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Drag and drop onto image
qtype_ddimageortext
As of Moodle 3.0, this question type is part of the standard Moodle release. That is why there is no plugin from Moodle 3.x. You don't need one!
Latest release: 197 sites 155 downloads 84
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9
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Dates
report_editdates
This 'report' is actually a tool to let you edit all the dates in a course on one page.
Latest release: 1187 sites 311 downloads 55
Supports Moodle 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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Drag and drop into text
qtype_ddwtos
A drag and drop question type where missing words have to be dragged into gaps in a paragraph of text.
Latest release: 165 sites 129 downloads 55
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9
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Combined
qtype_combined
A Moodle question type which allows questions to be built up from parts that are other simpler question types (requires you to have these question types installed)
Latest release: 1182 sites 223 downloads 54
Supports Moodle 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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Pattern match
qtype_pmatch
Allows a short response of one or a few sentences that is graded by comparing against various model answers, which are described using the OU's pattern match syntax.
Latest release: 1795 sites 313 downloads 42
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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Select missing words
qtype_gapselect
This question type allows students to complete a paragraph of text by selecting the missing words using drop-down menus.
Latest release: 231 sites 111 downloads 32
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9
OU multiple response
qtype_oumultiresponse
The main difference from the standard Moodle multiple choice question type is in the way that grading works. When creating the question, the teacher just indicates which choices are correct. If there are n correct choices, then the student scores 1/n for each correct choice. If they select too many choices, then incorrect choices outweigh correct ones.
Latest release: 1623 sites 250 downloads 29
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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Acknowledge plagiarism statement access rule
quizaccess_honestycheck
This Quiz access rule plugin lets you require students to agree to a statement about not plagiarising before starting a quiz.
Latest release: 661 sites 180 downloads 28
Supports Moodle 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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Rate a course
block_rate_course
This block provides an Amazon-style 5 star rating system for courses. Users each give a rating and the total is displayed in the block.
Latest release: 422 sites 166 downloads 26
Supports Moodle 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7
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Drag and drop markers
qtype_ddmarker
The student can drag markers to indicate key features on an image.
Latest release: 112 sites 138 downloads 24
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9
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OU blog
mod_oublog
Alternative blog. Can be used as a course activity.
Latest release: 965 sites 505 downloads 23
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.9
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Variable numeric
qtype_varnumeric
A calculated numeric question type with variable and expression evaluation. Random values are generated for each student attempting the quiz.
Latest release: 721 sites 166 downloads 23
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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Groups
report_editgroups
This 'report' is actually a tool to let you edit all the groups in a course on one page.
Latest release: 355 sites 116 downloads 22
Supports Moodle 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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Variable numeric set with units
qtype_varnumunit
This question type can have randomly selected numbers, and the student's answer must include the correct unit. Unit grading is done using the pmatch algorithm.
Latest release: 350 sites 96 downloads 14
Supports Moodle 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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Variable numeric set
qtype_varnumericset
A calculated numeric question type with variable and expression evaluation. All values are precalculated although a question can have several variants with different variable values for each variant.
Latest release: 866 sites 144 downloads 13
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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Pattern match with molecular editor
qtype_pmatchjme
A question type where the user enters their response using the JavaScript Molecular Editor, and the response is then graded using the OU's pattern-match algorithm.
Latest release: 450 sites 193 downloads 12
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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ID Numbers
report_editidnumber
This 'report' is actually a tool to let you edit all the idnumbers in a course on one page.
Latest release: 80 sites 57 downloads 12
Supports Moodle 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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OU wiki
mod_ouwiki
Alternative wiki. Simple wiki designed for teaching and learning.
Latest release: 501 sites 201 downloads 12
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4
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ForumNG
mod_forumng
Alternative forum with AJAX and management features
Latest release: 208 sites 182 downloads 11
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.9
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Recommender
block_recommender
This block offers three different recommendation services: popular activities on this course; popular courses on this site; and shared bookmarks. Each can be enabled and configured separately.
Latest release: 14 sites 26 downloads 9
Supports Moodle 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5
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Opaque
qtype_opaque
This question type uses web services to connect to other question engines like OpenMark or ounit, so that their questions can be used in a Moodle quiz.
Latest release: 157 sites 102 downloads 6
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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DataPlus
mod_dataplus
DataPlus is a Moodle module that enables the production of customisable, portable, standalone SQLite3 databases for teaching and learning. It's features are similar to the Data module, but it allows easier export and search as well as improved performance for larger databases.
Latest release: 22 sites 42 downloads 4
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.1
Old Superscript/subscript editor please do not use any more
editor_supsub
Please use https://moodle.org/plugins/editor_ousupsub instead of this plugin.
Latest release: 34 sites 48 downloads 4
Supports Moodle 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1
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Question managed by a remote engine
qbehaviour_opaque
This question behaviour uses web services to connect to other question engines like OpenMark or ounit, so that their questions can be used in a Moodle quiz.
Latest release: 158 sites 68 downloads 3
Supports Moodle 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.10
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OU search
local_ousearch
Provides an indexed full-text search backend for OU activity modules.
Released: 31 sites 8 downloads 2
Supports Moodle 2.1