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Create a Test in Blackboard Ultra Course View

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The Test tool allows instructors to create, assign, and grade assessments with multiple questions such as a quiz or exam in Blackboard.

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Blackboard Exam Grade Center Column Created

When an instructor creates a Blackboard exam, a column for that exam is automatically created in the Grade Center.  Some of the questions types are automatically graded for instructors. Short answer and essay question types must be manually graded.

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Add a Test

On the  Course Content  page,select the plus sign wherever you want to add a test.  In the menu, select Create to open the Create Item panel and select Test.  The  New Test  page opens.

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Add a Folder for an Assignment

If you would like to add a folder first, select the Folder option from the slide out panel.  Once the folder is created, you can then expand it to add a test.  

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On you course content page or in a folder/module, select a plus icon where you want to the test to be placed, and select Create > Test.

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Enter a descriptive title for the test.  If you do not enter a title, it will default to "New Test" + the date the test was created.  

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Warning

Note:

  • You cannot enable parallel grading on a test with questions.

  •  If you choose to activate ‘Display one question at a time’ or ‘Question randomization’ all pages will be merged and as such, the page breaks will be removed.

Question Types

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Add test question and answers

Check the box next to the correct answer (if required).  If you want to reorder the answers after you have entered them, use the opposing arrows to the right of the answer text field to move the answer up or down.  The automated Feedback slider is defaulted to off.  If you wish to add feedback, click on the slider and it will open the feedback panel where you can enter your feedback.  Enter the points possible for each question in the grade pill.

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To add another question to the test, Select the plus sign to open the menu and make a selection. 

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Show or hide the test

By default, the item is Hidden From Students.  If you wish to make it available, select Visible to Students from the drop down menu found in the upper right hand corner of the screen.  Alternatively, you can set release conditions for the test by selecting Release Conditions.

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When you have added all your test questions, select the to open the test settings.

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Test Settings

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titleSet a Due Date

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Due dates appear on the calendar and in the activity stream.  Late submissions appear with a Late label in the course gradebook.  Encourage students to view the activity stream and calendar to see what is coming due.

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Add pertinent information about the exam for students in the description box. The text from the description box will show under the exam title in the content area. It is highly recommend that you add a description for students to view before they click on the exam link.

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Create Tests - Blackboard Anthology Support Page

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