Add a quiz element to a lesson

Quiz elements are the same question types that power exams: multiple choice, true or false, ranking, sorting, matching, and open answer. You can use any of them inside a regular content lesson as a small interactive check, without setting up a full exam.

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Why add a quiz element to a content lesson

Use quiz elements inside lessons for low-stakes interactions that reinforce what you just taught:

• knowledge checks right after a key concept

• engagement breaks to keep a long lesson interactive

• reflection prompts using the open answer element

• practice questions before a learner reaches a real exam

Add a quiz element

1. Open the lesson where you want to add the element.

2. Place the cursor where you want the element to appear, or open the element menu inside an existing card.

3. Select the element you want from the list: Quiz (multiple choice), True or False, Ranking, Sorting, Matching, or Open Answer.

4. Configure the element the same way as for an exam. The setup steps are the same; see the per-element article linked at the bottom of this page for details.

5. Select Preview to check how the element appears to learners.

Control progression with lesson settings

Two settings on the lesson itself control how quiz elements affect a learner's progress through the course. Both are set on the lesson, not on individual quiz elements.

Must complete to proceed

When Must complete to proceed is on, learners cannot open the next lesson until every quiz element in the current lesson has been answered. When off, learners can skip past unfinished elements and move on.

Must be correct to proceed

When Must be correct to proceed is on, the lesson is marked passed only if every quiz answer in the lesson is correct. If any answer is wrong, the lesson is marked failed instead of completed. This prevents learners from progressing without demonstrating mastery.

When off, completing the quiz elements is enough, regardless of whether the answers are right. The lesson is marked completed when all elements are answered, even if some answers were wrong.

Combining the two settings

• Must complete on, must be correct off (default): learners must finish every quiz element but can move on with wrong answers

• Must complete on, must be correct on: learners must finish every quiz element AND get every answer right to pass the lesson

• Must complete off: the lesson is optional; learners can skip past unanswered elements

Tip: Use must be correct to proceed for critical content where understanding matters. Use must complete to proceed alone when you want learners to engage with every check but not be blocked for getting one wrong.

Note: These settings work both inside Courseau and inside SCORM-compatible learning management systems. The SCORM article linked below covers how each lesson status maps to LMS completion.

How learners experience quiz elements in lessons

Quiz elements inside lessons behave differently from the same elements inside an exam:

• learners submit each element individually and see feedback immediately

• correct and incorrect answers are highlighted right after submission

• the explanation you set up is shown straight away

• there is no minimum score or pass or fail screen at the lesson level

• learners can try again on a single element if they got it wrong

Tips for placing quiz elements

• Place the element immediately after the content it relates to, while the idea is fresh

• Mix element types across a lesson to keep learners engaged

• Use one element per concept rather than a row of similar questions. A single well-placed check beats five repetitive ones

• If you want a true assessment, use an exam lesson instead. Quiz elements in lessons do not contribute to a pass or fail result

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