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How extra time works on Canvas quizzes

Canvas quiz time accommodations usually begin with an approved plan from a disability services or accessibility office. That plan names the accommodation, such as time and a half or double time, and the instructor applies it to the student's quiz.

Confirm the exact multiplier in the student's accommodation letter before changing settings.
Apply extra time to the individual student rather than changing the whole class limit.
Keep question content and difficulty the same when the accommodation is applied.
Use generated practice quizzes at the accommodated pace to rehearse timing.

Example extra-time accommodation questions for Canvas quizzes

What are the two most common extra-time multipliers in accommodation plans?Time and a half (1.5x) and double time (2x). The exact amount comes from the student's approved plan.

Who decides whether a student qualifies for extra quiz time in US schools?A disability services or 504 office reviews documentation and approves accommodations, not the instructor alone.

In Canvas, where do you add extra time for one student on a quiz?Use the quiz's moderation settings and add extra time for that student only. The class time limit stays the same.

Why set extra time per student instead of changing the class time limit?A class-wide change affects everyone and can distort results, while a per-student setting applies the accommodation only where it is approved.

Does extra time change what a quiz measures?It can if time is the skill being tested. Accommodations remove timing barriers, so the content and difficulty of the questions should stay the same.

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In Canvas, extra time is normally set for individual students in the quiz's moderation settings, so the class-wide time limit stays the same. Students who receive the accommodation still answer the same questions as everyone else.

Practice matters for timed quizzes. DeckOwl can turn your lecture notes into practice questions with explanations, which helps students rehearse the content at a realistic pace before the graded quiz.

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Frequently asked questions

How much extra time do accommodations usually give on a quiz?

Many approved plans specify time and a half or double time. The exact multiplier should come from the student's accommodation letter, not from a general rule.

Can an instructor give one student more time without changing the whole class?

Yes. Canvas lets instructors add extra time for individual students through the quiz moderation settings, and the class time limit stays unchanged.

Does DeckOwl change Canvas quiz settings?

No. DeckOwl generates practice quizzes from your own material and offers QTI 2.1 export on the Pro plan, but accommodation settings are still managed in Canvas.

Is there a free way to try DeckOwl?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports are available on paid plans.

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