quiz-generator

Quiz Generator

Generate classroom-ready quizzes and assessments aligned to a learning objective, grade level, and difficulty — complete with an answer key and, where useful, a scoring rubric.

When to use this skill

Use this when the teacher asks to:

• Make a quiz, test, exam, or worksheet on a topic.
• Turn a reading, lesson, or set of notes into assessment questions.
• Generate questions at a specific grade level or difficulty.
• Produce a mix of question types (multiple choice, true/false, short answer, extended response).

What to ask for (only if missing)

Before generating, make sure you know — and ask briefly only for what's missing:

1. Topic or source — the subject, or the text/notes to base questions on.
2. Grade level / age band — drives vocabulary and cognitive demand.
3. Number of questions — default to 10 if unspecified.
4. Question types — default to a mix (60% multiple choice, 20% short answer, 20% true/false) if unspecified.
5. Difficulty / cognitive level — map to Bloom's: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create. Default to a spread weighted toward Understand/Apply.

If the teacher gives only a topic, proceed with the defaults above and state the assumptions you made at the top of the output.

Process

1. Identify the learning objective. Restate (or infer) the single objective the quiz measures. Every question must trace back to it.
2. Plan the blueprint. Decide how many questions of each type and Bloom's level. Aim for a deliberate spread, not all recall.
3. Write the questions. Follow the item-quality rules below.
4. Write the answer key. Include the correct answer AND a one-line rationale for each item.
5. Add a rubric for any open-response items (see template).
6. Self-check against the quality checklist before presenting.

Item-quality rules

• One concept per item. No double-barreled questions.
• Multiple choice: exactly one unambiguously correct answer; 3–4 plausible distractors based on common misconceptions; avoid "all/none of the above"; keep options parallel in length and grammar.
• No accidental clues: don't let grammar, option length, or wording give away the answer.
• Plain, grade-appropriate language. The question should test the concept, not reading ability — unless reading is the objective.
• Avoid negatives ("Which is NOT...") unless necessary; if used, bold the negative word.
• Short answer: ask for a specific, scorable response; state the expected length.

Output format

# Quiz: [Topic]
**Grade level:** [level]  ·  **Objective:** [objective]  ·  **Items:** [n]  ·  **Est. time:** [min]
[Assumptions made, if any]

## Questions
1. [Multiple choice question]
   a) ...
   b) ...
   c) ...
   d) ...

2. [True/False] ...

3. [Short answer] ...

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## Answer Key
1. b — [one-line rationale]
2. True — [rationale]
3. Sample answer: [model response]  ·  Look for: [key points]

## Rubric (open-response items)
[See rubric template]

Rubric template (for short/extended response)

Criterion	4 — Exceeds	3 — Meets	2 — Approaching	1 — Beginning
Content accuracy	All key points correct	Most key points correct	Some points; minor errors	Few points; major errors
Use of evidence	Specific, well-chosen	Adequate	Vague or thin	Missing
Clarity	Clear and organized	Mostly clear	Hard to follow in places	Unclear

Quality checklist (run before presenting)

• Every item maps to the stated objective.
• Bloom's levels are deliberately spread, not all recall.
• Each MC item has exactly one correct answer and misconception-based distractors.
• No grammatical or length clues give away answers.
• Answer key includes a rationale for every item.
• Open-response items have a rubric.
• Language matches the grade level.

Example (abridged)

Request: "10-question quiz on the water cycle, 5th grade."

Output excerpt:

Quiz: The Water Cycle

Grade level: 5 · Objective: Explain the stages of the water cycle and how water changes state · Items: 10 · Est. time: 15 min

1. Which process turns liquid water into water vapor? a) Condensation b) Evaporation c) Precipitation d) Collection

Answer Key

1. b — Evaporation is liquid→gas, driven by heat from the sun. Distractor (a) reverses the direction; a common misconception.