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Creating Tests Using Question Pools and Random Question Blocks February 2016

In this video we’re going to look at how to build a test in Blackboard, using Blackboard’s Test creation tools. Rather than simply build a test, we’re going to show how you can use question pools and random blocks of questions to make it more difficult for students to cheat through collaboration and answer sharing. If the question-creation process looks too time consuming, IDS can create question pools of some question-types for you if you provide us a properly formatted...

Create Assessment, Tests Surveys & Pools & Pools, create, creating, find questions, random block, test, testing Anthony Cressey Updated: May 4, 2016

Deploying a test February 2016

Test creation is a two step process: creating the test itself, then adding it to the course content area for student access. Tests are created and managed in the course Test Manager, but they are deployed (or “attached”) within the Content area to make them available to students. During this process, criteria is established regarding timing, availability, completion, etc....

Content Area, Create Assessment, Tests Surveys & Pools assessment, exam, quiz admin Updated: February 8, 2016

Academic Integrity, Testing, and Blackboard May 2013

More and more courses are being taught online or at least have an online component in the course work. Testing is often a part of online courses, just like it is in traditional, face-to-face courses. When administering an online test, there are a few strategies you can employ that will encourage honesty. Random Questions, Random Answers The first and most effective strategy is to provide students with a randomized test. IDS recommends putting your test questions into one or more...

Create Assessment, Tests Surveys & Pools integrity, proctor, proctored, test, Tests Anthony Cressey Updated: May 2, 2013

Test Item Analysis January 2013

Blackboard offers an item analysis on tests that provides statistics on test questions and overall test performance to help you create useful assessments, adjust credit on current attempts, and realize overall course objectives....

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Converting a Word File to Test Questions (With Help From IDS) January 2013

The question-creation process in Blackboard can be a little tedious. If you’re looking to create a test or pool of questions quickly, a faster option may be to send IDS an appropriately formatted Word file. IDS can generate a question pool or test from that Word (or other simple text) file in about two business days. Just email the file to ids@udmercy.edu In your email, indicate the course you’d like the questions added to, preferably by CRN or courseID (e.g.,...

Create Assessment, Tests Surveys & Pools pool, question, Respondus, test, types, upload, uploading Anthony Cressey Updated: February 5, 2016

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