Math notebook
A question where students show their work across multiple lines of math, with the final line as the answer.
The math notebook question type gives students a notebook-style interface where they work through a problem line by line, in real mathematical notation, with the final line as their answer. It's built for "show your work" questions: you see the whole derivation, not just the result.
When to use it
Multi-step algebra: solving equations, simplifying expressions, rewriting formulas.
Calculus and physics derivations where the route matters as much as the destination.
Any question where you want to award partial credit for correct intermediate steps.
For questions where only the final expression matters, the simpler formula question type may be a better fit.
How it works for students
The student starts with a few empty lines (configurable) and adds steps as needed, each entered in a math input field that renders proper notation. The last line is treated as the final answer. Plan for roughly 6 minutes per question.
Grading
Graded by AI: both the final answer and the intermediate steps are considered against your scoring criteria, with semantic comparison of expressions (2/4 and 1/2 count as equivalent). This makes it easy to award partial credit for sound working with a slip at the end. You review and can adjust all suggested scores.
Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Initial lines | How many empty lines the notebook starts with (default 4). |
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