EDU Question Bank authors may choose from multiple authoring methods, with differing capabilities and ease of use. The LaTeX authoring pathway is unique in that it allows for
- authoring and editing of all question types,
- use of LaTeX syntax for mathematical formulas and equations,
- dynamically-rendered plots in questions, and
- adding algorithmically-generated labels to images.
It is recommended that you write and edit question banks using LaTeX only if you are an experienced LaTeX user. Otherwise, it is recommended that you edit script files using a text or HTML editor or the Question Bank Editor.
Requirements
To use LaTeX to author EDU question banks, you need:
ed.sty
—the LaTeX style file for EDU question bank authoring
Registered users can download this file by visiting Brownstone's Download Center.- A text editor
- LaTeX installed on your system
- Internet access
The Authoring Process
To author in LaTeX:
- Write your question bank in LaTeX using a text editor.
- Run LaTeX on your text files. Preview the output to
ensure it is correct.
You may perform multiple iterations of these two steps. - Use the Web-based conversion service to convert your LaTeX-format question bank to EDU format.
- Upload the question bank to your class site.
- Install the question bank into your class site.