Create Training Assignment

Students can retake training assignments for self-study or to improve their score. Students are allowed an unlimited number of retakes until the due date. Only the student's best score is recorded in the gradebook.

1. From MindTap, click + Add / Create › Activity › SAM-Assignment.

2. Click Add Training.

3. Enter your training information.

   Training Name

   Unique display name.

   Auto-generate companion exam

   Create an exam for your training in a SAM Path Assignment.

   If needed, change the exam name.

4. Click Next Step.

5. Select which content source to use for tasks and questions.

   • To filter tasks and questions by textbook, select up to three available textbooks.
   • To show all tasks and questions, select Make all SAM Tasks available.

6. Click Next Step.

7. If you selected a textbook, click Make all SAM tasks available or select chapters to assign tasks from. Then, click Next Step.

8. Select questions or tasks to use in your assignment.

9. Select questions or tasks to use in your assignment.

   • To filter by chapter or subject, select a topic or subject from the tabbed list.
   • To filter by question or task type, select Testbank Questions, Tasks, or Custom Questions.
   • To preview a task, click .
   • To see all the questions and tasks you have added, click View All.

10. Click Save.

    To save the training to be assigned later, click Done.

    To assign the training now:

    1. Click Schedule.

    2. Assignment Name

       Unique name for your assignment.

       Practice

       The assignment does not affect student grades.

       Start Training on Apply Mode

       Students initially attempt tasks without assistance. They can access step-by-step instructions and demonstrations as needed.

       Instructions

       Additional instructions for students.

       Specify password for student access

       Prevent students from starting until they enter a password that you provide.

    3. Click Schedule.

    4. 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.