How to Create an Assessment (Institution Module)

Instructors using GoArabic's institution module can create their own assessments, rather than only using the ones provided by the platform.

Step 1: Go to Assessment Management

Log in as an instructor. In the side panel, click Assessments, then All Assessments. On this page you'll see your existing assessments, along with search and filter options by Type, Level, and Status.

Step 2: Click "Create Assessment"

Click the Create Assessment button in the top right corner.

Step 3: Fill In Basic Information

On the Create New Assessment page, fill in:

• Title (English) and Title (Arabic) (optional)
• Description (English) and Description (Arabic) (optional)
• Assessment Type: Placement Test, Diagnostic Assessment, Quiz, Certification Test, or Assignment
• ACTFL Level (optional): Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, or Distinguished
• Course (required): the course this assessment belongs to
• Competency Focus (optional): Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, or Culture

Step 4: Configure Assessment Settings

Set the following:

• Passing Score (%) (required)
• Duration (minutes)
• Max Attempts
• Question Display: options to randomize question order and answer options

Step 5: Set Feedback Settings

Choose when students see feedback: Immediately after each question, After submission, After deadline, or Never. You can also choose whether to show correct answers in the feedback.

Step 6: Configure Advanced Features (Optional)

Toggle any of the following if needed:

• Enable adaptive difficulty (IRT-based)
• Proctored assessment
• Eligible for certification

Step 7: Create the Assessment

Click Create Assessment to save it.

Step 8: Add Questions

After creating the assessment, go to the Questions tab to build it out. You can:

• Create Question to add a new question manually
• Add Passage Group for questions tied to a shared reading or listening passage
• Import from Bank to pull existing questions from your question bank

Each question shows its type, level, point value, and time allowance, and can be previewed, edited, or deleted from this list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can students access assessments created this way the same as platform assessments? Yes, once assigned to a class, these assessments work the same way as any other assessment on the platform.

What's the difference between the assessment types available? Placement Tests and Diagnostic Assessments are typically used to gauge starting level, Quizzes and Assignments support ongoing coursework, and Certification Tests are tied to earning a certificate.

Do I need to add questions before assigning the assessment to a class? It's best to add your questions first so students have a complete assessment when it's assigned.

Can I reuse questions across multiple assessments? Yes, use Import from Bank to pull in questions you've already created elsewhere.