Sending out the exam for feedback
Once you have created the exam questions in LAMS you will need to send a test exam link to the relevant staff members to ensure any feedback is collected and the appropriate corrections made.
- Go to the LAMS website
- Select the ‘Add lesson’ in the top right-hand corner of your screen.
- Select the exam you have created and ensure the name is appropriate.
- Select ‘Class’ at the top.
- In the Learners section, move any staff members who are not related to this exam to the left-hand side to ensure they can see the exam when looking.
- Press ‘Add now’.
- Select the monitor option for the new lesson you have added.
- Select ‘Edit’ on the left-hand side.
- Copy the link in the top left corner (this is the direct link you can send to the team for review).
It is advised that when asking for feedback you focus on the following areas:
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- Images- Check the quality of any images/tables/figures, this may require the sizing to be changed or they may need to send new files to replace them.
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Correct answers- For Summative exams we only add feedback to multiple choice style questions however these need to be checked.
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Mark allocation- Check the marks given to each question are correct
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Special characters- Any special characters or formatting has been checked to ensure the formatting has not effected the message of the question.
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The instructions- Check the instructions provided both at the start and throughout the exam. This includes any marks, numbers of questions, weights of the marks and time allocations mentioned.
Checking answers for MCQs
This guide provides a straightforward method for educators to access and review detailed exam results for students, specifically focusing on the grading of multiple-choice questions. By following the outlined steps, users can efficiently check the accuracy of their exam evaluations and gain insights into student performance. This resource is essential for ensuring transparency and understanding in the grading process.
Tip: To view if the multiple choice questions have had the correct answer marked go through the exam first as a student and answer the correct answers for the paper and submit. Then follow the steps below to check.
