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SAM Path Exam > Training > Exam Options

Configure assignments to test students on a topic, provide remedial training for any errors, then re-test students for proficiency.

Assignment Name
Unique name for your assignment.
Instructions
Additional instructions for students.

Scoring and Delivery Options

Display Training and Post Exam only for incorrect tasks in Pre-Exam

Assign Training and Post-Exam tasks only for tasks students got incorrect in the Pre-Exam.

Display Training only for incorrect tasks in Pre-Exam, Post-Exam contains all tasks

Assign Training only on tasks students got incorrect in the Pre-Exam.

Assign all tasks in the Post-Exam.

Display all tasks in Pre-Exam, Training and Post-Exam

Assign all tasks for each SAM Path component.

Practice
The assignment does not affect student grades.

Dates/Times and Security

Specify password for student access
Prevent students from starting until they enter a password that you provide.
Best Practice Leave this field blank and set a password in the Assign to Course window. Passwords set in that step are easier to retrieve and edit.
Specify when students can view reports
  • Never make reports available to students
  • Make student reports always available beginning 12:00 AM

    Select the first date on which reports are available.

  • Make student reports available

    Select both start and end dates and times for reports to be available.

Pre-Exam

Scoring and Delivery Options

Configure the Pre-Exam in your SAM Path.

Specify time limit
Students have your number minutes to complete the assignment. The time begins when the student first launches their assignment.
Display results at end of exam
Show students their score after they finish the exam.
Randomize tasks / questions
Students receive exam questions or tasks in random order.
Note Not available for MOS or Critical Thinking Challenge Exams.
Task Options

Configure tasks in the Pre-Exam.

Scenarios
To assign a specific version of the exam:
  1. Click Modify Scenarios.
  2. Select a scenario.
  3. Click OK.
Note Not all tasks have multiple scenarios.
Display feedback for each task / item
Show students feedback after each task.
Specify incorrect actions per task

Students can attempt each task 1-10 times before it is marked incorrect.

Students are shown the number of remaining attempts.

Restrictive Mode
Students can only navigate to tabs, menus, or dialog boxes that lead to the correct answer. Students can still scroll, expand or collapse pane drop downs within the ribbon.
Note Not available for MOS or Critical Thinking Challenge Exams.

Training

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.

Post-Exam

Instructions
Additional instructions for students.
Scoring and Delivery Options

Configure the Post-Exam in your SAM Path.

Pass/Fail
Students must answer your percentage of questions correctly to receive a pass grade. Students who score below this threshold receive fail grades.
Specify time limit
Students have your number minutes to complete the assignment. The time begins when the student first launches their assignment.
Allow SAM exam to be retaken
Students can retake the exam 1-50 times before submitting it for a final grade.
Randomize tasks / questions
Students receive exam questions or tasks in random order.
Note Not available for MOS or Critical Thinking Challenge Exams.
Display results at end of exam
Show students their score after they finish the exam.
Task Options

Configure tasks in the Post-Exam.

Scenarios
To assign a specific version of the exam:
  1. Click Modify Scenarios.
  2. Select a scenario.
  3. Click OK.
Note Not all tasks have multiple scenarios.
Display feedback for each task / item
Show students feedback after each task.
Specify incorrect actions per task

Students can attempt each task 1-10 times before it is marked incorrect.

Students are shown the number of remaining attempts.

Restrictive Mode
Students can only navigate to tabs, menus, or dialog boxes that lead to the correct answer. Students can still scroll, expand or collapse pane drop downs within the ribbon.
Note Not available for MOS or Critical Thinking Challenge Exams.