SAM Path

SAM Path assignments are sequential combinations of exams and training.

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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.

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

  2. On the Taskbar, click Schedule New.

  3. For Assignment Type, click SAM Path.

  4. Select an exam.

    • To filter the list of exams by subject, select a subject in the Subject menu.
    • To preview an assignment, click Preview.
  5. Click Next Step.

  6. 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.

  7. Enter a unique assignment name in Assignment Name.

  8. Configure the settings for your SAM Path assignment.

    The options available depend on the path type selected:

  9. Click Save.

  10. 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.

  11. Click Add.