Configure the Test in Non-adaptive Mode

Generally, it is after an experimental phase in Non-adaptive test mode and statistical analysis of data by an evaluation specialist that the difficulty levels of previously approved items can be manually entered in the Editing module.

The test therefore remains in Non-adaptive mode (No in the Adaptive test field of the Settings page) until such time as the administrator is informed that a sufficient number of items in the database have been calibrated.

To configure a non-adaptive test:

Ensure that the white triangle in the green circle icon is pointing toward the top

NOTE: Once the Settings have been saved, the modality section of the selected test (Adaptive or Non-adaptive) deploys automatically (white triangle pointing toward the top).

1. In the Welcome text field, type the text that is to appear on the welcome page for a non-adaptive mode test.
2. Click the button to browse and select the Welcome sound that plays when a respondent clicks the You must click here to listen to the instructions link on the test's welcome page. You can preview the sound by clicking on the file name's link.
   NOTE: A different Welcome sound may be required depending on the current test mode. You must therefore add the correct audio file separately on the Settings page of each specific mode, adaptive or non-adaptive.
3. In the End text field, type the text that is to appear by default when a respondent completes the test. The manager can customize the End text using the Management module's Settings menu; this change applies only to the subscriber's groups.
4. Click Save.

Using the text editor

You can enlarge the text field as needed by clicking and dragging the bottom right corner of the field. All text fields are accompanied by an editing toolbar. Most of the options are similar to those found in other editing software. To view their functions, point your cursor at each option's icon.

The following editing options may be less familiar:

	Insert a non-breaking space at the location of the cursor in the text field
	Insert a special character at the location of the cursor in the text field
	Paste plain text in order to remove underlying code from another application
	Display the HTML source code
	Insert an image
	View the text field in full screen mode