Numerically equal to (equivValue)

The "Numerically Equal To" (equivValue) scoring method checks whether a learner’s response is numerically equal to the sample correct answer, even if it’s expressed in different ways. This makes it useful for answers involving decimals, fractions, percentages, or numeric values with units of measurement.

Unlike Symbolically Equal To, equivValue does not accept variable, it’s designed specifically for numeric comparisons. It’s especially valuable when you want flexibility while still ensuring precise and fair scoring. Authors can set tolerance rules, such as a range, absolute error, or percent error—to allow for reasonable variations in learner responses, while ensuring answers remain within acceptable bounds.

Authors can also configure additional options to control how responses are scored.

equivValue

This demo uses the equivValue scoring method, which checks whether a learner’s response is numerically equal to the authored answer.
It is ideal for math and science questions where only the numeric value matters, regardless of formatting."

equivValue + Tolerance

This demo uses equivValue with a tolerance range, allowing for minor rounding or calculation differences in learner responses.
This makes it perfect for problems involving decimals, measurements, or approximations.

equivValue + accept only specific units

This demo uses equivValue with accept only specific units, ensuring that the learner must include the correct unit with their numeric answer.
This approach automatically handles variations in value–unit combinations, eliminating the need for multiple alternate responses and saving authors valuable setup time.

It is ideal for questions where both the value and the unit (e.g., 5 m, 3.2 kg) must be correct for full credit.