Available Optional Features

Features for use in processing test results

The features available to assessment providers and education analysts when processing test results are described in this section, as well as information about which of the TAO products they are enabled in. 

They are divided into two sub-categories, which contain the features (and the extensions required for them) used in:

  • Scoring tests
  • Managing test results

 

1. Features for Scoring tests

The table below contains just one optional feature used in scoring tests.

Feature

Description

Enabled in

Extension(s) required

Manual scoring

Allows items (open ended) to be scored manually and the results entered into TAO. A license for TAO Grader is required for this.

Enterprise

tao-scoring-service-connect

 


2. Features for Managing Test Results

The table below contains a list of the features available which are used when managing your assessment results.

Feature

Description

Enabled in

Extension(s) required

Results Server

Provides results server management and data submission. Provides APIs for retrieving results in QtiXML format.

Core

Ignite

Pro

Enterprise

taoResultServer

Responses & Outcomes Display

Filters and exports results data collected during a test, creates reports on individual test-takers as well as groups, exports raw test results for third party statistical analysis and reporting tools.

Core

Ignite

Pro

Enterprise

taoOutcomeRds, taoOutcomeUi

LTI UI connection

Reviews the result of a specific item in a given delivery execution via LTI. The feature is intended for instructors. It is equivalent to the Review screen on the TAO results interface.

Ignite

Pro

Enterprise

ltiOutcomeUi

LTI Basic Outcome

Implements the LTI Basic Outcome specs from the tool provider’s point of view, ensuring that the results of the assessment are returned after test submission.

Ignite

Pro

Enterprise

taoLtiBasicOutcome