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Partial points Quizz storyline
In my second example, I used Storyline's built-in score variable, but not with the intention of modifying it directly. Even if it were possible to hard-code changes to it, doing so would likely cause unintended side effects in the overall scoring. I don't recommend altering it manually.
My goal was to demonstrate an alternative approach for assigning partial points to your interaction allowing you to take full advantage of the built-in score variable. Storyline automatically calculates the total score based on the points assigned to each choice in the interaction, and this ensures proper score reporting to your LMS.
Custom variables cannot be reported to an LMS unless they're passed through a built-in numeric graded question. You can assign the value of your custom variable to a numeric question variable, which can then be reported to the LMS, reflecting the value of your custom logic.
Check this post for reference. It even includes a JavaScript solution for setting the overall score sent to the LMS directly, based on your custom total points. Story files are also available for download. Let me know if you need further help, but please make sure to clearly explain your specific scenario and the current logic you're using in your slides.
Your code looks fine and doesn’t contain any syntax errors. So, what exactly is the issue?
Just a reminder: you cannot directly modify or alter Storyline’s built-in variables, such as ScorePercent and ScorePoints. However, you can create custom variables and set them equal to these built-in values at any point during the course.
If your goal is to track scoring, you should consider building your interaction using Pick One Freeform Question type. These allow you to assign grading and take full advantage of Storyline’s built-in scoring system.
What’s useful about this question type is that it supports partial scoring based on the weight assigned to each choice, making it easier to track learner performance accurately.
Just a few days ago, I attended a great webinar by DavidAnderson on a topic that may not exactly match your scenario, but it can certainly shed some light on how to use Pick One Freeform question to assign partial points based on the weight assigned to each question choice. [Link to webinar].
There are a few more graded question types in Storyline that allow grading by choice, such as Multiple Choice and Freeform Hotspot questions. However, this option is limited to only one correct answer. That said, I believe you can adjust or find a workaround to better suit your specific requirements.
A great post by JudyNollet is also worth exploring on this topic. It includes a sample Storyline file and a demonstration to help illustrate this technique. [Link to post]
Another useful reference is an interaction I recently published for the E-Learning Challenge #518, where partial points are assigned to each answer based on the weight of the question. In that version, I used custom variables to calculate the score, but I also built an alternate version that leverages Storyline’s built-in score variables.
If it’s not too much trouble, feel free to share more details about your scenario — or even upload your project file. I’d be happy to help set everything up according to your specific needs.
Hello Nedim, Thanks for the answer.
I would like to know, in your example Elearning Challenge #518 , when you say that you use Storyline's built-in score, are you able to modify its value?
Like this when your project is publish on a LMS, it can see your result for the quiz?Also, do you know if it's possible to publish a custom variables with the scorm package when exporting ? Like this, my LMS will be able to see my custom variables.
Thanks for your help!
In my second example, I used Storyline's built-in score variable, but not with the intention of modifying it directly. Even if it were possible to hard-code changes to it, doing so would likely cause unintended side effects in the overall scoring. I don't recommend altering it manually.
My goal was to demonstrate an alternative approach for assigning partial points to your interaction allowing you to take full advantage of the built-in score variable. Storyline automatically calculates the total score based on the points assigned to each choice in the interaction, and this ensures proper score reporting to your LMS.
Custom variables cannot be reported to an LMS unless they're passed through a built-in numeric graded question. You can assign the value of your custom variable to a numeric question variable, which can then be reported to the LMS, reflecting the value of your custom logic.
Check this post for reference. It even includes a JavaScript solution for setting the overall score sent to the LMS directly, based on your custom total points. Story files are also available for download. Let me know if you need further help, but please make sure to clearly explain your specific scenario and the current logic you're using in your slides.