Quick description of the various question types on Moodle. Links to Moodle documentation have been provided for further assistance.
| Question Type | Description | Moodle Documentation Link |
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| True / False | - Simplest question type, true false answers
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| Multiple choice | - Students select answers and can allow one or more correct answers
| More info |
| Numerical | | More 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 |
| Stack | | 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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