STEP 2: Assign placement tests and email/print out student log-in details

To assign a test to your placement students follow the steps below. You will have the option to email and/or print out log in details toward the end of the process.

1. Click the Tests tab and select Assign.
2. Select the placement group you would like to assign to, then click the next button.
3. Select the test from the drop-down menu in option A Assign a new test, then click the next button.
4. Select either American or British for the Use of English section of the test, then click the next button.
5. Select the mix of accents you would like to use for the Listening section of the test, then click the next button.
6. Tick the student(s) you wish to assign the test to, then click the next button.
7. Change the assignment details if necessary, then click the next button.

Show/hide explanation of Assignment details:

Timed allowed: This is the amount of time your students will have to complete the test. The default is 80 minutes. It is possible to reduce the time limit to 50 minutes, however we recommend leaving it as the default.

Show results: This determines whether your students can see their results as soon as they complete the test.

Visible from date: This is the date that the test will be available from. The default is today's date.

Due date: From this date the test will no longer be available to your students. The default is one month from today but it can be changed to any time in the future.

Print login slips: Leave this option ticked if you would like to download your students' log in details.

Send emails: Untick this option if you do not want to email log in details to your students. N.B. If you have created an unknown group you will not see this option.

Copy me in to all emails: Tick this option if you would like to be "CCed" into all your students' emails.

Notify me...: If you select one of these option the OLMS will email you when your students have completed a test.

8. Check the summary carefully. If required, add an optional message to the email.
9. Click the confirm and send button to send the email with the log-in details.
10. Click the download & print button to download the log in details.

Your students can now log in to take the test by following the instructions on the slips or in the email. As soon as your students have completed the test you can view their results.