Short Text Answer Question

Question Type - Short Text Answer (#027)

Follow these step by step instruction to create a Short Text Answer question.


1. From the top navigation bar select Content and then click Create Question.


2. Select Student Action and then click on Written Responses.  Select the Short Text Answer question and then click the Create Question button.



3. Name your question in the space provided and click the Save button.



4. If desired, add an optional stimulus in the space provided. You can either enter text directly into the space provided or click the Blue Pencil button to open your Rich Text Editor.






5. Add your stimulus to the question by clicking the Blue Pencil button and opening your Rich Text Editor. You can add text, audio, video, or images.  Click the Done button upon completion.




6. Enter instructions and/or prompts in the space provided. If desired, change the Point value for the question. Click on the Gear button.





7. Add your answers in the space provided.  To delete an answer, click the red (x) button. To add an additional answer, click the (+) Add Accepted Answer button. To make the answers case-sensitive, click the box beside Make case-sensitive. Adjust scoring percentages as desired.



8. Tag learning standards to your question by clicking the Tags tab. For more information about Tagging Standards, click here for step by step instruction.


9. Click the Show More button to see additional options. If desired, add a Rubric, Settings, Solutions, and Hints. For more information about these options, please click here.


If you would like to view examples of Short Text Answer questions, click below:
  1. Example 1
  2. Example 2
  3. Example 3

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