Create a Test
It is easy to create a new test. Powerful features such as drag-and-drop content movement, filters, and wizards make test creation a snap.
To create a new test:
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If necessary, close the currently open test or question set.
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Click the Create a new test link in the editor pane or select New Test from the Options drop-down menu in the tests pane.
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Enter a test title.
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Click to select a location for the test. You can choose an existing folder or create a new one by clicking New Folder.
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Choose a build option and click Next.
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If you want the wizard to randomly choose questions from selected question sets/tests based on question type (e.g., multiple choice, essay), choose the Build a test with questions selected by question type option.
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If you want the wizard to randomly choose questions from selected question sets/tests based on question information (e.g., difficulty level, state standards), choose the Build a test with questions selected by specific question information option.
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If you want to select specific questions for your test, choose the Build an empty test option. Then add questions to your test.
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Click to expand to the folders that contain the questions you want to include on your test. Click the check boxes next to the question sets/tests from which you would like questions to be selected and then click Next. Depending on how many question sets/tests you choose, it may take a while to populate the list.
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If necessary, select one or more question languages and click Next.
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Select the number of questions to include on the test based on question type or question information and click Next. The wizard allows for a maximum of 300 questions on a test.
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Review the information on the summary screen. Click Finish to build your test and open it in the editor pane, or click Back to change your selections.
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Once you have created your test, you can print it or assign it as an online test to your students. To assign a test to your students, switch to the Classes and Assignments component.