Sometimes students may use all their allowed tries on a Vocabulary Test or Spelling Test. When that happens, they will see this message: "No tries left. Ask your teacher for a PIN."

Teachers have two options to help students get another attempt.

How to Give Students Another Try on Vocabulary or Spelling Tests

Option 1: Use the Override PIN

Use this when a student needs one more attempt right away.

• From your Teacher Dashboard, click Customize Program in the left sidebar.
• In the Settings tab, scroll down to the Override Password section (lock icon ?).
• A 4-digit PIN code is displayed — share this with the student when they need another try.
• When the student enters the PIN, the test unlocks for one more attempt.
• You can reset the PIN anytime if you prefer a new code.

Option 2: Adjust test settings

Use this when your current test settings are too restrictive and you want to give all students more flexibility.

• Go to Word Lists and open the Lists Assigned to Students tab.
• Access the activity settings for the group and go to Step 3 – Modules.
• Under Spelling Test or Vocabulary Test, you can:
• Raise or lower the Minimum Passing Grade.
• Increase the Allowed Tries (e.g., from 1 to 3 tries).

⚠️ Note: These changes apply to all students assigned that word list.

For students

• If you run out of tries, ask your teacher for their Override PIN.
• Enter the code when prompted and the test will unlock for another attempt.

? Pro Tip: Use the Override PIN for quick one-time fixes. Adjust the test settings if students consistently run out of tries — it is a more permanent solution.