The assessment notebook

Better exams start with better questions.

Practical guides for teachers, course creators and training teams: design an exam, run it clearly and turn results into the next lesson.

Getting started2 min read

How to create an online exam: a practical first-run checklist

Plan the learning goal, write clear questions and rehearse the participant journey before you publish your first online exam.

Question design2 min read

Use focused stems, plausible distractors and transparent scoring to build questions that reveal understanding rather than test-taking tricks.

Results and feedback2 min read

Interpret averages, score distributions and question-level results, then choose a concrete teaching action.

Author workflow2 min read

Prepare a clean source file, pilot a small batch and audit answers and media before publishing imported questions.

Question design2 min read

Check notation, equivalent answers, scoring and mobile readability before running a digital mathematics assessment.

Access and planning2 min read

Prepare participant identities, invitations, timing and feedback for a private group assessment.

Participant experience2 min read

Design concise prompts, readable diagrams and a realistic rehearsal for participants using phones.

Assessment practice2 min read

Combine clear rules, question design and proportionate review instead of treating browser signals as proof of cheating.

Author workflow2 min read

Connect diagnostic checks, practice, module exams and feedback with a manageable question-bank routine.

Access and planning2 min read

Estimate participant starts, retakes and overlapping sessions without confusing account allowances with infrastructure guarantees.