Assigning assessments is the first step to gathering some sweet, sweet NGSS data! In this article you'll learn how to assign, unassign, and what students will see on their end for each action.
✅ How to Assign an Assessment
Navigate to Your Assessment
Go to the Library tab on your InnerOrbit dashboard.
Find the assessment you’d like to assign. This applies to district assessments, your created assessments, or assessments shared by others.
Step 2: Select Rosters
Click the assessment tile and select the rosters (classes) you'd like to assign the assessment to.
Need help creating rosters? See: How do I create a new class roster?
Optional Step 3: Customize Assignment Settings
Tailor the assignment to fit your needs with these settings:
Lock/Unlock: Control when students can access the assessment.
Due Date: Set an optional due date to organize assessments in students' dashboards. (Note: Students can still access and complete the assessment after the due date, and submissions won’t be marked late. However, you’ll see the submission date and time in the Assignment Report.)
Show/Hide Answer Choices: Use the toggle (green button in the top-right corner) to decide if students can view answers after submission.
🎥 For more guidance, watch this detailed video: How to Assign Assessments on InnerOrbit
Step 4: Share the Assessment Link
Provide students with the assignment link via your school’s platform (e.g., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).
Alternative Methods: Students can access the assessment through the general login page or via their Clever/Classlink dashboard if synced with your school/district.
Step 5: Verify Your Assignment
Return to the Library tab, and check the “Assigned” section to confirm the assessment has been successfully assigned. 🎉
❌ How to Unassign an Assessment
Need to make changes? Follow these steps to unassign an assessment:
Step 1: Locate the Assigned Assessment
In the Library tab, find the assigned assessment.
Click on the assessment tile.
Step 2: Unassign the Assessment
Uncheck the roster(s) previously assigned to the assessment. Mission accomplished!
❓What Happens When You Unassign an Assessment?
If Students Haven’t Started or Finished:
The assessment will disappear from their dashboard. They will no longer be able to view or complete it.
If Students Have Submitted:
Students will still see their grade in their Scores tab.
If "Show Answers and Scores" is enabled, students will be able to review their answers.
If “Don’t Show Scores” is enabled, students will only see a checkmark next to the assessment, indicating submission.
Student View for Submitted Assessments that Have Been Unassigned
💡 Pro Tip: Unassigning doesn’t erase student progress—it just changes their access.
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