MathMatize Exercise Types
Overview of MathMatize exercise types and when to use each one
Exercise Types
Choose an exercise type based on how you want the student to answer and interact with the question.
Fill in the Blank
Use Fill in the Blank for interactive prompts with one or more blanks. Blanks can accept choices, numbers, text, formulas, or units. This is the most flexible option for mathematically focused questions. View a pre-filled exercise explaining the syntax.
See also: Blanks and student inputs
Drag and Drop
Use Drag and Drop when students should place options into blanks from a shared answer bank. This works well for matching, categorizing, ordering, and vocabulary-style math questions. View a pre-filled exercise explaining the syntax.
Multiple Choice
Use Multiple Choice when students should select one or more options from a list. It can be used for single-select, multi-select, and true/false questions. View a pre-filled exercise explaining the syntax.
Formula Tap
Use Formula Tap when the answer is a location or element inside a displayed formula. Students tap the part of the formula they think is correct. View a pre-filled exercise explaining the syntax.
Long Answer
Use Long Answer for open-ended written responses such as explanations, reflections, surveys, or questions that need instructor review.
Explanation
Use Explanation for content that should appear in a task but not count as a graded question. Explanations are useful for worked examples, reading prompts, transitions, and instructions.