In This Article:
Part 1: 🚀 Step-by-Step: Administering the Test
Ready to start? Here's the core workflow.
Step 1: Find the Test
Log in and click the "Tests" tab on the left-hand sidebar.
Click the Test you wish to administer (e.g., "Test 1"), then select the test sitting (e.g., "Math Module 1").
You will now see your student roster for that test.
Step 2: Unlock the Test
Click the blue "Unlock Test" button in the upper right-hand corner.
You'll be prompted to set an Auto Lock window. This is how long the "Unlock" button will stay active. Make sure you set this window for longer than the test duration.
Select the action you want to take place when the test Auto-submits.
Let them finish their remaining time: Students can finish the remaining time for this test now.
Pause them immediately, let them continue later: Students are paused now, but can continue testing for the remaining time at a later date.
Pause the immediately and score: Pause them immediately and do not allow them to finish any remaining time. Unanswered questions will be marked wrong.
Part 2: ⏱️ Managing the Test: Reset vs. Extend Timer
Once the test is live, you have two key tools for managing individual students: Reset and Extend Time. These features are designed to help you accommodate individual needs without losing student data.
When to use EXTEND TIMER:
This function adds more time to a student's in-progress exam. It does not erase their answers.
Example: A student has an IEP for extra time, or they are a slow reader and have 5 questions left when the timer runs out. Use Extend Timer to give them the extra minutes they need to finish.
How to do it (Individual Student):
In the Tests tab, click the list icon to expand the student roster.
Find the student and click the checkbox next to their name.
Click "Extend Timer" button above the student roster.
How to do it (All Students):
Click the checkbox next to "Student" at the top of the student roster. This will select all students.
Click "Extend Timer" button above the student roster.
When to use RESET TEST / PROGRESS:
This function resets the student's timer and clears all answers, generating a fresh copy of the same test. This is for special circumstances.
Example: A student begins a test, answers one question, and is then called to the office. You want them to restart fresh tomorrow. Use Reset Progress so they can take the test from the beginning.
How to do it:
In the Tests tab, expand the student roster.
Find the student(s) and check the box to the left of their name(s).
Click the dropdown arrow next to "Extend Time" above the student roster.
Select and click "Reset Progress."
Note: This only works on exams that have been submitted or are complete.
Important Note: If a student's test has already been submitted (either by the student or due to the time expiring), you can still unlock the test for them. You can then grant them extended time or reset their progress as needed. Extending their time will change their status to Paused, while resetting their progress will change their status to Not Started in the Status column of the roster. But remember, Reset Progress will wipe their test clean.
Part 3: 🧐 What the Student Sees (A Teacher's View)
It's helpful to know what your students are experiencing. Here is their view at each stage:
1. When a Test is Unassigned: This is the view students have in their "Tests" tab when no test is active.
2. When a Test is Assigned: Once you click "Unlock Test," this is what students will see on their dashboard.
3. The View While Taking the Test: This is the interface they will use to read questions and select their answers on the bubble sheet.
4. After Submitting the Test: This is the confirmation screen a student sees after they have submitted their test.
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