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title: "Match Table Grid"
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# Match Table Grid

To create an interactive response question, begin by [creating a new test](/v1/docs/options-for-creating-assessments) in **Aware** or open an existing test to add new questions.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** Assessments with interactive response questions can be [printed as test booklets only](/v1/docs/print-and-preview-settings-for-district-and-campus-assessments). Answer documents are not available for these question types. This test is not scannable, nor will it have student IDs, class numbers, or any other information. Teachers must use the [**Enter Answers**](/v1/docs/using-the-enter-answers-feature) feature to manually input student responses for students taking a paper version of the assessment.

## **Creating a Match Table Grid Question**

TEA suggests using the match table grid for math, reading/language arts, and social studies assessments, but it is available for any assessment.

### **Quick Guide**

1. When working on an assessment, go to the **Questions** tab and do the following:
  - If this is the first time adding a question, select the **Interactive Item Types** button.
  - If adding more questions, select the **Plus** sign and choose **Interactive Item Types** from the drop-down menu.
2. Select **Match Table Grid**.
3. Use the text box and controls to enter the question prompt and set the column and row descriptors.
4. Select **Continue**.
5. Select the correct answers, then indicate whether the question is **Row-Centric**, **Column-Centric**, or **Unrestricted**.
6. When complete, select **Create / Update**.

### **Illustrated Guide**

**Step 1:** When creating or editing an assessment in Aware, navigate to the **Questions** tab and do the following:

- If this is the first time adding a question to the assessment, select the **Interactive Item Types** button.
- If you want to add more questions to an existing assessment, select the **Plus** sign above or below an existing question and choose **Interactive Item Types** from the drop-down menu.

![Interactive Item Types from new.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/27071132994967.png)

![Interactive Item Types from add.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/27071163659031.png)

**Step 2:** On the **Choose your interaction type** step, select **Match Item Grid** from the available question types.

![match table grid.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/27071132995479.png)

**Step 3:** On the **Construct your question** step, use the text box and controls to enter the prompt for the question and set the column and row descriptors.

![match_table_grid_create_question.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/4425127970455.png)

Math equations can be included in the column and row labels. To write out an equation using math symbols, select the **Add Math** (**Σ**) button. Use the tabs on the Add Math control pane to view and select different types of mathematical symbols.

Under **Text-to-speech Override**, add optional alternate text that students with Text-to-Speech support hear when the math is read aloud.

This override is intended for use with math language. If general language is also included with a math answer, be sure to type out the full line.

**Step 4:** Select the **Continue** button to move on to the next step.

**Step 5:** Select the correct answers, then indicate whether the question is:

- **Row-Centric** – Students can select one column per row.
- **Column-Centric** – Students can select one row per column.
- **Unrestricted** – Students can select multiple answers per row and per column.

The directions change to reflect your selections.

![add interactions.gif](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/27071163659671.png)

**Step 6:** Review the preview and then select **Create** or **Update** to save the assessment question.

## **Student Experience**

Students see the match table grid question during testing. Students can only select one answer per column or row (depending on what is selected in step five above).

![match_table_grid_question_example.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/4425127972119.png)

## **Data Analysis**

### **Viewing Responses in Quick Views**

**Question Type** is available in **Quick Views**. Access **Quick Views** through the navigation bar or through the **Quick Views** card.

![Quick Views.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/27071163659799.png)

Once in **Quick Views**, use the search field to find and select the assessment(s) you want to analyze. Choose the **Student Individual Responses** template from the drop-down menu. Select **Apply** to continue.

![Student Individual Responses.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/27071132996759.png)

In data analysis, interactive items will be indicated next to the scores for each question. Teachers can view the exact question asked on the [**Enter Answers**](/v1/docs/using-the-enter-answers-feature) screen and modify student answers if needed.

![TEI_data_analysis.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/14613035602839.png)

### **Show or Hide the Question Type Column**

If the table does not display the type of question, you can customize which columns appear or do not appear from the **Edit** menu. Select the **Columns** tab, and then expand the **Responses** folder. Drag the **Question Type** option to the empty space on the right side of the screen. Then, select **Update** to apply your changes. For more information, see [Editing Data Views as a Teacher](/v1/docs/editing-data-views-as-a-teacher).

![Question_type_data_analysis_column.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/15648635101591.png)

The **Question Type** column shows the type of question asked and the corresponding question number.

![new_data_analysis_question_type_detail_view.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/15648641443735.png)

### **Allowing Teachers to Answer and Score Assessment Questions**

For district- and school-level tests, the **Questions teachers can answer and score** option must be set to **All Questions** to enable editing privileges. Locate this setting in **Administration > Collection > General Settings** when authoring or editing an assessment in Aware.

![teachers_all_questions_toggle.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/15648641445015.png)

## **Additional Information**

Visit the [Interactive Item Types FAQ](/v1/docs/interactive-item-types-faq) for more information.