Glencoe ExamView Walk Through Guide

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A Walk Through Guide to Examview

Using Examview Pro for Glencoe Science

Programs

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The Startup window is displayed every time the ExamView Test Generator is started.

Use the QuickTest Wizard or Test Builder options to create a test.

Use the Question Bank Editor options to edit or add new questions to a question bank.

Getting StartedGetting Started

The first time you open the ExamView Test Generator, the program, prompts you to enter your name, school/institution name, and city/state.

Open the ExamView Test Generator using the shortcut on your desktop, or through the Start Menu on a PC.Select the ExamView Test Generator docbase; or open the ExamView Assessment Suite folder through your Applications folder on a Mac.

Getting Started: The Startup MenuGetting Started: The Startup Menu

The QuickTest Wizard provides easy to follow, step-by-step instructions that will lead you through the process of building a test in “x-number” steps.

The Test Builder gives you the option to create a new test from scratch by selecting individual questions to include on your new test.

You can also Open a previously saved test for editing or printing. This option will open your test in the Test Builderso you can print or edit using all the Test Builder options.

You can create a new question bank using the Question Bank Editor. This option will allow you to add up to 250 questions of varying types—multiple choice, true/false, essay, fill in, and more.

You can also open an existing question bank using the Question Bank Editor. Using this option, you can edit questions in any previously saved banks.

In order to maintain the original content that came with your Test Generator, Glencoe strongly recommends always creating a new question bank instead of modifying the publisher-supplied banks.

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Test Builder: Create a Test Using the WizardTest Builder: Create a Test Using the Wizard

Click the QuickTest Wizard icon. Then enter a test title and click OK.

Click through folders to display question banks.

Choose the question bank from which to select questions, and click Select. Then click Next.

Test Builder: Create a Test Using the WizardTest Builder: Create a Test Using the Wizard

Identify how many questions of each type. Then click Next.

Review the test summary and click Finish to have ExamView randomly pick questions based on your

criteria and complete the process.

Once the test is displayed, you can edit questions and customize the appearance,

then save and print the test.

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Test Builder: Create a Test from ScratchTest Builder: Create a Test from Scratch

Click the Create a test from scratch. Then enter a test title and click OK.

Choose one of the question selection options from the Select menu,or use the

corresponding toolbar button.

Select Randomly allows you to choose the quantity of each question type. Then the Test Generator selects random questions.

Select from a List allows you to select questions from a numbered list if using a print-out of the question bank for reference.Select by Viewing lets you make your selections one at a time while viewing the questions.Select by Standard gives you the option to select questions based on local or state standards.Select by Criteria gives you the ability to select questions that cover a certain topic or include specific keywords.Select All quickly selects all questions in a bank or group of banks.


Click through folders to display question banks. Choose the question bank from which to select questions, and click Select. Then click Next.

If using the Select Randomly option, identify how many questions of each type to include.

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If using the Select from a List option, check the box in front of the question number.

If using the Select by Viewing option, check the box next to the question.

If using the Select by Standard option, choose the number of question to include for each.

If using the Select by Criteria option, enter your criteria, then choose the number of questions.

Test Builder: Modify a TestTest Builder: Modify a Test

Click Open an existing test. Choose your test and click Open.

Once your test is open, you can begin editing or formatting the test.

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Test Builder: Modify a Test Test Builder: Modify a Test -- Editing Existing QuestionsEditing Existing Questions

Double-click on the question to be edited to open the edit pop-up box.

Type directly in the edit box and use the answer options at the bottom. Click Record

to save the changes.

The Edit Question tools function like your basic Word tools. These tools include formatting, changing font type and size, and

inserting tables, pictures or equations.

Questions edited in the Test Builder will only exist on the current test. The edits will NOT affect the original question from the question bank.

Test Builder: Modify a Test Test Builder: Modify a Test -- Adding a New QuestionAdding a New Question

Click New in the Question Menu and then choose the type of question to add to the test.

Type your question and remember to set your answer. Then click Record to save.

The new question will appear on your test.

An information pop-up box will remind you that the question you compose will only be available on the current test. Click OK.

When adding a question include appropriate question information to allow searching on that criteria

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Test Builder: Modify a Test Test Builder: Modify a Test -- Formatting OptionsFormatting Options

Click Layout in the Test Menu.

Use the tabs to change different aspects of the layout, including displaying the entire test or just answers in columns, allowing question types to be mixed, and

adding space between questions.

Use the buttons along the top to make other changes including number/answer styles, font styles/sizes, and point assignments.

Test Builder: Modify a Test Test Builder: Modify a Test -- Formatting OptionsFormatting Options

Click Style Gallery in the Test Menu.

Set the style of your test by using the listed of standardized formats, including national and state formatting styles.

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Test Builder: Modify a Test Test Builder: Modify a Test -- Reordering QuestionsReordering Questions

Select Reorder from the Question menu. Drag and drop the questions into the desired order.

If allowing to mix question types, select Sortto reorder by question criteria.

Select Scramble from the Question menu to scramble questions, sections, or answer choices.

Test Builder: Printing the TestTest Builder: Printing the Test

Select Print from the File menu, or use the Print toolbar button.

If you select to print two or more versions of the test, you can choose to scramble the questions and/or answer choices. You can also print an

answer strip to make it easier to score paper tests. Then click OK.

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Test Builder: Best PracticesTest Builder: Best Practices

Questions created or edited in the Test Builder will only exist on the current test. Edits will NOT affect the original question from the question bank.

A style can be applied to the entire test using the Style Gallery; or by selecting Layout from the Test menu.

Questions and/or answer choices can be scrambled when a test is printed OR by selecting Scramblefrom the Question menu.

When adding a question include appropriate question information to allow searching on that criteria.

Question Bank BasicsQuestion Bank Basics

Question TypesWhen creating your own questions, you can include any of the shown question types.

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Question Bank BasicsQuestion Bank Basics

NarrativesA narrative is a table, descriptive passage, special instruction, picture, or other information that is attached to one or more questions. These can include a reading passage, map, chart, or photo.

All questions linked to the same narrative will appear and print together as a group on a test.

Question InformationUsers can also include optional question information that may be useful when creating a test.

These include Difficulty, Reference, Learning Objective, National Standard, State Standard, Local Standard, Topic, Keywords, Notes, and Miscellaneous.

Question Bank Editor: Open an Existing Test BankQuestion Bank Editor: Open an Existing Test Bank

Select Open an existing question bank Select the desired test bank from the appropriate directory.

Once the bank is open, you can modify, print, or save the bank.

It is recommended that users store their test banks in the Banks folder within the ExamView directory.

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Question Bank Editor: Modify a Question BankQuestion Bank Editor: Modify a Question Bank

Once your bank is open, you can begin editing or formatting the questions.

Select Open an existing question bank. Choose your desired bank and click Open.

Question Bank Editor: Modify a Bank Question Bank Editor: Modify a Bank -- Editing a QuestionEditing a Question

Double-click on the question to be edited to open the edit pop-up box.

Type directly in the edit box and use the answer options at the bottom. Click

Record to save the changes.

The Edit Question tools function like your basic Word tools. These tools include formatting, changing font type and size, and inserting tables, pictures or equations.

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Question Bank Editor: Create a Question BankQuestion Bank Editor: Create a Question Bank

Select Create a new question bank on the Welcome screen.

Or, if you are working in the Test Builder, choose Switch to Question Bank Editor. Then

select Create a new question bank.

Name the question bank and click OK.

Question Bank Editor: Create a Question Bank Question Bank Editor: Create a Question Bank -- Add a QuestionAdd a Question

Click the New button, or select New from the Question menu.

Select the desired question type.

Type your question in the entry area, and make sure to provide an answer in the answer area.

Click the Info button to add question information and click OK. Then click

Record to save the question to your bank.

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Question Bank Editor: Create a Question Bank Question Bank Editor: Create a Question Bank -- Adding ImagesAdding Images

Select Picture from the Insert menu to browse for a file to insert into your question.

Or paste an image directly into the question field.

The image will then appear as part of your question.

Remember to consider the image size and readability when adding images to a question.

Double-click the question, or highlight and select Edit, to make any changes.

Select the Save option from the File menu to save the bank. Name the bank and

select the location to save the file.

Question Bank Editor: Create a Question Bank Question Bank Editor: Create a Question Bank -- Saving the BankSaving the Bank


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Question Bank Editor: Best PracticesQuestion Bank Editor: Best Practices


Remember to create your own test bank of new questions and modified questions, so that the original content that came with your Test Generator is maintained. McDougal Littell strongly recommends that questions originally supplied NOT be modified.

Remember to use only the following question types for the McDougal Littell Assessment System:

True/False, Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Completion, Matching, Case, Problem, Essay, and Other.If an unsupported question type is published to the McDougal Littell Assessment System, you will receive an error.

Technical SupportTechnical Support

For questions or issues, contact Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Technical Support at the Software Hotline, 1-800-437-3715 or at [email protected]

Access Help by selecting from the Helpmenu within the Test Generator.

Visit the ExamView online support forum at forum.fscreations.com

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