Moodle Plugin

Using Algebrakit in Moodle

You can integrate Algebrakit's advanced question types directly into your Moodle environment using the official Algebrakit plugin. This plugin enables full support for step-by-step evaluation, intelligent feedback, randomized variations, and more.

You can build Algebrakit-powered questions either using the built-in Exercise Editor or by referencing exercises created in the Algebrakit CMS.

Prerequisites

Algebrakit is a licensed platform. To use the plugin, you’ll need an API key.

👉 Contact us to request an API key and receive access to the Algebrakit web services.

Installation Guide

You must have Moodle administrator privileges to install the plugin. If you're not an admin, please ask one to follow steps 1–4 below.

Step-by-Step

  1. Download the latest version of the plugin from GitHub:
    Algebrakit Moodle Plugin

  2. Remove the .git folder from the downloaded package.

  3. Compress the folder into a .zip file.

  4. Follow Moodle’s official guide to install the plugin:
    Installing plugins in Moodle

    Installing Plugin

  5. After installation, go to Site Administration → Plugins → Question Types → Settings.

    API Key Settings

Plugin Configuration

In the plugin settings, configure the following:

  • API Key
    Required to access Algebrakit services.

  • Service Region
    Choose the closest server region for optimal performance.

  • Enable/Disable Exercise Editor

    • Enabled: Authors can use the built-in Exercise Editor.
    • Disabled: Authors must refer to exercises created in the Algebrakit CMS using an exercise ID.

  • Region Profile
    Sets the available Student Profiles in the Exercise Editor (e.g. UK Key Stage 5, Dutch VMBO, etc).

Adding Algebrakit Questions in Moodle

  1. Open a quiz or create a new one.

  2. Add a new question and select the Algebrakit question type.

    Selecting the Algebrakit Questiontype

  3. Enter a question name (for internal reference). The actual question text will be defined inside the exercise.

  4. Scroll down to the Algebrakit section.

  5. Use the Exercise Editor or provide an Exercise ID if you're using the CMS.

    Setting the Exercise ID

  6. Preview the question to make sure it behaves as expected.

    Testing the Exercise

Need Help?

Refer to the Algebrakit Authoring Documentation to learn how to build high-quality, interactive math exercises.

If you run into any issues, feel free to contact our support team.