Note: This article references IB DP exam-style questions. For IGCSE, these are called test practice questions.
Sending exam-style question assignments (Test practice questions for IGCSE) is a great way to ask students to practice and revise questions that are similar to questions they will face in their final examinations. Additionally, just like in the final examinations, students will need to write their answers by hand which gives them a chance to practice their handwriting skills and spelling. You can use these assignments in various ways: as preparation ahead of the next class, as mock exams, or as revision.
Locate the relevant class, click the "Create Assignment" button, and select "Exam-style Question assignment" from the dropdown menu.
Choose questions from the question bank or create your own. You can preview the questions and their answers by clicking directly on them. When you're ready, click 'Step 2' at the bottom right of the page.
Customise your assignment
Create a name for your assignment.
Check recipients or send to multiple classes (on the same subject) by clicking "Select recipients" and selecting specific classes or students.
Make sure to check the box beside the name of the class/classes you intend to send the assignment to.
If you wish to select individual students, click the dropdown menu beside the class name to view the students in the class, check/uncheck the box beside their name and click on 'Update recipients':
Set the Mark scheme control according to your preference. By default, the mark scheme is locked, but the teacher can manually unlock it at any time. If you wish to update the settings, click "Change".
Select the option that best suits your needs and make sure to click "Update" to save the settings.
Rearrange your questions and add a message with specific instructions for your students.
Set a deadline.
Click "Review and Schedule" to send it later, "Review and Send" to send it now, or "Finish later" to save the assignment without sending it immediately.
What happens when I send the assignment?
All recipients will receive an email notifying them that they have an assignment to complete. The assignment will also appear in the assignment dashboard when they log in.
Your submission instructions will be helpful for students to understand how you plan to mark/assess/collect the assignment: You might ask them to hand in sheets with their answers, complete the tasks in groups, or maybe the students are not required to hand in their answers.
When the deadline has passed, the assignment will not be marked by Kognity, however, you will be able to see which students have 'opened' the assignment. This gives you a quick overview of those students who are aware of the task and those who need an additional nudge to get started.
For grading and feedback, you will need to follow up with students individually by marking their assignments by hand and discussing the included mark schemes.
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