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Written-response questions give you an editor for explanations, calculations, and supporting work. Follow the question’s instructions about what to include.

Write Your Response

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Enter Your Explanation

Click the response editor below the question and type your answer. If your instructor has provided a starting response, edit or complete it as directed.
Close-up of the response editor with an explanation of average speed and the + and six-dot controls visible.Close-up of the response editor with an explanation of average speed and the + and six-dot controls visible.

Type your explanation in the response area beneath the question.

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Include Supporting Work

Show the reasoning, calculations, or evidence the question requests. You can combine text with equations, drawings, or uploaded images. If the question asks for a document or source file, attach it to your response.On a new line, open the + menu and choose the tool you need. See the editor guide for formatting and arranging blocks.
Close-up of the editor’s + button and open menu, showing Math Editor, Attachment, Image, and other tools.Close-up of the editor’s + button and open menu, showing Math Editor, Attachment, Image, and other tools.

Use the + menu to add supporting work to your response.

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Check the Complete Answer

Read your response against the question. Include units, labels, and explanations where requested. Make sure any images or attachments contain the work you want assessed.
Average-speed question followed by a written response showing distance divided by time, 150 metres divided by 10 seconds equals 15 metres per second, and a sentence interpreting the result.Average-speed question followed by a written response showing distance divided by time, 150 metres divided by 10 seconds equals 15 metres per second, and a sentence interpreting the result.

This response gives the calculation, includes units, and explains what the result means.

Upload work you created elsewhere instead of pasting a link to it. External links are not graded.

Common Questions

Yes. Upload a clear photo alongside your explanation. If the photo is on your phone, use Upload From Phone.
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Last modified on September 24, 2026