Courses using Standard MindTap have an eBook icon in the toolbar.
in the toolbar.You can edit an activity if no students have started it.
At the top of the activities list, turn on Edit
.Click
Edit next to the activity.In the Assign to Course window, set activity details.
- Activity Title
Label for the activity in the learning path.
- Description
Information or instructions displayed when the activity is opened.
- Require Password
Password protection for scoreable activities to prevent students from accessing them ahead of time.
- Available Date
When students can start work on the activity.
- Due Date
When students must end work on the activity.
- Associated Topic
Textbook topic related to the activity.
- Order Within Topic
Position in the learning path under the specified topic.
If shown, click Edit Activity Options to edit scoring or other activity settings.
Click Save.
Edit an activity
Next to an activity, click
› 
Manage activity settings.This is sometimes labeled Manage activity title and settings.
Click
Assignment Details to edit your activity title, description, dates, password, and time limit.- Activity Title
Label for the activity in the learning path.
- Description
Information or instructions displayed when the activity is opened.
- Date Available
When students can start work on the activity.
- Date Due
When students must end work on the activity.
- Total Points Possible
How many points the activity is worth in the gradebook.
- Password
Optional: Require password protection for the activity.
- Timer
Optional: Set a time limit for students to complete the activity.
Click
Settings to edit the scoring options for your assignment.Select an activity type in the Activity Settings Template dropdown to apply a set of scoring and feedback settings.
Edit settings in the selected template as needed.
- Activity Attempts
How many times students can submit the activity.
- Grading Policy
When calculating student grades, use the student's best attempt (recommended), last attempt, or an average of all attempts.
- Shuffle Question Order
Turn on to show questions in a different order for each student.
- Credit Type
Set the activity to
- Count towards Grade
- Practice (Doesn't Count towards Grade)
- Credit/No Credit: Students get 0 or 100%, depending if they meet the score you set
Click Advanced Settings for more feedback and scoring options.
Feedback Settings
- Allow Students to Check Answers
Recommended for homework and practice activities.
- Show Feedback
When to show students any available hints or guidance for how to answer the question.
- Show eBook Link
When to give students a link to relevant course materials.
- Show Correctness Marks (✓ / ✗)
When to show students whether their answers are correct or not.
- Show Correct Answer
When to show students the answer key for the activity.
Scoring Settings
- Show Points Possible
When to show students the available points for the activity.
- Allow Students to Review
When students can review their previous activity attempts.
To create a new settings template from your changed settings, click Save as New Template.
Your enrolled students are listed on the left along with any current accommodations or extensions.
Accommodations available for the assignment are listed on the right, and can include:
- Date Available (if an available date is set)
- Date Due (if a due date is set)
- Time Limit (if the assignment is timed)
Click Save All.
Edit multiple activities
Use settings templates to apply the same settings to multiple activities.
At the top of the activities list, turn on Bulk Edit
.Select activities.
Select the check box for individual activities or folders in the learning path.
Click Edit Activities ›
Apply settings template.Click an option in the Activity Settings Template dropdown list.
Click Save.