Assessment Settings

Configure how assessments work in your class, including question types, timing, navigation, feedback, and security settings. These settings apply to all SBCAT (Scenario-Based Computerized Adaptive Testing) assessments in your class.

❓ Question Settings

Choose the type of questions students will encounter during assessments. This affects how questions are generated and how students interact with them.

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SATA (Select All That Apply)

Questions with multiple correct answers. Students must select all correct options to receive full credit. More challenging but provides deeper assessment of understanding.

Multiple correct answers per question
Partial credit scoring available
Tests comprehensive understanding

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MC (Multiple Choice)

Traditional single-answer questions. Students select one correct answer from the options. Simpler format suitable for quick assessments.

One correct answer per question
All-or-nothing scoring
Faster completion time

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Mixed

Combination of SATA and MC questions. The AI determines the best question type based on the competency being assessed.

AI selects appropriate format
Varied assessment experience
Balanced difficulty

💡 Recommendation: Use SATA for comprehensive assessment of complex topics. Use MC for quick checks or when time is limited. Mixed mode provides the best of both worlds.

⏱️ Timer Settings

Control time limits for assessments. You can set overall session timers and/or per-question timers.

Timed Assessment (Session Timer)

Set a total time limit for the entire assessment session. When time expires, the assessment automatically submits.

Setting	Range	Description
Enable Timed Assessment	On/Off	Toggle to enable overall time limit
Total Duration	5-480 minutes	Maximum time for entire assessment

Per-Question Timer

Set individual time limits for each question. Useful for preventing students from spending too long on difficult questions.

Setting	Range	Description
Timer Per Question	On/Off	Toggle to enable per-question limits
Per Question Time	1-60 minutes	Maximum time per question

⚠️ Note: When both session and per-question timers are enabled, whichever expires first will trigger the next action (auto-submit or move to next question).

🧭 Navigation & Retry Settings

Configure how students can navigate through questions and whether they can retry incorrect answers.

Navigation Settings

Allow Navigation to Earlier Questions

When enabled, students can go back to review and change their previous answers. When disabled, students can only move forward through the assessment.

Enabled: Students can review/change previous answers
Disabled: Forward-only navigation (more secure)

Retry Settings

When navigation is enabled, you can also allow students to retry questions they've answered incorrectly.

Setting	Description
Allow Retry on Questions	Students can change answers with optional limits
Max Retry Attempts	Maximum number of retries per question (1-10)
Retry Interval	Minimum wait time between retries (0-60 min, 0 = immediate)

Repeat Assessment Settings

Control whether students can retake the entire assessment after completing it.

Setting	Description
Allow Repeat Assessment	Students can retake assessment after completion
Max Repeat Attempts	Maximum retakes allowed (0 = unlimited)
Enforce Waiting Period	Require wait time before retaking
Wait Period	Hours to wait between attempts (1-720 hours)

💡 Common Wait Periods:

24 hours = 1 day
48 hours = 2 days
168 hours = 1 week

⚡ Performance Settings

Optimize the assessment experience with background loading of questions.

Preload Questions in Background

When enabled, the system loads upcoming questions while the student is answering the current one. This reduces wait time between questions.

Setting	Range	Description
Enable Preloading	On/Off	Toggle background loading
Preload Buffer Size	1-10 questions	Number of questions to preload

✅ Recommended: Enable preloading with a buffer of 3 questions for optimal performance without excessive memory usage.

💡 Feedback & Learning Settings

Configure how students receive feedback and access learning resources during and after assessments.

Feedback Settings

Setting	Description
Provide Feedback on Incorrect Answers	Master toggle for all feedback options
Show Correct Answer	Display the correct answer after submission
Show Explanation	Display why the answer is correct/incorrect
Allow Review of Previous Questions	Students can view answered questions (read-only)

Remedial Learning Options

When students answer incorrectly, you can provide access to learning modules to help them understand the material before continuing.

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Knowledge Explorer Access

Opens an interactive concept map for the competency being tested. Students can explore related concepts and deepen understanding.

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Socratic Playground Access

Opens an AI-powered tutoring session for the competency. Students receive personalized guidance through Socratic dialogue.

💡 Pedagogical Benefit: Enabling remedial access turns assessments into learning opportunities. Students who struggle get immediate, targeted help rather than just seeing a wrong answer.

🛡️ Security Settings

Protect assessment content from unauthorized capture and sharing.

Screen Capture Prevention

Enable Screen Capture Prevention

Detects and prevents various methods of capturing assessment content:

Blocks Print Screen key
Prevents Ctrl+C copying
Disables right-click context menu
Blocks printing (Ctrl+P)
Detects screen sharing applications

Blur Content on Capture Attempt

When a capture attempt is detected, the assessment content is blurred until the student returns focus to the assessment window. This ensures any captured image is unreadable.

⚠️ Limitations

Screen capture prevention is a deterrent, not a guarantee. Determined students may find workarounds (external cameras, etc.). Use in combination with other academic integrity measures.

💾 Saving Settings

All assessment settings are saved when you click the "Save All Settings" button at the bottom of each section. Changes take effect immediately for new assessment sessions.

💡 Note: Students who are currently in an assessment session will use the settings that were active when they started. New settings apply only to new sessions.

📋 Recommended Configurations

For High-Stakes Exams

Question Type: SATA or Mixed
Timer: Enabled (appropriate to content length)
Per-Question Timer: Optional
Navigation: Disabled (forward-only)
Retry: Disabled
Repeat: Limited or disabled
Feedback: Disabled during exam, enabled after
Screen Capture Prevention: Enabled with blur

For Practice/Formative Assessments

Question Type: Mixed
Timer: Disabled or generous limit
Navigation: Enabled
Retry: Enabled (2-3 attempts)
Repeat: Unlimited
Feedback: All options enabled
Remedial Access: KE and SPL enabled
Screen Capture Prevention: Disabled

For Mastery-Based Learning

Question Type: SATA
Timer: Disabled
Navigation: Enabled
Retry: Enabled with interval (encourages reflection)
Repeat: Unlimited with 24-hour wait
Feedback: Correct answer + explanation
Remedial Access: Both KE and SPL enabled
Screen Capture Prevention: Disabled