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question types

Discover all the question formats available in Dugga

1. Essay

  • Compose & score: Write the question in the editor and assign points or use an evaluation matrix (with assessment areas & criteria).
  • Length limits: Set a word or character cap; A4 ≈ 4,500 characters. No limit = students can write freely.
  • Writing support: “Correct spelling” available in Swedish, English, German, French, Dutch, Finnish; punctuation function provides spelling assistance during longer texts.
  • Add media: Insert images, video, audio via editor icons; add audio as an external file using Froala “file”.
  • Finish: Click “Save and add a question.”

2.MCQ question type

  • Create question: Enter your question/statement in the text field and add answer options. Mark one or more correct answers.
  • Answer options format: Default uses A, B, C, D. You can switch to numbers or Roman numerals. Add more options with “Add more” or delete with the trash icon.
  • Randomization (optional): Shuffle answer order for each student to reduce cheating. Note: If enabled, teachers cannot refer to A, B, C, D in the question text.
  • Scoring:
    • Single correct answer: Full points if correct.
    • Multiple correct answers: Points divided equally per correct choice (e.g., 6 points ÷ 2 answers = 3 points each).
  • Finish: Click “Save and add a new question.”

3.Correct answer question type

  • Create question: Enter your question/statement in the text field and add the correct answer(s) below.
  • Multiple acceptable answers: Add variations (e.g., both “Litosphere” and “Litos sphere”) if they should be considered correct.
  • Answer visibility:
    • The colored eye icon controls if an answer is shown to students in their results.
    • Eye open = visible; eye closed = hidden.
  • Correction flexibility: In correction mode, teachers can add new acceptable answers that weren’t defined earlier.
    • Example: If a student writes a valid alternative not listed, add it, then click “redo this issue” so all students with that answer receive points.
  • Purpose: Ensures flexibility so teachers can adjust and fairly award points even after the test is created.

4.Glossary question type

  • Use case: Ideal for vocabulary or concept explanation tasks.
  • Create question: Add intro text (e.g., “Translate the following words from Swedish to English”) in the editor.
  • Enter words & answers: Provide the word and one or more correct translations/definitions (e.g., “Bicycle” → “Bike” or “Bicycle”).
    • Eye icon (orange): Controls visibility of correct answers in results.
  • Case sensitivity: Option to differentiate between uppercase/lowercase (important for proper names or languages like German).
  • Add multiple words:
    • Click “Add word” to insert more vocabulary.
    • Or specify a number (e.g., 5, 10) to auto-generate that many entries.
  • Finish: Save the question to continue.

5.Math question type

  • Function: Allows teachers and students to write mathematical expressions.
  • How to use:
    • Select “Math” as question type.
    • In the editor (similar to Essay), click the ∑ symbol on the far right.
    • Opens a LaTeX-based math editor for formulas and expressions.
    • The editor can be moved and positioned as needed.
  • Student view: Students get the same math editor to write their own formulas/expressions.
  • Finish: Save the question and continue.

6.Match question type

  • Create question: Write the main question in the standard editor.
  • Add matching pairs:
    • Use the two smaller editors to create linked pairs (e.g., “H2O” → “Water”).
    • Students must connect the correct pairs during the test to score points.
  • Adding more pairs:
    • Click “Add word” to insert more pairs.
    • Enter a number (e.g., 5) to auto-generate that many new pairs.
  • Scoring: Only correct matches (as defined by the teacher) give points; incorrect pairings earn none.
  • Layout note: Matching is always set up as horizontal pairs, not vertical.
  • Finish: Save when done and continue with the next question.

7.Click text question type

  • Purpose: Create a sentence with a missing word/phrase that students must select from given options.
  • How to create:
    • Write your sentence in the editor.
    • Place the cursor where the missing word should be.
    • Click the pink-marked symbol in the toolbar → a dash is inserted to represent the missing word.
  • Answer options:
    • Add alternatives in the smaller editors.
    • Mark the correct option by ticking it (e.g., “running”).
    • When the student selects the correct option, it is inserted into the sentence and points are awarded.
  • Finish: Save the question and continue.

8.Right place question type

  • Purpose: Students click on the correct areas of an image to answer.
  • Setup:
    • Write the main question in the editor (e.g., “Enter in the picture where the different parts of the heart are placed”).
    • Upload an image to the lower editor (upper editor images are not clickable).
  • Define clickable areas:
    • Click “Add area”.
    • Adjust the area by dragging with the mouse.
    • Enter the corresponding word or short text (e.g., “Vena cava”).
    • Repeat for additional areas as needed.
  • Student task: Click the correct areas and words on the image.
  • Finish: Save the question and continue to the next.

9.Order question type

  • Purpose: Students arrange words, numbers, or objects in the correct sequence.
  • Layout:
    • Vertical or horizontal layout can be chosen via the “Use vertical layout” checkbox.
    • Default is horizontal; objects are initially shuffled for drag-and-drop.
  • Setup:
    • Enter the correct order in the small text editors (two or more items).
    • Add or remove options as needed.
  • Use cases:
    • Arrange sentences, numbers, steps in a process, or images in the correct order.
  • Student task: Drag and drop objects until they match the correct order.

10.Mark question type

  • Purpose: Students mark specific parts of a text, such as words, numbers, or phrases.
  • Setup:
    • Provide clear instructions separated from the text (use 1–2 line breaks).
    • Enter or copy the text to be used.
  • Marking process:
    • Click a word or number → small selection tool appears.
    • Click green check to mark as correct.
    • Click red cross to deselect.
  • Multiple sections: You can give several instructions with different text sections (e.g., mark verbs, nouns, adjectives, etc.).
  • Important notes for students:
    • They must mark exactly the word/phrase as defined; automatic correction only works if marked precisely.
    • Spaces or slight variations may require manual correction for points.

11.Fill gap question type

  • Purpose: Similar to Mark, but missing words are placed in a separate slot editor for students to fill in.
  • Setup & marking:
    • Click on a word, symbol, or number → selection tool appears.
    • Green check marks it; red cross deselects.
    • Selected items appear in the separate movable editor to track all gaps.
  • Answer options:
    • Add options that can be scored individually.
    • Delete words/options using the trash icon.
  • Student hints:
    • Provide clues by adding the base form of the expected word in brackets.
    • Example: “Anna is the fastest in the class. She _______ (run) the fastest.”
  • Finish: Save the question and continue.

12.Gap menu question type

  • Purpose: Similar to Fill Gap, but students select the missing word from a menu instead of writing it.
  • Setup & marking:
    • Click on a word, symbol, or number → selection tool appears.
    • Green check marks it; red cross deselects.
    • Selected items appear in a separate movable editor.
  • Add answer alternatives: Enter the different options for students to choose from.
  • Delete options: Use the trash icon to remove words or alternatives.
  • Finish: Save the question and continue.

13.True/False question type

  • Purpose: Students mark each statement as true or false.
  • Setup:
    • Enter your statements in the editor.
    • Default labels are A, B, C, D, but you can use numbers or Roman numerals.
  • Add or remove statements:
    • Click “Add more” to insert additional statements.
    • Use the trash icon to delete statements.
  • Randomization (optional):
    • Tick “Randomize order” to shuffle statements and reduce cheating.

14.GeoGebra

  • Interactive Graphing: Embed GeoGebra directly into questions (e.g., graphical solutions).
  • Easy Teacher Setup: Quickly add the tool, type the prompt, and schedule the exam.
  • Student Visualization: Learners use the built-in calculator to plot, analyze, and find solutions visually.
  • Effortless Submission: Students complete dynamic answers and submit them within the Dugga environment.

Assignment question type

  • Purpose: Similar to Essay, but allows plagiarism analysis when scheduling exams.
    • Activate plagiarism check via the “Services” tab during exam creation.
    • Only relevant for assignment questions; other types are hidden when selected.
  • Setup:
    • Write the assignment/question in the text field and assign points.
    • Optional: set maximum length by words or characters (A4 ≈ 4,500 characters). No limit = students can write freely.
  • Writing support:
    • Spellcheck available in Swedish, English, German, French, Dutch, Finnish.
    • Punctuation function provides support for longer texts.
  • Add media: Insert images, audio, video via editor icons.
    • Audio is best added as an external file using Froala “file” option.
  • Scoring options: Assign points directly or use a grading matrix with assessment areas and criteria.
  • Finish: Click “Save and add a question.”
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