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Deciding which options to choose in the test settings can depend on what type of questions you are using, how you would like to display marks and feedback to students and when marks, correct answers and feedback will be available for students to view. Blackboard tests have optional settings to include multiple attempts. There will may also be times when you might need to reset a student attempt or exclude an attempt for a test.
Setting time limits,
Posting scores,
automated feedback
Resetting test attempts
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It is critical to check the student’s attempt before resetting as they may have answered all questions before encountering problems. |
If necessary, you can delete or exclude a student's test attempt. If you delete the submission, it will be cleared from the Gradebook and the student can retake the test and be awarded a new grade.
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If you exclude the submission, the student can retake the test but the new grade is not posted to the Gradebook CONFIRM WITH CDLE |
In the Gradebook, select the Students tab.
Click the title of the test that you wish to delete or exclude.
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The attempt will open and you can now choose either Delete attempt or Exclude attempt.
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Open the Test Settings by clicking on the cog icon.
Due date
A default due date of the next day is automatically selected when you set up a test. You will need to amend this or select No due date.
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If you are adding a visibility rule to make the test visible on a certain date and if the test is timed, you can select No due date |
Attempts allowed
The default number of attempts is 1. If you choose to allow students to attempt multiple times, make sure that you also select which attempt to mark:
First attempt
Last attempt
All attempts
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Post assessment marks automatically is selected by default. This means that your students grade will be posted automatically as soon as the test is graded. If you do not wish students to see their grade immediately, untick this box.
Select Add a timer to set up a timed test.
Settings in a test that you should consider:
due date
Prohibit late submissions
Prohibit new attempts after due date
Selecting 'prohibit late submissions' enforces a hard deadline and prevents students from making a late submission. In-progress and saved attempts will auto-submit at the due date, and students will receive a submission receipt via email. Specified accommodations are still respected.
Selecting 'prohibit new attempts after due date' prevents students from beginning a new attempt after the due date\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions
Posting scores
automated feedback
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