Use pools to create tests with variation to decrease cheating. Blackboard tests sample with replacement requiring larger pools. But how large a pool will you need? Smaller pools to feed a single question reduce the need to have very large pools to reduce the number of questions that must be prepared.

You’ve given a test in Blackboard. The test is graded. Now students want to see their results. But how do students see the results and what do they see? Many students are unfamiliar with how to view grades and feedback in Blackboard.

When giving tests using Blackboard don’t use overly restrictive test settings to avoid problems when students complete the assessment. Use pools to provide variation between exams to reduce the likelihood of cheating. Provide practice tests to for students to check their browser settings.