Introduction
An open text question allows a candidate to enter their own text, table, formula, etc. which is to be assessed by a corrector.
After setting the settings of the question, the new question opens.
Text block
This is where the stem of the question is entered.
Question prompt/Fill-in instruction
If there is an additional question or completion instruction for this question, it can be placed here.
By clicking on the gear icon, the options surrounding the answer options for this question become available.
Options
Expected number of lines This setting does not indicate how much text a candidate may type in, but how large the field should be where the candidate can enter the answer. In the case of a paper test, this field will be slightly larger than on the screen, to make a little more space available for a handwritten answer.
Show warning after number of words A warning may be displayed for the maximum number of words a candidate may use when answering the question.
Maximum number of words Set how many words the candidate may use when answering the question.
Caution!
This is a warning only, the candidate can always enter more words than the set number.
Text formatting available for the candidate Four options can be selected here:
| Option | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Text without formatting options | The field where the candidate enters the answer does not have text formatting options. |
| Text with formatting options | This option gives the candidate the option of formatting the text. For example, the text can be made bold/italic/underlined or tables can be created in the answer. |
| Formatted text (code) | Choose this option if the answer consists of code from a specific programming language. The formatting will then take into account the specific properties of this programming language. |
| Programming language | When 'Preformatted text' is chosen for the text formatting option, the desired programming language can be selected here. There is also an option not to set a programming language. |
Scoring
| Option | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Total score | The total score is automatically calculated by adding up the points of all assessment criteria. |
| Points | A maximum number of points can be set for each assessment criterion ór a minimum number of points when a negative score is entered. |
| Description for the corrector | Indicate here which criterion the answer has to fulfil in order to obtain the set points. |
| Allow decimal scoring | The option to assess with decimals or whole points can be set here. |
Tip!
Please note that the description for the corrector must be brief. When in the visibility settings is set to show score details to the candidate, the scoring criteria will be visible to the candidate.
Tip!
It is possible to include an elaboration of the answer (in addition to the scoring criteria). The elaboration of the answer is intended as support for correctors when checking answers. There is room for an extensive explanation. The elaboration of the answer is never visible to the candidate. For more information, see the article Scoring criteria and elaboration of the answer.
Feedback Feedback information can also be recorded for whether or not the question was answered correctly. This information is intended for the candidate.
Disclaimer: This text was automatically translated from the Dutch version.