The default tolerance for numerical questions depends on the type of question.
If the Numerical Question: | Its Default Tolerance Is: |
|---|---|
Requires a fractional answer | 0 |
Checks significant figures or decimal places | ±1 at the last digit |
Does not otherwise set the tolerance | ±2% of the answer key |
In Answer, type the following code immediately after the correct numerical answer:
{tab} tolerancewhere
toleranceis the non-negative numerical tolerance value by which your students' responses can differ from your answer and be considered correct.For example, to specify an answer of 56 and accept answers between 55.97 and 56.03, type 56 {tab} 0.03.
Example Numerical Question With Specified Tolerance The following table summarizes an actual question. QID 1159554 Name Template2 2.NUM.05. Mode Numerical Question 34 + 10 + 5 = <_> Answer 49 {tab} 0 Display to Students 
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