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How to use Copilot as a free quiz builder

MARCH 29, 2024

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AI FOR: School

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Need to make a quiz or test, but you’re pressed for time? Having Copilot as an assistant, you can make effective testing materials with answer keys in a fraction of the time! From blossoming readers to advanced calculus students, learn how to use Copilot for any school testing subject.

Early readers

For young learners just starting their reading journey, quizzes should be engaging and simple. Use Copilot to help make quizzes young readers can enjoy and ace with prompts like these:

  • Create a five-question vocabulary quiz for first-grade students using simple four-word sentences.
  • Generate a picture-based quiz where students match words with images suitable for kindergarteners. Provide an answer key.
  • Produce a fill-in-the-blank quiz focusing on sight words for first graders.
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Basic math

When it comes to basic math, Copilot makes for an excellent quiz assistant. With the right prompts, you can start making quizzes and answer keys for different math topics suitable for elementary school students, from fundamental arithmetic operations to basic timetables. Give the following example prompts a try:

  • Design a 10-question quiz on addition and subtraction with numbers up to 20 for second graders. Provide an answer key.
  • Formulate a multiplication quiz using single-digit numbers including five-word problems.
  • Create a mixed review quiz for third graders covering addition, subtraction, and basic multiplication.

High school reading comprehension

Reading comprehension quizzes evaluate how well your students are understanding complex texts. Whether you’re teaching Shakespeare or reviewing an important historical event, Copilot can help tailor quizzes to specific texts or for general comprehension skills. See how these prompts play out when you input them into Copilot:

  • Generate a quiz on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet focusing on themes and character analysis.
  • Develop a quiz assessing comprehension of a current events article including critical thinking questions.
  • Create a quiz on chapter three of Grapes of Wrath with emphasis on symbolism and narrative style.

Financial literacy

Financial literacy is crucial for preparing students for real-world financial responsibilities. Copilot can help curate practical quizzes covering basic financial concepts to give your students a boost of confidence once they enter adulthood:

  • Produce a 15-question quiz on personal budgeting and saving strategies for high school students.
  • Design a quiz on the basics of taxes and payroll deductions suitable for high school seniors. Provide an answer key.
  • Create a 20-question quiz on credit scores and loans for junior high school students and include scenario-based questions.

Calculus

Even for some of the most advanced math subjects like calculus, Copilot can help cut down the time it takes to make testing materials by providing a mix of questions involving problem-solving and application of concepts.

  • Generate a 15-question calculus quiz focusing on derivatives and integrals. Include five real-world application problems.
  • Formulate a short five-question quiz on limit calculations and continuity and include graph-based questions.
  • Design a comprehensive test covering the fundamental theorem of calculus with a mix of theoretical and practical questions.

While Copilot can help as a test and quiz maker with advanced subjects, curating, reviewing, contextualizing any outputs remains crucial. Work out any math problems yourself and refine them as needed and double-check any answer keys you request. This applies to every subject we've covered, as AI is not always 100% accurate. Always treat Copilot as a supportive tool in the quiz creation process rather than solely relying on it to construct all your materials.

With Copilot as your time-saving ally, you're equipped to craft diverse and engaging educational materials across all levels. Discover how it can revolutionize your approach to teaching and significantly enhance your educational delivery today.

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