Assign Quizzes or Tests

Evaluate student learning by adding tests and quizzes to the learning path.

Before you begin

This task is different depending on the version of MindTap used in your class.

If these directions do not match what you see in your class, click MindTap version in the toolbar above and select your MindTap version.

Unlike learning activities, tests and quizzes are not added to your course outline by default. Most world language textbooks include tests and quizzes that you can assign your students.

Click + Add / Create > Activity.
Click Activity Builder.

Find the test or quiz you want to assign.

To do this	Do this
Filter activities	Click . Expand the filter categories and select the filters you want to use. If needed, click Clear All. To close the panel, click .
Search activities	Enter terms in the search box and press Enter.
View an activity	Click Preview beside the activity.

Click Assign beside the activity.
In the Editing Activity window, set the activity title, description, dates, and location in the learning path to assign the activity to your course.

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.
Click Add.

Video: Adding Online Tests to the Learning Path

Video: Manually Grading Online Tests

Video: Extending Time Limits for a Test or Quiz

To use an activity as a test, apply a settings group for tests and adjust your activity details as needed. This can include:

Password protection
Time limits
Shuffled question order
Not showing feedback before the due date

Find or create an activity to use as a test.

To do this:	Do this:
Use an activity on the learning path as a test	Click > Manage activity settings.
Assign a test from the activity bank	Click + Activity > Activity > Add from Activity Bank. Click Assign next to the activity.
Create a test	To give students the same test, see Create an Activity. To give students different versions of the test, see Create Question Pool Activity. When your test is complete, click Assign This Activity.

Enter your assignment information and click Next.

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 an activity type in the Settings Group dropdown to apply a set of scoring and feedback settings.
1. Optional: Edit settings in the selected group as needed.
  Feedback Settings
  
  Activity Attempts
  
  How many times students can submit the activity.
  
  Allow Students to Check Answers
  
  Recommended for homework and practice activities.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  Scoring Settings
  Credit Type
  Set the activity to
  
  Count toward student grades
  
  Practice
  
  Credit/No Credit: Students get 0 or 100%, depending if they meet the score you set
  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.
  
  Grading Policy
  
  When calculating student grades, use the student's best attempt (recommended), last attempt, or an average of all attempts.
  Shuffle Settings
  
  Turn on Shuffle Question Order to discourage collaboration on individual work.
2. If you edited settings, apply your changes to all activities in the settings group or create a new settings group and update only the current activity.
  - To update all activities using this settings group, click Update Settings Group.
  - To update only this activity, click Create New Settings Group and enter a name in My New Settings Group Name. Your new settings group can be applied to other activities later.
Click Next.
Optional: Set any student accommodations for this activity.
When you are finished, click Save All.
Set the activity's location on the learning path in Folder and Placement.
Click Save.