What are the minimum technology requirements to use ClassMarker?
No downloads, installations or investment in technology infrastructure is required, and it's so easy to use, anyone can get up and running straight away.
ClassMarker is an online system, so you simply need internet access and a modern web browser. Additionally you will need JavaScript and cookies enabled which comes standard with all web browsers.
ClassMarker's online-testing system is available to anyone with an internet connection. Our web-based exam service is easy-to-use, secure and reliable.
ClassMarker was built from the ground up using valid XHTML and adhering to accessibility standards. This means ClassMarker works across all major operating systems, web browsers and devices to ensure our service can be accessed however and wherever you like.
Any device that has an internet connection can access ClassMarker's online-testing system.
ClassMarker is compatible with all major operating systems including:
- Windows
- Macintosh
- Linux
- Chrome OS / Chromebook
Smart devices including:
- iPhone
- iPod touch
- iPad
- Android
System Requirements
Links Settings:
When you assign (provide access to) a test (either by Group or Link) you will be provided with a number of customizable settings to ensure your test is delivered according to your requirements. These include time & date availability, number of attempts allowed, whether a certificate is to be included, the pass mark, pass and fail feedback messages and many more. Look out for the (?) symbols on the settings page for individual explanations.
Group Settings:
When you assign (provide access to) a test (either by Group or Link) you will be provided with a number of customizable settings to ensure your test is delivered according to your requirements. These include time & date availability, number of attempts allowed, whether a certificate is to be included, the pass mark, pass and fail feedback messages and many more. Look out for the (?) symbols on the settings page for individual explanations.
What are my options for multiple response question grading styles?
You can set Multiple response questions to give 'full' points only when all the correct answers and no incorrect answers are selected, or allow for partial points to be awarded for correct answers.
There are three grading methods.
Partial scoring options:
- Off - Full points for full correct answer, zero points if an error is made
- Partial points with deduction - Remove partial points for incorrect answers
- Partial points - Do not remove points for incorrect answers
Example: Partial scoring with deduction
A question worth 3 points with 3 correct answers will gain 1 point for each correct answer selected but also lose 1 point for each incorrect answer selected.
Example: Partial scoring
A question worth 3 points with 3 correct answers will gain 1 point for each correct answer selected.
Partial scoring will not give negative points. Zero is the minimum points awarded.
Note: ClassMarker will limit the amount of selections allowed to the amount of correct answers given for the question to stop a user selecting all answers.
You can choose your grading style settings on a per question basis when added or editing your multiple response questions.
Setting
When you assign (provide access to) a test (either by Group or Link) you will be provided with a number of customizable settings to ensure your test is delivered according to your requirements. These include time & date availability, number of attempts allowed, whether a certificate is to be included, the pass mark, pass and fail feedback messages and many more. Look out for the (?) symbols on the settings page for individual explanations.
Default Settings
Once you have selected your settings, you will save them at the bottom of the page. Each time you assign a test you are also given the option to save these settings as default, which means they will be preloaded for you next time you assign a test.
Assign via Groups:
Assigning your ClassMarker tests via Groups allows you to distribute tests to specific groups of users you have registered under your account. Tests assigned to a Registered user Group can only be accessed by members of that group.
Registered users can only access tests by signing into their account at ClassMarker.com. Once signed in they can see all tests that have been assigned to their group/s and can also review past results.
There are a number of Test settings that you can define to your requirements, including the ability to hide the test and set specific availability dates for when the test can be accessed:
- Go to the Tests section, expand your test and click 'Assign'.
- Select one or more of your Registered user groups.
- Define your required test settings.
- Your test is now ready to take by members of your selected group/s.
How do I define the availability settings for my exam?
When you Assign (distribute) your test there are a number of settings you can customize to meet your requirements. These include availability settings: Set whether your test is available or not, or define a time/date range when it will be available; set how many attempts your users will have to take the test; set the time limit provided for each attempt.
To Assign a test and customize settings:
- Go to the Tests section, expand your test and click 'Assign'
- Follow the instructions and you will land on the Test settings page.
- Edit the settings for Test availability, How many attempts allowed and Time limit settings as required.
- Scroll to the bottom to save your edits.
To edit a test that has already been assigned:
- Go to Groups or Links and find your test.
- Select Settings.
- Edit the settings for Test availability, How many attempts allowed and Time limit settings as required.
- Scroll to the bottom to save your edits.
Can I define a number of attempts allowed for each test per user?
Yes.
When you Assign (distribute) your test there are a number of settings you can customize to meet your requirements. These include availability and number of attempts settings: Set whether your test is available or not, or define a time/date range when it will be available; set how many attempts your users will have to take the test; set the time limit provided for each attempt.
To Assign a test and customize settings:
- Go to the Tests section, expand your test and click 'Assign'
- Follow the instructions and you will land on the Test settings page.
- Edit the settings for Test availability, How many attempts allowed and Time limit settings as required.
- Scroll to the bottom to save your edits.
To edit settings for a Test that has already been assigned:
- Go to Groups or Links and find your test.
- Select 'Settings'.
- Edit the settings for Test availability, How many attempts allowed and Time limit settings as required.
- Scroll to the bottom to save your edits.
How do I define a pass mark and then direct users to a web page upon test completion?
When you Assign (distribute) your test there are a number of settings you can customize to meet your requirements. These include: pass mark, pass/fail message to be displayed to the user upon test completion, pass/fail return web link to direct users back to your website after they have completed the test.
To Assign a test and customize settings:
- Go to the Tests section, expand your test and click 'Assign'
- Follow the instructions and you will land on the Test settings page.
- Towards the bottom of the Test settings page you will find the setting 'Set test pass mark and feedback'.
- Complete as required - and then scroll to the bottom to save your edits.
To edit a test that has already been assigned:
- Go to Groups or Links and find your test.
- Select Settings.
- Towards the end of the Test settings page you will find the setting 'Set test pass mark and feedback'.
- Complete as required and then scroll to the bottom to save your edits.
How ClassMarker Works
Here is an overview of how ClassMarker works. Please review other help articles for more detailed help and instructions.
The Tests section is where you create and edit questions and tests. There are a number of different question types available. Create your test with fixed questions, where the same questions are displayed each time the test is taken, or you can utilize the auto-selection feature where questions are selected at random from your specified categories each time the test is taken.
With ClassMarker you can create as many questions and tests as you like.
Once you have created your questions and tests you'll want to provide access to them. ClassMarker refers to this as "Assigning" your test; look out for the Assign buttons across the site.
It's important to note that each test can be assigned any number of times to different sets of users with different settings applied. There is no need to duplicate a test, instead simply assign it as many times as you like.
ClassMarker gives you two options for assigning (providing access) to your tests:
Firstly via Groups. Once you've created a Group you can register users to it. Registered users will log in via the ClassMarker.com website where they can access the tests you have assigned to their group.
The second option is to create a Link to your test - this link can be sent out to users, or you can add or embed the test into your website using the code we provide. No user registration is required and you can apply user information questions that are displayed before the test starts. You can brand tests with your organization's logo and colours by applying a Theme. Restrict access to tests assigned via link by implementing an Access List, and password protection is also available.
When you assign a test you will be provided with a number of customizable settings to ensure your test is delivered according to your requirements. These include time & date availability, number of attempts allowed, whether a certificate is to be included, the pass mark, pass and fail feedback messages plus many more settings. You can also save Default Settings to streamline the assign process.
You can view test results in many ways with ClassMarker, from viewing an individual's progress in real time, to aggregated statistics for tests, questions, categories and more.
Don't forget to look for Export options - ClassMarker offers the ability to export detailed results reports to .CSV files to open in Spreadsheets where you can sort and filter the data as you require.