The Faculty of History Discussed the Procedure for Integrating Test Tasks into Digital Systems

On September 25, 2026, the Faculty of History of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University held a methodological meeting dedicated to the requirements for developing test tasks used to assess students’ learning achievements and their integration into digital educational platforms.

The faculty’s teaching staff were introduced to current requirements for developing test tasks, formatting specifications, and the procedures for uploading them to the Univer information system and the Moodle learning management platform. The main objective of the meeting was to standardize the processes of developing and using test tasks across the faculty and to improve the quality of assessment materials.

Common Requirements for Developing Test Tasks

During the meeting, participants were briefed on amendments to the regulatory and methodological requirements governing the organization of the academic process. They were introduced to the key principles to be considered when developing test tasks and discussed requirements concerning their content and structure.

Particular attention was paid to ensuring that test tasks correspond to educational programs and course content, are aligned with intended learning outcomes, and are properly formatted in accordance with established requirements.

The practical session demonstrated the main stages of the process, from developing test tasks to uploading them to digital educational systems. Faculty members were introduced to the technical aspects of uploading and managing test materials on the Univer and Moodle platforms and received guidance on issues that may arise when working with these systems.

The Role of Digital Platforms in the Educational Process

Organizing assessment in a digital format contributes to more effective management of the educational process and facilitates a systematic approach to evaluating learning outcomes. The use of the university’s digital resources enhances the transparency of assessment procedures and provides instructors with conditions for developing test materials based on common requirements.

For the Faculty of History, the effective use of digital tools is particularly important when working with historical sources and electronic resources, as well as when designing tasks aimed at assessing students’ analytical skills. In this regard, the meeting addressed the importance of developing test content in accordance with the specific characteristics of individual academic disciplines. Particular emphasis was placed on using tasks that assess not only students’ knowledge and ability to recall historical facts, but also their ability to understand, compare, analyze information, and formulate well-founded conclusions.

Enhancing Academic Quality Assurance

Improving the procedures for developing test tasks and integrating them into digital systems is one of the areas aimed at enhancing the quality of educational and methodological work at the faculty. Effective coordination between departments and instructors, the development of assessment tools aligned with course learning outcomes, and compliance with established requirements are essential components of this process.

The event was attended by members of the Academic Committee on Teaching and Educational Quality, heads of departments, and faculty teaching staff. During the meeting, participants received answers to their questions and practical recommendations on developing test tasks and uploading them to digital educational platforms.

The implementation of updated approaches to working with test tasks is aimed at further advancing the digitalization of academic processes at the Faculty of History, ensuring the quality and consistency of assessment materials, and promoting the effective use of modern tools for evaluating students’ learning achievements.

The Faculty will continue its work on implementing the updated requirements in the educational process and providing methodological support to teaching staff.

Terekbayeva Zhazira Makhmudovna – PhD, Acting Associate Professor, Deputy Dean for Academic and Methodological Affairs of the Faculty of History, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Bizhan Meiramgul Toilybaiqyzy – Senior Lecturer, Chair of the Academic Committee for Teaching and Learning Quality of the Faculty of History, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.