Pool Manager

Step-by-Step Guides

The guides listed below provide Step-by-Step instructions on each specific function. Also included in the guides is a short explanation of the feature and a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).

Import Thomson CD

The Pool Manager feature allows instructors to store questions for repeated use. Pools are course specific, although pools can be imported from one course to another and shared between instructors.

Note: Pools are not quizzes - pool questions cannot be accessed by students until they have been added to an exam or survey, and assigned through the Content Area sections (Course Information, Course Documents, and Assignments) Add Other pull-down list or the Test link icon.

From the Control Panel:

Click on the Pool Manager link in the Assessment section.
Click on the Add Pool button.
Type the name of the pool in the Name field, the description in the Description field, and the instructions in the Instructions field.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.
Choose a question type from the Add Question pull down list.
Click on the Go button.
Follow the instructions below for the specific question type.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

Question Types

Multiple Choice

1. Type the question into the Question Text field.
2. Assign a Point Value.
3. Choose the number of answers in the Number of Answers pull down list.
4. Type the answers into the Answer field and click on the Correct box next to the correct answer.
5. Click on the Remove button next to the Answer if not needed.
6. If desired, enter the reasoning behind the answer in the Correct Response Feedback and Incorrect Response Feedback boxes.
7. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

True/False

1. Type the question into the Question Text field.
2. Assign a Point Value.
3. Click on the Correct Answer button, next to the Answer Values of True or False.
4. If desired, enter the reasoning behind the answer in the Correct Response Feedback and Incorrect Response Feedback boxes.
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

Multiple Answer

1. Type the question into the Question Text field.
2. Assign a Point Value.
3. Choose the number of answers in the Number of Answers pull down list.
4. Type the answers into the Answer field and click on the Correct box next to the correct answers.
5. Click on the Remove button next to the Answer if not needed.
6. If desired, enter the reasoning behind the answer in the Correct Response Feedback and Incorrect Response Feedback boxes.
7. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

Ordering

1. Type the question into the Question Text field.
2. Assign a Point Value.
3. Choose the number of answers in the Number of Answers pull down list.
4. Type the answers into the Answer fields in the Correct Order.
5. Click on the Remove button next to the Answers Values if not needed.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Next button.
7. Choose the Display Order from the pull down lists. (Change them one at a time and wait for the screen to refresh or you may get "kicked out".)
8. If desired, enter the reasoning behind the answer in the Correct Response Feedback and Incorrect Response Feedback boxes.
9. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

Matching

1. Type the question into the Question Text field.
2. Assign a Point Value.
3. Choose the number of questions in the Number of Questions pull down list.
4. Type the questions into the Question field(s).
5. Choose the number of answers in the Number of Answers pull down list.
6. Type the answers into the Answer field(s).
7. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Next button.
8. Match each question item to the correct answer from the Match pull down list
9. If desired, enter the reasoning behind the answer in the Correct Response Feedback and Incorrect Response Feedback boxes.
10. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

Fill in the Blank

1. Type the question into the Question Text field.
2. Assign a Point Value.
3. Choose the number of answers in the Number of Answers pull down list. (Answers are not case sensitive but are evaluated for spelling. You may want to provide answers that allow for common spelling errors, provide answers that allow for abbreviations or partial answers, or create the question in a way that indicates to students the best way to answer the question.)
4. Type the answers into the Answer field.
5. If desired, enter the reasoning behind the answer in the Correct Response Feedback and Incorrect Response Feedback boxes.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

Essay

1. Type the question into the Question Text field.
2. Assign a Point Value.
3. Enter an example of an answer in the Answer field to assist graders.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

Random Block

1. Select one Pool from the Search the Pools below box.
2. Click the checkboxes for the types of questions that you want.
3. Enter the Number of questions to import from the Pool.
4. Enter the Points per question.
5. Click the Import button.

From a Question Pool or Assessment

1. Click on one Pool or Assessment in the Search the Pools and assessments below box.
2. Click the Question Types box(s).
3. Click the Search button.
4. Select the question(s).
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

More Information

Question: How do I add an image, URL, or file to my question?
Answer: If you would like to add an image, URL or file to your question, click on the Creation Settings link next to the Go button. From there you can choose to provide feedback to individual answers, add images, files and URLs to questions, add images and files to answers, and add categories to questions.

Question: What are the Correct and Incorrect Response fields for?
Answer: If you would like to type a Correct or Incorrect Response for each question, then you would do so in this field. Students would be able to view your response when they see their graded Exam.

Question: I would like to add a new question between question 4 and 5. How do I do this?
Answer: Notice between question 4 and 5 there is an Add Question Here link. Click on the link and fill in the fields.

Question: I finished my Pool and saved it. Now I want to make a change and add more questions. How do I do that?
Answer: Click on the Modify button to the right of the Pool item. From there you can add more questions or modify existing questions.

Question: Can I add pooled questions into a test or survey?
Answer: Yes, near the bottom of the Add Question list you will find an entry called From a Question Pool or Assessment. This will give you a list of pools from which you can choose. Once you have chosen the pool(s) you are shown options on what questions to show. The search will show you all the questions within the chosen pools. Check the Add box of all questions you wish to add and click the Submit button.

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