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How to Generate a Quiz with AI

In this article, you’ll learn how to use EducateMe’s AI quiz generation tool to create quizzes quickly, including tips for writing effective prompts and using course context for more relevant questions.

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EducateMe allows you to generate quizzes automatically using AI, making quiz creation faster, easier, and more accurate. You can provide a prompt, attach supporting materials, and choose the question types.


Generating a quiz with AI

  1. Create a Quiz activity in your course.

  2. Click Generate with AI.

  3. Enter a custom prompt describing the quiz, for example: “Create a quiz about security in internet usage.”

  4. Optionally attach a PDF or provide a link as a source.

  5. Choose whether the AI should use your course content for context.

You can generate the following question types:

  • Single Choice: one correct answer

  • Multiple Choice: multiple correct answers

  • Free Text: open-ended response

  • Ordering: arrange items in the correct sequence

  • Matching the Pairs: connect related items from two lists

Clicking Manual setup allows you to create a quiz manually without the help of AI.


Best practices for writing prompts

To get the most out of AI quiz generation:

  • Clearly state the topic, number of questions, and question type:

"Make 10 multiple-choice questions about internet security."

"Create a comprehensive quiz about cybersecurity best practices. The quiz should include 12 questions with a mix of question types: 4 single choice, 4 multiple choice, 2 ordering, and 2 matching the pairs. Make the questions detailed and challenging, with clear answer options for each, and include real-world examples where appropriate."

"Develop 8 matching the pairs questions about common leadership styles and their definitions."

  • Include context by letting the AI know if it should use your course content. Example: "Using the workplace safety course, create 5 single-choice questions."

  • Specify question type by indicating the type of questions you want to be created for the quiz.

  • Keep it concise. Short, clear prompts often generate better questions than long, vague instructions.

Expert Tip: Attach materials like PDFs or links when generating a quiz. This helps AI create highly relevant questions aligned with your content, saving time on manual editing.


FAQ

Q: What are the available question types I can use?
You can choose from five types of questions: Single Choice, Multiple Choice, Free Text, Ordering, and Matching the Pairs.

Q: Can I attach sources or enter a custom prompt?
Yes! You can attach a PDF, provide a link, or use a custom prompt to guide the AI’s question generation.

Q: Can AI use my course context?
Yes, you can choose whether to let the AI consider the course content when generating questions.

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