The Test Canvas page is the center of the Test creation process. Instructors can modify the Test name and instructions, add and modify questions on the Test, and view Tests. With the exception of minor text changes, such as correcting a typo, Assessments should not be modified if Students have already begun taking the Assessment.
Note: Surveys are created on the Survey Canvas in the same way that Tests are created on the Test Canvas. Survey questions do not include point values or correct and incorrect answers.
Follow the steps below to open the Test Canvas page.
Step 1 Select Test Manager in the Assessment area of the Course Control Panel.
Step 2 Click Modify next to an existing Test.
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Step 1 Select Test Manager in the Assessment area of the Course Control Panel.
Step 2 Click Add Test.
Step 3 Complete the Add Test page and select Submit.
The functions available on the Test Canvas page are described in the table below.
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add a question |
the drop-down menu in the Add Question: field, select a type of question to add and click Go. The Add Question page for that question type will appear. |
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add a question in between existing questions |
the drop-down menu in the Add Question: field, select a type of question to add and click Add Question Here in the location where the question should appear. The Add Question page for that question type will appear. |
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change the settings for this Test |
Creation Settings. The Test Creation Settings page will appear. Creation Settings enable the Instructor to adjust the default point value, options for question feedback and the inclusion of images. |
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change the name, description, or instructions for the Test |
Modify to the right of the Name, Description, and Instructions. The Test Info page will appear. |
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change the order of the questions |
the drop-down list to the left of the question header. Select a new order for the questions using the numbers in the drop-down list. |
modify a question |
Modify to the right of the question header. The Add/Modify Question page will appear. |
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remove a question |
Remove to the right of the question header. A confirmation box will appear. Removing a question is irreversible. |