QMP Retirement - Options
Choosing an alternative to QMP
QMP is being retired and will no longer be available for assessments. All existing and new assessments must move to a supported alternative.
This page will help you choose the most appropriate replacement based on your assessment type, level of risk, and marking needs. There is no direct one‑to‑one replacement for QMP. The right option depends on what you need your assessment to do.
At a glance
- Paper-based assessment - Best for in‑person exams and handwritten responses.
- Moodle Quiz - Best for quizzes, automated marking, and large cohorts.
- Wiseflow - Best for high‑stakes digital exams and coursework with structured marking.
How to choose
Start by thinking about what matters most for your assessment:
- Is it high or low stakes?
- Do students need to handwrite answers?
- Do you need automated marking?
- Is secure online delivery required?
- How complex is the marking and moderation process?
Use the guide below to narrow your choice.
Option 1: Paper-based assessment
Paper-based assessment remains appropriate for some in‑person exams and disciplines where handwritten responses are essential.
Good fit if you need:
- Handwritten workings, calculations, or diagrams
- In‑person exam hall conditions
- Minimal reliance on digital systems
- A familiar, low‑technology approach
- Offline marking workflows
Typical use cases
- Closed‑book exams
- Essay or short‑answer questions requiring handwriting
- Assessments where digital access is not guaranteed
✅Choose paper if your assessment depends on handwriting, in‑person delivery or to limit issues around use of generative AI.
Option 2: Moodle Quiz
Moodle Quiz is well-suited to objective, auto‑marked assessments, and scales effectively to large cohorts.
Good fit if you need:
- Multiple‑choice, numeric, matching, or short‑answer questions
- Automated marking and grading
- Immediate or scheduled feedback
- Randomised questions or answers
- Integration with the Moodle gradebook
- Efficient delivery to large groups of students
- Secure online exams using the opensource Safe Exam Browser.
Typical use cases
- Formative quizzes
- Low‑stakes or mid‑module tests
- Practice and revision activities
- Knowledge‑check assessments
⚠️ Whilst Moodle Quiz may be less suitable for long essay questions or high‑stakes exams requiring enhanced security controls, it can still be used for these.
✅Choose Moodle Quiz for auto‑marked or low‑stakes online assessment.
Option 3: Wiseflow
Wiseflow is designed for high‑stakes assessment and supports secure online exams, coursework submission, and structured marking workflows.
Good fit if you need:
- Secure online exams using the Respondus safe-exam browser.
- Essay or long‑form digital answers
- A mix of question types in one assessment
- Anonymous marking
- Moderation and second marking
- External examiner access
- Coursework submission and feedback in the same system
Typical use cases
- Online exams (open or closed book)
- High‑stakes summative assessment
- Essay‑based or mixed‑format exams
- Coursework requiring structured marking and feedback
✅Choose Wiseflow for high‑stakes assessment or more complex marking workflows.
Still unsure?
If your assessment has mixed requirements or you are unsure which option fits best:
- Review your learning outcomes and assessment purpose
- Consider the level of risk and required controls
- Think about your marking and feedback workflow
Support is available for:
- Assessment design advice
- Tool‑specific guidance and training
- Educational technology consultations
Contact the Digital Learning team to discuss your requirements.