Number, Fraction, and Mixed Number Question Types

Use Classwork.com’s math question types to draw short response areas on your Activity that are preformatted to accept numerical input.

This article covers the Number, Fraction, and Mixed Number question types.

Add a Math Answer Box

In the Tool Box on the right, under Math, click the math item you want to use.

After selecting a math question type, click on your Activity and drag to draw the answer box.

Number Question Type

To edit a Number question, click Edit on the toolbar.

The Edit Number popup will appear.

• Correct answer(s): Enter the value you want marked as correct. You can add up to 10 correct answers by clicking Add a correct answer.

Optional Input Settings

Use these settings to allow input other than digits:

• Allow commas: Permits commas in numbers (example: 1,000).
• Allow minus / negative: Allows negative values.
• Allow decimal: Enables decimal input.
• Allow percent: Lets students include the percent (%) symbol.

Click Save Changes when finished.

Fraction Question Type

To edit a Fraction question, click Edit on the toolbar.

The Edit Fraction popup will appear.

• Type the correct answer(s) in fraction form.
• Click Add correct answer to include alternate correct responses (up to 10).
• If you want to accept equivalent fractions, enter each acceptable version as a correct answer.

Click Save Changes when finished.

Mixed Number Question Type

To edit a Mixed Number question, click Edit on the toolbar.

The Edit Mixed Number popup will appear.

• Enter the correct answer(s) to the problem.
• Click Add correct answer to include multiple acceptable responses (up to 10).
• Correct answers can be written as a mixed number, fraction, or whole number.
• Check Allow mathematically equivalent answers to automatically accept reduced or simplified forms.
• If you want students to simplify on their own, leave that option unchecked and only enter the simplest form as correct.

Click Save Changes when you’re finished.

Putting It All Together

The Number, Fraction, and Mixed Number question types all behave similarly once you know where to find them. Try each one to see which works best for your Activity and your students’ needs.

Whether you’re collecting basic computation answers or checking fractional understanding, these math tools help keep responses accurate, auto-graded, and easy to review.