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Note: This function may only be used for exam assignments and is compatible with either online or bubble sheet formats.

Why should I award partial credit?

Using multiple choice problems for exams can be efficient as it allows for quick turn-around in grading and allows students to access solutions while the material is still fresh in their mind. However, the all-or-nothing format of these questions is not always reflective of student learning. By awarding partial credit for a “second best” answer on a multiple-choice item, you will provide students with a more accurate measure of the knowledge and skills they have gained.

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Creating Multiple Choice Questions for Partial Credit

There are two options for creating multiple choice questions on Quest. The first option, as detailed on this wiki page, is to create them using the HTML format through your Editor role.

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Note: If you only want to make a few intelligent distractors through variables, you may use the option “\choice{}{#}{@bbb}” to create options with values from other versions of the question. These would represent random, or unintelligent distractors.

Awarding Partial Credit

There are two ways to award partial credit. First, when creating a new item, and second on the assignment.

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