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Extend Due Dates and Time Limits for Manually Graded Activities

You can extend due dates and time limits for manually graded activities.

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Courses using Standard MindTap have an eBook icon in the toolbar.

  1. In the toolbar, click Progress.

  2. To display only activities that require manual grading, click Needs Manual Grading.

    Needs Manual Grading

  3. Locate your activity and click Grade Now.

    Manually graded activities display Manually Graded.

  4. Click a student's name from the list on the left.

  5. Extend the due date.

    1. Click Calendar.

    2. Select a due date and set a due time.

    3. Click Done.

    The new due date and time displays as Due Extended.

  6. Extend the time limit.

    1. Click Time Limit

    2. Enter a number of minutes or select Unlimited.

    3. Click anywhere on the page.

    The new time limit displays as Time Extended.

Set Accommodations for One Activity

You can extend the due date or let students start the assignment early.

  • Students must be enrolled in your class.
  • An available date or due date must be set for the activity.

  1. Next to an activity, click Activity context menu › Manage activity settings.

    This is sometimes labeled Manage activity title and settings.

  2. Click Student Accommodations.

    Your enrolled students are listed on the left along with any current accommodations or extensions.

    Accommodations available for the assignment are listed on the right, and can include:

    • Date Available (if an available date is set)
    • Date Due (if a due date is set)
    • Time Limit (if the assignment is timed)

  3. Select the students whose accommodations you want to change.

  4. Change the due date, available date, or time limit for selected students.

    • To extend the due date, set the number of extra days or hours under Date Due.
    • To make the assignment available early, set the number of extra days or hours under Date Available.
    • If the assignment is timed, grant additional time under Time Limit.

    The extra days or hours are relative to the original assignment dates.

  5. To remove an existing accommodation, select Remove Accommodation.

  6. To apply your changes and set accommodations for other students:

    1. Click Set and Add More Accommodations.

    2. Repeat the previous steps to select new students and accommodations.

  7. When you are finished, click Save All.