Short Text Item

Create a Short Text item, where students type a brief string of text such as a number, word, or phrase.

Helpful Tips

Students respond by typing a brief string of text such as a number, word, or phrase. The input will appear below the prompt.
Scoring: One point for each correct answer. The correct response is scored by the software.
Other Information: Best practice - limit the answer to as few words as possible for maximum accuracy in scoring. Input type can be text or number. Input width determines the length of the answer box the student sees in the item. Character limit is the maximum number of characters the student will be allowed to type. Check to box if the answer must be capitalized.