Overview
Blackboard allows instructors to print tests or assignments along with their answer key. All question types, attached image files (i.e., .png and .jpg files), and text will appear in the printed version of the paper. Additionally, extra credit questions will still be identified by a purple medal icon once printed.
Printed answer keys will identify the correct answer for each question. If you have not entered an example of a correct answer for an essay-style question, the answer area of those questions will remain blank.
Note: Non-image files (i.e., Microsoft documents, PDFs) will not properly display once printed.
Guide
1. Locate and select a test or assignment that contains at least one built-in question type.
2. Select the “Print” option at the top of the screen.
3. Here, you may choose between printing the test with or without its answers.
4. Blackboard will display a preview of your test or assignment along with printing options on the right side of the screen. In the right-hand menu, select your printer, pages, number of copies, layout, and color.
4a. The “More Settings” area contains some additional options that you may utilize as needed.
5. Select "Print" once you have reviewed and modified the settings.
Special Note about Printing Test Pools:
- An answer key will be automatically generated and printed with the test
- If using randomized questions or question pools, a new version of the test and answer key will be generated with each print