Description
In Ordering questions, participant must drag elements and arrange them in the correct order. Ideal for testing knowledge of sequences, chronology, and processes.When to use
- Chronology of historical events
- Process or procedure stages
- Ranking (largest to smallest)
- Logical sequences
Creating a question
1
Select type
“Add question” → “Ordering”
2
Enter content
Example: “Arrange the planets of the Solar System from closest to farthest from the Sun.”
3
Add elements in CORRECT order
Enter elements from top to bottom in the correct order:
- Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
- Mars
4
Set parameters
- Time: 30-60 seconds (more elements = more time)
- Points: 1000-2000
Scoring
| Result | Points |
|---|---|
| All in correct position | 100% |
| Partially correct | 0% (default) |
Scoring is “all or nothing” - all elements must be in correct order.
Participant interface
Participant:- Sees elements in random order
- Drags elements up/down
- Can change order multiple times
- Clicks “Submit” when ready
- Timer counts down
Device support
| Device | Interaction |
|---|---|
| Computer | Drag and drop |
| Tablet | Arrow buttons ↑↓ |
| Phone | Arrow buttons ↑↓ |
Best practices
Number of elements
Element content
- Short, concise descriptions
- Similar length for all elements
- Unambiguous order (no debatable positions)
Examples
Good example
Question: Arrange the stages of a butterfly’s life cycle in correct order.
- Egg
- Caterpillar
- Pupa
- Butterfly
Bad example
Question: Arrange countries by size.
- Russia
- Canada
- USA/China (similar size - debatable!)
Applications
History
- Event chronology
- Order of rulers
- Revolution/war stages
Natural sciences
- Organism life cycle
- Chemical process stages
- Planet order
Procedures
- Algorithm steps
- Project stages
- Operating instructions