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
select
default:"list"
How the options are arranged: list (vertical) or grid (rows and columns).
slider
default:"2"
The number of columns when using grid layout (1–4). Only visible when layout is set to grid.
select
default:"cover"
How images are displayed within option cards: cover (fills the space, may crop) or contain (shows entire image).
select
default:"md"
The size of images in options: small, medium, or large.
select
default:"none"
Padding around images in option cards.
Answer settings
switch
default:"false"
When enabled, learners can select multiple options. When disabled, only one option can be selected (radio button behavior).
select
default:"all"
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.
switch
default:"false"
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
select
default:"Correct"
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.
slider
default:"0"
The number of attempts the learner can make before the question is locked (0–3). Set to 0 for unlimited attempts.
slider
default:"5"
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”)