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                        Sum of two fractions: simplified answer

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                        Based on the previous question, now we want to go a step further: now it is not only sufficient to compute the sum of two fractions, but it should also be simplified. For instance, only 3/2 would have been the correct answer in the previous question.

                        Select the question type

                        First, we need to select which type of question we will use. Among all the possible options, the best one here is Short answer because we expect the student to answer with just the result.

                        Write the statement

                        Second, we have to write the statement of the problem. Let us ask the students to sum 1/4 and 5/4. Fractions can be written with MathType

                        Write the correct answer

                        Third, open WirisQuizzes Studio by clicking on

                        Here you can provide the correct answer to the question.

                        Configure the evaluation properties

                        Go to the Validation options section and select the Simplified option under Simplification > General:

                        Preview the question and save the changes

                        It is always a good practice to test how they behave using the Test this questions section, even with simple questions. We can check that all the correct answers the student may provide are indeed correct. Note that if the answer is not simplified, the question is mismarked.

                        Once you have finished testing the question, go back to the home page and click to save changes and WirisQuizzes Studio window closes.

                        Note

                        The view on this tab is the same as the students will have. Since they will see the same math editor that we see, we must select Math editor embedded or Math editor in popup on the Input options section.

                        Assign full grade and save the question

                        Finally, we must assign the full grade to the correct answer and save the question by clicking on Save changes and continue editing. This way, we will save the question, but we will be left on the same page.

                        Student view

                        Now, we should be able to preview the question. Click Preview.

                        A new window will show up with the question shown as the student will see it. Here, we can test the behaviour of the question again.

                        Tip

                        It is possible to create a second answer so that if a student were to answer 6/4, they would get, for instance, half of the score. The same idea is used in this example we will visit later. Try it yourself when you finish this tutorial!

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                        Sum of two fractions: simplified answer

                        Select the question type Write the statement Write the correct answer Configure the evaluation properties Preview the question and save the changes Note Assign full grade and save the question Student view Tip

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