Defining Variables in a Scoring Template

Some interaction types allow you to define variables based on an existing scoring template. Scoring templates use predefined rubrics, so they do not require you to set up a machine-scored rubric using the Rubric Editor.

When you use a scoring template for an interaction, it must be the only scorable interaction in the item.

Depending on the interaction type, you can use either the IAT template or the multi-response template. Table 1 lists each interaction type and its applicable templates.

Table 1: Interaction Types and Available Scoring Templates

Interaction Type	IAT Templates	Multi-Response Templates
Multiple Choice	Yes	Yes
Multiple Select	Yes	Yes
Scaffolding	Yes	Yes
Drawing (all subtypes)	No	No
Standard Edit Task	No	No
Edit Task with Choice	No	Yes Note that the maximum score is not editable; it reflects the number of drop-down lists shown to the student, with one point awarded for each correct selection.
Edit Task Inline Choice	No	Yes Refer to the note about Edit Task with Choice.
Equation	No	Yes
External Copy (both sub-types)	No	No
Graph (all sub-types)	No	No
Standard Grid	No	No
Hot Spot Grid	Yes	Yes
Graphic Gap Match Grid	Yes	Yes
Selectable Hot Text	Yes	Yes
Reorderable Hot Text	No	No
Drag-from-Palette Hot Text	Yes	Yes
Custom Hot Text (edit only)	No	No
Simulation	No	No
Table Match	Yes	Yes
Table Input (edit only)	No	No
Column Match	Yes	No
Simple Text Entry	Yes	No On an imported Simple Text Entry item, only the Human Readable Rubric can be edited.
Embedded Text Entry	Yes	No
Natural Language (edit only)	No	No
Upload	No	No
Verbal Response	No	No
Word Builder	No	No
Score Input	Yes Templates are predefined based on type.	No

In addition to letting you define variables, a scoring template allows you to set standards and SOCKs (which stands for Some Other Category of Knowledge). Content standards and SOCKs define the knowledge, concepts, and skills that a student should acquire. You can align the item as a whole to standards or SOCKs. If you're using the IAT template, you can align assertions too, but not if you're using the multi-response template.

For detailed instructions about specifying responses for each interaction type, refer to Creating Each Type of Interaction.

IAT Templates

Figure 10: Choice Interaction Editor Window: Multiple Choice: Variables Tab with IAT Scoring Template

1.In the Variable Definition panel, select the scoring option from the Evaluation Mechanism radio buttons.

2.Mark the Use Scoring Template checkbox. More options appear below.

3.If there are multiple scoring templates available, select IAT Templates.

4.If multiple scoring template types are available for IAT templates, select one from the Template drop-down list. For example, a Multiple Select interaction allows you to select a Partial Credit template as an alternative to the standard one.

5.Optional: Modify the default assertion(s) in the Assertion field(s).

6.Optional: To add standards and/or SOCKs to an assertion, click the Assertion-Level Standards button. The Make CSR Selections for Assertion window appears. Follow steps 2–6 in Setting Standards.

7.Optional: To add standards and/or SOCKs to the whole item, click the Item-Level Standards button. The Make CSR Selections for Item window appears. Follow steps 2–6 in Setting Standards.

8.Click correctAnswer to select it.

9.In the Response Specification panel, enter a sample response for the correct answer.

10.Click Done.

11.To save the scoring template, click in the upper-right corner. Click OK in the confirmation pop-up that appears.

Multi-Response Templates

Figure 11: Choice Interaction Editor Window: Multiple Select: Variables Tab with Multi-Response Scoring Template

1.In the Variable Definition panel, select the scoring option from the Evaluation Mechanism radio buttons.

2.Mark the Use Scoring Template checkbox. More options appear below.

3.Select Multi Response Templates.

4.Enter the maximum score for the interaction in the Max Score field.

5.Select the response variable that appears in the Responses section.

6.Optional: Modify the number of points the response will earn.

7.Optional: Modify the default assertion in the Assertion field.

8.In the Response Specification panel, enter a sample response that corresponds to the points and assertion.

9.Click Done at the bottom of the response variable.

10.Optional: To add another response variable, click Add New and repeat steps 6–9. Create a response variable for each possible point value a student can earn. You can add up to 10 response variables. You cannot assign the same response to more than one point value.

11.Optional: To add standards and/or SOCKs to the whole item, click the Item-Level Standards button. The Make CSR Selections for Item window appears. Follow steps 2–6 in Setting Standards.

12.To save the scoring template, click in the upper-right corner. Click OK in the confirmation pop-up that appears.

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