ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Educ.
Sec. Assessment, Testing and Applied Measurement
Mathematics and Science Teachers Perspectives on Utilizing the Canvas LMS to Enhance Assessment for Learning
Provisionally accepted
Shirley Miedijensky*
Hagit Haran- Oranim Academic College, Kiryat Tiv'on, Israel
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In today's digital learning environments, Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas play a central role in organizing assessment data, facilitating feedback, and supporting effective teaching practices. This study explored how 18 science and mathematics teachers in a U.S. public school district perceive and use Canvas to support Assessment for Learning (AfL). Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and teacher-provided Canvas assessment materials. A qualitative approach employing thematic-based analysis was applied. Findings revealed that teachers used assessments as "snapshots" to monitor student understanding and applied blended formative– summative strategies. Auto-graded quizzes with immediate feedback helped identify learning gaps, guide instruction, and promote student reflection. Teachers viewed Canvas as a practical, reliable, and user-friendly instructional tool. The study provides valuable insights into how LMS platforms can enhance AfL practices and clearly underscores the importance of incorporating mathematics and science teachers' perspectives when shaping educational policies and professional development in digital assessment.
Keywords: assessment for learning, Canvas LMS, Digital learning environments, Informationand communication technologies, learning management systems
Received: 08 Dec 2025; Accepted: 12 Feb 2026.
Copyright: © 2026 Miedijensky and Haran. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: Shirley Miedijensky
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