Last edited September, 2025
Purpose: This article explains how professors can add another attempt on a quiz or exam in Canvas. You may want to add an extra attempt if the student is given a make-up quiz or if they experienced technical difficulties. LMS Support is able to add additional attempts, however they will not do so without the express direction of the professor.
Note: Canvas has two quiz engines, Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes. This document provides guidance for New Quizzes. For documentation with screenshots for Classic Quizzes, please open this link: https://tmufacstaff.helpdocsite.com/quizzes/how-do-i-add-another-quiz-attempt.
1. Navigate to the Quiz
2. On the top right side of the page, click Moderate:
3. Locate the correct student and select the pencil icon next to their name:
4. Add an additional attempt using the arrows:
5. Click Apply:
6. If the due date for the quiz has already passed, please update the availability for the student under the quiz settings:
If you have any other questions regarding editing quizzes, please see our helpdoc: How do I edit quiz settings within Canvas?
Please reach out to lmssupport@masters.edu if you need any assistance.
