Tests can be used to measure a Student’s understanding of the course. This overview describes how to create a Test. The sections that follow provide details about each Web page. Students take the Test online and the Test is automatically graded (with the exception of essay questions). Tests may consist of the following types of questions:
· multiple choice
· true/false
· matching
· ordering
· multiple answers
· essay or short answer. Essay and short answer questions are not graded online.
Note: Surveys are created through the Survey Manager in the same way that Tests are created through the Test Manager. Surveys questions do not include point values or correct and incorrect answer.
To open the Test Manager, click Test Manager in the Assessments area on the Instructor Control
Follow the steps below to create a Test. To modify a Test, click Modify next to the Test that needs to be modified.
Step 1 Select Add Test on the Test Manager page.
Step 2 Enter a name, description, instructions and click Submit.
Step 3 Select a question type on the Test Canvas and click Go.
Step 4 Create one of the following questions:
· Matching
· Ordering
· Essay
Step 5 Enter the Point Value for the question.
Step 6 Attach a file or URL.
Step 7 Enter answers to choose from and select the correct answer.
Step 8 Enter a correct response that the Student will see if the answer is correct.
Step 9 Enter an incorrect response that the Student will see if the answer is incorrect and click Submit.
Step 10 Repeat Steps 4-9 until finished adding questions.
Follow the steps below to make a Test available.
Step 1 Open the content area in which the Test will appear and select Add Test.
Step 2 Select the Test to add to this content area and click Submit.
Step 3 Select the Properties, Availability, Feedback, and Presentation options for the Test.