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STACK stands for System for Teaching and Assessment using a Computer algebra Kernel.
==Overview==
==Overview==
WIRIS quizzes is a bunch of new question types for math & science questions. For an overview of WIRIS math tools suite check [https://moodle.org/plugins/view.php?id=26 WIRIS for Moodle].
WIRIS quizzes is a bunch of new question types for math & science questions. For an overview of WIRIS math tools suite check [https://moodle.org/plugins/view.php?id=26 WIRIS for Moodle].


==Details==
==Details==
WIRIS quizzes enhances the computer-based assessment in mathematics and science. You will never use WIRIS quizzes as an isolated application but appearing inside an existing Learning Management System (LMS). For example, it is notorious the integration of WIRIS quizzes with the Moodle platform.
WIRIS quizzes generic are the technological components that empower WIRIS quizzes. It takes the form of a library, a Web service or a plugin depending on where you want to integrate it. There are implementations for different technologies: PHP, Java, .NET, JavaScript and Flash.
WIRIS quizzes improves the question types True/False, Multiple choice, Matching, Short answer, Essay, Embedded answers (Cloze)... To sum up, every question type you may come across. The WIRIS quizzes enhancements are summarized in the following list:
WIRIS quizzes improves the question types True/False, Multiple choice, Matching, Short answer, Essay, Embedded answers (Cloze)... To sum up, every question type you may come across. The WIRIS quizzes enhancements are summarized in the following list:


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===Teachers===
===Teachers===
* [https://www.wiris.com/demo-moodle2 Moodle 2.x demo environment]
* [http://www.wiris.com/demo-moodle2 Moodle 2.x demo environment]
* [https://www.wiris.com/demo-moodle Moodle 1.9 demo environment]
* [http://www.wiris.com/demo-moodle Moodle 1.9 demo environment]
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===Administrators===
===Administrators===
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Latest revision as of 15:45, 20 April 2014

Overview

WIRIS quizzes is a bunch of new question types for math & science questions. For an overview of WIRIS math tools suite check WIRIS for Moodle.

Details

WIRIS quizzes improves the question types True/False, Multiple choice, Matching, Short answer, Essay, Embedded answers (Cloze)... To sum up, every question type you may come across. The WIRIS quizzes enhancements are summarized in the following list:

  • Formula edition at authoring time and formula visualization at presentation time.
  • WYSIWYG input of formulas in the student answers of open question. Formulas are input in the habitual mathematical notation. Country locales.
  • Syntax validation in student answers. Real time syntax validation if needed.
  • Grading the answers considering mathematical equivalences and criteria. Use WIRIS quizzes studio to choose your assertions for grading.
  • Generating random questions via an algorithm and advanced grading (when it is not sufficient to compare the student answer with the correct answer).
  • Easy inclusion of 2D and 3D graphics in the questions. Such graphics can be optionally generated from random parameters.

Where to start

Teachers

Administrators

See also