Tests & Quizzes

The Tests tool allows instructors to administer online quizzes and exams. The tool offers many different types of questions (Multiple Choice, Short Answer, True/False, etc.). Many types of questions can be graded automatically. Instructors can control the release dates and times for quizzes, set time limits, allow multiple attempts, grant extensions, and more.

• Accessing the Test Tool
• Creating a Test
  • Using a Question Set
• Deploying a Test
• Test Setup Best Practices
• Creating a Random Block of Questions
• Randomizing Question Order
• Randomizing Answer Order
• Creating Exceptions for Exams/Tests/Quizzes
  • Granting an Extension for a Test (Exceptions)
  • Granting Extended Time on a Timed Test (Exceptions)
• Student's Test Status Shows As In Progress or Needs Grading
• Grading Tests
  • Re-Grading a Test Question
  • Grading Tests Anonymously
• Viewing Test Statistics (Item Analysis)
• Surveys
  • Setting Up Surveys in Blackboard
  • Creating and Deploying Surveys
  • Viewing the Survey Results

Information about quizzes and tests from the student perspective can be found on the Quizzes & Tests Student Orientation and Resource page. Please share this resource with your students.