Do you spend time designing quizzes and the feedback? I’ve found the longer I am an ID, the more emphasis I put on the knowledge checks.

When a quiz provides more than just “right/wrong,” and instead offers substantive feedback (for example, additional explanation of correct options or key concept attributes), it helps learners build stronger semantic connections and boosts their confidence and certainty in responses. Both corrective feedback and enriched feedback types have been shown to raise scores, but the key takeaway is that automated quiz environments can effectively support knowledge acquisition and retention when feedback is thoughtfully structured.

Feedback isn’t “nice to have” — it is integral to the effectiveness of a quiz.

By giving learners meaningful commentary on their answers, we help them engage in self-assessment, re-study relevant material, and monitor their progression. It transforms a quiz from a checkpoint into a learning moment. The research shows that both short-term and long-term gains are possible, meaning the benefit goes beyond the moment of taking the quiz. When we build quizzes that incorporate this kind of feedback, we’re building into our systems a clearer path from attempt to mastery.