New Quizzes


New Quizzes will eventually replace Classic Quizzes as the default quiz engine. New Quizzes was enabled for all Penn users on October 1, 2021. Instructors and TAs now have the option to select either Classic Quizzes or New Quizzes for their assessments.

For assistance with New Quizzes, email canvas@pobox.upenn.edu.

New Quizzes Transition (Updated)

The following timeline was developed in consultation with Local Support Providers to minimize disruptions to teaching and learning. This timeline is subject to change as new information and features become available. For more information about the transition to New Quizzes, review Instructure’s New Quizzes Hub.

  • Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
    • Consider using New Quizzes in your Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 course(s).
      • We recommend reviewing Instructure’s feature comparison document to ensure that New Quizzes meets your assessment needs since there are still some feature gaps compared to Classic Quizzes. 
  • Ahead of Summer 2024

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Last Updated: 25 Jul 2023