This article provides an outline workflow for setting up an assessment. It links to articles that provide additional details on those steps. Its starting point is that the Question Set required for the assessment has already been created (Creating Questions and Question Sets) and moderated.
There are 6 key steps involved in creating and scheduling the assessment.
NB: Ensure you have your Question set up on Inspera Production server before following these steps
This guidance is based on using the LTI Integration from Aula. Please note the integration only works with the Inspera Production server (https://coventryassessment.inspera.com/admin#home). If you do not have access to the Production server then please fill in this form: Access Request – Inspera Production Server. If you have issues completing the form, please email the Education Technologists at learningenhance@coventry.ac.uk.
Step 1: Create an assessment using Aula integration
Go to Aula
The integration links on Aula are available through ‘Journey > Assignments’ and ‘Journey > Materials’. Details of the difference between these integration links are provided here.
Depending on the type of assessment you are creating, the steps to follow through will differ. Click on the arrow below to see the steps:
Creating a summative assessment in the ‘Journey > Assignments
- Click on Journey > Assignments > New Assignment
- Select ‘Inspera Test’ and click ‘Next’.
- In the ‘Set up your assignment’ window, enter:
- Title of assessment [ensure you use the specified Naming Convention]
- Enter description [not a required field]
- Enter Open Date and Due Date
- Grades release can be populated but is not a required field; this information is not passed to Inspera
- Set maximum grade as 100 [It is important this is set as 100 to ensure the grade passed from Aula to Universe is weighted correctly]
- Click Save. This will open the Setup screen in Inspera to create your assessment.
See the demonstration here.
Creating a formative assessment in the ‘Journey > Materials’
- Click on Journey > Materials. Create new or edit a page.
- Select the + symbol > Integrations > Inspera.
- This will add an Inspera link into the page on Aula. Add details of the assessment on this page.
See the demonstration here.
Step 2: Run through the Setup page
Ensure all details are entered correctly (Test name, test start/end time, duration, test information)
Select an assessment template from the Template option. Follow Steps 1-5 in this article: Using Inspera Template Options to Prepare an Assessment.
Select Question Set or Create New
Ensure all candidates are pulled through from Aula
If you are unsure which template to use for your assessment, please refer to the assessment categories document which provides a list of examples for each category. Details about the assessment scenarios and their underpinning assumptions are here.
Click on the arrow below to view a checklist of settings enabled for each template.
Formative Assessment (Single Attempt) Template
| Options | Checklist |
| General Settings (Explanation of General Settings) | Select: Marking 2.0 – Enable Marking 2.0 on this test Candidate report – Enable Candidate Report |
| Security (Explanation of Security settings) | No selections – only required for Closed Book exams |
| Exam Day (Explanation of Exam Day settings) | Select: Candidate tools and aids – Enable text to speech reading aid – Enable Spell Checker Lost connection alert – Show Lost Connection Alert |
| After Test (Explanation of After Test settings) | Select: Post submission review – Allow candidate post-submission review – Availability from (set required deadline): if immediate then select ‘Instant post delivery access’ – Questions with correct answers and marks Feedback – include general feedback per question (if available) AND/OR – include feedback on alternatives (if available) AND/OR – include feedback on response outcome (if available) Marks – Show achieved marks per question General feedback for assessment – Enable general feedback for assessment – Share assessment feedback with candidates Share comments with candidate – Shared with candidate |
| Grading Workflow (Explanation of Grading workflow) | Select: General workflow – Confirm all candidates at once Setting marks and grades – Shared Marking Confirmation of marks and grades – One Grader can confirm |
| Explanation of Grades (Explanation of Explanation of grades) | Optional for formative assessments: Select: Explanation of grades – Enable administration of Explanations Options – Allow graders to send explanations directly to candidates |
To view what the students can see during and after the test using this template, please watch this clip.
Formative Assessment (Multiple Attempt) Template
| Options | Checklist |
| Test Details | Select: – Enable Multiple Attempts Choose method for attempt creation – System automatically creates attempts Maximum number of attempts – Limited number of attempts – Set the number of attempts Choose how attempts are available to candidates – Candidate control: The candidate can take the next available attempt Select the final results criteria – Use highest score |
| General Settings (Explanation of General Settings) | Select: Marking 2.0 – Enable Marking 2.0 on this test |
| Security (Explanation of Security settings) | Disabled by default |
| Exam Day (Explanation of Exam Day settings) | Select: Lost connection alert – Show Lost Connection Alert |
| After Test (Explanation of After Test settings) | Select: Post submission review – Allow candidate post-submission review – Availability from (set required deadline): if immediate then select ‘Instant post delivery access’ – Questions with correct answers and marks Feedback – include general feedback per question (if available) AND/OR – include feedback on alternatives (if available) AND/OR – include feedback on response outcome (if available) |
| Grading Workflow (Explanation of Grading workflow) | Select: General workflow – Confirm all candidates at once Confirmation of marks and grades – One Grader can confirm |
| Explanation of Grades (Explanation of Explanation of grades) | Disabled by default |
To view what the students can see during and after the test using this template, please watch this clip.
Core Assessment (System Control) Template
| Options | Checklist |
| Test Details | Select: – Enable Multiple Attempts Choose method for attempt creation – System automatically creates attempts Maximum number of attempts – Limited number of attempts – Set the number of attempts Choose how attempts are available to candidates – Candidate control: The candidate can take the next available attempt Select the final results criteria – Use highest score |
| General Settings (Explanation of General Settings) | Select: Marking 2.0 – Enable Marking 2.0 on this test |
| Security (Explanation of Security settings) | Disabled by default |
| Exam Day (Explanation of Exam Day settings) | Select: Lost connection alert – Show Lost Connection Alert |
| After Test (Explanation of After Test settings) | Select: Final results – Show final marks or grades on candidate dashboard (will appear once grading is complete) |
| Grading Workflow (Explanation of Grading workflow) | Select: General workflow – Confirm all candidates at once Confirmation of marks and grades – One Grader can confirm |
| Explanation of Grades (Explanation of Explanation of grades) | Disabled by default |
To view what the students can see during and after the test using this template, please watch this clip.
Core Assessment (Grader Control) Template
| Options | Checklist |
| Test Details | Select: – Enable Multiple Attempts Choose method for attempt creation – I want to specify attempt time windows Attempts – Add attempts as required Choose how attempts are available to candidates – Grader control: The grader decides if the candidate has further attempts Select the final results criteria – Use highest score |
| General Settings (Explanation of General Settings) | Select: Marking 2.0 – Enable Marking 2.0 on this test |
| Security (Explanation of Security settings) | Disabled by default |
| Exam Day (Explanation of Exam Day settings) | Select: Lost connection alert – Show Lost Connection Alert |
| After Test (Explanation of After Test settings) | Select: Final results – Show final marks or grades on candidate dashboard (will appear once grading is complete) |
| Grading Workflow (Explanation of Grading workflow) | Select: General workflow – Confirm all candidates at once Confirmation of marks and grades – One Grader can confirm |
| Explanation of Grades (Explanation of Explanation of grades) | Disabled by default |
To view what the students can see during and after the test using this template, please watch this clip.
Time-Constrained Assessment (Mark Only) Template
| Options | Checklist |
| General Settings (Explanation of General Settings) | Select: Marking 2.0 – Enable Marking 2.0 on this test Candidate report – Enable Candidate Report |
| Security (Explanation of Security settings) | No selections – only required for Closed Book exams |
| Exam Day (Explanation of Exam Day settings) | Select: Candidate tools and aids – Enable text to speech reading aid – Enable Spell Checker Lost connection alert – Show Lost Connection Alert |
| After Test (Explanation of After Test settings) | Select: Final results – Show final marks or grades on candidate dashboard (set a deadline for the grade release – i.e. after the Exam Board) Notes:If the marks/grades are released before the Exam Board, candidates should be informed that the results are indicative and subject to approval. Marks Show achieved marks per question General feedback for assessment – Enable general feedback for assessment – Share assessment feedback with candidates |
| Grading Workflow (Explanation of Grading workflow) | Select: General workflow – Confirm all candidates at once Setting marks and grades – Shared Marking Confirmation of marks and grades – One Grader can confirm Question assignment – Enable question assignment – Graders can view and mark all questions – Graders can not assign questions (Planners only) |
| Explanation of Grades (Explanation of Explanation of grades) | Select Explanation of grades – Enable administration of Explanations Options – Allow graders to send explanations directly to candidates |
To view what the students can see during and after the test using this template, please watch this clip.
Time-Constrained Assessment (Mark and Feedback) Template
| Options | Checklist |
| General Settings (Explanation of General Settings) | Select: Marking 2.0 – Enable Marking 2.0 on this test Candidate report – Enable Candidate Report |
| Security (Explanation of Security settings) | No selections – only required for Closed Book exams |
| Exam Day (Explanation of Exam Day settings) | Select: Candidate tools and aids – Enable text to speech reading aid – Enable Spell Checker Lost connection alert – Show Lost Connection Alert |
| After Test (Explanation of After Test settings) | Select: Post submission review – Allow candidate post-submission review – Availability from (set required deadline): if immediate then select ‘Instant post delivery access’ Feedback – include general feedback per question (if available) AND/OR – include feedback on alternatives (if available) AND/OR – include feedback on response outcome (if available) Final results – Show final marks or grades on candidate dashboard (set the grade release date i.e after the Exam Board) Notes:If the marks/grades are released before the Exam Board, candidates should be informed that the results are indicative and subject to approval. Marks – Show achieved marks per question General feedback for assessment – Enable general feedback for assessment – Share assessment feedback with candidates Share comments with candidate – Shared with candidate |
| Grading Workflow (Explanation of Grading workflow) | Select: General workflow – Confirm all candidates at once Setting marks and grades – Shared Marking Confirmation of marks and grades – One Grader can confirm Question assignment – Enable question assignment – Graders can view and mark all questions – Graders can not assign questions (Planners only) |
| Explanation of Grades (Explanation of Explanation of grades) | Select: Explanation of grades – Enable administration of Explanations Options – Allow graders to send explanations directly to candidates |
To view what the students can see during and after the test using this template, please watch this clip.
Invigilated Exam (Mark Only) Template
| Options | Checklist |
| General Settings (Explanation of General Settings) | Select: Marking 2.0 – Enable Marking 2.0 on this test Candidate report – Enable Candidate Report |
| Security (Explanation of Security settings) | Select: Required locked browser – Safe exam browser for PC and Mac – Advance options: Allow candidate to change Wifi – Inspera locked browser for Chromebooks |
| Exam Day (Explanation of Exam Day settings) | Select: Candidate tools and aids – Enable text to speech reading aid – Enable Spell Checker Lost connection alert – Show Lost Connection Alert |
| After Test (Explanation of After Test settings) | Select: Post submission review – Allow candidate post-submission review – Availability from: (Set a date after the Exam Board) Final results – Show final marks or grades on candidate dashboard (Set the grade release date after the Exam Board) General feedback for assessment – Enable general feedback for assessment – Share assessment feedback with candidates |
| Grading Workflow (Explanation of Grading workflow) | Select: General workflow – Confirm all candidates at once Setting marks and grades – Shared Marking Confirmation of marks and grades – One Grader can confirm Question assignment – Enable question assignment – Graders can view and mark all questions – Graders can not assign questions (Planners only) |
| Explanation of Grades (Explanation of Explanation of grades) | Select Explanation of grades – Enable administration of Explanations Options – Allow graders to send explanations directly to candidates |
To view what the students can see during and after the test using this template, please watch this clip.
Invigilated Exam (Mark and Feedback) Template
| Options | Checklist |
| General Settings (Explanation of General Settings) | Select: Marking 2.0 – Enable Marking 2.0 on this test Candidate report – Enable Candidate Report |
| Security (Explanation of Security settings) | Select: Required locked browser – Safe exam browser for PC and Mac – Advance options: Allow candidate to change Wifi – Inspera locked browser for Chromebooks |
| Exam Day (Explanation of Exam Day settings) | Select: Candidate tools and aids – Enable text to speech reading aid – Enable Spell Checker Lost connection alert – Show Lost Connection Alert |
| After Test (Explanation of After Test settings) | Select: Post submission review – Allow candidate post-submission review – Availability from: (Set a date after the Exam Board) Feedback – include general feedback per question (if available) AND/OR – include feedback on alternatives (if available) AND/OR – include feedback on response outcome (if available) Final results – Show final marks or grades on candidate dashboard (Set the grade release date after the Exam Board) General feedback for assessment – Enable general feedback for assessment – Share assessment feedback with candidates Share comments with candidate – Shared with candidate |
| Grading Workflow (Explanation of Grading workflow) | Select: General workflow – Confirm all candidates at once Setting marks and grades – Shared Marking Confirmation of marks and grades – One Grader can confirm Question assignment – Enable question assignment – Graders can view and mark all questions – Graders can not assign questions (Planners only) |
| Explanation of Grades (Explanation of Explanation of grades) | Select: Explanation of grades – Enable administration of Explanations Options – Allow graders to send explanations directly to candidates |
To view what the students can see during and after the test using this template, please watch this clip.
Step 3: Run through the Design page
This page will only be available when you have questions/question sets added to the assessment.
It is recommended that the following selections are made:
- Numbering scheme
- Section alphanumeric
- Table of contents
- Hide question titles
- Show sections in table of contents
- Enable flagging
- Question maximum marks
- Show interaction accessibility guide
- Show progress indicator
- Highlight next button when responses are completed
Step 4: Run through the Assessment Settings
Decide how the assessment is to be graded and select the relevant options.
- Selecting ‘Do not use Grade Scale’ will provide students with a score out of the available marks for this assessment. This option is recommended as it simplifies grading.
- Selecting ‘Use grade scale’ will provide options for the following grade scales, thresholds will need to be set:
- pass/fail;
- undergraduate (1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd; Fail)
- postgraduate (distinction, merit, pass, fail)
Please be aware that regardless of the choice you make, the marks will be passed back to Aula as a percentage once grading has been confirmed.
Step 5: Check settings and confirm
Once you have completed the steps above, check all settings and add any additional contributors (i.e. Graders)
Step 6: Activate test
Once the test has been checked then it can be activated.
- NB once created if changes are desired to be made to the Question Set or to the Settings see article on making changes to existing assessments/question sets
