# How to Use Joint Evaluation The ***Joint Evaluation Option*** enables grouping questions for [OEQS scoring](/doc/oeqs-scoring-page-25NfRaNDcH) in the [Case Manager](/doc/case-manager-QdAIr4bLwJ). With this feature, questions can be linked in the[ Case editor](/doc/case-content-NaCHuJ1Rn3) so that they can be **graded together** using a **single grading questionnaire** in OEQS. :::info A **joint‑evaluation item** always relies on a **main item** that **uses a questionnaire scoring method**. **One or more joint‑evaluation items** can be linked to a main item simultaneously. ::: ![Scoring method drop-down - Joint Evaluation option](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/e1ec02e1-b59f-4a43-a0b9-8d877cf3030e/Joint%20eval_Scoring%20dropd_CUT.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=74b7afa74958fd4b4f840acf2415cbde1a12a0664e96d27a2722148808b687cc&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =556x299") :::success AI reviews responses to linked questions and provides answer suggestions based on the information as a whole. ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/c11fdb4d-26fc-42e0-b46c-10da4ac2772c/joint%20evaluation_info%20bubble.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=4d0c6b3c6aae3a96acaa02a40a8a4f77a9a44d07801ebfa29feee9cc04e22e61&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =471x200") :::info For details, go to [**How to set up Joint Evaluation**](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/17639c1d-a746-4d46-8875-c5a8626d2928)**.** ::: 1. **The OEQS Responses panel highlights linked questions and allows easy navigation** :::tip Admin or OEQS Data Entry users can see **which questions/learner responses are linked together,** and can **more easily navigate** among them during scoring. ::: :::success The **navigation arrows** allow users to move **only between the linked items** during scoring. ::: 2. **The OEQS Scoring panel displays the same questionnaire when navigating between linked questions** :::tip Admin or OEQS Data Entry users can view **the single scoring questionnaire** while navigating among the linked questions, making it easy to complete the grading checklist and view learner responses simultaneously. ::: ![Joint Evaluation - OEQS Scoring page](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/c0cdb85f-1f02-45d7-aca6-4c69106c9198/oeqs%20scoring_joint%20eval%20info%20bubble.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=1ea083c418317cbe5f984878a76ab9bab3e81b39cdbd198ed63cddb9927804e3&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =1173x546") The **question/learner response box** in the Responses panel displays the number of questions linked. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/99e9ba97-bb0b-4db8-bb2d-7304c176cda6/JOINT%20EVAL%20RATIO%20NR_OEQS%20SCORING_2.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=eec25536857cf921a1393a2a2caaadc8afbf8fcc36760901ec943f0cb7592155&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =599x208") If OEQS AI Assistant is enabled, ***Key insights*** jump among linked questions/learner responses >> Key insights in the suggested AI answer jump to the linked question they are found in. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/113976f6-1601-43a5-b4d6-dfdeab3af002/oeqs%20scoring_AI%20key%20insights_joint%20eval.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=6590ec96d8a744bb60146634b5affe3e6a9c6063d1d7f2bb5c5b1b19ef58d7fe&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =1176x662") :::success Joint evaluation is available even if the [OEQS AI Assistant](/doc/oeqs-ai-assistant-O0ye9YpFeG) is not active in a LearningSpace instance. ::: :::tip **Comments** can be added to joint items, but in reports, they will only appear under the main questions. ::: :::success **NOTE**: The Submit button gets activated only once all Joint questions have been opened. The Submit button stays inactive until all linked questions are opened. If the last linked question is opened, the Submit button will become active. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/6731ee52-010a-4c1a-8369-c7a78cb293f9/submit%20button_skip.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=66133e71467978188f92000675713b82620a96e750ddbc94dfec528499450734&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =764x249") When the **Skip button** is pressed, the focus jumps to the next *scoreable* item that has *not yet been scored*. ::: :::tip **Additional features:** * **Up-down arrows -** to jump among linked questions/learner responses. * **Info tooltip -** to explain joint evaluation >> Hover over the tooltip that appears on the inactive Submit button that explains this behavior. * **Scroll for more options** if linked questions/learner responses are not visible. * **Status indicator**: All linked questions will receive the correct status based on the overall submission progress (draft or scored). ::: :::info [**How to set up Joint Evaluation **](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/17639c1d-a746-4d46-8875-c5a8626d2928) ::: --- **Documents** - [User Guide](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/user-guide-WPv4VxhtWB) - [FAQ](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/faq-YoxOQOjvnY) - [Training Videos](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/training-videos-D2ycsEwqPt) - [Module Introduction Videos](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/module-introduction-videos-I6OQ6H7SUT) - [Release Notes](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/release-notes-BcFFMsc0RV) - [Distance Learning with LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/distance-learning-with-learningspace-eAfwW23Hxg) - [Preventing Copy-Paste in LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/preventing-copy-paste-in-learningspace-sPD0IIUuk0) - [Important Technical Notification Regarding Adobe Flash Player](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/important-technical-notification-regarding-adobe-flash-player-eQtMLwLmTJ) - [iPad support - Technical information](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/ipad-support-technical-information-dLmeFvKofC) - [TeamViewer Link](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/teamviewer-link-QyKZBMqUT9) - [YouTube videos about LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/youtube-videos-about-learningspace-TMb3zdc0LC) - [Customer Aftercare One-Pager](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/customer-aftercare-one-pager-GBWMe1BcfS) - [Case Studies](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/case-studies-VcAbFqXSz7)