Quizzes can be a fun and interactive way to assess student learning, but creating and implementing them effectively requires some skill. If you use Nearpod in your classroom, you may be wondering, “How do you play a quiz on Nearpod?” From creating different types of questions to launching quizzes in live lessons, there are a few steps to follow to make the most of Nearpod’s versatile quizzing features.
In this article, we’ll walk through the process of playing a quiz on Nearpod. You’ll learn how to build quiz slides with multiple-choice, open-ended, and even competitive game-style questions. We’ll also cover how to launch quizzes in live lessons and share them with students. With these tips, you’ll be able to create varied and engaging quizzes that liven up your instruction and provide interactive assessments. So read on to learn exactly how to play a quiz on Nearpod!
Creating a Quiz Slide
Before you can play a quiz on Nearpod, you need to create a quiz slide within your Nearpod lesson. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Add a Slide
While editing your Nearpod lesson, select “Add Slide.” This is where you’ll start building your quiz.
Step 2: Choose Quiz
From the Activities tab, choose “Quiz.” This will set the slide as a quiz slide.
Step 3: Formulating Questions
Now, it’s time to create your questions. Type your question and add up to 8 possible answer choices. Be thorough and clear in your questions to ensure your students understand what’s being asked.
Step 4: Mark the Correct Response
To indicate the correct answer, simply mark it with a check on the left. Depending on the question, you can select one or multiple answers as correct.
Step 5: Repeat for Additional Questions
If you have multiple questions for your quiz, repeat steps 3-4 for each of them. Nearpod makes it easy to create comprehensive quizzes.
Step 6: Save
Click “Save” when you’ve finished creating your quiz slide. This step is crucial to ensure your work is preserved.
Now that you’ve created your quiz slide, you’re ready to play it in your live Nearpod session.
Launching the Quiz
Playing the quiz in a live session is simple and straightforward. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Start Your Nearpod Session
Begin your Nearpod session and navigate to the slide where you’ve added the quiz. Your students will join this session.
Step 2: Launch the Quiz
Click on the “Live Lesson” button to launch the quiz. This action makes the quiz visible to your students on their devices.
Step 3: Student Participation
Your students can now view the quiz and provide their answers. This interactive approach allows you to gauge their understanding in real time.
Step 4: Real-time Results
One of the fantastic aspects of Nearpod is its ability to provide real-time results. You can instantly see how your students are performing and use this information to tailor your instruction accordingly.
Exploring Other Quiz Games
Nearpod offers more than just multiple-choice quizzes. You can also engage your students with exciting quiz games like “Time to Climb.” These games challenge students to answer questions as quickly as possible. Here’s how to incorporate “Time to Climb” into your Nearpod lesson:
Step 1: Add a Slide
While editing your lesson, select “Add Slide.”
Step 2: Choose “Time to Climb”
From the Activities tab, choose “Time to Climb.” This will set the slide as a game slide.
Step 3: Formulate Questions
Enter your questions and answer options in the designated spaces.
Step 4: Save
Click “Save” when you’ve finished creating your game slide. This is essential to ensure everything is in place for your live session.
During your live Nearpod session, launch the “Time to Climb” game, and watch as your students compete to answer the questions as quickly as possible. It’s a fun and engaging way to assess their knowledge.
Sharing a Nearpod Quiz
If you want to share a Nearpod quiz with your students, you’ll need to provide them with the access code. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Start Your Nearpod Session
Initiate your Nearpod session and navigate to the quiz slide.
Step 2: Launch the Quiz
Click on the “Live Lesson” button. Nearpod will generate a five-letter access code for the quiz.
Step 3: Share the Code
You can share the code with your students through your learning management system (LMS), such as Canvas, Schoology, or Google Classroom, or by displaying it on the board.
Step 4: Student Access
Your students can enter the code on the Nearpod website or app to access the quiz.
If you’ve created a Student-Paced Nearpod lesson, your students can access the quiz at any time using the provided access code. Here’s how to share a Student-Paced Nearpod lesson:
Step 1: Duplicate Your Lesson
Duplicate your Nearpod lesson and select “Student-Paced” as the mode.
Step 2: Access Code
Nearpod will generate a five-letter code for the lesson. Share this code with your students through your LMS or by displaying it.
Step 3: Student Access
Your students can enter the code on the Nearpod website or app to access the lesson and the quiz.
By following these steps, you can effortlessly share a Nearpod quiz with your students and assess their understanding in real time.
Creating Varied Quizzes
In addition to multiple-choice questions, you can also create questions with more than one correct answer or open-ended questions. When you choose the option ‘This question requires participants to type in the answer,’ you must provide the correct answer and adjust the answer settings accordingly.
Conclusion
Playing a quiz on Nearpod is a great way to engage your students and gauge their comprehension. With the variety of quiz options available, you can create interactive and fun assessments that keep your students actively involved in the learning process. Now that you have all the steps at your fingertips, go ahead and make your Nearpod lessons even more exciting.
