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Watch the video below to learn about Sorting questions for polling in Top Hat. Written step-by-step instructions are listed below as well.
Sorting.movInstructions:
Instructions:
1. Select "Sorting" from the list of question types in the first column. These questions can be used to put pieces of information in a specific sequence.
2. Add a title to your question in the "Title" field. This will help you find your question later. This is required in this question type.
3. Type your sorting question prompt in the "Question" field. You may also add an image from your computer by choosing "Attach Image".
4. Type the pieces of information that you would like students to manipulate into a given order by entering the information in the "Description" fields.
These items should be listed in the correct answer order (in sequence).
Include more pieces of information by choosing "+ Add another answer" below the given "Description" fields.
5. Scroll down and edit your "Response Options" as desired. A breakdown of each option is listed below.
Checking the "Group question" box allows you to collect responses from groups of students. You will need to set up you groups in the "Students" tab in order to use this feature.
Check the "Anonymous" box allows students to give their answers without revealing their identity.
You cannot edit this after the question is created. This will not allow you to assign a grade for this question either.
6. Edit your "Grading Options" to reflect your desired scoring system in "Correctness" and "Participation".
7. Scroll down to add a timer to student answers in the "Response Timer" section. You are able to change the amount of time students have to answer the question. At the end of the timer, the question will automatically close.
8. Access your "Review Options" to provide your students with feedback after they answer the question. A breakdown of each option is listed below.
Hints and Explanations only show up when a question is assigned to review or when feedback is enabled in homework.
Select the "Add a hint for incorrect response" to provide feedback to students about this question if they get it wrong.
Select "Add an explanation for correct response" to provide follow-up information if your students get the question correct.
9. Select "Save" in the bottom right corner to save your question. You may cancel creating a question at any time by choosing "Cancel" or pressing your Esc key on your computer.
10. Drag your question into the folder that you want the question to appear in.
You may now Preview, Edit, or Delete your question as needed in Top Hat.
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