Multiple Choice Questions support single-select and multi-select modes.
When to use Multiple Choice Questions
Multiple choice questions work well for:- Quick knowledge checks and recall questions
- Identifying correct answers from a set of options
- Visual identification tasks using images
- Assessments where there may be one or multiple correct answers
- Randomised question order for test integrity
Settings
Display settings
How the options are arranged: list (vertical) or grid (rows and columns).
The number of columns when using grid layout (1–4). Only visible when layout is set to grid.
How images are displayed within option cards: cover (fills the space, may crop) or contain (shows entire image).
The size of images in options: small, medium, or large.
Padding around images in option cards.
Answer settings
When enabled, learners can select multiple options. When disabled, only one option can be selected (radio button behavior).
Determines how many correct answers must be selected:
- All: The learner must select all correct options to earn marks.
- One: Selecting any one correct option is sufficient.
When enabled, the order of options is randomised each time the question is presented. Useful for preventing answer memorisation.
Answer and Marking
To set up your multiple choice question:- Add your options using the items editor
- Each option can have text, an image, or both
- Mark one or more options as correct using the checkbox next to each item
- If multi-select is enabled, mark all correct options
Response settings
Determines when the question is considered complete:
- Correct: The learner must answer correctly to proceed.
- Answered: Any response is accepted; correctness isn’t required.
- Optional: The learner can skip the question entirely.
The number of attempts the learner can make before the question is locked (0–3). Set to 0 for unlimited attempts.
The experience points awarded for answering the question correctly (0–10).
Tips for teachers and parents
Best practices:- Write clear, unambiguous options that are distinct from each other
- Avoid “all of the above” or “none of the above” options. They can be confusing
- Use Random Order for assessments to prevent answer sharing
- Keep the number of options manageable (3–5 is ideal for most questions)
- Use images to make questions more engaging and accessible for visual learners
- For multi-select questions, consider indicating how many correct answers exist (e.g., “Select all that apply” or “Select two”)