Assignments, Quizzes, and Exams
Completing Course Discussions
Canvas Discussion Board Overview Participating in Discussion Boards is an essential part of your course. It allows you to engage with your classmates and reflect on the course content. Below, you’ll find instructions and answers to common questions ...
How to Complete Your Syllabus Quiz and Unlock Course Content
If you cannot progress to the next assignment or module in your course, it may be because the Syllabus Quiz has not yet been completed. Many students attempt to bypass this step and go directly to the next assignment in Module 1, which will appear ...
Understanding and Completing Check Your Knowledge (CYK) Assessments
Why Are CYK Assessments Important? To proceed in your course, you must receive full participation credit on all required CYK quizzes. Your course's CYK quizzes are essential because they: Reinforce Learning: Help solidify your knowledge of the ...
Will I be penalized for missing assignment due dates?
Course End Dates and Assignment Due Dates: Understanding Your Timeline Description | Answer: Will I be penalized for missing assignment due dates? No, you will not be penalized for missing assignment due dates. Due dates are provided as a guide to ...
What are "Check Your Knowledge" (CYK) Assessments?
Understanding and Completing "Check Your Knowledge" (CYK) Assessments Why Are CYK Assessments Important? To proceed in your course, you must receive full credit on CYK assessments. This ensures that you have the necessary understanding to proceed. ...
Can I Put My Name on My Mastery Assignments?
Answer: Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to put your name on your mastery assignments. Please keep in mind, your work is automatically tied to your account, but feel free to include your name for easy identification and tracking. Unlike previous ...
How do I Request a Secondary Review for Writing Assignments?
If you believe there may have been an error in the feedback provided for one of your writing assignments, you are always welcome to request a second review from your instructor. Here's how: Find Instructor Contact Information: Locate your ...
Open Course Exam Overview
As part of our commitment to providing a seamless testing experience, we've made some important updates to our course exam guidelines and proctoring instructions. Here are some key guidelines to keep in mind: Course Exam Guidelines Overview: ...
Exam Study Tips
Study Guide As you progress through your course, don't forget to use the study guide located in the "Document" section of your Course Home Page. It's a valuable resource that identifies key concepts to focus on while preparing for your exams. ...
What is a personal narrative?
A personal narrative is a story you’ve experienced. As the author, you will convey a thought-provoking, heartfelt story about a moment in your life. These moments can be big, life-changing moments with lasting impacts or repercussions or they can be ...
Are quizzes open-note or open-book?
Yes, module quizzes and mastery assignment quizzes are open-book and you may use any notes you have taken. However, you can not exit a quiz once you have started. If you back out of the quiz, all progress will be lost. In order to use your course as ...
Can I redo a mastery assignment?
Mastery assignment quizzes can only be taken one time. In addition, we typically do not allow students to redo manually graded mastery assignments. In special circumstances, you may contact your instructor to make a request.
When can I expect to receive feedback on my mastery assignment?
Typically, students can expect to receive feedback within 3 - 5 business days of submitting your mastery assignment Keep in mind, all writing assignments and typed essays must be manually review by your instructor or assigned TA's for feedback that ...
Can you use notes on the module and mastery assignment quizzes?
Yes, module and mastery assignment quizzes open-book and open-note. However, do not leave the quiz to go back and view your course once you have started. Instead, open up a second browser window to view the lesson material alongside the quiz.
Are the midterm and final exams timed?
Both the midterm and the final exam are timed exams. Students will have a 2-hour time limit to complete this course exam. The time limit will provide enough time to use the course information as a resource when taking the exam, however, it is still ...
Do I have to take the polls that are located in each lesson?
These one-question polls are designed to allow you to stop and reflect on your learning and to make connections to the material you are reading. Your answers are not shared publicly and will not count toward your grade; however, we highly encourage ...
Are quizzes timed?
Although module quizzes are not timed, if you are idle for 3 minutes while taking the quiz, a warning will appear stating that the quiz will restart if no activity is made (i.e. moving the mouse, etc.).
Do I need to turn in all course exercises?
Some of your courses may ask you to engage with the material by completing exercises outside of your graded requirements. These exercises are present in order to assist in your understanding of the material. Anything not listed in the grade summary ...
Where can I view the mastery assignment feedback?
To view your instructor’s feedback, you will need to visit the same place where you submitted your document. Once you are there, click “View Result” to view your feedback. Please note, that if you have any questions or concerns about the feedback you ...
How many times can the Check your Knowledge quizzes be taken?
The Check Your Knowledge quizzes do not have a limit on how many times they can be taken. They are there as a practice tool for students to prepare for their midterm or final examinations.
What can I expect in a module quiz?
About the Quiz: This quiz consists of 25 multiple choice questions derived from the lessons included in the corresponding module. Module quizzes are open-book and open-note. However, do not leave the quiz to go back and view your course. Instead, ...