Matching questions require learners to relate one or more items with an option from a list. Instructors can configure any number of items related to a common list of options. You can create new questions from within an existing Test or Question Bank or directly from the Questions tab.

Creating a Matching Question

1. In the Enter question text box, type in your question.
   

   Use the Rich Text Editor to edit the question text.

   If the question requires scrolling, you will see a Back to Top arrow above the Save button.

2. Under Items, in the Add item box, type in an item to match.
   

   Use the Rich Text Editor to edit the item text. There is no limit to the number of item rows.

3. Click the trash icon to delete a row.
   

   The first row cannot be deleted.

4. Under Answer Options, in the Enter Answer box, type in an answer choice.
   

   Use the abbreviated Rich Text Editor to format the question text and / or add a resource. There is no limit to the number of answer rows.

5. Click the trash icon to delete a row.
   

   The first row cannot be deleted.

6. Click the Select Correct Answer drop-down to select the correct answer for each item. 
7. Optionally, click the lock to the left of one or more answer options.
   

   This locks the answer into the same position, even if answer options are scrambled. This allows you to create questions using options like, "all of the above," while still enabling scrambled options.

8. From the Options tab, you can
   • Set the question Mode to Multiple Choice or Drop Down.
     

     Multiple choice presents learners with all answer options to choose from. Drop down presents learners with a drop-down to choose the answer options from. 

   • Choose the Scoring Type from the dropdown.
     • All or Nothing - Learners receive full credit for a correct answer OR no credit for an incorrect answer.
     • 0 / 1 Partial - Learners earn points for correct answers and no points for incorrect answers.
     • + / - Partial - Learners earn points for correct answers and lose points for incorrect answers that they select.
   • Change the Points value of the question.
   • Toggle on Duplicate Answers.
     

     When on, learners can choose the same answer choice for multiple items.

   • Link a Narrative or Case Study to your question. When linked, click Preview to open a preview modal for the narrative / case study.
     

     A narrative is a descriptive passage, special instruction, a table, image, or other information that you can link to one or more questions. When taking an online exam or printed test, narratives are presented to the learner along with the questions they are linked to.
     A case study is a set of one or more tabs with descriptive passages, special instructions, tables, images, or other information that you can link to one or more questions. Case Studies are typically used to mimic information as it would be displayed in a patient’s medical chart. When taking an online exam or printed test, case studies are presented to the learner, along with the questions they are linked to.

9. From the Metadata tab, you can view or edit metadata tags associated with the question.
10. From the Feedback & Rationale tab, you can enter
    • Instructor Annotations are additional notes that learners will never have access to, regardless of exam settings.
      

      Use the abbreviated Rich Text Editor to format the question text and / or add a resource.

    • Rationale refers to the reasoning or justification behind the question's answer. Understanding the rationale behind a question can help clarify its purpose and relevance.
      

      Use the abbreviated Rich Text Editor to format the question text and / or add a resource.

    • Advanced Feedback, when toggled on, allows you to enter specific Correct and Incorrect Feedback for each answer option associated with each item in the table.
    • Correct Feedback is positive reinforcement of the correct answer.
    • Incorrect Feedback can be constructive criticism or additional information that helps clarify why the learner's response is incorrect.
11. From the Additional Information tab, you can reference an article from our Knowledge Base that is relevant to your task. You do not need to switch between the EchoExam interface and the Knowledge Base.
12. Optionally, you can click the Desktop icon to preview how the question is displayed for the learner.
13. When finished, click Save.