How do I import and use a "generic test" (.tst) in TestFlex?
You will learn how to import and use a "generic test/answer sheet" for your course in TestFlex.
This generic 100-multiple choice test can be used in any course by uploading one of the attached test backup files to your course in TestFlex.
Why would I use a generic test?
- It might save you some time during the test setup process in TestFlex.
- It can be copied from course to course, so setup is a one-time process (unless the answer key needs to be updated).
- It can be printed once and photocopied as many times as needed for multiple examinations and courses.
1. Download the desired file to your computer.
Although these generic tests all have 100 multiple choice questions, you can use how ever many questions as you want as long as it is 100 or less. Your answer key will determine how many questions are used.
Use this one for a single version of the test which has 100 Multiple Choice questions:
Use this test which has been set up for two versions of the test with 100 Multiple Choice questions:
Use this test which has been setup for four versions of the test with 100 Multiple Choice questions:
2. Login to TestFlex and import your Canvas course.
Follow this guide to learn how to import your Canvas course. This process will also bring in the student roster which you will need for grading and grade pass back to Canvas.
3. Navigate to your course where this test will be used.
Note: Normally, we would import the Canvas Assignment, but since we are going to import the test from a file, we will not connect the Test with the assignment in Canvas until after the test has been imported from the file.
4. Using the three dots menu, select Import Test.
5. Navigate to your Downloads folder
6. Double-click the file to select it.
7. Click on View Test.
8. Click on Create.
Tip: If you uploaded the test with more than one version, you will need to use the Create button for each version.
Follow this guide to learn about creating an Answer Key.
Now is the time to print the answer sheet if your department has not already done so on your behalf.
9. Print the answer sheets for your students.
Follow this guide to learn how to print the answer sheets for your students.
Note: The whole purpose of using a generic answer sheet is so that you can print or photocopy as many as you need for all of your tests.
These tests you print will not have the standard QR Code on them which will enable you to use them for any test in any course.
10. Use the generic answer sheet that you have already printed for use in your classroom.
11. After your students have finished taking the test, you need to scan the answer sheets.
Follow this guide to learn how to scan the answer sheets.
12. Navigate to your test in TestFlex and use the Canvas menu to select Sync with Canvas.
If you have had any students who added or dropped the course since this course was imported into TestFlex, this will update the student roster in TestFlex.
13. Click on Grade.
A generic test answer sheet must be uploaded and graded within the test where it is used, as there is no QRC to tell TestFlex which test it belongs to.
14. Drag your PDF to the upload area.
Likewise, you can click on Select Files to navigate to your file or you can use Import to bring in a PDF from Google Drive.
15. Click on Grade Tests.
When you are finished dealing with any Exceptions or Flagged Images, it is time to link this test with your Canvas assignment.
16. Click on Link Test.
Verify that the Assignment in Canvas has the proper number of points assigned before performing this action.
17. Select Link to Canvas.
18. Use the dropdown menu to select the appropriate Assignment.
19. Click on Link and Sync.
If you want to view the reports or do item analysis, follow the reports guide. You can always come back to this test to create and view reports.
Next, it is time to send the grades to Canvas.
20. Using the Sync Grades menu, select Sync with Canvas.
21. The grades should now be in the gradebook in Canvas.
Note: Since this test was not imported from the Canvas course, it might be necessary to first re-sync the Canvas course, then sync the grades. That process might need to be repeated a second time. The update to the gradebook should occur within a few seconds of syncing the grades. You might need to refresh the gradebook.
Article Summary
You have now learned how to use a generic test that you import into your course in TestFlex and have the grades pass back to your course in Canvas.