Categories are used (mostly) for aggregating the scores for the various questions and responses in terms of the learning outcomes that are being measured. They are also then referenced in the reports, by grouping together the scores for the questions that belong to each category. Certain categories, however, have other uses. This topic describes how to configure certain categories and their function.
Test taker tools
Scratchpad
This category is only available to TAO Ignite or Enterprise.
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Provides a test-taker with a place to make notes, in the form of a Scratchpad. |
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For more information on how scratchpad works for test takers, see Test-taker tool configuration.
Answer Masking
This category is only available to TAO Ignite.
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Answer Masking allows the test-taker to mask and unmask answers in choice interactions. For Ignite users, answer masking is added as a category for an Item - rather than selecting it from the list of test taker tools in test authoring. |
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Answer Eliminator
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The Answer Eliminator allows the test-taker to eliminate answers in Choice interactions. This is useful if there is a long list of answer choices, and the test-taker has a learning disability. |
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Calculators
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Simple calculator |
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Scientific calculator |
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Bodmas calculator |
Items, Sections |
Highligher
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The Highlighter allows the test-taker to highlight parts of the text in an item. |
Items, Sections |
Line reader
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The Line Reader allows the test-taker to visually isolate a line of text. |
Items, Sections |
Text to speech
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The text-to-speech functionality allows the test-taker to hear the test questions, or parts of them, read aloud. |
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Navigation
Automatic media playback
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This category is generally used for items containing one or more Media interaction, where the media is configured to play automatically. If this category is added, the next item (usually containing questions pertaining to the media) will display automatically once the media on the previous item has finished playing. This category is only applicable to items in test Parts with Linear navigation. |
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If This category is only applicable to items in test Parts with Linear navigation. |
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Session attachments
Asset attachments for sessions (developing feature)
This category is under development and can be enabled as a Beta feature.
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Experimental support for adding attachments (such as PDFs) to items and tests via the experimental Assets in TAO Portal is now available. The category is configured during test authoring; the asset must previously be uploaded and stored in the TAO Portal. The attachment can be accessed by the test-takers during an assessment. Supported formats can be previewed inline, while unsupported formats are offered for direct download instead of opening in an unsupported previewer. Supported formats are: PDF, HTML, or images. If fullscreen mode is configured for the session, the download button will be unavailable and the attachment not accessible. |
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Enable the Assets beta feature in the My user section of TAO Portal.
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In the Assets module of TAO Portal, select Upload Asset to upload a supported file (such as PDF).
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Once the file is uploaded, locate it in the Assets list.
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Copy the file’s ID from the ID column.
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Return to the Content Bank.
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In Test Authoring, add a new category in the Category box:
x-tao-attachment--
The asset can be added to a single item, or all the items in a section or part.
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Append the category name with the ID copied from the Asset’s list:
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Category string example:
x-tao-attachment-df79c6e6-b2b4-455e-9ab7-9f4042f9830a
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A new icon to access the attached file displays during a session. Whenever the same PDF is attached as assets to several items in a test (such as a Part or Section category), navigating from one of those item to the other will keep the position within the PDF identical during navigation.