Resequence questions let you create a list of items that students must drag and drop into the correct order. They are ideal for sequencing steps in a process, ordering events chronologically, or ranking items by priority.
Adding a Resequence block
1. From your lesson, click Add block.
2. Select Resequence from the block type list.
3. Write your question or instructions in the Question editor. Tell students what they need to put in order. The editor supports rich text, images, and mathematical notation.
4. Fill in the items in the correct order. Each item has a content field where you type the text. The order you set here is the answer — students will see the items shuffled.
5. To add more items, click Add item below the list. You need at least two items. To remove an item, click the trash icon next to it.
6. Drag the grip handle on the left of any item to reorder. The top-to-bottom order in the form is the correct sequence students must recreate.
7. Set the Mark allocation for the question. The default is 1 mark.
8. Click Save.
How students see it
Students see the list of items in a shuffled order (never the correct order). They drag and drop items to rearrange them into what they believe is the correct sequence.
Marking is all-or-nothing: students receive full marks only if every item is in the correct position.
Resequence in AI-generated lessons
When you generate a lesson using AI, Resequence questions may be included automatically. They work well for process-oriented topics like scientific methods, historical timelines, mathematical procedures, and step-by-step instructions.
Tips
Make sure there is only one clearly correct order. If multiple valid orderings exist, students may get frustrated by being marked wrong for a reasonable answer.
Keep the number of items manageable — 4 to 8 items works well for most activities. Too many items make the question tedious rather than challenging.
Write items that are distinct enough to differentiate. If items are too similar, the question tests memory rather than understanding.
Resequence blocks pair well with Content blocks — introduce the topic first, then ask students to sequence the steps they just learned about.