The solver is shown a background image along with smaller images that need to be dragged to the correct locations on the background image using the mouse. The task creator selects specific areas on the background image and assigns score points to them, but these areas are not visible to the solver. Each draggable image has its own assessment matrix, which appears after the image is uploaded. The solver can drag the images to any position on the background image, as this task type does not impose any restrictions on placement.
The task creator determines whether the draggable images are positioned above, to the right, to the left, or below the background image.
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.
Example task: https://www.examodo.com/publicitems/62
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. |
Background image / File | In the task, an image must be uploaded to the platform. Clicking the "File" button opens the option to search for and upload files from the computer. After a successful upload, the uploaded file's name appears next to the button, along with its size in bytes shown in parentheses. | Button. Mandatory to add. |
Width | The width of the displayed image in pixels. If both the width and height are left unspecified, the background image will be displayed in its original size. | Numeric field. If only the width is specified and the height field is left empty, the image size will be adjusted proportionally based on the width. |
Height | The height of the displayed image in pixels. If both the width and height are left unspecified, the background image will be displayed in its original size. | Numeric field. If only the height is specified and the width field is left empty, the image size will be adjusted proportionally based on the height. |
Source | Used to add the image source. It is displayed to the solver as an icon. | Text field. By default, it is hidden and will appear when clicking the 'More data' link. |
Options for marking areas on the image |
Depending on the shape you want to use to mark selectable areas on the map, you can choose the appropriate shape type. The options are:
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Radio buttons. They appear after saving when a background image is added.
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Regions |
After adding the background image, it is possible to mark selectable areas on it. By default, X so-called undefined area is added, allowing the evaluation of the task to take into account images dragged to locations other than those specified by the task creator. |
Block. It appears after saving when a background image is added. |
Add region |
When the button is pressed, text fields are added to the Region table. ID – The region's ID. Examodo fills this by default, but a custom ID can also be entered (Note: IDs must be unique). Coordinates – The coordinates of the region. Before drawing the region on the image, you must choose the region shape (Options for marking areas) and then click in the field and start drawing the region on the image. Once the drawing is finished, the coordinates will appear in the text field. Explanation – A text field. A description of the region can be added here. This is displayed in the assessment matrix next to the region's ID. Show – An icon. When clicked, this specific region is displayed on the image with a red outline. Delete – An icon. Deletes the region from the image. |
Button. After pressing, text fields will appear for entering the regions. |
Draggable pictures | After adding and saving the background image, a block appears for adding draggable images. | Block. Appears after adding and saving the background image. |
Drop files here or click here to upload |
Images to be added can be dragged onto the upload field or selected from the computer by clicking on the field. Multiple images can be uploaded at once. Order - The sequence number of the image. Images are numbered automatically, but the task creator can change it. ID - The name is added automatically, but the task creator can modify it. The ID field name will be displayed in the assessment matrix when defining correct matches. Number - Indicates how many copies of the small image the solver can use. Default is 1. The minimum number of selections - The minimum number of options makes the specified number of answers mandatory if it is marked on the task creation Additional Options page that partial answers are not allowed to be confirmed. Before reaching the minimum number of options, the solver will not see the button to confirm the answer or proceed to the next question. Width - A numeric field is provided for setting the image width. If only the width (in pixels) is entered and the height field is left empty, the height will be adjusted proportionally. Height - A numeric field is also available for setting the image height. If only the height (in pixels) is entered and the width field is left empty, the width will be adjusted proportionally. Preview of the small image - displays the image along with its file name, size, and dimensions. A delete icon allows the thumbnail to be removed. |
Area for adding files |
Position of draggable images |
The task creator can specify how the draggable images are positioned relative to the background image. Options: on the right, beneath, on the left, up |
Radiobuttons. |
Ordering of draggable images | Options: random (displays the small images to the solver in a random order), fixed (displays the small images in the order they were added to the content block by the task creator). | Radiobuttons. |
Download files | By clicking, all images added to the content block can be downloaded as a ZIP file. | Button. |
Response evaluation and the assessment matrix (with some options hidden under the "Show more" arrow) appear after adding images. The evaluation settings for each draggable image can be configured individually.
Field / Button | Explanations | Conditions |
Item ID | The question ID must be unique within the task. When creating a new question, the system automatically suggests a default ID value, but the task creator can change it. If there are many questions in the task, it is recommended to rename the question IDs in a way that reflects the content or location of the question in the task. This reduces the risk of confusion between questions and their assessment matrices for the creator. | Text field. Mandatory. |
Explanation | Pre-filled, the value from the draggable text block. | 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. |
The number of responses excessed gives minimum points | This applies only to questions where the solver can provide multiple answers. Example: If the value of this field is 3 and the solver gives a total of 5 answers, the minimum points will be awarded regardless of whether the answers were correct or not. | Numeric field. |
The least number of correct responses allowed | This applies only to questions where the solver can provide multiple answers. Example: If the value of this field is 3 and the solver gives a total of 2 answers, the minimum points will be awarded even if the answers provided were correct. | 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). | Dropdown 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. | Checkbox. This content block is only computer-markable. |
Add |
Adds a row to the assessment matrix. The assessment matrix is a table where each row corresponds to a possible answer and indicates how many points are awarded for that answer. A row in the assessment matrix consists of the answer and the evaluation of that answer. The row contains the following fields: |
Button. |
Order | Serial number, automatically filled by Examodo. | |
Region ID | There are dropdown menus to associate the draggable small image with a region. | 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. |