Do assessments
Updated 08 May 2024
An assessment is a mastery check, Path Builder, test, or quiz, and you answer the questions without help.
Important: Do not use your browser's Back button while doing an assessment.
Most assessments are part of your Learning Path.
If your instructor has assigned a separate assessment, go to the Assignments Due tab of your Course Home and select the assessment from the list or from the calendar.
The "Are you ready to start?" page shows you information about the test.
Optionally select View a tutorial to watch videos on how to answer questions on the test.
- On the "Are you ready to start?" page, select Start Test.
- Answer the first question.
- Select Next to move to the next question.
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Use the navigation arrows next to move between the questions:The Test Overview isn't available on assessments you can save for later. If you see a Save for later button, you can leave the test and return to it later to answer the rest of the questions.
- Select Submit test when you finish to see your score and your Learning Path.
You can:- Select Review to review your work on the assessment.
- Select Go to Learning Path to open your topics and activities page.
When you take a locked-down assessment, you can't open other browser windows or use any other application. For example, you can't use an online calculator.
Install the Pearson LockDown Browser to take a locked-down assessment on your PC, Mac, or Chromebook. The LockDown Browser cannot be used with mobile devices.
- Select the assessment and then select Check Your Browser on the "Are you ready to start?" page.
- Select View a test page.
- If you see a success message, you already installed the latest LockDown Browser.
- If the page is blank or you see an error message, select Install the Pearson LockDown Browser and install it.
For ChromeOS, you'll see the Google Chrome extensions page. Install the Pearson LockDown Browser extension. Close all browser tabs before you start your test or quiz.
- After you install LockDown Browser, return to the Are you ready to start?" page and begin the test.
- Do the test as usual.
If your instructor allows it, you can use LockDown Browser's built-in calculator.
See Do assignments for information on how to answer questions.