Assessment Overview

Summary

Highlights

• UMA offers weekly assessments to test your knowledge each week! 💡
• You can find these assessments at the end of your weekly coursework. 📋
• Each assessment is a timed test (60 mins) with 20 multiple choice questions! ⏰
• Remember: you have two attempts to pass the test! 🎓
• Help and resources are available through Student Help if needed! 🆘

Key Takeaways

• Weekly assessments are crucial for gauging your understanding of the course content! 🎯
• You get 60 minutes and two attempts to complete each assessment. ⏱️
• Find your assessments at the bottom of your weekly course page! 📚
• Prepare thoroughly with readings, interactives, and assignments before attempting them. 📖
• Student help and academic services are available if you need assistance pre-assessment! 🤝

Overview

Chapters

• 00:00 - 00:30: Introduction to Weekly Assessments The chapter introduces weekly assessments at UMA, explaining that they are used to gauge students' understanding of the weekly content. It emphasizes that assessments, along with discussions, interactives, and assignments, form a core part of the learning process. The assessments are likened to weekly tests covering the learned material.
• 00:30 - 01:00: Finding Assessments in the Courseroom The chapter titled 'Finding Assessments in the Courseroom' discusses the process of locating assessments within a course platform. It begins by instructing students to return to the course page, specifically Week 1, after completing other activities and assignments. The assessment is located at the bottom of the course page and is labeled as 'Week 1 – Assessment.' This label indicates the use of a test tool to complete the work. Students are advised to click on the title to access the assessment, pay close attention to the directions, time constraints, and number of attempts allowed.
• 01:00 - 01:30: How to Complete an Assessment The chapter titled 'How to Complete an Assessment' outlines the necessary steps for completing a weekly assessment. It mentions that each assessment should be completed in 60 minutes, with two attempts allowed to achieve a passing score. The instructions should be read thoroughly before clicking the 'Start Assessment' button. The assessment comprises twenty randomized multiple-choice questions that must be read carefully before answering. After completing the questions, the 'Submit Assessment' button should be clicked to finalize the submission.
• 01:30 - 02:00: Best Practices for Completing Assessments The chapter titled 'Best Practices for Completing Assessments' provides guidelines for effectively managing and completing weekly assessments. It advises students to allocate sufficient time and to work in a distraction-free environment. The assessment begins as soon as the 'Start Assessment' button is clicked, giving a fixed time of sixty minutes to complete. Although assistance in completing the assessments is not available, students can find general troubleshooting resources by accessing the 'Student Help' link in the Navbar.
• 02:00 - 02:30: Accessing Help for Assessments The chapter titled 'Accessing Help for Assessments' focuses on guiding students to the Student Help section, particularly emphasizing the 'Assessment Help' folder. It directs students to explore both text and video resources available to assist them with weekly assessments. Additionally, it provides information on contacting Academic Services for further help in preparing for assessments by speaking with an instructor over the phone. This comprehensive support system ensures students are well-prepared for their weekly evaluations.
• 02:30 - 03:00: Additional Help and Preparation Tips In the chapter titled 'Additional Help and Preparation Tips', students are reminded of the importance of staying up to date with all weekly materials, including readings, interactive activities, and assignments. They are encouraged to thoroughly study the provided information and make use of their notes to best prepare themselves before attempting an assessment. The chapter closes with a wish for good luck to the students in their endeavors.

Assessment Overview Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 Welcome to UMA! Let me introduce you to your weekly assessments! In this video, we’re going to take a closer look at the assessments that you’ll complete each week. So, what exactly are these weekly assessments? In addition to the Discussions, Interactives, and Assignments – Assessments are used to gauge your understanding of the week’s content. You can think of these assessments as weekly tests that cover the information and material you’ve learned throughout the week. Where do I find the assessment each week?
• 00:30 - 01:00 Well, let’s dive back into the courseroom and take a look. We’ll start, here, at Week 1. After you complete each of the other activities and assignments for the week, you’ll scroll to the bottom of the course page to find the assessment – in this case, the Week 1 – Assessment. When you see this “Assessment” label underneath the title, it means that you’ll be using the test tool to complete the work. To access the assessment, click on the title. Read through the directions, and make sure to take note of the time allowed and the attempts
• 01:00 - 01:30 allowed before you begin. Weekly assessments must be completed in 60 minutes. Additionally, you’ll have two attempts to earn a passing score. After you read the instructions, click the blue “Start Assessment” button. Once you start the assessment, you will see twenty (20) randomized multiple choice questions to complete. Remember to read each question carefully before you respond. When you finish, click the “Submit Assessment” button at the bottom.
• 01:30 - 02:00 As a best practice, it is recommended that you set aside enough time to complete your weekly assessments without distraction. Your allotted sixty minutes begin as soon as you click the “Start Assessment” button. What do I do if I need help accessing my assessment? Although you cannot receive help with completing a weekly assessment, there are basic troubleshooting resources available. You can access Assessment Help by clicking on the Student Help link in the Navbar.
• 02:00 - 02:30 Here, you will find the Student Help section, which includes an Assessment Help folder. Click on the folder title to find additional text and video resources that can help you complete the weekly assessments. Need additional help preparing for an assessment? Contact Academic Services at (888) 215-8215 to speak with an instructor that can help you review concepts and course material. You’re now ready to take your weekly assessment.
• 02:30 - 03:00 Remember to complete all readings, Interactives, and assignments for the week; study the information and material; and prepare with your notes before you begin the assessment. Good luck!