The Create Questions screen is used to view, create, and manage question items that can be added to assessments in Focus. From this screen, administrators can search for existing questions (items), create new questions, and organize questions using filters and classification attributes such as subject, grade level, and cognitive measures. Questions created here can be reused across multiple assessments, including online assessments and assessments that use bubble sheets.
The profile permissions for administrative users control whether administrative users can access the Create Questions screen, create new items, share items, and edit item content within the district.
1. In the Users menu, click Profiles.
2. From the Permissions tab, select Menu from the Permission Type pull-down. Select Admin from the Role pull-down. Select the applicable profile from the corresponding pull-down.
3. Click Submit.
4. Click the Assessment tab.
5. In the Assessment Setup section, select the applicable check boxes for Create Questions permissions.
Create Questions: Select the View check box to allow profile users to access the Create Questions screen and search for existing items. Select the Edit check box to allow profile users to create new items.
Share: Select the View check box to allow users to share items with other administrative users or teachers using tag groups.
Show All Items: Select the View check box to allow users to view and edit all items within the district, including items that have not been explicitly shared with them. When disabled, users can only access items they created or items shared with them.
6. Click Save to apply changes to profile permissions.
The profile permissions for teachers control whether teachers can access the Create Questions screen, create new items outside of the gradeBook, and share items.
1. In the Users menu, click Profiles.
2. From the Permissions tab, select Menu from the Permission Type pull-down. Select Teacher from the Role pull-down. Select the applicable profile from the corresponding pull-down.
3. Click Submit.
4. Click the Grades tab.
5. In the Assessment Setup section, select the applicable check boxes for Create Questions permissions.
Create Questions: Select the View check box to allow teachers to access the Create Questions screen and search for existing items. Enable this permission if teachers should be able to create questions outside of building an assessment in the gradeBook.
Share: Select the View check box to allow teachers to share items with other teachers or administrators using tag groups.
The Create Questions screen is where you can create new items (questions), search for existing items, and create passages.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share items is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
The Create Questions screen will be blank if you have not created any items and no items have been shared with you by other administrators and teachers. If you have previously created items or items have been shared with you, the items will be listed on the Create Questions screen.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
The search options along the top of the screen allow you to search for items by question title, unique ID, vendor ID, etc. See Searching for Items and Passages for more information.
The + Item button allows you to create a new item. See Creating a New Item for more information.
The filters on the left allow you to filter items by Subject, Grade Level, Maturity, and more. The gear icon allows you to enable and disable the filters as needed. See Searching for Items and Passages for more information.
On the item table, click the left arrow to expand the item table.
Click the right arrow to collapse the items table.
The More Options (three dots) menu allows you to select all items, deselect all items, and sort the item table by name or last updated.
Use the left and right arrows to navigate between pages of results.
The table of items displays a radio button, a question type icon, item title, item number, the date the item was last modified, a status label, and a pencil icon.
Select items individually by clicking the radio buttons.
Click on an item to see more details like metadata, objectives, and a preview.
In the item details, click the arrows to expand or collapse a section.
To focus on the item preview, click the Play icon.
Click the Comment icon to leave a suggestion or question related to the item.
Click the Information icon to view a summary of the item details.
To edit an item, click the Pencil icon in the preview panel.
You can also click the Pencil icon in the item table to edit an item.
The Edit Item screen is where you create questions (items), create and add passages, and assign objectives (standards) to a question.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share items is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. To get to the Edit Item screen, in the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
The Edit Item screen will be blank if you are creating a new item. If you are viewing a previously created item, you will see a title, the question type, and other information related to the item.
At the top, you can see the title of the item. Click on the title to make any necessary edits.
Toggle on the Preview option to experience how a student will view the question. See Previewing an Item for more information.
Toggle off the Preview option to return to editing the item.
Click the Refresh icon to reload the Edit Item screen. Click OK to reload the Edit Item screen, or click Cancel to go back and save your changes or return to editing the item.
Click Close or X to return to the Create Questions screen without saving.
Click Save to save any changes made to the item.
Click the gear icon to share the item. See Sharing an Item for more information.
To add a question type, click + Question. See Explaining Question Types for more information.
On the right, you can configure item details and metadata. See Setting Up an Item for more information.
From the Select Passages screen, you can create new passages and search for existing passages in the passage bank. Passages contain reading material, images, or other media that provide context for one or more questions.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. To get to the Select Passages screen, in the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
3. Click the Book icon on the right side.
4. Click the Plus Sign (+).
The Select Passages screen will be blank if you have not yet created any passages, and no passages have been shared with you by other administrators and teachers. If you have previously created passages or passages have been shared with you, the passages will be listed on this screen.
The search options along the top of the screen allow you to search for passages by title, global ID, vendor ID, etc. See Searching for Passages for more information.
To create a new passage, click the + Passage button. See Creating a New Passage for more information.
The filters on the left allow you to filter passages by Subject, Grade Level, Maturity, and more. The gear icon allows you to enable and disable the filters as needed. See Searching for Passages for more information.
On the passage table, click the left arrow to expand the passage table.
Click the right arrow to collapse the passage table.
The More Options menu (three dots) allows you to select all passages, deselect passages, and sort the passage table by name or last updated.
Use the left and right arrows to navigate between pages of results.
Each passage on the table displays a check box, a resource icon, passage title, passage number, the date the passage was last modified, and a status label.
Select passages individually by selecting the check boxes.
Click on a passage to see more details like metadata, objectives, and a preview.
In the passage details, click the arrows to expand or collapse a section.
Click the Play icon to see a preview of the passage.
Click the Information icon to see a summary of the passage details.
To edit a passage, click on a passage, and then click the Pencil icon.
In the Edit Resource screen, you can create passage content, add media, edit passage content, and collaborate with others to finalize the passage.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. To get to the Edit Resource screen, in the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
3. Click the Book icon on the right side.
4. Click the Plus Sign (+).
5. Option 1: To edit an existing passage, select an existing passage, and click the Pencil icon.
5. Option 2: To start creating a new passage, click + Passage.
At the top of the screen, you see the title of the passage. Click the title to make edits as needed.
To save a passage, click the Floppy Disk icon.
To close a passage without saving, click the X icon.
To preview the passage, click the Play icon.
To expand or collapse the passage content, click the Expand/Collapse icon.
To expand the editor and collapse the passage settings, click the Right Arrow icon.
When you need to access passage settings, click the Left Arrow icon.
Enter text and use the formatting options as needed. Additionally, you can add images, videos, and equations. See Adding Media to Passage for more information.
In the top right corner of the Edit Resource screen, you can click the X to close the screen, and the Gear icon allows you to share the passage. See Sharing a Passage for more information.
In the right side of the screen, you can configure metadata and use collaboration tools to manage passage details. See Configuring Metadata for a Passage and Managing Passage Details for more information.
Create a new item and add a question type to build assessment content. An item acts as a container for a question, passages, and other components that support how the question is presented. Items help organize question content so it can be reused across multiple assessments.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share items is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. To create a new item, click the + Item button.
On the Edit Item screen, users can set up an item by adding a title, selecting a question type, attaching additional media, and configuring item settings. Users can also preview the item and share it with other administrators and teachers.
3. To start, enter a Title for the Item.
4. To add a question to the item, click the + Question button.
5. From the Question menu, select a question type.
The setup options that are displayed differ based on the specific question type. For guidance on setting up a specific question type, click the Guide Me button or see Explaining Question Types for more information on question types.
For demonstration purposes, this article uses a multiple-choice question as an example.
6. Enter your Question/Prompt, and use the formatting options as needed.
7. Optionally, configure additional question settings. The available options vary depending on the question type selected. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
8. In the Multiple Choice options section of the screen, replace the Choice A, Choice B, Choice C, and Choice D text with each answer option. These text boxes also provide formatting options when you click them.
9. To add an additional answer option beyond the standard 4 options, click the Plus Sign (+) near Option A.
10. To delete an answer option, click the Trash icon next to the option.
11. To rearrange answer options, click and drag an option using the drag handle.
12. On the right side of the screen, there are additional fields you can configure for the item.
a. Make edits to the Title. Any changes made are mirrored in the title entered at the top of the screen.
b. Select the applicable item Bank from the pull-down menu. The bank determines where the item is stored. Banks are used to organize items within the district and control who can access them. Selecting the appropriate bank ensures the item is saved to the correct location and can be located, shared, or reused as needed.
c. From the Maturity pull-down menu, select a status for the item. The status affects how an item displays and functions throughout the system.
Draft: When selected, the Draft status identifies the item as still being created or revised. The item displays in Create Questions and Create Assessments only and cannot be assigned to students.
In Development: When selected, the In Development status identifies the item as actively being built or reviewed by collaborators. It is not ready for students.
Artwork: Pending: When selected, the Artwork: Pending status identifies the item as requiring images, graphics, or other visual assets that have not yet been created or added.
Artwork: In Progress: When selected, the Artwork: In Progress status identifies the item as having artwork or visual components being developed or updated.
Artwork: Feedback: When selected, the Artwork: Feedback status identifies the item as having artwork under review for revisions or approval.
Artwork: Complete: When selected, the Artwork: Complete status identifies the item as having all required artwork finalized and added to the item.
Feedback: When selected, the Feedback status identifies the item content as under review, and feedback has been requested or provided.
Blocked: Preview/Scoring Issues: When selected, the Blocked: Preview/Scoring Issues status identifies the item cannot move forward due to preview, functionality, or scoring issues that must be resolved.
Final Edits: When selected, the Final Edits status identifies the item as undergoing final content or formatting updates before review or release.
Final Review: When selected, the Final Review status identifies the item as complete and awaiting final approval prior to operational use.
Piloting: When selected, the Piloting status identifies the item as being tested with a limited group of users or students before full release.
Pre-Operational: When selected, the Pre-Operational status identifies the item as finalized but not yet live for use in assessments.
Operational: When selected, the Operational status identifies the item as finalized and available to use in assessments.
Retired: When selected, the Retired status identifies the item as no longer active. The item remains accessible for historical reference but cannot be used in assessments.
Rejected: When selected, the Rejected status identifies that the item did not meet required standards and will not move forward in its current form.
d. Use Metadata to help other users locate existing items in the item bank that match the specified criteria. See Configuring Metadata for an Item for more information.
e. Use the Display settings to decide an item's delivery type and font scaling options.
i. Delivery Type: Select how the item is delivered to students during an assessment.
Delivery Type: Print Only: When selected, the item is available only on printed assessments.
Delivery Type: Print and Digital: When selected, the question is available on both printed and online assessments.
Delivery Type: Digital Only: When selected, the question is available only on online assessments.
ii. Font Scaling: Select adjustments to the font size to increase the readability of the question text.
Font Scaling: No Scaling: When selected, the question text is displayed using the default size.
Font Scaling: 2x: When selected, the size of the question text is doubled.
Font Scaling: 3x: When selected, the size of the question text is tripled.
13. To attach a passage, click the Book icon. See Creating a New Passage or Adding an Existing Passage to an Item for more information.
14. To add an Objective (standard), click the Lightbulb icon. See Adding Standards to an Item for more information.
15. To close the Edit Item screen, click Close.
In the pop up, click OK to close the screen without saving your changes; click Cancel to continue editing the item.
16. To preview the item, click Preview. See Previewing an Item for more information.
17. Click the More Options (three-dot) menu to take additional actions.
a. Discard Changes: Selecting Discard Changes closes the item without saving any unsaved changes.
i. When clicked, a pop-up displays. You can click Discard Changes to discard changes and close the item, or you can click Close to continue editing the item.
b. View Source: Selecting View Source displays the underlying source content for the item.
i. The View Source screen is read-only and is intended for reference and troubleshooting purposes, allowing users to review how the item is structured without making changes to the question content. To return to the Item Editor screen, click Close Source.
18. To save the item, click Save.
19. After an item is saved, you can share the item. See Sharing an Item for more information.
In order to share items with other users, your profile must be set up with the Share permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
Configure metadata for an item to help users easily locate, filter, and reuse items across assessments. Metadata allows users to classify and organize items using attributes such as subject, grade level, course, language, scoring method, and cognitive measures.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share items is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Select an existing item or create a new item.
3. Configure the Metadata as needed.
Language: Select a language to indicate the language of the item.
Subject: Select a subject to identify the subject area associated with the item.
Grade Level: Select one or more grade levels for which the item is intended.
Course: Select the course associated with the item.
Unit: Select the instructional unit associated with the selected course.
Keywords: Enter keywords to support searching for the item by keyword.
Scoring Method: Select how points are calculated for the item.
Scoring Method: Per Question: When selected, the Per Question scoring method calculates the item score by adding the points earned for each question on the item. This is the default scoring method.
Scoring Method: Dichotomous: When selected, the Dichotomous scoring method awards either full credit or no credit for the item. If all questions are answered fully correctly, the item score is calculated by adding the maximum points for each question. If any question is not fully correct, the overall item score is zero.
Scoring Method: Dependent (EBSR): When selected, the Dependent EBSR scoring method requires a previous question to be answered fully correctly before points can be awarded for a subsequent question. For example, Question 1 must be answered correctly for a student to earn points for Question 2.
Scoring Method: Texas STAAR Assessment: When selected, the Texas STAAR Assessment scoring method applies scoring logic aligned with Texas STAAR assessment standards.
Scoring Method: Limited Partial Credit: When selected, the Limited Partial Credit scoring method allows partial points to be awarded when a response meets some, but not all, scoring criteria.
Depth of Knowledge: Select the Depth of Knowledge level associated with the item.
Depth of Knowledge: Recall: When selected, the Recall option identifies the item as requiring students to recall facts, definitions, or basic information.
Depth of Knowledge: Skill/Concept: When selected, the Skill/Concept option identifies the item as requiring students to apply skills or concepts to complete a task or solve a problem.
Depth of Knowledge: Strategic Thinking: When selected, the Strategic Thinking option identifies the item as requiring students to reason, plan, or use evidence to support a response.
Depth of Knowledge: Extended Thinking: When selected, the Extended Thinking option identifies the item as requiring students to synthesize information, analyze complex concepts, or complete multi-step tasks over time.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Select the Bloom’s Taxonomy level associated with the item.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember: When selected, the Remember option identifies the item as requiring students to recall facts, terms, or basic concepts.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand: When selected, the Understand option identifies the item as requiring students to explain ideas or demonstrate comprehension of concepts.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply: When selected, the Apply option identifies the item as requiring students to use knowledge or procedures in a given situation.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Analyze: When selected, the Analyze option identifies the item as requiring students to examine information, identify relationships, or draw conclusions.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Evaluate: When selected, the Evaluate option identifies the item as requiring students to justify decisions or assess information using criteria or evidence.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Create: When selected, the Create option identifies the item as requiring students to generate new ideas, products, or solutions.
Learn about the available question types in the Focus Assessments module. Question types determine how students interact with an item and how responses are scored. Some question types support automatic scoring, while others require manual scoring.
The Basic question types provide standard formats for creating traditional assessment items, such as multiple choice, written response, and gridded answers. These options are ideal for building structured questions that assess comprehension, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
1. The Stimulus question type is used to provide students with directions, context, or reference material within an assessment. This type does not require a student response and cannot be scored.
a. To set up a Stimulus question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
2. The Multiple Choice question type allows students to select one or more correct answers from a list of response options. This question type can be automatically scored. See Creating a New Item for more information on the Multiple Choice question type.
3. The Ext. Text, SCR & ECR (Extended Text, Short Constructed Response, and Extended Constructed Response) question type allows students to respond in a free-response format. Students type their answer in a text box rather than selecting from predefined options. This question type requires manual scoring.
a. To set up a Ext. Text, SCR & ECR question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
4. The Inline Text question type allows you to embed answer fields directly within a prompt. Students complete the question by filling in designated gaps within the text.
With Inline Choice, each gap displays a pull-down list of pre-defined answer options for students to select from. Alternatively, you can configure a gap to allow a free-response entry, where students type their answer. Free-response entries can be set as Numeric Entry or Math Entry, depending on the expected response.
Inline Text questions can be automatically scored.
a. To set up an Inline Text question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Enter the Inline Text. To insert a gap, select the text, and then click the Insert Gap icon.
d. For each gap, select the desired answer type.
i. Inline Choice: Provides a pull-down within the sentence where students select one correct answer from predefined options.
ii. Inline Choice Rich Text: Provides a pull-down within the sentence that allows formatted answer choices (such as bold text, symbols, or special characters).
iii. Text Entry: Allows students to type a short text response directly into the blank. Responses are automatically scored based on predefined correct answers.
For a Text Entry answer type, open settings to define the Matching Strategy. Selecting Contains marks the response correct if the student’s answer includes the specified text, even if additional words or characters are entered. Selecting Exact marks the response correct only if the student’s answer exactly matches the specified text, including spelling and formatting.
Additionally, select the check box for Ignore Capitalization to mark the response correct regardless of uppercase or lowercase letters. For example, “Urbanization” and “urbanization” would both be accepted as correct.
iv. Extended Text Entry: Allows students to type a longer written response within the blank. This option is typically used when more detailed explanations are required.
For the Extended Text Entry answer type, you can open settings to adjust the width of the text field. Enter an amount between 100 and 500 pixels.
v. Math Entry: Allows students to enter mathematical expressions using a math editor. This option supports equations, symbols, and formatted math notation.
For the Math Entry answer type, open settings to select the Keyboard Type. Selecting Elementary displays a simplified math keyboard with basic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and simple fractions. Selecting Secondary displays an expanded math keyboard that includes advanced symbols such as exponents, radicals, inequalities, and algebraic notation.
vi. Numeric Entry: Allows students to enter a numeric value only. This option is ideal for calculations where the answer must be a specific number.
For the Numeric Entry answer type, you can open settings to configure Precision. Precision determines how many decimal places a student’s answer must match to be marked correct. Enter a value from 0 to 99. For example, enter 0 to require a whole number, such as 3; enter 1 to allow one decimal place, such as 3.5; enter 2 to allow two decimal places, such as 3.25.
e. Click the Plus Sign (+) to add answer options. Each answer option you add becomes a selectable option in the question.
f. Click the Trash icon to delete an answer option.
g. Click the check mark next to the correct answer. Any answer you mark will be scored as correct automatically.
5. The Selectable Text question type allows students to select or highlight specific words or phrases directly within a passage or block of text. Students interact with the text itself rather than choosing from a separate list of answer choices. The Selectable Text question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Selectable Text question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Enter the text. Then, select text and click the Selectable Text icon to make it selectable.
d. Click the check mark next to the correct answer. Any answer you mark will be scored as correct automatically.
6. The Gridded question type allows students to enter a numeric answer by filling in a grid, similar to a traditional bubble sheet format. Students record their answer by selecting digits and symbols in designated columns. The Gridded question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Gridded question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Enter the answer.
Graphic question types allow you to create interactive, image-based questions. These options enable students to select, label, arrange, or draw directly on a graphic to demonstrate their understanding. Graphic questions are ideal for assessing visual identification, spatial reasoning, and applied concepts.
1. The Hotspot question type allows students to select a specific area of an image to indicate their answer. Students click directly on the correct location within the image rather than choosing from text-based answer options.
a. To set up a Hotspot question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. To insert an image, click Browse Library to select a shared image, or click Choose File to upload an image file.
d. At the top of the image, you can select Clear to delete the image; select Download to download the image file; or select Settings to add Alt text to the image.
e. In Hotspots, click + Hotspot to add the desired hotspots.
Hotspots are clickable areas placed on an image. Students select these areas to answer the question. Each hotspot defines a specific region on the graphic that can be marked as correct or incorrect. When students click within a hotspot, their selection is recorded and scored automatically.
f. Click and drag hotspots to their desired location on the image.
Alternatively, you can use the X and Y fields to adjust the location of the hotspot. Enter whole numbers to move the hotspot to the desired location.
g. To resize a hotspot, click and drag the right bottom corner.
Alternatively, you can use the W and H fields to resize a hotspot. Enter whole numbers to adjust the shape to the desired size.
h. By default, hotspots are a rectangle shape. To change a hotspot to a circle shape, select Circle from the shape pull-down menu.
i. Click the check mark next to the correct answer. Any answer you mark will be scored as correct automatically
j. Click the Duplicate icon to copy a hotspot.
k. Click the Trash icon to delete a hotspot.
2. The Graphic Gap Match question type allows students to drag and drop answer choices into designated gaps within a graphic or visual layout. Students must correctly match each option to the appropriate location.
a. To set up a Graphic Gap Match, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. To insert an image, click Browse Library to select a shared image, or click Choose File to upload an image file.
d. At the top of the image, you can select Clear to delete the image; select Download to download the image file; or select Settings to add Alt text to the image.
e. In Hotspots, click + Hotspot to add the desired hotspots.
Hotspots are defined areas placed on an image. With a Graphic Gap Match, students drag images or words (tokens) to these areas to answer the question. Each hotspot defines a specific region on the graphic that can be marked as correct or incorrect. When students drag a token to a hotspot, their selection is recorded and scored automatically.
f. Click and drag hotspots to their desired location on the image.
Alternatively, you can use the X and Y fields to adjust the location of the hotspot. Enter whole numbers to move the hotspot to the desired location.
g. To resize a hotspot, click and drag the right bottom corner.
Alternatively, you can use the W and H fields to resize a hotspot. Enter whole numbers to adjust the shape to the desired size.
h. By default, hotspots are rectangular areas where students can drag and drop images or text.
To change a hotspot to a Text Gap, select Text Gap from the shape pull-down menu. A Text Gap displays a pull-down menu in the hotspot on the image, allowing students to select the correct answer from a list of options.
i. To set up Text Gaps, select the answer type. For more information on the answer types, see Explaining Question Types > Basic > Inline Text Question Type.
ii. Enter answer options.
iii. Click the Plus Sign (+) to add answer options.
iv. Click the Trash icon to delete an answer option.
v. Click the Check Mark next to the correct answer. Any answer you mark will be scored as correct automatically.
Text Gap hotspots are scored by marking the correct choice directly in the gap settings. They are not included in the Scored Responses section.
vi. To rearrange options, click and drag the drag handle.
i. Rectangle hotspots can accept multiple tokens by toggling on Accept Multiple Tokens.
j. Click the Duplicate icon to copy a hotspot.
k. Click the Trash icon to delete a hotspot.
l. To use Graphic Tokens, click Browse Library to use a shared image for a token or click Choose File to upload an image file for a token.
A token is a movable answer choice that students drag and drop into the correct location. Tokens typically contain text or an image.
i. After an image is selected, enter a number for how many times the graphic token can be used. If left at 0, the token can be used an infinite amount of times.
ii. (Gap Value Method only) Enter the number of points the token is worth in the Value field.
iii. Click the Settings gear to add Alt text.
iv. Click the Trash icon to delete a graphic token.
m. To use Text Tokens, click + Add option.
i. Enter text, select the font size, and enter the number of points the token is worth in the Value field. If a student correctly places the token in the correct hotspot, they will earn the assigned points.
ii. Enter a number for how many times the token can be used. If left at 0, the token can be used an infinite amount of times.
n. Select Token Placement Method when you want to score responses based on matching specific tokens to specific hotspots.
Select Gap Value Method when you want to assign point values directly to hotspots. This method allows you to award a set number of points when a hotspot is correctly used.
Text Gap hotspots are scored by marking the correct choice within the gap settings and are not configured in the Scored Responses section.
i-1. To score responses using the Token Placement Method, select a Token, and then select the matching Hotspot to match each token to its correct hotspot. This determines how the question is scored.
i-2. To score responses using the Gap Value Method, select a Hotspot from the pull-down menu, then enter the number of points it is worth in the Value field. If a student correctly selects the right answer in that hotspot, they will earn the assigned points.
ii. Click + Response (or + Add Score for the Gap Value Method) to add more score responses.
iii. Click the Trash icon to delete a score response.
iv. Click the check mark next to the correct answer. Any answer you mark will be scored as correct automatically
3. The Graphic Associate question type allows students to connect related areas or points within an image. The Graphic Associate question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To setup a Graphic Associate question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. To insert an image, click Browse Library to select a shared image or click Choose File to upload an image file.
d. At the top of the image, you can select Clear to delete the image; select Download to download the image file; or select Settings to add Alt text to the image.
e. In Hotspots, click + Hotspot to add the desired hotspots.
Hotspots are clickable areas placed on an image. Students select these areas to answer the question. Each hotspot defines a specific region on the graphic that can be marked as correct or incorrect. When students click within a hotspot, their selection is recorded and scored automatically.
f. Click and drag hotspots to their desired location on the image.
Alternatively, you can use the X and Y fields to adjust the location of the hotspot. Enter whole numbers to move the hotspot to the desired location.
g. To resize a hotspot, click and drag the right bottom corner.
Alternatively, you can use the W and H fields to resize a hotspot. Enter whole numbers to adjust the shape to the desired size.
h. By default, hotspots are a rectangle shape. To change a hotspot to a circle shape, select Circle from the shape pull-down menu.
i. Click the Duplicate icon to copy a hotspot.
j. Click the Trash icon to delete a hotspot.
k. Select the first hotspot from the left pull-down menu, then select the hotspot it should be matched with from the right pull-down menu.
l. Click + Response to add more responses.
m. Click the Trash icon to delete a response.
n. Click the Check Mark next to the correct answer. Any answer you mark will be scored as correct automatically.
4. The Graphic Order question type allows students to click visual elements in the correct sequence directly within an image. The Graphic Order question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Graphic Order question, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. To insert an image, click Browse Library to select a shared image or click Choose File to upload an image file.
d. At the top of the image, you can select Clear to delete the image; select Download to download the image file; or select Settings to add Alt text to the image.
e. In Hotspots, click + Hotspot to add the desired hotspots.
Hotspots are clickable areas placed on an image. Students select these areas to answer the question. Each hotspot defines a specific region on the graphic that can be marked as correct or incorrect. When students click within a hotspot, their selection is recorded and scored automatically.
f. Click and drag hotspots to their desired location on the image.
Alternatively, you can use the X and Y fields to adjust the location of the hotspot. Enter whole numbers to move the hotspot to the desired location.
g. To resize a hotspot, click and drag the right bottom corner.
Alternatively, you can use the W and H fields to resize a hotspot. Enter whole numbers to adjust the shape to the desired size.
h. By default, hotspots are a rectangle shape. To change a hotspot to a circle shape, select Circle from the shape pull-down menu.
i. Click the Duplicate icon to copy a hotspot.
j. Click the Trash icon to delete a hotspot.
k. Click Add To Sequence to add the selected hotspot to the Correct Sequence list below.
The order in which you click Add To Sequence determines the sequence shown in the Correct Sequence section. For example, if you click Add To Sequence for Hotspot 1 first, Hotspot 3 second, and Hotspot 2 third, the Correct Sequence list will display: Hotspot 1, Hotspot 3, Hotspot 2.
To change the order, drag a hotspot to the desired location.
l. Click Remove to delete a Hotspot from the Correct Sequence.
5. The Position Object question type allows students to drag and drop tokens within an image to indicate their answer. The Position Object question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Position Object question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. To insert an image, click Browse Library to select a shared image or click Choose File to upload an image file.
d. At the top of the image, you can select Clear to delete the image; select Download to download the image file; or select Settings to add Alt text to the image.
e. In Hotspots, click + Hotspot to add the desired hotspots.
Hotspots are clickable areas placed on an image. Students drag and drop tokens in these areas to answer the question. Each hotspot defines a specific region on the graphic that can be marked as correct or incorrect. When students drag a token within a hotspot, their response is recorded and scored automatically.
f. Click and drag hotspots to their desired location on the image.
Alternatively you can use the X and Y fields to adjust the location of the hotspot. Enter whole numbers to move the hotspot to the desired location.
g. To resize a hotspot, click and drag the right bottom corner.
Alternatively, you can use the W and H fields to resize a hotspot. Enter whole numbers to adjust the shape to the desired size.
h. By default, hotspots are a rectangle shape. To change a hotspot to a circle shape, select Circle from the shape pull-down menu.
i. Click the Duplicate icon to copy a hotspot.
j. Click the Trash icon to delete a hotspot.
k. Click the Check Mark next to the correct answer. Any answer you mark will be scored as correct automatically.
l. To insert an image for Tokens, click Browse Library to select a shared image or click Choose File to upload an image file. You can include as many Tokens as desired.
m. Enter the number of times the token can be used. If left at 0, the token can be used an infinite amount of times.
n. Click the Settings icon to add Alt Text to the image.
o. Click the Trash icon to delete the token.
6. The Select Point question type allows students to click on a specific point within an image to indicate their answer. The Select Point question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Select Point question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. To insert an image, click Browse Library to select a shared image or click Choose File to upload an image file.
d. At the top of the image, you can select Clear to delete the image; select Download to download the image file; or select Settings to add Alt text to the image.
e. In Hotspots, click + Hotspot to add the desired hotspots.
Hotspots are clickable areas placed on an image. Students select these areas to answer the question. Each hotspot defines a specific region on the graphic that can be marked as correct or incorrect. When students click within a hotspot, their selection is recorded and scored automatically.
f. Click and drag hotspots to their desired location on the image.
Alternatively, you can use the X and Y fields to adjust the location of the hotspot. Enter whole numbers to move the hotspot to the desired location.
g. To resize a hotspot, click and drag the right bottom corner.
Alternatively, you can use the W and H fields to resize a hotspot. Enter whole numbers to adjust the shape to the desired size.
h. By default, hotspots are a rectangle shape. To change a hotspot to a circle shape, select Circle from the shape pull-down menu.
i. Click the Duplicate icon to copy a hotspot.
j. Click the Trash icon to delete a hotspot.
j. Click the Check Mark next to the correct answer. Any answer you mark will be scored as correct automatically.
7. The Drawing question type allows students to draw or create a visual response directly within a designated response area. A background image may be provided, and students interact with the image by drawing paths, shapes, or markings based on the prompt.
a. To set up a Drawing question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. To insert an image, click Browse Library to select a shared image or click Choose File to upload an image file.
d. At the top of the image, you can select Clear to delete the image; select Download to download the image file; or select Settings to add Alt text to the image.
e. For Tokens, click Browse Library to select a shared image or click Choose File to upload an image file. You can include as many Tokens as desired.
f. Enter the number of times the token can be used. If left at 0, the token can be used infinitely.
g. Click the Settings icon to add Alt Text to the image.
h. Click the Trash icon to delete the token.
i. Configure the size of the Response Area by entering the Width and Height.
The Other question types provide alternative interaction formats, such as matching, sequencing, audio recording, and file submission, that support a wider range of instructional goals and assessment needs.
1. The Match Table question type allows students to match related items within a structured table format. The Match Table question type supports automatic-scoring.
a. To set up a Match Table question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Enter a Title for the options/columns you will include.
d. In Options (Columns), click + Add option, and then enter a title for the column. Create as many columns as needed.
e. Click and drag an option to change its position.
f. Click the Trash icon to delete an option/column.
g. In Stems (Rows), click + Add option, and then enter text. Create as many rows as needed.
h. Below each row option, you should see a list of the column options you created. Click the Check Mark to mark the correct response for each row option.
i. Click the Trash icon to delete a row.
2. The Match question type allows students to pair related items from two corresponding lists. Students match each prompt in one column with the correct answer choice in another column. The Match question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Match question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. For Options (Pool 1), click + Add option, and then enter text for the option. These options display on the left side of the screen when presented to students. Create as many options as needed.
d. In Options (Pool 2), click + Add option, and then enter Text for the option. These are the options that the student will match to the text in Options (Pool 1). Create as many options as needed.
e. Click and drag an option to change its position.
f. Enter the number of how many times the option can be used. If left at 0, the option can be used infinitely.
g. Click the Trash icon to delete an option.
h. In Scored Responses, select an option from pool 1, and then select the matching option from pool 2. Click + Response to add as many responses as needed.
i. Click the Check Mark to mark the correct responses.
j. Click and drag responses to change their order.
k. Click the Trash icon to delete a response.
l. For MATCH ROW QTY, enter the number of rows you need. For example, if you have 3 matching pairs, enter 3.
3. The Associate Question question type allows students to create connections between related items within a structured layout. This question can be auto-scored.
a. Enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. For Options, click + Add option, and then enter text for the option. Create as many options as needed.
e. Click and drag an option to change its position.
f. Enter the number of how many times the option can be used. If left at 0, the option can be used infinitely.
g. Click the Trash icon to delete an option.
h. In Scored Responses, select an option in the first pull-down, and then select the matching option in the second pull-down. Click + Response to add as many responses as needed.
i. Click the Check Mark to mark the correct responses.
j. Click and drag responses to change their order.
k. Click the Trash icon to delete a response.
l. Enter the number of rows needed in MATCH ROW QTY based on the total number of matching pairs. For example, if the question includes three matching pairs, enter 3.
4. The Order/Sequence question type allows students to arrange a list of items in the correct order based on the prompt.
a. Enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. In the Items for Sequencing section, enter the text for each option that will be displayed to students. Each entry should represent one item that students will arrange in the correct order. Click the Plus Sign icon to create as many items as needed.
d. Click and drag an item to rearrange its position.
e. Click the Trash icon to delete an item.
f. Click + Add to Sequence to add the options that will be included in the correct response below.
g. In Correct Sequence, click and drag the responses to put them in the correct order.
h. Click Remove to delete a response.
5. The Gap Match question type allows students to drag and drop answer choices into blank spaces within a sentence or passage.
a. Enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Enter a sentence or a passage. Select text, and then click the Insert Gap icon to enter the gaps where students will need to fill in the correct answer.
d. In Gap Options, toggle on Accept Multiple Tokens if that Gap should be able to accept multiple answers. If Accept Multiple Tokens is not enabled, the gap will only accept one answer.
e. For Options, click + Add option, and then enter the text for each option that will be displayed to students. Each entry should represent one item that students will drag and drop into the right gap. Create as many options as needed.
f. Click and drag an option to change its position.
g. Enter the number of how many times the option can be used. If left at 0, the option can be used infinitely.
h. Click the Trash icon to delete an option.
i. In score response, select Token Placement Method to score the response based on whether each token (answer choice) is placed in the correct gap. Students receive credit for correctly matched placements.
i. Select an option in the first pull-down, and then select the matching gap in the second pull-down.
ii. Click + Response to add more responses as needed.
Select Gap Value Method to score the response based on the value assigned to each gap. Credit is awarded according to the scoring configuration for each individual gap, allowing for weighted or partial scoring.
i. Enter a numeric value for each option. This value determines how the option will be scored when selected or placed correctly.
ii. In Correct Response, select a gap from the pull-down, and then enter the desired value.
iii. Click + Add Score to add more responses as needed.
j. Click and drag to rearrange the responses.
k. Click the Check Mark to mark the correct response.
l. Click the Trash icon to delete a response.
6. The Audio Response question type allows students to record and submit an audio answer instead of entering text. Students use a built-in recording tool to capture their response, which is then submitted for review and scoring by the instructor.
a. To set up an Audio Response question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
7. The File Upload question type allows students to submit a file as their response to a question. Students can upload documents, images, or audio/video files based on the requirements of the prompt.
a. Enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Use the Restrict Filetypes options to control which types of files students are allowed to upload.
Selecting Document allows students to upload document files, such as PDFs or word processing files.
Selecting Image allows students to upload image files.
Selecting Audio/Video allows students to upload audio or video files.
If no options are selected, students may be allowed to upload any supported file type.
The Math category includes interactive question types designed to assess mathematical reasoning, modeling, and conceptual understanding. These question types allow students to demonstrate their thinking by plotting points, shading models, constructing graphs, adjusting sliders, or interacting with number lines and charts.
1. The Fraction Model (Shade) question type allows students to represent a fraction by shading a portion of a visual model. Students interact with the model by selecting the segments that correspond to the correct fractional value. The Fraction Model (Shade) question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Fraction Model (Shade) question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. option 1: In the Shape pull-down, select Bar to display the fraction as a rectangular bar divided into equal parts
i. Enter the number of Rows and Columns.
ii. To display more than one bar, adjust the Group number.
iii. In the Answer box, enter the number of squares that should be shaded for the correct answer.
iv. If needed, enter a Caption.
c. option 2: In the Shape pull-down, select Pie to display the fraction as a circular model divided into equal slices.
i. Enter how many Slices the pie should have.
ii. To display more than one pie, adjust the Group number.
iii. In the Answer box, enter the number of squares that should be shaded for the correct answer.
iv. If needed, enter a Caption.
2. The Fraction Model (Construct) question type allows students to represent a fraction by constructing a visual model. Students enter the total number of parts and the number of shaded parts, and the model updates to display the corresponding fraction. The Fraction Model (Construct) question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Fraction Model (Construct) question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. In the Shape pull-down, select Bar to display the fraction as a rectangular bar divided into equal parts; select Pie to display the fraction as a circular model divided into equal slices.
d. Enter the number of total Parts and the number of Shaded Parts that correctly answers the Question/Prompt.
3. The Slider question type allows students to select a value by moving a slider along a defined scale. The Slider question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Slider question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. In MIN and MAX, enter the lowest and highest values students can select on the slider. These values define the range of the slider.
d. In STEP, enter the increment value the slider will move by. This determines how much the value changes each time the slider is adjusted. For example, a step of 1 moves the slider by 1 step, while a step of 5 moves the slider by 5 steps.
e. Enter the correct ANSWER.
4. The Cartesian Graph question type allows students to plot points or interact with a coordinate grid using the x- and y-axes. The Cartesian Graph question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Cartesian Graph question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Next, click the point, line, shape, etc. and plot the elements in the correct location on the Cartesian plane. This will be used to determine if the student answers the question correctly or incorrectly.
i. Move Tool (Four Arrows Icon): Allows you to reposition or adjust elements that have already been placed on the graph.
To move an element, click the Move Tool icon, and then click and drag the element you want to move.
ii. Point (Solid Dot Icon): Plots a single point on the coordinate plane to represent an ordered pair.
To plot a point, click the Point icon, and then plot a point.
iii. Line (Double Arrow Icon): Draws a straight line that extends infinitely in both directions across the graph.
To draw a line, click the Line Icon, and then plot two points.
iv. Line Segment (Two Connected Dots Icon): Draws a line segment with defined endpoints that does not extend beyond the selected points.
To draw a Line Segment, click the Line Segment icon, and then plot two points.
v. Ray (Single Arrow Icon): Draws a ray that begins at one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction.
To draw a ray, click the Ray icon, and then plot two points.
vi. Circle (Circle Icon): Draws a circle based on a selected center point and radius.
To draw a Circle, click the Circle icon. Plot the center point, and then plot the radius point.
vii. Polygon (Pentagon Icon): Draws a closed shape with multiple connected sides by selecting multiple points on the graph.
To draw a Polygon, click the Polygon icon, and then plot the points.
viii. Delete (X Icon): Removes a selected element from the graph.
To delete an element, click the Delete icon, and then click the element you want to delete.
d. Click the Settings icon to display options for modifying the axis labels and increments.
X Axis and Y Axis Settings
The following settings control the visible range, spacing, and labeling of each axis.
i. MIN: Defines the lowest value displayed on the axis. This determines where the axis begins.
ii. MAX: Defines the highest value displayed on the axis. This determines where the axis ends.
iii. GRID DISTANCE: Sets the spacing between grid lines on the axis. Smaller values create more grid lines; larger values create fewer.
iv. TICK DISTANCE: Sets the spacing between tick marks on the axis. Tick marks are the small lines used to indicate measurement intervals.
v. PRECISION: Determines the number of decimal places displayed on axis values. For example, a precision of 0 displays whole numbers, while a precision of 1 displays values to one decimal place.
vi. NUMBER LABEL: Specifies how numbers are displayed along the axis. This can be used to customize the formatting or appearance of numeric labels.
vii. AXIS LABEL (X Axis) / LABEL (Y Axis): Defines the title of the axis. For example, “Time (minutes)” or “Distance (meters).”
Margin Label Settings
The Margin Label fields allow you to add descriptive text around the outer edges of the graph.
i. TOP: Displays text centered above the graph area. This is commonly used for a graph title.
ii. RIGHT: Displays text along the right side of the graph.
iii. BOTTOM: Displays text centered below the graph. This can be used for additional instructions or context.
iv. LEFT: Displays text along the left side of the graph.
Graph Tools Settings
The Graph Tools settings allow you to control which drawing tools are available to students. Toggle a tool on to make it available to students; toggle a tool off to make it unavailable to students.
i. Point: Allows students to plot individual points.
ii. Line: Allows students to draw a line that extends infinitely in both directions.
iii. Line Segment: Allows students to draw a line segment with defined endpoints.
iv. Ray: Allows students to draw a ray with one endpoint that extends infinitely in one direction.
v. Circle: Allows students to draw a circle.
vi. Polygon: Allows students to draw a multi-sided closed shape.
e. Click the Trash icon to clear the entire graph.
5. The Cartesian Inequality question type allows students to graph linear inequalities on a coordinate plane. Students draw boundary lines and shade the appropriate region to represent the solution set. The Cartesian Inequality question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Cartesian Inequality question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Next, click the line or dashed line to plot the elements in the correct location on the Cartesian plane. This will be used to determine if the student answers the question correctly or incorrectly.
i. Move Tool (Four Arrows Icon): Allows you to reposition or adjust elements that have already been placed on the graph.
To move an element, click the Move Tool icon, and then click and drag the element you want to move.
ii. Solid Line Icon: Draws a solid boundary line. Use this option when the inequality includes the line ( ≥ or ≤ ).
To draw a Solid Line, click the Solid Line icon, and then plot the points.
iii. Dashed Line Icon: Draws a dashed boundary line. Use this option when the inequality does not include the line ( > or < ).
To draw a Dashed Line, click the Dashed Line icon, and then plot the points.
iii. Answer (Shading) Icon: Allows you to select and shade the region of the graph that represents the solution set.
To shade a region of the graph, click the Answer icon, and then click the correct region.
iv. Delete (X Icon): Removes a selected element from the graph.
To delete a point, click the Delete icon, and then click the point you want to delete.
d. Click the Settings icon to display options for modifying the axis labels and increments.
X Axis and Y Axis Settings
The following settings control the visible range, spacing, and labeling of each axis.
i. MIN: Defines the lowest value displayed on the axis. This determines where the axis begins.
ii. MAX: Defines the highest value displayed on the axis. This determines where the axis ends.
iii. GRID DISTANCE: Sets the spacing between grid lines on the axis. Smaller values create more grid lines; larger values create fewer.
iv. TICK DISTANCE: Sets the spacing between tick marks on the axis. Tick marks are the small lines used to indicate measurement intervals.
v. PRECISION: Determines the number of decimal places displayed on axis values. For example, a precision of 0 displays whole numbers, while a precision of 1 displays values to one decimal place.
vi. NUMBER LABEL: Specifies how numbers are displayed along the axis. This can be used to customize the formatting or appearance of numeric labels.
vii. AXIS LABEL (X Axis) / LABEL (Y Axis): Defines the title of the axis. For example, “Time (minutes)” or “Distance (meters).”
Margin Label Settings
The Margin Label fields allow you to add descriptive text around the outer edges of the graph.
i. TOP: Displays text centered above the graph area. This is commonly used for a graph title.
ii. RIGHT: Displays text along the right side of the graph.
iii. BOTTOM: Displays text centered below the graph. This can be used for additional instructions or context.
iv. LEFT: Displays text along the left side of the graph.
Graph Tools Settings
The Graph Tools settings allow you to control which drawing tools are available to students. Toggle a tool on to make it available to students; toggle a tool off to make it unavailable to students.
i. Line: Allows students to draw a solid boundary line on the graph. This tool is typically used when the inequality includes the boundary ( ≥ or ≤ ).
ii. Dashed Line: Allows students to draw a dashed boundary line. This tool is typically used when the inequality does not include the boundary ( > or < ).
Tools marked as Required must be used as part of the correct response configuration.
e. Click the Trash icon to clear the entire graph.
6. The Number Line question type allows students to represent values, inequalities, or intervals by placing points and/or shading regions along a horizontal number line. The Number Line question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Number Line question, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Next, click the point, line segment, ray-left, etc. and plot the elements in the correct location on the number line. This will be used to determine if the student answers the question correctly or incorrectly.
i. Point: Places a single filled point on the number line to represent one specific value.
To draw a point, click the Point icon, and then plot the point.
ii. Line Segment: Creates a line segment with filled endpoints, representing a range of values that includes both endpoints.
To plot a Line Segment, click the line-segment icon, and then plot the points.
iii. Line Segment - Right Open: Creates a line segment with a filled left endpoint and an open right endpoint. The left value is included; the right value is not.
To draw a Line Segment - Right Open, click the line-segment-right-open Icon, and then plot the two points.
iv. Line Segment - Both Open: Creates a line segment with open endpoints on both sides. Neither endpoint is included in the range.
To draw a Line Segment - Both open, click the line-segment-both-open icon, and then plot two points.
v. Line Segment - Left Open: Creates a line segment with an open left endpoint and a filled right endpoint. The left value is not included; the right value is included.
To draw a Line Segment - Left Open, click the line-segment-left-open icon, and then plot two points.
vi. Ray - Left: Creates a ray that extends infinitely to the left with a filled endpoint. The starting value is included.
To draw a Ray-Left, click the ray-left icon, and then plot a point.
vii. Ray - Left Open: Creates a ray that extends infinitely to the left with an open endpoint. The starting value is not included.
To draw a Ray - Left Open, click the ray-left-open icon, and then plot the point.
viii. Ray - Right Open: Creates a ray that extends infinitely to the right with an open endpoint. The starting value is not included.
To draw a Ray - Right Open, click the ray-right-open icon, and then plot the point.
ix. Ray - Right: Creates a ray that extends infinitely to the right with a filled endpoint. The starting value is included.
To draw a Ray - Right, click the ray-right icon, and then plot the point.
x. Delete (X Icon): Removes a selected element from the graph.
To delete an element, click the Delete icon, and then click the element you want to delete.
d. Click the Settings icon to display options for modifying labels and increments.
Number Line Settings
The following settings control the range and spacing of values displayed on the number line.
i. MIN: Defines the lowest value displayed on the number line. This determines where the number line begins.
ii. MAX: Defines the highest value displayed on the number line. This determines where the number line ends.
iii. TICK DISTANCE: Determines the interval between major tick marks on the number line. Smaller values create more ticks; larger values create fewer.
iv. MINOR TICKs DISTANCE: Specifies how many smaller tick marks appear between each major tick interval.
Tick Label Options
Use these options to control how tick marks are formatted and labeled on the number line.
i. Tick Label Mode: Selects how tick values are displayed such as Decimal, Fraction, or Mixed Fraction.
ii. Precision: Controls the number of decimal places shown when Decimal mode is selected.
iii. Label: Adds a custom label to the number line, for example, x or Time (seconds).
iv. Label Minor Ticks: When selected, displays numeric labels for the minor tick marks.
v. Use Common Denominator: When using fractions, displays values using a common denominator for consistency across the number line.
e. Click the Trash icon to clear the number line.
7. The Bar Chart question type allows students to interact with a bar graph by clicking and dragging bars to the correct values for different categories. The Bar Chart question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Bar Chart question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Click the Trash icon to clear the entire graph.
d. Click the Settings icon to display options for modifying chart labels and axis settings.
i. CHART TITLE: Adds a title that appears at the top of the bar chart.
ii. X AXIS LABEL: Defines the label displayed below the horizontal (X) axis, typically describing the categories being compared.
iii. Y AXIS MIN: Sets the lowest value displayed on the vertical (Y) axis.
iv. Y AXIS MAX: Sets the highest value displayed on the vertical (Y) axis.
v. Y AXIS GRID DIST: Determines the spacing between horizontal grid lines on the chart. Smaller values create less space; larger values create more space.
vi. Y AXIS TICK DIST: Specifies the interval between labeled tick marks on the Y axis. Smaller values create more ticks; larger values create fewer.
vii. Y AXIS LABEL: Defines the label displayed alongside the vertical (Y) axis, typically describing the measured quantity (for example, Students, Sales, or Points).
e. In Data Columns, enter a Label title.
f. Enter the starting value in INITIAL VALUE. This determines where the bar begins on the Y axis.
g. Enter the correct value for the bar in CORRECT VALUE. This determines the height the bar should reach for the answer to be marked correct.
h. To rearrange columns, click and drag the drag handle.
i. Click the Plus Sign to add more columns.
j. Click the Trash icon icon to delete a column.
8. The Line Chart question type allows students to click and drag points to their correct place on the line chart. The Line Chart question type supports automatic scoring.
a. To set up a Line Chart question type, enter a Question/Prompt.
b. If needed, select question settings, and make the necessary configurations. See Configuring Question Settings for more information.
c. Click the Trash icon to clear the entire chart.
d. Click the Settings icon to display options for modifying chart labels and axis settings.
i. CHART TITLE: Adds a title that appears at the top of the bar chart.
ii. X AXIS LABEL: Defines the label displayed below the horizontal (X) axis, typically describing the categories being compared.
iii. Y AXIS MIN: Sets the lowest value displayed on the vertical (Y) axis.
iv. Y AXIS MAX: Sets the highest value displayed on the vertical (Y) axis.
v. Y AXIS GRID DIST: Determines the spacing between horizontal grid lines on the chart. Smaller values create less space; larger values create more space.
vi. Y AXIS TICK DIST: Specifies the interval between labeled tick marks on the Y axis. Smaller values create more ticks; larger values create fewer.
vii. Y AXIS LABEL: Defines the label displayed alongside the vertical (Y) axis, typically describing the measured quantity (for example, Students, Sales, or Points).
e. In Data Columns, enter a Label title.
f. Enter the starting value in INITIAL VALUE. This determines where the bar begins on the Y axis.
g. Enter the correct value for the bar in CORRECT VALUE. This determines the height the bar should reach for the answer to be marked correct.
h. To rearrange columns, click and drag the drag handle.
i. Click the Plus Sign to add more columns.
j. Click the Trash icon icon to delete a column.
Several question types support additional configuration settings that control how responses are scored, displayed, and reviewed. The available options vary depending on the question type selected.
1. Multiple Selections: Selecting the Multiple Selections option allows more than one student response to be considered correct. When enabled, mark all correct response options using the green checkmarks. To limit the number of responses a student can select, enter the maximum value in the Selections field below.
2. Custom Scoring: Selecting the Custom Scoring option displays additional fields that allow the point value to be adjusted. When Custom Scoring is enabled, the point value can be increased if a correct response should award more than one point. By default, a correct response awards the student one point for the question.
3. Rationales: Selecting the Rationales option displays fields for entering distractor rationales for each response. Distractor rationales are visible only to the user who includes the question in an assessment and views it in the Item Editor. This information is not displayed to students.
4. Shuffle: Selecting the Shuffle option displays the response choices in a randomized order when the question is presented to students.
5. Rubric: Selecting this option displays a text box where a rubric can be entered for scoring purposes. Images of rubrics can also be added by dragging and dropping them into the text box.
When entered, the rubric can be viewed when reviewing question responses on the Reports tab for the assessment. This information is not displayed to students at this time.
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6. Solution: Selecting this option displays a text box where a solution to the question can be entered. Solutions are visible only to users who include the question in their assessments and are not displayed to students at this time.
Create new passages to use with items in assessments. Passages display alongside a question during test administration and are used to provide supporting content, such as reading passages, videos, or images, that inform how the question is presented.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencilicon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
3. Click the Book icon on the right side.
4. Click the Plus Sign (+).
5. To create a new passage, click the + Passage button.
6. To start, enter a Title for the passage.
7. Enter a passage in the text editor. Use the text formatting options as needed.
Passages allow you to add images, videos, or equations. See Adding Media to a Passage for more information.
8. On the right side of the screen, there are additional fields you can configure for the passage.
a. Make edits to the Title. Any changes made are mirrored in the title entered at the top of the screen.
b. Select the applicable item BANK from the pull-down menu. The bank determines where the passage is stored. Banks are used to organize passages within the district and control who can access them. Selecting the appropriate bank ensures the passage is saved to the correct location and can be located, shared, or reused as needed.
c. From the Maturity pull-down menu, select a status for the passage. The status affects how a passage displays and functions throughout the system.
Draft: When selected, the Draft status identifies the passage as still being created or revised. The passage displays in Create Questions and Create Assessments only and cannot be assigned to students.
In Development: When selected, the In Development status identifies the passage as actively being built or reviewed by collaborators. It is not ready for students.
Artwork: Pending: When selected, the Artwork: Pending status identifies the passage as requiring images, graphics, or other visual assets that have not yet been created or added.
Artwork: In Progress: When selected, the Artwork: In Progress status identifies the passage as having artwork or visual components being developed or updated.
Artwork: Feedback: When selected, the Artwork: Feedback status identifies the passage as having artwork under review for revisions or approval.
Artwork: Complete: When selected, the Artwork: Complete status identifies the passage as having all required artwork finalized and added to the passage.
Feedback: When selected, the Feedback status identifies the passage content as under review, and feedback has been requested or provided.
Blocked: Preview/Scoring Issues: When selected, the Blocked: Preview/Scoring Issues status identifies the passage cannot move forward due to preview, functionality, or scoring issues that must be resolved.
Final Edits: When selected, the Final Edits status identifies the passage as undergoing final content or formatting updates before review or release.
Final Review: When selected, the Final Review status identifies the passage as complete and awaiting final approval prior to operational use.
Piloting: When selected, the Piloting status identifies the passage as being tested with a limited group of users or students before full release.
Pre-Operational: When selected, the Pre-Operational status identifies the passage as finalized but not yet live for use in assessments.
Operational: When selected, the Operational status identifies the passage as finalized and available to use in assessments.
Retired: When selected, the Retired status identifies the passage as no longer active. The passage remains accessible for historical reference but cannot be used in assessments.
Rejected: When selected, the Rejected status identifies that the passage did not meet required standards and will not move forward in its current form.
d. To enter a Vendor ID, first save the passage. Then click the pencil icon to enter a Vendor ID.
e. Use the pre-populated ID in Global ID, or enter a different one.
f. Select the passage's Visibility from the pull-down menu.
Private: Selecting Private limits the passage to the creator’s workspace and prevents it from being shared with other users.
Workspace: Selecting Workspace makes the passage available to other users within the same workspace, based on their permissions.
Workspace and Shareable: Selecting Workspace and Shareable allows the passage to be used within the workspace and shared with other users or workspaces as permitted.
g. Select the Searchability for the passage from the pull-down menu.
Listed: Selecting Listed allows the passage to appear in search results when users search for available passages.
Unlisted: Selecting Unlisted prevents the passage from appearing in search results but allows it to be used if directly accessed or already attached to an item.
9. Add Metadata as needed. See Configuring Metadata for a Passage for more information.
10. Use the icons in the right-side action panel to manage passage details, including comments, tasks, tags, reviews, and attachments. See Managing Passage Details for more information.
11. To share the passage with a specific Tag Group or to assign Tags, click the Gear icon. See Sharing a Passage for more information.
12. To save a passage, click the Floppy Disk icon.
Configure metadata for a passage to help users easily locate, filter, and reuse passages across assessments. Metadata allows users to classify and organize passages using attributes such as subject, grade level, course, language, scoring method, and cognitive measures.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Select an existing item or create a new item.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. To configure metadata on an existing passage, find an existing passage, and click the Pencil icon.
To configure metadata on a new passage, click the Plus Sign (+). See Creating a New Passage for more information.
5. In the Edit Resource screen, configure Metadata as needed.
Language: Indicates the language of the question.
Subject: Identifies the subject area associated with the item.
Grade Level: Specifies the grade level or levels for which the question is intended.
Course: Identifies the course associated with the question.
Keywords: Allows keywords to be added to support searching for the item by keyword.
Word Count: Displays the total number of words in the passage. This value may be used for instructional planning, readability considerations, or assessment alignment.
FK: Represents the Flesch-Kincaid grade level score. This readability metric estimates the U.S. grade level required to understand the passage based on sentence length and word complexity.
RMM: Represents the Readability Measurement Metric score. This metric provides an additional readability indicator to help evaluate the passage’s complexity.
Lexile: Displays the Lexile measure of the passage, when available. The Lexile score indicates reading difficulty and can be used to align passages with student reading levels.
PARCC Text Complexity: Indicates the overall text complexity level of the passage based on PARCC guidelines. This classification helps identify the relative difficulty of the text and supports alignment to grade-level expectations.
PARCC Text Complexity: Readily Accessible: Identifies passages with lower complexity that are generally easier to read and comprehend.
PARCC Text Complexity: Moderately Complex: Identifies passages with moderate levels of vocabulary, structure, and conceptual demand.
PARCC Text Complexity: Very Complex: Identifies passages with higher levels of vocabulary difficulty, sentence structure, and conceptual depth.
The Passage Details action allows users to organize, collaborate on, and track passage-related information, including items, comments, tags, tasks, reviews, relationships, activity, and attachments. Managing these details helps maintain content organization, streamline collaboration, and ensure passages are ready for use across items and assessments.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Select an existing item or create a new item.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. To manage passage details on an existing passage, find an existing passage, and click the Pencil icon.
To configure passage details on a new passage, click the Plus Sign (+). See Creating a New Passage for more information.
5. In the Edit Resource screen, use the right-side action panel to manage passage details.
6. Click the Basic icon to configure passage information and metadata. See Configuring Metadata for a Passage for more information.
7. Click the Items icon to view which items (questions) reference the passage.
Click an Item to see a preview of the passage with the item. See Previewing an Item for more information.
8. Click the Comments icon to add and view comments related to the passage. Use this section to collaborate with other users, provide feedback, or document important notes about the passage content.
a. To add a comment, enter your text, and then click Save.
b. To delete a comment, click the Trash icon.
9. Click Tags to assign custom tags to the passage. Tags help categorize content and improve searchability, making it easier to locate and reuse passages across items and assessments.
Only String tag types are supported; other data types are not available for use when creating passage tags.
a. To assign a tag, enter a Key and a Value. Then, click Add.
b. To edit a tag, click the field you want to modify, then enter the update.
c. To delete a tag, click the Trash icon.
10. Click the Tasks icon to create and manage tasks related to the passage. Use this section to assign responsibilities, track progress, and coordinate work during the authoring and review process.
a. To create a task, click the Plus Sign (+).
i. Enter a title in the Task Title field.
ii. Select a task type from the Task Type pull-down.
Basic Task: Use for general workflow tasks related to reviewing, editing, or updating passage content.
Artwork/Media Request: Use to request the creation or addition of images, graphics, or other media to support the passage content.
iii. Enter details in the Task Details field to describe the work that needs to be completed.
iv. Select a level from the Priority pull-down.
Low: Indicates the task is not urgent and can be completed as time allows.
Medium: Indicates the task is moderately important and should be completed within the standard workflow timeline.
High: Indicates the task requires prompt attention and should be prioritized over routine tasks.
Critical: Indicates the task is urgent and must be addressed immediately to prevent delays or issues.
v. Enter a date in the Due Date field, if applicable.
vi. Select a user from the Assignee pull-down to assign the task.
vii. Select a user from the Reviewer pull-down, if a review is required.
viii. Click Create Task.
b. Assign a status to a task using the status pull-down.
To Do: Indicates the task has been created but work has not yet started.
Blocked: Indicates the task cannot move forward due to a dependency or unresolved issue.
In Progress: Indicates work on the task is currently underway.
Ready for Review: Indicates the task work has been completed and is awaiting review or approval.
Cancelled: Indicates the task is no longer required and will not be completed.
Done: Indicates the task has been completed and approved.
c. To remove a task from a passage, click the More Options (three-dots) menu.
i. Select Detach Task.
ii. To remove the task from the passage, click Detach Task. To cancel and return to the Task screen, click Close.
d. Click the paper clip icon to see a list of available tasks.
i. To add a task to the passage, select the check box next to the desired task, then click OK.
e. To delete a task, click the More Options (three-dots) menu, and then select Delete Task.
i. To return to the Tasks screen, click Cancel; to delete the task, click OK.
11. Click the Reviews icon to request and manage passage approvals. Use this section to assign reviewers and track approval status before the passage is finalized for use in items and assessments.
a. Click Approve or Reject to leave your review.
You can also click the More Options menu next to your name, and select a Review status.
Set to Approve: Marks the passage as approved by the selected reviewer.
Set to Reject: Marks the passage as rejected, indicating revisions are required before approval.
Set to Pending: Returns the review status to pending, indicating the passage is still under review.
b. To add a reviewer, click Add Reviewers.
i. Select one or multiple users, then click Select.
c. To set all reviews to pending, click the More Options (three-dots) menu, and then select Set All to Pending.
i. Click Yes, Set All to set all reviews to pending; click Close to return to the Review screen.
d. To delete all reviews, click the More Options (three-dots) menu, and then select Delete All Reviews.
i. Click Yes, Delete All to delete all reviews; click Close to return to the Review screen.
e. To delete a single user's review, find the user review, and click the More Options (three-dots) menu. Select Delete Review.
i. Click Yes, Delete to delete the user's review; click Close to return to the Review screen.
12. Click the Attachments icon to include a file with the passage.
a. Click the plus icon (+) to upload a file.
b. Click Download to download the file.
c. Click the Trash icon to delete an icon.
Attach a previously created passage to an item so it displays alongside the question during test administration. Existing passages can be searched and selected from the passage bank.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Select an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for an Item.
3. Click the Book icon on the right side.
4. Click the Plus Sign (+).
5. Select the check box of the desired passage, then click Attach 1 Passage.
Add media to a passage, such as images, videos, and equations. Media can be inserted using the text editor toolbar and is displayed within the passage during test administration. Adding media can enhance context, support visual learning, and clarify complex content.
Add an image to a passage by uploading an image file or inserting an image via URL.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. Option 1: To add an image on an existing passage, find an existing passage, and click the Pencil icon.
4. Option 2: To add an image on a new passage, click the Plus Sign (+). See Creating a New Passage for more information.
5. Click the More Options (three dots) menu in the text editor.
6. Click the image icon to view image options.
a. To upload a file, select Upload from computer.
i. Locate the image file on your computer, then click Open to upload the image into the passage.
b. To add an image using a URL, select Insert Via URL.
i. Enter the Image URL in the Image via URL pop-up window, then click Insert.
7. Click and drag an image to adjust its placement alongside the passage.
8. Use the image formatting options to add Alt text, enable a caption, adjust how the image fits within the text, add a link, or resize the image.
Add a video to a passage. Videos can be embedded using a URL and will display within the passage during test administration.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. Option 1: To add a video to an existing passage, find an existing passage, and click the pencil icon.
4. Option 2: To add a video to a new passage, click the Plus Sign (+). See Creating a New Passage for more information.
5. Click the More Options (three dots) menu in the text editor.
6. Click the Embed Code icon.
7. Enter the embed code, and then click Save.
8. Click and drag the top left corner to adjust the video's placement.
9. Click and drag any of the corners to resize the video.
Add a math equation into a passage. Math equations are created and edited using MathType and will display within the passage during test administration.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. Option1: To add a math equation to an existing passage, find an existing passage, and click the pencil icon.
4. Option 2: To add a math equation to a new passage, click the Plus Sign (+). See Creating a New Passage for more information.
5. Click the More Options (three dots) menu in the text editor.
6. Select the Math Equation icon.
7. Enter the Math equation, and then click Insert.
8. Double-click the equation in the editor to edit it using MathType.
Add a chemistry equation to a passage. Equations are created using ChemType and display within the passage content.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. Option 1: To add a chemistry equation to an existing passage, find an existing passage, and click the Pencil icon.
4. Option 2: To add a chemistry equation to a new passage, click the Plus Sign (+). See Creating a New Passage for more information.
5. Click the More Options (three dots) menu in the text editor.
6. Select the C icon.
7. Enter the chemistry equation, and then click Insert.
8. Double-click the equation in the editor to edit it using ChemType.
Add a shared resource to a passage. Shared resources can be reused across items and display within the passage content.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. Option 1: To add a shared resource to an existing passage, find an existing passage, and click the Pencil icon.
4. Option 2: To add a shared resource to a new passage, click the Plus Sign (+). See Creating a New Passage for more information.
5. Click the More Options (three dots) menu in the text editor.
6. Click the Folder icon.
7. Select the shared resource you want to use, and then click Save Selected.
Depending on the resource, you will have different options for adjusting the size and placement.
Add standards (objectives) to an item to align assessment content with instructional goals. Standards can be used for reporting, analysis, and standards-based tracking.
Within the Focus assessments module, the term "Objective" is synonymous with the term "Standard."
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or share items is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. Click the Lightbulb icon on the right-side.
4. Click the Plus Sign (+).
5. Option 1: Click Search to search for a standard by text.
5. Option 2: Click the Binocular icon to find a standard by subject and grade/course.
a. Select a Subject and select a Grade/Course.
b. If needed, enter text or an abbreviation to filter the list of objectives.
6. Use the arrows to expand and collapse objectives.
7. Click the Plus Sign (+) next to the desired objective, then click Done.
Users can preview an item before it is used in an assessment. The preview allows you to view the item as students will see it during test administration, including passages, media, and answer options.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or preview items is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. To see a preview of the item, click the Toggle next to Preview.
The Preview screen displays the item as it will appear to students during an assessment. From this view, users can interact with the question, check responses, and reveal the answer key to verify scoring and question behavior before the item is used on an assessment.
Check Answer: Evaluates the selected response and indicates whether the answer is correct based on the item’s scoring settings.
Reveal Key: Displays the correct answer or answers for the question.
Reset: Clears any selected responses and returns the question to its initial state.
Score: Displays the points earned based on the current response selection.
4. Click the Preview toggle to return to the Edit Item screen.
Users can preview a passage before it is attached to or used in an item. The preview displays the passage content, including any images, videos, equations, or shared resources that have been added.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or preview passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. Find an existing passage, and click the Pencil icon.
5. To see a preview of the passage, click the Play icon. Click the Play icon again to close the preview.
You can edit an existing item as needed. You can modify the item title, question content, attached passages, media, metadata, and other settings as needed. Changes made to an item will apply wherever the item is currently used, so be sure to review your updates carefully before saving.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or preview items is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the pencil icon on an existing item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. Make your edits, and then click Save when you're done.
Users can edit an existing passage as needed. Editing a passage allows you to update the text, revise formatting, replace or add media, and make adjustments to ensure the content is accurate and ready for use. Changes made to a passage will apply wherever the passage is currently attached, so be sure to review your updates carefully before saving.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to create, edit, or preview items is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. Find an existing passage, and click the Pencil icon.
5. Make any necessary edits, and then click Save.
Share an item with other users so they can access and use it in their own assessments. Administrators and teachers can share items based on their assigned permissions.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to share items is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the Pencil icon on an existing item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. Click the Gear icon.
Items must be saved before they can be shared. The sharing options are not available until the item has been saved.
4. Use the Tag Groups pull-down to select the check boxes of the group(s) with whom the item should be shared.
For more information on setting up Tag Groups, see Configurations.
5. Use the Tags pull-down menu to assign tags to an item.
For more information on setting up Tags, see Configurations.
Use the filters on the right to help narrow down your search.
6. Once Tag Groups and Tags are selected, click Save to start sharing the item.
Share a passage with other users so they can access and use it in their own assessments. Administrators and teachers can share passages based on their assigned permissions.
Access to Create Questions and the ability to share passages is controlled by profile permissions. See Create Questions > Setting Profile Permissions for more information.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Click the pencil icon on an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
3. To access passages, click the Book icon on the right.
4. Find an existing passage, and click the Pencil icon.
5. Click the gear icon.
Passages must be saved before they can be shared. The sharing options are not available until the Passage has been saved.
6. Use the Tag Groups pull-down to select the check boxes of the group(s) with whom the item should be shared.
For more information on setting up Tag Groups, see Configurations.
7. Use the Tags pull-down menu to assign tags to an item.
For more information on setting up Tags, see Configurations.
Use the filters on the right to help narrow down your search.
8. Once Tag Groups and Tags are selected, click Save.
Search for an existing item in Create Questions by title, metadata, tags, or other configured criteria. Filters help narrow the results so you can quickly find the item you need to review, edit, preview, or add to an assessment.
To view all items within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items they created or items that have been explicitly shared with them.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Use the search pull-down to select a specific search parameter or select Search All.
3. Enter a question title, unique ID, keyword, or other metadata to search for an item.
4. Use the filters to find items based on subject, language, maturity, and other metadata.
a. Select the arrows to expand or collapse filters.
b. Select a check box to see items related to that specific metadata.
5. Manage which filters are visible by clicking the gear icon.
a. Toggle on or off which filters you want to include on the search screen.
b. For the Sort Facet Options, select Count to sort filter options by the number of items associated with each facet value. Select Label to sort filter options alphabetically by the facet name.
c. To toggle all filters on, click Check All.
d. To toggle off all filters, click Uncheck All.
e. To sort the list, click Tidy List.
f. To reset to defaults, click Reset to Defaults.
Search for an existing passage in Create Questions by title, metadata, tags, or other configured criteria. Filters help narrow the results so you can quickly find the passage you need to review, edit, preview, or add to an assessment.
To view all items and passages within the district, your profile must be set up with the Show All Items permission via Users > Profiles > Assessment. Users without this permission will only see items and passages they created or that have been explicitly shared with them.
1. In the Assessment menu, click Create Questions.
To access the Create Questions submenu, your profile must be set up with viewing and editing permissions via Users > Profiles > Assessment.
2. Select an existing item or create a new item by clicking + Item.
To learn more about searching for an item, see Searching for Items and Passages.
3. Click the Book icon on the right side.
4. Click the Plus Sign (+).
5. Enter a question title, unique ID, keyword, or other metadata to search for a passage.
6. Use the filters to find items based on Grade Level, Language, Maturity, and Subject.
a. Select the arrows to expand or collapse filters.
b. Select a check box to see items related to that specific metadata.
7. Manage which filters are visible by clicking the gear icon.
a. Toggle on or off which filters you want to include on the search screen.
b. For the Sort Facet Options, select Count to sort filter options by the number of items associated with each facet value. Select Label to sort filter options alphabetically by the facet name.
c. To toggle all filters on, click Check All.
d. To toggle off all filters, click Uncheck All.
e. To sort the list, click Tidy List.
f. To reset to defaults, click Reset to Defaults.
