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. Students can now complete these assignments online directly in Kognity, or you can still have them write answers by hand for extra exam practice — either way, you can use these assignments 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. You can preview the questions and their answers by clicking directly on them. You may also opt to filter the questions based on Marks and Paper as seen below:
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.
Students can complete the assignment online within Kognity, writing their answers directly into the platform.
Once a student submits, you can review their answer, mark it, and leave feedback directly in Kognity — no need to collect and mark by hand.
You'll be able to see which students have opened and completed the assignment, giving you a quick overview of who's on track and who needs a nudge.
If you'd still prefer a paper-based approach, you can include that in your submission instructions and mark it manually as before — but online submission and marking is now the default, streamlined option.
Need Further Assistance?
If you have any questions or require more help, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can click the chat bubble at the bottom right corner of your screen on the platform, or send us an email at support@kognity.com. We're here to help!