# Scoring

Scoring is an optionally implied means for summative assessment of learners.

Details about the different item types can be found under the discussion of [**preparing a checklist**](/doc/what-kind-of-items-can-be-used-in-preparing-a-checklist-dzR43BjAdR).

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For the ***Radio Button, Drop-down,*** and ***Checkbox*** item types, scoring can be determined within the **Edit Answers** pop-up window, prompted by the **Set up answers** button. The Edit Answers pop-up is where the answers can be set up for the questions added, and it can also be determined how the answers will be analyzed by the system:

**Scored -** any rational number (including zero, negative, or not whole numbers) determined for the different answers. Scored items will be calculated by the system and expressed in the **Reports** module.


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***NOTE:*** Negative values determined for an answer result in a point deduction if that answer is selected.

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**Not Scored (NS activated) -** The answer selected will not be scored by the system.

**Bonus (B activated):** The score determined for the answer will count as an extra point when the system calculates the results. That is, the system calculates reports based on the scored answers. Therefore, an answer marked for a bonus will be calculated as an extra point added to the final score.


For the ***Text*** item type, scoring can be set to *'Not scored'* or *'Direct'*. When the latter is selected, the *Maximum score* has to be determined, and *Scoring notes* can also be optionally added.

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***IMPORTANT:*** Text items are not calculated by the system but manually scored by users with [**OEQS (Open Ended Question Scoring)**](/doc/874c4d41-869e-4775-b67c-cbaa5d9fa6d2) access (i.e. Admin, Facilitator and Faculty). The link for OEQS is available via the user's **Your Events** panel or the **Scoring** button at the relevant item on the **Responses** tab of the **Reports** module.

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**Documents**

- [User Guide](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/user-guide-QPZfKJ0BV1)
- [FAQ](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/faq-AZnS7tDFgM)
- [Release Notes](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/release-notes-fqaGSPScxH)
- [iPad support - Technical information](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/ipad-support-technical-information-iHec00YAzm)
- [Customer Aftercare One-Pager](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/customer-aftercare-one-pager-GOIZYTEgud)
- [Preventing Copy-Paste in LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/preventing-copy-paste-in-learningspace-uEubHwXVD2)