You can use Quercus to run quizzes (tests) and surveys in your course. These tools provide a simple and easy way to poll students, check their knowledge and skills, and provide feedback on their learning.
Note: Until further notice we are recommending using Classic Quizzes and NOT using the New Quizzes feature in Quercus, as there are some issues with it.
If you have questions about online quizzes that will meet student learning outcomes and objectives, please contact the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre at eddev.utm@utoronto.ca.
Choose "Quiz" if you need the names of the individual students to be associated with their particular responses.
With a "Survey" you have the option of making it graded (shows up in the Gradebook) or ungraded (does not show up in the Gradebook).
Note: In order to make a graded or ungraded survey anonymous, you will need to check the box next to "Keep Submissions Anonymous". As an instructor, you can moderate a quiz (e.g., unlock a quiz, provide extensions, etc.). You can also access Quiz Statistics, Quiz Analysis Reports, Gradebook data and Quiz Logs.
- Some examples of how Quizzes are being used by UTM instructors:
- Pre-tutorial quizzes, Syllabus review tests, Academic Integrity tests
- Video responses using file upload (1 - 2 minute video)
- Self-check, Background knowledge check, Readings review
- Some examples of how Surveys are being used by UTM instructors:
- Syllabus change survey (using Ungraded Survey)
- Mid-term check-in with students, End-of-term survey
- SoTL research
- Note: It is possible to turn off anonymity for surveys if needed.
- Please note that Quercus Quizzes are not integrated with Ouriginal.
- An initial Academic Integrity question can be a multiple choice or true/false question so it does not need to be manually graded by instructor / TA with a value of zero.
- Wording for the initial question could be - “In submitting this quiz, I confirm that my conduct during this quiz adheres to the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters. I confirm that I did NOT act in such a way that would constitute cheating, misrepresentation, or unfairness, including but not limited to, using unauthorized aids and assistance, impersonating another person, and committing plagiarism.”