Common quiz question types

Quizzes can be incorporated into the learning experience in a variety of ways:

  • By using the tools provided in the VLE
  • By incorporating them into html5 resources
VLE
HTML5

VLE

Using the quiz engine in Brightspace has the advantage of allowing contextualisation, quick access for editing, tracking of the results and a wider range of question types.

Visit the EDU's guide to Quizzes where you can see how to set up, preview and deploy quizzes in Brightspace.

HTML5

Asking for quizzes to be built into HTML5 or SCORM resources by the EDU means that they will be closely contextualised to the rest of the learning material in the resource, and stay within the learning object if it is moved.

The disadvantage is that once within the HTML5 learning object, staff cannot amend the material themselves or track the results easily. Therefore, quizzes within the HTML5 materials are best suited to material that will not change significantly from year to year or quiz types that are 'pause and reflect' i.e. used to pace the learner through the learning materials.

This learning resource concentrates on writing quizzes that will be embedded within learning objects created by developers within the EDU. However, the guidance given on writing good quiz questions is equally useful if you are writing quizzes in the VLE.

When creating resources as part of curriculum projects, the EDU will sometimes use an HTML5 template for the development work which:

  • incorporates responsive design, ensuring that our material will work well on all screen sizes;
  • functions completely on any device or platform;
  • is up to date with industry standards;
  • allows developers more control over the look, feel and functionality of the resources.

The following pages look at the types of quiz questions which can be developed in the HTML5 template

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