Link an AssessPrep Assessment with a ManageBac Task

Index

1. Add a new Task on ManageBac
2. Fill in the Task Details
3. Configure Assessment Options
4. Linking the AssessPrep Assessment
5. Edit and Deliver the Assessment
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

With the new Task and Gradebook integration, overall grades and feedback can automatically sync from AssessPrep to the ManageBac Gradebook. To sync grades, you need to link an AssessPrep assessment to a ManageBac Task. This guide will walk you through the process.

Step 1: Add a new Task on ManageBac

1. Select your desired class from the Classes dropdown in the left menu.
2. Navigate to the class Tasks & Units tab.
3. Click Tasks > Add Task.

 

Step 2: Fill in the Task Details

Fill in the required fields marked with an asterisk (*):

1. Title*: Enter a descriptive title for the assessment. This will be the title of the assessment on AssessPrep.
2. Due Date & Time*: Set the due date and time for the task. This will be the close date/time for the assessment on AssessPrep. Students will not be able to start the test after this date and time.
3. Unit: Select the appropriate unit from the dropdown menu to categorize the assessment.
4. Category: Choose the relevant category for the assessment, such as Homework, Classwork, or Test.
5. Type*: Specify the type of assessment, like Formative or Summative, to indicate its purpose in the learning process.

Set Student Differentiation (optional)

In the Student Differentiation section, you can assign the task (online assessment) to specific students within the class. This is an optional step that allows you to tailor the assignment to individual student needs or create differentiated assessments.

To assign the task to specific students:

1. Click on the "Student Differentiation" section to expand it.
2. Select the students you wish to assign the task to by checking the boxes next to their names.

Please note:

• Only the assigned students will be able to take the assessment on AssessPrep.
• Teachers will only be able to grade the assigned students for this specific Task.

Step 3: Configure Assessment Options

Select the desired assessment rubric, maximum points, and criteria for the task. The rubrics you choose in ManageBac correspond to specific rubric types in AssessPrep, as follows:

Middle Years Program:

• Criteria Only: Corresponds to the 'Achievement Level' rubric in AssessPrep.
• Criteria + Local Points: Corresponds to the 'Criteria with Points' rubric in AssessPrep.
• Comments: Corresponds to the 'Comments only' rubric in AssessPrep.

Diploma/Non-IB Program:

• Points + Comments: Corresponds to the 'Points' rubric in AssessPrep.
• Comments: Corresponds to the 'Comments only' rubric in AssessPrep.

Note: When linking the AssessPrep assessment with the task, the settings you choose in AssessPrep will override these options.

Step 4: Linking the AssessPrep Assessment

To link an AssessPrep assessment to a ManageBac Task, select the "AssessPrep Online Assessment" checkbox. You have two options:

Create Online Assessment: Choose this option to create a new online assessment on AssessPrep.

• Select the delivery mode: Any browser, Any Browser with Security, or the Lockdown App. Refer to this guide for differences between delivery modes.
• Choose the Start Condition: Anytime (student can start anytime after publishing) or Scheduled Time (student can only start after the scheduled date/time).
• Set the Close Date/Time: Choose the desired close date/time. Students cannot start the test after this, and the same due date will apply to the ManageBac Task.

Link Online Assessment (Recommended): Choose this option to link an existing AssessPrep assessment with the ManageBac Task. Grades will sync to the ManageBac Gradebook once linked.

To link an existing assessment:

• Click "Link Online Assessment" to open the link modal. Search for the assessment using its unique 6-digit Join Code or name. 

• Select the assessment to preview it on the right.

• Click "Link Online Assessment" to link the assessment to the ManageBac task.

The points (or Criteria for MYP) attached to the task will automatically be overridden by the total points of the AssessPrep assessment.

Create the Task

1. Choose to "Notify the students via Email" if desired.
2. Click "Create Task" to create the task on ManageBac.

Important: To link an AssessPrep assessment to a ManageBac task, the assessment must belong to the same Grade and Subject (within the same subject group) on both platforms. If the assessment doesn't appear in the list when linking, check that the ManageBac class has the same Subject and Grade level as the AssessPrep assessment.

Step 5: Edit and Deliver the Assessment

Once created, select "Edit in AssessPrep" to be redirected to your AssessPrep account. Add content to the online assessment, then create, deliver, monitor, and grade the assessment on AssessPrep. Published results will automatically sync to the ManageBac Gradebook for this task.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) I can't find my AssessPrep assessment when linking it to a ManageBac task. What should I do?

First, ensure the AssessPrep assessment and the ManageBac class have the same Subject (within the same subject group) and Grade level. If they don't match, the assessment won't appear in the list. Double-check these details and try linking again. If you still can't find the assessment after verifying the Subject and Grade level, contact support for further assistance.

2) What if I create the ManageBac task with a maximum point of 60 but my linked AssessPrep online assessment is only 50 points in total or vice-versa. How will that affect my task in ManageBac?

Points added under ManageBac tasks will be overridden by the total points of the linked online assessment on AssessPrep.

3) Can I link multiple AssessPrep Online Assessments to one ManageBac task?

No, one ManageBac task can only be linked to one AssessPrep online assessment. If you wish to add multiple assessments, you would need to create multiple tasks on ManageBac.