Assessing an Assignment

Note: Please avoid using Tk20 in multiple tabs and have it open only in one tab/browser at a time. Also, refrain from using the back button, as this may cause your session to time out and your work may not be saved. To have the best experience and ensure that your data is safely stored, please use only one tab when accessing Tk20.

Getting Started: Course Dashboard

  1. Click on Courses in the side menu.
  2. Click on Courses located in the side menu below.
  3. Click on Dashboard located in the side menu below. If you are unable to access the Courses Dashboard, you will need to contact your campus Unit Administrator for help.
  4. Select the Term from the drop down menu.
  5. Click on the Course sub-tab that contains the assignment you want to assess.
  6. Click on the number located below the Assessment(s) pending portion of the assignment you want to assess to view the students who have submitted their

    The ACC202 Principles of Accounting 2 | Section 03 page showing pending tasks and assignment progress bars, including percentages for Assessed, Assessment(s) pending, and Not submitted. A hover box displays student names: Elena Adams, Luis Weston, Tara Smith, and Jack Tyler. Due dates and Report buttons appear on the right side for each assignment.

  7. Click on the name of the student you want to assess to open a split screen.
    1. On the left, you will be able to view the assignment details, any attached standards and the student’s submission.
    2. On the right, you will be able to view the assignment’s assessment tool(s).

The Adams Elena page showing assignment details and assessment tools tabs. The left side displays the Details and Submissions tabs; the Details tab includes the assignment title, section title, assessment type, creation date, required artifact type, and instructions. The right side includes the Assessment Tools panel with tabs for Assessment Tool, Extensions, and Feedback. The Final Disposition Assessment listed with an empty Overall Grade field, weight value, and score field.

Viewing Student Submissions

Students have the option to attach three different types of work. These will be visible under the Submission(s) sub-tab.

The Adams Elena page showing a split‑screen view with submission items on the left and assessment tools on the right, with upper options including Prev, Next, Submit, Close, and Print‑Friendly View. The left panel displays the Submission(s) tab listing a text entry titled First Disposition, an artifact titled Lesson Plan, and a file named Lesson Plan.docx with View and Annotate and Download links. The right panel showing the Assessment Tools section with tabs for Assessment Tools, Extensions, and Feedback. The Final Dispositions Assessment appears with fields for Overall Grade, Weight, and Score, currently empty or set to zero.

  1. If the student has submitted a Tk20 artifact, you may click on the title of the Artifact and it will display on the left side of the screen.

    The Adams Elena page showing Submit, Close, and Print‑Friendly View options. Split‑screen layout. Left section titled Lesson Plan with Basic Information fields including Title, Description, Lesson Plan upload, and Attached Documents. Right section shows Assessment Tools with tabs for Extensions and Feedback, listing the Final Dispositions Assessment with fields for Overall Grade, Weight, and Score.

  2. If the student has submitted a Tk20 text, you may click on the title of the Text and it will display on the left side of the screen.

    The Adams Elena page showing a split‑screen view. The left section under Submission(s) displays a Lesson Plan text submission. The right section showing Assessment Tools with tabs for Extensions and Feedback, listing the Final Dispositions Assessment with fields for Overall Grade, Weight, and Score. Options: Submit and Close in the upper‑right corner; Print‑Friendly View in the upper‑left corner.

  3. If the student has submitted a file upload, you may click on Download to save it to your computer, or you can click on View and Annotate to open the document in your internet browser.

    The File row showing a document titled 'Lesson Plan.docx' with options to View and Annotate and Download.

    1. Select the text you wish to annotate.

      The highlighted text showing an annotation icon on the right, indicating a comment or edit option.

    2. Then click on Edit to leave an annotated comment. Click Save to add your annotated comment.

      The Comment box displayed above highlighted text, showing a note field with the message ‘Consider revising this sentence,' with options Cancel and Save.

    3. Hover with your mouse over the annotated area. Click on Edit to edit your comment or Delete to delete it.

Assessing Student Submissions

  1. Click on the name of the Assessment Tool.
  2. Complete the assessment by selecting the radio button for each criterion within the traditional rubric, as well as any additional questions and click Save & Close or Save.
    1. If you select Save, you save the entry and will remain in the Assessment Tool.
    2. If you click Save & Close, you save the entry and you will return to the previous page.
  3. After you have completed the assessment tool(s), choose one of the following actions:
  • Submit: Submit the assessment for the student to see
  • Close: Exit the assessment tool without saving any changes (if you clicked Save in the assessment tool previously, these changes will be saved).

Note(s):

  • If available, comments may be left for each criterion within the score column of the rubric.

    The Adams Elena page showing a split‑screen view. Left section of Submission(s) displays a file titled Lesson Plan.docx with View and Annotate and Download links. Right section includes the Final Dispositions Assessment with Personal Traits rating fields, including options for Exceeds Expectations, Meets Expectations, Does Not Meet Expectations, and a Score box, with options: Submit, Close, and Print‑Friendly View in the upper‑left corners.

  • A Grade may be entered for the student based on the Total Score.

    The Grade section showing Total Score, Total Mean, and Grade input fields. Action buttons Complete and Save in the lower‑right corner.

Granting an Extension to the Student

An extension may be granted to an assignment with a status of Not submitted, Assessment pending, or Assessed. The steps below are for an assignment submitted and assessed, as this requires an initial step of revoking the assignment. For assignments with a status of Not submitted or Assessment pending, the revoke step below (7 b.) is not needed, but an extension may still be granted.

  1. Click on Courses in the side menu.
  2. Click on Courses located in the side menu below.
  3. Click on Dashboard located in the side menu below. If you are unable to access the Courses Dashboard, you will need to contact your campus Unit Administrator for help.
  4. Select the Term from the drop down menu. The current term is selected by default.
  5. Click on the Course sub-tab that contains the assignment you want to assess.
  6. Click on the number located below the Assessment portion of the assignment (indicated in green) to view the students who have submitted their assignments.
  7. Click on the name of the student you want to grant an extension to open a split screen.
    1. If only one assessment tool is used for the assignment, it will open on the right. If more than one assessment tool is used, click on the name of the assessment tool to open.
    2. Click on Revoke on the upper right..
    3. Click on the Extensions sub-tab
    4. Click on Edit Due Date.
    5. Enter a New Due Date/Time and Comments and click Update.

      The Adams Elena page showing a split‑screen view. Left section displays Submission(s) lists a text entry titled Lesson Plan. Right section displays the Extensions tab with columns for New Due Date, Comments, Initiator, and Activity Date showing no data, with options: Submit, Close, and Print‑Friendly View in the upper‑left corners.

You can also refer to the video link: Faculty Assessing Coursework

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