OEQS Scoring Page
The Open-Ended Questions Scoring module's Scoring tab allows graders to view questions and responses in a concise way while simultaneously evaluating data entry in the same workspace.
Resizeable Panels
OEQS graders can resize panels according to their preferences by dragging panel borders:
Note
Panel size settings are saved while OEQS graders switch between the OEQS main page and the Scoring page. Panel settings are discarded when users exit the entire module, i.e., when they go to their Dashboard.
Learners Panel
The OEQS graders can click and select any learner on the left for scoring: the Responses panel in the middle adjusts accordingly.
When switching between learners, the Responses tab stays on the same question that has been selected.
Learner’s ACID (or UID) Option
In the OEQS Scoring module, 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
For this purpose, a new field has been introduced in the User Editor as well: the "Additional Custom ID" of the user. This field provides a consistent and anonymized identifier that can be managed institutionally without exposing personal information (e.g., email addresses or names).
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 shows the exact value stored in the “Additional Custom ID” field of the user profile.
When this option is selected in the Reporting Setup, the ordered number list in the Learners column on the OEQS Scoring page is replaced with the learner's Additional Custom ID.
➡️ UIDs are
unique identifiers assigned to learners by the system,
are anonymous and consistent (even if the page is refreshed or revisited),
allowing for reliable progress tracking across the system.
Responses Panel
The Responses panel in the middle contains every question on the selected checklist. Questions are also arranged into sections, following the sectioning of the checklist.
Learner responses appear embedded inside each question:
Responses or entire sections can be minimized per preference using the drop-down arrows included for each question and section:
OEQS graders can track incomplete checklist submissions. Every question included in the selected checklist is featured inside Responses, even if no response has been submitted from a selected learner yet.
Scoring Panel
OEQS graders can submit scores and leave additional notes using the Scoring panel.
To learn more about the scoring process, visit the How to Score Responses page.
All three grading styles are available in this section:
Direct scoring
OEQS users can add scores using a point scale when the Direct method is set up for a question.
Keyword scoring
The system automatically recommends a score based on specific keywords, using the Keyword method. The OEQS user can override system-recommended scores by selecting a value from the included point scale.
Questionnaire scoring
OEQS users can score free-text responses by filling out a Questionnaire. The point values of each answer the OEQS user selects are added to provide a score for the learner's response.
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,
OEQS graders must resubmit scores for the related question items to recalculate total scores.
Find more information on when score resubmission is required here.
Next Learner Option
Once every scorable response is scored on a learner's checklist, the Next Learner option will appear at the bottom of the Scoring panel.
By clicking Next Learner, the OEQS user will be forwarded to the next learner who has unscored responses:
Scoring Drafts
The Scoring page automatically retains unsubmitted scores as drafts, so OEQS users will not lose progress while navigating away from a question or learner inside the OEQS module.
As soon as OEQS graders enter scores or notes in the Scoring panel on the right, a yellow draft status is added to the question, section, and selected learner, indicating that grading is in progress but not submitted yet:
Drafts are available as long as the OEQS grader remains in the module. If users return to their Dashboards, their scoring drafts will be discarded. Scores are saved permanently only by submission.
Scoring Page Statuses
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Questions | A score has been submitted for the response. | A score or note has been added for the response but has not been submitted yet. | The response cannot be scored because the question item is set up as 'Not Scored.' |
Sections | Scores have been submitted for every scorable response inside the section. | At least one scorable response within the section has an unsubmitted score or note. | - |
Learners | Scores have been submitted for every scorable response in the learner's checklist. | At least one scorable response in the learner's checklist has an unsubmitted score or note added. | - |