Using the Assessment Tool
Use the Assessments tool to create and administer online tests on course content. There are three types of assessments:
Quizzes |
Online tests for which grades are assigned. Quizzes can be graded automatically by Vista or manually by instructors. |
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Surveys |
Anonymous online tests for which no grades are assigned. Surveys are ideal for canvassing students' opinions on an issue discussed in the course or for course evaluations. |
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Self-tests |
Assessments, which are incorporated into course content, for which students receive grades, however students' grades are not recorded in the Grade Book tool, as self-tests are purely for the benefit of the students. Self-tests are used to reinforce concepts in the course and give students the opportunity to test their knowledge. |
The procedure for creating all three forms of assessments (Quizzes, Surveys and Self-tests) is exactly the same. Assessments can only be made in the Build tab.
- Click Assessments.
- Click Create Assessment.
- Give your assessment a title.
- Assessments are hidden by default. To make them visible, click Show Item.
- Enter a column name if you are using the grade book.
- Select the Type of assessment. Later, you may base a new assessment on an older one.
- Click Save and Add Questions
- If you have questions in your Question Database that you want to use, click Add to Assessment.
- If you creating new questions, click Create Questions.