How to Add Questions from a Pool

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Introduction:

Question pools allow you to create a section of questions in the Question Library and have Brightspace randomly select a set number of those questions for each student.
For example, you could have a section of 50 questions, but only 25 will be randomly pulled into the quiz for each student.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

TIP: Keep your question pools balanced—ensure all questions in a pool have similar difficulty and relevance so randomization is fair for all students.

Create a Section of Quiz Questions

After logging into Brightspace, access your course.

1. From the course navigation bar, click Activities , then Quizzes.
- Select the Question Library tab.
2. Click New and then Section.
- Enter a name for the section, adjust settings as needed, and click Save.
3. Click the name of the section you just created to open it.
- Click New and select a question type.
- Create your question, click Save, and repeat until all questions are added.
4. If you have questions already in a quiz, you have the option to choose to import them.
- And if you have sections/pools from previous quizzes, click Import and then Browse Existing Questions.
  - Select the questions to move into the section, then click Add.
5. Once all questions are added or imported, click Done Editing Questions.
- Repeat these steps for additional sections if needed.

Create a Question Pool in a Quiz

1. In the Quizzes tool, click New Quiz.
- Enter a name for the quiz.
2. Click Create New and then Question Pool.
- Enter a name for the pool and click Browse Question Library.
3. Choose the section you created in Part 1 and click Import.
4. Enter the number of questions to pull from the section (e.g., 15 out of 35).
- Enter the points per question.
5. Click Save.
6. Repeat to add more questions or pools as needed.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Questions are not appearing in the quiz
- Ensure you select the correct section from the Question Library when creating the pool.
- Verify that the section contains active questions and that none are set to “inactive” status.
• Wrong number of questions is being pulled
- Check the “Number of Questions to Select” setting in your question pool.
- Confirm that your section contains at least as many questions as the number you entered to be pulled.
• Randomization seems uneven
- Review the difficulty and type of questions in your section. Uneven randomization often happens when the pool contains a wide range of difficulty or question formats. Group similar questions into separate sections for better control.
• Imported questions are missing images or formatting
- Questions created directly in the quiz may lose formatting when imported to the Question Library. Re-upload any media files or fix formatting directly within the Question Library after importing.
• Keep your question pools balanced and ensure all questions in a pool have similar difficulty and relevance so randomization is fair for all students.

Additional Resources:

FAQ Section:

• Q: Can I have more than one question pool in a single quiz?
- A: Yes. You can add multiple pools to a quiz, each pulling from different sections or topics.
• Q: What happens if I edit a question in the Question Library after students have started the quiz?
- A: Changes will apply only to future quiz attempts. Existing attempts will not be updated retroactively.
• Q: Can I reuse the same question pool in another course?
- A: Yes. You can copy the section from the Question Library to another course and recreate the pool there.
• Q: Do question pools work with all question types?
- A: Most standard question types work in pools (e.g., multiple choice, true/false, short answer). However, avoid mixing question types that have different grading rules unless intentional.
• Q: Can I assign different point values to questions within a pool?
- A: No. All questions in a single pool must have the same point value. If you need different point values, create separate pools.