LearnPress Sorting Choice Question

LearnPress Sorting Choice Question - Interactive Question Type for e-learning Courses

LearnPress Sorting Choice Question is an extension for the LearnPress-based course platform that introduces a dynamic question type that sorts items into the correct order. The plugin allows you to create drag-and-drop tasks and sorting lists that increase student engagement and allow for more precise assessment of skills related to sequences, procedures, and processes.

Key functionalities

• Drag-and-drop interface – Intuitively drag elements to set the correct sequence.
• Multi-level items – ability to add any number of items, groups and subgroups in one question.
• Randomize Items - Option to shuffle items each time you run the quiz to prevent it from remembering your settings.
• Grading Options – Full, Partial, and Threshold awarding of points for correct order; set pass threshold.
• Feedback - Display hints or comments after an answer, with the option to show the correct order.
• Configurable attempt limits – Specify the number of attempts and time limits for a single question.
• Responsive and mobile-friendly – optimized layout for touchscreens and desktops.
• LearnPress Integration – Add question types natively to quizzes and courses without manual coding.

Benefits for course creators and participants

Using LearnPress Sorting Choice Questions allows for more realistic assessment and teaching scenarios. Instructors can assess students' understanding of sequences of operations, laboratory procedures, business process steps, or historical events. Students, in turn, benefit from an interactive learning mode that enhances retention through active arrangement of elements.

• More Engagement – Active exercises require more conscious thinking than multiple choice questions.
• Variety of assessment formats – allows you to create mixed quizzes with sorting questions.
• Better knowledge diagnostics – the ability to assign partial points helps identify which parts of the sequence are causing difficulty.
• Scalability – works well in both short tests and extensive course modules.

Practical applications

• Learning languages: putting sentences in the correct order, arranging words in a sentence.
• Technical training: phased service procedures, assembly and repair instructions.
• Medical Education: Emergency Sequences and Clinical Procedures.
• History and Social Studies: Creating a Timeline of Events.
• Business and management: process diagrams, project stages or supply chain.

Configuration and best practices

The LearnPress Sorting Choice Question plugin integrates with the LearnPress question library, allowing you to quickly add new questions in the quiz editor. When creating a question, consider:

• Break down complex sequences into shorter steps so the participant is not overwhelmed by too many options.
• Use position randomization to increase exercise repetition without losing effectiveness.
• Set up partial point assignments for situations where the order is almost correct, which provides long-term diagnostic information.
• Ensure clear labels and short descriptions of elements to avoid interpretation ambiguities.

Technical requirements and compatibility

The extension works with a version of LearnPress compatible with your current WordPress installation. The latest version of LearnPress and a standard WordPress-compatible theme are recommended for an optimal user experience. Thanks to its responsive design, the sorting elements function correctly on mobile devices and tablets.

The LearnPress Sorting Choice Question plugin is a practical tool for course authors who want to enrich their educational offerings with tasks that are comparable to real-world processes and sequences. It enables the creation of engaging tests, improves competency assessment, and increases the diversity of assessment methods in e-learning environments.