Exercise generation with the system Passarola

Abstract

A robust multi-domain coverage exercise generation system usually works with an-swers of simple types (e.g. multiple-choice, Boolean, integer, or file compari-son). In this paper we describe Passarola, a simple, yet powerful, exercise genera-tion system and its language that anyone with no computer science background can use to develop exercises. It may include a collection of heterogeneous objects al-lowing the usage of complex elements. Its main characteristics are the use of simple reusable templates, simple and rich types, and rich notation and syntax (LaTeX based) for questions, solutions, and answers.