Maple T.A. Essay Question 

Using the essay question type, you can create a question that the student answers in a text area. Grading is not performed on essay questions. For information on using Maple T.A. question  tasks and converting them to Maple T.A. format, see help page title . 

Algorithmic Variables 

1. Algorithmic variables can be used to create questions that contain randomly generated parameters. Define your algorithmic variables in the following execution group. If required, add more execution groups. You can refer to algorithmic variables in other variable definitions and in the other sections of this question by putting a "${" and "}" around the variable name. For example, x:=${myvariable}. If you refer to an algorithmic variable in 2-D math, do not include the braces. For example, . 

>	variable := expression;

 

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Question 

2. The question can contain text, 2-D math, plots, images, and algorithmic variables. 

Replace this text with the question content. 

Answer 

3. In the fields below, enter the rows and columns for the response text area. 

        

Hints 

4. Maple T.A. displays hints when the student requests them. Enter your hints in the following table. Hints can contain text, 2-D math, and algorithmic variables. Hints can also refer to ${RESPONSE} (the student response) and ${ANSWER} (the correct answer). You can provide up to three hints. 

Replace this text with hint 1.

Replace this text with hint 2.

Replace this text with hint 3.