Two-Step Assignments using Modules with Prerequisites and Requirements

It is possible to set up prerequisites and requirements for modules that students must complete prior to being able to access other modules. You can set up two-step assignments by adding each part of the quiz to a separate module and setting up the prerequisites and requirements as needed.

To set up a dependency between one Module and another, follow the steps below.

To set up a Prerequisite:

Assignments can be added to a module and if that module is a prerequisite to a subsequent module, then it must be completed in order for students to move to the next module.

  1. Go to Modules in the course menu.
  2. Select the button that has 3 vertical dots to the right of the module name.
  3. Select the Edit button.
  4. Select the + Prerequisite button.
  5. Enter the module(s) that must be completed prior to students gaining access to the module.
  6. Select the Save button.

More information about Prerequisites is provided at the link below:
https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/660896-how-do-i-add-prerequisites-to-a-module 

To set up a Requirement:

Assignments can also be made a requirement within a module (e.g., for graded assignments, please see options 5.2.4 and 5.2.5 below). 

  1. Go to Modules in the course menu.
  2. Select the button that has 3 vertical dots to the right of the module name.
  3. Select the Edit button.
  4. Select the + Requirement button.
  5. Enter the items that are required
    1. Complete all - Students must complete all of these requirements.
      1. Optional Tickbox - Students must move through requirements in sequential order
    2. Complete one - Students must complete one of these requirements. Then set the requirement for each listed module item that is required. Depending on the module item type, the following options may be displayed:
      1. View the item (students must view the item)
      2. Mark as done (requires student to mark the assignment or page as done before moving onto the next item - only supported if the item is located in one module) 
      3. Contribute to the page (requires students to contribute to a non-graded discussion or page (students must be given permission to edit pages).
      4. Submit the assignment (requires students to submit an assignment, post a reply to a graded discussion, or submit a quiz) (NOTE: Canvas does not allow the grader to submit a grade to fulfill this requirement. The submission must be made by the student).
      5. Score at least (requires students to meet a minimum submission score; an additional field will appear where you can enter the minimum score that students must earn; available for all graded items after a grade has been posted, then the student can progress to the next item).
  6. Select the + Requirement option to add additional requirements.
  7. Select the Save button.

If you make any changes to requirements, Canvas will ask if you want to re-lock the module and have students start over, or if you want students not to lose their progress (however, changes you have made may not be reflected).

More information about Requirements is provided below:
https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/660897-how-do-i-add-requirements-to-a-module