Navigating and Submitting Assessments: Assignments, Quizzes and Discussions

This article will cover the different types of Assessments in Brightspace, how to access them, and the submission process.

Assessments Overview

There are several types of assessments within Brightspace. Each of them can be accessed through the Assessments tab in the navbar.

Depending on how your instructor has chosen to organize the course materials, sometimes they can be directly accessed in your course's Content page. If you need any help navigating Brightspace, you may want to read our Navigation in Brightspace article.

Assignments

Assignments are the most common and general type of assessment in Brightspace. Specific instructions for assignments should be given by the instructor of your course. The Assignment tool allows you to upload a completed assignment file, which will vary depending on your assignment.

Assignments Page

The Assignments page, accessed through the navbar, features a list of assignments and information about them:

1. Assignment: clicking on this will direct you to the submission page for the assignment.
2. Completion Status: shows whether or not you have submitted the assignment.
3. Score: shows your grade for the assignment.
4. Evaluation Status: allows you to access feedback for the assignment

Assignment Submission Page

1. Instructions: written by your instructor, this section should detail the instructions for your assignment.
2. Files to submit: lists the number of files you have uploaded.
3. File submission: allow you to upload a file, audio clip, or video.
4. Comments: allows you to add additional comments about your assignment.
5. Submit button: clicking this will submit your uploaded files for the assignment.

Adding Files

1. From the assignment submission page, click Add a File

2. Choose one of the options from the list. Most likely, you will be uploading a file directly from your computer. If that is the case, click My Computer.

3. Click Upload.
4. Locate the file and double click it. Your chosen files will be shown underneath the upload button.
5. Click the Add button.

6. Ensure that the correct files are listed, then click Submit.

After you click Submit your assignment will be turned in.

Quizzes

The Quizzes page in Brightspace shows the quizzes that you have access to in a course. It also lists some information about the quizzes, such as any feedback you may have received and the number of attempts you are allowed.

Taking a Quiz

1. Click on the quiz you wish to complete.
2. Click Start Quiz.
3. Answer each of the quiz questions.
4. When complete, click Submit Quiz.

5. Click Submit Quiz again on the confirmation page.
6. Click Done on the final page.

Your quiz may be automatically graded, if so you may immediately be able to view your grade. If not, you will need to wait for the instructor to grade your quiz.

Discussions

The Discussions page in Brightspace shows a list of active discussions, separated into Forums which act as categories for Topics, which is where you will be posting and replying to discussions.

Posting a Discussion Thread

1. From the Discussions page, click on one of the Topics.
2. Click Start a New Thread.

3. Enter a subject title and your discussion post and upload any files you may need to submit. Ensure you check the requirements your instructor has provided for the discussion.
4. Click Post.

Replying to Discussion Posts

1. Navigate to the topic.
2. Click on a post you want to reply to.

3. Click Reply to Thread.

4. Create your reply and attach any needed files.
5. Click Post.