Step-by-Step Guide to Google Classroom and Practical Assessments

 



Step 1: Sign in to Google Classroom

  1. Go to https://classroom.google.com.

  2. Sign in with your Google account (preferably your school account).

Step 2: Create a New Class

  1. Click the ‘+’ button at the top right corner.

  2. Select “Create class.”

  3. Fill in the details:

    • Class name: e.g., “Physics Practical Exam – Grade 12”

    • Section (optional): e.g., “Batch A”

    • Subject (optional): e.g., Physics

    • Room (optional): e.g., Lab 3

  4. Click Create.

Step 3: Set Up Class Settings

  1. Go to Class settings (gear icon).

  2. Customize:

    • Class description – e.g., “This class is for the practical physics exam.”

    • Grading – if you want to attach points.

    • Student permissions – allow them to post or comment if needed.

Step 4: Invite Students

  1. Click People → Invite students.

  2. Enter student emails or share the class code (visible on the class homepage).

Step 5: Create a Practical Exam Assignment

  1. Go to Classwork → Create → Assignment.

  2. Fill in details:

    • Title: e.g., “Practical Exam – Physics Circuit Experiment”

    • Instructions: Clearly explain the tasks, steps, or questions.

    • Attach files: If needed, upload PDFs, videos, or lab manuals.

    • Add due date and time for the exam.

Step 6: Set Up Assessment Options

  1. Choose Points: e.g., 100.

  2. Optional: Use Rubric to define marking criteria.

  3. Optional: Select Make a copy for each student if they need to submit separate documents.

Step 7: Add Practical Components

  1. Google Forms: Create a form with multiple-choice, short answers, or calculations.

    • Attach the Form to the assignment.

    • Enable automatic grading if needed.

  2. Upload videos/photos: Ask students to submit photos of their experiments.

  3. Use Google Docs/Slides: Students can submit lab reports or presentations.

Step 8: Publish the Assignment

  1. Click Assign to release immediately, or Schedule for later.

  2. Students will get notifications and can start the exam.

Step 9: Monitor and Support Students

  1. Check Classwork → Assignment to see submissions.

  2. Provide feedback directly on Google Classroom.

  3. Track progress and grades.

Step 10: Grade and Return

  1. Open each submission.

  2. Use rubrics or manual grading.

  3. Return grades and feedback.

Tips for Practical Exams on Google Classroom:

  • Include clear step-by-step instructions for students to follow.

  • Specify file formats for submissions (PDF, images, Sheets, etc.).

  • Use Google Meet integration for live supervision if needed.

  • Use time limits and deadlines to ensure fairness.

Sample Google Classroom Practical Exam Setup: Physics – Grade 12

1. Class Creation

  • Class name: Physics Practical Exam – Grade 12

  • Section: Batch A

  • Subject: Physics

  • Room: Lab 3

  • Description: “This class is for the Physics practical exam on electricity and circuits. Students must follow instructions and submit their practical work digitally.”

2. Invite Students

  • Use student emails or share the class code on your notice board/email.

3. Assignment Setup

Assignment Title: Circuit Experiment Practical Exam

Instructions for Students:

  1. Construct the given electrical circuit using a battery, resistors, and wires.

  2. Measure the current and voltage at specified points.

  3. Record your observations in the provided lab report template.

  4. Take clear photos of your setup and measurements.

  5. Submit the completed report and photos by the due date.

Due Date: [Specify date & time]

Points: 100

Rubric (optional):

CriteriaExcellent (5)Good (4)Fair (3)Poor (2)Very Poor (1)
Circuit setupCorrect & safeMinor errorsSome errorsMany errorsIncorrect
MeasurementsAccurateMostly accuratePartially accurateInaccurateMissing
Lab reportComplete & clearMostly clearPartially clearConfusingMissing
PhotosClear & completeClearSome unclearPoorMissing

4. Add Files

  • Upload lab report template (Google Docs or Word).

  • Upload instruction PDF for circuit setup.

5. Create Google Form (Optional)

  • Title: “Physics Practical Exam Questions – Grade 12”

  • Questions:

    1. Short answer: “What is the total resistance of the circuit?”

    2. Multiple-choice: “Which law explains the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance?”

    3. Short answer: “Describe the steps to measure current safely.”

  • Enable automatic grading for multiple-choice questions.

  • Attach this form to the assignment.

6. Submission Requirements

  • Upload the completed lab report.

  • Upload photos of your circuit.

  • Submit the Google Form.

7. Monitoring & Grading

  • Go to Classwork → Assignment → View submissions.

  • Check each student’s report and photos.

  • Provide feedback directly.

  • Assign grades based on the rubric.

8. Optional: Live Supervision

  • Create a Google Meet link in the class.

  • Monitor students performing experiments in real-time.

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