Teach generates quizzes in Microsoft Forms with options that align with your instructional goals. Practice mode supports formative checks and mastery through repeated attempts.

Screen titled “Create quiz” showing Subject set to Biology, Grade level set to Grade 9, Language set to English (United States), and a description about cell structure and function. A biology standard (HS-LS1-1) is selected, number of questions set to 10, quiz duration set to 45 minutes, Practice mode turned off, and a Generate button at the bottom right

Generate a quiz for your learners

Follow these steps to create a quiz:

  1. Provide essential details. Select the subject area, grade level, and the language content should be generated in.

  2. Describe the quiz. Specify the topic, focus areas, and objectives that demonstrate mastery. You can also specify the number of points per question or no points for the quiz in the description.

  3. Attach content. Add context by attaching lesson plans, unit plans, syllabus, national or state curriculum materials, and more from cloud files or your computer.

  4. Select standards.

    • Choose the national or state standard set.

    • Select the grade, subject, and strand.

    • Add the standard(s).

  5. Select options before generation. Choose the number of questions, duration (no time limit or up to 180 minutes), and practice mode when repeated attempts support learning goals.

  6. Generate the quiz. Select Generate to create the quiz in Microsoft Forms.

Review and edit

After generating your quiz, review and customize it:

  • Adjust directions, questions, and answers.

  • Set the number of points learners can earn for each question—from no points, 5 points, or whatever fits your instructional needs. The default is points per question that equal 100 points total.

  • If applicable, turn on math formatting.

  • Mark questions as required when appropriate.

Save, preview, and share

Once you're satisfied with the quiz, save it and configure settings. You can collect responses by updating respondent options, copying the link, or posting to a Microsoft Teams class channel.

Find your quizzes under History, the Forms library, or in Assignments.

Note: Practice mode gives learners the option to reveal answers and retry questions to build mastery.

Tip: Use math formatting for equation-based questions to improve readability.

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