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What type of reference is best for a multiple choice quiz on Algebra 2, Expressions and Formulas?
I don't think there is a better or worse reference for a quiz, though it is always better to find several sources for each claim you make. The internet is notorious for posting incorrect info as fact. Also, since you will be making a math based quiz, please be sure all questions are trivia based. Just posting equations to be solved is not trivia based.
The difference between poison and medicine is usually a matter of dosage.
The difference between poison and medicine is usually a matter of dosage.
Is one reference per question acceptable, or will I need more? If so, where should I put the additional references? Is a quiz on the terms and definitions used within algebra expressions and formulas an acceptable trivia topic? How important is paragraph alignment, or formatting? I apologise for my ten million questions, but I would think getting it right the first time would be better than many extensive annoying revisions.
Never apologize for asking questions. That's what we are here for!
As to your queries:
One reference per question is usually sufficient unless you make several claims which cannot all be verified on the same web page. In such a case, you can put additional URLs in the "notes to the QMs section of each question".
I think your proposed topic would be acceptable, please search other similar quizzes on Braingle to ensure you are not duplicating any questions.
Formatting is done automatically by the system. You will be able to preview how each question looks.
The difference between poison and medicine is usually a matter of dosage.
As to your queries:
One reference per question is usually sufficient unless you make several claims which cannot all be verified on the same web page. In such a case, you can put additional URLs in the "notes to the QMs section of each question".
I think your proposed topic would be acceptable, please search other similar quizzes on Braingle to ensure you are not duplicating any questions.
Formatting is done automatically by the system. You will be able to preview how each question looks.
The difference between poison and medicine is usually a matter of dosage.
As far as duplicating questions, I need further clarification. Is a similar question considered duplicate, or an exact copy or both? Would the question have to be a word for word duplicate, or just have a common topic?
Example: What type of zebra has stripes?
Would all questions concerning zebras be "duplicate", or just the word for word restatement of the question or both?
Example: What type of zebra has stripes?
Would all questions concerning zebras be "duplicate", or just the word for word restatement of the question or both?
I would consider a question to be a duplicate if it is asking for the same information, it doesn't have to have the same wording.
For your example, there are many other questions concerning zebras which could be asked which would not be duplicates, e.g. is a Zebra black with white stripes, or white with black stripes?
There are two kinds of people. Do you spread happiness WHEREver you go or WHENever you go?
For your example, there are many other questions concerning zebras which could be asked which would not be duplicates, e.g. is a Zebra black with white stripes, or white with black stripes?
There are two kinds of people. Do you spread happiness WHEREver you go or WHENever you go?
Thanks for the clarification. That helps immensely.
I was still tweaking my CHILD STARS quiz and hit SUBMIT by mistake. May it be returned to me, please?
Thanks.
Thanks.
We can only return your quiz by reviewing it; so we might as well review the changes you have made. I'll have a look at it now.
There are two kinds of people. Do you spread happiness WHEREver you go or WHENever you go?
There are two kinds of people. Do you spread happiness WHEREver you go or WHENever you go?
I may be starting a new job next week. As it happens, I have lots of time available this week. May I have my 007 quiz back, please, even if review hasn't happened yet?
Would like to add another question, and do some changes in errors.
Thanks so much -
jfletcher
Would like to add another question, and do some changes in errors.
Thanks so much -
jfletcher
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To Melanmel16: This forum is for asking quizmasters about your pending quizzes. Quizmasters have no information about games.
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There are two kinds of people. Do you spread happiness WHEREver you go or WHENever you go?
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There are two kinds of people. Do you spread happiness WHEREver you go or WHENever you go?
I asked a question about a quiz on the previous page.
Is there a limit to the maximum number of questions contained in one quiz? We know the minimum is ten. Is there a max? Do you prefer quizzes that contain only ten questions - and then have several quizzes on the same subject in a series?
Writing a new quiz, and would appreciate a reply. Many thanks.
Writing a new quiz, and would appreciate a reply. Many thanks.
The maximum is 20 questions. How many questions are in a quiz is a judgement call each quiz maker makes based on his/her personal style. In some cases, it makes more sense to make a quiz series because many subgroups of questions can be branched off of a broader theme (like "Pixar Films", with individual quizzes about each movie). In other cases, where you have 20 or more questions about the same basic idea (like "Capitals of the World"), it's your call how to break those up. Many people will just do the minimum of ten questions for each film, but not all. In general, you want to make such an assessment based on how your readers will react to the quiz(zes). If you have longer questions and explanations, for example, it might be best to just do ten questions per quiz so it's not too long. Whereas if your questions are very short with little explanation, you might want to do more so the quiz isn't too brief.
Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure.
Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure.
Thanks very much for answering. You helped me quite a bit.
I am getting impatient, will the quizmaster of fifth unapproved my quiz, accept it already.
I'm WYSE, in name and in life application.
I'm WYSE, in name and in life application.
Quizmasters will not knowingly publish a quiz with multiple errors. If your quiz was returned/rejected it was because it had too many errors to be published.
The difference between poison and medicine is usually a matter of dosage.
The difference between poison and medicine is usually a matter of dosage.
Hi there,
I created a quiz a few months back called "Odd and Interesting US Presidential Facts". I am trying to get question #7 corrected as I'm getting complaints that a valid answer is not listed as an acceptable choice. How do I get that question corrected?
Also, I thought the "report abuse" link would direct me to a quizmaster. It didn't, and now the last two comments on my quiz are gone
I created a quiz a few months back called "Odd and Interesting US Presidential Facts". I am trying to get question #7 corrected as I'm getting complaints that a valid answer is not listed as an acceptable choice. How do I get that question corrected?
Also, I thought the "report abuse" link would direct me to a quizmaster. It didn't, and now the last two comments on my quiz are gone
Hi cccgirl, you don't have enough points to submit a correction, so I've done it for you.
Actually, both "Franklin D Roosevelt" and "Franklin D. Roosevelt" should be added.
The "report abuse" link means someone's comments are not appropriate.
There are two kinds of people. Do you spread happiness WHEREver you go or WHENever you go?
Actually, both "Franklin D Roosevelt" and "Franklin D. Roosevelt" should be added.
The "report abuse" link means someone's comments are not appropriate.
There are two kinds of people. Do you spread happiness WHEREver you go or WHENever you go?
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