The Blackboard Ultra test and assignment tool uses the same engine to create and deliver assessments. If you know how to create an assignment, then you also know how to create a test. If you can create a test, you know how to create an assignment.
Create Blackboard Ultra Assignments & Tests
The following links redirect to Blackboard Ultra resources.
Create Assessments
- Create an assignment ↗︎
- Create a test ↗︎
- Copy a test or assignment ↗︎
- Add text and files to assignments ↗︎
- Add questions to a test ↗︎
- Extra credit questions ↗︎
- Reuse or import questions ↗︎
- Use question banks ↗︎
- Add question pools ↗︎
- Create group assignments ↗︎
- Create offline assignments ↗︎
- Allow self and peer assessments ↗︎
- Add rubrics ↗︎
- Video: Create a test ↗︎
Manage Assessments
Assessment Settings
- Define assignment settings and options ↗︎
- Define test details and options ↗︎
- Randomize questions & answers ↗︎
- Control how tests and grades appear to students ↗︎
- Display one question at a time ↗︎
- Edit tests and questions ↗︎
- Add a timer to assignments ↗︎
Academic Integrity
Grading Options and Rubrics
- Add rubrics ↗︎
- Enable anonymous grading ↗︎
- Enable parallel grading ↗︎
- Grade group assignments ↗︎
- Assign different grades to group members ↗︎
Manage Attempts, Exceptions, and Accommodations
Grading & The Ultra Gradebook
Visit the Grading & the Ultra Gradebook FAQ collection.
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