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.
- Navigate to the page and select Edit this Page. Find the position you want to add a block and select the plus (+) icon.

- From the dropdown, select Add Block.

- 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

- Select the Classification block. The Add Classification form will open. The form has two areas: Classification Settings and Manage Items.

- 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.

- 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.

- After all item-category pairs are saved, click Add+ to add the block to the page.

- 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.
- Once you have published the changes and exited Edit mode, the content is shown as it will display to learners.

Reordering Items
Change the order of the categories by clicking the category's handle and dragging the category.
Change the order of the items by clicking and dragging an item. The four-arrow cursor indicates that an item can be moved.
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