To create an advanced question type click the Advanced tab on the Create a Question page.
The advanced question types all use TeX formatting instead of an HTML editor:
Multiple Choice (static choices)
This type is similar to the basic multiple choice question, but does not allow the answer choices to be randomized.
TeX Multiple Choice
A slightly more complex formatting choice for a multiple choice question. The choices are shuffled each time a new copy of the question is published.
Requirements - at least two answer choices and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - yes, to both
Randomization level - low/medium
TeX Open
Allows for the inclusion of a script in either Javascript or C to accompany the question and provide additional randomization. Can be used to create the following additional types:
Multiple Choice
A complex formatting choice for a high level of randomization in a question.
Requirements - at least two answer choices and an explanation of the solution
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - yes, to both
Randomization level - low-high (based on how it is utilized)
Numerical TeX
A numerical free response question that grades with a default of 1% deviation from the provided answer.
Requirements - coded portion for the calculation
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - homework only
Randomization level - low-high
Algebraic Free Response
Algebraic free response expects an algebraic equation as an answer. X+1 is the same thing as 1+X, but π is not the same as 3.14 (values must be exact).
Requirements - global free answer type and quotes around solution equation.
Automatically graded - yes
Multi-part - yes
Eligible for homework or test - homework only
Randomization level - low-high