Step 1 - Open the question bank

Create a question by selecting  the drop down for ‘question bank’ and then select ‘questions’

Step 2 - Create a new question

On the next page select the ‘create a new question’ button

Step 3

- Choose calculated simple

Select 'calculated simple' from the list then click 'Add'

Step 4

- Select a category

Select which category you want the question to be added to in the question bank

Step 5

- Name the question

Enter a question name, this will not be shown to students but should help identify the question for you

Step 6

- Enter the question text

You will have to enter at least one 'wildcard' which is the placeholder that allows MyPlace to substitute in values for you. This is done by writing the wildcard inside {curly brackets}

Step 8

- Score the question

Now enter the correct answer formula, using the wildcard(s) that you entered and any feedback necessary. You should also enter 100% if this is the correct answer. Decimal places and tolerance can also be set.

Step 9 - Define units (optional)

If you want to use units you can enter them here

Step 10 - Check the 'wild card' variables can be found

Now click the 'Find the

wild cards' button.

Step 11 - Set up the wild card parameters

The page will refresh and produce this next set of options, choose how many wildcards you want generated and click generate. 

Step 12

- Review

The page will refresh and you will be able to view the produced values. This will be the pool of questions the students will be asked.

Step 13

- Save changes

You will then be displayed with your question and other questions in that category. You can click the magnifying glass icon Image Modified to preview the question or the cog Image Modified to further edit it