Math (clozeformulaV2)
The math Question is referenced by its Question type in the code, which is clozeformulaV2
. This Question allows students to enter a math response into one or more response boxes, set by the author. These response boxes can be placed on more than one line, as part of an equation or inline with text.
- Read the authoring documentation for a description of what this Question does.
- Read the developer reference documentation to see configuration options for this Question type.
Attributes
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text_blocks array
List of custom text blocks. Maximum length 9 characters.
Default: []
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is_math boolean
Set to true to have LaTeX or MathML contents to be rendered with mathjax.
Default: false
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metadata object
Object containing additional information about the question.
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metadata.distractor_rationale string
Used to display individual response feedback/rationale to the student.
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metadata.rubric_reference string
A unique identifier for the rubric to be used with the question - defaults to course rubric if assigned in activity
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metadata.sample_answer string
A sample answer to be displayed on the Learnosity Reports API. HTML is supported.
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metadata.acknowledgements string
References for any text passages, documents, images etc. used in the question.
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metadata.distractor_rationale_response_level array
Used to display individual response feedback/rationale to the learner, at the relevant response level.
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stimulus string
The question stimulus. This can include text, tables, images, resources and LaTeX entered via the Math Editor.
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stimulus_review string
HTML/Text content displayed only in review state rendered above the response area. Supports embedded Feature <span> tags. Will override stimulus in review state.
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instructor_stimulus string
HTML/Text content displayed when
showInstructorStimulus
is set totrue
on the activity. Supports embedded Feature <span> tags. -
type string
Type of question being asked, e.g. 'association'
Default: "clozeformulaV2"
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ui_style object
Object used to control different aspects of the UI
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ui_style.fontsize string
Controls the size of base font for this question. Options are among 'small', 'normal', 'large', 'xlarge' and 'xxlarge'.
Default: "normal"
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ui_style.validation_stem_numeration string
Numeration character to be displayed to the left of the validation label.
Default: "number"
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ui_style.response_font_scale string
This scales the font relative to the question's font size. Possible values:
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"boosted"
150% -
"normal"
100%
Default: "boosted"
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ui_style.type string
Keyboard style. See Keypad Customization for more information. Possible values:
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"floating-keyboard"
A movable keypad appears when the learner brings focus into the response box
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"block-keyboard"
A fixed keypad that is always visible
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"block-on-focus-keyboard"
A fixed keypad appears when the learner brings focus into the response box
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"no-input-ui"
No keypad
Default: "block-on-focus-keyboard"
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ui_style.min_width stringUnits
Controls the minimum width of the response input area, e.g. 550px
Default: ""
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ui_style.keyboard_below_response_area boolean
When enabled, this will position the floating keyboard below the last line of the response area. Otherwise, this will partially overlap the response area.
Default: false
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feedback_attempts number
If instant_feedback is true, this field determines how many times the user can click on the 'Check Answer' button. 0 means unlimited.
Default: 0
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instant_feedback boolean
Flag to determine whether to display a 'Check Answer' button to provide instant feedback to the user.
Default: false
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validation object
In this section, configure the correct answer(s) for the question.
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validation.allow_negative_scores boolean
Negative scores will be normalised to zero by default. Allowing negative scores, on the other hand, means that the score can drop below zero when penalties are applied.
Default: false
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validation.penalty number
Value indicating the marks deducted for an incorrect response.
Default: 0
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validation.min_score_if_attempted number
Positive value indicating the minimum score if a student attempted the question.
Default: 0
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validation.scoring_type string
The way in which marks are distributed for the question. Possible options:
'exactMatch': Exact Match - All parts of the question must be answered correctly to receive a mark.
'partialMatchV2': Partial Match - Each correct response element will be scored individually, and the overall question score will be divided between the responses.
'partialMatch': Partial Match per Response - Each correct response element will be awarded an individual score.Default: "exactMatch"
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validation.unscored boolean
When enabled, this option will remove all scoring from the question. This is useful for creating practice questions.
Default: false
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validation.valid_response object
An object containing the valid response score and value.
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validation.valid_response.score number
Score awarded for the correct response(s).
Default: 1
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validation.valid_response.value array
A collection of arrays containing objects with the valid response.
Default: []
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].method string
The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.
Default: "equivLiteral"
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].value string
The value to match against
Default: ""
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].aria_label string
A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users
Default: ""
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].options object
Extra options for the selected method.
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].options.decimalPlaces number
Number of significant decimal places: default is 10. Max is 10.
Default: 10
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].options.setDecimalSeparator string
Select a decimal separator. Options are: dot or comma.
Default: "."
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].method string
The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.
Default: "equivLiteral"
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].value string
The value to match against
Default: ""
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].aria_label string
A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users
Default: ""
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].options object
Extra options for the selected method.
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].options.decimalPlaces number
Number of significant decimal places: default is 10. Max is 10.
Default: 10
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validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].options.setDecimalSeparator string
Select a decimal separator. Options are: dot or comma.
Default: "."
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validation.automarkable boolean
Defines whether the question will be marked automatically, or must be marked manually.
Default: true
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validation.alt_responses array
Add an alternate response if there is more than one correct overall solution to a question.
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validation.alt_responses[ ].score number
Score if the alternative response is correct.
Default: 1
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value array
An array of arrays that contain the valid responses.
Default: []
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].method string
The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.
Default: "equivLiteral"
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].value string
The value to match against
Default: ""
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].aria_label string
A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users
Default: ""
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].options object
Extra options for the selected method.
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].options.decimalPlaces number
Number of significant decimal places: default is 10. Max is 10.
Default: 10
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].options.setDecimalSeparator string
Select a decimal separator. Options are: dot or comma.
Default: "."
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].method string
The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.
Default: "equivLiteral"
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].value string
The value to match against
Default: ""
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].aria_label string
A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users
Default: ""
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options object
Extra options for the selected method.
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.decimalPlaces number
Number of significant decimal places: default is 10. Max is 10.
Default: 10
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validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.setDecimalSeparator string
Select a decimal separator. Options are: dot or comma.
Default: "."
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].score number
Score if the alternative response is correct.
Default: 1
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value array
An array of arrays that contain the valid responses.
Default: []
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].method string
The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.
Default: "equivLiteral"
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].value string
The value to match against
Default: ""
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].aria_label string
A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users
Default: ""
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].options object
Extra options for the selected method.
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].options.decimalPlaces number
Number of significant decimal places: default is 10. Max is 10.
Default: 10
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].options.setDecimalSeparator string
Select a decimal separator. Options are: dot or comma.
Default: "."
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].method string
The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.
Default: "equivLiteral"
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].value string
The value to match against
Default: ""
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].aria_label string
A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users
Default: ""
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options object
Extra options for the selected method.
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.decimalPlaces number
Number of significant decimal places: default is 10. Max is 10.
Default: 10
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validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.setDecimalSeparator string
Select a decimal separator. Options are: dot or comma.
Default: "."
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handwriting_recognises string
A string with the name of one of the available math grammar sets.
Default: "standard"
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is_dynamic_content boolean
This attribute will be set to true when the Question has been created by the Math Question Generator.
Default: false
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template string
A string containing markup e.g. {{response}}, which define where response areas will be rendered. HTML supported tags
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equiv_literal_legacy boolean
Allows equivLiteral (2)(x) evaluate to true.
Default: false
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response_containers array
Configure attributes, such as Height and Width, for each response container individually.
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response_containers[ ].template string
The initial value in the formula field. If response containers are used, only they will be editable.
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response_containers[ ].width stringUnits
Width of an individual response container, in pixels. Individual container setting.
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response_containers[ ].height stringUnits
Height of an individual response container, in pixels. Individual container setting.
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response_containers[ ].aria_label string
The ARIA label for the response container. The label will be "Response area" by default if no label is provided.
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response_containers[ ][ ].template string
The initial value in the formula field. If response containers are used, only they will be editable.
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response_containers[ ][ ].width stringUnits
Width of an individual response container, in pixels. Individual container setting.
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response_containers[ ][ ].height stringUnits
Height of an individual response container, in pixels. Individual container setting.
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response_containers[ ][ ].aria_label string
The ARIA label for the response container. The label will be "Response area" by default if no label is provided.
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response_container response container object
Define the template and dimensions for all response containers.
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response_container.template string
The initial value in the formula field. If response containers are used, only they will be editable.
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response_container.height stringUnits
Height of the response container, in pixels. Global setting.
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response_container.width stringUnits
Width of the response container, in pixels. Global setting.
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response_container.aria_label string
The ARIA label for the response container. The label will be "Response area" by default if no label is provided.
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showHints boolean
Disables hint, including keyboard shortcuts and group titles, shown on the keyboard's top left corner when hovering over a symbol group key.
Default: true
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horizontal_layout boolean
Enables a horizontal layout with ten columns and two rows.
Default: false
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math_image_capture boolean
Controls whether the learner can enter their response by capturing an image of handwritten math.
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Response format
The data returned in the response format for this Question is the math response(s) entered by the student into one or more response boxes, set by the author.
Response format examples
{
"value": [
"1",
"2"
],
"responses": [
[1+2=3]
],
"type": "array",
"apiVersion": "v2.173.0",
"revision": 1,
"feedbackAttemptsCount": 1
}
Response attributes
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value array
The full math formula(s) built based on the student's responses. These formulas are the scoreable answers.
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responses array
The responses that the student entered into each individual response box, if complex formulas with multiple response boxes are used.
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type string
Informs the scoring engine about what kind of data to expect in the values entered by the student. For this Question type, you must always supply a string for this attribute with the value
"array"
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apiVersion string
The version of the Questions API that returned this response.
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revision numeric
Keeps track of the number of Question attempt submissions, i.e. how many times the student answered the Question and submitted it.
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feedbackAttemptsCount numeric
Keeps track of the number of feedback attempts.