How do I add a Classification block?

Modified on Wed, 3 Jun at 10:42 AM

The Classification block allows learners to sort information into the correct categories. The activity can be graded, with points awarded once the activity is completed.


  1. Navigate to the page and select Edit this Page. Find the position you want to add a block and select the plus (+) icon.Screenshot of a blank content page in Edit mode.

  2. From the dropdown, select Add Block.Add block menu in Edit mode

  3. In the Add Block modal, either: 
    • Use the Search field to find a block by keyword
    • Select a block from your custom list of Favorites
    • Scroll through the list of All Blocks to select one
    • Use the various Categories to filter by block type

    • Select a star icon to add or remove blocks in your Favorites list
      Add block modal, showing search results for "classification"

  4. Select the Classification block. The Add Classification form will open. The form has two areas: Classification Settings and Manage Items.
    blank Add Classification form
  5. Complete the Classification Settings with the following information:
    • Points: The points field will only be displayed if the module is being graded. As a default, the point value is set to 5. Change the point value if needed.
    • Categories: Enter the category names.
      screenshot of classification settings and categories listed
  6. In Manage Items, add an item and then select the correct category from the dropdown menu. Select Save Item. A minimum of two pairs is required. Repeat until all items have been added.
    screenshot of item being added mercury and terrestrial planet
  7. After all item-category pairs are saved, click Addto add the block to the page.
    screenshot of all categories and add block highlighted
  8. The new Classification block will now appear on the page with a red, dotted outline, indicating it's editable. Select the Publish My Edits button at the top right of the page to save your changes.

    Note: An Alternative Activity is automatically generated to provide learners another option for interacting with this activity.

    screenshot of classification activity in edit view
  9. Once you have published the changes and exited Edit mode, the content is shown as it will display to learners.  screenshot of classification block in published view


Reordering Items

Change the order of the categories by clicking the category's handle and dragging the category.GIF that shows how to drag Items in the Categories section of the Edit Classification block


Change the order of the items by clicking and dragging an item. The four-arrow cursor indicates that an item can be moved.GIF that shows how to drag Items in the Manage Items section of the Edit Classification block



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