There
are many different types of questions that can be created within a quiz,
self-assessment, survey, and question library. This tutorial demonstrates how
to create a multiple choice question within MyFIRE.
1. Locate
the desired course in MyFIRE.
2. Select instructor tools from the navigation bar.
3. Then
select course admin from the drop-down menu.
4. Locate
and select quizzes from under the Assessment section.
5. When
the page refreshes, select question library from the quiz navigation
bar.
6. Once
in the Question Library, select new.
7. Next,
select the multiple choice question from the drop-down menu.
8. When
the page reloads, enter the prompt in the question text field. For further
instructions on the MyFIRE editor textbox, refer to the utilize the MyFIRE editor tutorial.
9. Type
each answer option and check the circle for the correct answer.
10. Select add answer to add additional answer options.
11. Select
the randomize answers order checkbox if the questions should be
randomized for each student.
12. Give
the question a point value.
13. Add
the desired options to the question. The options drop-down menu allows
you to add feedback, add a hint, add a short description, add custom weights,
and change the enumeration if desired.
a. Add Feedback- Instructors can
provide general feedback or commentary for students per answer choice. This
feedback will be provided to all students.
b. Add Hint- This option allows
instructors to provide hints for their students during the quiz attempt.
i. Using the MyFIRE
editor, instructors can also insert videos and format the hints as desired. For further
instructions on the MyFIRE editor textbox, refer to the utilize the MyFIRE editor tutorial.
c. Add Short Description- Instructors can
provide a brief explanation or summary for each question.
d. Add Custom Weights- For multiple select
questions, instructors can determine and manually enter the desired weight for
each answer choice. This option allows instructors to give full credit for the
correct answer choice and still give partial credit for designated answer choices. Note: At least one answer choice should equal 100% to be counted as correct.
e. Add Enumeration- This option allows
instructors to change the enumeration pattern for each answer selection to
either show numbers, letters, or roman numerals.
14. Select save.
