How to Deploy your Test in BlackBoard

November 7, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

Deploying a Test within a Blackboard Course

To deploy a Test please follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Log into Blackboard
  2. Navigate to the Content Area you wish to deploy the test in (for example, Assignments)
  3. Click the Evaluate button
  4. Click Create a Test from the resulting menu
  5. Select your Test from the Add Test list box
  6. Click Submit
  7. The next screen will be the Test Options box.  Select your options in Sections 2-5 (see the handout on Test Options for an explanation of each)
  8. Click Submit
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Exploring Test Options

November 7, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

Test Options in Blackboard

The following is an explanation of the options available (when creating, deploying or editing) for tests within Blackboard:

 

Under Section 2 Test Availability the following options are available:

Under Section 3 Self-Assessment Options the following options are available:

Under Section 4 Test Feedback the following options are available:

Under Section 5 Test Presentation the following options are available:

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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:

  1. Log into Blackboard
  2. Navigate to the Content Area you have deployed your test to (for example, Assignments)
  3. Click the Double Drop Down Arrow to the right of the test you wish to modify
  4. 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)
  5. Edit the Test or the Test Options
  6. Click Submit

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How to Create a Test

November 7, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

Creating a Test within a Blackboard Course

To create a Test please follow the steps outlined below:

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

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Where do I view my grades on Blackboard?

October 31, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Student

Overview and Navigation: MyGrades

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

  1. Log into Blackboard
  2. Select your course from the Course List
  3. From the Course Menu select Tools.
  4. From the Tools page, select MyGrades.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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