New question type in Test 2.0: Questions with numeric answers within a range
Posted by Olaf Normann
on Nov 13, 2009 05:49 AM PST
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We miss the ability to enter questions that has numeric answers like, "What is the distance between Oslo and Trondheim?" In many cases the correct answer is not a specific value, but within a range of values. In the example above, the correct range could f. ex. be between 480 - 520 km (or whatever the correct range should be)...
It would be very nice if the question type could handle units as well. Have a look at the attached figure. When the value range are added, you select correct Unit-prefix and then the Unit. In the given example, the Prefix is "k" (kilo) and Unit is "m" (metre), i.e. "km".
In this way the student can choose to answer in another unit, for example the Norwegian unit "Mil" (10^4 meters). It's learning would then translate the correct answer range to 48 - 52 mil.
To have this kind of question type would greatly improve the functionality of Test 2.0 in many subjects, like Physics, Mathematics, Electrical engineering, Chemistry, Geography etc etc.
The unit-prefixes could be editable in Administration->Edit global settings or the like.
-Olaf
