4. Class test scripts and Marker responses

This section of the guide will discuss:

 

4.1    Downloading test scripts

After the class test has closed (which will be 24hrs plus the nominal class test duration), staff will be able to access and download the submitted class test scripts.

To download individual test scripts:

  1. Access the Online Class test tool for a module by selecting the link under the module title on the Modules page in MMS, or in the My Modules portlet on the Academic Activities workspace in MySaint.The Online Class Test tool overview has a table listing all students on the module and their submissions.
  2. Locate the student in the table.
  3. Select the link in the Submission column to download the submission. (If there is no link the student has not submitted.)

 

To download a zip file of all test scripts:

The Online Class Test tool overview has a table listing all students on the module and their submissions.

  1. Access the Online Class Test tool for a module by selecting the link under the module title on the Modules page in MMS, or in the My Modules portlet on the Academic Activities workspace in MySaint.
  2. Scroll down to underneath the table.
  3. Select the Download all submissions as a single Zip file link.
  4. The Zip file will begin downloading – for large modules this may take a few moments.

 

4.2    Viewing Turnitin Scores

If the Online Class Test tool has been configured to allow students to submit to Turnitin, the Turnitin scores can be viewed by:

  1. Access the Online Class Test tool for a module by selecting the link under the module title on the Modules page in MMS, or in the My Modules portlet on the Academic Activities workspace in MySaint.
  2. Select the See Turnitin scores link above the table containing student submissions.

 

4.3    Adding Marker responses

Staff who mark class test scripts may wish to add comments that will be visible to other markers and external examiners[1]. MMS refers to these comments as marker responses, and these can take the form for typed responses and uploaded files. Staff are also able to bulk upload marker response files.

The roles that can add marker responses and marks are:

  • Director of Teaching
  • Exams Officer
  • Head of Department
  • Head of School
  • Lecturer
  • Marker (Exam)
  • Module Administrator
  • Module Coordinator
  • Unit Administrator

To add typed marker responses:

  1. Access the Online Class Test tool for a module by selecting the link under the module title on the Modules page in MMS, or in the My Modules portlet on the Academic Activities workspace in MySaint.The Online Class Test tool overview has a table listing all students on the module and their submissions.
  2. Select the student ID from the table to access the individual view for the selected student.
  3. Locate the Staff Notes section in the top right.
  4. Select the Click to enter note button and a text field will appear.
  5. If required, resize the text field by dragging the bottom right corner of the text field into a new position.
  6. Click into the text box and type the marker response.
  7. Select the Submit note button to save, or the Close without submitted button to close without submitting the comment.
  8. Once the typed note has been saved the username of the marker will appear in the Staff Notes section. Click on the username to view the note.

To upload a response file for a single student:

  1. Access the Online Class Test tool for a module by selecting the link under the module title on the Modules page in MMS, or in the My Modules portlet on the Academic Activities workspace in MySaint. The Online Class Test tool overview has a table listing all students on the module and their submissions.
  2. Select the student ID from the table to access the individual view for the selected student.
  3. Locate the Staff Files section in the top right
  4. Either:
    • Click the browse button and select the required file OR
    • Drag a file from your desktop into the grey box
  5. Once the file has been uploaded it will appear in the Staff Files section. Click the link to download the file.

To bulk upload response files:

  1. Prepare the response files and ensure they are named so that the student ID appears at the end of the filename, before the extension. For example: Example_file_000000001.docx
  2. Access the Online Class Test tool for a module by selecting the link under the module title on the Modules page in MMS, or in the My Modules portlet on the Academic Activities workspace in MySaint.
  3. Scroll down to the Bulk upload of staff files section.
  4. Either:
    • Click the Browse button to open a dialogue window and select the files for upload, OR
    • Drag the files into the grey box.
  5. Once the files have been uploaded they will appear in the Bulk upload of staff files section for you to review.
  6. Select the Overview link from the navigation panel on the left to refresh the page. The response files will now appear in the main table.


[1] Please consult your school policy on expected responses from markers.

 

4.4    Viewing Marker Responses

There are two mechanisms by which to view marker responses: on the Online Class Test overview, or via the individual student test overview.

To view marker responses on the Online Class Test overview page:

  1. Access the Online Class Test tool for a module by selecting the link under the module title on the Modules page in MMS, or in the My Modules portlet on the Academic Activities workspace in MySaint.
  2. Scroll down the table to locate the student.
  3. View the marker responses in the Staff Notes and Files column.
  4. Click on a file name to download a file or click on the username of the note author to open the note.

 

To view marker responses on the individual student test overview:

  1. Access the Online Class Test tool for a module by selecting the link under the module title on the Modules page in MMS, or in the My Modules portlet on the Academic Activities workspace in MySaint.
  2. Scroll down the table to locate the student.
  3. Select the student id from the table to open the overview for the selected student.
    1. To download the uploaded files, select the links in the Staff files section.
    2. To view the notes, select the username of the note author in the Staff Notes section.
     
     
     
     

4.5    Deleting Marker Responses

Staff can only delete responses that they have entered. This can be done from the student exam overview page.

To delete a response:

  1. Access the Online Class Test tool for a module by selecting the link under the module title on the Modules page in MMS, or in the My Modules portlet on the Academic Activities workspace in MySaint.
  2. Scroll down the table to locate the student.
  3. Select the student id from the table to open the individual student view for the selected student.
    1. To delete an uploaded file, locate the file in the Staff files section and click the to the right of the file name.
    2. To delete a typed note, locate the note in the Staff Notes section and click the  to the right of the note.

 

 

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