Add a Test

From the Control Panel

  1. Click on the desired link in the Content Areas section.
  2. Click the Test icon.
  3. Select your test from the Select an existing test list.
  4. Click Submit.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Scroll down and click Submit.

Modify Options

  • Test Information - Change the color of the test link, add a short description of the test and/or have the test open in a new window.
  • Test Availability - Do you want to make the link visible? – This feature allows you to give your students access to a specific test. Visible means that your students can see and take the test. Typically documents are made invisible when you don’t want students to access them yet. This can be changed at any time.
  • Allow multiple attempts - This feature allows students to take an assessment multiple times. Only the most recent score is saved, not the highest one.
  • Set time limit - This feature allows you to limit the time your students have to take a test. The clock starts as soon as the student begins taking the test and displays in the lower left corner of the screen on the browser. Students get a five-minute or one-minute warning, depending on time limit. If the student goes over the limit they will still be allowed to complete the test, however, they will not receive a grade. The status of the test will be "Needs Grading." You will have to review the test and the time they exceeded, in order for you to change or accept the score.
  • Display after - This feature allows you to put an automatic timer on when the test is available to students. Make sure to check the dates for both this section and the Display until section, as this calendar function may not automatically display the current time and date.
  • Display until - This feature removes the functionality of the test link on a specified date. This feature does not alter the visibility of the link.
  • Set password - This feature requires that students enter a password, which is assigned by the instructor, before taking the assessment. This optional choice can increase security for on-line tests.
  • Test Feedback - This feature allows you to select how much feedback you want your students to receive after they take the test. Options include: just the score, the score plus the correct answers, or more detailed feedback.
  • Test Presentation – This feature allows you to decide whether to present your test in a continuous screen to scroll down, or one question at a time. You can also choose whether you want to randomize the questions or prohibit backtracking.