Overview
Once you’ve uploaded a document, EduMate can generate multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on your content. You have full control over the number and cognitive level of questions using Bloom’s Taxonomy.Prerequisites
Before generating an assessment, ensure you have:- Uploaded a PDF document
- Waited for document processing to complete
- Seen the “Document ready for AI generation” confirmation
Understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy
EduMate uses Bloom’s Taxonomy to create questions at different cognitive levels:Remember
Recall facts, basic concepts, or information from memory.Example: “What is the definition of…?”
Understand
Explain ideas or concepts in your own words.Example: “Explain why…”
Apply
Use learned knowledge in new or real-world situations.Example: “How would you use…?”
Analyze
Draw connections and break down information into parts.Example: “What is the relationship between…?”
Evaluate
Justify a decision or course of action using evidence.Example: “Which approach is better and why?”
Create
Produce new or original work by combining ideas.Example: “Design a solution that…”
Configuring Your Assessment
Step 1: Access the Dashboard
From the main dashboard, locate the “Create New Assessment” card. This is where you’ll configure all assessment parameters.Step 2: Set Bloom’s Taxonomy Distribution
Under “Step 2: Bloom’s Taxonomy Factors”, you’ll see six levels with adjustable counters:Review Default Distribution
The system starts with a default distribution:
- Remember: 5 questions
- Understand: 3 questions
- Apply: 4 questions
- Analyze: 3 questions
- Evaluate: 2 questions
- Create: 3 questions
Adjust Question Counts
For each level, use the minus (−) and plus (+) buttons to decrease or increase the number of questions.
The total question count updates automatically as you adjust individual levels.
Strategic Planning
Consider your assessment goals:
- Lower-order thinking (Remember, Understand): Good for foundational knowledge checks
- Mid-order thinking (Apply, Analyze): Tests practical application and critical thinking
- Higher-order thinking (Evaluate, Create): Challenges students with complex problem-solving
You can set any level to 0 if you don’t want questions at that cognitive level.
Step 3: Enter Chapter Name
Under “Step 3: Chapter / Module Name”:Generating Your Assessment
Once configured:Verify Settings
Ensure:
- Your document is uploaded and processed
- At least 1 question is configured (total > 0)
- A chapter name is entered
Click Generate
Click the large “Generate AI Assessment” button at the bottom of the form.
The button is disabled until all requirements are met. If grayed out, check the button text for guidance.
Wait for Generation
The system will:
- Switch to a loading screen with a spinning animation
- Display status message: “Crafting your assessment with AI…”
- Poll the backend every 2 seconds for completion
- 10 questions: 30-60 seconds
- 20 questions: 60-120 seconds
- 30+ questions: 2-3 minutes
Understanding the Results Screen
Question Paper View
Shows questions without answers—ideal for distributing to students:- Question text
- Answer options (A, B, C, D)
- Bloom’s taxonomy level badge
- Clean, professional formatting
Answer Key View
Shows the complete solution set:- All questions
- Correct answers highlighted in green with a checkmark
- Correct answer letter displayed in the header
- Expandable explanations for each question
Regenerating Questions
Not satisfied with the results? You can generate a fresh set:Best Practices
Balance Cognitive Levels
Mix lower-order and higher-order questions to assess comprehensive understanding.
Start Small
Generate 10-15 questions first to evaluate quality before creating larger assessments.
Specific Chapter Names
Use precise, descriptive names to help the AI focus on relevant content.
Review Before Use
Always review generated questions for accuracy and relevance before distributing to students.
Troubleshooting
Button stays disabled
Button stays disabled
Generation takes too long
Generation takes too long
Typical causes:
- Large question counts (30+) take longer
- High server load during peak hours
- Complex document content
Generation failed error
Generation failed error
Try:
- Reduce the number of questions
- Simplify the chapter name
- Re-upload the document
- Contact support if the issue persists
What Happens Behind the Scenes
When you generate an assessment:- Job Creation: Your request is queued on the backend
- AI Processing: The AI retrieves relevant chunks from your document
- Question Generation: MCQs are created based on content and Bloom’s requirements
- Quality Check: Questions are formatted with options, correct answers, and explanations
- Database Storage: The assessment is automatically saved to your history
- Display: Results are presented in the interactive viewer
All generated assessments are automatically saved to your history for future access, even if you navigate away from the results page.
Next Steps
After generating your assessment:- Export to PDF or DOCX for distribution
- View in your history to access it later
- Create a new assessment or regenerate questions