Creating a Numerical Question
This article will show you how to create a numerical question. Numerical questions allow for a numerical answer within a specified range.
For calculated questions please refer to Creating a Simple Calculated Question. For more in depth instructions on numerical questions, see
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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 numerical question
Select 'numerical' 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
See Using the Equations Editor to Insert Mathematical Equations for more information.
Step 7 - Select the default mark
This sets the maximum mark for this question.
Step 8 - Score the question
Enter the correct answer and select a percentage it will be worth (if multiple answers are entered this must add up to 100%)
Note you can add a value into the 'error' box, which shows the range of accepted answer. For this I have entered 0.1, so 15.6 and 15.5 will also be accepted. Likewise if you put 1, all values between 14.5 and 16.5 would be accepted
Step 9 - Add feedback
You can add feedback as well to help students understand where they went wrong or why they were correct.
Step 10 - Save
Click save changes to add the question to category
Step 11 - Review
You will then be displayed with your question and other questions in that category. You can click the magnifying glass icon
For information on adding questions to your quiz see the 'Adding Questions To Your Quiz' section of Creating Questions / Building Your Quiz.
There are also options for allowing students to choose a 'unit' to answer with, please see here for more information.