Multiple Answers

A multiple answer question is followed by a list of choices; multiple selections are allowed.

Figure 5: A Multiple-select Question.

Advantages of Multiple Answers Questions

• Credit can be given for partial correctness.
• Increases amount and nature of content assessed in a single question.

Disadvantages of Multiple Answers Questions

• Since there is more than one correct answer, students are less able to effectively use an elimination strategy.

Average Response Time

1 minute (high-level questions may take more time).

Canvas Considerations

Canvas does not indicate to students that an item requires multiple answers; this must be included in the question text.