Question types and when to use them
Every kind of question and activity, what students do, and how it is marked.
For teachers
Questions
| Type | Students | Marked |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple choice | Choose one option | Automatically |
| Multi-select | Choose every correct option | Automatically |
| True or false | Choose True or False | Automatically |
| Fill in the blank | Type a word or phrase | Automatically, against your accepted answers |
| Numeric answer | Type a number | Automatically, with an optional tolerance |
| Put in order | Arrange items in order | Automatically |
| Match the following | Match left to right | Automatically, part marks per pair |
| Drag into groups | Sort items into groups | Automatically, part marks per item |
| Math answer | Type with the formula keyboard, with working lines | Automatically, by value or expression |
| Paragraph | Write a longer answer | By you, optionally with a rubric |
Activities
| Type | Students | Marked |
|---|---|---|
| Poll | Vote for an option | Not marked |
| Word cloud | Type one or two words | Not marked; words grow as more students give them |
| Brainstorm list | List ideas, one per line | Optional: a point for each idea on your list |
| Drawing | Draw on a whiteboard, or on your picture | By you, optionally with a rubric |
| Spoken answer | Record their voice (up to 2 minutes) | By you, optionally with a rubric |
| Worksheet | Write and draw on your PDF pages | By you, optionally with a rubric |
| Content slide | Read your slide | Not a question |
Good choices for young children
- Multiple choice with pictures on the options
- Drawing
- Spoken answer
- True or false
- Turn on "Read aloud" by leaving questions short and clear
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