Assessment blueprints: sections and randomized problem sets

In MAP, an assessment is not just a scrambled list of questions. It is a blueprint: nested structure that mirrors how teachers already think about tests—sections, problem sets, and individual items.

The hierarchy

• Course — the classroom container under your Courses folder
• Assessment — a deliverable unit (quiz, test, assignment)
• Section (AQG) — Assessment Question Group: a named part of the test
• Problems and problem sets (CQD) — items or banks under a section

Sections (AQG)

Sections let you organize “Part A / Part B,” skill clusters, or timed segments of a larger exam. You can rename and reorder sections as the blueprint evolves.

Randomized problem sets (CQD)

A Custom Question Distribution (problem set) holds a pool of problems and draws a suggested count for each student instance. That is bank-style randomization inside a structured assessment—not merely shuffling a fixed list.

Use problem sets when you want variety across students while keeping the same section structure and difficulty profile.

Setup workflow

From a course’s Assessments page, open Setup Questions for an assessment. There you create sections, add problems, attach problem sets, and reorganize the tree until the blueprint matches your intent.

Why it matters

• Blueprints stay readable for co-teachers and future you
• Banks reduce item exposure without abandoning structure
• The same hierarchy powers practice tests, student takes, print, and grading views

FAQ

Can a section mix fixed problems and a bank?

Yes. Sections can contain direct problems and problem sets together, so some items stay fixed while others draw from a pool.

Where does this live in Explorer?

The same course → assessment → section → problem tree appears in the Explorer, so content stays navigable outside the course UI.