What can you do on this screen?
Assessments can be added under the Curriculum Development folder to be at the same level as a Module (if you have that level in your initiative), or on the same level as a terminal or enabling objective. You can select which enabling objectives will be tested in the assessment in the Objectives tab, where you will see all objectives at the same level or below the selected level in the tree structure.
Figure 303: Assessment
On this screen, you can:
•View the assessment information by selecting the assessment.
•Edit the information (including the title).
•View 
the Objective information.
•Preview 
the Assessment Test Items, or the Assessment Package, a zip file that contains a preset number of Assessments and corresponding Answer Sheets, along with the Testing Plan, Proctor Instructions, and any required Media (IMM) files.
Note: The Number of Assessment Object Tests to be generated in the Assessment Package can be set on the Customizations > Configuration tab, using the Number Of Assessment Object Tests setting.
Note: A Performance Assessment will not create multiple versions in the Assessment Package.
•View the Test Design Considerations at every level that provide information about the table of contents item to help with the development of the learning event.
Editing Assessment Information
Select Edit to make changes, then select Save to keep the changes or Cancel to return to the Assessment screen.
 Figure 304: Assessment - Information Tab
Assessment Title The full name or Assessment Title of the assessment or test. Test Type The Test Type of the assessment or test. The list of test types can be customized as part of the schedule event types on the Customizations tab. A performance assessment, as set up on the Customizations tab, will only include the Performance Test Item when it is being generated. All other test item types will be excluded for a performance assessment. Status The Status of the assessment from lowest to highest status: •Incomplete - the assessment is a work in progress and/or is missing some required data as defined in a business rule. •Complete - the assessment is complete. •Lock for Review oThe assessment is complete and ready for review. oYou can only edit the assessment if you have the Review privilege assigned to your role. oTo change the Status to Lock for Review, you need the Edit or Review privilege assigned to your role. oTo change the Status back to Incomplete or Complete, you need the Review privilege assigned to your role. •Locked oThe assessment is complete and has been reviewed, no more work is allowed. oNo one can edit the assessment and related content without unlocking the item first. oTo change the Status to Locked, you need the Lock privilege assigned to your role. oTo change from Locked to any other status, you need the Unlock privilege assigned to your role. •Approved oThe assessment is approved when the initiative is approved. oNo more changes can be made; you must create a new version of the initiative in order to make changes. When you save a change in Status or lock the assessment on the Develop tab, the required Business Rules will run to check whether anything is missing. Any identified issues are listed on the Business Rules Results screen. Min Passing Score (0-100%) The Min Passing Score (0-100%) is the minimum percentage scored by a participant that is needed to pass the assessment or test. Total # of Test Items The Total # of Test Items is the total number of test items required for this assessment or test. Your local guidance should let you know whether this number is the number of test items required for a test or assessment, or whether this number is the total number of test items that are required in the test bank from which individual tests are created. Retest The Retest field answers the question whether participants are allowed to retake the test or assessment, should they fail to get the minimum score. Duration (in minutes) The Time (in minutes) is the total test or assessment time, as laid out on the Schedule screen of the Training Management Document. This time can only be edited on the Schedule screen. Retest Criteria These are the criteria a participant must meet, in order to retake the assessment or test, if a retest is allowed. |
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You can enter test design consideration information to help with the development of any assessment. On any screen that displays a Test Design Considerations link, click that link to display the Test Design Considerations Detail screen. Once you've opened the Test Design Considerations Detail screen, you can: •Add a •Paste •Select Explain Flag •Edit •Delete •Copy •Move a selected Text, Note, Caution, or Warning entry Up Select Test/Assessment Strategy  Figure 307: Design Considerations - Test/Assessment Strategy
In the Test/Assessment Strategy field, you can describe the specific strategies and procedures that will ensure testing is completed at appropriate times and at the appropriate levels. You can identify the objectives to be tested in this field, along with the testing method. Include a description of: •What type of behavior the participant must show in order to master the learning objectives. •Each type of scenario that is to be included in the practice, and test items. A table shall be provided listing the total number of practice and test items that the content author must produce for each type of scenario. •The test types, their sequence and frequency. •The test interface (on paper or electronic) and test marking procedures. •The remediation options. •How the performance of individual participants will be tracked. ISD Comments  Figure 308: Design Considerations - ISD Comments
In the ISD Comment field, you can capture any comments from the instructional systems designer (ISD) working on the design of the table of contents item that will help with the development effort. Test Items  Figure 309: Design Considerations - Test Items
In the Test Items field, you can list potential test items (in narrative form) based on the objective and proficiency definition(s). These can later be developed into test items on the Develop tab. Test Layout Conventions  Figure 310: Design Considerations - Test Layout Conventions
In the Test Layout Conventions field, you can detail how the test or assessment should be laid out. This is particularly important for assessments that are not created in LEAD. Test Constraints  Figure 311: Design Considerations - Test Constraints
In the Test Constraints field, you can include the number of participants that can be tested at the same time, as well as other constraints, like time of day, availability of equipment, or availability of safety personnel. Points of Contact  Figure 312: Design Considerations - Points of Contact
The Points of Contact area lists the personnel and places involved for this table of contents item. ISD Personnel The ISD Personnel (instructional system design) working on this table of contents item. Initiative Manager The name of the Initiative Manager working on this initiative. Content SME The name(s) of the Content SME(s) (subject matter expert(s)) working on this table of contents item. Production Facility The name of the Production Facility responsible for this table of contents item. Graphics/Media Personnel The name(s) of the Graphics/Media Personnel working on this table of contents item. |
Select the Test Instructions link to view the test instruction. Once you've opened the Test Instructions screen, you can: •Add a Text •Convert a Text entry to a Note, Caution, Warning entry. •Add a Resource •View or download a Resource entry, if a link is shown and you have the correct software available. •Select Explain Flag •Edit •Delete •Copy •Move a selected Text, Note, Caution, Warning, or Resource entry Up Select Edit Grading Instructions On the Grading Instructions screen, you can describe how to grade the assessment in as much detail as is necessary. The answer keys for this assessment will be provided separately in the test package that you can create on the Implement tab. Proctor Instructions On the Proctor Instructions screen, you can edit the instructions for this assessment. The default text for these instructions can be customized on the Customizations tab. Participant Instructions On the Participant Instructions screen, you can edit the instructions for this assessment. The default text for these instructions can be customized on the Customizations tab. |
