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Exams & Assessments Documentation

Complete guide to managing exams and assessments in the Academix system

Supported Question Types

Multiple Choice

Questions with predefined answer options.

Single correct answer, multiple correct answers

True/False

Binary choice questions with true or false options.

True, False statements

Short Answer

Brief text responses with specific word limits.

One-word answers, brief explanations

Essay

Long-form written responses with detailed analysis.

Extended responses, analysis questions

Matching

Matching items from two columns.

Terms and definitions, concepts and examples

File Upload

Allow students to upload files as responses.

Documents, images, presentations

Assessment Form Fields

Assessment Type

Choose the type of assessment (exam, quiz, assignment, project).

Subject & Class

Select the subject and class for the assessment.

Title & Description

Provide a clear title and detailed description of the assessment.

Questions

Add various types of questions with scoring and feedback.

Time Limits

Set duration and access time windows for the assessment.

Grading Criteria

Define scoring rubrics and evaluation criteria.

Assessment Management Actions

Create Assessment

Generate new exams, quizzes, or assignments.

Edit Assessment

Modify existing assessments before administration.

Schedule Exam

Set exam dates, times, and room assignments.

Administer Exam

Monitor exam progress and ensure security.

Grade Assessment

Grade submissions and provide feedback.

View Results

Access detailed performance analytics and reports.

Export Results

Export assessment data and reports.

Archive Assessment

Archive completed assessments for future reference.

Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Creating a New Assessment

Generate a comprehensive assessment with various question types and configurations.

1

Navigate to the Exams dashboard

2

Click 'Create New Assessment' or 'Add Assessment'

3

Select the assessment type (exam, quiz, assignment, project)

4

Choose the subject and class from the dropdown menus

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Enter a clear title and detailed description

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Set the assessment duration and time limits

7

Configure access settings and availability dates

8

Add questions using the question builder

9

Set scoring criteria and point values

10

Preview the assessment for accuracy

11

Save and publish the assessment

2

Adding Different Question Types

Create various types of questions to assess different learning objectives.

1

In the assessment builder, click 'Add Question'

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Select the question type from the available options

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For multiple choice: Enter the question text and add answer options

4

For true/false: Enter the statement and mark correct answer

5

For short answer: Set the question and word limit

6

For essay: Provide the prompt and set character limits

7

For matching: Create two columns of items to match

8

For file upload: Set file type restrictions and size limits

9

Assign point values to each question

10

Add feedback for correct/incorrect answers

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Save the question and continue adding more

3

Scheduling an Exam

Set up exam schedules with specific dates, times, and room assignments.

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Go to Exams > Schedule Management

2

Select the assessment to schedule

3

Choose the exam date and time

4

Set the duration and time zone

5

Assign classrooms or exam venues

6

Select proctors or supervisors

7

Configure access windows (start/end times)

8

Set up any special accommodations

9

Review the schedule for conflicts

10

Send notifications to students and teachers

11

Publish the exam schedule

4

Administering an Online Exam

Monitor and manage online exam administration with security measures.

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Access the exam administration dashboard

2

Select the active exam to monitor

3

View real-time participant list and status

4

Monitor for any technical issues or violations

5

Send announcements to all participants if needed

6

Handle any access issues or password resets

7

Monitor submission progress and completion rates

8

Address any reported problems or questions

9

Ensure exam security and prevent cheating

10

Close the exam at the scheduled end time

5

Grading Assessments

Grade student submissions and provide detailed feedback.

1

Navigate to Exams > Grading

2

Select the assessment to grade

3

View the list of student submissions

4

For automated questions: Review auto-graded results

5

For manual grading: Open each submission

6

Apply the grading rubric or criteria

7

Add comments and feedback for each question

8

Assign scores based on the established criteria

9

Review the overall assessment score

10

Save the grades and feedback

11

Release grades to students when ready

6

Generating Performance Reports

Create comprehensive reports on student performance and assessment effectiveness.

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Go to Reports > Assessment Analytics

2

Select the assessment or time period

3

Choose the report type (individual, class, comparative)

4

Include relevant metrics (scores, completion rates, time spent)

5

Generate question-level analysis

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View performance trends and patterns

7

Identify areas of strength and weakness

8

Export the report in desired format

9

Share reports with relevant stakeholders

10

Use insights to improve future assessments

7

Managing Question Banks

Create and maintain reusable question banks for efficient assessment creation.

1

Navigate to Exams > Question Banks

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Click 'Create New Question Bank'

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Enter a name and description for the bank

4

Select the subject and topic areas

5

Add questions to the bank using the question builder

6

Tag questions with difficulty levels and topics

7

Set question metadata (type, points, time estimate)

8

Organize questions into categories or sections

9

Review and validate all questions in the bank

10

Save the question bank for future use

11

Share the bank with other teachers if appropriate

8

Setting Up Exam Security

Implement security measures to maintain exam integrity and prevent cheating.

1

Go to Settings > Exam Security

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Configure browser restrictions and lockdown settings

3

Set up proctoring requirements and monitoring

4

Enable question randomization and answer shuffling

5

Configure time limits and access controls

6

Set up plagiarism detection for written responses

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Establish clear exam policies and procedures

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Train proctors on security protocols

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Test security measures before exam day

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Monitor for any security violations during exams

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Document and address any security incidents

Detailed Guide

Exams & Assessments Overview

The Exams & Assessments module provides comprehensive tools for creating, administering, and evaluating various types of academic assessments. It allows teachers to create exams, assignments, and quizzes, manage test schedules, track student performance, and generate detailed analytics. The system supports multiple question types, automated grading, and secure exam administration.

Key Features

Create and manage various types of assessments including exams, quizzes, assignments, and projects, support multiple question types (multiple choice, essay, short answer, etc.), implement secure exam administration with time limits and access controls, provide automated grading for objective questions, track student performance and generate detailed analytics, manage exam schedules and room assignments, and integrate with the grading system for comprehensive evaluation.

Exams Dashboard

The exams dashboard provides an overview of all assessment activities. It displays upcoming exams, recent results, performance statistics, and assessment analytics. You can view exams by subject, class, or date, and access quick actions for creating new assessments or reviewing results.

Creating Assessments

To create an assessment: Select the assessment type (exam, quiz, assignment), choose the subject and class, set the title and description, add questions with various types (multiple choice, essay, etc.), configure time limits and access settings, set grading criteria and rubrics, and publish the assessment. The system validates the assessment structure and ensures all required fields are completed.

Question Types

Support multiple question types including multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay, matching, and file upload questions. Each question type has specific configuration options for scoring, feedback, and display. Teachers can create question banks and reuse questions across different assessments.

Exam Administration

Manage secure exam administration with features like time limits, access controls, and anti-cheating measures. Schedule exams with specific start and end times, assign rooms and proctors, implement question randomization, and monitor exam progress in real-time. Support both online and offline exam modes.

Automated Grading

Automatically grade objective questions and provide instant feedback to students. Support manual grading for subjective questions with rubrics and scoring guides. Calculate final scores, generate grade reports, and provide detailed feedback on performance. Integrate with the main grading system for comprehensive evaluation.

Performance Analytics

Generate comprehensive analytics on student performance, question difficulty, and assessment effectiveness. View detailed reports on individual student performance, class averages, question analysis, and trend analysis. Identify areas for improvement and track progress over time.

Exam Scheduling

Schedule exams with specific dates, times, and durations. Manage exam conflicts and room assignments. Send notifications to students and teachers about upcoming exams. Coordinate with the timetable system to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Best Practices

Create clear and unambiguous questions, establish consistent grading criteria, maintain exam security and integrity, provide adequate time for completion, regularly review and update question banks, backup assessment data regularly, train staff on proper exam administration procedures, and maintain clear communication about exam policies and procedures.