Course Module - Quiz

When a Quiz module is linked to a course, it becomes a course module with course-specific settings. Students enrolled in the course can take the quiz and create quiz attempts (submissions), which are automatically graded or manually reviewed by instructors.

Course-Specific Settings

When a quiz module is added to a course, you can configure course-specific settings that apply only to that course:

Timing Settings

• Open date: When students can start taking the quiz
• Close date: When the quiz is no longer available
• Time limit: Course-specific time limits (for regular quizzes)
• Nested quiz timers: Independent timers for each section (for container quizzes)

Attempt Settings

• Attempt limits: Course-specific attempt restrictions
• Attempt scoring: How to handle multiple attempts (highest, latest, or average)
• Access control: Sequential or free-order access for container quizzes

Module Name Override

• Custom name: Override the default module name for this course
• Useful when the same quiz serves different purposes in different courses

Student Quiz Attempts

Students enrolled in the course can create quiz attempts (submissions). Each attempt is tied to:

• The course module (the quiz as it appears in this course)
• The student who created the attempt
• The attempt date and time
• The answers provided by the student

Taking a Quiz

Students can take the quiz by:

1. Navigating to the quiz module in the course
2. Clicking “Start Quiz” or “Take Quiz”
3. Answering questions according to the quiz configuration
4. Submitting their answers

Quiz Types

Quizzes can be configured as:

• Regular Quiz: Single continuous quiz with pages of questions
• Container Quiz: Multi-section exam with independent sections

Question Types

Students may encounter various question types:

• Multiple choice: Select one correct answer
• Short answer: Type a brief response
• Long answer: Write a longer response
• Fill in the blank: Complete sentences with missing words
• Choice (checkbox): Select multiple correct answers
• Ranking: Arrange items in order
• Matrix: Select options in a table format
• Whiteboard: Draw responses using a canvas

Auto-Grading

Many question types are automatically graded:

• Objective questions: Multiple choice, short answer (with matching), etc.
• Immediate feedback: Students can see results for auto-graded questions
• Partial credit: Some scoring configurations allow partial credit

Viewing and Managing Quiz Attempts

Instructors can view and manage all quiz attempts for the course module:

Attempt List

• All attempts: View all student quiz attempts
• Filter by student: Filter attempts by specific students
• Filter by status: Filter by in progress, submitted, or graded
• Sort options: Sort by student name, attempt date, or score
• Search: Find specific attempts

Individual Attempt View

When viewing a quiz attempt, instructors can:

• View answers: See all student responses
• Review auto-grading: Check automatic scoring results
• Manual grading: Grade questions that require manual evaluation
• Adjust scores: Modify auto-graded scores if needed
• Provide feedback: Add comments on specific questions or overall
• View attempt history: See all previous attempts from the student

Scoring Configurations

Quiz attempts are scored based on the quiz’s scoring configuration:

• Simple: All-or-nothing points
• Weighted: Partial credit with weight multipliers
• Rubric: Manual grading using rubrics
• Manual: Instructor assigns points manually
• Partial Match: Text matching with configurable threshold
• Ranking: Points based on correct order
• Matrix: Points per row in matrix questions

Attempt Status

Quiz attempts can have different statuses:

• In Progress: Student is currently taking the quiz
• Submitted: Student has submitted their answers
• Auto-Graded: Automatically scored questions have been evaluated
• Graded: All questions have been graded (including manual grading)
• Returned: Results have been returned to the student

Best Practices

When working with quiz course modules:

• Set appropriate time limits: Allow students enough time to complete all questions
• Test the quiz: Take the quiz yourself before publishing to students
• Review auto-grading: Verify that auto-grading configurations are correct
• Provide feedback: Add feedback for questions, especially for incorrect answers
• Monitor attempts: Check for students who haven’t completed the quiz
• Use container quizzes: For complex exams with multiple sections
• Configure access control: Use sequential order for exams that must be taken in order

Learn more about adding modules to courses and quiz modules.