Literally equal to

Evaluation type: Literally equal to

The Literally equal to (equivLiteral) scoring method ensures precision by marking a response correct only if it exactly matches the expected answer, with the exception of some minor syntax differences. This is useful for questions where exact values, symbols, or formatting matter. For added flexibility in a controlled manner, authors can also set additional options.

Demo 1: Default settings

This demo uses the default Literally equal to scoring method, which checks that a learner’s response is literally equivalent to the authored answer. It is ideal for scenarios where exact structure and formatting matter.

Demo 2: Ignore addition and multiplication order

This demo showcases the Literally equal to scoring method with the additional option to ignore addition and multiplication order.

This configuration provides:

•  Greater flexibility for learners, allowing them to enter answers in any equivalent order without penalty.
• Simplified authoring, eliminating the need to manually list every valid alternate response.

Demo 3: Require grouping symbols, Ignore order and coefficient of one

This demo uses Literally equal to scoring method with ignore addition and multiplication order, ignore coefficient of 1, and require all grouping symbols options.

This setup gives learners flexibility in expression order and coefficients, while still enforcing proper use of parentheses for clear, structured answers.