There are two types of assessments available in Crowdmark. Administered and Assigned. 

There are two types of assessments available in Crowdmark. Administered and Assigned. You will want to choose an Assigned assessment. The link below describes the difference between the two.

https://crowdmark.com/help/choosing-an-assessment-type/

Assigned Assessments (Digital Submission)

Best for: Homework, take-home assignments, or remote assignments

• You create the questions in Crowdmark; students log into Moodle and go to the Crowdmark assignment to upload their PDFs or images.
• Moodle Integration: Student rosters sync directly from your Moodle course, and grades are pushed back to the Moodle Gradebook from the Crowdmark interface.

• https://crowdmark.com/help/categories/assigned-assessments/

Administered Assessments (Paper-Based)

Best for: In-person exams and quizzes.

Crowdmark has expanded this category to offer three distinct workflows depending on how much control you need over the paper layout

• https://crowdmark.com/help/categories/administered-assessments/

A note that Administered Assessments are quite a bit more complex to use. Be prepared when attempting to use administered assignments. If using automated matching with administered assessments, remember that every student needs a unique booklet printed

Crowdmark has expanded this category to offer three distinct workflows depending on how much control you need over the paper layout.

Three Workflows Explained

1. Traditional QR-Coded Booklets

• The Workflow: Crowdmark generates a unique PDF for every student. Each page contains a specific QR code that identifies the student and the page number.
• Pros: Automated matching is nearly 100% accurate; no manual sorting is required after scanning.
• Cons: You cannot photocopy these booklets because every student has a unique ID QR code.

2. Non-QR Coded (Photocopy-Friendly) Booklets

• The Workflow: You design a single “Master” booklet. Crowdmark generates a version with standard pages that do not contain student-specific QR codes. Students write their Name and ID on the front page. After scanning, Crowdmark uses automated “Name/ID snippet” detection to help you match the paper to the student in your Moodle roster.
• Pros: Highly flexible. You can print one master copy and photocopy it for the entire class.

3. Ready to Grade (Existing Paper)

• The Workflow: Used for assessments that have already been written on any type of paper (e.g., standard notebook paper or a legacy exam you didn’t create in Crowdmark). You define the “Question Zones” on the digital image after the upload is complete.
• Pros: Perfect for “last-minute” transitions to digital grading. You simply scan the stack of papers as a PDF and upload it.

Which One Should I Use?

Step-by-step Guide to Setting up an Administered Assessment in Crowdmark

1. Add the Crowdmark Activity to your Moodle course.
   Upon launching the Crowdmark setup screen, select your Assessment Type.
2. Choose your Administered Assessment Type: Choose between “QR Coded” or “Non-QR Coded.” Note: If you choose Non-QR Coded, ensure your first page includes the standard “Name/ID” header provided by the template.
3. Define your Grading Team: Sync your teaching assistants and graders from Moodle to ensure they have access to the grading dashboard. In Moodle, be sure to add your teaching assistants as advanced teaching assistants or basic teaching assistants, and they will be pulled in appropriately to the grading team, at which point you could specify their role within Crowdmark (Grader, instructor, etc.)
4. Distribute/Print: If QR-coded, Print the Exam Stack PDF. This will have the uniquely identified QR codes for each student printed in the stack.  If Non-QR: Print one copy and photocopy as needed.