Description: This is an abstract for Dictionary, an online testing tool that can be enabled for students when taking an assessment online.
Purpose: Provides an explanation of how Dictionary works and the student view.
Navigation: Assessments > View Assessments > 'Title of Assessment' > Administration > Online Testing > Test in Portal > Tool Settings > Dictionary
Supported Assessment Types
Dictionary is available for Item Bank Assessments only and can only be used on Passages.
Dictionary Review
Dictionary is a tool that is available for Passages only on Itembank assessments.
When enabled, students can select individual words that will be defined at the bottom of the passage.
Student View
- Click on a word.
- Select Define.
- The selected word is displayed with pronunciation, word class, and syllabification.
- Available Definitions are listed.
- Scrolling down will reveal the Origin of the word
- Click Close to close the definition information.
Next Steps
Start enabling testing tools in your assessment by visiting Online Testing for Teachers!