creating tests
DESCRIPTION
How to create a test for your BlackBoard courseTRANSCRIPT
Creating Tests
Click Control Panel
Click Test Manager
Click Add Test
Click Create
Include a test name and description, then click submit
Select the type of question and click
GO
1. Type the question
2. Assign point value
3. Select answer
Each type of question will have different
options
Select the Correct Answer
Number of choices
Instructors can provide test questions that
allow students to click on an area of an image
to answer the question.
From the Add question drop down menu, choose Hot Spot and click GO
1. Type the question
2. Assign point value
3. Attach image file
4
Using the mouse, drag over the correct response area. Start at the upper left corner and drag through
the lower right corner of the appropriate area
Click Clear to try again
Once the image drag is complete, the selection area is shown. If you
want to select a different area, click clear
Students can click on part of the
image to answer the question
Additional Settings are available by clicking Creation Settings.
Instructors must enter this area to set clickable images to appear in test questions.Other options are available
in this area.
Subm
it
Select this option to ensure clickable images appear in the test questions
Continue to add questions
Modify or Remove Questions
When finished click OK
Click Modify to make the test
available
Click Manage for more options
Check the button to make the test available to students, then click
submit
Allow Multiple attempts
Require a password for test access
Test has been added to the assignments area Modify,
Manage, or Remove the test
Students can access the test through the
Assignments area
All test questions are automatically graded
except for essay questions
To grade essay questions, go to the Grade
Center. Click on the drop down menu next to
the submitted test, and select “Grade Details”
Scroll down to view the Essay questions
Record grade and click submit
The grade is entered into the
Grade Center
For more information contact Lisa Hawkins at [email protected]