Taking Assessments
- alex.prince@umass.edu (Unlicensed)
- Timothy Sheaffer
- Elena Olson (Unlicensed)
The following video, instructions, and imagery will guide you through the process of taking assessments.
Quick Steps: Taking Assessments
1. Navigate to a test and click the title of the test. (Test locations vary by course. You can check your course menu for a link to tests or ask your instructor if you have difficulty locating a particular assessment.)
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2. To take the test, click Begin. Please review all instructions before starting the test.
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3. When you are finished answering the test questions, click Save and Submit. If your instructor has set a timer, you will need to complete the test within the time period, even if you save and resume. Your instructor can also set the test to be completed in one sitting. 
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*Note: Instructors can associate a grading rubric with essay, file response, or short answer questions on a test. If they have shared the rubric with students, a “View Rubric” button appears next to the test question. Click on the rubric icon to view the grading criteria.