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Options for resetting questions to correct wrong answers

Written by Susan Cottenden

Resetting multiple-choice questions

Most webtexts allow you to reset the multiple-choice questions, giving you the opportunity to check your understanding of the material and improve your score. Sometimes the number of times you can reset is limited, so read all instructions carefully.

The reset button will clear your responses for all the multiple-choice questions on that page. If you answered just one question incorrectly, you may want to review your responses to the other questions on the page before clicking the reset button. Only the questions on that page will be reset; your responses to questions on other pages will remain.

Arrow pointing to the "reset all multiple-choice questions on this page" button at the bottom of a webtext page.

The reset button will only become clickable once you’ve answered at least one question on the page. For pages with a limited number of resets, it will become clickable after you’ve answered all of the questions on the page.

When you reset questions, your score will temporarily drop until you answer them again. You’ll receive a warning message before you reset. If you don’t want to see the warning message again, you can disable it by checking “Please don’t remind me about this anymore.”

Screenshot of the reset answers “Are you sure?” dialog box with an arrow pointing to the checkbox to turn off these reminders

Note: If you don’t see a reset button, you can ask your instructor if they would be willing to give you another chance by resetting the page for you.

Resetting open-ended questions

You can edit your work in short-answer questions and response boards. After you post your response, you’ll see the Unpost & Edit button, which will allow you to revise your answer.

Screenshot of a completed short-answer question with an arrow pointing to the Unpost & Edit button

When you unpost your response, you’ll receive a warning message letting you know that your score will temporarily drop until you post a new response. If you don’t want to see the warning message again, you can disable it by checking “Please don’t remind me about this anymore.”

Screenshot of the “Are you sure you’d like to unpost?” dialog box with an arrow pointing to the checkbox to turn off these reminders

Keep in mind that your instructor can review your work and ask you to make changes.


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