Scratch

I made a quiz game download it see if it helps you a little.

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/joeisawesome/185855

Last edited by joeisawesome (2008-06-24 18:05:50)

ellenalesa wrote:

I have a little monster asking questions, but how do I create a place for a student to answer?  I don't know what you call that.  I want the user to be able to type in the answer to a question.

Thanks.

Typing in words is called character string input.  Comparing words in the program and doing other things with them is called character string manipulation.  Scratch doesn't currently have character string input or manipulation capability (although I wish it did!).  People have gotten clever and found ways to store character strings in the number variables or as colors on the screen using the Stamp feature but these techniques are pretty hard to use.  Most people that have made quiz games on Scratch have gone with the multiple choice approach to avoid the whole character string issue. 

If you really want to go ahead with having the user type in answers that you will compare with the right ones, I think your best bet is taking a look at Chalkmarrow's "Pig Latin" project.  Be aware, however, that it is a very advanced project...and it can only deal with words up to 13 characters long.

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/chalkmarrow/81944

Thanks for your answers.  I want to create a jeopardy type game. 

Q: What was Washington's foreign policy called?

A:  neutrality.


I would also like to be able to "sort" information.  I would like to create 2 fields, like a Venn diagram, and have students put the information into the correct fields.

For example:

Strengths of the North                         Strengths of the South

more people                                         strong military tradition
more railroads                                       defensive war

Thanks