How to Make a Quiz in Google Classroom

You want your students to feel engaged and invested in your teaching methods if you’re an educator. One way to do this is by creating a quiz on Google Classroom. Quizzes are a great way for students to test their knowledge in various subjects and help them keep up with what they have learned so far. They also clue educators into areas that may need more attention.

Creating quizzes is an easy way to quickly assess your students’ knowledge of a topic and give them feedback on their progress. Once you have created the quiz, you can share it with the entire class or individual students as needed.

In this article, we’ll show you how to create a quiz on Google Classroom across various devices.

How to Make a Quiz on a PC in Google Classroom

When you want to make a quiz, you’ll probably want to do it on a PC because of the many benefits it offers.

First, you’ll have a large display where you can assemble all the tools you need. For example, you could open Google Classroom on one window and then draft your questions on another window before finally pasting the polished question into the quiz.

If you want, you can even connect additional screens and make more room for the items you need. For example, you may want to use a video-conferencing service to collaborate with other teachers as you make the quiz. Hosting your colleagues on one screen and then using the other for the actual editing can help declutter your screen and stay organized.

When running Google Classroom on a PC, you also have the opportunity to make the most of the other tools in the G Suite family, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms.

Here’s how to make a quiz on Google Classroom on a PC:

Setting Up the Quiz

1. Sign in to your Google Classroom course page.
   
2. Click on “Classwork” at the top of the course page.
   
3. Select the “Create” button at the top of the Classwork page.
   
4. Go to “Quiz Assignment” from the dropdown menu to bring up a screen that looks like the standard Google Classroom assignment screen.
   
5. Give your quiz a title, and then provide additional instructions if you want.
   
6. Once you’ve set up all the “ground rules” about the quiz, click on the Google Forms thumbnail right below the attachments tab. This should bring up a new page where you can now begin setting questions.

Populating the Quiz

1. Select a question type or change the format by clicking on the toggle button in the top right corner and selecting the format you want from the dropdown submenu.
   
2. Create the first question by clicking on the “Untitled Question” text field and type or paste your question.
   
3. Fill in the answer choices. If the options are text, type them in the provided boxes. If they’re images, click on the “Add Image” icon in the far right. This will bring up a window where you can upload images from your hard drive or fetch some from Google Drive or the internet.
   
4. Select the “Answer Key” link below your question, set the question’s points value and the correct answer.
   
5. Click on “Done” to exit the Answer Key window and go back to editing the quiz.
   
6. Scroll down to the bottom of your question and click on “Required” to stop your students from skipping over it.
   
7. To add a new question, click on the plus (+) button in the floating toolbar. You can add as many questions as you need.
   
8. When you’re all done formulating your questions, exit the Google Forms window and return to the Quiz Assignment page.
9. Add more details about the quiz if needed and then assign it. For example, you can specify the topic and add the due date. All these options are available in the top right-hand corner.
   

How to Make a Quiz in Google Classroom on an iPhone

The Google Classroom app for the iPhone is perfect for teachers who need to manage their classrooms on the go. With this app, you can create assignments, make announcements, send emails to your students, and even read posts from your students in real-time.

The app doesn’t offer a way to create a quick, however, you can still use the platform’s web version from your iPhone to create quizzes

Here’s how to go about it:

1. Open your browser and visit Google Classroom and sign in.
   
2. Tap on “Classroom.”
   
3. Select “Classwork” at the top of the course page.
   
4. Tap on the plus (+) icon and select “Quiz Assignment” from the dropdown menu.
   
5. Give your quiz a proper title, and enter some instructions if needed.
   
6. Tap on the “Blank Quiz” tab to start editing your questions. This should open a blank Google Forms window.
   
7. Tap on the “Untitled Question” text field and type your question. To add an image, tap on the image icon on the far right.
   
8. Specify the type of question you’d like to set.
   
9. Fill in some answer choices.
   
10. Select the “Answer Feedback” link to choose the correct answer and set points for the question. Go to the “Done” option to save and go back to the quiz editing window.
    
11. Tap on “Required” to stop students from skipping over the question.
    
12. Tap on the plus (+) button at the bottom of the window to add another question.
    
13. Once you’ve set all the questions you need, tap on the forward arrow at the top to send it to students.
    

How to Make a Quiz in Google Classroom on an Android Phone

Like the Google Classroom app for iPhones, you must also use the web version to create quizzes

Here’s how to go about it:

1. Open your browser, visit Google Classroom and enter your credentials to sign in.
   
2. Tap on “Classroom.”
   
3. Select “Classwork” at the top of the course page.
   
4. Tap on the “+” icon and select “Quiz Assignment” from the popup menu.
   
5. Name your quiz and enter any instructions or guidelines you might have in mind.
   
6. Tap on “Blank Quiz” to open a blank Google Forms window where you can edit your quiz.
   
7. Tap on the “Untitled Question” text field to type your first question. Optionally, you can add an image by tapping on the image icon on the far right.
   
8. In the box immediately below your question, specify the format.
   
9. Add answer options to your question.
10. Tap on the “Answer Feedback” link to specify the correct answer and allocate points. When you’re all set, tap on “Done” to go back to the questions editing area.
    
11. Tap on “Required” to make the question compulsory for all students.
    
12. To add a new question, tap on the plus button at the bottom of the window.
    
13. When your quiz is ready, tap on the forward arrow at the top to assign it to students.
    

Take Your Lessons to the Next Level

Google Classroom is a great way to create a more interactive classroom environment that will increase student engagement. It also has the potential to save time and money for both teachers and students. If you are looking for an easy-to-use, affordable teaching aid, Google Classroom might be just what you need.

Have you tried creating a quiz on Google classroom when using a PC or mobile device? How did it go?

Share your experience with other students and teachers in the comments section below.