Add an Internal Exam Dataset – iSAMS Support Centre SANDBOX

Stage 1: Add Internal Exam Data

Internal Exam Datasets pull in data from the Internal Exams Manager Module. The Element Wizard guides you through the procedures required to add Internal Exam Datasets. The buttons and screens displayed in the Element Wizard vary slightly according to whether you are running a Cohort Tracking Model (to view results for a group of students) or a Student Tracking Model (to view results for individual students).

To add an Internal Exam Dataset to your Tracking Model, follow the steps below:

1. Select the Manage Models tab and double click on the Tracking Folder containing the Tracking Model you want to work with.

2. Double click on your selected Tracking Model.

The Run Models screen is displayed for your selected Tracking Model.

3. Either:

Select from the Add & Create Datasets menu in the Models Sidebar. This takes you straight to Stage 2 of the Element Wizard.
or
Use and select Add Dataset Element from the drop down list.
or
Click in the Models Sidebar.

Stage 1 of the Element Wizard is displayed. An example is shown below:

4. Select Internal Exam Data and click Next to go to Stage 2 of the Element Wizard.

You can only select one type of Dataset Element at a time, choose to add more types of Dataset Elements later if required.

Stage 2: Add Internal Exam Data

Use Stage 2 of the Element Wizard to select the Internal Exam Datasets you want to include in your Tracking Model.

An example of the Stage 2 of the Element Wizard is shown below:

1. Complete the fields in the Internal Exam Elements section to display a list of Internal Exam Datasets:

Field	Explanation
Internal Exam Cycle	Select the Internal Exam Cycle that you want to monitor in your Tracking Model. Click and hold Ctrl to make multiple selections. Internal Exam Cycles are only displayed if exam data is available for the Internal Exam Objects selected.
Internal Exam Subject	Select the exam subject that you want to monitor in your Tracking Model. Click and hold Ctrl to make multiple selections. Internal Exam Subjects are only displayed if exam data is available for the Internal Exam Objects selected.
Internal Exam Objects	Use the check boxes to select the exam data that you want to include in your Tracking Model. A message is displayed in the list of Internal Exam Datasets if your selections are not available.

2. Use to select the Internal Exam Datasets you want to display, if required. This is useful if you have a high volume of data on display.

3. Click in an Internal Exam Dataset to view the data it contains, if required.

An example of the View Results window is shown below:

4. Select the Internal Exam Datasets that you want to include in your Tracking Model. Add Internal Exam Datasets one at a time if you are running a Student Tracking Model. Adding multiple Internal Exam Datasets at the same time in a Student Tracking Model creates cells containing multiple values.

Either:
Click in the View Results window.
or
Use the check boxes on the left of each Internal Exam Dataset listed in the Element Wizard.
or
Select all of the Internal Exam Datasets listed by checking the box available in the header row displayed:

5. Click Next to display Stage 3 of the Element Wizard.

Stage 3-4: Add Internal Exam Data

Use Stage 3 of the Element Wizard to adjust the details of the columns displaying Internal Exam Datasets. Your selections influence the display of Internal Exam Dataset columns in your Tracking Model. Default settings are in place for your Internal Exam Dataset columns, adjusting the details is optional.

Choose to skip Stage 3 of the Element Wizard to leave the default settings unchanged when you are running Cohort Tracking Models.

An example of Stage 3 of the Element Wizard is shown below:

Each Internal Exam Dataset you select in Stage 2 of the Element Wizard is displayed in the top of the window.

1. Either:

For Cohort Tracking Models, click on the name of an Internal Exam Dataset to adjust the column details.
Each Internal Exam Dataset you select in Stage 2 of the Element Wizard is displayed in the top of the window. Your selected Internal Exam Dataset is highlighted green:

For Student Tracking Models, select a Grouping Option for the Internal Exam Dataset:

Select an existing group option and choose an existing column from your Tracking Model. The Internal Exam Dataset is listed in the column you select. If the Internal Exam Dataset refers to a new subject an additional row is created in your Tracking Model. Click Next and Finish to display your Tracking Model.
Select a new grouping option to create a new column in your Tracking Model. The Internal Exam Dataset is listed in the column you create. If the Internal Exam Dataset refers to a new subject an additional row is created in your Tracking Model.

2. Select the Column Display tab and alter the sections displayed, if required:

Section

Explanation

Characteristic Properties

Element Name. Change the name used to describe the Internal Exam Dataset column. Ensure that it is still easily identifiable.

Element Code. Change the code used to identify the Internal Exam Dataset column. Use a more concise term if required, this is displayed in your Tracking Model.

Element Active. Select Yes to start using the Internal Exam Dataset column. Active Internal Exam Datasets columns are identified by the icon in the Manage Dataset Elements window. Selecting No makes the Internal Exam Dataset column inactive and you are unable to use it.

Characteristic Options

Hidden Element. Choose to hide the Internal Exam Dataset column if you do not want it to display in your Tracking Model. Your selection influences the display of the Internal Exam Dataset column only. The data in a hidden Internal Exam Dataset column is still active. Visible Internal Exam Dataset columns are identified by the icon in the Manage Dataset Elements window.

Element Sorting. Select an appropriate method of sorting the results displayed in the Internal Exam Dataset column. For example, for numerical effort grades choose to sort by number.

Use if you need to add a new Sorting Object. See Using the Sorting Wizard for more information on creating a new Sorting Object.

Element Style. Select a style to apply to the results displayed. For example, apply a style for effort grades which colour codes effort grades according to their value. This makes your Tracking Model easier to read 'at-a-glance'.

Use if you need to add a new Tracking Style. See Stage 1: Style Wizard for more information on creating a new Tracking Style.

3. Select the Column Adjustments tab and alter the sections displayed, if required:

Section	Explanation
Column Adjustments	Select either: Gradeset Column. Select to apply a Gradeset Object, where appropriate, to translate varying numerical values into easily identifiable grades. For example, translate percentage score exam results into grades A-E. Use this to display common values in the columns of your Tracking Model, making it easier to read 'at-a-glance'. Use if you need to add a new Gradeset Object. See Using the Gradeset Wizard for more information on creating a new Gradeset Object. or Transpose Column. Select to apply a Transpose Object, where appropriate, to change the format of the values displayed. For example, transpose numerical effort grades into grades A-E. Use this to display common values in the columns of your Tracking Model, making it easier to read 'at-a-glance'. Use if you need to add a new Transpose Object. See Using the Transpose Wizard for more information on creating a new Transpose Object.
Column Format	Select the type of data you are displaying, for example text data or numerical data. Adjust the decimal places, if applicable.
Column Values	Add a Column Prefix or Column Suffix, where appropriate. For example, use this to display '%' in percentage score exam results to clarify the data displayed in your Tracking Model.

4. Select the Column Options tab. Use the check boxes to display statistics for the Internal Exam Dataset column. This provides useful 'at-a-glance' statistics.

5. Continue to work through all the Internal Exam Datasets you have selected for your Tracking Model. Click on the name of each Internal Exam Dataset at the top of the window. Work through the tabs available to adjust the column details, where required.

6. Click Next once you have completed your adjustments for all your Internal Exam Datasets. A window is displayed prompting you that the Element Wizard is complete.

7. Click Finish to display your Tracking Model.

8. Click .

Your Internal Exam Datasets are listed in the columns of your Tracking Model. An example is shown below:

You are now ready to add more Dataset Elements, as required.