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 an assessment by clicking its row (or the assessment name). On the setup page 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.