The slider is a straight line representing a specific numerical range. It has a handle that can be dragged back and forth along the slider. Each handle position corresponds to a number within the predefined range. The currently selected number is displayed next to the slider. The task creator can define the slider’s scale range and the step size for selecting values.
In the grading matrix, the answer is given as a number, a range of numbers, or a formula.
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: https://www.examodo.com/publicitems/68
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. |
Range start | Real number defining the start of the slider scale. | Text field |
End of range | Real number defining the end of the slider scale. | Text field |
Step | Minimum step size for changing the slider position. For example, if the range starts at 15 and ends at 25 with a step of 5, the slider can select three values: 15, 20, and 25. If the step size is not specified, the slider can move continuously. | Text field |
Unit | Unit label displayed after the selected value. | Text field |
Display scale | Option to show or hide the scale next to the slider. | Checkbox |
Display range upside down | Determines whether the range increases or decreases. (From a larger to a smaller number or vice versa.) | Checkbox |
Vertical layout | Determines whether the slider is displayed vertically or horizontally. The default is horizontal. | Checkbox |
Display the response on the left | Displays the currently selected value to the left of the slider. | Checkbox |
Display the response on the right | Displays the currently selected value to the right of the slider. | Checkbox |
Answer Evaluation and Grading Matrix (some options are hidden under the "Show more" arrow).
Field / Button | Explanations | Conditions |
Item ID | 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 modify it. If the task contains many questions, it is advisable to rename the Item IDs in a way that reflects the content or location of the question within the task. This reduces the risk of confusion between questions and their assessment matrices for the task creator. | Text field. Mandatory. |
Explanation | A field to provide additional details about the Item ID. | Text field. |
Value type
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Options: Integer, Real number Here, you need to specify the expected response type (integer or real number).
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Dropdown menu
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Minimum points of item | The minimum number of points indicates the lowest possible score that can be awarded for a given question. In some cases, a question may have multiple answers. First, the score for each answer is determined, then the points are summed. If the total score is lower than the minimum points set, 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. |
Blank response allowed | If marked, it is possible to add a row with an empty response in the assessment matrix and award points for not entering an answer. | Checkbox. |
Formula | If checked, a formula is entered in the row of the assessment matrix, and its value is calculated during the evaluation. If not checked, the final answer itself is specified in the assessment matrix. | Checkbox. |
To how many decimal points value may be rounded | Using this field, shorter, rounded answers can also be considered correct. For example, if the correct answer is 5.7848 and rounding to one decimal place is allowed, then both the exact answer (5.7848) and the rounded answers (5.785, 5.78, and 5.8) will be considered correct. In the case of a range, a rounded range is also acceptable. For instance, if the range starts at 6.23 and rounding to one decimal place is allowed, the correct answer can also be 6.2, and so on. | Numeric field. Appears when the Value Type = Real number. |
The matrix contains rounded numbers | If this is checked, all answers provided by the solver that, when rounded, result in the value entered in the assessment matrix will be considered correct. | Checkbox. Appears when the Value Type = Real number. |
Allowable difference in percentage | The percentage by which the given answer can differ from the value in the assessment matrix. | 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 | Whether the question is automatically graded or not. When creating a new question, it is by default set to be automatically graded unless it is a content block for open text entry. If the task is to be manually graded, this checkbox should be unchecked. | This content block is only computer-assessable. |
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. |
Jrk | Serial number, automatically filled by Examodo. | |
Response |
You must enter either an exact number or the start of a range. If multiple different answers are to be considered correct, each correct answer must be entered on a separate row, and the "Correct" checkbox for that row should be marked to indicate it as the correct answer to be shown to the solver later. |
Text field |
End of range | If the start value of a range is entered in the "Response" field, the upper limit of the range can be entered here. | Text field |
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. |