Overview
EduMate automatically saves every assessment you generate to your personal history. This allows you to review, download, and reuse assessments without regenerating them.Accessing Assessment History
Navigate to History
Click the “History” button in the sidebar (left navigation panel). It’s marked with a clock icon.
Understanding the History Table
Column Breakdown
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Assessment Name | The chapter or module name you entered during generation |
| Date | When the assessment was created (e.g., “Jan 15, 2026”) |
| Questions | Total number of MCQs in this assessment |
| Status | Current state (typically “completed” with a green indicator) |
| Actions | Quick access buttons: “View” and “Download” |
Assessments are listed in reverse chronological order—your most recent generations appear at the top.
Viewing a Saved Assessment
To review the full content of a past assessment:Assessment Modal Opens
A slide-over panel appears from the right side of the screen, displaying:
- Assessment name in the header
- Full interactive assessment viewer
- Toggle between Question Paper and Answer Key
- All original formatting and Bloom’s level badges
Explore Content
Within the modal, you can:
- Switch between Question Paper and Answer Key views
- Expand explanations (in Answer Key mode)
- Download directly from the viewer
- Scroll through all questions
The assessment viewer in History shows the same interactive interface you saw immediately after generation, preserving all functionality.
Downloading from History
You can download assessments directly from the history table:Click Download Button
Click the “Download” button (blue/indigo, with a download icon) in the Actions column.
A loading spinner appears on the button while the document is being generated: ”⟳ Download”
Assessment Status Indicators
Status badges show the current state of each assessment:| Status | Appearance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Completed | Green dot + “completed” | Successfully generated and ready to use |
| Processing | Yellow dot + “processing” | Currently being generated (rare in history) |
| Failed | Red dot + “failed” | Generation encountered an error |
History Page States
Loading State
When you first open the History page:- A loading spinner appears with “Loading your assessment history…”
- The system fetches your saved assessments from the database
- Typically loads within 1-2 seconds
Empty State
If you haven’t generated any assessments yet:- A centered message displays: “No assessments yet. Generate your first one!”
- A clock icon appears in light gray
- This is normal for new accounts
Error State
If assessments fail to load:- A red error message appears: “Failed to load history”
- An alert triangle icon is shown
- Try refreshing the page or check your internet connection
Best Practices
Descriptive Names
Use clear, specific chapter names when generating assessments to make them easy to find later in history.
Regular Reviews
Periodically review saved assessments to maintain quality and relevance for your courses.
Organize by Date
The chronological list helps you track when assessments were created for course planning.
Quick Access
Use history instead of regenerating assessments to save time and maintain consistency.
Technical Details
What Gets Saved
Each assessment in your history includes:- Chapter/module name
- Creation timestamp
- Complete question content (JSON format)
- Bloom’s taxonomy distribution used
- Number of questions
- All MCQs with options, correct answers, and explanations
Authentication & Privacy
Your assessment history is private and associated with your account. Only you can view and access your saved assessments.
- Fetch only your assessments
- Ensure secure access
- Prevent unauthorized viewing
Database Storage
Assessments are stored in the backend database:- Each assessment is assigned a unique ID
- Full content is stored as JSON
- Metadata is indexed for quick retrieval
- No automatic deletion—assessments remain until manually removed (if deletion is implemented)
Troubleshooting
History page shows no assessments but I generated some
History page shows no assessments but I generated some
Possible causes:
- You’re logged into a different account
- Assessments were generated before history feature was implemented
- Database connection issue
- Verify you’re logged in with the correct email
- Generate a new test assessment to confirm saving works
- Refresh the page
View button shows loading forever
View button shows loading forever
Download button doesn't work
Download button doesn't work
Wrong assessment opens when I click View
Wrong assessment opens when I click View
Rare bug: Try:
- Refreshing the page
- Closing and reopening the History page
- Clearing browser cache
Limitations & Future Features
Current Limitations
- No search or filter functionality yet
- Cannot edit or rename assessments after generation
- No manual deletion option (assessments are permanent)
- Cannot share assessments with other users
Planned Features
The following features may be added in future updates:
- Search and filter by name or date
- Sort by name, date, or question count
- Delete unwanted assessments
- Rename assessments
- Export multiple assessments at once
- Share assessments with colleagues
Next Steps
From your history, you can:- Download assessments in various formats
- Return to the Dashboard to create new assessments
- Review Question Papers and Answer Keys for quality assurance