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Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. Use them to run a round your students can compete in online.

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Setting up a fair quiz competition for students

Hosting a quiz competition for students online works best when every question traces back to material the class has already covered. Teachers and student leaders often spend hours writing questions from scratch, and the round ends up testing whatever was easiest to write rather than what matters most.

Pick a single source document per round so the scope is clear to every student.
Reveal the correct answer and its explanation after each question to reinforce learning.
Decide tiebreaker rules before the competition starts, not during it.
Keep a copy of the questions and answer key in PDF or DOCX for your records.

Example questions for a student quiz competition

Why do quiz organizers often include a tiebreaker round?A tiebreaker picks a single winner when teams finish with the same score. A short, clearly defined question keeps the result fair and quick.

True or false: reveal the correct answer after each question in a competition round.True. Showing the answer with a brief explanation lets students learn from misses during the round instead of only at the end.

How many questions suit a 15-minute student quiz round?About 10 to 15 questions, depending on age and difficulty. This leaves time for reading, answering and reviewing explanations without rushing.

Why mix multiple choice, true/false and short-answer questions in one competition?Mixed formats test both recognition and recall. Short-answer items show whether students can explain a concept, not just spot it in a list.

What should a fair scoring rule for a quiz competition state in advance?It should state points per correct answer, any penalty for wrong answers, and how ties are broken. Stating these before the round prevents disputes about the result.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, slides, plain notes or photos of pages. Every question comes from the content your students are actually studying.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so the round teaches as well as scores. Students see why an answer was right after they respond.

Mixed question types

Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer, or combine them in one set. Mixing formats keeps the pace varied and tests recall and application.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the PDF, slides or notes for the topic the competition covers. Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.

Choose the question types and count

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, and set how many questions the round needs. Review the list and remove anything off-topic.

Run the round and export

Use the questions in your class's format. Plus and Pro plans export to PDF, DOCX, and on Pro also QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

Start with the source document, then decide the question mix and length before generating anything. A short round of 10 to 15 questions usually keeps attention, and a mix of multiple choice and true/false makes scoring quick. Reviewing each question before the round removes ambiguous items that would cause disputes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a student quiz competition have?

Ten to fifteen questions fit most rounds for middle and high school students, which leaves time to read and answer each one. Younger students may need fewer, and older students can handle longer sets with short-answer items.

Should a quiz competition use negative marking?

Negative marking discourages random guessing, but it can also make students hesitant to answer. Many teachers award full points for correct answers and no penalty for wrong ones, then explain the scoring rules before the round starts.

Can I export the questions for my class?

Export is a paid feature. Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro at $14.99/month adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off Plus with a school email address.

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