[New Quizzes] Drop lowest scoring quiz question(s) for student submission

[tlc_OU]

Problem statement:

Some instructors use non-standard methods for calculating their quizzes. The overall points total for quizzes are tied to the individual quiz question values, which limits how quizzes can be administered and assessed across different departments/use cases. Some instructors have inquired about being able to set a threshold, "out of" score for quizzes that is not restricted by the number of questions on a quiz.

Use case:

In some medical school courses, students are given a 30-question practical quiz, with each quiz question worth one point. In the grade book, the instructors would like for the quiz to be worth 25 points total. In this instance, the end goal would be for the quiz to drop 5 of a student's lowest scoring questions without it affecting their grade.

Proposed solution:

Implement a setting in Quizzes that would allow instructors to drop a # of the lowest scoring quiz questions for student submissions (similar to how instructors can drop a # of lowest quiz scores) and/or set a threshold score for a quiz that is not restricted by the individual quiz question values. This would allow for more granularity in how quizzes are assessed in classes.

User role(s):

admin, instructor, ta

Similar question posed: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Question-Forum/Is-is-possible-to-drop-the-lowest-scoring-q...p/514347

[KristinL]

Hi @tlc_OU -

With New Quizzes:
The points possible set on the assignment details page is the total points possible for the quiz. Points set per question determine points earned for correct answers. Points earned for correct answers are totaled and divided by the sum of the total question points for the quiz. 

To propose adding the ability to drop the questions with the lowest score, please edit this thread to only include that aspect of your request. This helps Community members follow threads, and it helps the Product Team better evaluate the suggestion. Thanks! What are the guidelines for submitting a new idea? 

[KristinL]

Hi @tlc_OU -

If you are unable to provide an update regarding this idea by August 8, we will need to archive it to help the Community Team focus on current Ideas. If you need more time, that's okay too! Providing an update before that time would be helpful and appreciated.