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Line 51 Author's Tutorial And Manual
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This manual was developed by John Williamson in the Office of Medical Education |
John Williamson, Felicia Berryman, Jeremy Bowers |
Research and Development. |
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developed by Felicia Berryman in the Laboratory for Instructional Technology |
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in Education. |
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Introduction to LON-CAPA |
Introduction to LON-CAPA |
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This is a comment which will not show in any other rendering of this document. |
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I will use them to document my observations as I work through this tutorial. |
I will use them to document my observations as I work through this tutorial. |
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LON-CAPA is a web-based interface that helps to organize and present your |
LON-CAPA is a web-based interface that helps to organize and present your |
course website, deliver and manage problem problems, and manage student |
course website, deliver and manage problems, and manage student enrollment. |
enrollment. |
All author functions are done through a web browser (Netscape 4.x or higher, |
All author functions are done using a web browser (Netscape 4.x or higher |
a recent Mozilla, or IE 5+ required). |
is recommended) and the LON-CAPA Author Interface. |
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At this time, you should have: |
At this time, you should have: |
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developed your problems for testing and identified the question formats. |
developed your problems for input into LON-CAPA and determined the appropriate |
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question formats. |
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About This Manual |
About This Manual |
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Chapters |
Much of this document can be used as a tutorial that will introduce you |
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comprise a tutorial that will introduce you to the authoring system. |
comprise a basic tutorial that can get you started using LON-CAPA, even |
After that, this document is a reference manual for authoring course materials. |
with no previous LON-CAPA experience. |
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For more information, see the website at http://help.loncapa.org/, where you |
For additional help, visit our FAQ at |
can get help and information. |
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If you cannot find an answer for your question, please email us and let |
http://help.loncapa.org/ |
us know, so we put the solution to your problem online. |
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The LON-CAPA Author Interface |
The LON-CAPA Author Interface |
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To begin using LON-CAPA, you first need to log in to your account on LON-CAPA. |
To begin using LON-CAPA, you first need to log in to your account on LON-CAPA. |
Open your web browser and navigate to the LON-CAPA URL: |
Open your web browser and navigate to your local LON-CAPA URL. |
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You will be presented with a log in screen as in figure |
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Fill in the Username and Password boxes with your information. |
Fill in the Username and Password boxes with your information. |
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Author Remote Control |
Author Remote Control |
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Comment on the remote controls: I'll only mention this once, but imagine |
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metaphor is fundamentally flawed and probably can't be salvaged. |
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complexity of modern remotes, for three major reasons: One, they never, |
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ever, ever change. |
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overcome the complexity of using one by putting the knowlege into motor |
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up Fitt's Law, for instance.) Three, they all basically do the same thing; |
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pick up an unfamiliar TV control and you at least know in advance there |
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will be numbers for channel changing, vol up and down, chan up and down, |
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mute, etc. |
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learn; they make up for it by being useful and persistent. |
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button to invoke a menu that has all the feature that aren't worth valuable |
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remote control space. |
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I see in the tutorial has eight buttons, which nearly immediately becomes |
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seventeen (!) buttons, all incomprehensible, and I didn't get a chance |
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to count during the interview, but I saw a remote flash by (student remote? |
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admin remote? that wouldn't matter as much) that had at least twenty, probably |
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24 buttons, again, all or nearly all incomprehensible. |
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layout, you commit to a remote control's layout limitations, except that |
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an actual remote control can get away with a 6pt or smaller font, or wierd |
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specialized symbols, or whatnot. |
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I'm looking at a (real) remote control right now that manages to get |
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channel return |
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onto one button. |
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ROLES |
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button takes up on my printout! So in actuality, you're commiting to something |
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no sane remote control designer could deal with. |
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Requiring the user to mouse over something to see what it does is not a |
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solution. |
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Limiting yourself to an 8 by 2 array of characters to explain yourself |
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compounds the problem even more. |
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(Another over-literal extension of the remote control metaphor.) Also, as |
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you may have observed, the accessibility of this is nil. |
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The upshot is that the only upside to the remote control is a moderately |
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pleasing graphic; the downsides are pretty much everything, up to and including |
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possible illegality under accessability laws. |
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Unfortunately, I do not see any way to salvage any aspect of the remote |
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control; it's going to suck until it's replaced. |
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Pleasing graphics are relatively easy to come by nowadays; it should not |
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drive the design. |
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I'll admit (freely!) I'm not a graphics designer... |
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graphics designers aren't web developers (designers), either. |
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We're data-mining the web logs to see what people actually use. |
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This is good. |
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We may need to do some really simple stuff before he finishes. |
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Raw statistics on what buttons are pressed most often can probably be interpret |
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ed easily enough for our purposes. |
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No matter what the final design is, it should emphasize the two or three |
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commands used day in and day out, as determined by empirical analysis, |
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and shuffle the other commands onto another sub menu or sub menus. |
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Then, use the additional space you'll have (even if you keep the same size |
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window) and actually *spell out* the options. |
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The Author Remote Control, show in figure |
The Author Remote Control, show in figure |
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, will automatically load whenever you log in to LON-CAPA as the course |
, will automatically load whenever you log in to LON-CAPA as the course |
instructor. |
instructor. |
The Author Remote Control is a separate window in your browser, so you |
The Author Remote Control is a separate window in your browser, and is |
may position it on the screen where you can make the best use of it. |
automatically sized and placed in the upper left of the screen. |
The Remote Control is a tool that allows you to switch between functions |
The Remote Control is a tool that allows you to switch between functions |
and roles within LON-CAPA. |
and roles within LON-CAPA. |
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When you move your mouse over the buttons in the remote, the sixteen gray |
When you move your mouse over the buttons in the remote, the sixteen gray |
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EGRD (ENTER GRADES) |
SRC (SEARCH LIBRARY) |
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is used to enter grades for students enrolled in your course. |
brings up a screen that lets you search the LON-CAPA resources using multiple |
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SRC (SEARCH LIBRARY) |
PREF (PREFERENCES) |
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brings up a screen that lets you search the LON-CAPA resources using multiple |
brings up a screen that allows you to change some preferences. |
criteria. |
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LOGOUT (LOGOUT) |
EXIT (LOGOUT) |
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will log you out of the LON-CAPA system. |
will log you out of the LON-CAPA system. |
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displays course content. |
displays course content. |
It is essentially a conventional HTML page. |
It is essentially a conventional HTML page. |
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Check this; is it exactly like HTML pages? |
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which is used to link other resources together. |
type represents a programmed series of events. |
The users of this resource can use directional buttons on their remote |
The users of this resource can use buttons on their remote or the NAV button |
or the NAV button to follow the sequence. |
to follow the sequence. |
Sequences are stored in files that must use the extension |
These resources are stored in files that must use the extension |
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For example, a page of problems will appears as a problem set. |
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Description of the Construction Space |
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, is the section of LON-CAPA where you create and manage your course resources. |
Contents of the Construction Space: |
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<row topline="true" bottomline="false" newpage="false"> |
<row topline="true"> |
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Copy |
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\begin_inset Text |
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\end_inset |
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</cell> |
</row> |
</row> |
<row topline="true" bottomline="false" newpage="false"> |
<row topline="true"> |
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\begin_inset Text |
\begin_inset Text |
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Browse |
Browse |
\end_inset |
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\end_inset |
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<row topline="true"> |
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\begin_inset Text |
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Upload File |
Upload File |
\end_inset |
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\begin_inset Text |
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Line 780 Uploads the selected file to your Constr
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\end_inset |
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</row> |
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<row topline="true"> |
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Line 789 Uploads the selected file to your Constr
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Retrieve Old Version |
Retrieve Old Version |
\end_inset |
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</row> |
<row topline="true" bottomline="false" newpage="false"> |
<row topline="true"> |
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\end_inset |
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<row topline="true"> |
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Line 825 Deletes the current resource
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Rename |
Rename |
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\begin_inset Text |
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\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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</cell> |
</row> |
</row> |
<row topline="true" bottomline="true" newpage="false"> |
<row topline="true" bottomline="true"> |
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\begin_inset Text |
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Line 843 Type a new name in the associated entry
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New Subdirectory |
New Subdirectory |
\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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\begin_inset Text |
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, is the section of LON-CAPA where you create and manage your course resources. |
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The figure explains what each button does. |
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How to Create New Content Pages |
How to Create New Content Pages |
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Content Pages |
Content Pages |
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are HTML documents that display the course information you are presenting. |
are HTML documents that display the course information you are presenting. |
To create new Content Pages, do the following: |
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button in the Construction Space, locate your HTML file, and use the |
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Upload File |
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button to create a content page in LON-CAPA. |
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Remember to upload any graphics your generated web pages may have included. |
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Is step one necessary? I don't see how it could be. |
To create new Content Pages, do the following: |
\layout Enumerate |
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Click the |
Click the |
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CSTR |
CSTR |
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button on the LON-CAPA remote. |
button on the LON-CAPA remote. |
You web page will change to your Construction Space. |
Your web page will change to your Construction Space. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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In Location bar of your browser, type in full URL of the new Content Page. |
In the Location bar of your browser, type in the full URL of the new Content |
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Page. |
Make sure the last part of the URL ends with |
Make sure the last part of the URL ends with |
\begin_inset Quotes eld |
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, for example, |
, for example, |
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http://www.s10.lite.msu.edu/priv/\SpecialChar \- |
http://www.s10.lite.msu.edu/priv/username/new_resource.html |
directory/new_resource.html |
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Press the Return or Enter key. |
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Press the Return or Enter key. |
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File not found: /home/wmsonj/priv/\SpecialChar \- |
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directory/new_resource.html |
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, and an Edit button. |
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\layout Enumerate |
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Type the content into the editor, |
Type the content into the editor, |
\emph on |
\emph on |
OR |
OR |
\emph default |
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copy and paste HTML source code into the editor. |
copy and paste HTML source code obtained through the use of some other |
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HTML authoring program into the editor. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Optionally, click the |
Optionally, click the |
Line 956 Repeat this process as many times as nec
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If you're following this as a tutorial, create at least one content page, |
If you're following this as a tutorial, create at least one content page, |
which we'll use later as raw material. |
which we'll use later as raw material. |
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Visit the FAQ at |
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http://help.lon-capa.org/ |
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if you get |
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unmatched tag |
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warnings. |
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How to Edit Existing Content Pages |
How to Edit Existing Content Pages |
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You may edit any any Content Pages that have been created. |
You may edit any Content Pages that have been created. |
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To edit Content Pages: |
To edit Content Pages: |
Line 980 Click on the link for the name of the Co
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Content Page. |
Content Page. |
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Press the |
Edit the HTML code, or copy and paste HTML source code into the editor. |
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\series bold |
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View |
Edit |
\series default |
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button to preview your Content Page. |
button. |
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\layout Enumerate |
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Finally, click the |
Line 1005 Save and then attempt to clean HTML
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Line 863 Save and then attempt to clean HTML
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button. |
button. |
If you do not do this, your work will not be saved. |
If you do not do this, your work will not be saved. |
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\layout Subsection |
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Creating Online Problems Using LON-CAPA |
Creating Online Problems Using LON-CAPA |
Line 1013 Creating Online Problems Using LON-CAPA
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Line 878 Creating Online Problems Using LON-CAPA
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If you're following this as a tutorial, go ahead and make one of each of |
If you're following this as a tutorial, go ahead and make one of each of |
these problem types now. |
these problem types now. |
We'll be using them later as raw material to assemble maps and sequences. |
We'll be using them later as raw material to assemble maps and sequences. |
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While several problem types are listed here, in LON-CAPA, all problems are |
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actually the same. |
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All problems are written in XML, which can be obtained and edited with |
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the |
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EditXML |
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button you'll see. |
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The problem types listed in this manual are actually just templates. |
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As your knowledge advances, you may wish to play with the XML representation |
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directly to see what you can do. |
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Problems Types |
Problems Types |
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There are five types of problems that can be created with the LON-CAPA system: |
In this manual we will cover five basic types of problems: Radio Response, |
Radio Response, Option Response, String Response, Numerical Response, and |
Option Response, String Response, Numerical Response, and Formula Response. |
Formula Response. |
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You will need to identify which types of problem you want to use and create |
You will need to identify which types of problem you want to use and create |
appropriate questions for your course. |
appropriate questions for your course. |
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Random Seed |
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Reset Submissions |
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Foils |
Foils |
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is a choice in a Radio Response or Option Response problem. |
is the statement after the drop-down box or radio button in a Radio Response |
For instance, True/False problems have two foils, one for True, and one |
or Option Response problem. |
for False. |
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Foils do not need to be text; they can be images or other resources. |
Foils do not need to be text; they can be images or other resources. |
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Line 950 Radio Response
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Radio Response |
Radio Response |
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problems represent multiple choice questions. |
problems present a list of foils, with buttons in front. |
A True/False problem is a special case of Radio Response problem with two |
The student can select |
foils, True or False. |
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one |
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Multiple choice problems contain between 3 and 10 foils. |
of these statements by clicking the appropriate radio button. |
You may display from three to five foils for each problem and the system |
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randomly picks the choices that are presented to the student. |
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Option Response |
Option Response |
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Problems |
Problems |
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Option Response problems present foils to the student with drop-down boxes. |
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A group of foils is created for each concept group, and the system will |
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pick one to present to the student from each group. |
Option Response |
The student must match each of his or her questions correctly to the possible |
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answers before receiving credit for the problem. |
problems present foils to the student with drop-down boxes. |
For more details, see the Create Option Response ( |
The student can select the matching choice for the foils from a list of |
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choices. |
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For more details, see Create Option Response in section |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Create Option Response Problem} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Create Option Response Problem} |
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String Response Problems |
String Response Problems |
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, then the student will definately get it wrong. |
, then the student will definitely get it wrong. |
There is some room for flexibility in the string processing, but it can |
There is some room for flexibility in the string processing, but it can |
be difficult to get it all right. |
be difficult to get it all right. |
Before you use a String Response problem, be sure you can easily characterize |
Before you use a String Response problem, be sure you can easily characterize |
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Line 1056 Numerical Response
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problems are answered by entering a number and (optionally) a unit, such |
problems are answered by entering a number and (optionally) a unit, such |
as 2.5 m/s^2. |
as 2.5 m/s^2. |
Tolerance and significant digits can be specified as well. |
Tolerance and required significant digits can be specified as well. |
\layout Subsubsection |
\layout Subsubsection |
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Formula Response Problems |
Formula Response Problems |
\layout Standard |
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Formula Response problems are questions in which the student types in a |
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math formula for the answer. |
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Formula Response |
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problems ask the student to type in a math formula for the answer. |
If the answer is |
If the answer is |
\begin_inset Formula \( x^{2}-11 \) |
\begin_inset Formula $x^{2}-11$ |
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, the student can enter "x^2 - 11", "x*x - 11", "x^2 + 21 - 10", etc. |
, the student can enter "x^2 - 11", "x*x - 11", "x^2 + 21 - 10", etc. |
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Line 1079 Formula Response problems are questions
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Creating Radio Response Problems |
Creating Radio Response Problems |
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file creatingNewProblemResource.eps |
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Line 1203 Creating A New Problem Resource
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To create an Radio Response |
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To create a Radio Response |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \index{Radio Response} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \index{Radio Response} |
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file radioResponse2.eps |
filename radioResponse2.eps |
width 3 80 |
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Line 1258 Radio Response Creation Form
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Line 1172 Radio Response Creation Form
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\layout Enumerate |
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In the drop-down option box as seen in |
In the drop-down option box as seen in figure |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Creating a new problem resource} |
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Edit |
Edit |
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button above the sample problem to enter edit mode. |
button above the sample problem to enter edit mode. |
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\layout Enumerate |
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In the |
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Line 1311 Response: One of N statements
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\series bold |
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Max Number of Shown Foils |
Max Number of Shown Foils |
\series default |
\series default |
text box, place the number of wrong answers you wish to supply to each |
text box, place the number of foils you wish to display to the student. |
student, in addition to the correct one. |
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and three are incorrect, enter |
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into this box. |
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\layout Enumerate |
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Locate |
Locate |
Line 1347 Four.
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\begin_inset Quotes erd |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
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true |
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in the |
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field. |
\layout Enumerate |
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Below it, you will see |
Below it, you will see |
Line 1368 Purple.
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\begin_inset Quotes erd |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
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false |
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in the |
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field. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Repeat the previous step until you've filled in all of the other incorrect |
Repeat the previous step until you've filled in all of the other incorrect |
Line 1386 Unused
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\layout Enumerate |
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placement htbp |
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wide false |
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\align center |
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\begin_inset Figure size 476 92 |
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file radioResponseHint.eps |
filename radioResponseHint.eps |
width 3 80 |
display color |
flags 9 |
size_type 1 |
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Scroll down to the Hint element, as shown in Figure |
Scroll down to the Hint element, as shown in Figure |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Radio Response Hint Element Figure} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Radio Response Hint Element Figure} |
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Line 1414 Scroll down to the Hint element, as show
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Type some text that will help students when they answer incorrectly. |
Type some text that will help students when they answer incorrectly. |
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You may delete the hint by selecting |
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Yes |
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from the |
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Delete |
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drop-down box. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Click the |
Click the |
Line 1439 true
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\series bold |
\series bold |
true |
true |
\series default |
\series default |
, so you can have questions with multiple correct answers. |
, but only one will be shown to any given student. |
If it is set to |
If it is set to |
\series bold |
\series bold |
false |
false |
Line 1469 Maximum Number of Shown Foils
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Line 1414 Maximum Number of Shown Foils
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box contains the number of incorrect answers, which will force them to |
box contains the number of incorrect answers, which will force them to |
all be displayed. |
all be displayed. |
If you wish to force the system to display the foils in the order you have |
If you wish to force the system to display the foils in the order you have |
created them in, type the HTML tag |
created them in, type the tag |
\series bold |
\series bold |
<norandom> |
<norandom /> |
\series default |
\series default |
into your problem text. |
into your problem text. |
This can be useful with the ever-popular |
This can be useful with the ever-popular |
Line 1484 All of the above
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Line 1429 All of the above
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choice, which must be displayed in the correct place or its meaning will |
choice, which must be displayed in the correct place or its meaning will |
change. |
change. |
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True/False |
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\begin_inset LatexCommand \index{True/False Problem} |
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A True/False problem is a Radio Response problem with two choices, True |
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and False. |
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set the |
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Maximum Number of Shown Foils |
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to |
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\begin_inset Quotes eld |
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true |
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For example, for the True/False question |
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Napolean conquered Japan in the year 189 A.D. |
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, mark the foil containing the answer |
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\begin_inset Quotes eld |
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False |
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as |
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true |
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, because it is the correct answer. |
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\layout Subsection |
\layout Subsection |
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Option Response |
Option Response |
Line 1547 Option Response
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Line 1442 Option Response
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\end_inset |
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Problems |
Problems |
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Option Response problems with Concept Groups |
\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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\begin_float fig |
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placement htbp |
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wide false |
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collapsed false |
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\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
\align center |
\align center |
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\begin_inset Figure size 476 280 |
\begin_inset Graphics FormatVersion 1 |
file optionResponseProblem.eps |
filename optionResponseProblem.eps |
width 3 80 |
display color |
flags 9 |
size_type 1 |
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rotateOrigin center |
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Line 1569 Option Response Problem
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Line 1476 Option Response Problem
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Each Option Response problem has three parts: |
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Each Option Response problem can have three parts: |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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The Concept Groups |
The Concept Groups |
Line 1609 Concept Group
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\series default |
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has some number of foils representing questions which are conceptually |
has some number of foils representing questions which are conceptually |
related. |
related. |
Option Response Problems can have between 4 and 8 Concept Groups in a problem. |
Option Response Problem Templates are available for 4 and 8 Concept Groups. |
When the Option Response problem is presented to a student, the LON-CAPA |
When the Option Response problem is presented to a student, the LON-CAPA |
system will randomly select one foil from each Concept Group and present |
system will randomly select one foil from each Concept Group and present |
it to the student. |
it to the student. |
In order to receive credit for the problem, the student must answer all |
In order to receive credit for the problem, the student must select the |
of the Concept Group foils correctly. |
corresponding option from the drop-down box for each given foil. |
\layout Subsubsection |
\layout Subsubsection |
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Example: Concept Group |
Example: Concept Group |
Line 1669 For each foil, the author marks it True
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Line 1577 For each foil, the author marks it True
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Example: Matching Problem |
Example: Matching Problem |
\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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You might want to ask the student to match musical compositions with their |
Option Response problems can be used as matching problems as well. |
composers. |
\layout Standard |
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For example, you might want to ask the student to match musical compositions |
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with their composers. |
You could create an Option Response problem with 4 Concept Groups, and |
You could create an Option Response problem with 4 Concept Groups, and |
place the following four things each in their own concept group: |
place the following four foil groups each in its own concept group: |
\layout Itemize |
\layout Itemize |
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Claire de Lune |
Claire de Lune |
Line 1680 Claire de Lune
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Line 1591 Claire de Lune
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\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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, Ballade |
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\begin_inset Foot |
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collapsed true |
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\begin_float footnote |
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\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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Debussy. |
Debussy. |
\end_float |
\end_inset |
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\layout Itemize |
\layout Itemize |
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The Pastoral Symphony |
The Pastoral Symphony, The Ninth Symphony |
\begin_float footnote |
\begin_inset Foot |
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collapsed true |
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\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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Beethoven's Sixth Symphony. |
Beethoven. |
\end_float |
\end_inset |
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\layout Itemize |
\layout Itemize |
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Sleeping Beauty Suite |
Sleeping Beauty Suite, The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies |
\begin_float footnote |
\begin_inset Foot |
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collapsed true |
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\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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Tchaikovsky. |
Tchaikovsky. |
\end_float |
\end_inset |
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\layout Itemize |
\layout Itemize |
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The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies |
Slavonic Dances, New World Symphony |
\begin_float footnote |
\begin_inset Foot |
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collapsed true |
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\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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Also Tchaikovsky, from The Nutcracker. |
Dvorak. |
\end_float |
\end_inset |
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\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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You could then add the following options to the option list: |
You could then add the following options to the option list: |
Line 1727 Schubert
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Line 1654 Schubert
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Tchaikovsky |
Tchaikovsky |
\layout Itemize |
\layout Itemize |
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Bach |
Dvorak |
\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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The same answers can be used more then once, or not at all, as you see fit. |
The same answers can be used more then once, or not at all, as you see fit. |
Line 1773 problem
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Line 1700 problem
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. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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In the drop-down option box as seen in |
In the drop-down option box as seen in figure |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Creating a new problem resource} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Creating a new problem resource} |
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\end_inset |
\end_inset |
Line 1805 Click the
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Line 1732 Click the
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Edit |
Edit |
\series default |
\series default |
button above the sample problem to enter edit mode. |
button above the sample problem to enter edit mode. |
\begin_float fig |
\begin_inset Float figure |
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placement htbp |
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wide false |
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collapsed false |
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\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
\align center |
\align center |
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\begin_inset Figure size 476 276 |
\begin_inset Graphics FormatVersion 1 |
file optionResponseEditing.eps |
filename optionResponseEditing.eps |
width 3 80 |
display color |
flags 9 |
size_type 1 |
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width 80page% |
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rotateOrigin center |
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lyxsize_type 1 |
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lyxwidth 476pt |
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lyxheight 276pt |
\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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Line 1825 Option Response Editor
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Line 1760 Option Response Editor
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\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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\end_float |
\end_inset |
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You should see the Option Response page open up, which should look something |
You should see the Option Response page open up, which should look something |
like what you see in figure |
like what you see in figure |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Option Response Editor Figure} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Option Response Editor Figure} |
Line 1847 Locate the
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Line 1783 Locate the
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Max Number of Shown Foils |
Max Number of Shown Foils |
\series default |
\series default |
element and type a number from 1 to 8 to display that number of questions. |
element and type a number from 1 to 8 to display that number of questions. |
You cannot display more then one foil from each concept group, so this |
You cannot display more than one foil from each concept group, so this |
option will only reduce the number of foils displayed, if it is less then |
option will only reduce the number of foils displayed, if it is less than |
the number of concept groups in your Option Response problem. |
the number of concept groups in your Option Response problem. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Line 1872 Save Changes
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Line 1808 Save Changes
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Save Changes |
Save Changes |
\series default |
\series default |
button, your option will not be selectable below. |
button, your option will not be selectable below. |
\layout Enumerate |
(You will delete unwanted options in the last step.) |
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To delete the irrelevant options from the Option Response question, select |
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that option from the |
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\series bold |
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Delete Option |
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dropdown, and hit the Save Changes button. |
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Do that for each option you wish to remove. |
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\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Now, you need to define the question foils. |
Now, you need to define the question foils. |
Line 1931 In the Hint area, provide a helpful hint
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Line 1859 In the Hint area, provide a helpful hint
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Save Changes |
Save Changes |
\series default |
\series default |
button. |
button. |
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\layout Enumerate |
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Make sure all the options you want to delete are not used for any of your |
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foils |
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\begin_inset Foot |
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collapsed true |
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\layout Standard |
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If a deleted option is used in a foil, it will appear in a text box in the |
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\series bold |
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Correct Option |
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\series default |
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area for that foil. |
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To make the drop-down box reappear, type an option already defined in the |
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\series bold |
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Select Options |
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\series default |
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field, and hit |
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\series bold |
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Submit Changes |
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\series default |
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A drop-down box will reappear. |
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\end_inset |
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To delete the irrelevant options from the Option Response question, select |
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that option from the |
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\series bold |
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Delete an Option |
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\series default |
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drop down, and hit the |
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\series bold |
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Save Changes |
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\series default |
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button. |
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Do that for each option you wish to remove. |
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\layout Subsubsection |
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Simple Option Response: No Concept Groups |
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\layout Standard |
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If you select |
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\series bold |
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Simple Option Response |
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\series default |
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from the drop-down box, you get a template that will allow you to enter |
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up to eight foils with no grouping. |
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The system will randomly mix these foils when presenting them to the student. |
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You can have more foils then the |
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\series bold |
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Max Num of Shown Foils |
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\series default |
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so that each student will not have the identical foils. |
\layout Subsection |
\layout Subsection |
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Creating a String Response Problem |
Creating a String Response Problem |
\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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To create an String Response problem, create a new resource as described |
To create a String Response problem, create a new resource as described |
in section |
in section |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Creating New Content Pages} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Creating New Content Pages} |
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Line 1968 problem
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Line 1953 problem
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. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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In the drop-down option box as seen in |
In the drop-down option box as seen in figure |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Creating a new problem resource} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Creating a new problem resource} |
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\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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, select |
, select |
\series bold |
\series bold |
Simple String Response Problem |
String Response Problem |
\series default |
\series default |
, and click the |
, and click the |
\series bold |
\series bold |
Line 1989 Click the
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Line 1974 Click the
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Edit |
Edit |
\series default |
\series default |
button above the sample problem to enter edit mode. |
button above the sample problem to enter edit mode. |
\begin_float fig |
\begin_inset Float figure |
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placement htbp |
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wide false |
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collapsed false |
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\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
\align center |
\align center |
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\begin_inset Figure size 476 320 |
\begin_inset Graphics FormatVersion 1 |
file stringResponseEditor.eps |
filename stringResponseEditor.eps |
width 3 80 |
display color |
flags 9 |
size_type 1 |
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width 80page% |
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rotateOrigin center |
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lyxsize_type 1 |
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lyxwidth 476pt |
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\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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Line 2009 String Response Editor
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Line 2002 String Response Editor
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\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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\end_float |
\end_inset |
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You should see the String Response editor page open up, which should look |
You should see the String Response editor page open up, which should look |
something like what you see in figure |
something like what you see in figure |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{String Response Editor Figure} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{String Response Editor Figure} |
Line 2019 String Response Editor
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Line 2013 String Response Editor
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. |
. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Clear the text from the Text Block at the top of the problem, and type in |
Clear the text from the |
your problem's question. |
\series bold |
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Text Block |
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\series default |
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at the top of the problem, and type in your problem. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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In the |
In the |
Line 2030 Answer Box
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Line 2027 Answer Box
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, type the correct answer. |
, type the correct answer. |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Select the answer condition from the drop down box. |
Select the answer condition from the drop-down. |
There are three cases to choose from: |
There are three cases to choose from: |
\begin_deeper |
\begin_deeper |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
Line 2048 Case Sensitive
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Line 2045 Case Sensitive
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\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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For example, this is useful in Chemistry, where HO and Ho are completely |
For example, this is useful in chemistry, where HO and Ho are completely |
different answers |
different answers |
\begin_float footnote |
\begin_inset Foot |
\end_deeper |
collapsed true |
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\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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Line 2064 HO
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Line 2062 HO
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Ho |
Ho |
\series default |
\series default |
is the element 67, Holmium, in the Lanthanides. |
is the element 67, Holmium, in the Lanthanides. |
\end_float |
\end_inset |
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The student must match the case of the answer. |
The student must match the case of the answer. |
\begin_deeper |
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\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Line 2078 ci
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Line 2076 ci
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\begin_inset Quotes eld |
\begin_inset Quotes eld |
\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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Case Insenstive |
Case Insensitive |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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Line 2142 Multiple Choice
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Line 2140 Multiple Choice
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The student's answers must contain the same letters as the question author's, |
The student's answers must contain the same letters as the question author's, |
but order is unimportent. |
but order is unimportant. |
This is usually used to give a multiple choice question in the question's |
This is usually used to give a multiple choice question in the question's |
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\series bold |
\series bold |
Line 2200 abcg
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Line 2198 abcg
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. |
\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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It is conventional to tell the students whether the question is case sensitive |
It is conventional to inform the students if the problem is case sensitive, |
or not. |
or that the order of the answers doesn't matter. |
\end_deeper |
\end_deeper |
\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Line 2212 Single Line Text Entry Area
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Line 2210 Single Line Text Entry Area
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block and set a length in the Size box. |
block and set a length in the Size box. |
This will only affect the size of the box on the screen; if you set the |
This will only affect the size of the box on the screen; if you set the |
box size to 2, the student can still enter 3 or more letters in their answer. |
box size to 2, the student can still enter 3 or more letters in their answer. |
\begin_deeper |
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\layout Comment |
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This seems like a great feature to either eliminate, or make useful. |
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Allowing the teacher to limit it to 3, and then not letting the student |
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type more then 3 chars might be a way of giving the student a hint. |
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Probably not worth it, as the problem text can always just say |
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\begin_inset Quotes eld |
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\end_inset |
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Pick two of the following |
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\begin_inset Quotes erd |
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\end_inset |
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This is probably not a useful feature. |
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\end_deeper |
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\layout Enumerate |
\layout Enumerate |
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Scroll down to the Hint element, and type some text that will help students |
Scroll down to the |
when they answer incorrectly. |
\series bold |
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Hint |
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\series default |
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element, and type some text that will help students when they answer incorrectl |
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y, or delete the hint by setting the |
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\series bold |
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Creating Numerical Response And Formula Response Problems |
Creating Numerical Response And Formula Response Problems |
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Numerical Response problems are answered by entering a number and an optional |
Numerical Response problems are answered by entering a number and an optional |
unit. |
unit. |
For instance, a numerical response problem might have an answer of |
For instance, a numerical response problem might have an answer of |
\begin_inset Formula \( 2m/s^{2} \) |
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Formula Response problems are answered by entering a mathematical formula. |
Formula Response problems are answered by entering a mathematical formula. |
For instance, a numerical response problem might have an answer of |
For instance, a numerical response problem might have an answer of |
\begin_inset Formula \( x^{2}+11 \) |
\begin_inset Formula $x^{2}+11$ |
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The answer may be in any equivalent format. |
The answer may be in any equivalent format. |
For instance, for |
For instance, for |
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Creating Numerical Response and Formula Response problems starts the same |
Creating Numerical Response and Formula Response problems starts the same |
as the other problem types, but because of the power of Numerical Response |
as the other problem types, but because of the power of Numerical Response |
and Formula Response problems, it is too difficult to cover them in this |
and Formula Response problems, they are covered in their own section after |
tutorial. |
the end of the tutorial. |
For more information about these problem types, please see section |
For more information about these problem types, please see section |
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Publishing Your Resources |
Publishing Your Resources |
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In order to make the content you've created available for courses to use, |
In order to make the content you've created available for use in courses, |
you must publish your content. |
you must publish your content. |
LON-CAPA provides an easy interface for publishing your content pages, |
LON-CAPA provides an easy interface for publishing your content pages, |
problem resources, and sequences. |
problem resources, and sequences. |
A common interface allows you to specify title, author information, keywords, |
You can specify title, author information, keywords, and other metadata. |
and other metadata. |
LON-CAPA uses this metadata for many things, and it's important to fill |
LON-CAPA uses this metadata for many things, and it's importent to fill |
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the metadata out as accurately as possible. |
the metadata out as accurately as possible. |
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For instance, if you create a problem and neglect to say in the title or |
For instance, if you create a problem and neglect to say in the title or |
subject of the problem what it is about, then a human who wants to use |
subject of the problem what it is about, then a human who wants to use |
that problem would have to read the problem itself to see what it was about, |
that problem would have to read the problem itself to see what it was about, |
which is much more difficult then just reading a title. |
which is much more difficult than just reading a title. |
A computer trying to do the same thing would just be out of luck; it is |
A computer trying to do the same thing would just be out of luck; it is |
too stupid to understand the problem statement at all. |
too stupid to understand the problem statement at all. |
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One example of metadata you use all the time is the <TITLE> of a webpage, |
One example of metadata is the <title> of a web page, which usually shows |
which usually shows up in the title bar of the browser. |
up in the title bar of the browser. |
That's information about the webpage itself, not actually part of the web |
That's information about the web page itself, not actually part of the |
page. |
web page. |
People use it when they bookmark a page, so they know what the page is. |
People use the title information when they bookmark a page, so they know |
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what the page is. |
Search engines use it as a clue about the content of the web page. |
Search engines use it as a clue about the content of the web page. |
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To publish a resource, log in and choose your role to be an Author. |
To publish a resource, log in and choose your role to be an Author. |
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Publish |
Publish |
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button for the resource you wish to publish. |
button for the resource you wish to publish. |
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You'll get a metadata screen that should look something like figure |
You'll get a metadata screen that should look something like figure |
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The language is the language the problem is written in. |
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The Publisher/Owner is the person who owns the problem; it should be the |
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someone who can help them. |
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is the language the problem is written in. |
In larger environments, it may be a coordinator or manager. |
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as a key word. |
as a key word. |
LON-CAPA pulls out likely-looking keywords for you so you can just click |
LON-CAPA pulls out words used in the text of the resource for you so you |
on them to make them keywords. |
can just click on their check boxes to make them keywords. |
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Additional keywords |
Additional keywords |
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, even though it doesn't appear in the original problem, because Physics |
, even though it doesn't appear in the original problem, because Physics |
uses that as a classification of problem type. |
uses that as a classification of problem type. |
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Finally, you need to set the copyright and distribution notice. |
Finally, you need to set the copyright and distribution permissions in the |
This setting controls who is allowed to use your resource. |
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so that students can use them. |
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Binding Together Resources In One Map: Page |
Creating Sequences |
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Map Editing Button |
Map Editor Selection |
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To join several resources into one page, you need to create a |
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Map |
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\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Map Editing Button Figure} |
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Click the button to get to the sequence editor. |
You can use either the advanced editor or the simplified editor. |
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Creating a Simple .sequence With The Simple Editor |
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Initial Map Editor |
Simple Map Editor |
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After the system notices the map does not yet exist and creates it for you. |
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\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Initial Map Editor FIgure} |
prompt (figure |
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), click the |
Note there are two windows. |
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Simple Edit |
as you add resources. |
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button to get to the simple map editor, which appears in figure |
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About The Editor |
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The Simple Editor can create .sequences and .pages which are linear, which |
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Example of the Map Editor |
On the right side of the simple editor is the |
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you can cut things out of the Target, copy from the Target to the Import, |
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On both sides of the screen, you can do a Group Search and a Group Import. |
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A Group Search allows you to run a search, then import selected results |
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space. |
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Checkboxes will appear next to the results in the Group Search, and you |
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can click the resource you wish to add to your map in the order that you |
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want them added. |
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After you select the resource, you will be presented with a screen that |
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be able to import the selected resources and work with them. |
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On the Import side, you can also browse for another Map, and load the resources |
Maps are very powerful and can do a lot. |
used in that map into your Import workspace. |
They can make decisions as the user progresses, going down different paths |
You can also discard the selected resources, clear all the resources, and |
under different circumstances. |
view the selected resource from the buttons on the Import side of the screen. |
For instance, a map can go down one path if the user gets a problem right, |
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and another path if they don't which will provide more help for the student. |
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To facilitate editing these powerful entities, LON-CAPA has a map editor |
Both list boxes support standard multi-select mechanisms as used in your |
that helps you take advantage of this power, as seen in figure |
OS. |
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The map editor can display the different paths in your browser, and allow |
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Finish |
Advanced Edit |
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area. |
button to get to the advanced map editor. |
The students in the course will progress along on path or another, depending |
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Different paths are represented with different lines in the map editor. |
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By the end of this section, we'll create the map represented in this figure. |
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the concept in the problem by having them go through some extra material |
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based on their performance, but the total uses of this feature are limited |
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Creating a Simple Map: Page |
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Clicked Start in the Map Constructor |
After clicking |
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Click the Start box. |
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You'll see what you see in figure |
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Link Resource |
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in the secondary window, then click on the |
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This creates a simple map that flows from beginning to end. |
This creates a simple map that flows from beginning to end. |
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file mapInsertResource.eps |
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into the secondary window, if you prefer, following the format you see |
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Creating Sequences |
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Creating a Course: Top-level Sequence |
Creating a Course: Top-level Sequence |
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Courses have a Top-level Map which defines the whole course. |
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This top-level map will often itself contain maps corresponding to homework |
assignments or weekly sequences. |
assignments, chapters, or units. |
To view your maps, you will need to make them part of a course. |
To view your maps, you will need to make them part of a course. |
Only Domain Administrators can make courses and set their Top-level maps, |
Only Domain Coordinators can make courses and set their Top-level maps, |
so coordinate with your Domain Adminstrator if you need to create courses. |
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Numerical Response |
Numerical Response |
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Numerical Response problems are very powerful. |
Numerical Response problems are very powerful. |
In fact, they are so powerful it would be impossible to fully explain what |
In fact, they are so powerful it would be impossible to fully explain what |
is possible in a document like this. |
is possible in a document like this. |
This chapter will focus on just getting you started with Numerical Response |
This chapter will focus on getting you started with Numerical Response |
problems, and showing you some of the possibilities, with no prerequisite |
problems, and showing you some of the possibilities, with no prerequisite |
knowlege necessary. |
knowledge necessary. |
The more you learn, the more you will find you can do. |
The more you learn, the more you will find you can do. |
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If you like, you can follow this chapter along as its own tutorial. |
If you like, you can follow this chapter along as its own tutorial. |
Create a Numerical Response problem using the instructions in section |
Create a Numerical Response problem using the instructions in section |
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The Parts of a Numerical Response Problem |
The Parts of a Numerical Response Problem |
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A Numerical Response problem has seven major parts by default, as seen in |
A Numerical Response problem has seven major parts by default, as seen in |
figure |
figure |
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The Script language is |
The Script language is |
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Perl |
Perl |
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You do not need to know Perl to use the Script block, as we will be stepping |
You do not need to know Perl to use the |
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is used to display the problem the student will see. |
is used to display the problem the student will see. |
In addition, you can place things in the |
In addition, you can place variables in the |
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parameter, which determines how closely the system will require the student |
parameter, which determines how closely the system will require the student's |
answer to be in order to count it correct. |
answer to be in order to count it correct. |
For technical reasons, it is almost never a good idea to set this parameter |
For technical reasons, it is almost never a good idea to set this parameter |
to zero |
to zero |
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Computers can only approximate computations involving real numbers. |
For instance, a computer's [decimal] answer to the simple problem |
For instance, a computer's [decimal] answer to the simple problem |
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to allow a tolerance factor, or the students will find it nearly impossible |
to allow a tolerance factor, or the students will find it nearly impossible |
to exactly match the computers idea of the answer. |
to exactly match the computers idea of the answer. |
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, though you may find the default too large for some problems. |
There are two kinds of tolerance. |
There are two kinds of tolerance. |
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, then anything between 8 and 12 is acceptable |
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For much the same reasons a tolerance is almost always a good idea, it's |
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is OK. |
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Any number in the tolerance field |
Any number in the tolerance field |
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will take anything in the range |
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symbol is a relative tolerance. |
For example, |
For example, |
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will accept anything between 9 and 11. |
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are the same. |
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time. |
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Simple Numerical Response Answer |
Simple Numerical Response Answer |
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has been set to something appropriate for this problem (unless this problem |
has been set to something appropriate for this problem. |
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Everything else has the default values from when the problem was created. |
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yourself. |
yourself. |
Note the last box in the HTML page has the answer LON-CAPA is looking for |
Note the last box in the HTML page has the answer LON-CAPA is looking for |
conveniently displayed for you, along with the range the computer will |
conveniently displayed for you, along with the range the computer will |
accept and the number of significant digits the computer requires. |
accept and the number of significant digits the computer requires when |
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As you're playing with the problem, if you use up all your tries or get |
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, separated by |
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is the smallest kind of instruction to the computer you can give. |
is the smallest kind of instruction to the computer. |
Most problems will be built from several statements. |
Most problems will be built from several statements. |
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very |
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good idea to adopt some sort of commenting standard, especially if you |
good idea to adopt some sort of commenting standard, especially if you |
are working in a group or others may use your problems in the future. |
are working in a group or you believe other people may use your problems |
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in the future. |
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One of the simplest statements in LON-CAPA is a |
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can hold any value in it. |
can hold any value in it. |
Simple values, such as a number or a string of text, start with a |
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, you need to assign to variables before you use them. |
, you need to assign to variables before you use them. |
Put the program in Figure |
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field of the Numerical Response. |
field of the Numerical Response: |
This creates a simple variable named |
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Variable names are |
Variable names are |
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There are many variable naming conventions, covering both how to name and |
how to capatalize variables |
how to capitalize variables |
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Some people use |
Some people use |
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underscore_to_separate_words |
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Many use uppercase letters to specify constants like |
Many use uppercase letters to specify constants like |
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What's really importent is to be consistent, so you don't have to guess |
What's really important is to be consistent, so you don't have to guess |
whether the variable you're thinking of is |
whether the variable you're thinking of is |
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coefFriction |
coefFriction |
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, or something else. |
, or something else. |
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It is a good idea to adopt a standard. |
It is a good idea to adopt a standard. |
If you are working with a group, you may wish to discuss it in your group |
If you are working with a group, you may wish to discuss it in your group |
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$variable2 = $variable + 2; |
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Now there's a variable called |
Now there is a variable called |
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$variable2 |
$variable2 |
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with the value |
with the the number |
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as its value. |
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If you are following this chapter as a tutorial, add the previous two lines |
If you are following this chapter as a tutorial, add the previous two lines |
and save the problem. |
to your |
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and submit the changes for the problem. |
There's no need to view it; there's still no visible change. |
There's no need to view it; there's still no visible change. |
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See the string: <b>$stringVar</b><br /> |
See the string: <b>$stringVar</b><br /> |
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If you save that and hit |
If you save that and hit |
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This means you can compute an answer to a question, which we'll see in |
This means you can compute an answer to a question, which we'll see in |
a bit. |
a bit. |
If you set the answer of the question to be |
If you set the answer of the question to be |
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$variable |
$variable |
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Save Changes |
Save Changes |
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3.0 |
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Functions |
Functions |
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allow you to manipulate these strings or numbers. |
allow you to manipulate these strings or numbers. |
By stringing together a series of functions, you can do a lot. |
Functions work like mathematical functions: They take some number of arguments |
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in, and return one argument, usually a number or a string for our purposes. |
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Functions |
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work like mathematical functions: They take some number of arguments in, |
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and return one argument, usually a number or a string for our purposes. |
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There are a lot of functions available in LON-CAPA. |
There are a lot of functions available in LON-CAPA. |
You can see a complete list at http://mileva.lite.msu.edu/loncapadocs/homework/hom |
You can see a complete list at http://mileva.lite.msu.edu/loncapadocs/homework/hom |
ework5.html. |
ework5.html. |
For now, let's just look at some simple examples. |
For now, let's just look at some simple examples. |
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$a = -3.0; |
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$b = &sin($a); |
\layout LyX-Code |
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$c = &pow(3.0, &abs($a)); |
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Some Function Calls |
Some Function Calls |
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In the |
In the |
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Script |
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of other function calls as parameters. |
of other function calls as parameters. |
The |
The |
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sin |
&sin |
\family default |
\family default |
function returns the sine of an angle expressed in radians. |
function returns the sine of an angle expressed in radians. |
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\family typewriter |
pow |
&pow |
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\family default |
raises the first parameter to the power of the second parameter. |
raises the first parameter to the power of the second parameter. |
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floor |
&abs |
\family default |
\family default |
returns the nearest integer below the parameter, which since 3 is already |
returns the absolute value of the argument. |
an integer is 3. |
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Randomization |
Randomization |
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For LON-CAPA, one of the most importent functions is the |
For LON-CAPA, one of the most important functions is the |
\family typewriter |
\family typewriter |
random |
random |
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function. |
function. |
Random takes three parameters, a |
Random takes three parameters: a |
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\emph on |
lower limit |
lower limit |
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Line 3998 interval
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The |
The |
\family typewriter |
\family typewriter |
random |
&random |
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function returns a random value between the upper and lower limit, some |
function returns a random value between the upper and lower limit, some |
integer number of |
integer number of |
Line 4008 interval
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's away from the lower limit. |
's away from the lower limit. |
Thus, for example, |
Thus, for example, |
\family typewriter |
\family typewriter |
&rand(1,2,.2) |
&random(1,2,.2) |
\family default |
\family default |
might return 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, or 2. |
might return 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, or 2. |
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&random |
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uses a uniform distribution. |
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Other distributions are available in LON-CAPA, and can be found by consulting |
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the function list. |
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\layout LyX-Code |
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$a = &random(1,10,1); |
$a = &random(1.0,10.0,1.0); |
\layout LyX-Code |
\layout LyX-Code |
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$b = &random(-10, -3, 1); |
$b = &random(-10.0, -3.0, 1.0); |
\layout LyX-Code |
\layout LyX-Code |
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$answer = $a+$b; |
$answer = $a+$b; |
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If you put the script in figure |
If you put the script in figure |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Sample Random Calls figure} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Sample Random Calls figure} |
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, without the quotes for either of them. |
, without the quotes for either of them. |
(It is a good idea to create a variable to hold the answer and call it |
(It is a good idea to create a variable to hold the answer and call it |
$answer. |
$answer, or some other reasonably standard name. |
Do not try to compute the answer in the |
Do not try to compute the answer in the |
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Answer |
Answer |
Line 4123 Random Seed
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Line 4342 Random Seed
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Script |
Script |
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, you are no longer guarenteed to get the same problem.) |
, you are no longer guaranteed to get the same problem.) |
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If you're doing this as a tutorial, try a few random seeds to see what happens. |
If you're doing this as a tutorial, try a few random seeds to see what happens. |
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Line 4353 Dynamic, Randomized Problems: Putting It
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Now you have all the tools to create those wonderful dynamic, randomized |
Now you have all the tools to create those wonderful dynamic, randomized |
problems that you've seen in LON-CAPA. |
problems that you've seen in LON-CAPA. |
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For example, try filling out your problem with the parameters shown in |
For example, try filling out your problem with the parameters shown in |
figure |
figure |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Slope Problem Parameters Figure} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Slope Problem Parameters Figure} |
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Line 4394 Slope Problem Parameters
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When creating randomized problems, you want to make sure that the problems |
When creating randomized problems, you want to make sure that the problems |
always have an answer! Consider what might happen if I had chosen the two |
always have an answer. |
slopes |
Consider what might happen if I had chosen the two slopes |
\emph on |
\emph on |
both |
both |
\emph default |
\emph default |
with the expression |
with the expression |
\family typewriter |
\family typewriter |
&rand(-1,1,.2) |
&random(-1.0,1.0,.2) |
\family default |
\family default |
. |
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One out of ten students would get a problem where both slopes were equal, |
One out of ten students would get a problem where both slopes were equal, |
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There are many ways to avoid this, one of the easiest of which is picking |
There are many ways to avoid this, one of the easiest of which is picking |
one slope negative and one positive. |
one slope negative and one positive. |
This same problem can show up in many other places, too, so be careful. |
This same problem can show up in many other places, too, so be careful. |
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LON-CAPA has functions for several common random distributions; consult |
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the function list at http://mileva.lite.msu.edu/loncapadocs/homework/homework5.html |
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for a complete list and parameter specification. |
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Units, Format |
Units, Format |
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\layout Standard |
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Numerical Response problems can require units. |
Numerical Response problems can require units. |
In the problem editting form, place the desired unit in the |
In the problem editing form, place the desired unit in the |
\series bold |
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Unit |
Unit |
\series default |
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\begin_inset Quotes eld |
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2E |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
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\begin_inset Quotes erd |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
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will display three significant digit in traditional notation. |
will display two digits after the decimal point. |
You can use any number that you want instead of |
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For More Information |
For More Information |
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\layout Standard |
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It's always a good idea to look at other people's LON-CAPA problems, especially |
The full power of Perl is well outside the scope of this document. |
those from the same discipline as your problems, and see what they are |
Looking in the function list at |
doing. |
\newline |
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http://mileva.lite.msu.edu/loncapadocs/homework/homework5.html |
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Very often, the easiest way to create a new problem is to copy it and modify |
can give you some ideas. |
the copy until it does what you need. |
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The more complicated a problem is, the more time you'll save by doing this. |
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You may also find new ideas you can use and elaborate on in your problems. |
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Is there UI for this? Check. |
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The full power of the Perl is well outside the scope of this document. |
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Looking in the function list at http://mileva.lite.msu.edu/loncapadocs/homework/ho |
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mework5.html can give you some ideas. |
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O'Reilly has some good Perl books. |
O'Reilly has some good Perl books. |
The Perl 5 pocket reference will contain more then what you need to know |
The Perl 5 Pocket Reference will contain more than what you need to know |
to use LON-CAPA, available at http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/perlpr3/ . |
to use LON-CAPA, available at |
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\newline |
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http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/perlpr3/ . |
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If you have any problems, consult http://help.loncapa.org/fom/cache/5.html |
If you have any problems, consult http://help.loncapa.org/fom/cache/5.html |
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If you don't find the answer to your problem, please help us expand the |
If you don't find the answer to your problem, please help us expand the |
FAQ by emailing us your question so we can answer it. |
FAQ by submitting a new pending question. |
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Our advanced users often come to prefer the XML interface for the problems, |
Our advanced users often come to prefer the XML interface for the problems, |
Line 4326 Formula Response
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Problems |
Problems |
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Formula Response Problem |
Formula Response Problem |
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Formula response problems asks the student to type in a formula as an answer. |
Formula response problems asks the student to type in a formula as an answer. |
If the answer is |
If the answer is |
\begin_inset Formula \( 2x^{2}+4 \) |
\begin_inset Formula $2x^{2}+4$ |
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, the student is allowed to type |
, the student is allowed to type |
Line 4381 x*x + x*x + 4
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As you may know, it is extremely difficult to determine whether a given |
As you may know, it is extremely difficult to determine whether a given |
expression is exactly equal to another expression in general. |
expression is exactly equal to another expression in general. |
For example, is |
For example, is |
\begin_inset Formula \( \sin 2x=2\sin x\cos x \) |
\begin_inset Formula $\sin 2x=2\sin x\cos x$ |
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? Symbolically proving it one way or another is impossible in general. |
? Symbolically proving it one way or another is impossible in general. |
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If your answer and the student's answer agree at the sampling points within |
If your answer and the student's answer agree at the sampling points within |
your given tolerance factor, the student's answer will be accepted, otherwise |
your given tolerance factor, the student's answer will be accepted, otherwise |
it will be rejected. |
it will be rejected. |
\layout Comment |
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What's up with the x,y@1,2:4,3#2 stuff? |
Sampling Specifications |
\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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Formula Response problems are otherwise virtually identical to Numeric Response |
To specify where to sample the formulas for determining whether the student's |
problems. |
answer is correct, you need to put a sampling specification in the |
\layout Subsubsection |
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Sample Points |
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Sample Point Specifications |
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\begin_inset LatexCommand \index{Sample Points} |
\begin_inset LatexCommand \index{Sample Points} |
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The sampling specifications takes the following format: |
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\layout Enumerate |
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A comma separated list of the variables you wish to interpret, |
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\layout Enumerate |
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followed by |
\layout Itemize |
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a comma seperated list of the variables you wish to have sampled, |
@ |
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followed by an @ |
(not in quotes), |
\layout Itemize |
\layout Enumerate |
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followed by a comma seperated list of values as long as your list of variables, |
followed by any number of the following two things, separated by semi-colons: |
representing the sample points |
\begin_deeper |
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a comma separated list of as many numbers as there are variables, which |
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specifies one sampling point, OR |
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a comma separated list of as many numbers as there are variables, followed |
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by a colon, followed by another list of as many numbers as there are variables, |
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optionally followed by a semi-colon, and more comma seperated lists as in |
The first form specifies one point to sample. |
the previous item. |
The second form specifies a range for each variable, and the system will |
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take as many random samples from that range as the number after the #. |
\layout Standard |
\layout Standard |
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For |
For |
\begin_inset Formula \( 2x^{2}+4 \) |
\begin_inset Formula $2x^{2}+4$ |
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\end_inset |
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, with one variable |
, with one variable |
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, one could specify |
, one could specify |
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, which will sample the answers only at 2. |
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(This is generally a bad idea, as the student could get lucky and match |
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at that point) |
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\begin_inset Quotes eld |
\begin_inset Quotes eld |
\end_inset |
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x@2;3;4;5 |
x@1:5#4 |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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will takes 4 samples from somewhere between 1 and 5. |
(It is generally a good idea to give a few sample points.) For |
\layout Itemize |
\begin_inset Formula \( 2y^{3}+2x \) |
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\end_inset |
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, with two variables, one could specify |
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\begin_inset Quotes eld |
\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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x,y@1,2;1,3;2,3;2,2 |
x@1:5#4;10 |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
\begin_inset Quotes erd |
\end_inset |
\end_inset |
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ARROWS (LEFT and RIGHT) |
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LOGOUT (LOGOUT) |
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