How to create matrix questions

This document’s purpose is to explain how to create matrix questions.

Adding questions to a question pool

1. To add questions to a question pool, navigate to “Tests/Question pools.”
2. To add questions to a new question pool, click the “New” button.
3. In the popup window, add a pool name and save it.
4. To add questions to an existing question pool, select the pool name from the list of pools.

Matrix questions

1. To add a matrix question to a newly created or an existing question pool, select the “Questions” tab.
2. Click on the “Add question” button and select a matrix question.
3. Configure the question settings (difficulty, duration, scoring method, tags, points, penalty, frequency).
   • Scoring method – User can choose between three scoring methods:
     • Defining correct/incorrect answers – Candidate has to select all of the correct answers to achieve a point
     • By answer weight – Each answer has its weight. For every answer, a user picks he will be awarded points accordingly (depending on the weight)
     • Manual grading – Candidate earns points after the test manager grades the question
4. Adding question introduction – Here you can enter a question introduction.
5. Adding questions – Select the number of questions that will be presented to the user and write the questions in the box.
6. Adding possible answers – Choose the number of answers a user will be able to choose.

Matrix question from a students perspective

The test taker will need to choose from the following statements and indicate the extent to which he agrees with each of them).