Quick checks

Short answer

A word, a phrase or a sentence or two.

Exact answer, AI or you
A short-answer task
A short-answer task

Good for

Definitions, named examples and one-step explanations.

How to set it up

  1. 1Open the assignment in the editor and choose Add task.
  2. 2Pick Short answer.
  3. 3Write the question and choose how it is marked: your answer and keywords, AI, or by you.
  4. 4Open Practice Preview to try it as a pupil, then run the readiness check before you set it.

Tips from the classroom

  • Keywords suit short answers well: any answer containing one of them is marked correct.