diff --git a/tests/integration/test_interaction_assessment.py b/tests/integration/test_interaction_assessment.py
index ee53ae6b8..de043b47e 100644
--- a/tests/integration/test_interaction_assessment.py
+++ b/tests/integration/test_interaction_assessment.py
@@ -141,8 +141,9 @@ def test_misplaced_items_returned_to_bank(self):
 
     def test_misplaced_items_not_returned_to_bank_on_final_attempt(self):
         """
-        Test items placed to incorrect zones are not returned to item bank
-        after submitting solution on the final attempt
+        Test items placed on incorrect zones are **not** returned to item bank
+        after submitting solution on the final attempt, and remain placed after
+        subsequently refreshing the page.
         """
         self.place_item(0, TOP_ZONE_ID, action_key=Keys.RETURN)
 
diff --git a/tests/unit/test_advanced.py b/tests/unit/test_advanced.py
index b3ed396a7..1710ca0e1 100644
--- a/tests/unit/test_advanced.py
+++ b/tests/unit/test_advanced.py
@@ -405,6 +405,10 @@ def test_do_attempt_shows_final_feedback_at_last_attempt(self):
         self.assertIn(expected_message, res[self.OVERALL_FEEDBACK_KEY])
 
     def test_do_attempt_does_not_delete_misplaced_items_at_last_attempt(self):
+        """
+        Upon submitting the final attempt, test that misplaced items are not
+        deleted from the item state.
+        """
         self._set_final_attempt()
         misplaced_ids = self._submit_incorrect_solution()