In the matching task, there are two sets of options. The solver must create pairs where one member comes from one set and the other from the other set. The solver is presented with two sets side by side, with options listed vertically in each. To create a pair (provide an answer), the solver must drag an option from one set onto the corresponding option in the other set.
When the first option is dragged over an option in the other set and positioned correctly to form a pair, the option in the second set will gain a blue background. If the background of the option in the second set does not change, the first option is not in the correct position and should be dragged further until the element in the second set is recognized and its background changes. A line between the two options indicates a formed pair. To cancel a selection, click on the line connecting the pair with the mouse.
When creating a task, the basic fields required for task entry are displayed by default. Additional options appear when clicking the 'More data' link. The additional options selected by the task creator will remain visible in the task entry view after saving.
Expample task: https://www.examodo.com/publicitems/319
Common data for content blocks
Field / Button | Explanations | Conditions |
Example | When marking, an example is displayed to the task solver: a content block with the answer is shown, the answer cannot be modified, and no points are awarded for this answer. | Checkbox. By default, it is hidden and will appear when clicking the 'More data' link. |
Initially invisible | When enabled, it allows the content block to be hidden when opening the task and revealed based on the user's next action. | Checkbox. By default, it is hidden and will appear when clicking the 'More data' link. |
Points shall be rounded within the block | When marking, the points awarded to the solver are rounded to the nearest whole number. | Checkbox. By default, it is hidden and will appear when clicking the 'More data' link. |
Do not color incorrect/correct responses | By default, in solved and graded tasks, answers that received the maximum points are displayed with a green border, while other answers are displayed with a red border. If this checkbox is selected, no colored border is displayed around the answers. This is used for questions where determining the correctness of an answer's color is too complex. | Checkbox. By default, it is hidden and will appear when clicking the 'More data' link. |
The minimum number of pairs | The minimum number of pairs that must be formed for the task to be considered complete. If it is specified under Additional Options that incomplete answers cannot be submitted, the button to proceed to the next task or confirm the task will not appear until the required number of pairs has been formed. | Numeric field. |
The maximum number of pairs | The maximum number of pairs the solver can form. If this number is exceeded, a warning will be displayed to the solver. If this field is left empty, the solver can form pairs without any restrictions. | Numeric field. |
Set of items |
Options: Set 1; Set 2 The options specify which of the two sets is the set of questions and which is the set of answers. Evaluation matrices are created for the elements in the set of questions. |
Radio buttons. |
Set 1 / Set 2 | Fields for entering the elements belonging to the set. | |
Rich text | When checked, the draggable text options can use colorful text features. This applies after saving. | Checkbox. Applies after the page is saved. |
Locking the toolbar | Appears when Colorful Text is selected and allows the Colorful Text toolbar to be locked at the top of the screen. | Checkbox. Applies after the Rich text is selected. |
Add | When the button is pressed, a row with text fields will be added. | Button. |
ID | ID of the element. Examodo automatically adds this, but the task creator can change it. IDs must be unique. | Text field. |
Title | Description of a set element. Can also be an image. To use images, they must first be uploaded to the Image content block. | Text field. |
Explanation | A description of the entered text or image. | Text field. |
Usage min | By default, the field is empty. The number entered in the field indicates how many times the element must be used at a minimum in the task for it to be considered complete (if it is specified that incomplete answers cannot be submitted). | Numeric field. |
Usage max | By default, it is empty, meaning the selection can be used without restrictions. The number entered in the field indicates how many times the element can be used in pair formation. If the user attempts to form more pairs with this element, a corresponding warning will be displayed. | Numeric field. |
Generate explanations | When pressed, the text entered as an explanation for the answer or selection will be copied into the explanation column of the answers or options input table. If an explanation was previously entered, it will be overwritten. | Button. |
Answer evaluation and evaluation matrix (some options are hidden under the arrow icon “Show More”). This section appears after saving, once the first set is added, there is an evaluation matrix for each element of the set designated as the set of questions.
Field / Button | Explanations | Conditions |
Item ID | Examodo fills it in automatically. | The task creator cannot modify it. |
Explanation | Pre-filled, with the value taken from the set's element block. If the options are images, a description should definitely be added to the image, as it will make it easier to associate elements later. | Text field. |
Minimum points of item | The minimum points value indicates the lowest possible number of points that can be awarded for a given question. In some cases, a question may have multiple answers. First, the corresponding number of points is determined for each answer, then the points are summed. If the total points are less than the minimum points value, the solver is awarded the minimum points. | Numeric field. |
Maximum points of item | The number indicates the maximum possible points that can be awarded for a given question. If the assessment matrix has already been saved, the calculated maximum points value, based on the system's calculations, will be shown in parentheses after the maximum points input field. The system calculates the maximum points based on the answers and their respective points in the assessment matrix. The calculated maximum points may be greater than or equal to the maximum points set for the question. | Numeric field. |
Default points given for response, which does not match matrix | The default points value is the number of points awarded to all answers that do not have a row in the assessment matrix. For example, if all correct answers are included in the assessment matrix, default points are given to incorrect answers. By default, the default points are 0. | Numeric field. |
A question used to determine the correctness of an answer | From the list, you can select the question ID with which the response to this content block's specific question will be evaluated. When making a selection, it is important to consider that this question must be computer-evaluable (it can receive 0 points), and points for this response will be assigned based on the evaluation of another question's response within the same task content block (either by the computer or a human). | Drop-down menu. |
Do not count response for results | When selected, the points awarded for this question are not included in the solver's total test score. This is used, for example, when the task points are determined by a calculated value in the content block. In tests where the total points are not counted and instead the result is displayed by individual indicators, the question will not be shown in the result view. | Checkbox. |
Computer-markable | Indicates whether the question is computer-assessable or not. When creating a new question, it is by default set as computer-assessable unless it is an open text input content block. | This content block is only computer-assessable. |
Add |
Adds a row to the evaluation matrix. The evaluation matrix is a table where each row corresponds to a possible answer and indicates how many points the solver earns for that answer. Each draggable element has its own evaluation matrix. A row in the evaluation matrix consists of the answer and its evaluation, which includes the following fields: |
Button. |
Order | Serial number, automatically filled by Examodo. | |
Response | A dropdown menu with elements from the second set, from which the corresponding option can be selected. If multiple elements from the set of answers correspond to an element in the set of questions, additional answer rows can be added. | Dropdown menu. |
Condition | If a condition is described, the score for the answer listed in the assessment matrix will only be counted if the condition is met, i.e., the condition's truth value is true. The condition is described as a Python formula, which may depend on the answers to other questions. | Text field. |
Points | The assessment points awarded for a given answer. Points are given as real numbers, can include decimal places, and can be positive, negative, or zero. A row with 0 points in the assessment matrix may be necessary if a hit counter is used and you want the answer to be recorded in the counter. Negative points can be given for incorrect answers. For rows marked as "Correct," the points field may be left blank (in which case 1 point is counted). | Numeric field. |
Correct | A checkbox. Checking this box means that if no value is entered in the points field, the solver will receive 1 point for the given answer. If the solver is allowed to view the correct answer, marking this checkbox indicates that the row is the correct answer. | Checkbox. |
Match counter | The hit counter field where the counter name can be entered (the name can include letters, numbers, and underscores, and the first symbol cannot be a number). The counter allows grouping of answers, even across different content blocks (the counter applies within the task). If a counter name is entered, the system will count all answers that match the specific row and can be used in the formula of a calculated value content block. | Text field. |