How Can I Set Up Test/Quiz Accommodations?

Summary

Provide equitable access by setting up test accommodations in Canvas with extra time and flexible availability options. This article will guide you through how to add student accommodations to Classic and New Quizzes in Canvas.

Environment

Canvas

Content

Setting up test accommodations in Canvas ensures equitable access for students with approved needs. Instructors can easily provide extra time, adjust availability windows, or create separate assignments using Canvas quiz settings and the “Moderate Quiz” feature, supporting compliance and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Classic Quizzes: Applying Accommodations

Step 1: Open the Quiz

  • Go to Quizzes in your course and select the quiz.

Step 2: Click “Moderate This Quiz”

  • From the quiz page, click Moderate This Quiz in the right-hand menu.

Step 3: Locate the Student

  • Find the student who needs accommodations.

Step 4: Add Extra Time

  • Click the pencil icon next to the student’s name.
  • Enter additional minutes in Extra Time on Every Attempt.

Step 5: Allow Additional Attempts (If Needed)

  • Adjust the number of attempts in the same panel.

Step 6: Save Changes

  • Confirm and save your settings.

New Quizzes: Applying Accommodations

Step 1: Open the Quiz

  • Navigate to Quizzes and select the New Quiz.

Step 2: Access “Moderate”

  • Click the Moderate tab at the top of the quiz.

Step 3: Locate the Student

  • Find the student requiring accommodations.

Step 4: Set Extra Time

  • Click Moderate next to the student’s name.
  • Add extra time in the Time Adjustment field.

Step 5: Adjust Attempts or Availability

  • Modify attempts or availability if needed.

Step 6: Save and Confirm

  • Save changes and verify settings.

Best Practices for Test Accommodations

  • Confirm Accommodations Early: Review accommodation requests before the quiz opens to avoid last-minute changes.
  • Communicate with Students: Let students know their accommodations are in place and encourage them to check access before the test.
  • Document Changes: Keep a record of adjustments for compliance and reference.
  • Test Settings in Student View: Use Canvas’s Student View or a test student account to verify accommodations work as intended.
  • Coordinate with Disability Services: Ensure accommodations align with official documentation and institutional policies.

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Need Additional Help? 

On behalf of OIT’s Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) team, we hope this tutorial is useful. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions related to this procedure, please contact our colleagues in OIT’s Support Center to have a help ticket created and assigned to the IDT team. You may contact the Support Center via email (supportcenter@uhcl.edu) or by telephone (281.283.2828). Once we receive your inquiry, a member of the IDT team will contact you as quickly as resources permit.

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