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Sum of two fractions: simplified answer
Reading time: 1minBased 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.
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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
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Write the correct answer
Third, open WirisQuizzes Studio by clicking on.png)
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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 .png)
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.
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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!