Create Assessments allows users to build and manage assessments using questions from the item bank or newly created items. From this screen, users can search for existing assessments, preview or edit them, and create new assessments. When creating an assessment, users can add questions, organize items, and configure assessment settings such as tags and delivery options.
The profile permissions for administrative users control whether administrative users can access the Create Assessments screen, create new assessments, share assessments, and edit content within the district.
1. In the Users menu, click Profiles.
2. From the Permissions tab, select Menu from the Permission Type pull-down. Select Admin from the Role pull-down. Select the applicable profile from the corresponding pull-down.
3. Click Submit.
4. Click the Assessment tab.
5. In the Assessment Setup section, select the applicable check boxes for Create Assessments.
Create Assessments: Select the View check box to allow profile users to access the Create Assessments screen and search for existing assessments. Select the Edit check box to allow users to create new assessments. Select the Delete check box to allow users to delete assessments.
Show All Assessments: Select the View check box to allow users to view all assessments within the workspace in the Create Assessments screen, allowing users to edit assessment content as needed even if the assessment is not explicitly shared with the user.
Scope - Create Exam: Select the View check box to allow users to create new assessments in Create Assessments.
Scope - Update Exam: Select the View check box to allow users to edit existing assessments in Create Assessments.
Scope - Create Item: Select the View check box to allow users to add items (questions) to an existing assessment via the Create Assessments screen.
Scope - Update Item: Select the View check box to allow users to edit items (questions) on an existing assessment through the Create Assessments screen.
Scope - Update Audiences: Select the View check box to allow users to update item visibility settings in the assessment editor, including restricting item bank questions to specific user audiences.
6. Click Save to apply changes to profile permissions.
The profile permissions for teachers control whether teachers can access the Create Assessments screen, create new assessments outside of the Gradebook, and share assessments.
1. In the Users menu, click Profiles.
2. From the Permissions tab, select Menu from the Permission Type pull-down. Select Teacher from the Role pull-down. Select the applicable profile from the corresponding pull-down.
3. Click Submit.
4. Click the Grades tab.
5. In the Assessment Setup section, select the applicable check boxes for Create Assessments permissions.
Create Assessments: Select the View check box to allow profile users to access the Create Assessments screen and search for existing items.
Scope - Create Exam: Select the View check box to allow users to create new assessments in Create Assessments.
Scope - Update Exam: Select the View check box to allow users to edit existing assessments in Create Assessments.
Scope - Create Item: Select the View check box to allow users to add items (questions) to an existing assessment via the Create Assessments screen.
Scope - Update Item: Select the View check box to allow users to edit items (questions) on an existing assessment through the Create Assessments screen.
The Guided Exam Builder provides a structured way to create an assessment by automatically generating questions based on selected criteria. Instead of manually searching for items, you can choose standards, question types, and other filters, and the system will populate the assessment with matching questions from the item bank.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Assessments.
To access the Create Assessments submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the + Assessment button to start creating a new assessment.
To view the +Assessment button, your profile must be set up with the Scope-Create Exam permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > Create Assessments. Users without this permission won't be able to create new assessments.
3. Select the Settings tab to enter a Title and select a Subject, Grade Level, Maturity, and Language for the assessment. See The Settings Tab for more information.
4. Select the Items tab, then click the Builder button.
5. Enter the Basic Information by selecting the desired Content Subject, Content Grade/Course, and Language. These selections define which questions are eligible to be automatically added to the assessment.
6. Click Select Standards to open a pop-up where you can choose the standards to be assessed.
7. Select the check box next to the Standards you want to be assessed, then click the Select X Objective button. The button displays the number of objectives you selected.
8. In Desired Qty, enter the number of items you want to include in the assessment for the selected standard. The Available Qty displays how many items are currently available in the item bank for that standard.
9. Optionally, click Select Passages to open a pop-up where you can find items that use a specific passage.
a. Select the check box next to the Passage whose items you want to include in the assessment, then click the Select X Passage button. The button displays the number of passages you selected.
10. For Question Type Preferences, select the question types you'd like to include in the assessment. The question types available are based on the items that are connected to the standards.
a. To select all available question types, click All. Click None to clear all selected question types.
b. To individually select question types, select the check box next to each question type you want to include in the assessment.
11. When all settings have been configured, click Build Assessment.
12. The Assessment Editor screen displays the newly generated assessment, populated with questions that match the selected criteria. See The Items Tab for more information on moving items and making edits.
13. Select the Standards tab, then select the check box next to each standard you want to measure in the assessment. The selected standards determine which standards are included in reporting and used to evaluate student performance.
The available standards are based on the items included in the assessment and the standards assigned to each item.
14. Select the Preview tab to view the student experience with the assessment. See The Preview Tab for more information.
15. Click the Settings icon to configure exam options. See Configuring Exam Options and Exam Actions for more information.
16. Click Save Assessment when you're done creating the assessment.
Users can create an assessment by selecting questions directly from the item bank. The item bank provides a collection of pre-built questions that can be searched, filtered, previewed, and added to an assessment based on specific criteria such as subject, grade level, standards, and question type. Using this method, users can efficiently build assessments by choosing individual items that align with instructional goals, allowing for greater control over the content and structure of the assessment.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Assessments.
To access the Create Assessments submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the + Assessment button to start creating a new assessment.
To view the +Assessment button, your profile must be set up with the Scope-Create Exam permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > Create Assessments. Users without this permission won't be able to create new assessments.
3. Select the Settings tab to enter a Title and select a Subject, Grade Level, Maturity, and Language for the assessment. See The Settings Tab for more information.
4. Select the Items tab, then click the Search Items button.
5. After you search and select the items you want to add to the assessment, click the Select X Items button. The button displays the number of items you selected.
6. The Assessment Editor screen displays the items you selected. See The Items Tab for more information on moving items and making edits.
7. Select the Standards tab, then select the check box next to each standard you want to measure in the assessment. The selected standards determine which standards are included in reporting and used to evaluate student performance.
The available standards are based on the items included in the assessment and the standards assigned to each item.
8. Select the Preview tab to view the student experience with the assessment. See The Preview Tab for more information.
9. Click the Settings icon to configure exam options. See Configuring Exam Options and Exam Actions for more information.
10. Click Save Assessment when you're done creating the assessment.
This section explains how to add questions by passage when creating an assessment. Adding questions by passage allows users to locate reading passages from the item bank and add all associated questions at once. This is useful for creating assessments that focus on text-based analysis, ensuring that selected questions are grouped around a shared passage and aligned to a common context.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Assessments.
To access the Create Assessments submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the + Assessment button to start creating a new assessment.
To view the +Assessment button, your profile must be set up with the Scope-Create Exam permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > Create Assessments. Users without this permission won't be able to create new assessments.
3. Select the Settings tab to enter a Title and select a Subject, Grade Level, Maturity, and Language for the assessment. See The Settings Tab for more information.
4. Select the Items tab, then click the Search Passages button.
5. Search and select the passage and its associated items you want to add to the assessment, then click the Select X Items button. The button displays the number of passages you selected.
6. The Assessment Editor screen displays the items associated with the passage you selected.
7. If other items are already included in the assessment, click the Arranged Items icon to group and reorder questions by their associated passage. This helps organize the assessment so that all questions tied to the same passage are displayed together, improving the flow and readability for students. See The Items Tab for more information on arranging and editing items.
8. Select the Standards tab, then select the check box next to each standard you want to measure in the assessment. The selected standards determine which standards are included in reporting and used to evaluate student performance.
The available standards are based on the items included in the assessment and the standards assigned to each item.
9. Select the Preview tab to view the student experience with the assessment. See The Preview Tab for more information.
10. Click the Settings icon to configure exam options. See Configuring Exam Options and Exam Actions for more information.
11. Click Save Assessment when you're done creating the assessment.
Users can create new questions directly within an assessment when existing items in the item bank do not meet their needs. This allows users to build custom items on the fly, ensuring the assessment aligns with specific instructional goals or content requirements. Newly created questions are added to the assessment and saved to the item bank for future use.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Assessments.
To access the Create Assessments submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the + Assessment button to start creating a new assessment.
To view the +Assessment button, your profile must be set up with the Scope-Create Exam permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > Create Assessments. Users without this permission won't be able to create new assessments.
3. Select the Settings tab to enter a Title and select a Subject, Grade Level, Maturity, and Language for the assessment. See The Settings Tab for more information.
4. Select the Items tab, then click the Create Item button. See Create Questions > Creating a New Item for more information.
Users can configure exam options and actions for an assessment. Exam options allow you to control how the assessment behaves for students, including features such as access, tools, and scoring.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Assessments.
To access the Create Assessments submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing assessment or create a new assessment by clicking the + Assessment button.
To view the +Assessment button, your profile must be set up with the Scope-Create Exam permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > Create Assessments. Users without this permission won't be able to create new assessments.
3. Click the Settings icon to view and edit exam options and actions.
Enable Lockdown Browser: When selected, restricts access to other applications, browser tabs, and external resources while students are taking the assessment.
Allow Portal Alerts: When selected, displays alerts in the user portal to notify users about assessment activity, such as assignments and completion status.
Allow Item Response Feedback: When selected, allows feedback to be provided and viewed for individual item responses.
Password: Enter a password and require students to enter the password before accessing the assessment.
Bubble Sheet Use Label for Options (1-char limit): When selected, restricts bubble sheet responses to single-character answer choices (e.g., A–G) for compatibility with scanning.
Shuffle Items: When selected, randomizes the order of questions for each student.
Partial Credit: When selected, allows students to receive partial points for partially correct responses on supported question types.
Enable Line Reader: When selected, provides a movable highlight bar to help students focus on one line of text at a time.
Enable Text Highlighter: When selected, allows students to highlight text within the assessment.
Enable Answer Eliminator: When selected, allows students to eliminate incorrect answer choices on multiple-choice questions.
Enable Save and Exit: When selected, allows students to save their progress and return to the assessment later within the available time window.
Secure Assessment: When selected, restricts access to assessment content and limits visibility in certain reports and areas of the system.
Calculator Type: Specify the type of calculator available to students (e.g., basic, scientific, graphing, or none).
Allow Retakes: When selected, allows students to retake the assessment.
Retake Interval (minutes): Enter the number of minutes a student must wait before attempting a retake.
Time Limit: Set the maximum amount of time allowed to complete the assessment.
Duplicate Assessment: When clicked, creates a copy of the current assessment that can be edited independently.
Use the Print Exam options to print the assessment and the assessment answer key. See Printing an Assessment or Printing an Answer Key for more information.
To access the Print Exam options, your profile must be set up with the Printing permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > District Assessments.
4. Click the X to return to the Edit Assessment screen.
Users can share an assessment to provide access to other users, such as teachers or administrators, for collaboration or use. Sharing allows others to view, assign, or edit the assessment based on the selected permissions. This ensures assessments can be distributed efficiently while maintaining control over who can modify or interact with the content. See District Assessments > Sharing an Assessment for more information.
Users can edit an assessment when they need to update assessment details, modify questions, adjust settings, and refine the overall structure to better align with instructional goals. Changes can be made at any time prior to assigning the assessment to ensure the content is accurate and ready for student use.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Assessments.
To access the Create Assessments submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing assessment.
3. Make the necessary edits, then click Save Assessment.
Search for an existing assessment to quickly locate it in the workspace. Assessments can be searched by title, metadata, tags, or other configured criteria. Use search filters to help narrow results so you can find the exact assessment to review, edit, or preview.
To view all assessments within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Assessments permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see assessments they created or that have been explicitly shared with them.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Assessments.
To access the Create Assessments submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Use the search pull-down to select a specific search parameter or select Search All.
3. Enter a question title, unique ID, keyword, or other metadata to search for an item.
4. Use the filters to find items based on subject, language, maturity, and other metadata.
a. Select the arrows to expand or collapse filters.
b. Select a check box to see items related to that specific metadata.
Users can print an assessment as a Word doc or PDF. This is useful for paper-based testing, offline access, or sharing assessment content with others.
To access the printing options for an assessment, your profile must be set up with the Printing permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > District Assessments.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Assessments.
To access the Create Assessments submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing assessment.
To view the +Assessment button, your profile must be set up with the Scope-Create Exam permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > Create Assessments. Users without this permission won't be able to create new assessments.
3. Click the Settings icon.
4. Option 1: To generate and download a Word Doc of the assessment, click Print to Word in the Print Assessment section. Then, you can share the Word file, open the assessment in Word to make edits, or print a physical copy of the assessment.
4. Option 2: To generate and download a PDF of the assessment, click Print to PDF in the Print Assessment section. Then, you can share the PDF file or print a physical copy of the assessment.
Users can print an answer key as a Word file or PDF. This is useful for offline access or sharing the answer key with others.
To access the printing options for an answer key, your profile must be set up with the Printing permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > District Assessments.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Assessments.
To access the Create Assessments submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing assessment.
To view the +Assessment button, your profile must be set up with the Scope-Create Exam permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment > Assessment Setup > Create Assessments. Users without this permission won't be able to create new assessments.
3. Click the Settings icon.
4. Option 1: To generate and download a Word doc of the answer key, click Print to Word in the Print Answer Key section. Then, you can share the Word file, open the answer key in Word to make edits, or print a physical copy of the answer key.
4. Option 2: To generate and download a PDF of the answer key, click Print to PDF in the Print Answer Key section. Then, you can share the PDF file or print a physical copy of the answer key.






































































































































