Unlocking BlackBoard's Hidden Test Question Generator!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. How to Use the Blackboard Test Question Generator
   1. Creating Multiple Choice Questions
   2. Creating Multiple Answer Questions
   3. Creating True or False Questions
   4. Creating Essay Questions
   5. Creating Fill in the Blank Questions
   6. Alternate Question Formatting
3. Testing and Formatting Questions
4. Downloading Test Questions
5. Uploading Questions to Blackboard
6. Conclusion

How to Use the Blackboard Test Question Generator

The Blackboard Test Question Generator is a useful tool for faculty to create and distribute test questions to their students on the Blackboard online learning platform. With this generator, you can easily create various types of questions, including multiple choice, multiple answer, true or false, essay, and fill in the blank questions. This article will guide you through the process of using the generator effectively.

Creating Multiple Choice Questions

To create a multiple choice question, start by giving your quiz a name. Then, type the number of the question followed by a period or a closed parenthesis. On the next line, list the possible responses, starting with letters followed by a period or closed parentheses to indicate which answer is correct. Place an asterisk before the letter of the correct response. For example:

1. What is the capital of France? a. London b. Paris c. Madrid d. Rome
   • b.

Creating Multiple Answer Questions

Creating a multiple answer question follows a similar format to multiple choice questions. The only difference is that there can be more than one correct answer. Just like before, type the number of the question followed by a period or closed parenthesis. List the possible responses, placing asterisks before each correct answer. Students can select as many correct answers as there are. For example:

2. Which of the following are primary colors? a. Red b. Blue c. Green
   • d. Yellow
   • e. Magenta

Creating True or False Questions

For true or false questions, simply type the question on the first line, followed by a number. On the next line, type either "true" or "false." For example:

3. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. true

Creating Essay Questions

Essay questions require a full sentence answer and do not need any formatting below the question line. Simply leave a blank space and begin the next question. For example:

4. Describe the impact of climate change on the environment.

Creating Fill in the Blank Questions

To create a fill in the blank question, start the question with the word "blank" followed by the question number. The question itself should have a blank line somewhere in it. Enter all the possible ways someone taking the test could enter a correct answer. For example:

Blank 5. The capital of Australia is _____. (Canberra, Canberra City)

Alternate Question Formatting

If you prefer not to use numbers for each question, you can use a two-letter code to indicate the question type. Use "mc" for multiple choice, "ma" for multiple answer, "tf" for true or false, "es" for essay question, and "bl" for a fill in the blank question.

It is important to keep the formatting of the questions consistent to ensure correct coding in Blackboard. Use the provided example questions as a guide to maintain formatting accuracy.

Testing and Formatting Questions

To test your questions for formatting accuracy, click the "Generate Test Questions" button. If all your questions have been entered correctly, they will appear in green. However, if there are any formatting errors, the problematic questions will appear in red.

Downloading Test Questions

Once all your questions are properly formatted, you can save them by clicking the "Download Test Questions" button. This will save your questions in a text file that can be uploaded to Blackboard. There is also an additional option to download a question pool as a zip file, which can be useful for using the generated questions in multiple tests.

Uploading Questions to Blackboard

To upload the text file with the questions to Blackboard, log in to your account and go to the desired course section. Scroll down to the "Course Tools" section and select "Tests, Surveys, and Pools" from the options. Choose "Tests" and either edit an existing test or select "Import Test" to create a new one. Click "Upload Questions," select the file on your computer, and then click "Submit."

If you have a zipped file, go back to the "Tests, Surveys, and Pools" menu and select "Pools." Choose "Import Pool" and browse for the file on your computer. Click "Submit" to successfully upload your question pool to Blackboard.

Conclusion

The Blackboard Test Question Generator provides a convenient way for faculty to create test questions and distribute them to students on the Blackboard platform. By following the proper formatting rules outlined in this article, you can create various types of questions and ensure that they are accurately coded in Blackboard. Use the generator's features to test and format your questions, and then easily download and upload them to Blackboard for use in your courses.