How to Edit Microsoft Forms Quiz Responses After Submission
Question details
A teacher wants to edit a student's submitted quiz response in Microsoft Forms because the student wrote a correct answer in word format instead of the required numeric format.
- Product
- Microsoft Forms
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Grading a quiz where a student provided a conceptually correct answer in the wrong format (words instead of numbers) that failed the auto-grading scheme.
- Observed behavior
- The form owner needs to know if they can modify the submitted text to match the marking scheme, as direct editing options for submitted responses are not visible.
Note that Microsoft Forms currently locks all submitted data to maintain integrity, meaning neither the student nor the teacher can alter the actual text of a submitted response.
Manually Review and Adjust Quiz Scores
Since the text of the response cannot be changed, the teacher can manually override the auto-graded score to give the student credit for their conceptually correct answer.
Microsoft Forms does not allow editing of submitted answers to prevent data tampering. However, administrators and teachers have the ability to manually change the score awarded for any specific question, bypassing the auto-grading system.
Open your quiz in Microsoft Forms and navigate to the 'Responses' tab at the top of the screen.
Click on the 'Review answers' button to view individual student submissions.
Use the respondent dropdown menu or the navigation arrows at the top to select the specific student whose score needs adjustment.
Locate the specific question with the formatting issue. Click on the point value box next to the question and type in the correct score to override the auto-grading result.
Configure Multiple Acceptable Formats for Future Quizzes
Prevent this auto-grading issue in future quizzes by adding alternative acceptable answers (like word formats) to your marking scheme.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can respondents edit their Microsoft Forms submission if they made a mistake?
No, Microsoft Forms does not currently have a feature that allows respondents to go back and edit their answers once they hit the submit button.
Can I delete a specific response and have the student retake the quiz?
Yes, as the form owner, you can delete an individual's response from the 'Review answers' section by clicking the three-dot menu and selecting 'Delete response'. This allows the student to submit a new response.
How do I export Microsoft Forms quiz results to Excel for custom grading?
Go to the 'Responses' tab of your quiz and click on the 'Open in Excel' button. This will download a spreadsheet containing all submitted answers and scores, which you can format and analyze freely.
Is it possible to change the correct answer in the marking scheme after submissions?
Yes, you can edit the quiz question to change or add a correct answer. The scores for all previously submitted responses will automatically update and recalculate based on the new correct answer setting.
