Math Question Types Comparison Table

This is a list of supported math question types.  

 

Question Type

Description

Example Responses

Formula

Accepts numbers and formulas

ex sin(x2)

Restricted Formula

Accepts numbers and formulas that do not include trigonometric functions or logarithms.

1/sqrt(2)

Equation

Grades equivalent equations. (Other question types do not allow the "=" sign).  Note: The expression given as the correct answer must consist of a single variable on the left-hand side of the equation and a formula that does not involve that variable on the right hand side. (That is, you cannot specify an implicit formula.) This restriction does not apply to students entering their answers.

y-2 = 4(x+1)

Blanks [formula] option

One or more entry boxes that accept numbers and formulas, inserted into a section of text.  Blanks can be inserted into any standard HTML, including tables.

in-line formula expressions

Numeric

Accepts numbers in decimal form. Scientific notation is allowed but arithmetic or formulas are not allowed.  Also allows you to specify required physical units.

4.7 * 105

Maple

For information, see Maple questions.

For information, see Maple questions.

Formula Mod C

Numbers and formulas. Accepts two answers as equivalent if they differ by a constant number.   

x ln(x)

x ln(x)+ 1

Multi Formula

Accepts an unordered list of numbers or formulas as a list of numbers and formulas separated by semicolons. The answer must match the terms of the list in any order.   Explanatory text tells students to enter any order of numbers or formulas separated by semicolons.

 4; 5x; 3

Ntuple

For questions about Cartesian coordinates or vectors. Accepts an ordered list of number or formulas separated by commas. (for example, a Cartesian point or a vector).  Parentheses are recommended but not required.  Explanatory text tells students to enter a list of formulas separated by commas enclosed in parentheses.

(2, 4t, 7t+1)

Formula List  

Accepts an ordered list of numbers or formulas. Parentheses accepted but not recommended.  Grading is same as for Ntuple.  Explanatory text tells students to enter an ordered list of formulas or numbers separated by commas.

2, 4, 8, 16

Multipart Formula

Multiple questions arranged in parts (a), (b), (c), ... Otherwise operates like a formula question.  

 

Matrix

A rectangular array of entry boxes that accept numbers and formulas.

3       4x2

sin(x)  6

Dimensioned formula

Accepts algebraic formulas, unit dimensions, numeric responses, or any combination of these.

sin(x)

6

m

6m

cos(x) m/s