Build or Generate Tests
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VEGA AI provides two types of tests for educators: Practice Tests and Custom Tests. Both are designed to meet specific assessment needs, from quick evaluations to comprehensive exams. In this guide, we will explain every feature and option available in detail to ensure educators can use this feature effectively.
Overview
Practice tests are designed to help students strengthen specific skills or concepts. VEGA AI offers multiple ways to create practice tests:
Generate Practice Tests Using AI: Automatically create tests by specifying topics, difficulty levels, or other parameters.
Build Practice Tests Manually: Customize your test by selecting specific questions from the Question Database.
Practice tests include options like:
Exit Ticket Generator: A quick assessment tool to measure students' understanding at the end of a lesson.
Quiz Generator: Create quizzes to assess knowledge on specific topics.
Assignment Generator: Design detailed assignments covering multiple concepts.
Homework Generator: Create tasks for students to practice at home.
Step-by-Step Guide for Practice Tests
Access the Practice Tests Section:
Go to the "Practice Tests" tab on the course dashboard. This section shows the test creation options and a list of previously created tests (if any).
Create a New Practice Test:
You can either:
Generate with AI: Click on one of the test generators (e.g., Quiz Generator) to create a test automatically based on your inputs.
Build Manually: Use the "Build Manually" option to create a test by selecting specific questions from the Question Database.
Generate a Test Using AI:
Choose the type of test (Quiz, Assignment, etc.).
Select the question type (MCQs, Passage-based, or Open-ended Questions).
Specify the number of questions.
Optionally, upload reference material like syllabi or notes or provide a brief description of the topic and desired difficulty level.
VEGA AI will generate a test based on your inputs. You can preview, edit, or finalize the questions before saving the test.
Build a Test Manually:
Click on "Build Manually" and provide a name for the test.
Select the type of test (Assignment, Quiz, Homework, or Exit Ticket).
Use the Question Database to pick specific questions:
Filters Available: You can filter questions by difficulty level, topic, type (MCQ, Open-ended), and verification status.
Preview Questions: Before adding, you can preview each question to ensure it fits your requirements.
Add questions one by one to the test.
Finalize the Practice Test:
After adding questions, review the list in the "Selected Questions" section.
You can remove any question by clicking the delete icon next to it.
Once the test is finalized, click "Create" to save it.
Assign the Practice Test:
Assign the test to a batch of students or specific individuals.
Set the start and end date for the test.
Decide if you want the test to be available for free to all students.
Overview
Custom Tests are advanced assessments tailored to specific needs, such as full-length mock exams or multi-section tests. These tests provide more flexibility, allowing educators to create structured assessments.
Step-by-Step Guide for Custom Tests
Access the Custom Tests Section:
Click on the "Custom Tests" tab in the dashboard.
Set Basic Test Details:
Provide a Test Name to identify the test.
Add a Test Description to explain its purpose. Students will see this when they will attempt this custom test.
Write Test Instructions to guide students. Whatever Instruction you will give here will be shown to students when they start the test.
Configure Test Sections:
Choose the number of sections (up to two) for the test.
For each section:
Provide a Section Name.
Decide if the section will be adaptive (difficulty adjusts based on student responses).
Select the number of modules and variations (different versions of the same module with varying difficulty).
Set Module Details:
Add a name for the module (e.g., "Geometry Module").
Set the module duration and the number of questions.
Decide whether to allow access to a digital calculator during the test.
Specify the interval between sections (if applicable).
Add Questions to Custom Test:
Use the Question Database to select specific questions.
Filter questions by difficulty, topic, and type to find the most relevant ones.
Preview and add questions to each section/module.
Save and Finalize the Test:
Once all sections and modules are complete, click "Create" to save the custom test.
Viewing Tests:
The "Practice Tests" and "Custom Tests" tabs display all created tests in a list format.
Information like test type, creation date, and assigned students is visible.
Actions:
Assign: Allocate tests to students or batches with specified start and end dates.
Test Insights:
After a test is completed, view performance insights to understand how students performed on specific questions or topics.
AI-Generated Tests:
Save time by letting VEGA AI create tests automatically based on specific criteria.
Manual Test Building:
Full control over question selection ensures the test aligns perfectly with teaching goals.
Flexible Assignment:
Assign tests to individual students, batches, or make them available for all users.
Student Insights:
Analyze performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
VEGA AI's test creation tools are designed to be simple yet powerful, helping educators provide meaningful assessments with minimal effort. This guide ensures you can make full use of these features to enhance the learning experience for your students.
