Create SOLE Exam Questions
- Skye Stocum
- Cassandra Rinker
Accessing the Exams Tool
To get started, open the Exams Tool. At the top of the screen, you’ll see two options for managing questions:
Question Bank: Add, delete, and manage questions.
Import/Export Questions: Import or export questions in plain text or other supported formats.
To create new questions:
Click Question Bank, then select the green Circle + button at the top left.
Choose from the available question types: Multiple Choice, True/False, Essay, Matching, Fill in the Blank, Multiple Select, Ordering, and Hotspot.
Adding and Formatting Questions
When adding a question, use the HTML editor toolbar above the dialog box. This toolbar contains standard word processing tools for entering and editing text.
Copying from Word: Use the "Paste from Word" button to remove extra formatting, ensuring optimal question display during exams.
Inserting Images: Click the Image icon on the HTML toolbar to open the image dialog. Use the Browse button to upload a new image or select from the File Manager. Avoid pasting images directly to prevent display issues.
Organizing with Titles, Categories, and Tags
Under the Title, Category, & Tags tab:
Add a title, category, and tags for easier question organization.
To add categories and tags, type in the text box, then select the suggested text to save it. You can also reuse previously added tags.
Adding Feedback and Notes
The Feedback & Notes tab allows you to provide feedback that students will see upon exam completion, depending on the exam’s settings:
General Feedback: Displays for all questions, regardless of the student’s answer.
Correct Answer Feedback: Shows only when a student answers correctly.
Wrong Answer Feedback: Shows only when a student answers incorrectly.
Notes can also be added here, which are visible only to instructors for additional context.
Finalizing the Question
Once the question is complete, click:
Save to exit, or
Save and make another to continue creating more questions.