What can QTI do?(that my current e-assessment

system’s format can’t)

Sue Milne

Question 1

Confidence rating:• Combine question with measure of confidence• Reflect both aspects in– Score – Feedback

• Useful for– Diagnostic test– Formative assessment

Question 2

Feedback links:• Feedback targeted to each input• Links to external material • Last 2 options are fixed• Good for diagnostic tests

Question 3

Numerical values in randomisation and judging:• Random values for integers and floats• Mathematical functions: sin, cos,..., sinh,...,

exp, ln, log,...• Mathematical constants: π and e• Statistical functions: mean, standard

deviation, variance

Question 4

Maths extensions – MathAssess:• Use algebraic expressions – Randomisation– Judging

• Maths input – MathML display as you type• Computer Algebra behind scenes• Manipulate expressions– Combine– Compare...

Question 5

Multi-input questions:• Several (different) inputs in the same question• All submitted together• More comprehensive than single interaction• Feedback targeted at each input

Question 6

Multi-stage questions:• Each part presented in turn• Depends on candidate’s previous input• Feedback can be designed to appear– At each stage– At the end

Question Types

Basics• Choice – radio or checkbox• Inline Choice – dropdown • Text Entry – string or numberAdvanced• Associate – pairs • Gap Match – fill blanks• Hot Text – select text• Match – matrix selection• Order • Slider – numerical scale• Custom – DIY

Graphical• Position Object• Graphic Gap Match• Hotspot • Graphic Order• Select Point• Graphic AssociateOffline Marking• Extended Text• Upload

Tests

• Diagnostic – feedback linking to repair• Formative – repeat same randomised question• Summative – feedback not visible until end of

test• Adaptive – next question displayed depends on

responses to previous question(s)

• Several sections in same test – different settings in each section