Before you schedule a SAM Path assignment, Create Training Assignment or Create an Exam and auto-generate a companion exam or training. These paired assignments form your SAM Path.
SAM Path assignments display as one activity in the assignment list. Students complete the assignments in the order you selected, and receive one cumulative score.
From MindTap, click + Add / Create › Activity › SAM-Assignment.
On the Taskbar, click Schedule New.
For Assignment Type, click SAM Path.
Select an exam.
- To filter the list of exams by subject, select a subject in the Subject menu.
- To preview an assignment, click
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Click Next Step.
Select a path type.
- Exam > Training > Exam
Test students on a topic, provide remedial training for any errors, then re-test students for proficiency.
- Training > Exam
Train students on a topic, then test their proficiency.
- Exam > Training
Test students on a topic, then provide remedial training for errors.
Enter a unique assignment name in Assignment Name.
Configure the settings for your SAM Path assignment.
The options available depend on the path type selected:
Click Save.
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.
Click Add.