PointSolutions: Slide Types and Preferences in PowerPoint Polling – Support

Slide Types and Slide Preferences

There are several slide types available for PowerPoint Polling. Each slide type has specific preferences.

Chart Preferences

Clicking a chart on a polling slide displays the chart preferences on the Slide Preferences Pane. The chart labels and values can be adjusted without having to open the PointSolutions Preferences window. The chart preferences only appear on charts for the following slides: Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Numeric Response, True/False, Demographic Assignment, Priority Ranking, Likert and Ice Breaker.

NOTE

The colors of Graph charts can be edited from the Slide Preference Pane.

On a Graph chart, select a color scheme from the drop-down menu to determine what colors will be used during the presentation. There are three options available:

PowerPoint Scheme- Uses the selected PowerPoint color scheme.
Defined- Uses user defined chart colors.
Correct/Incorrect- Applies green for correct answers and red for incorrect answers.

Multiple Choice

A multiple choice slide contains a question text box, an answer text box that allows for up to 10 answer choices and a chart.

Multiple Choice Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling..
Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.
Multiple Responses - Multiple responses allow participants to send more than one response to a question. When this box is checked the following options may be set: Number of Responses, Allow Duplicates and All or Nothing Scoring.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed. Showing Results during polling is not available in Office 2007.
First Response Only - When checked, PointSolutions only accepts the first response sent by each participant.

Scoring Options

Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
Show Advanced Scoring - When checked, the answer value and the point value are both displayed. The point value can be changed by entering a new value in the box provided.
Convert to Demographic - When selected, the slide becomes a demographic. A demographic grouping must be assigned in the Slide Preferences Pane.

Short Answer
NOTE: ResponseCard XR, NXT, QT Device or PointSolutions app ONLY

A short answer slide contains a question text box, a chart and a list of the five most common responses.

TIP: Additional responses can be viewed in PointSolutions reports.

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Short Answer Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed.
First Response Only - When checked, PointSolutions only accepts the first response sent by each participant.
Show Correct Keyword - After polling closes, the correct keyword(s) is displayed on the slide.

Scoring Options

Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
Answer Value - The answer value can be set by selecting “Correct” or “No Value” from the drop-down box.
Correct Keyword(s) - Enter keyword(s) in the box provided. Multiple keywords should be separated with a semicolon.
Enforce Capitalization - If a response does not have proper capitalization the response is considered incorrect.

WordCloud
NOTE: ResponseCard XR, NXT, QT Device or PointSolutions app ONLY

A WordCloud slide contains a question text box and displays a WordCloud of the answers recieved.

WordCloud Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed. Showing Results during polling is not available in Office 2007.
First Response Only - When checked, PointSolutions only accepts the first response sent by each participant.

Scoring Options

Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
Answer Value - The answer value can be set by selecting “Correct” or “No Value” from the drop-down box.
Acceptable Value - Enter a specific value in the box provided.

Numeric Response

NOTE: ResponseCard XR, NXT, QT Device or PointSolutions app ONLY

A numeric response slide contains a question text box, a chart and a list of all the responses.

Numeric Response Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed. Showing Results during polling is not available in Office 2007.
First Response Only - When checked, PointSolutions only accepts the first response sent by each participant.
Show Correct Answer - After polling closes, the correct answer is displayed on the slide.

Scoring Options

Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
Answer Value - The answer value can be set by selecting “Correct” or “No Value” from the drop-down box.
Acceptable Value - Enter a specific value in the box provided.
Acceptable Range - If a specific value is not required for a correct answer, a range can be set. Enter a minimum value and a maximum value in the boxes provided.

Hotspot

NOTE: PointSolutions app ONLY

A hotspot slide contains a question text box and an image.

Hotspot Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed. Showing Results during polling is not available in Office 2007.
Response Grid - The response grid displays the participant name by default. As the participants respond, the corresponding box will change color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only in the preferences. As the participants respond a Device ID will appear in the box.

Scoring Options

Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Add Hotspot - Adds hotspot area to selected image on slide. Area is adjustable.
Delete Hotspots - Deletes all hotspots selected on image in slide.

True/False

A true/false slide is used for a question with a true or false response. The slide includes generically worded question and answers. The question text can be edited.

True/False Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed. Showing Results during polling is not available in Office 2007.
First Response Only - When checked, PointSolutions only accepts the first response sent by each participant.

Scoring Options

Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided..
Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
Select True or False as the correct answer. A value of No Correct can also be selected if there is no correct answer.

Essay

ResponseCard XR, NXT, QT Device or PointSolutions app ONLY

The essay slide contains a question region to pose a question.

Essay Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
IMPORTANT
Essay questions set as anonymous will not be viewable in PointSolutions reports.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
First Response Only - When checked, PointSolutions only accepts the first response sent by each participant.

Scoring Options

PointSolutions does not score essay slides. Manual score adjustments can be made in Results Manager.

Demographic Assignment

A demographic assignment slide contains a question text box, an answer text box that allows for up to 10 answer choices and a chart. The demographic assignment slide assigns participants to demographic groups.

Demographic Assignment Slide Preferences:

Demographic Options

Demographic Grouping - Categorize the demographic options for easier reporting.
Use in Competition - The answer options become teams and can be used in team competitions. When unchecked, the slide is no longer considered a Team Assignment slide.
Save to participant list - The competition and/or demographic information is saved to the current participant list.

Question Options

Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed. Showing Results during polling is not available in Office 2007.
First Response Only - When checked, PointSolutions only accepts the first response sent by each participant.

Priority Ranking

The priority ranking slide contains a question text box, an answer text box that allows for up to 10 answer choices and a chart. The participants’ responses are weighed and then ranked accordingly.

Priority Ranking Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.
Response Limit - The Response Limit dictates the number of answer choices a participant can select for a specific question.
Allow Duplicates - When checked, participants are permitted to select the same answer choice more than once.
Response Weights - Set the value for each response by selecting a value from the drop-down menu or enter a value from 0 to 99999. Repeat for the remaining answers.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed. Showing Results during polling is not available in Office 2007.

Likert

A likert slide is used to determine varying levels of agreement or disagreement. The slide includes a generically worded question and answers. The text can be edited.

Likert Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.
Multiple Responses - Multiple responses allow participants to send more than one response to a question. When this box is checked the following options may be set: Number of Responses, Allow Duplicates and All or Nothing Scoring.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed. Showing Results during polling is not available in Office 2007.
First Response Only - When checked, PointSolutions only accepts the first response sent by each participant.

Scoring Options

Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
Show Advanced Scoring - When checked, the answer value and the point value are both displayed. The point value can be changed by entering a new value in the box provided.
Convert to Demographic - When selected, the slide becomes a demographic. A demographic grouping must be assigned in the Slide Preferences Pane.

Ice Breaker

An ice breaker slide is a slide with an analogy or word scramble question to get the participants involved in the polling presentation. Analogies are automatically generated, but a word must be provided for the word scramble.

Ice Breaker Slide Preferences:

Question Options

Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.
Multiple Responses - Multiple responses allow participants to send more than one response to a question. When this box is checked the following options may be set: Number of Responses, Allow Duplicates and All or Nothing Scoring.

Polling Options

Automatically Open Polling - When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.
Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed. Showing Results during polling is not available in Office 2007.
First Response Only - When checked, PointSolutions only accepts the first response sent by each participant..

Scoring Options

Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box provided.
Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
Show Advanced Scoring - When checked, the answer value and the point value are both displayed. The point value can be changed by entering a new value in the box provided.
Convert to Demographic - When selected, the slide becomes a demographic. A demographic grouping must be assigned in the Slide Preferences Pane.