🔑 Answer Key Editor

Create and manage answer keys for assignments. Supports multiple answer types, solution PDFs, and source references.

Opening the Answer Key Editor

The Answer Key Editor opens in a standalone popup window, so you can work on answer keys while keeping the review page open.

From the Calendar

  1. Open the Curriculum Calendar
  2. Click on any assignment card
  3. In the assignment details, click "Edit Answer Key"

From Teacher Review

  1. Open a submission in Teacher Review
  2. Click the "Answer Key" button in the review toolbar
  3. The editor opens with the assignment pre-selected
📸 Answer Key Editor popup window
The editor opens in its own window for easy side-by-side use

Answer Types

Choose the answer type that best matches the assignment format. Each type provides a different editing interface.

Type Best For What You Enter
Simple Math problems, spelling, vocabulary A list of numbered answers (e.g., "1. 42", "2. triangle")
Show Work Math with working out, science experiments Expected answers plus solution steps
Discussion Reading comprehension, social studies, essays Key themes, vocabulary, and discussion points
Rubric Writing assignments, projects Scoring criteria with point values
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Tip: For Math Mammoth pages, use "Simple" type and list answers by problem number. For CKHG history readings, use "Discussion" type with key vocabulary and themes.

Creating an Answer Key

Step 1: Select the Answer Type

Use the dropdown at the top to choose Simple, Show Work, Discussion, or Rubric.

Step 2: Enter the Answers

The form changes based on the type you selected:

Simple Type

Enter answers as a numbered list. Each line becomes one answer entry.

1. 42
2. triangle
3. 3/4
4. greater than

Discussion Type

Enter key information the student should mention:

  • Key Themes — Main ideas the student should discuss
  • Vocabulary — Important terms to look for
  • Discussion Points — Specific details or examples expected

Show Work Type

Enter both the final answer and the expected solution steps.

Rubric Type

Define scoring criteria with point values for each category.

Step 3: Add Source Reference (Optional)

Record where the answer key came from for future reference:

  • Source — Manual, Textbook, or Teacher Guide
  • Reference — Page numbers or section (e.g., "Math Mammoth 3A, p.24")
📸 Source reference fields
Record the source so you can find it again later

Solution Attachments

You can attach visual solutions to help with grading.

Solution PDF

Upload a scanned answer sheet or teacher guide page as a PDF. The PDF is stored as base64 and displayed inline when reviewing student work.

Solution Canvas

Draw the solution using the built-in canvas tool. This is useful for math problems where you want to show the working out visually.

Solution Photos

Attach photos of handwritten solutions, textbook pages, or worked examples.

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Quick workflow: Take a photo of the teacher guide page with your phone, upload it as a solution photo, and you'll have it available every time you review that assignment.

Viewing Answer Keys

When reviewing student work, the answer key appears alongside the submission so you can compare side by side.

View Answer Key (Read-Only)

The "View Answer Key" button opens a read-only popup showing the complete answer key without the ability to edit. This is useful during grading when you just need to reference the answers.

By-Week View

You can view all answer keys for a specific week using the calendar view. This helps when batch-grading all of a week's assignments.

Saving and Updating

  • Save — Click the Save button to store the answer key. Each assignment can have one answer key.
  • Update — Reopen the editor to modify an existing answer key. Changes are saved immediately.
  • Delete — Remove an answer key if it's no longer needed. This cannot be undone.
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One key per assignment: Each assignment can only have one answer key. Creating a new one will replace the existing one.