How do I create Likert scale questions?

After clicking the Quizzes link, either create or edit a quiz. Make sure the quiz type is set as either a Graded or Ungraded Survey.

With the Questions tab [1] selected inside a new quiz, click the New Question button [2].

Within your Quiz or Survey, create a new Multiple Dropdowns question type.

After adding in any preliminary instructions, click the table icon [1] in the Rich Content Editor and choose two columns [2] and as many rows as you need (one per statement) to contain the entire Likert scale of items. In this example, there are three rows. Click the Insert button [3] when you are finished.

Each row of the table is a distinct Likert item, i.e., a statement with an answer choice box that lets users select their agreement. Use square brackets to frame the answer choice boxes, e.g. [shoulders1]. You'll fill in the actual agreement levels next.

Each Likert item needs to have its own listing of responses as possible answers.

Select each Possible Response and add as many Answers as possible, with consistent Answer Text. You will have to input the Answer Text for each answer choice box. For example, [answer1], [answer2], [answer3], and [answer4] will all need to have each possible response added separately.

The standard five-point Likert responses include:

• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neither agree nor disagree
• Agree
• Strongly agree

Click here to learn more about multiple dropdown questions.

Click the Update Question button.

Click the Save button to save your work on your quiz.

Click the Preview button [1] if you want to verify the quiz before you publish it. When you are ready, click the Publish button [2].

This is what the question will look like in a quiz. Make sure each Possible Answer Text has every response added.

The selected answers will appear for students if you allow students to see their responses.