Canvas New Quizzes represents an enhanced assessment platform that has been integrated into the Canvas Learning Management System to replace the traditional quiz functionality. This advanced tool provides faculty and students with a more robust and flexible approach to creating, taking, and managing online assessments.
Eventually, New Quizzes will replace Classic Quizzes, and there will be more communication on that transition once the timeline is fully established.
What Makes New Quizzes Different?
The New Quizzes platform offers a modernized assessment experience that appears seamlessly within your Canvas course environment. Unlike the classic quiz tool, New Quizzes assessments are displayed and managed through the Assignments area, providing better integration with your course workflow and grading processes
What Are Key Features and Capabilities of New Quizzes?
Instructors can develop comprehensive assessments using an expanded selection of question formats and interactive elements. The platform supports diverse question types that accommodate various learning styles and assessment objectives, allowing instructors to measure student understanding across multiple competency areas.

The platform provides extensive customization capabilities through comprehensive quiz settings. Instructors can tailor assessment parameters to meet specific course requirements and align individual questions or entire quizzes with established learning outcomes.

New Quizzes includes sophisticated moderation features that enable instructors to oversee student assessment attempts and conduct detailed reviews of submitted responses. This functionality supports both real-time monitoring and post-submission analysis.

The platform generates detailed performance reports that provide insights into both individual student achievement and overall class performance. These analytics include outcome mastery tracking, helping instructors evaluate how well students are meeting established learning objectives.

New Quizzes utilizes the Rich Content Editor, enabling instructors to incorporate multimedia elements, formatted text, and interactive content directly into quiz questions for enhanced engagement and clarity.
Streamlined Access
- Students access New Quizzes assessments directly through their Canvas course interface, maintaining consistency with their familiar learning environment. The platform provides a user-friendly experience that minimizes technical barriers to assessment completion.
Detailed Performance Feedback
- Upon completion, students receive comprehensive results that include both overall quiz scores and individual question performance. The feedback system may also include instructor comments and explanations, supporting continued learning and improvement.
Intuitive Interface
- The student experience is designed for clarity and ease of navigation, helping students focus on demonstrating their knowledge rather than managing technical complexities.

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