Creating a Multiple Choice Question

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To add questions, log on to Blackboard, select your course and click on Course Tools in the Course Management area.

 

Click on Tests, Surveys, and Pools in the drop-down menu.

 

Click on the Tests link.

 

All the tests you have created will be shown on the screen.

 

Find the test that you want to add questions. Click on the drop-down arrow next to it and click on Edit.

 

Click on the Create Question icon, and select Multiple Choice from the drop-down menu.

Enter your statement for the question and assign the point value.

Select the appropriate options. You can determine the type of answer numbering you would like to use and the orientation of the answers. You may also decide if the answers will be displayed randomly or whether partial credit will be allowed..

 

Select the number of answer choices for the multiple choice question from the drop-down menu. Type in your answers and then click on the radio button to the left of the correct answer.

 

Feedback is your opportunity to reinforce correct responses or to give corrective feedback.

Enter Correct Response Feedback if necessary.

 

Enter Incorrect Response Feedback if necessary.

 

Define Categories and Keywords if necessary.

When finished, click on Submit to add the question.

 

A new screen appears and your question has now been added to the test.

 

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