Commit 4f0b800d by Mark Hoeber

added detail about tolerance for numerical problems

Add minor detail based on feedbback in training class -- use word
tolerance for margin of error, as that's what people searched on.  add
example for both percentage and numerical tolerance
parent 332477b6
...@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ relatively simple mathematical expressions to answer a question. ...@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ relatively simple mathematical expressions to answer a question.
.. image:: Images/NumericalInputExample.gif .. image:: Images/NumericalInputExample.gif
Note that students' responses don't have to be exact for these problems. You can Note that students' responses don't have to be exact for these problems. You can
specify a margin of error. For more information, see the instructions below. specify a margin of error, or tolerance. For more information, see the instructions below.
Responses for numerical input problems can include integers, fractions, Responses for numerical input problems can include integers, fractions,
and constants such as *pi* and *g*. Responses can also include text and constants such as *pi* and *g*. Responses can also include text
...@@ -256,8 +256,11 @@ Create a Numerical Input Problem ...@@ -256,8 +256,11 @@ Create a Numerical Input Problem
When you do this, an equal sign appears next to the answer. When you do this, an equal sign appears next to the answer.
#. (Optional) If you want to include a margin of error, add **+-NUMBER** after the answer. For #. (Optional) If you want to include a margin of error, or tolerance, add **+-NUMBER** after the answer.
example, if you want to include a 2% margin of error, add **+-2%**.
You can add a percentage or number.
For example, if you want to include a 2% tolerance, add **+-2%**. To add
a tolerance of 5, add **+-5**.
#. In the component editor, select the text of the explanation, and then click the #. In the component editor, select the text of the explanation, and then click the
explanation button to add explanation tags around the text. explanation button to add explanation tags around the text.
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