What is a Sub-Question?
A sub-question in Cadmus assessments enables teachers to group related questions and drill down into more specific aspects of the subject matter. All multi-format assessment question types can be supported as sub-questions. The following guide demonstrates how to set up sub-questions.
Creating Multi-format Assessments
Step 1: Add a Main Question
On the Action bar, click Add Question
From the dropdown, choose Sub-Question
Input the question text
Note: The points for the sub-question will be greyed out. The total points for a question will be calculated as the sum of the points for all sub-questions.
Step 2: Insert Sub-Question(s)
- In the new question, click + add sub-question.
- From the dropdown, select the sub-question type.
- Input the question text and assign points to the sub-question. These will be added together to form the question’s overall score.
Step 3: Configure Sub-Question Types
Each sub-question type includes unique setup options:
- Multiple Choice: Offer several answers, marking the correct one.
- Short Answer: Provide a text field for brief answers.
- Extended Response: Allow more space for detailed answers.
- Fill-in-the-Blanks: Create statements that require specific answers.
- True/False: Students decide the truthfulness of a statement.
Step 4: Modify or Remove Sub-Questions
Click on the input field of any sub-question to edit its text or the options within that question type. To delete a sub-question, click on the Bin icon. To delete the main question, simply click on the Bin icon associated with it.