Question and Test Interoperability (QTI) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find answers to frequently asked questions about QTI files and assessment imports.

What is QTI?

QTI stands for Question and Test Interoperability. McGraw Hill provides questions and test items from our assessment systems in an exported format for import into a 3rd party assessment system. Exports only include test items that are QTI compliant. All tech-enhanced or interactive questions are skipped in this process, as they are not QTI compatible. McGraw Hill will also remove any permissioned images from the export.

Does the use of QTI require Single Sign-On (SSO) or Auto-Rostering?

No, this is not a requirement for QTI.

Is QTI a Thin Common Cartridge?

QTI is not a Thin Common Cartridge (TCC), nor is it included in a Thin Common Cartridge export. QTI files will be delivered in the IMS Global Learning Consortium® 2.1 standard (or 1.2 for eAssessment). This provides a collection of individual assessment items to be imported and used in the district’s assessment system. This does not include any data passback; scores will only be available in the McGraw Hill system if the students take their online assessment through our platform(s).

Will QTI work with my McGraw Hill product?

McGraw Hill products use 4 different assessment systems. The QTI request is dependent on the assessment system where the question and test currently reside. See the different assessment systems below to help determine how to make a QTI request.

eAssessment

You can export by test in QTI 2.1 and 1.2 using the following instructions: 

1. Launch eAssessment.
    
   
2. In the Test Generator, click and drag the test into the middle screen (blue section).
   
   
3. Click File at the top left.
   
   
4. Click on Export.
    
   
5. Click on QTI Standard.
    
   
6. Click on QTI 1.2, QTI 2.1, or QTI 2.2. 
   
   This will download a zipped file containing the data in the desired format.
   
   

MH Assess

If you use the McGraw Hill Assessment platform, you will need to request an export from your McGraw Hill Sales Representative. Exports only include test items that are QTI compliant. All tech-enhanced or interactive questions are skipped in this process, as they are not QTI-compatible. McGraw Hill will also remove any permissioned images from the export

StudySync Assess

You can export QTI files in the IMS Global 2.1 standard within StudySync. On the test you wish to export, click the Actions dropdown and select Export to QTI.

Note: Some StudySync assessments, like the Benchmarks and Screeners, can’t be exported to QTI due to copyright permissions of the content. 

1. Launch StudySync.
   
   
2. Click on Assess from the navigation menu.
   
   
3. Click on Assessments.
   
   
4. Click on the assessment from the list.
   
   
5. Click the Actions button.
   
   
6. Click Export to QTI from the menu.