Rating scale blocks

Rating Scales are a type of interactive block. They ask learners to answer questions by selecting options on a predetermined scale.

Contents of this article:

• Create a rating scale block
• Add text to a rating scale
• Add new scale buttons or questions
• Rearrange the order of scale buttons or questions
• Delete or duplicate a scale buttons or question

To create a rating scale block:

1. Navigate to the storyboard view of your lesson.

2. Select 'Add new block'

3. Select the 'Interaction' drop-down in the left-hand sidebar.

4. Select 'Rating scale'. The library will display available block layouts that include rating scales. 

5. Select 'Preview' to view the block layout without creating it.

6. Select 'Choose block' to finalise your choice.

To add text to rating scales:

1. Navigate to the editor view of your rating scale block.

2. Select the rating scale section of the block.

3. Select the headings directly to edit them.

To add new rating scale buttons or questions:

1. Navigate to the editor view of your rating scale block.

2. Select the rating scale section of the block.

3. In the left-hand side bar, roll your mouse over over the existing scale buttons or questions.

4. Select one of the blue '+' buttons.

To rearrange the order of scale buttons or questions:

1. Navigate to the editor view of your rating scale block.

2. Select the rating scale section of the block.

3. In the left-hand sidebar, select the button or question you wish to move.

4. Drag it up or down the sidebar to rearrange it's position and drop it into place.

To delete or duplicate a scale button or question:

1. Navigate to the editor view of your rating scale block.

2. Select the rating scale section of the block.

3. In the left-hand sidebar, select the three vertical dots button next to the heading you wish to delete or duplicate.

4. Select 'Delete' or 'Duplicate' from the drop-down.