Cloze chemistry (clozechemistry)

The cloze chemistry Question is referenced by its Question type in the code, which is clozechemistry. This Question allows students to enter chemical formulas into empty response boxes, which may form part of an equation, or appear in the middle of the 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.

Examples

{
	"response_id": "60009",
	"instant_feedback": true,
	"response_containers": [{
		"template": "25 + 45={{response}}"
	}],
	"stimulus": "It takes John 25 minutes to walk to the car park and 45 minutes to drive to work.",
	"template": "<p>{{response}} minutes = {{response}} hour and {{response}} minutes</p><p>John needs to get out of the house at {{response}}:{{response}}a.m. in order to get to work at 9:00a.m.</p>
",
	"type": "clozeformula",
	"ui_style": {
		"fontsize": "",
		"type": "block-on-focus-keyboard"
	},
	"validation": {
		"scoring_type": "exactMatch",
		"valid_response": {
			"score": 1,
			"value": [
				[{
					"method": "isTrue",
						"options": {
						"decimalPlaces": 10,
					}
				}],
				[{
					"method": "equivLiteral",
					"value": "1",
					"options": {
						"ignoreOrder": false
					}
				}],
				[{
					"method": "equivLiteral",
					"value": "10",
					"options": {
						"ignoreOrder": false
					}
				}],
				[{
					"method": "equivValue",
					"value": "7",
					"options": {
						"decimalPlaces": 10
					}
				}],
				[{
					"method": "equivLiteral",
					"value": "50",
					"options": {
						"ignoreOrder": false
					}
				}]
			]
		}
	}
}

Attributes

text_blocks array

List of custom text blocks. Maximum length 9 characters.

Default: []
is_math boolean

Set to true to have LaTeX or MathML contents to be rendered with mathjax.

Default: false
metadata object

Object containing additional information about the question.
metadata.distractor_rationale string

Used to display individual response feedback/rationale to the student.
metadata.rubric_reference string

A unique identifier for the rubric to be used with the question - defaults to course rubric if assigned in activity
metadata.sample_answer string

A sample answer to be displayed on the Learnosity Reports API. HTML is supported.
metadata.acknowledgements string

References for any text passages, documents, images etc. used in the question.
metadata.distractor_rationale_response_level array

Used to display individual response feedback/rationale to the learner, at the relevant response level. Note that this is a premium Learnosity feature, contact Learnosity support to have it enabled.
stimulus string

The question stimulus. This can include text, tables, images, resources and LaTeX entered via the Math Editor.
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.
instructor_stimulus string

HTML/Text content displayed when showInstructorStimulus is set to true on the activity. Supports embedded Feature <span> tags.
type string

Type of question being asked, e.g. 'association'

Default: "clozechemistry"
ui_style object

Object used to control different aspects of the UI
ui_style.fontsize string

Controls the size of base font for this question. Options are among 'small', 'normal', 'large', 'xlarge' and 'xxlarge'.

Default: "normal"
ui_style.validation_stem_numeration string

Numeration character to be displayed to the left of the validation label.

Default: "number"
ui_style.response_font_scale string

This scales the font relative to the question's font size. Possible values:
- "boosted" 150%
- "normal" 100%
Default: "boosted"
ui_style.type string

Keyboard style. See Keypad Customization for more information. Possible values:
- "floating-keyboard"
  A movable keypad appears when the learner brings focus into the response box
- "block-keyboard"
  A fixed keypad that is always visible
- "block-on-focus-keyboard"
  A fixed keypad appears when the learner brings focus into the response box
- "no-input-ui"
  No keypad
Default: "block-on-focus-keyboard"
ui_style.min_width stringUnits

Controls the minimum width of the response input area, e.g. 550px

Default: ""
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
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
instant_feedback boolean

Flag to determine whether to display a 'Check Answer' button to provide instant feedback to the user.

Default: false
validation object

In this section, configure the correct answer(s) for the question.
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
validation.penalty number

Value indicating the marks deducted for an incorrect response.

Default: 0
validation.min_score_if_attempted number

Positive value indicating the minimum score if a student attempted the question.

Default: 0
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"
validation.unscored boolean

When enabled, this option will remove all scoring from the question. This is useful for creating practice questions.

Default: false
validation.valid_response object

An object containing the valid response score and value.
validation.valid_response.score number

Score awarded for the correct response(s).

Default: 1
validation.valid_response.value array

A collection of arrays containing objects with the valid response.

Default: []
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].method string

The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.

Default: "equivLiteral"
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].value string

The value to match against

Default: ""
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].aria_label string

A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users

Default: ""
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].options object

Extra options for the selected method.
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].options.ignoreLeadingAndTrailingSpaces boolean

Setting it to true allows treating ' a ' and 'a' as the same.

Default: true
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].options.treatMultipleSpacesAsOne boolean

Setting it to true allows treating 'a b' and 'a b' as the same.

Default: true
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ].options.inverseResult boolean

Return the opposite result

Default: false
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].method string

The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.

Default: "equivLiteral"
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].value string

The value to match against

Default: ""
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].aria_label string

A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users

Default: ""
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].options object

Extra options for the selected method.
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].options.ignoreLeadingAndTrailingSpaces boolean

Setting it to true allows treating ' a ' and 'a' as the same.

Default: true
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].options.treatMultipleSpacesAsOne boolean

Setting it to true allows treating 'a b' and 'a b' as the same.

Default: true
validation.valid_response.value[ ][ ][ ].options.inverseResult boolean

Return the opposite result

Default: false
validation.automarkable boolean

Defines whether the question will be marked automatically, or must be marked manually.

Default: true
validation.alt_responses array

Add an alternate response if there is more than one correct overall solution to a question.
validation.alt_responses[ ].score number

Score if the alternative response is correct.

Default: 1
validation.alt_responses[ ].value array

An array of arrays that contain the valid responses.

Default: []
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].method string

The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.

Default: "equivLiteral"
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].value string

The value to match against

Default: ""
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].aria_label string

A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users

Default: ""
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].options object

Extra options for the selected method.
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].options.ignoreLeadingAndTrailingSpaces boolean

Setting it to true allows treating ' a ' and 'a' as the same.

Default: true
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].options.treatMultipleSpacesAsOne boolean

Setting it to true allows treating 'a b' and 'a b' as the same.

Default: true
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ].options.inverseResult boolean

Return the opposite result

Default: false
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].method string

The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.

Default: "equivLiteral"
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].value string

The value to match against

Default: ""
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].aria_label string

A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users

Default: ""
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options object

Extra options for the selected method.
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.ignoreLeadingAndTrailingSpaces boolean

Setting it to true allows treating ' a ' and 'a' as the same.

Default: true
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.treatMultipleSpacesAsOne boolean

Setting it to true allows treating 'a b' and 'a b' as the same.

Default: true
validation.alt_responses[ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.inverseResult boolean

Return the opposite result

Default: false
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].score number

Score if the alternative response is correct.

Default: 1
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value array

An array of arrays that contain the valid responses.

Default: []
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].method string

The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.

Default: "equivLiteral"
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].value string

The value to match against

Default: ""
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].aria_label string

A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users

Default: ""
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].options object

Extra options for the selected method.
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].options.ignoreLeadingAndTrailingSpaces boolean

Setting it to true allows treating ' a ' and 'a' as the same.

Default: true
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].options.treatMultipleSpacesAsOne boolean

Setting it to true allows treating 'a b' and 'a b' as the same.

Default: true
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ].options.inverseResult boolean

Return the opposite result

Default: false
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].method string

The method used to compare user input against the valid response value.

Default: "equivLiteral"
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].value string

The value to match against

Default: ""
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].aria_label string

A plain text version of the correct answer, available in review state for screen reader users

Default: ""
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options object

Extra options for the selected method.
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.ignoreLeadingAndTrailingSpaces boolean

Setting it to true allows treating ' a ' and 'a' as the same.

Default: true
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.treatMultipleSpacesAsOne boolean

Setting it to true allows treating 'a b' and 'a b' as the same.

Default: true
validation.alt_responses[ ][ ].value[ ][ ][ ].options.inverseResult boolean

Return the opposite result

Default: false
handwriting_recognises string

A string with the name of one of the available math grammar sets.

Default: "standard"
is_dynamic_content boolean

This attribute will be set to true when the Question has been created by the Math Question Generator.

Default: false
template string

A string containing markup e.g. {{response}}, which define where response areas will be rendered. HTML supported tags
response_containers array

Configure attributes, such as Height and Width, for each response container individually.
response_containers[ ].template string

The initial value in the formula field. If response containers are used, only they will be editable.
response_containers[ ].width stringUnits

Width of an individual response container, in pixels. Individual container setting.
response_containers[ ].height stringUnits

Height of an individual response container, in pixels. Individual container setting.
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.
response_containers[ ][ ].template string

The initial value in the formula field. If response containers are used, only they will be editable.
response_containers[ ][ ].width stringUnits

Width of an individual response container, in pixels. Individual container setting.
response_containers[ ][ ].height stringUnits

Height of an individual response container, in pixels. Individual container setting.
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.
response_container response container object

Define the template and dimensions for all response containers
response_container.template string

The initial value in the formula field. If response containers are used, only they will be editable.
response_container.height stringUnits

Height of the response container, in pixels. Global setting.
response_container.width stringUnits

Width of the response container, in pixels. Global setting.
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.
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
horizontal_layout boolean

Enables a horizontal layout with ten columns and two rows.

Default: false

Response format

The data returned in the response format for this Question is the chemical formulas that the the student entered into the empty response boxes.

Response format examples

{
    "value": [
        "C^{60}"
    ],
    "responses": [
        []
    ],
    "type": "array",
    "apiVersion": "v2.173.0",
    "revision": 1,
    "feedbackAttemptsCount": 1
}

Response attributes

value array

All the chemical formulas that the student entered.
responses array

Contains the content that student entered into each individual response box when multiple response boxes are contained in the content. These response boxes are the scoreable answers.
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".
apiVersion string

The version of the Questions API that returned this reponse.
revision numeric

Keeps track of the number of Question attempt submissions, i.e. how many times the student answered the Question and submitted it.
feedbackAttemptsCount numeric

Keeps track of the number of feedback attempts.