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How can I edit a task of type multi-select?
How can I edit a task of type multi-select?
Learn about Redmenta's multiple choice problem type! Here we summarize all the information you need to edit this type of problem.
Multiple choice questions allow test takers to mark multiple answers as correct.
Learn about Redmenta's multiple choice problem type! Here we summarize all the information you need to edit this type of problem.
Multiple choice questions allow test takers to mark multiple answers as correct.
When editing a question, you can provide instructions for the task, answer choices, and, if necessary, upload attachments or write explanations for the correct answer.
The important thing is that when you enter your answer choices, two bars will automatically appear, but of course you can enter more than two choices. In this case, you can click the plus sign below the last field to increase the number of fields and enter additional answers. In this type of question, you can also enter the answer as a formula by switching to the equation editor.
You can set whether the answer choices will be displayed in the order you set when editing, or randomly when solving the problem. The default is random display, and you can change it to a fixed order by clicking the checkbox under the answer.
After completing all steps, enable automatic grading by specifying the correct answer(s) from the provided choices.
When you're done, save the problem and go to Grading Settings to assign points for the correct answer(s).
In the grading settings you can:
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Enter correct score
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Specify the maximum number of answers that can be displayed
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Select a scoring method (always/only score if perfectly matched)
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Set whether the score can go below 0
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Set whether to deduct points for incorrect answers
You can also choose whether to show students the answer choices in random or edited order. By default, they are random, but if you check the box under the answer, they will be shown in edited order. Finally, choose the correct answer from the choices.
Tip: If you set the penalty for incorrect answers and allow the score to go below 0, the test taker can receive negative points for incorrect answers. This setting prevents students from guessing and gives a more accurate picture of the student's actual knowledge level.
If you wish, you can easily convert this type of problem into a scaling problem, details of which can be found here.