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Advanced Question Types

A screenshot showing the graph creator advanced question type that is used in ContentProducer
An Advanced Question Type (AQT) is a human or computer marked question OR a simulation that is rich in functionality and interactivity. It can be used in formative or summative assessments and can cover a wide range of assessment levels (GCSE, A-Level, Vocational etc) and subjects (English, Maths, Science, Accounting etc).

An Advanced Question Type is designed to be a ‘bolt on’ to the standard question types within ContentProducerTM and because of this, BTL have the flexibility to design, develop, test and deliver an Advanced Question Type outside of the main Surpass® release cycle.

BTL have a dedicated Advanced Question Type team with specific skills in the creation of Advanced Question Types, this dedicated team are committed to improving the candidate experience with the delivery of Advanced Question Types.

Key Benefits of Advanced Question Types
Improved Learner Experience - Our AQTs are rich in functionality & interactivity. Flexible – Our AQTs can be used in a wide range of assessment types and subjects.
Convenient – Our AQTs can be added to any ContentProducer project at any time. Meets Client Needs – Our AQTs are developed with client business needs in mind.
Quality – Our AQTs are developed to BTL’s high standards. Easy to use – Our AQTs are designed and developed with usability in mind for both the item writer and the learner.

For more information please contact the AQT team using the form on the contact page

Here are some examples of BTL’s Advanced Question Types
Text Selector - The learner is presented with some text and is asked to highlight the correct words or sentences to answer the question. This can be human or computer marked.Text Selector Diagram Creator - Learners are presented with a 'blank canvas' or a pre-drawn diagram. The learner can then draw a diagram using the available tools and shapes, e.g. a learner can illustrate a science experiment. This is human marked only.Diagram Creator Graph Creator - The learner is presented with the option to create up to 4 different graphs. The learner then creates a graph based on a pre-determined set of data, e.g. a table of sales results. This is human marked only.Graph Creator Sine Wave Graph - The learner will be presented with a question related to a sine wave; the item writer can set a default sine wave as well as the correct answer. The learner then answers the question by setting the Amplitude, Frequency and Phase. This can be human or computer marked.Sine Wave Graph