--- title: "How To: Previewing Feedback in Atomic Assessments" description: In Atomic Assessments, you can preview the feedback provided to students to ensure clarity and effectiveness. Feedback can include general information, correct/incorrect indicators, or detailed explanations. 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This guide outlines two primary ways to pr ### **Method 1: Using the “Print Answer Key” Option** 1.Navigate to the desired assessment in Atomic Assessments. 2.Click the **triple-dot menu** (⋮) located at the top-right of the assessment interface. 3.Select **Print Answer Key** from the dropdown menu. •This generates a view of the assessment with all feedback displayed, including: •General feedback •Correct and incorrect indicators •Answer-specific feedback (if configured) 4.Review the feedback to ensure it aligns with your instructional goals.   ![Screenshot 2024-11-18 at 3.04.48 PM](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-11-18%20at%203.04.48%20PM.png?width=688&height=354&name=Screenshot%202024-11-18%20at%203.04.48%20PM.png) *Figure 1: Shows Printing the Answer Key to print out feedback (print/pdf)* ### **Method 2: Configuring Feedback in Assessment Settings**   1.Open the **Assessment Settings** for your desired assessment. 2.Navigate to the **Question Settings** section. 3.Adjust the following settings to enable feedback: •**Enable multiple question attempts**: Set to **Always Show**. •**Feedback Timing**: Under **When Student Checks Answer**, select **General Feedback**. 4.Save your changes. This method allows you to preview how feedback is displayed to students during the assessment.   ![Screenshot 2024-11-18 at 3.04.13 PM](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-11-18%20at%203.04.13%20PM.png?width=688&height=366&name=Screenshot%202024-11-18%20at%203.04.13%20PM.png) *Figure 2: Shows "Enable multiple question attempts" and "Check Answer" settings* #### **Configuring the “Check Answer” Feature** To preview feedback that requires the “Check Answer” button, you need to enable it in the assessment settings: 1.Go to **Assessment Settings** \> **Question Settings**. 2.Locate the setting labeled **Show “Check Answer” button even after student answers correctly**. 3.Toggle this setting to **On** to allow feedback visibility when students use the “Check Answer” button. This also turns it on for the teacher preview. #### **Previewing Feedback** After completing the steps above, you can simulate the student experience to see how feedback appears: •Start the assessment in **Preview Mode**. •Use the **Check Answer** button to verify that the feedback displays as intended. ![checkanswerbutton](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/checkanswerbutton.png?width=688&height=511&name=checkanswerbutton.png) *Figure 3: Shows the Check answer button* ![correctincorrect](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/correctincorrect.png?width=688&height=605&name=correctincorrect.png) *Figure 4: Shows the Correct/Incorrect Indicator with Feedback displayed.* ### **Tips for Effective Feedback** •Ensure feedback provides actionable insights for students. •Use a combination of general, correct/incorrect, and detailed feedback to address common misconceptions. •Regularly preview feedback to ensure it aligns with the learning objectives of the assessment.   By following these steps, you can efficiently review and optimize the feedback provided in Atomic Assessments. 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