After a test is taken, if a question has the wrong answer marked, and I change it to the right answer, will the scores be updated?

  • It is possible for you to update the correct answer and point values after students have taken a test. You have the option of changing the correct answer, giving full credit to everyone, or making the question extra credit.
  • To change the correct answer for a multiple choice question:
    1. Go to the test canvas by clicking the round drop down arrow next to the test, either where it is deployed or in the Grade Center
    2. Click Edit the Test from the menu
    3. Find the question that needs to be changed
    4. Click the round drop down arrow next to the question
    5. Click Edit from the menu
    6. Change which answer choice is correct by selecting a different radio button
    7. When you click the Submit and Update Attempts button, Blackboard will automatically regrade the question and update student scores
  • The process is similar for other question types. If you want to give students credit for more than one response (i.e. you are now accepting 2 or more correct answers on a question that only had 1 correct answer), select the option for allowing partial credit and give the second correct answer 100% partial credit.
  • You may also want to throw out a question by giving all students the points or by changing the question to extra credit.
  • To award full credit or extra credit:
    1. Go to the Test Canvas (steps 1 & 2, above)
    2. Find the question that needs to be changed
    3. Click the Point value to the right of the question
    4. Click the appropriate checkbox, Extra Credit or Full Credit
    5. Click the Submit and Regrade button
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