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- Part I - Creating a Test
- Part II - Adding Content and Questions to your Test
- Part III - Rearranging Content and preview a Test
Part I - Creating a Test
Step 1 - Click on the 'My Assessments' tab from the panel on the left side of the home page. The home page shows the list of all the tests currently in progress or already published with submissions.
Step 2 - Click on the 'Create' Button to start creating your test.
Once you click the Create button, you'll be redirected to the 'Create Test' page, as shown below.
Step 3 - Select the desired program from the 'Select Program' drop down menu.
Once you have chosen the desired program, you will get the option of choosing the Subject and Grade.
Step 5 - Choose the desired grade from the 'Select Grade' drop down menu.
Step 6 - Give your test a suitable title.
Step 7 - Select the desired 'Start Date and Time' by choosing from the calendar for scheduling your test. The students will not be able to see the test before the selected date and time.
Step 8 - Select the desired 'Grading' option from the available 'Points', 'Achievement Level' or 'Other Rubric' based grading.
'Any browser' (without Security) - Allows the students to write such assessments via any available browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, etc using active internet. Browser-based assessments are widely used for formative assessments, research work, online learning, etc. These assessments require less security and students are allowed to access other computer and internet resources during the exam.
'Any browser with Security' - Allows the students to write such assessments via any available browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, etc. using active internet, but with medium security. Once the student starts the test, the browser will enter the full-screen mode. In this mode, the students will not be allowed access any other web browser, tab or application during the test.
'Lockdown Application' - Allows the teachers to deliver the exams via a highly secure application, which operates in lockdown mode i.e. high security. The application does not allow the students to copy-paste, take screenshots, access any other web browser during the test. The application requires active internet to download the test and submit the final responses online. However, during the test, if the internet disconnects the students can still complete the test without any interruptions and it will export the student responses in an encrypted format to the computer desktop.
Step 10 - Click on the 'Save' Button.
Once you click on 'Save', you will be redirected to the 'Home Page', as shown below.
Here you can also see the quick view of your created test, with details such as subject, grade, teacher name, start date and start time.
Here you will also get the following options for your test, as shown below :
1. Draft - To start adding content and questions to your test.
2. Open - To start adding content and questions to your test or to view a the created test.
3. Edit - To edit basic details (subject, grade, test title, grading type, start date, start time and delivery mode).
4. Duplicate - To duplicate the entire test with all its basic details, content and questions.
5. Archive - To archive the test. When you click on this, the test will no more be visible on your 'My Assessments' page.
Part II - Adding Content and Questions to your Test
Step 1 - Click on the 'Open' Button to start adding content and questions to your test.
Once you click 'Open', you will be redirected to the page as shown below.
The panel on the left side of the page shows you the Sections of your test. 'Section 1' has been automatically created for you. You can add more sections as per your need by clicking on 'Add Section' button.
A section comprises of a group of interrelated questions (e.g. questions from a single topic) or a group of questions that have a common attribute (e.g. questions that carry the same marks - 2 markers,5 markers, etc.) or questions of a single type (e.g. questions of a single type - MCQs, long Answers, etc.). But, these are not restrictions inbuilt in the application. This is simply for the teacher's convenience. The teacher can also add multiple types or non-related questions in a single section, if they so wish.
Here, you will find the option of adding collaborators as well by clicking on the 'Collaborate' button on the top right corner. Collaborators are other teachers who can then help you in adding content or questions to the test, by logging in from their respective accounts.
Step 2 - Now you can start adding content and questions by clicking on the 'Add' button. Once you click the 'Add' Button, you will see three options :
1. Content - To add content such as text, images, videos, etc.
2. Question - To add different types of questions such as MCQ, match, long answer, etc.
3. From Library - To add questions from previously created tests that have been stored in your school's central content repository.
In the following segment we will see the different types of content and questions that you can add to your test.
AssessPrep offers you the option of adding 7 different types of content, as shown below.
Type 1 - Text
This type allows for entering a descriptive text, paragraph, or article for the students to refer/read. Based on this text, the teacher can frame questions.
a. When you click on the 'Text' button, a text editor will appear as shown below.
b. When you start typing your text, a panel will be displayed with the following options:
1. Format the text (Bold, Italics, Underline)
2. Add Superscript/Subscript
3. Remove Formatting
4. Use Lists (Bulleted, Numbered)
5. Insert a Table
6. Insert Special Characters
7. Insert Math
8. Show more options (Insert Image, Undo, Redo, Font Size, Font Color, Font Background Color)
c. After typing the text that you want to add, click the 'Save' button.
d. Once you have clicked 'Save', your text will be added to the test. It will appear as shown below.
Type 2 - Accordion
This type allows for entering text in the format of an accordion, for the students to refer/read.
An accordion is similar in purpose to a tabbed interface, a list of items where exactly one item is expanded into a panel at a time (i.e. list items are shortcuts to access separate panels).
a. When you click on the 'Accordion' button, an editor will appear as shown below.
b. Once you have typed the content that you want to add, click the 'Save' button.
c. Once you click 'Save', your content will be added and will appear in the section as shown below.
d. When you click one of the titles, that panel opens and the content for that panel becomes visible.
Type 3 - Image
This type allows for inserting an image or a group of images(as a carousal) for the students to refer/read.
AssessPrep allows you to upload up to 15 images, directly from your computer or by using a link (URL of the image).
a. When you click on the 'Image' button, an editor will appear as shown below.
b. Once you choose one of the options from 'Add from computer' or 'Add from url', a pop up box will appear with an option to choose the images that you want to insert or type the url.
If you choose, 'Add from computer', you can either drag and drop a file to this area from your computer or you can click to open the file explorer and then select the desired images.
If you choose, 'Add from url', you can paste the image URL and click on 'Add Image'.
c. Once you click 'Add images', the page will appear as shown below. Here, you can give a title to each image uploaded and select the layout for your images as 'tabular' or 'slider'.
d. Once you click the 'Save' button, the images will be added to your test, as shown below.
Type 4 - PDF
This type allows for inserting a PDF for the students to refer/read.
Teachers can also use this type to add the entire question paper in PDF format.
a. When you click on the 'PDF' button, an editor will open, as shown below. Here, you can choose to upload a PDF directly from your computer or by using a link from the internet.
b. Once you choose one of the options from 'Add from computer' or 'Add from url', a pop up box will appear with an option to choose the PDF that you want to insert or type the url.
If you choose, 'Add from computer', you can either drag and drop a file to this area from your computer or you can click to open the file explorer and then select the desired PDF.
If you choose, 'Add from URL', you can paste your link (URL) and then click 'Add PDF'.
c. Once you click 'Add PDF', the page will appear as shown below. Here, you can give a title and caption to each PDF uploaded.
d. Once you click the 'Save' button, the PDF will be added to your test, as shown below.
Type 5 - Video
This type allows for inserting a video for the students to refer/watch.
AssessPrep allows you to upload any video from your computer with a maximum size limit of 70MB or Youtube URLs with a maximum time limit of 20 minutes.
a. When you click on the 'Video' button, an editor will open, as shown below. Here, you can choose to upload a video directly from your computer or by using a link from the internet.
b. Once you choose one of the options from 'Add from computer' or 'Add from URL', a pop up box will appear with an option to choose the video that you want to insert or type the url.
If you choose, 'Add from computer', you can either drag and drop a file to this area from your computer or you can click to open the file explorer and then select the desired video.
If you choose, 'Add from URL', you can paste your link (URL) in the space provided.
c. Once you click 'Add Video', the page will appear as shown below.
d. Once you click the 'Save' button, the video will be added to your test, as shown below.
Video Snippets: Teachers would be able to customize the length of YouTube videos that is inserted via URL using AssessPrep video snipping tool.
Steps to use:
- Add the video URL.
- Click on the checkbox “Use Snippets”.
- Add the required snippets.
- Click on “Save”.
Type 6 - Audio
This type allows for inserting an audio for the students to refer/listen to. The teacher can then frame questions based on this audio file.
Using this type, teachers can easily conduct language based exams e.g. Translation from one language to another.
Also, this type helps in conducting exams for differently abled students by recording of questions as audio files.
a. When you click on the 'Audio' button, an editor will open, as shown below. Here, you can choose to record an audio using your microphone or you can directly upload the audio from your computer.
b. Once you choose one of the options from 'Record Audio' or 'Add from computer', a pop up box will appear with an option to record or choose the audio file that you want to insert.
If you choose, 'Record Audio', you can click on the 'Record' button to record your audio.
If you choose, 'Add from computer', you can either drag and drop a file to this area from your computer or you can click to open the file explorer and then select the desired audio file.
c. Once you have recorded your audio, click 'Add Audio', the page will appear as shown below.
Here, you can choose to add more audio files as well and give a title to each of them separately.
d. Once you click the 'Save' button, the audio will be added to your test, as shown below.
Type 7 - Simulation
This type allows for inserting a simulation for the students to refer/try themselves. The teacher can then frame questions based on this simulation.
Using this type, teachers can add interactive simulations for physics, chemistry, math, biology, etc. from open resources such as www.phet.colorado.edu
a. When you click on the 'Simulation' button, an editor will open, as shown below. Here, you can choose to directly upload the simulation from your computer or by using a link from the internet.
b. Once you choose one of the options from 'Add from computer' or 'Add from URL', a pop up box will appear with an option to choose the simulation that you want to insert or type the url.
If you choose, 'Add from computer', you can either drag and drop a file to this area from your computer or you can click to open the file explorer and then select the desired video.
If you choose, 'Add from URL', you can paste your link (URL) in the space provided.
c. Once you click 'Add Simulations', the page will appear as shown below.
d. Once you click the 'Save' button, the simulation will be added to your test, as shown below.
Please see our tutorial on Question Types for additional details and information.
Now that you are done adding content and questions to your test, your screen will look like the screenshot shown below.
1. You are on the 'Create' Tab. Once you are done editing your test, you can move to the 'Deliver' Tab, choose your delivery settings and then Publish your test for the students to attempt.
2. This part shows the total number of questions and total marks/points of your test.
3. This part shows all the sections of your test.
4. This panel includes 5 options, namely, Publish, Rearrange, Upload resource sheet, preview and Add collaborators.
Step 1 - The 'Rearrange' icon on the panel on the top right corner, allows you to rearrange the sections, as well as the questions within a section, of your created test.
Once you click on the 'Rearrange' icon, the page will appear to you as shown below. Now you can drag and drop different segments of your test and rearrange them in the desired sequence.
Step 2 - The 'Upload Resource Sheet' icon on the panel on the top right corner, allows you to upload any images/videos/graphs/tables/maps/etc. that may be needed by the student throughout the test for reference.
1. When you click on this icon, a window will open where you can upload the desired resources using drag and drop or by clicking and choosing the file locations.
2. Once you are done, click on the 'Add Resources' button on the bottom right corner of this window.
Step 3 - The 'Preview Mode' icon on the panel on the top right corner, allows you to preview exactly how the test would appear to a student.
When you click on this icon, you will be redirected to the page where you can start taking this test, as a student would.
On the top right corner of this preview mode, you will see the following three icons :
1. 'Open Calculator' icon.
2. 'Test Progress' icon, showing the progress as well as number of questions attempted so far.
3. 'End Test' option, which is disabled in preview mode.
If you are not satisfied with the way a question is appearing on your test, you can click on the 'Back to Edit' button on the top left corner of your preview mode and continue editing your test as per your requirements.
Once you are done editing your test and are satisfied with its presentation, you can now move to the 'Deliver' Tab and choose the appropriate settings and select classes/students before you Publish your test.
Detailed instructions for this part are available in the 'How to Deliver Assessments - User Guide'.
Finally you can click on the 'Publish' icon on the top right corner panel, so as to allow your students to start attempting the test.
