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Turn your notes into an extra credit question for Canvas

Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and get a multiple-choice, true/false, or short answer question with an explanation, ready to add as bonus points.

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Adding extra credit without changing your main grade

Adding a Canvas quiz extra credit question is a common way to reward students who go past the required material. The bonus only helps if it is clear, has one defensible answer, and tests something the class actually covered, so the question should come from your own readings and slides.

Use a single source section so the question matches what students studied.
Write one correct answer and plausible distractors for multiple choice.
Add a short explanation so students learn from a missed bonus.
Check the point value in Canvas before you publish the quiz.

Example extra credit quiz questions for Canvas

If a quiz is worth 100 points and a student scores 92, what is their percentage after a 5-point extra credit question is answered correctly?97% (97 out of 100). Extra credit points are added to earned points, so the total rises without changing the base points possible.

True or false: an extra credit question can push a student's total score above the points possible.True. Bonus points added to earned points can take the total past the base maximum, which is why a percentage can exceed 100%.

Why should an extra credit question draw on material the whole class has already covered?So students who kept up with the readings have a fair chance to earn the bonus. Questions on untaught material reward luck rather than study.

What makes a multiple-choice extra credit question fair?One clearly correct answer with plausible distractors and no trick wording. Ambiguous options turn a bonus into a grading dispute.

Should a bonus question come with an explanation shown to students?Yes, when possible. A short explanation lets students learn from a question they missed, which is the main educational benefit of a bonus item.

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Questions from your material

Questions come from your own PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages read with text recognition.

Explanations included

Each question comes with an explanation so students see why the answer is right, even when they miss the bonus.

Export for your LMS

Pro exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML, while PDF and DOCX export are included on Plus.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the lecture slides, reading, or notes the extra credit should cover.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple choice, true/false, or short answer and set how many questions you need.

Review and export

Check the wording and answer key, then export the file your course needs.

Extra credit points are added on top of the points a student earns from required items. If a quiz is worth 100 points and a 5-point bonus question is answered correctly by a student who scored 92, the total becomes 97 out of 100. Check the points possible and assignment group settings in Canvas before you publish so the bonus behaves the way you expect.

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Frequently asked questions

How many points should an extra credit question be worth?

Many instructors keep it small, such as 2 to 5 points on a 100-point quiz, so it rewards effort without overshadowing required work. The right value depends on your grading policy.

Should extra credit questions cover new material?

Usually they should come from material already taught, so students who kept up can answer them. Drawing on a reading or slide set the class covered keeps the bonus fair.

Can I export an extra credit question to Canvas?

Pro exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML, which you can import into systems that accept those formats. PDF and DOCX export are included on Plus, and the Free plan works in the browser only.

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Yes, the Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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