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Managing Exercises

Exercises are the core learning activities in PragmaTeach. The AI automatically generates exercises during course creation, but you can also create and manage them manually.

Exercise Types​

PragmaTeach supports a variety of exercise types to keep learning engaging:

📝 Multiple Choice​

Students select the correct answer from options.

Best for:

  • Knowledge checks
  • Vocabulary testing
  • Quick assessments

📖 Reading Comprehension​

Students read a text and answer questions about it.

Best for:

  • Language learning
  • Literature studies
  • Critical thinking

🎧 Listening Comprehension​

Students listen to audio and answer questions.

Best for:

  • Language courses
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Audio-based learning

🎬 Video Exercises​

Students watch a video and answer questions.

Best for:

  • Visual learning
  • Complex topics
  • Demonstrations

📐 Math Exercises​

Students solve mathematical problems with step-by-step input.

Best for:

  • Mathematics courses
  • Problem-solving
  • Numerical reasoning

📄 Multi-Page Exercises​

Multi-page content for reading or step-by-step learning.

Best for:

  • Long-form reading
  • Tutorials
  • Reference content

🎨 Interactive Animations​

Interactive HTML content for hands-on learning.

Best for:

  • Science concepts
  • Visualizations
  • Interactive simulations

🏃 Offscreen Activities​

Instructions for activities done outside the app.

Best for:

  • Physical activities
  • Real-world practice
  • Projects

📺 Explainer Videos​

Educational videos without quiz questions.

Best for:

  • Concept introductions
  • Demonstrations
  • Visual explanations

AI-Generated Exercises​

How It Works​

When you create a course, the AI:

  1. Analyzes lesson content
  2. Determines appropriate exercise types
  3. Generates questions and answers
  4. Creates variety across lessons

Exercise Distribution​

The AI balances exercise types:

  • Mix of question-based and content-based exercises
  • Appropriate difficulty for target audience
  • Variety to maintain engagement

Creating Exercises Manually​

From the Dashboard​

  1. Click the + floating action button
  2. Select Create Exercise
  3. Choose the exercise type
  4. Fill in the exercise details
  5. Assign to a lesson

From Lesson Details​

  1. Open a lesson
  2. Go to the Exercises tab
  3. Click Add Exercise
  4. Complete the exercise form

Exercise Form Fields​

FieldDescription
TypeSelect exercise type
TitleName of the exercise
InstructionsWhat students should do
ContentQuestions, text, media
Correct Answer(s)The right answer(s)
ExplanationWhy the answer is correct
LanguageExercise language

Editing Exercises​

Accessing Exercise Details​

  1. Navigate to the lesson
  2. Find the exercise
  3. Click to open details

What You Can Edit​

  • Title and instructions
  • Question content
  • Answer options
  • Correct answer designation
  • Explanations
  • Associated media

Saving Changes​

Click Save after making edits. Changes are reflected immediately for students who haven't started the exercise.

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Students who have already attempted an exercise will see their original version.

Viewing Student Responses​

Response Summary​

For each exercise, view:

  • Total attempts
  • Correct rate
  • Average time spent
  • Individual responses

Detailed Responses​

Click View Responses to see:

  • Each student's answer
  • Whether it was correct
  • Time taken
  • Attempt timestamp

Identifying Struggling Students​

Look for:

  • Multiple incorrect attempts
  • Very long completion times
  • No attempts (student may be stuck)

Exercise Analytics​

Performance Metrics​

View for each exercise:

MetricDescription
Completion Rate% of students who completed
Correct Rate% of correct answers
Avg TimeAverage time to complete
AttemptsTotal number of attempts

Identifying Problem Exercises​

Low correct rates may indicate:

  • Question is too difficult
  • Question is confusingly worded
  • Content wasn't covered adequately
  • Technical issue with exercise

Using Insights​

  1. Review exercises with low success rates
  2. Check if the content needs clarification
  3. Consider adding hints or explanations
  4. Ask the AI Assistant for recommendations

Best Practices​

Exercise Variety​

DoDon't
✅ Mix exercise types❌ All same type
✅ Vary difficulty levels❌ All same difficulty
✅ Include multimedia❌ Text only
✅ Balance theory and practice❌ Too much theory

Question Quality​

DoDon't
✅ Clear, specific questions❌ Vague or ambiguous
✅ Reasonable answer options❌ Obviously wrong options
✅ Educational explanations❌ No feedback on wrong answers
✅ Relevant to lesson content❌ Off-topic questions

Difficulty Progression​

Within a lesson:

  1. Start with simpler exercises
  2. Gradually increase difficulty
  3. End with challenging synthesis questions

Troubleshooting​

Exercise Not Displaying​

Check:

  • Lesson is activated
  • Media files are uploaded correctly
  • No HTML/formatting errors

Students Report Wrong Answers​

  1. Review the exercise
  2. Verify correct answer is marked
  3. Check for any ambiguity
  4. Update if needed and communicate with students

Audio/Video Not Playing​

  • Check file format compatibility
  • Verify URL is accessible
  • Test on different devices
  • Re-upload if necessary

Next Steps​