Topic: Creating a Test in Blackboard

Description:

The Assessment tools allow instructors to create tests and surveys that automatically become items in the Gradebook. Students complete these assessments and submit them through Blackboard.

Quick Guide:

  1. Click Control Panel
  2. Click Test Manager in the Assessment area

 

control panel location
  1. Click Add Test

test manager - add test
  1. Add a name for the test. Optional: Add a test Description and test Instructions

 

  1. Click Submit

where to begin with test name
  1. Optional:  Click Creation Settings to set default settings for point values, use of images, individual answer feedback and/or adding categories/keywords to questions

to change default settings go to Creation Settings
Change creation settings
  1. Add questions, by choosing the question type of Multiple Choice, True/False, Multiple Answer, Ordering, matching, Fill in the Blank or Essay from the drop down list

 

(Note: If adding previously created questions, select Random Block, From a Question Pool or Assessment, or Upload Questions)

  1. Click Go

test type selection
  1. Enter the Question Text 
  2. Set the Point Value

enter question text and set point value
  1. Add the Answer(s) and indicate the Correct Answer if applicable

add answers and select correct answer
  1. Optional:  Enter Feedback information
  2. Click Submit (Note:  In some cases, you will click a Continue button to complete the test question)

select feedback if desired
  1. To add additional questions, repeat steps 7-13. 

Note:  A test will not be available to students until it is deployed or made available in a content area.

 


Additional Assistance:

CETL Instructional Technology : http://matcmadison.edu/cetl/           
You may also obtain technical and educational support by contacting:
Dennis  James at 608-243-4501 or by e-mail to djames@matcmadison.edu

Last Updated: November 12, 2007