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Tech Talk

Quizizz is an online learning platform that allows teachers to easily create, customize, and share interactive assessments, instruction, and practice activities with their students. It is designed to include and engage all students and provide real-time insight and data.

Educators can use Quizizz to: 

  • Prepare high-quality, interactive content by copying or editing activities created by other teachers or by creating content from scratch
  • Monitor student progress and identify areas where students may need additional support or instruction
  • Engage students in learning by incorporating elements such as memes, leaderboards, avatars, and badges into quizzes to increase motivation and student participation
  • Embed images and videos, import existing slides, and seamlessly blend assessments into original interactive lessons

Students can use Quizizz to: 

  • Review a particular topic or subject
  • Engage in friendly competition with their classmates using game-like elements 
  • Receive instant feedback on their quiz responses, including explanations for incorrect answers
  • Complete quizzes at their own pace

What do educators love about it? 

Teachers have access to over 30 million teacher-created activities spanning all grade levels and subjects, providing endless inspiration. Quizizz's intuitive interface saves teachers time—about 3.5 hours a week according to a 2021 survey. And, according to a 2019 article in the International Online Journal of Education and Teaching, Quizizz helps reduce test anxiety.

How can users access it?

Users can access this platform by visiting quizizz.com. Quizizz is also available as a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

How much does it cost?

Quizizz offers free basic and paid plans for individual teachers as well as school-wide and district-wide license plans for a discounted fee. 


Amanda Sears is the Technology Integration Specialist for Amherst Exempted Village Schools in Ohio. Her goals are to educate, enrich, and empower students, teachers, and the community with the power of innovative education technology. 

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