Assessing student work>>Creating TestGen tests
You need to install the TestGen application on your computer to create TestGen tests. You must also install the TestGen plug-in to view tests created with TestGen. The TestGen plug-in also enables you to upload TestGen tests to your course.
In the Resources area on the My CourseCompass page, click Go to the TestGen website under TestGen.
Enter your CourseCompass login name and password.
Click Log in.
Click Download new version or the link for your operating system.
Review the information under Before You Install.
Under Installation Instructions, click the link for your platform (Windows or Macintosh) to download the appropriate setup file to your computer. You can download either a .zip (compressed) file or the .exe (executable) file.
Follow the on-screen instructions to save and run the setup file.
In the Resources area on the My CourseCompass page, click Get the TestGen plug-in under TestGen.
Click the link on the left of the web page to download the latest TestGen plug-in.
Review the information under Before You Install.
Under Installation Instructions, click the link for your platform (Windows or Macintosh) to download the appropriate setup file to your computer. You can download either a .zip (compressed) file or the .exe (executable) file.
Follow the on-screen instructions to save and run the setup file.
Notes:
The TestGen plug-in is updated regularly, so you may need to re-install it to take advantage of the latest version.
Your students must install the TestGen plug-in to take TestGen tests and have their test results recorded in the gradebook.