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  1. Filtering Questions

    Norton Testmaker allows question filtering using bank-specific metadata. Questions will not be displayed in the "Add Questions" panel until a search and/or filters are applied. You can use filters to narrow your search results. Some commonly avail...
  2. Searching Questions

    Norton Testmaker lets you search for questions from Norton-provided question banks. Questions will not be displayed in the "Add Questions" panel until a search and/or filters are applied. Follow the steps below to search for questions. 1. Enter a...
  3. Creating a New Test

    Norton Testmaker lets you create tests, quizzes, and exams from Norton-provided question banks. “Your Tests” screen Upon successful login, you will be presented with the "Your Tests" screen. If you have previously created tests in Norton Testmak...
  4. Multi-Step Module Overview - Organic Chemistry

    Hide All Answers Format and Introduction The Multi-Step Module is used in two problem types: synthesis and mechanism.  For a synthesis question, you’ll be asked to draw or modify structures to complete a multi-step synthesis.  For a me...
  5. 3D Molecular Visualization Module – Biochemistry

    Hide All Answers 3D  Molecular Visualization Module The 3D Molecular Visualization module (3DMV) within the Smartwork system allows students to visualize, manipulate, and analyze three-dimensional structures of proteins and nucleic ac...
  6. 2D Molecule Module - Organic Chemistry

    Hide All Answers 2D Molecule Module - Toolbar Introduction for Organic Templates   The 2D Molecule Module in Smartwork has unique tools for organic chemistry problems that are not present for general chemistry problems. The availability ...
  7. 2D Molecule Drawing Module - General Chemistry

    2D Molecule Drawing Module The 2D Molecule Drawing Module (MDM) allows students to draw chemical structures or reactions as answers to Smartwork questions. An example of an MDM problem is shown below. Depending on your screen resolution or yo...
  8. Economics Graphing Tool Directions

    Reviewing the graphing tool directions below will help you understand how to use each tool correctly.   Hide All Answers Tips to Get Started Read and understand the directions before submitting your graphing attempt. If your attempt is...
  9. Migration Tool

    This tool allows instructors to import all custom questions and assignments from an older edition to a new edition. Hide All Answers New Edition 1. When you sign into Smartwork and select a Student Set, you will see a banner message noti...
  10. Numeric Entry Question Type: Tolerances & Significant Figures

    Most questions in Smartwork are set to grade with a +/-2% tolerance, although specific questions may be authored with a larger tolerance. Any number within that tolerance window is accepted as correct regardless of the number of sig figs, however ...