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   1 <h1>The Maximum Number of Attempts (by a Student)</h1>
   2
   3 <p>This value determines the maximum number of attempts a Student has
   4     in answering <b>any</b> of the questions in the lesson. In the case of questions
   5     which do not provide the answer, for example Short Answer
   6     and Numerical questions, this value provides a necessary <i>escape routine</i> to
   7     the next page in the lesson. </p>
   8
   9 <p>The default value is 5. Smaller values may discourage the student
  10     from thinking about the questions. Larger values may lead to more
  11     frustration.</p>
  12
  13 <p>Setting this value to one gives the students just one chance to answer each
  14     question. This gives a similar type of assignment to the Quiz module except
  15     that the questions are presented on individual pages.</p>
  16
  17 <p>Note that this value is global parameter and that it applies to all the
  18     questions in the lesson regardless of their type.</p>
  19
  20 <p>Note that this parameter does <b>not</b> apply to teachers checking
  21     of questions or navigating through the lesson. Checking the number of attempts
  22     relies on values stored in the database and question attempts by teachers are
  23     not recorded. The teacher should after all know the answers!</p>