Matching Question: Point System

Understanding Match Question Scoring in Detail

In this article, we'll explain how the score for a matching question is determined. Here are the key aspects:

1. Maximum Points per Question

• Definition: This is the maximum number of points a participant can earn for a single question.
• Example: Suppose you set the maximum to 2 points. Even if a participant has 4 correct labels, each worth 1 point, they cannot earn more than 2 points for that question.
• Importance: This maximum is factored into the total lesson scoring.

2. Points Assigned per Label

• Definition: Each answer label can be worth a different number of points.
• Flexibility: For instance, label X might be worth 1 point in question 1, 2 points in question 2, and 0 points in question 3. You can keep it simple (1 point per correct label) or make it more complex as desired.

3. Use of Negative Points

• Definition: You can assign negative points to specific labels.
• Effect: If a participant selects such a label, these points are deducted from their total score.

4. Calculation of Total Points per Participant

Explanation: When answering a matching question with two labels, the score is calculated as follows:

• z = maximum points for the question
• a = points from answer 1
• b = points from answer 2
• The total score for the question is calculated as min(a+b,z).

Example:

• If a=2 and b=3, then a+b=5. The score is min(5,z), so if z=5, the score is 5.
• If a=3 and b=4, then a+b=7. But with a maximum of z=5, the score is min(7,5)=5.
• If a=-2 and b=2, then a+b=0. The score is min(0,z), so if z=5, the score is 0.

Updated on: 29/12/2023