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Create a Test

Create your own test using questions from a National Geographic Learning question bank.

You can filter questions based on the following. Depending on the program you are using, some of these filters may not be available.
  • Activity Type (fill in the blank, multiple choice, etc.)
  • Auto/Manually Graded
  • Unit Number
  • Skills and Learning Objectives (grammar, listening, reading, etc.)
  • Depth of Knowledge Levels
  • Common Core State Standards
  • CEFR
  • CCRS
  • CASAS Competencies
  • CASAS Reading
  • ELPS
  1. Click the Tests tab in Spark.
  2. Click Create a Test +.
  3. Under Test Title, create a name for your test.
  4. Select your program from the Programs dropdown menu.
  5. Click Add Questions +.
    The filters display on the left-side of the screen, and the test questions display on the right.
  6. Optional: Use the filters to display the types of questions you want for your test.
  7. Optional: Click Preview next to a question to view it.
  8. Select the questions you want by clicking the box to the left of each question.
  9. Click Add to Test to add the questions to your test.
    Your test questions will display in the order they are shown to your students.
  10. Optional: Edit your test before saving.
    To do this Do this
    Rename your test Enter a new title in Test Title.
    Add a question Click Add Questions+ and select additional questions.
    Preview a question Click Preview.
    Remove a question Click Delete.
    Change the order of questions Click Upor Down, or click Drag and drop icon next to a question, drag the question and drop it to the position you want.
  11. Click Save & Close.
    Your new test will be listed and indicated by Green rectangle with white text in the center that spells New..