Not every question needs to count toward a score. Non-scorable questions let you add interactivity without affecting assessments, so your learners can practice, reflect, and explore ideas without worrying about getting it right or wrong.

What are non-scorable questions?

In Easygenerator, each question can behave in three ways:

Scored (default): Adds to the learner’s score, and they get feedback as well
Not scored: Gives learners instant feedback, but doesn’t affect their score
Survey: Collects opinions or feedback with no right or wrong answer

Non-scorable questions are the sweet spot between scored questions and surveys. They give authors more flexibility in designing interactive learning experiences without affecting assessment outcomes.

How to make a question non-scorable in Easygenerator

As an author, you can control how each question behaves — scorable, non-scorable, or survey-based for more interactive, feedback-driven learning. Here's how to make a question non-scorable on Easygenerator:

Choose a question type and open the question editor
Click on the Answer settings icon (⚙️)
Select the Not scored option from the list

Why use non-scorable questions?

Non-scorable questions help you:

Reduce pressure: Learners can explore answers without worrying about scores.
Encourage practice: Perfect for practicing before attempting scored questions.
Support reflection: Design learning experiences, not just assessments.
Boost engagement: Instant feedback keeps learners involved.
Gather insights: Useful for scenario exploration or research-style questions.

Think of them as a safe space for your learners to try, reflect, and experiment.

Click the sections below to explore common use cases and best practices for non-scorable questions.

Common use cases for non-scorable questions

❓ Practice questions before an assessment
💭 Reflection prompts (e.g., “What would you do in this situation?”)
🧪 Knowledge checks to reinforce learning
🔍 Scenario exploration without right/wrong consequences
📊 Research-type questions where you want input, not accuracy

Best practices for creating non-scorable questions

Make every question purposeful: Each question should help learners practice, reflect, or explore. Avoid filler questions.
Give meaningful feedback: Even if it’s not scored, feedback should be actionable and clear. It reinforces learning and builds confidence.
Encourage reflection: Ask questions that make learners think critically, not just guess an answer.
Mix with scored questions thoughtfully: Use non-scorable questions as warm-ups or exploratory exercises before graded questions.
Keep it simple: Avoid complex wording or jargon. Learners should understand the question on one read.

Non-scorable questions turn every question into an opportunity for engagement, insight, and growth — without the stress of grading. Use them alongside scored questions to create a balanced, interactive learning experience.

FAQs

Do non-scorable questions affect the course score?

No. Non-scorable questions do not contribute to the learner’s score. They provide feedback and interaction only, without impacting assessment results.

What happens if my course contains only non-scorable questions?

If a course contains only non-scorable questions and Score Content Pages is turned off, the course has no scorable content. In this case, no numeric score is generated.

Instead, the course returns only Passed and Completed statuses.

How are non-scorable courses reported in SCORM and xAPI?

For courses without scorable content:

The mastery score and final score are returned as Null in SCORM and xAPI
Only Passed and Completed statuses are reported

This is expected behavior under the current scoring logic.

How do non-scorable courses appear in the Gradebook?

In the Gradebook, non-scorable courses appear as:

Passed under status
N/A under score

This indicates that the course was completed successfully without generating a numeric score.