Assessments are a powerful tool for enhancing the learning experience and evaluating knowledge retention in Smart Arena. By integrating evaluation into your content, you provide learners with an opportunity to reinforce their understanding while giving administrators valuable insights into their progress.
To set up an assessment for a content, go to Content management segment in the navigation menu and open the Content overview tab.
Use the search bar or manually locate the content you want to add certification to.
Hover over the content card for buttons to appear.
4. Click on Assessment to open the form.
1. Required information about the assessment
Follow these steps to create a content assessment for learners to complete after their e-course in Smart Arena.
1.1 Number of questions on the assessment: Enter the total number of questions you want to display in the assessment. This is a required field.
Make sure you check this again when you have written all your questions. If this field does not match the number of questions created, you won't be able to save the assessment.
1.2 Pass Score: Define the score learners need to achieve to pass the assessment. This is also required.
The pass score ensures that learners demonstrate a minimum level of understanding before being certified or allowed to progress to the next module in case of a multicourse.
This score can also be tailored to reflect the complexity and importance of the course objectives, with higher scores for compliance training and lower ones for introductory topics.
1.3 Minimum Score for Retake: Set the minimum score required for learners to be eligible to retake the assessment if they do not pass on their first attempt. This field is optional, especially if you have set a limited retake number.
Setting a minimum score for retakes encourages learners to put effort into their first attempt, knowing they need to meet a threshold to qualify for a retake. This setting ensures only learners who demonstrate partial understanding are eligible to retake the test, avoiding misuse of retake opportunities.
1.4 Max Time (in Minutes): Specify the maximum time allowed for learners to complete the assessment. This is a required field. Ensure the time limit is appropriate for the number of questions and difficulty level.
The maximum time limit ensures all learners have a consistent and fair opportunity to complete the assessment. It can be adjusted to match the complexity and number of questions, such as allowing 30 minutes for a 10-question test. Time limits also simulate real-world conditions, making them ideal for training scenarios where quick thinking or time management is critical, such as in customer service or emergency response.
Make sure you allocate enough time for more complex questions.
1.5 Display questions: Choose how the questions will be displayed. This is a required field. You have two options.
Show all questions on one page: All questions will be presented on a single page.
Show one question per page: Questions will appear one at a time, allowing learners to focus on one question before moving to the next.
1.6 The last two fields to fill out are the introduction and end of assessment.
Introduction to the Assessment: Use this field to add an introduction or instructions for the assessment. This will help learners understand the assessment’s purpose and any specific rules or tips they should know before starting.
End of Assessment: Here, you can write a closing message or additional instructions for learners after they finish the assessment. This message can include information on when they’ll see their results or next steps if they passed or need to retake the assessment.
8. After filling in all required fields, click Create in the bottom right corner to finalize the assessment setup.
2. Creating assessment questions
After clicking Create, you will be transferred to the page where you can create the assessment questions.
In the Assessment Questions area, you’ll see the option to create new questions.
1. Select Question Type:
Click on the dropdown menu next to Create question to choose the type of question you want to add.
Each form of assessment question in Smart Arena serves a specific purpose. Fill in the Blanks tests can be used for the recall of specific information like terms or formulas, promoting active memorization. Fill in Dropdown provides predefined options, helping assess contextual understanding while guiding learners. Multiple ABC Choice encourages critical thinking and decision-making, especially for questions with multiple correct answers. Drag and Drop on Picture is an interactive format ideal for visual learning, such as labeling diagrams or matching items to their correct representations.
2. Create the Question:
Once you have selected the desired question type, click on Create question.
A new window or form will open, allowing you to enter the question text, answer options, and any additional instructions or hints for learners.
The available question types include:
Fill in Blanks: Learners complete sentences by filling in missing words.
Fill in Blanks: Learners complete sentences by filling in missing words.
Go to the Fields section and click Add field to create blank spaces where learners will input their answers. In each blank field, type the correct answer that matches the blank in the question text. This ensures that the system will check for the correct answers.
After creating each blank field, click Insert field into text to place it in the appropriate position within your question text. This will create the blanks for learners to fill in.
Use Add answers if you want to provide alternative correct answers. This is helpful for variations in wording or common alternatives that should be accepted as correct. Include possible capitalization, abbreviations, and acronyms. If there are multiple correct answers include all of them.
Once all fields are complete, click Save.
Example of a Fill in Blanks question:
Fill in Dropdown: Learners select the correct answer from the dropdown menu.
Fill in Dropdown: Learners select the correct answer from the dropdown menu.
Fill in the text area with the question. Position the cursor to when you want to add the field. Click the Add field button. Default text field and possible answer field will appear.
Write the default text or leave the default Choose... version. To add possible answers click the Add answer button, to delete click the X located on the right side of each answer.
Don't forget to check the circle to mark the correct answer.
Click Save under the question and then Save and back to assessments.
Example of a Fill in Dropdown question:
Multiple ABC Choice: Standard multiple-choice questions with multiple answer options.
Multiple ABC Choice: Standard multiple-choice questions with multiple answer options.
For the question setup, you can add additional elements using the available buttons.
The Append Image Upload option enables you to upload an image as part of the question, which is useful for providing visual context or asking questions related to a specific image.
The Append Paragraph option allows you to add a descriptive paragraph to provide more context or details for the question.
Additionally, you can include headings using the Append H1 and Append H2 options for better emphasis or to organize content into sections.
For the answer options, you can fill in the text for each possible answer in the provided fields under Answers. To designate the correct answer(s), simply check the box labeled Is correct next to the appropriate option(s).
You can add additional answers by clicking the Add answers button, which allows you to create as many answer options as needed.
Once the question is set up and the answers are added, click Save and back to assessments to save your changes and return to the main assessment interface. This structure enables you to create engaging and dynamic questions by incorporating multimedia, clear formatting, and multiple answer options.
Example of a Multiple ABC choice question:
Drag&Drop picture: Learners drag items to specific areas on an image, matching terms or concepts visually.
Drag&Drop picture: Learners drag items to specific areas on an image, matching terms or concepts visually.
First, upload or select an image by choosing an Image; this image will serve as the background for the drag-and-drop activity.
Add the drag items under Resources by selecting Text or Image. Drag them to specific areas of the image to place drop zones, which will mark the locations where learners need to drag items. Label each drop zone based on what learners need to identify.
Once everything is set up, click Save and back to assessments to finalize and return to the main assessment page.
Example of a Drag&Drop on picture question:
3. After entering all required information, save your question to add it to the assessment.
You can edit or delete the created questions by using the buttons on the right of each question.
