Fill-in-the-Blank Mathematical Screen Style

Question-screen type 2.59, fill-in-the-blank, is very different from the multiple-choice ones.

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	2.59 Fill-in-the-blank. User types in a short response to a mathematical equation in a text input field or up to nine short responses with embedded fill-in-the-blank fields (no media). The inputs may be reordered or removed as requested.

In addition to the standard question tabs, this question style has a Formulas tab, which contains fields entitled Parameters, and Answer Formula. Up to nine Fill in Blank fields can be added to a mathematical question that requires multiple answers. Note: When more than one formula is used, all responses must be correct for the question to be correct.

2.	On the Parameters pane, enter the desired parameter name in the Name field. You may enter up 50 parameters. Note: The curly brackets do not need to be entered in this field.

3.	Enter the desired range of values in the Min and Max fields (i.e. If the desired number range is between one and ten, enter 1 in the Min field and 10 in the Max field. The numbers within this range of numbers will randomly be chosen when the question is displayed in the browser.

4.	If the number range needs to include decimal numbers enter the desired decimal placement in the Dec field (i.e. To have the number range [1–10] display with decimal numbers [1.1 – 10.9], enter 1 in the Dec field).

5.	Click the Add Parameter button to add up to 50 parameters. The Parameters fields can be re-ordered by clicking on the drag-handles on the top-left of the Parameter field.

6.	On the Answer Formulas pane, enter the desired mathematical equation that will be used to generate the correct value. Note: The parameters must be entered in curly brackets {a}{b}.

7.	Enter the desired tip in the Input Tip field. Note: You can use this field to convey additional information about the input. This text will appear when the question is displayed in the browser.

10.	Click the Add Formula button to add up to nine formulas. The Formula fields can be re-ordered by clicking on the drag-handles on the top-left of the Formula field.