Effective feedback is essential for reinforcing knowledge and making learning more efficient. In Drillster, feedback isn't just a "correct/incorrect" label; it’s a teaching moment. When a learner answers a question incorrectly, the right answer is shown and there is an explanation why that is the correct answer. Read more about why feedback is important in principle 6.  

▶ How Feedback Works
The Feedback functionality is active by default and if feedback is added it is then displayed after every answer, regardless of whether the learner was right or wrong:

• Green Box: Indicates a correct answer.
• Red Box: Indicates an incorrect answer and displays the correct one immediately.

By explaining why an answer is correct right when a mistake is made, you bridge the gap in the learner's knowledge instantly.

▶ What to Include in Your Feedback
To keep learners engaged and improve retention, follow these best practices:

• Be Direct: Provide a concise explanation of how to arrive at the correct answer.
• Stay Positive: Use encouraging language focused on the specific question.
• Use Multimedia: If a concept needs a theoretical explanation, keep the text short. Instead, use a short video, a clear image, or a PDF snippet to make the information more memorable.

▶ Why Drillster Does Not Use Hyperlinks
You might be tempted to link to an external handbook or website, but Drillster purposefully excludes hyperlinks in feedback for two main reasons:

1. Preventing "Dropouts": Experience shows that once a learner clicks a link and leaves the drill (to an LMS or external site), they rarely return to finish their session. We want to keep the learner "in the flow."
2. Information Overload: External links often lead to large pages of information. If a learner has to hunt for the specific answer to their mistake, the learning effect is lost. Feedback should be immediate and specific to the question at hand.

The Goal: Provide everything the learner needs to understand their mistake directly within the feedback box so they can continue practicing without distraction.