Question type - Matching / pairing

Automatically marked question. The question is answered by matching values in rows and columns.

Matching / pairing is a question type where the candidates can find which values, expressions, places, phenomena etc. that fits together. The question kan also be used as a check table.

In the question's edit mode, you can do the following: 

1. Replace text with desired question text.

2. Add math (LaTex), files, tables, links, PDF, images and / or audio clips to the question text.'

3. Set general options for the question type. Read more about general options for questions. 

• Marks: See Question scoring - Basic and Question scoring - Advanced.

Specific options

Clicking on the interaction element gives you the specific options for the question type.

1. Prompt

Write an explanation text for the question. The text will appear in the workspace. "Please match the values:" is set by default. 

2. Columns and Rows

Use these options to update the text in each column and each row. 

Note that you can add an image for each column and row view. To add an image, click Add image under the text boxes. By typing text in the text boxes you will get text with the images.

You can also remove (A) or add (B) columns and rows.

3. Options

• Lower and upper mark limit: Can be set for each interaction element. The value here will override the mark settings set for the whole question. Read more about this in the article on advanced scoring. 
• Random order of alternatives: Allows you to choose whether candidates should have different order of alternatives.

4. External identifier

For information on external identifier, read general options for questions.