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๐Ÿ–๏ธ How to write and vary an ordering exercise
๐Ÿ–๏ธ How to write and vary an ordering exercise

Create varied ordering exercises that boost learner engagement and enhance their understanding

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Written by Clara Gros
Updated over a year ago

๐Ÿ“ข Creating relevant and diverse exercises isn't always easy. Explore our tips for crafting engaging and varied ordering questions!

๐Ÿชง Ordering exercises help learners sequence items or rank them based on specific criteria such as time, importance, or relevance. Below is a refined step-by-step guide on how to design and use ordering exercises effectively with Didask.


๐ŸŽฏStep-by-step guide

Step 1: Arrange concepts around a temporal criterion

  • What it is: Learners are tasked with organising events or actions in chronological order. These could be steps in a process or actions that must follow a logical timeline.

  • When to use it:Use this exercise when learners need to comprehend the correct sequence of events to complete a task. For example, this exercise could guide learners through the steps for baking cookies:

    • Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

    • Add chocolate chips to the mixture.

    • Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC.

    • Bake the cookies for 10โ€“12 minutes.

  • Key tips : Limit the number of options to a maximum of four to ensure clarity and maintain focus.

Step 2: Arrange Concepts around a criterion of importance

  • What it is: Learners rank items by their relevance or impact according to a specified criterion, such as significance, effectiveness, or influence.

  • When to use it: This exercise is suitable when learners must grasp the priority or weight of different elements. For example, learners could rank industries based on their greenhouse gas emissions, from highest to lowest:

    • Transport.

    • Industry.

    • Agriculture, livestock, and forestry.

    • Building sector.

  • Key tips : Keep the options concise and focused by limiting them to four choices for improved engagement and understanding.


๐Ÿ”Ž Best Practices

Ordering exercises are ideal when learners are likely to make errors at every step of the sequence. If only one step poses a challenge, consider simplifying the exercise by using a multiple-choice question, asking, "What should they do first?"

๐ŸŽ“How to use it?

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๐ŸŽฆ Case Study

Context: A company in the industrial sector aims to train its employees on fire safety protocols. The goal is to ensure that all staff members know how to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.


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