Add and edit Sequential Assignment Modules

Updated 19 Feb 2024

A sequential assignment module is a container that can hold up to 30 activities. Students completing these assignments must do so in the order you provide them. The module can hold both non-graded and automatically graded activities. To complete a non-graded assignment, such as reading a chapter, the material must be opened and viewed. For graded materials, the student must receive a passing grade or make exceed the maximum attempts threshold (essentially failing the assignment).

Unlike other study plans you may have created, sequentially assignment modules have no pre-tests or post-tests. Each assignment has its own grade. Consequently, these modules are ideal for self-paced instruction, independent study, or when you want to make multiple assignments for the week or month.

You can use can asset in the course that has a due date in a sequential assignment module, including an eText chapter, a video, a quiz, or any other course material you have access to.

By default, Sequential study plans cannot be created. To change this you must go to the Study Plans tab and select the Enable Sequential Assignment Module preference.

  1. Navigate to the Course Materials Library.
  2. Select the Create Materials button.
  3. Select Add Sequential Assignment Module from the list.
  4. Enter a name and description in the fields provided on the Details tab.
  5. Select the Content tab and add the materials you want to use in this module:
    1. Click Add Contents
    2. Navigate the materials and select the items to add by selecting their check box and clicking Add.
    3. When you are done, click Exit.You can also add an item and exit by selecting the item and clicking Add and Close.
  6. Reorder the materials as needed by clicking and dragging the icon in the Order column.
  7. When you are finished, click Save and Continue to set the module preferences. Otherwise click Save and Return.
  8. By default, the number of attempts on items in the module is unlimited. To limit the number of attempts select the Specify number of attempts option and enter a value. When the student exceeds this number of attempts, he or she will fail the item and move on to the next item in the module.
  9. Select Threshold to enable the pass/fail option. When set, the student must reach the designated threshold to pass the item and move on. For example, if you set the threshold to 5 for a quiz, student must get 5 answers right to move on.
  10. Select the Enable Late Submission option if you want to allow student to complete the module after the due date.
  11. Select the Enable Grace Period option if you want to automatically deduct points from the assignment when completed late. Points can be removed for every x hours, days, or weeks the assignment is late and a percentage of the total score can be removed automatically.
  1. Navigate to the Course Materials Library.
  2. Locate and select the sequential assignment module to edit .
  3. Edit the name and description as needed on the Details tab.
  4. Select the Content tab and edit the materials you want to use in this module:
    1. Click Add Contents
    2. Navigate the materials and select the items to add by selecting their check box and clicking Add.
    3. Remove items by selecting its check box and clicking Delete.
    4. When you are done, click Exit.You can also add an item and exit by selecting the item and clicking Add and Close.
  5. Reorder the materials as needed by clicking and dragging the icon in the Order column.
  6. When you are finished, click Save and Continue to set the module preferences. Otherwise click Save and Return.
  7. By default, the number of attempts on items in the module is unlimited. To limit the number of attempts select the Specify number of attempts option and enter a value. When the student exceeds this number of attempts, he or she will fail the item and move on to the next item in the module.
  8. Select Threshold to enable the pass/fail option. When set, the student must reach the designated threshold to pass the item and move on. For example, if you set the threshold to 5 for a quiz, student must get 5 answers right to move on.
  9. Select the Enable Late Submission option if you want to allow student to complete the module after the due date.
  10. Select the Enable Grace Period option if you want to automatically deduct points from the assignment when completed late. Points can be removed for every x hours, days, or weeks the assignment is late and a percentage of the total score can be removed automatically.