CityTech Algebra based Physics Exam1 (Brightspace Quiz)

Authors

Vasiliy S. Znamenskiy, The City University of New YorkFollow
Rafael Niyazov, The Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNYFollow

Document Type

Assignment

Publication Date

Fall 10-3-2025

Abstract

This Brightspace-based Exam 1 assesses foundational concepts in algebra-based physics through short, auto-graded items designed to provide clear feedback. The exam targets core learning outcomes from the opening units of the course: measurement and unit analysis, significant figures, one-dimensional kinematics with constant acceleration (relationships among 𝑥, 𝑣, 𝑎, 𝑡), and basic problem-solving with proportional reasoning. Question formats include numerical entry multiple choice focused on common misconceptions, and brief conceptual prompts that test qualitative understanding before calculation. The item set emphasizes translating among verbal descriptions, diagrams, formulas, and graphs; checking the reasonableness of results; and communicating precision. Randomized parameters and pooled variants support academic integrity while preserving comparable difficulty across versions. The exam integrates Brightspace settings for time limits and immediate correctness checks (where appropriate), enabling consistent grading and rapid analytics to inform reteaching. Overall, Exam 1 provides an early, low-overhead checkpoint on students’ conceptual grasp and quantitative fluency, preparing them for subsequent units on forces and energy.

Comments

Brightspace package file is named "CityTech Algebra based Physics Exam1 (Brightspace Quiz).zip". Here’s exactly how to bring it in and make it live:

Download file "CityTech Algebra based Physics Exam1 (Brightspace Quiz).zip"

Import the file:

In the target course, go to Course Admin → Import/Export/Copy Components.

Choose Import Components → From a course package → Start.

Upload "CityTech Algebra based Physics Exam1 (Brightspace Quiz).zip" (don’t unzip).

Click Advanced Options → choose Select Components (safer), then check:

Quizzes Question Library (highly recommended) Grade Book items (if included) Finish the import.

Where it lands Quiz: Course Admin → Quizzes → look for something like “CityTech Algebra-based Physics Exam 1”.

Questions: Course Admin → Question Library (banks/pools).

Files/Images: Course Admin → Manage Files (if the quiz used images).

Make it visible to students

Go to Content → open the module where you want it.

Click Existing Activities → Quizzes → select the imported quiz.

In Quizzes → [Exam 1], set Availability & Conditions (Start/Due/End), Timing, and Special Access if needed.

Post-import checklist (quick)

Timing & Attempts: Timing & Display → set time limit and attempts.

Shuffle/Randomization: Confirm Question Pools still point to the right Question Library sections.

Evaluation & Feedback: Link to (or create) the correct Grade Item and toggle Auto-export to Grades.

Submission Views: Decide what students see after submission (score/answers).

Images/Equations: Open a few questions to confirm images render and LaTeX displays correctly.

Section Names: In Question Library, make sure section/pool names are as expected (e.g., Units, Sig Figs, 1-D Kinematics).

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