What We Built

Custom Quiz Engine for Rapid-Fire Questions

        We built a completely custom quiz flow that supports:

• Immediate validation of answers

• Progression only when the current question is answered correctly

• Automatic timer tracking (with a 15-minute timeout)

• Shuffled/randomised question delivery

• Support for numerical-type answers

•  A clean, distraction-free UI for fast answering

This quiz engine was optimised to be lightweight, responsive, and consistent across browsers and devices.

Question Creation & Admin Tools

       We implemented flexible question management features, allowing admins to:

• Create quizzes using Moodle’s Question Bank

• Upload questions in bulk using CSV with categories

• Select the number of questions per quiz

• Select question categories from which questions are drawn

• Configure answer-box placement (left, middle, etc.) for arithmetic formats

• Display the learner’s best recorded time at the start

• Show both recent and best time at the end of each quiz

These admin tools make quiz creation fast, scalable, and simple for teachers.

Mobile-Optimised Input System

        Since rapid answering on mobile was critical, we developed:

• A custom numerical keypad for phones and tablets

• A UI that replaces the default mobile keyboard

• Faster input speed and more screen space for the question

This ensures that both desktop and mobile users have equal performance experience.

Gradebook Integration & Attempt Tracking

       We integrated detailed tracking and reporting:

• Moodle gradebook displays:

• Number of attempts

• Best recorded time

• Teachers can export a record of:

• Every quiz attempt

• Time taken for each attempt

• Sorted by group

We also created a custom report showing each learner’s first 3 and most recent 3 attempts—useful for monitoring improvement.

Live Leaderboards & Analytics

       We built a full leaderboard system with real-time updates, including:

Individual Leaderboards

• Top 20 learners by total correct answers

• Top 20 learners by best time

• Results filterable by:

• Quiz or set of quizzes

• Date range

• Group

The page also displays the learner’s own totals for comparison.

Group Leaderboards

• Total correct answers per group

• Points-based group ranking (custom point rules supported)

Global Counter Widget

       A live, site-wide counter showing:

• Total number of correctly answered questions

• Selectable quizzes

• Selectable time range

This counter can be placed anywhere on the Moodle site.

Extended Question Support (Optional)

       We also ensured the system is future-ready by preparing support for:

• Superscript / exponents

• Fractions and square root formatting

These features can be enabled in future updates.