Quizzes
Brightspace has updated the Quiz editing experience.
New look, same features
In May 2023, Brightspace updated the Quizzes settings layout. The functionality is still the same, but the way settings are displayed and described for instructors now looks more like the Assignments tool.
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See how to create a Quiz, add questions, and link the quiz to a grade book item.
Create a quiz
Step 1: Create the quiz
Click Quizzes on the navbar
Click the blue New Quiz button
Write the quiz name in the Name field (use the same name you used/will use in Grades)
Add the total points, due date, and create an associated Grades tool item if applicable.
Step 2: Add questions
To add a new question use the blue Add button and choose New Question
Use the question editor to write out your question. See the preview on the right side of the screen
Click Options at the upper right to add feedback
When you're done you can either click Save, or use the up arrow next to Save to continue adding more questions
Step 3: Choose evaluation and feedback settings
Click the Evaluation and Feedback tab on the right hand side of the page.
Check the box that says "Auto-publish attempt results immediately upon completion" if all your questions can be auto-graded by the system
Check "Synchronize to grade book on publish" if you'd like the score to go to the Grades tool.
Select the type of feedback you want students to see using the "When published, display to learners:" options.
What if your exam is a document that students need to download, complete, and upload?
In the Quiz Questions section click Add/Edit Questions
Click "New Question" and choose "Written Response" as the question type
Click the "Insert Stuff" icon in the text editor, then choose "My Computer" to attach your exam document.
Ensure that checkboxes for "Enable HTML Editor for learner responses" and "Enable inserted images and attachments" are checked.
Choose "Written Response" as the question type and write some basic instructions in the "Short Description" field. The "Points" field can be the value of the entire exam.
The "Insert Stuff" button can be hard to find if you've never used it before. Click on the text entry field first, and then look for an icon that looks like a grid of 4 basic shapes.
If the exam file is stored on your hard drive, choose "My Computer" from the list of options. Your file will show up as a hyperlinks that students can click on to download the file.
Make sure that the two checkboxes for "Enable HTML Editor" and "Enable inserted images and attachments" are both checked. This will allow students to upload their completed exam document.
Pro Tip: Configure Quiz Settings
Use the tabs at right of your quiz editor page to configure the quiz settings.
Use Availability Dates and Completion to...
Make the quiz visible to students
Set availability dates and due dates
Set exceptions for certain students (via Special Access)
Use Timing and Display
Set a time limit
Choose pagination options
Use Attempts and Completion to...
Set the number of attempts allowed
Use Evaluation and Feedback to...
Control what students are able to review after submitting the quiz