Assign and Administer the Online Placement Test (OPT)

The Online Placement Test determines a student's current English proficiency level, so they can be placed in the most suitable class to help them progress. It should not be used to evaluate what students have learned.

1. Click Assignments in Spark.

2. Click Add course to select resources.

   1. Select OPT from the dropdown menu.

   

3. Turn on OPT .

4. Click Next in the bottom-right of the page.

5. Enter the assignment’s basic information.

   Name

   Assignment title

   Start Date and Time

   When students can first access the assignment

   End Date and Times

   When the assignment is due

   No dates

   Optional: Students can access the assignment at anytime throughout the course.

   Notes

   Optional: Additional instructions for your students

6. Click Next in the bottom-right of the page.

7. Select the students who should complete the Online Placement Test. You can select:

   • All students who are currently enrolled in the course
   • Assign to all students, including students that join the course later
   • Individual students

8. Click Assign to save your new assignment.