multiple answer
We are moving more into automated tests where the system takes care of what the pass score or pass percent is, and then gives the user a certificate to download (more on our new Certify module coming soon).
In this process we have discovered a problem with the "multiple answer" question type, that can be best illustrated with this screen shot:
ATutor tells the user how many points are available, and in this case there are 10 questions with 10 point available, which for the not-very-observant student means that all alternatives are right. The problem is still there if there was 5 points available: the student could check all alternatives and reach maximum score for that question.
The underlying problem here is that you can only give point per question, not per question alternative, which means that you need a human beeing to correct all tests and this automatic correcting is not possible.
To solve this I believe we need to be able to set points per alternative, and also to set negative points (so you can't just check all and get away with max score).
let's take a look at one question:
This is how I believe this question type must work. Now, this will create a new issue, which is that creating these questions will be harder, so we need to take that into account as well.
As this is pretty simple calculating I believe the system should do it by taking the point value set on a multiple answer question, and then divide it as positive and negative scores on each alternative, which if needed can be changed by the creator at a later time:
We are willing to do this job, but need feedback on how to best solve it! I also wonder if there will be any consequences for backups and restoring of tests, and the IMS QTI Question and Test Interoperability Support?
