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Quick description of the various question types on Moodle. Links to Moodle documentation have been provided for further assistance.

  • True / False More info
    • Simplest question type, true false answers
  • Multiple choice More info
  • Numerical More info
  • Short answer More Info
    • Students type short answer and will receive marks depending on whether it matches the listed acceptable answers written by the tutor
  • Calculated (simple) More info
    • Allows calculated questions which substitute random values into the question’s equation
    • Other versions:
      • Calculated complex – more in depth control
      • Calculated multiple choice
  • Stack More Info
  • Coderunner More Info
    • Third party plug in that runs code in a variety of language to test if it was correct
  • Essay More Info
    • The only question type not marked automatically. Long form answers
  • Matching More Info
    • At least two questions and 3 answers, students match the answers to the questions
    • Other versions:
  • Drag and drop into text More Info
    • Drag correct text answer(s) into a sentence
    • Other versions:
      • Drag and drop onto marker 
      • Drag onto image
  • Missing words More Info
    • Sentences with drop down selection of words for missing word
  • Embedded More info
    • Flexible way to embed questions into text
  • Description
    • Not assessed, just a way to present extra information to students



Question TypeDescriptionMoodle Documentation Link
True / False 
  • Simplest question type, true false answers
More info
Multiple choiceMore info
NumericalMore info
Short answer
  • Students type short answer and will receive marks depending on whether it matches the listed acceptable answers written by the tutor
More Info
Calculated (simple)
  • Allows calculated questions which substitute random values into the question’s equation
  • Step by step walk through here
  • Other versions:
    • Calculated complex – more in depth control
    • Calculated multiple choice
More info
StackMore Info
Coderunner
  • Third party plug in that runs code in a variety of language to test if it was correct
More Info
Essay
  • The only question type not marked automatically. Long form answers

More Info

Drag and drop into text
  • Drag correct text answer(s) into a sentence
  • Other versions:
    • Drag and drop onto marker 
    • Drag onto image
More Info
Missing words
  • Sentences with drop down selection of words for missing word
More Info
Description
  • Not assessed, just a way to present extra information to students

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