FAQ: Mandatory Monthly Tests

Class Test FAQs
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1) Why is edvi making tests mandatory?

Tests help track progress, identify weak areas early, and improve student confidence and performance. They also give parents structured visibility into outcomes.

2) Are tests mandatory for every student?

No. Every student will be tagged as one of these:

  • Monthly Tests: ON :white_check_mark: (tests required)
  • Monthly Tests: OFF :x: (parent opted out; tests not required)

You’ll see this clearly on the student’s batch.

3) When do parents decide if tests are needed?

Right after the sale/admission is confirmed, parents are asked:

  1. Monthly Tests ON or Opt-out (OFF)
  2. If ON, Proctored or Unproctored

This preference is shared with you and shown on the student’s batch.

4) What is the monthly test rule (if Monthly Tests are ON)?

For each student with Monthly Tests ON, you must conduct at least 1 test within every rolling 30 days.

5) What is the difference between Proctored and Unproctored tests?

Proctored (during class hours):

  • Conducted during class time
  • Attendance is marked as usual
  • Tutor bills for the class normally

Unproctored (after class hours):

  • You share the question paper
  • Student writes after class hours and submits
  • You grade and upload results + feedback

Note: If you review/correct mistakes during class for learning, fees are not waived.

6) Who initiates the test?

The tutor must initiate the test for students with Monthly Tests ON.

If Monthly Tests OFF, you have no test responsibility for that student.

7) When should I take the test?

There’s no fixed week. You just need to ensure 1 test is done within each rolling 30-day window (for Monthly Tests ON students).

8) What do I need to upload for each test?

You must upload:

  1. Question paper
  2. Corrected/graded copy
  3. Feedback

(Student submission copy is preferred when applicable.)

9) What is the upload deadline for corrected copy + feedback?

After uploading the question paper, upload the corrected copy + feedback within 8 days.

10) What if the student doesn’t submit the test on time?

You’ll have platform options to protect you:

  • Request Submission (sends WhatsApp + email to parent)
  • Report Non-submission (after due date)

You won’t be penalized for student non-submission if you follow this process.

11) Will edvi send reminders to parents?

Yes. Tutors will be able to trigger reminders via the platform (WhatsApp + email). Personal follow-ups are optional.

12) How do tests affect my payments?

For students with Monthly Tests ON, payment may go on-hold if a test is not completed within 30 days.

Payment becomes eligible when any one is true:

  • Test completed and uploaded (QP + corrected + feedback)
  • Parent opted out (Monthly Tests OFF)
  • Student didn’t submit and you reported non-submission after due date

13) Will pending approval block my payment?

No. If you uploaded the required items on time, pending approval will not block payment.

14) What if the student is on break/inactive/on leave?

If classes aren’t happening, there’s no payment request for that student and tests won’t apply naturally for that period.

15) What if the student has low attendance?

If the student is active and Monthly Tests are ON, try to complete the monthly test as usual.
If submission becomes an issue, use Request Submission / Report Non-submission as needed.

16) What if a parent (especially KG/early grades) says tests aren’t needed?

Parents can opt out. Once Monthly Tests OFF is recorded, you have no liability and tests won’t block payment.

17) What if I feel a test isn’t academically needed in a month?

If Monthly Tests ON, a test is still required.
The only way to skip tests without payment impact is parent opt-out (Monthly Tests OFF).

18) Can I upload images (not just PDFs)?

Yes. The portal will support:

  • PDF, DOC/DOCX
  • JPG/JPEG/PNG (images)

19) Can I preview uploads before submitting?

Yes. The portal will include a preview so you can confirm what you uploaded.

20) Do I need to send corrected copies on WhatsApp if parents ask?

Not required. You can share the edvi portal link where everything is available.

21) I’m facing Google Drive storage issues. What should I do?

If you use Drive for your own storage, create another account if needed.
edvi’s portal upload is the primary record.

22) What if the student refuses to take tests due to load?

You’ll have a space to flag student unwillingness. Parents can then decide to:

  • continue with Monthly Tests ON, or
  • opt out (Monthly Tests OFF)

23) Will I be compensated for the time spent creating or correcting tests?

No. Parents expect the tutor teaching the child to also assess them and prepare them for academic tests/exams. Student preparation and assessment are part of a tutor’s responsibility at edvi.

24) What happens if I don’t follow the test process consistently?

Tests are part of edvi’s quality standards. Over time:

  • payments for Monthly Tests ON students may stay on-hold until compliance is met
  • tutors with repeated non-compliance may not be allocated new students

25) Where can I see each student’s test status?

In your Tutor Portal:

  • each student batch will show Monthly Tests ON/OFF and Proctored/Unproctored
  • your dashboard will highlight tests due/overdue
  • the payment screen will show blockers and actions needed

26) What kind of tests should I take?

Always try to take an exam-level test—one that genuinely assesses the student’s understanding, not just completion. The test should evaluate concept clarity + application + accuracy + presentation (as relevant to the subject/grade).

27) What should the test cover?

Your test should be aligned to:

  • the topics covered in classes in the last few weeks
  • the student’s grade, subject, and curriculum (IB/Cambridge/British/CBSE/ICSE, etc.)
  • a balanced mix of easy + moderate + challenging questions

The goal is to assess real learning and build exam confidence.

28) Should I include different types/styles of questions?

Yes—wherever applicable. Tests should include multi-style questions based on the grade/subject/curriculum, for example:

  • MCQs / short answer / structured questions
  • application-based questions
  • long-form answers / step-wise solutions
  • comprehension/grammar/writing prompts (for languages)
  • word problems / reasoning (for Maths)

Avoid tests that feel like a simple checklist or too repetitive.

29) How long should the test be?

Keep it practical and exam-oriented:

  • long enough to assess multiple skills
  • short enough to be completed without overwhelming the student
    (Use your judgment based on grade and the student’s pace.)

30) How should I grade/correct the test?

Always grade with full seriousness—as if it’s an actual school exam:

  • check each step/logic (not just final answer)
  • mark errors clearly (conceptual vs careless vs presentation)
  • ensure marks are consistent and fair

Give 100% while grading. This is a key quality metric at edvi.

31) What feedback should I upload?

Your feedback should be clear and actionable. It must include:

  • what the student did well
  • key mistakes and why they happened
  • weak areas
  • scope of improvement / next steps (what to practice, what to revise, what to avoid next time)

Good feedback should help the student improve in the very next cycle.

32) What are examples of “good feedback”?

Good feedback is specific, not generic. For example:

  • “Made mistakes in sign changes while solving linear equations—revise integer operations and practice 10 mixed problems daily.”
  • “Strong ideas in writing, but grammar errors in tense consistency—practice past tense paragraph writing and review corrections.”

Avoid one-liners like “Good effort” or “Needs practice” without details.

33) What happens if the test quality is poor?

edvi’s quality team may reject poorly created or poorly graded tests.
Examples that may get rejected:

  • low-effort test papers (too short, too easy, not aligned to syllabus)
  • repeated or copied questions without relevance
  • unclear marking/unchecked steps
  • missing or generic feedback

34) Do I have to create the test paper from scratch every time?

Not necessarily, but the paper must be high quality and relevant to what the student has recently learned. You may use trusted resources, but ensure:

  • it matches the student’s curriculum and level
  • it tests multiple skills
  • it is well-formatted and clear

Quality Checklist (Before Uploading a Test)

Use this quick checklist every time before you upload a test on edvi:

  1. Exam-level quality: Is the test genuinely assessing understanding (not a simple checklist/worksheet)?

  2. Aligned to learning: Does it match what was taught recently (topic-wise) and the student’s grade + subject + curriculum?

  3. Good mix of questions: Are there multi-style questions where applicable (MCQ/short/long/application/word problems/comprehension, etc.) and a balanced difficulty mix?

  4. Clear marking: Are marks/solutions corrected properly, with mistakes highlighted clearly (conceptual vs careless vs presentation)?

  5. Complete correction: Did you check all steps/working—not just final answers?

  6. Actionable feedback: Did you write proper feedback with:

  • key mistakes

  • weak areas

  • scope of improvement / next steps

  1. Uploads are complete & readable: Question paper + corrected copy + feedback uploaded, files are clear, correctly oriented, and previewed before submission.

This checklist helps maintain quality and avoids test rejection by the quality team.