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. On the navigation bar, click SAM Assignments.

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.

   Private

   Only you can view and assign your assignment.

   Public

   Make your assignment available to other instructors at your institution.

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. Training Assignment Options

       Assignment Name

       Unique name for your assignment.

       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.

       Select Section

       Sections for which the assignment is scheduled.

       Your assignment can only be scheduled in sections using the same content version. A warning displays if you have already scheduled the assignment for any of the selected sections.

       Dates/Times and Security

       Specify when training is available

       Set the date an assignment is available.

       Specify when training is due

       Set the date an assignment is due.

       Specify password for student access

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

       Available after due date

       Students can access training tasks after the due date for practice or review. Tasks completed after the due date do not affect gradebook scores.

       Default: Not selected

    3. Click Schedule.