As an educator, you can seamlessly use the Worksheet feature of Toddle to create assignments for your students. This tool offers flexibility to create both objective and subjective (extended response) questions and students can attempt these assignments directly on Toddle. You can use advanced features like browser-focus mode, lockdown application, timed tests, and an on-screen calculator and seamlessly evaluate students’ responses while taking advantage of the automatic grading option of worksheets. Read this article to learn more.

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Toddle provides multiple entry points for creating worksheets. You can create worksheets from the class calendar, within a unit plan, or directly from Assignments (formerly Class stream). Regardless of where you start, the steps to create a worksheet remain the same.

In this article, we will focus on the process of creating worksheets from the ‘Assignments’ section within a class. This article uses the DP curriculum but the process remains the same for all curriculums.

To begin, navigate to the ‘Assignments’ section of your class and click the red button at the top right corner. Then, select the 'Worksheet' option from the dropdown menu.

As you enter, you will land on the ‘Worksheet details’ tab. Here you can add basic details of your worksheet:

5. For DP classes, select the levels(SL/HL) that the worksheet is relevant for.

6. Write student instructions in the ‘Instructions’ section.

7. You can choose how you would like to carry out the evaluation for the worksheet. To do so, you have the following options -

💡The default assessment tool for worksheets is 'score,' but teachers have the option to incorporate additional assessment tools alongside the final score.

Once you have filled in the basic details, you can now start adding questions to your worksheet. Start by creating sections in the left panel. These sections help organize your worksheet's content and can be easily renamed, deleted, or reordered using a simple drag and drop.

To start adding questions within a section, simply click on the ‘+’ icon under ‘Worksheet details’ or at the bottom of the worksheet page. Here you can add questions in 2 ways:

The 'Add from library' feature allows you to easily add questions already available in your school's library or the Toddle library (only available for the DP curriculum). Let’s explore each option in detail.

1. School library

The school library serves as a repository of questions created by teachers in your school. By default, it displays questions relevant to your current subject and grade, showing key information such as the assigned score, question type, topic, and difficulty level. You can pick one from these or expand your search to include other grades and subjects as well. Additionally, questions can be organized by their creation date to highlight the newest or by popularity to show the most frequently used questions first.

To refine your search, the funnel icon allows you to filter questions by topic, type, difficulty level, and the creator's name. A curated list of questions, including their assigned marks, will be presented. Click on a question card to preview its details in the right pane.

You can select one or more questions, by selecting the checkbox on the relevant question card(s). You can also select questions at random. Indicate the number of questions you would like to randomly choose next to the ‘Add random questions’ option and click the ‘+’ icon to add those questions to the list of selected questions. The total number of questions you've chosen is displayed in the top right corner, where you can click to review all selected items. Once you're satisfied with your selection, click the 'Add to worksheet' button to import the selected question(s) to the worksheet.

2. Toddle library

If your school has subscribed to the DP Toddle library, you will be able to import questions directly from there into your worksheet. The DP Toddle library is a repository of IB-exam-style questions created by our experts.

💡Please note that the option to import questions from the Toddle library is exclusively available for the DP curriculum.

When you access the Toddle Library tab, you will find questions relevant to your grade. Use the filters on top to view all questions or exclusively the ones bookmarked by you. Select the relevant subject and click the funnel icon to access more filter options if needed. You can further narrow down your search by topic, sub-topic, and difficulty level. These questions display essential information such as the assigned score, question type, topic, and difficulty level. By clicking on a question card, you can preview its details in the right pane.

To choose a question, simply mark the checkbox on its card. You can also select questions at random. Indicate the number of questions you would like to randomly choose next to the ‘Add random questions’ option and click the ‘+’ icon to add those questions to the list of selected questions. The total number of selected questions is shown in the top right corner, where you can click to review all the chosen items. Once you are satisfied with your selection, click the 'Add to worksheet' button to import the selected questions to the worksheet.

If you wish to create your own questions from scratch, you can choose from a wide variety of question types. Let’s explore them one by one:

1. Text response- This question type is perfect for descriptive answers. Simply enter the question, set the maximum score, and choose whether students can attach files or images to their responses. Additionally, for every question type you can click on the four icons at the bottom of the question to access the following options:

💡Please note that the assessment tools and learning goals you see against the questions vary across curriculums.

2. Multiple choice- Start by entering the question text and assigning a score. Then, utilize the 'Add option' feature to provide various answer choices. Check the boxes next to the correct answer(s) to set up automatic grading. You also have the flexibility to randomize answer options for students.

3. Fill in the blanks- To create fill-in-the-blank questions, write a sentence and indicate the blank space by enclosing it within braces {}.

If a blank has several correct responses, list these answers inside the braces, dividing them with a semicolon (;). Once you have typed the question, assign a score to it.

4. True or false- Start by creating the question you want to ask. Once you have typed the question, assign a score to it and indicate whether the correct answer is true or false.

5. Graphing question- Use this question type when you need to include a graph in your question. Begin by writing the question and assigning a score. To access the graphing tools, click the ‘Edit’ button in the top right corner of the ‘Graph’.

Within the graphing question, you'll have access to a variety of tools and functions to create graphs that are suitable to your needs. You can select from three different graph types: Classic, Graphing, and Geometry.

Based on the graph type you choose, different options will be available. Utilize these options to create your desired question. Once you have finished adding details, click the ‘Save’ button in the top right corner.

Furthermore, you can decide whether to display the graph as an image or enable the ‘Allow students to access and edit the graph’ option to let students edit the graph. You can also provide students with algebra inputs in the graphing tool available on their end.

💡 Please note that the algebra input option in the graphing tool is only available to students if you have given them access to edit the graph.

6. Drawing question- This option allows you to use Toddle workbook in your question. Add your question, assign a score, and click the ‘Edit’ button in the Workbook section to access the Toddle workbook.

Whether you want to add shapes, text, colors, backgrounds, audio, links, or more, you can use the workbook to create a question that meets your needs. Once done, click on ‘Save’.

You have a few additional settings for these Drawing questions. These are as follows:

1. Edit access: Use this option to provide students with edit access to the workbook. If this option is off, students will only be able to access the workbook in view mode.
​2. Object editing: Use this option to give students the ability to edit the objects you have added in the workbook.
​3. Additional text field: Use this option to add an additional text field where students can write down their answers.

7. Table questions: Use ‘Table questions’ when you want students to input answers directly into a table, making it perfect for tasks that involve data entry, calculations, or organizing information.

Begin by adding your instructions. You can customize the table by adding up to 10 rows and 6 columns using the ‘+ icons’ on the sides of the table.

Alternatively, you can hover over a row or column to access options to add a row or column above or below it. If you wish to reorder a row or column, simply use the six-dot menu to rearrange the section using the drag-and-drop functionality.

You can add data by clicking on any cell and entering the information. Easily set correct answers by writing them in curly brackets {}. If there are multiple correct answers for a cell, separate them using a semicolon, e.g., {50; 80}. Students will see these cells as empty and can fill them in with their responses.

You can also designate the first row and column as headers by clicking on the gear icon at the top of the table. This feature ensures that the header cells remain non-editable for students.

8. Matching questions: You can use ‘Matching questions’ when you want students to pair related concepts, terms, or ideas. Begin by adding your instructions, and input both the prompts and answers. If additional rows are needed, utilize the ‘Add row’ option to expand the number of prompts and answers. In cases where there is only one prompt, include at least two answers to act as distractors. You need to make sure that each prompt is paired with the correct answer in the ‘Answers’ column. Please note that the ‘Answers’ column will appear blank on the student’s end, and the dropdown they use to select the correct answer will display the answer options in a randomized order to prevent any pattern recognition.

Use the ‘loop icon’ to reuse an answer from one of the existing prompts. Simply select the relevant ones from the list. If you need to remove a prompt, simply click on the ‘delete icon’ next to the prompt you wish to remove.

9. Drag and drop question: If you have a question that requires drag-and-drop functionality, use this question type. First, add your question in the ‘Question’ textbox. Next, use the Canvas to add images and texts.

You can make one or more of these items (images/text) draggable as per your need. Now, use the ‘Add drop zones’ option to add drop zones in three different shapes: rectangle, ellipse, and polygon. Finally, tag the correct answers in each drop zone. These answers would be the draggable text and images you have added. To expand the canvas to full screen, click the expand icon in the top right corner of the Canvas section. Once you have created your question, assign a score to it.

10. Hotspot question: Use this question type when you need students to mark/pin information on the worksheet. Begin by adding your question, and assigning it a score. You can proceed to add content to the Canvas in the form of images or text.

Then, add hotspots on the canvas and indicate which ones of those indicate correct answer. These hotspots can be in three different shapes: rectangle, ellipse, and polygon. To expand the canvas to full screen, click the expand icon in the top right corner of the Canvas section.

You can enable the ‘Do not show hotspots to students’ option if you don’t want students to see the marked hotspots. You can also decide if you want students to choose multiple hotspots by enabling the ‘Allow students to select multiple hotspots’ option.

11. Labelling questions: Use ‘Labelling’ questions when you want students to visually identify and name specific parts of an image or sections of text, making them ideal for tasks that require detailed recognition and understanding of components.

Start by adding the question. Then, you can proceed to use the ‘Labelling tool’ section to access the options to ‘Add image’ or ‘Add text’ to insert the images or text requiring labels. Simply click on the ‘Add label’ option to add a label. Click on the four points on each label to draw arrows pointing to the relevant sections on the canvas. Finally, enter the correct answers in these labels to auto-mark student responses. If there are multiple correct answers for a label, separate them using a semicolon. Please note that these answers will not be visible to students.

12. Multipart question- Use this question type when you wish to create a question that contains multiple sub-questions. Start by providing instructions, if any, and then add sub-questions. You can utilize the different question types mentioned earlier for each sub-question.

For every sub-question, you have the option to add an ‘Answer text’. You will notice that the total marks for the multipart question are calculated by summing up the individual scores assigned to each sub-question.

During the process of creating a worksheet, you have the option to add questions to the school library. This makes it accessible to other teachers and yourself for future use. You can also duplicate a question if you want to create an exact copy of an existing question.

To add questions to the school library, select a question and click on the three-dot menu next to the bin icon. Then, select the 'Add question to library' option.

A pop-up window will appear where you can select the relevant grade(s) and subject(s) for the question. In addition, you will need to attach the question to one or more of the existing topics or create a new one. Lastly, choose a difficulty level for the question.

All this information will be used to filter questions when you or other teachers import questions to their worksheets from the school library. Click on the 'Add' button to complete the process, and the question will be successfully added to the school library.

All questions added in the school library will be available for other teachers to view and import in their worksheets.

To create a copy of an existing question, select the ‘Duplicate’ option under the three-dot menu. Duplicating a question creates an exact copy, including all its content, assessment tools, and learning goals. You can edit the duplicated question to tailor it to your needs. This feature is useful when you need a similar question type with the same number of sub-questions in your worksheet.

Once you've finished adding basic details and questions to the worksheet, click the ‘eye’ icon to preview the worksheet and check the organization of questions and the total marks allocated. If you do not want to assign the worksheet to students yet, use the ‘Save as draft’ option to come back to it later.

Additionally, if you need a physical copy of the worksheet, use the 'Print' option. A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to customize the print layout.

By default, the following options are enabled: space to add final remarks, overall assessment tools, and assessment tools for individual questions. You can also toggle the option to include space for answer text in the printed copy. Once you have configured the layout options, click ‘Download’.

Once your worksheet is ready, you can opt for the ‘Save as draft’ option or directly assign it to your students by clicking on the ‘Assign’ button and configuring the following settings:

Before proceeding to the next section, let’s explore the ‘Worksheet security mode’ settings in detail.

Here you can choose between the following three options:

You can use the ‘No security feature’ for an open-book assignment where students retain access to the web and have no restrictions on switching tabs or looking up information online.

You can use the ‘Browser locking’ feature to track how focused students are while attempting the assignment. If they switch tabs or windows, they'll need to justify each instance of navigation away from the worksheet. This functionality provides insights into the frequency and timing of students leaving the worksheet screen.

If this setting is enabled for the worksheet, students will see a pop-up window informing them that this is a locked screen worksheet before they start their assignment, as shown in the screenshot below.

If you choose the ‘Lockdown application’ option, students will be prompted to download Safe Exam Browser, a third-party software (verified by Toddle) that blocks them from opening any applications or browsers on their laptop while the worksheet is open. This can help reduce instances of plagiarism or unethical attempts at completing the worksheet.

Students will see an option to download the Safe Exam Browser to attempt the worksheet in lockdown application mode just as highlighted in the screenshot below.

To learn more about troubleshooting issues in the Safe Exam Browser, refer to this article. If your school uses Chromebooks, read this article to learn how students can attempt class assignments on Toddle in lockdown application mode.

Toddle enables you to easily import and customize existing worksheets from a unit, assessment library, or Toddle Library. Simply click the ‘+New’ button in Assignments and choose ‘Import from library’, ‘Import from unit’, or ‘Import from Toddle library’ options. The steps for importing are the same for all these options, so we'll look at how to import from a unit.

💡 Please note that the option to import from Toddle Library is exclusively available for the DP curriculum.

After selecting the unit from which you want to import the worksheet, choose the worksheet from the list. As you click on it, you will be able to view its basic details on the right pane. Once you find a worksheet that resonates, click on ‘Next’ to continue.

Under the ‘Edit post’ and ‘Questions’ tab, you can make necessary changes to the worksheet's basic details and questions as per your requirements. Once done, save it as a draft or assign it to the students using the ‘Assign’ button.

💡Please note that editing this worksheet will not have any impact on the original worksheet you imported.

To learn more about evaluating the worksheets submitted by your students, refer to this article. If you’re curious about what happens on the students’ end, read this article on how students can submit responses on a worksheet and view the evaluation shared by you.

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