Quiz Timing Accommodations

There are two ways to grant a student more time for a quiz. Using Special Access within a particular quiz and using the Accommodations feature in the Classlist.

In this article:

Using Special Access for a Single Quiz

  1. Navigate to the Quiz:

    • Go to your course and click on the Quizzes tool.
    • Find the quiz you want to modify and click the down arrow next to it.
    • Select Edit.

  2. Manage Special Access:

    • In the quiz editing screen, go to the Availability Dates & Conditions section.
    • Click on Manage Special Access.
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  3. Allow Special Access:

    • Select Allow selected users special access to this quiz.
    • Click on Add Users to Special Access.

  4. Set Extra Time:

    • Under the Timing section, select Override time limit.
    • Enter the new time limit for the student.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

  5. Select the Student:

    • Under the Users section, search for the student and check their name.
    • Click Save and then Close.

 

Using Accommodations for All Quizzes in a Course

  1. Navigate to Classlist:

    • Go to your course and click on the Communication menu.
    • Select Classlist.

  2. Set Accommodations:

    • Find the student who needs extra time and click the down arrow next to their name.
    • Select Accommodations.

  3. Adjust Timing:

    • In the Accommodations settings, you can either:
      • Use the Multiplier option to extend the time limit by a factor (e.g., 1.5x for time and a half).
      • Use the Extra Time option to add a specific number of minutes to each quiz.

  4. Save Changes:

    • Click Save to apply the accommodations.

For any questions about giving students additional time, please contact CATS by creating a Helpdesk ticket, emailing cats@commonwealthu.edu, or calling us at 570-389-2065. 

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