Assignment Overview Settings

When you create an assignment in Canvas using the external tool, the “Sections” option should list all of the cross-listed sections from the Canvas course from which you created the assignment. Every assignment you create will automatically be assigned to all sections by default.

Note: Suppose you only chose to assign to one specific section when creating the Canvas “shell.” On the DeltaMath end, all sections will still be listed here. However, students in the other sections will not be able to access the assignment, as it was not assigned to them on the Canvas end.

If you would like to add or remove a Canvas course, please click here to learn how to link or unlink course.

Note: If you see the option to “Select Classes,” it indicates that you did not successfully use the external tool in Canvas to create this assignment.

When you create an assignment within Canvas using the external tool, the default is to assign it to “everyone."

To assign it to specific students, select the appropriate students from the list.

Once you have selected the individual students, click “Save.”

Note: On the DeltaMath end, all sections will still be listed here. However, only the students selected will be able to access the assignment on the Canvas end.

Note: For your students to see and access an assignment, it must be published within Canvas and posted within DeltaMath.

If you select “No Limit," the assignment will not be timed and students will have access to the assignment until it is hidden.

If you select “Limited,” additional options will appear. You can set the timer (in hours and minutes) for the amount of time students have once they open the assignment. The timer will continue running regardless of whether students log out or become inactive. For example, if a student opens a timed assignment and then either logs out or closes their computer, the timer will keep running in the background until time is up.

After a student clicks “Open Assignment,” they will see the assignment details and have the option to “Start Assignment Now.” Once they start the assignment, they cannot pause the timer.

While working on their timed assignment, students will receive updated timing notifications.

Once time has run out, a student can no longer access the assignment unless the teacher gives them additional time.

You can allocate additional time per student to meet individual accommodations or needs. To customize how much time a student initially has to complete an assignment, click “Manage extra time."

Next, select the drop-down menu next to the student's name. DeltaMath will remember your preferences for this assignment and all future timed assignments (until you change the setting). Once you are done, click “Back to Assignment and Save Changes.” Example: In the example in this screenshot, the original assignment has a time limit of 1 hour.

Chris was given an extra time factor of “Times 1.5.” When Chris opens his assignment, he will see that he has 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the assignment.

Edgar was given an extra time factor of “Times 2.” When Edgar opens his assignment, he will see that he has 2 hours to complete the assignment.

Note: Changing the “manage extra time” setting will customize how much time a student is initially given to complete an assignment or test. If you need to give additional time after the student starts the assignment or test, you can give them additional time.

When setting a time limit, the option to "Restrict Other Assignments" will appear.

If you select “Yes” for “Restrict Other Assignments," then students will not be able to access any other DeltaMath assignments until they have finished the timed assignment. If they try to go to their homepage, they will receive a notice that they are Restricted.

If the student finishes early (and the settings are configured to restrict other assignment), they will have the option to click “End Assignment Early."

Note: The restrict other assignments feature is not a lockdown browser, but it will prevent students from going to other DeltaMath assignments where they may have access to examples or videos.

You can enable your students to upload images or PDFs to their assignments.

Select “On” from the Student Work Upload drop-down menu.

Students will see the option to click to upload work for their assignment.

Students have the option to scan a QR code to upload images from their phone or to upload directly from their device.

After uploading their work, students can review it and choose to “Upload More Work” if necessary.

Note: You can view uploaded student work when viewing Assignment Data. Refer to this article for more information.

Each skill in DeltaMath has an embedded instructional video.

You can set whether students can view the video while working on their assignment by selecting “Visible” or “Hidden.”

Note: Hiding an assignment on DeltaMath means a student will not be able to launch into the assignment from within Canvas. For the assignment to also be hidden in Canvas, be sure that it is not published.

There are three different options for how you would like your grades to be passed back to your Canvas gradebook.

At Due Date - Grades will be sent to your Canvas gradebook when the assignment is due and will continuously auto-update moving forward.

After 15 Minutes - Grades will be passed back to your Canvas gradebook after 15 minutes of inactivity from the student. Grades will auto-update in your gradebook as students continue to work, even after the due date.

Manual Passback - Grades will not automatically pass back to your Canvas gradebook. They will only update when you use the icon on the assignment data view.

Note: If the student never opens the assignment, their grade will be blank in your Canvas gradebook. They must open the assignment at least once for a grade to pass back.

Assignment Overview Settings

Table of Contents

Overview Settings

Select Classes

Assign to Sections

Assign to Individuals

Post Assignment

Folder PLUS | INTEGRAL

Time Limit PLUS | INTEGRAL

Basic Time Limit Settings

Manage Extra Time

Restrict Other Assignments

Solutions Shown PLUS | INTEGRAL

Student Work Upload INTEGRAL

DeltaMath Videos PLUS | INTEGRAL

Hide Assignment After Due PLUS | INTEGRAL

Grade Passback Time INTEGRAL

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