Challenge Questions

What Are Challenge Questions?

Challenge questions use the Socratic method to test understanding by requiring participants to actively engage with a concept or fact.

These questions are ideal for friendly competitions, as they allow variable scoring based on accuracy and response time. Participants compete for top scores, making them perfect for leaderboards and prize incentives.

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Multiple Choice Format

  • Multiple correct answers can be set per question.

  • Participants can keep trying until they get it right (unless set to single submission).

  • A speed bonus can be applied, awarding more points for faster correct answers.

Scoring Breakdown

The final score follows this formula:

Max Points – (Wrong Attempts × Wrong Answer Penalty) – (Time Deduction)

  • Points deducted for each incorrect attempt (if applicable).

  • Speed bonus subtracts a few points based on response speed, encouraging learners to answer accurately and quickly.

How the Speed Bonus Works

Setting Up a Challenge Question

Step 1: Add Your Question

Enter the challenge question text.

Step 2: Define Answer Choices

Input multiple-choice answer options.

Step 3: Configure Question Settings

  • Single Submission Mode: Limit participants to one attempt if enabled.

  • Points System:

    • Set maximum points for correct answers.

    • Define wrong answer penalties (ensure deductions won’t bring scores to zero).

    • Enable speed bonus if quick responses should be rewarded.

Step 4: Save & Test the Question

  • Review the scoring setup.

  • Ensure the difficulty level matches the competition or learning objectives.

Setting up a challenge question in ConveYour.