02: MLQ Stems

Exclusive Match

The question stem for exclusive match is knowledge-level and written as a simple interrogative statement. The content lead-in sentence is weaved into the stem.

The shorter options are given to the right, which have text entry box to type in the numerals. The longer options to the left are jumbled. Hence, singular noun is used in writing instruction text. The button title in the instruction text is bolded for emphasis.

Example

The following example demonstrates how to correctly write stems and instructions for exclusive matching-list questions. The learning objective for this topic is: “State the parts of a plant and their corresponding functions.”

Input

Roots take in water and minerals from the soil, store excess food and hold or anchor the plant in the soil. Stem support the plant, expose the leave to sunlight, and transport food and water to other parts of the plant. The principal function of leaves is to absorb sunlight, for manufacturing of plant sugars in a process called photosynthesis. Leaves take in carbon dioxide release oxygen, carry chlorophyll, and also take in energy from the sun. Flowers not only look pretty but, in fact, are important in making seeds. Fruits carry and protect seeds.

Output

Can you match the parts of a plant with their corresponding functions?

Select an option from each drop-down list box, and then click Submit.

In this example, the button title is bolded for emphasis. The question stem is knowledge-level and simple interrogative statement. Exclusive match question requires the learner to drag a numeral corresponding to an option to the right and drop it in the box corresponding to the option to the left. Hence, singular noun is used in writing instruction text.

Non-Example

The following non-example demonstrates how not to write stems and instructions for exclusive matching-list questions. “State the parts of a plant and their corresponding functions.”

Input

Roots take in water and minerals from the soil, store excess food and hold or anchor the plant in the soil. Stem support the plant, expose the leave to sunlight, and transport food and water to other parts of the plant. The principal function of leaves is to absorb sunlight, for manufacturing of plant sugars in a process called photosynthesis. Leaves take in carbon dioxide release oxygen, carry chlorophyll, and also take in energy from the sun. Flowers not only look pretty but, in fact, are important in making seeds. Fruits carry and protect seeds.

Output 

Match the parts of a plant with their corresponding functions.

Select an option from each drop-down list box, and then click Submit.

In this non-example, the question stem is not written as an interrogative statement. However, in the instruction, the button title is bolded for emphasis.

Non-Exclusive Match

The question stem for exclusive match is knowledge-level and written as simple interrogative statement.

It requires the learner to drag a numeral corresponding to an option to the right and drop it in the box corresponding to the option to the left. Hence, singular noun is used in writing instruction text. The button title in the instruction text is bolded for emphasis.

Example

The following example demonstrates how to correctly write stems and instructions for non-exclusive matching-list questions. The learning objective for this topic is: “State the parts of a plant and their corresponding functions.”

Input 

Roots take in water and minerals from the soil, store excess food and hold or anchor the plant in the soil. Stem support the plant, expose the leave to sunlight, and transport food and water to other parts of the plant. The principal function of leaves is to absorb sunlight, for manufacturing of plant sugars in a process called photosynthesis. Leaves take in carbon dioxide release oxygen, carry chlorophyll, and also take in energy from the sun. Flowers not only look pretty but, in fact, are important in making seeds. Fruits carry and protect seeds.

Output 

Can you match the parts of plant with their corresponding functions?

Type a numeral in each text-entry box, and then click Submit. You can type a numeral more than once.

In this example, the button title is bolded for emphasis. The question stem is knowledge-level and simple interrogative statement. Content lead-in is weaved into the stem. Non-exclusive match question requires the learner to type in a numeral of the option to the right, corresponding to the correct option to the left. Hence, singular noun is used in writing instruction text.

Non-Example

The following non-example demonstrates how not to write stems and instructions for non-exclusive matching-list questions. “State the parts of a plant and their corresponding functions.”

Input 

Roots take in water and minerals from the soil, store excess food and hold or anchor the plant in the soil. Stem support the plant, expose the leave to sunlight, and transport food and water to other parts of the plant. The principal function of leaves is to absorb sunlight, for manufacturing of plant sugars in a process called photosynthesis. Leaves take in carbon dioxide release oxygen, carry chlorophyll, and also take in energy from the sun. Flowers not only look pretty but, in fact, are important in making seeds. Fruits carry and protect seeds.

Output

Can you match the parts of plant with their corresponding functions?

Type a numeral in each text-entry box, and then click Submit.

In this non-example, the question stem is written as an interrogative statement. However, the instruction text is incomplete as it does not include the instruction that the leaner can type in the numeral more than once.