Assign Quizzes or Tests

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.

1. Click + Add / Create › Activity.

2. Click Activity Builder.

3. Find the test or quiz you want to assign.

   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.

4. Click Assign beside the activity.

5. 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.

6. Click Add.

To use an activity as a test, apply a settings template 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

1. 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.

2. On the Assignment Details tab, enter your assignment information.

   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.

3. On the Settings tab, select an activity type in the Activity Settings Template dropdown to apply a set of scoring and feedback settings.

   1. 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.

   2. To create a new settings template from your changed settings, click Save as New Template.

4. On the Student Accommodations tab, set any student accommodations for this activity.

   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)

   1. Select the students whose accommodations you want to change.

   2. Extend the due date or make the assignment available early for the selected students.

5. When you are finished, click Save All.

6. Set the activity's location on the learning path in Folder and Placement.

7. Click Save.