How to Modify a Test

November 7, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

Modifying a Test within a Blackboard Course

To modify a test please follow the steps outlined below:

Log into Blackboard
Navigate to the Content Area you have deployed your test to (for example, Assignments)
Click the Double Drop Down Arrow to the right of the test you wish to modify
Select either Edit the Test (allows you to edit the test questions) or Edit the Test Options (allows you to edit any option you selected when you deployed the test)
Edit the Test or the Test Options
Click Submit

November 7, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

To create a Test please follow the steps outlined below:

Log into Blackboard
Navigate to the course Control Panel
Click the Course Tools link
Click the Test, Surveys, and Pools link
Click the Tests Link
Click the Build Test button
Provide a Name, Description, and Instructions for your test in the spaces provided
Click the Submit button
Click the Creation Settings button
Select your Options (an explanation is provided below)
Click Submit
Click Create Question
Select the Question Type you wish to create (please see the following list for a description of all question types)
Complete the required fields for the Question Type you selected and click Submit
Repeat steps 12-14 until you have completed creating your assessment.

October 31, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Student

MyGrades will show you a list of completed assignments and their grades.

Log into Blackboard
Select your course from the Course List
From the Course Menu select Tools.
From the Tools page, select MyGrades.
The page now displays a list of all the assignments and tests [through Blackboard] for which you can get a grade. There is an icon next to each assignment, so you can quickly see where you stand with each assignment/test, or if there was an error in submission.
Once the instructor has graded your assignment, the grade will appear next to the assignment, as well as a running total for the course.
NOTE: If your instructor has assignments outside of Blackboard that they have not included, MyGrades may not accurately reflect your grade for the course.

October 31, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Student

Instructors have the option to provide assessments through Blackboard.

Log into Blackboard
Select your course from the Course List
From the Course Menu select Content
Navigate to the Assessment that you wish to take. For this example, I am selecting a test titled “Test 1”
Follow the instructions for the Assessment. Select Begin when you are ready to start. NOTE: Some tests may have a time limit and/or must be completed when started. Be sure you have enough time to complete the test before you start.
At the top of each question, on the right-hand side, you will see how many points the question is worth as well as an option to save the answer. It is a good idea to save your answers after each one, just to be safe in case the power goes out or some other problem arises.

There are several different kinds of questions, including essay questions, short answer, true/false, etc. depending on how your instructor created the assessment.
When you have completed your test, select Save and Submit
If you have accidently left an answer blank, a pop-up window will appear, warning you.

Select Cancel and answer the skipped question.
Otherwise, a pop-up window will show, asking you to confirm your submission. Select Ok.
You should get a screen that says ‘Test Submitted’.
Once the instructor has graded your assessment, the grade, with any feedback, will appear in MyGrades.
NOTE: If your instructor has assignments outside of Blackboard, MyGrades may not accurately reflect your grade for the course.