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Extend Time Limits

Give students more time to complete a timed assignment as an educational accommodation or a one-time extension for a student.

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 Extending the time limit does not add onto the original time but sets a new time limit for the activity. The new time limit must be longer than the original time.

Time limits can be set for Aplia™, CNOW, and world language activities.

  1. In the toolbar, click Progress.
  2. In the Home tab, select an activity.
    Tip Find an activity faster by typing the name in the Find an assignment search bar.
  3. Click Extend Time Limit.
  4. Select individual students or click Select All Students.
  5. In New Time Limit, enter a new number.
  6. Click Apply.

Video

  • Students must be enrolled in your class.
  • A time limit 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. Under Time Limit on the right, select the accommodation to provide.
    • Unlimited time
    • Time and a half
    • Double time
    • Triple time
    • Custom time extension

    If you select Custom time extension, set how many more hours and minutes to provide the students.

    The new time limit is based on the original time limit.

  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.