# ◾ How to Score Responses When entering the [**Scoring**](/doc/oeqs-scoring-page-25NfRaNDcH)**,** you will have a learner and question highlighted according to which question or learner you have selected for scoring in one of the [**available view options**](/doc/how-to-access-the-scoring-page-in-the-open-ended-questions-scoring-oeqs-module-mfDzNgQRkE)**:**  ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/13ba3c24-912d-44ca-a3a8-98aaf7d15782/139657236.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=32c3edc1ee1f8311aa5a3e38ddf079af787ef118c999e37d1029c986b6001d56&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ## Select Learners To select a learner for scoring, click on a learner inside the **Learners** panel on the left: :::info When switching between learners, the **Responses** panel will stay on the same highlighted question. ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/1a1c9b21-b733-4c0e-93a2-7fd042961950/139657237.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=31412862136e3256841af6a29993a2927f24df6da1259ba34175ea9b751597f5&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) :::info To replace a learner's display name with their unique custom ID or to **hide learner identifying information** altogether, *Administrators or Report Reviewer (full control)* users can manage the **Privacy** settings of **Open-Ended Question Scoring** in [**Activity Reporting Setup**](/doc/activity-reporting-setup-mIabTibem4). ***NOTE:*** *Report Reviewer (full control)* users can only access activities to which they are added as faculty members. ::: ### **Learner’s ACID (or UID) Option** When Learners’ identifying information is hidden, learners are usually represented by randomly assigned numbers, which change across *Activities, Cases, and Parts*. This might make it challenging to track progress while maintaining anonymity. ![Show learner's Additional Custom ID Option](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/58851841-174d-4361-a57c-ce1275c2295d/show%20ACID%202.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=b0166e995115b5bed129224f716d7fc3fd5c60071223085e5e1d2467281583b7&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "right-50 =514x258") By using the ***"Show Learner’s Additional Custom ID"*** option ([Privacy Settings](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/privacy-rQNeGrISYe) dropdown of the [Activity Reporting Setup](/doc/activity-reporting-setup-mIabTibem4)), the ordered number list in the Learners column on the [OEQS Scoring page](/doc/oeqs-scoring-page-25NfRaNDcH) will be replaced with the learner's **Additional Custom ID.** ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/fc70e805-47c0-49c0-b968-fd5d17adb5db/OEQS%20Scoring%20ACID%202.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=6718d61422e38194d41547b853d8e5ba051a12f1ac930e6e4671b76906f34ad4&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "right-50 =556x236") :::tip Unlike UCIDs (which may contain identifying data), *‘**ACIDs’ ***are * **consistent** across all Activity/Case/Part views, * **persistent** across page **refreshes or revisit** scenarios, * **non-identifiable,** and only show the exact value stored in the *“Additional Custom ID”* field of the user profile. See related information on the [User Editor](/doc/edit-user-pop-up-p53l4RpOgR) page (**"Additional Custom ID"**). ::: This field provides a **consistent and anonymized identifier** that can be managed institutionally without exposing personal information (e.g., email addresses or names). ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/2d01b672-7130-45be-8c97-57001593501b/OEQS%20UID.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=f923797e2715d747849ae18bc1b5eb665909f7f802a3eaeeeb3e020999b683a2&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "right-50 =257x179")If a user does not have an Additional Custom ID value populated, the fallback value (a ***Unique Identifier***, or *‘UID’* ) is used. The UID is a number that **does not contain any identifiable information**. :::tip Learn more [here](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/doc/oeqs-scoring-page-25NfRaNDcH#h-learners-acid-or-uid-option). ::: ## Select Responses Click and scroll to navigate between responses in the **Responses** panel in the center. :::info Hide responses or entire sections with the help of the drop-down arrows included at each question and section header. ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/49926324-53bf-48f1-9d26-9c16983a2475/35127653.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=6562eb638183824666f7cf267b09f63ec53c4442880ea8fd4cd6a100ec6df118&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ## Score Responses Grade a highlighted response in the **Scoring** panel on the right: ### Direct Scoring * Where **Direct** grading is applied, score a response by simply selecting a point value from a scale. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/0f1a5a4f-0a9e-4dea-83ad-f0cd134308a8/35127652.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=9c80a352e81a30fd9b7d97a5faa867dfb6008d3c0578c7798feb399ca318917c&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ### Keyword Scoring * In the case of **Keyword** grading, the system calculates a recommended score based on keyword matches and enters the point value in the **Score** field that can be revised manually:  :::tip Use the **Submit All** button on the OEQS Dashboard in the ***Questions*** view to submit the recommended scores with one click for every data entry for a keyword-graded question. ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/af7ff007-0a6d-4a65-9187-acad128999d9/35127651.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=9fd54ac484fa956330bab82ac56a6facdc48af20f9ac458cfc6be09f52695381&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ### Questionnaire Scoring * With the **Questionnaire** grading method, evaluate free-worded responses by filling out a questionnaire: each answer is assigned a point value that will be added as a score after submission. :::warning The ***Questionnaire*** method requires a case part named **"Special Section"** for scoring. If the point values are modified in a **Special Section** that has already been used for scoring, you have to resubmit scores for the related question items to recalculate them. Find more information [**here**](/doc/special-section-xF3FCRRpqE) about when score resubmission is required. ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/9d7d81a1-f963-436a-8fbe-9eb459af5cd6/35127650.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=76318b8bf6635aa4ceef5ca3f5c309650bcd2f084df3b9dd3645f68542df417b&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ### Already Scored Responses :::success When a faculty member clicks “Submit” on an already scored response, a pop-up shows the following text: “*This response has already been scored. Are you certain you want to apply a new score?*” ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/008006fa-a7bc-4504-a766-41797d291bce/OEQS%20new%20confirm%20popup.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=afd498eb4284386107aa0b8643723278c42c8dea2f44245b8241554a49af98e0&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =428x216") Proceed with either the “OK” or “Cancel” option. **NOTE**: The function is available for ***direct / keyword / checklist-scored*** questions. ::: ### Skip Responses * Use the **Skip** option to jump to the next question if * the selected learner has not submitted their response to the question or ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/4936544b-929e-45f5-a56d-e3e75be44e7c/139657243.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=4c3a5584e013d39debc69f3a40621391a1814efda302613c7ecebc98a56c564c&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) * Scoring is not available for the question (the question is labeled as *'NOT SCORED'* in the **Responses** panel) ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/c73e097d-e479-4e37-82b7-318ecb414b54/139657244.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=9f6deafa56a360cbf2e7792d2214d5ddf7c6240112a08d67fe7589b2d6c01359&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ### Next Learner Option Use the **Next Learner** option at the bottom of the **Scoring** panel once every scorable response is scored on a learner's checklist. You will be forwarded to the next learner who has unscored responses: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/3f5eaf98-4205-42b8-bdb7-eba3a0f7ca73/139657245.gif?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=7434f24987771fb05838d4c1db896b792f4923efdf733fd958412734ae4c26b0&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ## Score Drafts Navigate away freely from the current response you are grading to compare it with other responses and return later to submit your final score. Every score you enter but do not submit for a response is saved as a draft while you are working inside the other parts of the QEQS module: :::warning Draft scores are available as long as you stay inside your **current OEQS session**: if you return to your **Dashboard** without submitting your scores, your drafts will be discarded. **Scores are** **only saved permanently by submission.** ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/75f71b10-b812-46ef-8b48-96da7790fd82/35127649.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=81c5194c52503d58d3b1780ad01fc0345e43823c8e796b6391756d9e979d61e5&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) :::info Once you edit a score in the **Scoring** panel, a yellow draft status is displayed at the question and the learner you have scored. 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