Blackboard tests have optional settings to include multiple attempts
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If you have a test with a large number of unsupported questions or tests which have been created using other systems, you can migrate tests, using Respondus, an external piece of software.
For most tests, you can choose either of the methods below to copy an existing test within a module or to another of your modules in Blackboard. A copied test is always hidden by default. You need to make it visible for students to take the test.
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Copy tests from one module to another
In Ultra Course View you can copy tests from other Ultra modules as well as Original modules, just as you would copy other types of contentThere may be situations in which you need to reset a student’s test attempt. This can be done by either excluding or deleting the attempt.
It is usually recommended that you select Exclude Attempt if you wish toallow the student another attempt at taking the test. You will then need to add an exemption for your student to retake the test.
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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. |
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On the Course Content page, where you would like the test to appear, select + Copy Content
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In the Copy Items panel, choose the module, which contains your test, from the list of Courses.
Tick the green arrow beside the test that you wish to copy to select it.
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At the bottom of the Copy Items panel, click Start Copy.
When the test has been copied, it will appear in the folder or area that you added it to.
In an instance that a test is not imported successfully, a message will indicate this and you can click ‘Learn more’, to find out what questions did not replicate correctly.
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Always check your test after it has copied. You will need to re-write your test instructions and add feedback for correct/ incorrect answers. |
Import questions from .zip file to Ultra
If you have Blackboard Original tests saved as .zip file, e.g. on your device or on OneDrive, these can be added to a module in Ultra by importing into the main Course Content area.
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On the Course Content page, select the 3 elipses (…)
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Choose Import Content.
Find the .zip test file, e.g. on your device or in OneDrive cloud storage.
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Click Open to begin the import.
Your test(s) will appear at the bottom of the Course Content area in a folder named Undeployed Tests.
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Check your test(s) when the import is complete.
Move your test(s) to another folder or area in the module to make them available for use.
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In the Gradebook, select the Students tab.
Click the title of the test and the individual student attempt that you wish to reset.
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The attempt will open for you to view.
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You can now choose either Exclude Attempt or Delete attempt from the dropdown menu under the mark details for this test submission.
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If you exclude the submission, the grade will not count but you will need to add a further exemption for your student to be able to retake the test. |
In Student view in the Gradebook, click the student’s name to display their marks.
In the Test item, click the ellipses (3 dots) to open the dropdown menu.
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Select Add or edit exemptions. This will open the test settings for this student.
Amend the Attempts to allow an additional attempt for this student and click Save. Your student can now retake the test.
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If you need to permanently remove a Test attempt, open the individual student submission.
Select Delete Attempt from the dropdown menu.
The attempt will be cleared from the Gradebook.
The student can retake the test and be awarded a new grade.
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Deleting a student attempt is final, and cannot be undone. |
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