Question type

Short answer

Short answer questions bridge selected-response and long-form written answers, making them useful for concise recall or applied responses.

Manually gradedWritten response

Best for

  • Concise written responses
  • Calculations or short explanations

Capabilities

  • Written candidate input
  • Manual marking
  • Works alongside rubrics and feedback

Considerations

  • Mark schemes should define acceptable variants

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