Open Response

What this block does

An Open Response Question gives students a free-form writing area. Use it for explanations, arguments, reflections, or reasoning that cannot be captured by selecting an option.

How to use it

1. In lesson Edit mode, type / and choose Open Response Question.
2. Write the prompt, including the evidence or reasoning students should provide.
3. Configure the placeholder, word-count display, and Disable Paste setting as appropriate.
4. Create a rubric and add the supported assessment criteria, such as Manual Score or AI Grading. Define what earns each point.
5. Preview the response area as a learner before publishing.

Example

Ask “Why does increasing the pendulum’s length increase its period? Refer to the model in your explanation.” Use one rubric criterion for the claim and another for the explanation.

Grading and feedback

Writing an answer does not establish that it is correct. Use rubric criteria to assess the response. Manual-only rubrics cannot be bound to Instant Feedback; an autogradable rubric item is required for that workflow.