Taking online exams in NOUN is a simple process. It does not require extensive computing skills. The basic skill of reading text on the computer screen and clicking on or typing the right answers is what is required to take exam. The steps to follow are outlined below.
1. Open your web-browser – (Internet explorer or Mozilla Firefox ….)
2. Log on to the National Open University of Nigeria website; www.nou.edu.ng
3. Click on the e-exam link
4. You will be directed to a page where you will have to choose among the following options:
i. Instructions on taking the Electronic Test
ii. Log in to take an exam or practice test
iii. Download student help
5. Click on the “Log in to take an exam or practice test” link to take a practice test or to take an actual examination. Take note that you will only be able to take an actual examination if it has been scheduled for you.
6. A login screen similar to that in figure 1 below displays
Figure 1 Login screen to MapleTA – NOUN’s e-examination platform
7. Enter your Matriculation Number into the user login section.
8. Enter your Matriculation Number as password (lower case only).
9. The System may ask you to verify that your name and other details have been entered correctly. If so check through to see that the details are correct then click on OK.
10. You will be taken to the system homepage, similar to figure 2 below.
Figure 2: System HomePage
You should see all the courses and exams you have registered for as well as practice tests available. If you do not see the course you have registered for, consult the study centre administrator.
11. Click on the class (course) whose exam you want to take under the class name. A page displays showing the exam available for you under assignment name as shown in figure 3).
Figure 3 Link to exam questions for the course/class
12. Click on the exam you want to take under the assignment name header to begin the examination. A screen similar to figure 4 displays the questions.
Figure 4 Display of questions
Note:
• Use the next button at the top to move to the next question
• Use the back button to go to a previous question
• Use the question menu to list the entire question available for the exam and go directly to the one desired.
• Click on grade if you want to submit your answers for grading.
13. Once you have finished answering the questions click on grade. You will be warned if there are unanswered questions.
14. You will get an instant feedback similar to figure 5.
15. To view your results, at the top of the page click View Details.
16. Once you have finished reviewing your results, click Quit & Save.
17. To log out of Maple T.A., click the log out link.
Note
• Practice questions are available for you so that you can feel comfortable using the system. Simply register for the practice class and go though the sample questions.
THE DAY OF THE EXAMINATION
1. On arrival at the test centre, your profile will be validated against documents you have submitted and which are in your possession: Passport size photo, international passport, and driver’s license, National ID, any other ID as acceptable at place of work or an office.
2. You will be ushered into a seat with a desktop computer
3. Instruction on the following will be displayed for you: Welcome, what the exams is about, how many test items, time duration to complete, and an extra 10 minutes familiarisation.
4. When you are ready to start the exam click yes on the prompt.
5. Clicking YES will take you straight to the login screen.
6. You will be logged in with your USER LOGIN and PASSWORD
7. You will then be cleared to begin the examination which should last the duration specified. Best wishes.
Check the students help for more Information (pdf)
