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Edit Training
Edit your training name, content, and settings.
Create Training Assignment
Select tasks and questions to create your own training assignment.
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.
Let Students Who Failed SAM Path Training Attempt Exam
If a student can't pass the training component in a SAM Path assignment, you can allow them to attempt the exam by manually setting their training score to 100%.
SAM Path Exam > Training Options
Configure assignments to test students on a topic, then provide remedial training for errors.
Exams
You can create and manage tests in MindTap, and you can set restrictions like a password or time limit to ensure academic integrity. If your course is LMS integrated, you can link your test from your LMS to take advantage of proctoring solutions that might be available to you depending on your institution.
Schedule a MOS Exam
Prepare students for the real MOS exam by scheduling a practice MOS exam.
SAM Path Training > Exam Options
Configure assignments to train students on a topic, then test their proficiency.
Schedule an Exam
Assign exams to your class.
Create an Exam
Create exams with tasks and questions that you choose.
Secure Testing Best Practices
Follow these recommendations to ensure academic integrity in online tests in your MindTap course.
Create and Schedule an Exam
Create and schedule exams associated with a textbook chapter.
Copy an Exam
Create a new exam by copying and editing an existing exam.
Edit an Exam
Edit your exam name, content, and settings.
Schedule a Critical Thinking Challenge Exam
Schedule a Critical Thinking Challenge exam to help students build critical thinking skills. In this exam type, students are given a scenario and challenged to achieve the best results based on a series of decisions.
Deactivate an Exam
You can deactivate an exam if, for example, you are no longer teaching a specific topic.
Student Achievement Badges
Award shareable badges to students who earn 90% and above on assignments labeled Badge available . Badges are available for capstone projects and MOS practice exams for Office 365/2021 and newer content versions.
Schedule SAM Path
SAM Path assignments are sequential combinations of exams and training.
Exam Report Descriptions
The following table provides a brief description and list of fields for available Exam Reports. Some reports enable you to select the student identifier to display.
Enable / Disable Badges
By default, badges are enabled for all assignments labeled Badge available . You can edit this setting on the assignment options page.
Add Study Center Content
Study Center content automatically displays depending on the content instructors add to exams. Study Center Activities may display in the MindTap course by default.
Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero
Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.
Add Personal Study Plan Activities
The personal study plan identifies areas for improvement based on students' performance. You can filter the study plan content and add an activity to the learning path to prompt students to use it. For example, you can filter the chapters and key concepts in the study plan to include only information students need to prepare for an exam.
Assign a Test in Cognero
Make Cognero tests available to your students.
Export Results from Cognero
Export Cognero test results as a CSV file to import them to an external gradebook.
Create a Cognero Class
You must create a Cognero class before you can assign content to your students.
Grade Tests in Cognero
Some Cognero questions require manual grading, and automatically graded questions can be edited.
March 2025
Deactivate Exams and Training Activities SAM in MindTap instructors can now deactivate exams and training activities within the SAM in MindTap learning platform. Previously, this ability was only available within a learning management system. Email Address Email addresses are now limited to 100 characters. Related information Deactivate an Exam Deactivate Training March 2025 Office 365/2021 Content Release Notes March 2025 Office 365 Content Release Notes March 2025 Office 2019 Content Release...
Access Cognero Test Banks
Access Cognero test banks from your Instructor Center. Create and administer online tests in Cognero, or import test banks to your LMS.
Report Types with Associated Reports
The following reports are available in the Reports tab:
SAM in MindTap
SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) is a web-based application in MindTap that helps students become more proficient in Microsoft Office software and teaches fundamental computer concepts.
Adding a Custom Question
To add a custom question, use the following procedure:
Copying a Custom Question
To copy an existing custom question, use the following procedure:
Deactivating a Custom Question
Occasionally you may need to deactivate a custom question if, for example, the question is no longer pertinent. To deactivate a custom question, use the following procedure:
Editing a Custom Question
To edit an existing custom question, use the following procedure:
Locating and Previewing Custom Questions
To locate and preview custom questions from SAM's database, use the following procedure:
SAM in MindTap Report Descriptions
SAM in MindTap reports fall into several categories
Reports
Related information Generate Report Types with Associated Reports View Download Submitted Project Reports Use Playback Report Descriptions Exam Training Project Project Incident SAM Path Sections Users
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts can be used in MindTap. The shortcuts cover various tasks for Windows and Mac functions.
Password Protection
Set a password to be sure your students cannot access tests ahead of time. Students will not be able to begin the test until you share the password.
Limit Feedback
Do not allow any feedback on students' test performance until after the test is closed. Students that finish their tests early can use this feedback to assist those still taking the test.