In this chapter, we will look at different types of quiz questions and creative ways they can be used to enthuse students and challenge them to seek higher standards. We will use a variety of questions and topics to demonstrate the breadth of the quiz tool and just what can be achieved if you go beyond what you might normally offer students. This chapter is not so much about what the quiz can do for you but what you can do with the quiz. Teachers can be creative and inspirational, challenging the brightest while also reinforcing the confidence of the weakest. Investing time in getting to know the quiz feature is one of the most rewarding aspects of a teacher's use of Moodle. Your audience will appreciate it and help to drive future developments.
A Moodle quiz bears no relation to TV game shows. It is instead an opportunity to challenge your students using a variety of question formats. The quiz can be used as an effective lesson starter and equally effective element of...