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How do I edit assignment settings?

Learn how to change the recipients, timer, due date, and more on an assignment that has already been created.

Written by Sarah Ruiz-Baranov

If you need to adjust the recipients, timer, due date, or any other assignment options on an already created assignment, you can edit it any time from your Assignments list.

Selecting your Assignment

  1. At the top of the page, click the Home tab.

  2. On the left, select Assignments.

    1. To narrow it to one class, select the All Classes box first and pick your class.

  3. Find the assignment you want to change.

  4. On the far right of its row, click the icon (More options).

  5. Then click Edit Recipient Settings

Changing Recipients

Follow steps 1-4 above to open the Assignment Editor. With the assignment open, look at the panel on the left:

  1. To add a class, click Add Class and select the classes you want. They appear in the left panel.

  2. To add or remove one student, click the arrow next to their class, then check or uncheck their name.

  3. When you're done, click Save Changes

After any changes have been made, click Save Changes.

Adjusting Assignment Settings

Adjusting certain settings, such as the due date, can provide students with extra time if they do not complete an assignment during class.

Follow steps 1-4 above to open the assignment editor.

  • On the right panel, you can modify the default settings. Default settings will apply to all classes and students on the assignment, unless you add custom settings for the class or student.

  • If you want to customize the settings for a specific class, click Customize next to the class you want to change and adjust the settings on the right. Class settings that differ from the default settings will be highlighted in blue.

  • If you want to customize the settings for a specific student, click on the arrow next to their class, then click Customize next to the student you want to change and adjust the settings on the right. Student settings that differ from the default settings will be highlighted in blue.

Note: You can adjust the following settings:

  • Title

  • Start and Due Date

  • Late Submissions

  • Randomize Questions

  • Partial Credit

  • Translations

  • Time Limit

  • Correct Answers and Explanations

  • Message

Note: Students will get an email notification once you save changes to the assignment.

Viewing a teacher answer key

Having access to a teacher answer key allows you to quickly reference correct answers, work on questions whole-class, or guide student discussions.

Follow steps 1-4 above to open the assignment editor, then click Add Questions in the top toolbar.

You'll notice that the answer key is locked, meaning you cannot edit this assignment. This view will only allow you to view the questions, the correct answers, and explanations in your assignment.

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