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Viewing and Completing an Assessment

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  1. To begin working on an assessment, click on the “START” button.
    Assignments section with July 10 expanded, showing a single activity “Unit 1: Introductions | Proficiency Assessment,” due Friday with an estimated time of 30 minutes, a 0% progress bar, and a “Start” button.

     

  2. The Assessment details pop-up lists all requirements set by your instructor.  You will be prompted to review and acknowledge an integrity policy checkbox before starting any assessment. 

    NOTE: You cannot proceed until the box is checked off.

    Click the “Begin Assessment” button to begin working on your assessment.

    Assessment details screen, including total number of questions; a breakdown of types of questions including multiple choice, drop downs, and fill in the blanks; and what counts toward score, begin assessment button, and cancel link. At the bottom of the page, a highlighted checkbox shows the statement “I agree to complete this assessment honestly and in accordance with my institution’s academic integrity policies.” A “Cancel” link appears on the left, and a “Begin Assessment” button is located on the bottom right.

     

  3. If required by your instructor, a password may need to be entered before you can begin the assessment. You will then click the “Begin Assessment” button to begin working on your assessment.
    Password field screen with a blank field to enter the password, with Continue and Cancel buttons underneath.
     

  4. On the assessment activity page, complete all of the question items.
    Open assessment showing countdown timer, save, and submit button.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: 

  • If your instructor has set a time limit to complete the assessment, a countdown timer will be available at the lower right-hand side of the assessment activity page.
     
  • Copy and paste functions are disabled in assessment answer fields on vhlcentral to support academic integrity. This includes right-click and keyboard shortcuts.
     
  • The “save” button will save your work so that you can continue it at a later time without being forced to use an attempt.
    NOTE: Countdown timer will not pause when the “save” button is selected.
     
  • The assessment can be submitted using the “submit” button.
    NOTE: If the countdown timer reaches 0:00, the assessment activity will automatically be submitted.

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