Schedule a Custom Exam (via Custom Exams)

Platform: LabSim6 

The scheduling process allows you to set a specific time period where students can take a custom exam.  You may choose a specific day/time that correlates to a class period, so students take the test during class.  Otherwise you can select a time period so students can take the test anytime within several days or a week.  

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Steps

The scheduling process allows you to set a specific time where students can take a custom exam.  You may choose a specific day/time that correlates to a class period, so students take the test during class.  Otherwise, you can select a time so students can take the test anytime within several days, a week, or a month.

1. Click the Custom Exams
2. Across from your exam click the Schedule Exam hot link. Under View select the name of the instructor whose exam you want to schedule and then select the Schedule Exam hot link.
3. Click the arrow across from your respective class.
4. Select your option 1) Set Class Schedule or 2) Add Custom Schedules.

Set Class Schedule

1. 1. Enter available Start date/time.
   2. Enter available End date/time. (This start/end time is only the availability period students can begin the test. When you created the exam you already set how long students will have to complete it.)
   3. If you want students to have more than one attempt, change the number in Limit the number of attempts. (If the box is unchecked unlimited attempts are available.)
   4. Click Require a password to access the exam if you would like further security on your exam.
   5. Type a Shared password or select Generate a unique password for each student.
   6. Click Save.
   7. Click Actions or View for additional options.
   8. If you opted for a password, a lock appears across from the student’s names. Click on the lock to view/copy the password.  Students must receive the password from their instructor.  To download the passwords first check the Student box to select everyone.  Under Actions select Download Password.  Now open the downloaded file.
   9. If you provided a student with a time extension a clock appears. Click on the clock to view the additional time the student will have to complete the test.
   10. Optionally, click Add Custom Schedule to change the schedule for a particular student.
   11. Your class schedule is confirmed at the top, click Done.

Add Custom Schedules

• 1. One Student - click the blue hot link Add Custom Schedule by the student’s name.
  2. Multiple Students - check the boxes by their names, click Actions, and select Add Custom Schedule.
  3. Enter available Start date/time.
  4. Enter available End date/time. (This start/end time is only the availability period students can begin the test. When you created the exam you already set how long students will have to complete it.)
  5. If you want students to have more than one attempt, change the number in Limit the number of attempts. (If the box is unchecked unlimited attempts are available.)
  6. Click Require a password to access the exam if you would like further security on your exam.
  7. Type a Shared password or select Generate a unique password for each student.
  8. Click Save.
  9. Click Actions or View for additional options.
  10. If you opted for a password, a lock appears across from the student’s name. Click on the lock to view/copy the password.  Students must receive the password from their instructor.  To download the passwords first check the Student box.  Under Actions select Download Password.  Open the downloaded file.
  11. If you provided a student with a time extension a clock appears. Click on the clock to view the additional time the student will have to complete the test.
  12. Click Add Custom Schedule to change the schedule for a particular student.
  13. Your class schedule is listed at the top, click Done.

The Scheduled column will indicate if someone in the class has been scheduled.  Click the blue hot link to view the schedule and click the schedule hot link to make changes.