# Do algorithmic variables exist in Open edX

**URL:** <https://discuss.openedx.org/t/do-algorithmic-variables-exist-in-open-edx/12337>\
**Category:** Authoring\
**Created:** [February 15, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/do-algorithmic-variables-exist-in-open-edx/12337 "2024-02-15T21:03:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![dskoryk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3ec8ea/32.png) [@dskoryk](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/dskoryk)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/do-algorithmic-variables-exist-in-open-edx/12337/1 "2024-02-15T21:03:21Z")

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I’m looking to use algorithmic variables to randomize what question a student sees. Do algorithmic variables exist in Open edX or is there an alternative method of randomizing the question that different students receive on a page?

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**Author:** ![sarina](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/sarina/32/2308_2.png) [@sarina](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/sarina)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/do-algorithmic-variables-exist-in-open-edx/12337/2 "2024-02-15T21:24:46Z")

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Hi @dskoryk and welcome! Since this is about problem types, I moved your question to the Educators section.

I think this may answer your question: [10.45. Custom Python-evaluated Input Problem (Write-Your-Own-Grader) — Building and Running an edX Course documentation](https://edx.readthedocs.io/projects/edx-partner-course-staff/en/latest/exercises_tools/custom_python.html#write-your-own-grader)