Teachers often need to assess student thinking in ways that go beyond multiple choice or structured answer formats. They may also need to create problems aligned to specific standards that are not yet available in the platform.
This feature allows teachers to design their own questions while still benefiting from AI-powered grading and feedback.
What it is
Within CYOP (Create Your Own Problems), teachers can now build open-ended response questions that are:
Fully customizable
Automatically graded using AI
Flexible in expected answer types and formats
This enables a wider range of mathematical thinking and student expression.
How it works
When creating a problem in CYOP, teachers can select an open-ended response type.
Once assigned:
Students submit written or explained responses
AI evaluates responses based on mathematical correctness and reasoning
Results are graded automatically and returned like other Magma problems
When to use it
This feature is especially useful when:
A standard is not covered by existing Magma content
You want students to explain reasoning rather than select an answer
You are working with multiple valid solution methods or answer types
Notes
AI grading evaluates mathematical correctness and reasoning structure
Teachers can still review responses if needed
Best used for problems where explanation or justification is expected