How do I create a matching question?
This feature allows the user to create a numbered list of choices and a corresponding drop-down list of matches.
Go to Tests & Quizzes.
Select the Tests & Quizzes tool from the Tool Menu in your site.
Select an assessment.
A matching question may be added to any assessment. Select an existing assessment or create a new one.
Note: You may also add a question directly to a question pool.
Create a new assessment.
![Create a new assessment.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/267/original/fcab9829-ff19-4104-a5a2-e7a0817af970.png)
For more information on creating new assessments, see How do I create an assessment?
Or edit an existing assessment.
![Or edit an existing assessment.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/269/original/6483af37-b83c-45ba-bae0-ced89550ee2c.png)
Select Matching from drop-down menu.
![Select Matching from drop-down menu.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/272/original/2adf2c43-a5b7-4e15-aa92-3bbf9032cdf7.png)
After selecting Matching from the drop-down menu, the program will open additional options for the question.
Add an Answer Point Value.
![Add an Answer Point Value.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/274/original/d2af800c-0f5c-4ebe-95ca-09b7977a5da8.png)
This allows for the Answer Point Value to be manually inputted.
Add Question Text.
![Add Question Text.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/276/original/17a98929-1a23-48b8-8cc7-700ed6fc2265.png)
Type the Question Text into the text box provided.
Note: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.
Add attachment. (Optional)
![Add attachment. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/278/original/29e71ce5-9dfd-4af8-8e12-1eb6c9992711.png)
Click Add Attachments to browse for and select a file attachment if desired.
Add text for Choices and Matches.
![Add text for Choices and Matches.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/280/original/b7f7d3a4-1896-4431-990b-9c1ddac80c4d.png)
Use the Choice and Match text fields to create a correct pair, then click Save Pairing. (Remove or edit any of the created pairs by using the Remove and Edit links next to each pair.)
Assign the question to a portion of the assessment and/or a Question Pool. (Optional)
![Assign the question to a portion of the assessment and/or a Question Pool. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/282/original/2ef48076-ed33-4940-9070-599074b9a333.png)
1. The question can be added to a specific portion of the assessment, such as Part 1 or Part 2 (depending on how many parts exist). Part 1 is the default location.
2. The question may also be added to a Question Pool, if desired.
Add answer feedback. (Optional)
![Add answer feedback. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/284/original/f15a8083-0298-4ea0-a455-2d2e39c59015.png)
Feedback is optional text available for the student to review after the particular question is graded. For matching questions, the feedback option is offered for correct and/or incorrect answers, if desired.
Tip: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.
Click Save.
![Click Save.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/837/286/original/6614b45c-5bd7-4173-a1d3-b1e5c6ab0dd8.png)
Click Save to save the question (or Cancel to exit).