Archive | November, 2011

Create Math Quizzes With ProProfs

ProProfs quiz maker now has support for a math quizzes. Create math formulas, equations and symbols easily through our simple to use visual math editor. Video Transcript: Create a Math Quiz Highlights: Visual editor that allows easily adding math formulae without any training Supports a diverse catalogue of operators and expressions including Basic operations Matrix      Read More

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Five Settings To Consider When Creating Practice Quizzes

Learners who prepare for exams using practice quizzes have a higher rate of success than those who simply read and study. Practice quizzes help students not only learn the material, but also gain the experience needed for taking a test. This can reduce anxiety and allow students to better focus on the content during an      Read More

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Ten ways to customize end of quiz

Instructors should consider not only the best content for a quiz, but also the most effective method of concluding a quiz in order to help improve the student learning experience. Whether it’s feedback or a chance to get the answers, there are a several options to consider when deciding how you want the quiz to      Read More

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Six Things Teachers Must Know Before Conducting Online Assessments

Six Things Teachers Must Know Before Conducting Online Assessments

Creating quality assessments is never easy. Whether using traditional or online testing, instructors must always consider the best options for assessing students. Administering assessments online requires different considerations than paper test administration. Using a little forethought can help you create effective online assessments with fewer frustrations. Teachers who make the choice to move from traditional      Read More

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Manage Your Password Easily

We have updated our change password interface for ease of use. Our new interface is much simpler and lets you change your password at any time easily. Here is how it works: Step 1: Goto My Account Step 2: Click on “Change Password“ link. Step 3: Replace your old password with new passord. Step 4: Finally, click Save and      Read More

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Explanation label now translates to over 50 languages

Explanation label now translates to over 50 languages

We have received some requests to allow translating the explanation label to multiple languages. We have added this label to the many quiz maker labels that translate to the language you set for the quiz.  This field now translates to 52 languages. As always we welcome your suggestions and help in improving our translation. Related      Read More

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Essential Ways to Prevent Cheating in Online Assessments

Essential Ways to Prevent Cheating in Online Assessments

Online tests offer a number of benefits from saving time to saving money [see article Benefits of Online Assessments] and so have become an integral part of many courses.  Despite the numerous benefits, teachers must face the fact that online tests are not immune from cheating. Students have always, and will always, attempt to cheat.      Read More

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6 Engaging Ways To Use ProProfs Quiz Maker In The Classroom-2

6 Engaging Ways To Use ProProfs Quiz Maker In The Classroom

Course-based activities offer one way of ensuring active participation of students. Using activities enables students to move more readily from receiving knowledge to generating knowledge. All learners benefit from doing, even during assessment. Using ProProfs Quiz Maker in one of the following activities lets students be in charge of their own learning.   (1) Use      Read More

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