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SAM Path Exam > Training Options

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

Assignment Name
Unique name for your assignment.
Display Training only for incorrect tasks in the pre-exam

Clear the check box if you do not want to display.

Default: Only display tasks that were incorrect in the pre-exam training.

Schedule

Specify when the SAM Path is available

Select SAM Path availability dates.

  • Select the Specify when SAM Path is available option box.
  • On the calendar, click the available date and navigate on the calendar to the due date. Click the due date to select the range.
Note
  • Click Next or Prev on the calendar to display the calendar for the next month or the previous month.
  • The current date displays on the calendar with slightly lighter shading than the dates you select.
  • If the Specify when SAM Path is available option box is unchecked, the SAM Path is always available.

Default: Always available

Specify password for student access
Prevent students from starting until they enter a password that you provide.
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.

Exam

Instructions
Additional instructions for students.
Scoring and Delivery Options

Configure the 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 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

Instructions
Additional instructions for students.