Let students build on their last Canvas quiz attempt

How build on last attempt works in Canvas

Canvas quiz build on last attempt is a setting for quizzes that allow retakes. When it is on, a student's next attempt begins with the answers from their previous attempt instead of a blank form, so they can revise rather than start over. Multiple attempts must be enabled for it to apply, and the scoring rule decides which attempt counts toward the grade.

• Enable multiple attempts before looking for the build on last attempt option.
• Check the scoring rule, such as keeping the highest or latest score, to confirm which attempt counts.
• Write retake questions that test the same objective in different wording.
• Add an explanation to each question that corrects the most common mistake.