All question types can be used on learning modules.
HTML Formatted Questions
Multiple Choice
The typical formatting choice for a simple multiple choice question. The choices are shuffled each time a new copy of the question is published.
Requirements - at least two answer choices and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - yes, to both
Randomization level - low
Short Answer
Short answer questions are graded based on provided keywords for comparison.
Requirements - Case-sensitive keywords for grading, includes numerical keywords but must match exactly for credit and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - homework only
Randomization level - none
Essay Questions
Essay questions are manually graded using the built-in essay grading portal.
Requirements - a question and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - no
Randomization level - none
TeX Formatted Questions
Allows for the inclusion of a script in either Javascript or C to accompany the question and provide additional randomization.
Multiple Choice - Simple Editor
A slightly more complex formatting choice for a multiple choice question. The choices are shuffled each time a new copy of the question is published.
Requirements - at least two answer choices and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - yes, to both
Randomization level - low/medium
Multiple Choice - Full Editor
A complex formatting choice for a high level of randomization in a question.
Requirements - at least two answer choices and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - yes, to both
Randomization level - low-high (based on how it is utilized)
Numerical TeX
A numerical free response question that grades with a default of 1% deviation from the provided answer.
Requirements - coded portion for the calculation
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - homework only
Randomization level - low-high
Multi-part Multiple Choice and Numerical TeX
Multi-part questions can combine multiple choice questions with numerical responses.
Additional tools
PSTricks
PSTricks is used to draw images in the questions as an alternative to embedding images.