Pear Assessment gives Enterprise users the ability to create test sections to replicate state tests more precisely. Most state tests include sections with different settings: states use sections to group items with specific configurations and to limit test time in a single sitting. Adding sections and applying section-level controls lets educators simulate the actual test environment more effectively.
Add Sections to a Test
- In the navigation menu, click Test.
- Click Create New Test.
- Click Create Section.
- Once a section is created, click Select Items to add questions to the section.
- Click Add.
- Click Done when ready.
- The screen redirects to the Manage Sections tab, where you can create another section or proceed to settings.
- Create as many sections as needed, then go to the Settings tab.
- In Settings, navigate to Section Settings.
- Configure the following options as needed:
- Prevent navigation to other sections
- Show a calculator, or choose no calculator
- Create section-specific settings by clicking the section name
- Lock sections
If administrators have assigned tests with Lock Section enabled, teachers can open sections for students from the Live Class Board.
Move Items Between Sections
After a test has been drafted and before it has been assigned, you can move items from one section to another in two ways:
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Drag the item from one section to the next.
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Check the box next to the item, navigate to the top right, click Move To, and select the desired section number.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Sections Can Be Created on a Test?
Pear Assessment limits tests to seven sections. The button to add a new section is disabled after seven sections are created.
Do I Have to Save Each Section When I Am Done?
No. Pear Assessment auto-saves sections: you do not need to save after creating each one.
Do I Have to Add Items to a Section Before Creating Another Section?
No. You can create all sections first and add items to each one afterward.
Do I Have to Use Already Created Items for the Sections?
No. When you go to Select Items in a section, there is an option to Create New Item, the same as when creating a test.
Resources
Quick Start: Create a Test
