There are 5 common problem types: Checkboxes, Dropdown, Multiple Choice, Numerical Input and Text Input. You may also create a problem from scratch by selecting 'Blank Common Problem '.
These question types are also available with Hints + Feedback (see tutorial).
Checkboxes
Checkboxes are a multiple choice question with more than one correct answer. To create a checkbox question, write each possible answer on a separate line using square brackets before each option ([ ]
).
[x]
indicates a correct answer
[ ]
indicates an incorrect answer
Dropdown
Dropdown question is a droppable menu with 2 or more possible answers and the learner can select only one.
To create a dropdown question:
- Start with 2 opening square brackets ([[
)
- Add each possible answer on a separate line
- Indicate the correct answer using regular brackets (()
).
- End with 2 closing square brackets (]]
).
Multiple Choice
To create a multiple choice question, write each possible answer on a separate line using regular brackets before each option ( ( )
)
(x)
indicates the correct answer
( )
indicates an incorrect answer
Text Input
For a text input question, enter ' =
' with the correct answer directly after. You may also add variations of the correct answer (different spelling, etc.) by adding, on a new line, 'or=
' with the optional acceptable variant directly after.
Numerical Input
For a numerical input question, enter ' =
' with the numerical answer directly after. If you wish, you can add an approximate answer by adding plus / minus and number or percentage. To do this, add '+-
' directly after the answer, followed by a number or percentage.
For example, for the following question, any numerical answer between 95 - 100 would be considered as correct: