This document discusses different types of assessments that can be used for formative and summative evaluation including mini tests, calculated questions, and various question formats like multiple choice, essay, and matching. It also provides tips for creating, organizing, and using questions like adding images/video, randomizing questions, and mapping questions to course objectives. The document is intended to explore different assessment options available and provide best practices for utilizing questions in online courses.

2. » Infrequent
» High-stakes
» Controlled & Scheduled retakes
» Supervised
» Written
» Real world

3. » Frequent
» Low-stakes
» Subject specific
» More open re-sits
» Unsupervised
» Online

4. » Mini Tests
» Encourages keeping up to date
» Provides regular feedback
» Can provide instant feedback and coaching
» Provides data on delivery and mastery

5. » Use old questions
» Timed like main test
» Unlimited retakes
» Provide feedback – but not answers

7. » Calculated
» Simple Calculated
» Calculated Multichoice
» Description
» Essay
» Matching
» Embedded Answers (Cloze)
» Multiple Choice
» Short-Answer
» Numerical
» True/False

8. » Individual Questions using wildcards
» Values substituted randomly from data sets

9. » Using wildcards like calculated
» Each option can be a different formula

10. » This is similar to a course label resource
» Can be used to provide extra context for the
following questions

11. » Best for short answers of 1 or 2 paragraphs
» Not automatically graded -> requires grading by
teacher

12. » Match statements against a second list
» Each match equally weighted for grading

13. » A piece of text with answers embedded
» Can be multi-choice, short answer or numerical

14. » Can create single or multiple answer questions
» Use images, video or other media
» Weight individual answers

15. » Answer can be word or phrase
» Provide feedback for specific wrong answer
» Provide multiple correct answers

16. » Looks like Short-Answer
» Answers can have accepted error range

17. » Two choices for answer given
» Can use html/media in question

18. Some custom types to explore
» Drag and drop into text
» Drag and drop markers
» Drag and drop onto image
» Select missing words
» STACK
» Pattern Match
See
https://moodle.org/plugins/browse.php?list=category
&id=29

22. » Use images and video in questions
» Group questions on pages
» Randomise order of questions
» Randomise the answers
» Share questions between courses
» Have you students create the questions

23. » Map each question to a course goal or
objective
» Use categories to store the questions
» Create question and use randomised question
pools
» There is life beyond the MCQ

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