Multiple Answer Question Type¶

Students select ALL correct answers from a list of options (checkboxes, not radio buttons).

Basic Syntax¶

[multcheckbox]
- Correct answer 1
- Correct answer 2
- Wrong answer
- Wrong answer
answer = a, b;

Format¶

Use single letters (a–z) to mark options. Multiple correct answers are comma-separated in the answer field.

Options¶

`answer` (required)¶

Comma-separated letters of all correct options.

[multcheckbox]
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Greece
- Portugal
answer = a, b, c, e;  // Countries that are both Mediterranean AND EU members

`randomize`¶

true (default) — Shuffle option order for each student
false — Keep options in defined order

[multcheckbox]
- Option A
- Option B
- Option C
answer = a, c;
randomize = false;

Examples¶

Biology Concept¶

Which of the following are cellular organelles?

[multcheckbox]
- Mitochondrion
- Cytoplasm (this is filling, not an organelle!)
- Ribosome
- Cell membrane (this surrounds the cell, not inside)
- Golgi Apparatus
answer = a, c, e;
randomize = true;

Historical Events¶

Which events occurred during the American Civil War (1861–1865)?

[multcheckbox]
- Battle of Gettysburg
- Wright Brothers' First Flight
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Apollo 11 Moon Landing
- Sherman's March to the Sea
answer = a, c, e;
randomize = true;

Mathematical Patterns¶

$n = rand(5, 20);

Which of the following are factors of $n?

$factor1 = 2;
$factor2 = rand(3, 5);
$nonfactor1 = 7;
$nonfactor2 = 13;

[multcheckbox]
- $factor1
- $factor2
- $nonfactor1
- $nonfactor2
- $n
answer = a, b, e;
randomize = true;

Grading¶

All of the following must be true for a correct response: - Student checks ALL correct options - Student does NOT check any incorrect options

Example: - Correct answers: a, c, e - Student checks: a, c → Incorrect (missing e) - Student checks: a, b, c, e → Incorrect (checked b incorrectly) - Student checks: a, c, e → Correct

Tips¶

Be explicit about partial credit: Many instructors use "exact match only" (no partial credit). Consider if partial credit is appropriate for your content.
Label distractors clearly: Make wrong answers obviously wrong, not "sort of wrong"
Use 5–6 options: More options make the question harder, which may or may not be your intent
Avoid extreme answers: "None of the above" and "All of the above" should be used sparingly