Guide · QLM category creation

How to assess reasoning, not just answers

Reasoning assessment asks learners to explain, choose, revise, and transfer.

Category essay

Ask for the why

A correct answer with no explanation is weak evidence. Reasoning assessment asks learners to justify steps, compare options, and respond to changes.

Use scenarios

Scenarios make judgment visible because learners must act under constraints, not just recall a formula or sentence.

Review transfer

The strongest evidence comes when learners apply a concept to a new case or defend how their reasoning changes.

Published by Quantum Learning Machines · 2026-06-02

Next step

Turn the category into a pilot.

Use this path when you want a pilot, research partnership, or product walkthrough.

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