Assign an Explore Activity

Find and schedule pre-made activities for your course. You can assign activities from the textbook and any activities you created yourself.

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Click Content in the sidebar.
Your course content opens.
Select the activity you want to assign.
To search for an activity:
1. Click Add activity › Search for an activity.
  You can:
  - Search activities by keyword at the top of the activity list.
  - Click and filter the question bank.
    
    You can filter by state standards, content type, and if the activity is on the learning path.
2. To preview an activity, click its title.
  Click Back to return to the activity list.
3. Click Assign.
To assign an activity from the learning path:
1. Click › + Assign to students.
To assign an activity from its preview:
1. Open an activity from the learning path.
2. Click + Assign to students.
Enter assignment information on the Assignment Details tab.
Activity Title

Label for the activity in the learning path.
Description

Information or instructions displayed when the activity is opened.
Date Available

When students can start work on the activity.
Date Due

When students must end work on the activity.
Total Points Possible

How many points the activity is worth in the gradebook.
Password

Optional: Require password protection for the activity.
Timer

Optional: Set a time limit for students to complete the activity.
On the Settings tab, select an activity type in the Activity Settings Template dropdown to apply a set of scoring and feedback settings.
1. Edit settings in the selected template as needed.
  Activity Attempts
  
  How many times students can submit the activity.
  Grading Policy
  
  When calculating student grades, use the student's best attempt (recommended), last attempt, or an average of all attempts.
  Shuffle Question Order
  
  Turn on to show questions in a different order for each student.
  Credit Type
  Set the activity to
  - Count towards Grade
  - Practice (Doesn't Count towards Grade)
  - Credit/No Credit: Students get 0 or 100%, depending if they meet the score you set
  Click Advanced Settings for more feedback and scoring options.
  
  Feedback Settings
  
  Allow Students to Check Answers
  
  Recommended for homework and practice activities.
  Show Feedback
  
  When to show students any available hints or guidance for how to answer the question.
  Show eBook Link
  
  When to give students a link to relevant course materials.
  Show Correctness Marks (✓ / ✗)
  
  When to show students whether their answers are correct or not.
  Show Correct Answer
  
  When to show students the answer key for the activity.
  
  Scoring Settings
  
  Show Points Possible
  
  When to show students the available points for the activity.
  Allow Students to Review
  
  When students can review their previous activity attempts.
2. To create a new settings template from your changed settings, click Save as New Template.
On the Student Accommodations tab, set any student accommodations for this activity.
Your enrolled students are listed on the left along with any current accommodations or extensions.

Accommodations available for the assignment are listed on the right, and can include:
- Date Available (if an available date is set)
- Date Due (if a due date is set)
- Time Limit (if the assignment is timed)
When you're finished, click Save All.
Set the activity's location on the learning path in Folder and Placement.
Click Place.