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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.

Before you begin

This task is different depending on the version of MindTap used in your class.

If these directions do not match what you see in your class, click MindTap version in the toolbar above and select your MindTap version.

Note

These changes apply only to individual students.

You cannot extend the time limit for a student after they begin the assignment.

  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.

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.

    If any students have already started work on the activity, you are warned.

  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. Extend the due date or make the assignment available early for the selected students.
    • To extend the due date, set the number of extra days or hours under Date Due on the right.
    • To make the assignment available early, set the number of extra days or hours under Date Available on the right.

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

  5. Optional: To remove an existing accommodation, select Remove Accommodation.
  6. Optional: 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.