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Contents 1 Overview 2 Finding the Quizzes & Tests Tool 3 Knowing the Online Assessment Environment 4 Useful Information from the Assessment Start-Up Page 5 What to Expect Beginning the Assessment 6 Considerations 7 Retake Requests 8 FAQ about Quizzes & Tests tool

Overview

The Quizzes & Tests tool enables students to answer multiple choice quizzes, tests, or exams on-line. Throughout this article, they will be referred to as "assessments".

Finding the Quizzes & Tests Tool

Once the instructor (professor) enables the Quizzes & Tests tool in your site, it should be visible in the left menu under the "Assessment" group (see image to right).

Knowing the Online Assessment Environment

Before taking any online assessment it is recommended to know the evaluation environment in order to avoid misunderstandings that could affect your performance during the assessment. Instructors may have a practice quiz available for you in your course site so you can become familiar with the tool.

The images below shows the entry links to available assessments in your site and the start-up page of a mock assessment entitled Screen Captures 101 (Practice Quiz). You should carefully read the About this quiz information provided in this section in order to gauge your time and avoid mistakes.

Available Quizzes & Tests

Assessment Start-up Page

Note: It is very important to take the practice assessment as many times as you need until you are comfortable using the Quizzes & Tests tool in CLEW.

Useful Information from the Assessment Start-Up Page

• Assessment identification name and/or number.
• Availability date and time of the assessment.
• The duration of the assessment.
• Maximum number of times the assessment can be taken.
• The number of times the assessment has been taken.
• Begin this assessment link
• Available scores
• Other information your instructor may need you to know

What to Expect Beginning the Assessment

After clicking on the Start link, the assessment is officially running and the first page is displayed. You should be able to see an interface as shown below. You can see a running clock in the upper right corner of the page (if there is a time limit), indicating the remaining time to complete the assessment, as well as the assessment identification and its guidelines. Information, instructions or case studies will be placed ahead of the first question.

Typical Interface

To submit your answers click on the Submit my answers button at the end of the page. Notice that the clock will be always visible for timed assessments, indicating the official remaining time for the assessments as the image below demonstrates.

Quiz/Test Submit Button

Note: The clock cannot be paused by minimizing the browser or other means. The image below shows the prompt to confirm submission of your answers.

Quizzes & Tests Confirmation Dialog Box Message

Once the time specified for the assessment is over or if you did not submit your answers by clicking on Submit my answers button, the evaluation will close automatically preventing any further changes and auto-submit. The information may or may not include the results of the assessment (depending on what the instructor has requested). The following image illustrates the final screen of the assessment with optional information that may/may not be configured by the instructor.

Quizzes & Tests Final Score Information (Optional)

Important: Do not leave the assessment webpage until you have submitted your results. Reloading or navigating away will result in the loss of the data previously entered. All retake attempts/requests are only approved by your instructor, therefore please contact them directly if this applies to you.

Considerations

As a student, it is important for you to know what to expect prior to your online assessment. Here is a list of common facts about the Quizzes & Tests tool that YOU SHOULD KNOW before taking an online assessment on CLEW:

1. Students will have only ONE attempt (unless otherwise specified by the instructor) and any attempt to open the exam will count as their official attempt. Therefore, students will not be able to reopen the assessment after the first time.
2. Closing your browser window or tab prior to completing and submitting your assessment will result in an incomplete attempt or submission.
3. Using the browser's navigational buttons indiscriminately will result in an incomplete attempt or submission.
4. Computer crashes will be considered as an incomplete submission.

Note: It is strongly suggested to use Firefox as the internet browser during your assessment. It's free, downloads in seconds and installs in minutes from Mozilla Firefox

Retake Requests

Retake/exception requests will only be acted upon if originated by the instructor. Student retake requests to CLEW Support will not be approved and will be referred to the instructor.

FAQ about Quizzes & Tests tool

• What do we need to access these tests?

An active internet connection, a browser like Mozilla Firefox and access to the CLEW website with your UWindsor ID is all you need to access online assessment.

• Can I use my own computer?

Yes, you can own use your computer if that is what your instructor requests. Other important information about conditions may be provided by your instructor.

• Can I see my results immediately?

If your instructor has requested that results be immediately available after the assessment you will see a link to access them, otherwise that feature has not been enabled. Note: Scores will be visible after successful submission.

• Can I answer the quiz/test at any time?

You can only take the assessment during the time window specified by the instructor.

• Can I retake the quiz/test if the computer crashes?

You should report the incident to your instructor and he/she will deal with issues on a case-by-case basis.

• Can I save my answers and return to them later?

No, you only have one attempt to complete the assessment once you click on the Submit my answers button. There is no draft option. Once you open/start an assessment, you must finish and submit in one attempt.