Multiple Textbox
Multiple Textbox questions allow respondents to provide multiple text answers in separate fields. This format is ideal for questions requiring multiple related answers or completing multiple blanks in a sentence or paragraph.
Creating a Multiple Textbox Question
1. Select "Multiple Textbox" from the question type menu
2. Enter your main question or instruction text
2. Inserting Blank Spaces:
- Position the cursor where you want to insert a blank space, then click "Insert Blank". Click multiple times to increase the width of the blank space.
Answer Settings
On the answer settings page, all blank spaces will be listed for configuration. You can set the point value, answers, and scoring rules for each blank.
- (1) Point Values
The point value section is straightforward and can be set freely.
- (2) Answers
Multiple correct answers can be set for each blank, such as "2012" and "two thousand twelve". Click "Add An Answer" to add more options.
- (3) Other: Random Answer Order Mode
If a question contains multiple blanks and students are allowed to answer in any order, you can set identical answers for all blanks (after setting one, click "Copy Blank 1's answers to subsequent blanks" for quick synchronization). When all blanks have identical answers, it enters "Random Answer Order Mode". In this mode, students can enter answers in any order to receive points, but repeated answers will not be scored. For example, in the image below, if a student enters "Mercury", "Moon", "Mars", and "Jupiter", they will receive full points regardless of order. However, if they repeat any answer, the repeated answers will be marked incorrect and receive no points.
- (4) Scoring Rules
There are two types of scoring rules:
Exact Match Required: The student's answer must exactly match one of the correct answers to receive points.
Contains Answer: The student receives points if their answer contains the text of any correct answer.
Answer Explanation
You can set the answer explanation for the entire multiple blank question in the location shown below.
Important Notes
- Each textbox can have its own correct answer(s)
- Consider using placeholder text to guide responses
- You can make individual fields optional or required
- Test the answer validation for each field separately
FAQs
Q: What is a Multiple Textbox question?
A: Multiple Textbox questions allow respondents to provide multiple text answers in separate fields. This format is ideal for questions requiring multiple related answers or completing multiple blanks in a sentence or paragraph.
Q: How do I insert blank spaces in Multiple Textbox questions?
A: Position the cursor where you want to insert a blank space, then click "Insert Blank". Click multiple times to increase the width of the blank space.
Q: Can each textbox have its own correct answer?
A: Yes, each textbox can have its own correct answer(s), and you can set multiple correct answers for each blank.
Q: How do I add multiple correct answers for a single blank?
A: Click "Add An Answer" to add more options for each blank, such as "2012" and "two thousand twelve".
Q: What is Random Answer Order Mode?
A: When all blanks have identical answers, students can enter answers in any order to receive points, but repeated answers will not be scored.
Q: How do I copy answers to subsequent blanks?
A: After setting one blank's answers, click "Copy Blank 1's answers to subsequent blanks" for quick synchronization.
Q: What are the scoring rules for Multiple Textbox questions?
A: There are two types: "Exact Match Required" where answers must exactly match, and "Contains Answer" where answers containing the correct text receive points.
Q: Can I set different point values for each blank?
A: Yes, the point value section is straightforward and can be set freely for each blank.
Q: How do I add answer explanations for Multiple Textbox questions?
A: You can set the answer explanation for the entire multiple blank question in the designated location.
Q: Can I use placeholder text to guide responses?
A: Yes, consider using placeholder text to guide responses and help respondents understand what is expected.
Q: Can I make individual fields optional or required?
A: Yes, you can make individual fields optional or required based on your assessment needs.
Q: How do I test answer validation for Multiple Textbox questions?
A: Test the answer validation for each field separately to ensure all correct answers are properly recognized.
Q: What happens if a student repeats an answer in Random Answer Order Mode?
A: If they repeat any answer, the repeated answers will be marked incorrect and receive no points.
Q: Can Multiple Textbox questions be automatically graded?
A: Yes, Multiple Textbox questions can be automatically graded based on the correct answers and scoring rules you set.
Q: What types of questions work well with Multiple Textbox format?
A: This format works well for fill-in-the-blank sentences, completing lists, and questions requiring multiple related answers.
