Design, Development and Research

2003-2004 Annual Report

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14.  Quiz Application

 

Online Quizzing is a key component in the matrix of tools available for students.  The ability to test one's knowledge in a non-stressful, user-driven, self-paced environment promotes increased application usage and success.  Different variations of quiz applications available minimize the risks associated with boredom and maximize the percentage of sparking interest experienced by students. 

Quiz Applications were developed by Terry Collins and Don Snider.

 

Quiz Application Features:

- Quiz applications presents questions in a random sequence.

- Quiz applications are designed as student learning activities.

- Quiz applications can be distributed to students on CD-ROM.

- Users can test ability to identify images presented from a set.

- Users can test ability to match terms with appropriate definitions.

- Users can test ability to choose from multiple choice options.

- Students are allowed multiple tries to answer questions correctly.

- Scores are based on questions answered correct on a first attempt.

- A list of questions not answered correctly on the first attempt is
  maintained, and an opportunity is provided to try them again.

- Student scores are not submitted.

 

Quiz Application Variations:

- Financial Terms Drag & Drop Quiz (Visit Quiz)

- Cell Lab Image Identification Quiz (Visit Quiz)

- Drag & Drop Image Identification Quiz (Visit Quiz)

- Multiple Choice Questions Quiz (Visit Quiz)

- True / False Questions Quiz (Visit Quiz)

- Matching Questions Quiz (Visit Quiz)