Assessment and assignment types
An assessment or assignment is a task that a user has to complete by a specified time in order to earn points. These points count towards a final grade based on the selected weighting scheme. If required, an assessment or assignment can be associated with a particular module or lesson.
CYPHER for business defaults to assessments. CYPHER for academia defaults to assignments. The terms assessments and assignments are interchangeable in this article and customizable in your platform.
Assessment and assignment types
Take an online quiz
Respond to a question with some text and optional attachments
An offline assessment such as taking a test or reading a book
Take an online survey
Discuss a topic and earn points for participation
Debate a proposition and earn points for participation
Group learners into teams and grade their combined efforts
Create a Turnitin assessment
Take a SCORM quiz
Submit one or more files
H5P assessment
Award points based on attendance
Google assignment
Google Drive Assignments - Coming soon
Google drive assignment
LTI assessment
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