Classroom quiz games
Classroom quiz games you can run in any lesson
Eight ways to turn questions into a game the whole class plays at once, each on their own device. Pick one, open a quiz, and show the QR code.
Eight quiz games to try
Unit review race
10–15 minutes
A scored quiz of 8 to 12 questions before a test. Leave the speed bonus on for energy, and pause after each question to look at the answers.
Example: Run the Science basics quiz from the library the lesson before a test.
Team battle
10 minutes
Add teams or houses when you open the quiz. Team scores are averaged, so a big team cannot win just by being big.
Example: Red, Blue and Green tables play a 6-question history quiz.
Beat the Bell Boss
5–10 minutes
Everyone works together: each right answer fills a shared bar, and the class wins together. Good for groups who find competition stressful.
Example: A Friday quiz where the goal is to beat the Boss before the bell.
Exit ticket
3–5 minutes
Three questions at the end of a lesson, with the speed bonus off. Download the results to see who needs help next time.
Example: Two multiple-choice questions and one typed answer on today’s topic.
Opinion warm-up
2–3 minutes
Switch to a survey with no scores: a poll, a rating scale or a word cloud. It gets quiet students answering without the pressure of being wrong.
Example: Word cloud: “One word that describes the main character.”
Estimation challenge
5 minutes
Slider questions score by how close each answer is, so everyone has a chance. Great for number sense and science facts.
Example: “How tall is Mount Everest, in metres?” Answer 8,849, with full stars within 200.
Put it in order
5 minutes
Students move items into the right order. Use it for timelines, processes and the steps of a method.
Example: Order the stages of the water cycle.
Vocabulary match-up
5 minutes
Matching questions pair words with meanings, countries with capitals, or terms with examples.
Example: Match five French words to their English meanings.
How to run a classroom quiz game
- Open Start a live quiz and pick a ready-made quiz, or one you wrote in the quiz maker.
- Show the QR code on the board. Students scan it, or go to brainbell.app/join and type the six-character code.
- When everyone is in, start the quiz. Answers come in live on your screen.
- After each question, look at how the class answered. If many chose the same wrong answer, stop and talk about it.
- At the end, show the podium and, if you want, download the results as a spreadsheet.
Why live quiz games work in class
- Everyone answers. Not only the students who put a hand up. You see the whole class at once.
- Mistakes show up early. The answer spread after each question shows exactly what to reteach.
- Low stakes, high energy. Short, regular quizzing is a well-established way to help students remember, and a game makes it something they look forward to.
- Fair for every learner. Speed bonuses can be switched off, students can ask for extra time, and every question can be read aloud.
Joining with a QR code, with no logins
Students do not create accounts or type an email. They get a fun generated name, pick a seat, or type a private roster code from a slip you print. It works on Chromebooks, tablets and phones, with nothing to install.
Sample questions: Science basics
Everyday science for grades 4 to 7.
What is the chemical formula for water?
- CO2
- H2O
- O2
- NaCl
Show answer
H2O
Which gas do plants take in to make food?
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Hydrogen
Show answer
Carbon dioxide
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- Venus
- Earth
- Mercury
- Mars
Show answer
Mercury
Sample questions: History milestones
Famous moments and inventions for grades 5 to 8.
In which country are the Pyramids of Giza?
- Greece
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Mexico
Show answer
Egypt
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
- Yuri Gagarin
- Buzz Aldrin
- Neil Armstrong
- John Glenn
Show answer
Neil Armstrong
In what year did people first walk on the Moon?
Show answer
1969
Questions people ask
- What do I need to play a quiz game in class?
- A screen the class can see, and one device per student or per team. Students scan the QR code, or type the code at brainbell.app/join.
- Can students play in teams with one device per team?
- Yes. Each team joins once, with a seat or table name, and answers together.
- How long does a quiz game take?
- About a minute per question with discussion. A 5-question exit ticket takes 5 minutes; a 12-question review takes about 15.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Every quiz game on this page is free, with no ads and no student accounts.