Author name: Peter Moll

Blackboard Assignment tool allows a number of attempts (1-9) or unlimited attempts. This guide will look at the options in the assignment setting on how the attempts can be used to calculate the final mark and how marking with multiple attempts works in the Blackboard Assignment marking screen. Multiple Attempt OptionsMarking Multiple Attempts Multiple Attempt

When reviewing assignments, you may wish to view a student’s attempt log to verify on-time submission, or track how long a test and test question took to complete. Go to the assignment submissions via the content area or Gradebook. On an individual student select the three dot menu and Attempt Log Depending on the type

When using an assignment with limited attempts it may be necessary to ignore a student’s attempt due to wrong work submitted or exceptional circumstances. This then does not count towards any marks and allows them to submit further work. You may also need to Exempt an entire assignment in the Gradebook. Exempt individual student attemptExempt

When using an assignment or test with limited attempts, it may be necessary to allow a student an additional attempt due to wrong work submitted or exceptional circumstances. Access Add or edit exceptionsEdit exception optionsAllow additional attempts Access Add or edit exceptions To edit these options for students, navigate to the Students tab in the

A Peer Review assignment allows your students to review each others’ work after the submission deadline. They can add feedback (such as written text, video/audio recordings or upload a file) but not a grade or Blackboard rubric. If you wish students to complete an informal rubric, please provide this as a downloadable file in the