Quizalize is a great formative assessment tool for the classroom. Similar to Kahoot, teachers can use Quizalize to create online quizzes that students can complete on their phones or computers by going to a website and typing in a class code. Students take the quiz at their own pace, and thus there is an option to randomize the questions so that no two students encounter the questions in the same order. The quiz then gives students and teachers automatic feedback. The site also automatically places students in teams to compete against either each other or the computer for a higher score, in order to add a little fun to the quiz. One cool thing that Quizalize does is if a teacher chooses to not put incorrect answer choices in, it will automatically make the answer into an "unscramble the letters puzzle." This gives students a hint to the answer but still tests their knowledge, especially if a time limit is given. Quizalize quizzes can then be shared with other users.
The use of Quizalize can demonstrate competency in Danielson component 1: planning and preparation. Specifically, Quizalize fits very well with component 1f: designing student assessments. This element stresses the importance of using formative assessment while teaching. Although Quizalize takes a lot of preparation, it is an excellent tool for formative assessment. Many online formative assessment tools allow teachers to view commonly missed questions, however, Quizalize shows this for each individual student. It shows which questions each student missed, and lists students that need help with the material, based on their score on the quiz. Quizalize also fits with component 1a: knowledge of content and pedagogy. One key piece of this is knowing what prerequisites/background knowledge your students already have. A fantastic way to demonstrate this would be to use Quizalize at the beginning of class to determine what your students already know.
I believe Quizalize can be a very useful tool in the classroom. My virtual co-op had me create a Quizalize for her students to demonstrate their knowledge of vocabulary words. The tool was great for this because it allowed for multiple choice answers or fill-in-the-blank by unscrambling letters. If I were to use this in my classroom, I think I would have students take the quiz before we began learning the vocabulary words, and then again as a review before the test. This would allow me to note which words they already knew, and watch for improvement. It would also allow them to see their own improvement. This same idea could be done for any subject area. Another way I can see myself using Quizalize is at the conclusion of lessons, in order to see whether the students got it or not. I would also use the list of students who struggled with the quiz to take specific time to make sure those students were understanding the concept.
The use of Quizalize can demonstrate competency in Danielson component 1: planning and preparation. Specifically, Quizalize fits very well with component 1f: designing student assessments. This element stresses the importance of using formative assessment while teaching. Although Quizalize takes a lot of preparation, it is an excellent tool for formative assessment. Many online formative assessment tools allow teachers to view commonly missed questions, however, Quizalize shows this for each individual student. It shows which questions each student missed, and lists students that need help with the material, based on their score on the quiz. Quizalize also fits with component 1a: knowledge of content and pedagogy. One key piece of this is knowing what prerequisites/background knowledge your students already have. A fantastic way to demonstrate this would be to use Quizalize at the beginning of class to determine what your students already know.
I believe Quizalize can be a very useful tool in the classroom. My virtual co-op had me create a Quizalize for her students to demonstrate their knowledge of vocabulary words. The tool was great for this because it allowed for multiple choice answers or fill-in-the-blank by unscrambling letters. If I were to use this in my classroom, I think I would have students take the quiz before we began learning the vocabulary words, and then again as a review before the test. This would allow me to note which words they already knew, and watch for improvement. It would also allow them to see their own improvement. This same idea could be done for any subject area. Another way I can see myself using Quizalize is at the conclusion of lessons, in order to see whether the students got it or not. I would also use the list of students who struggled with the quiz to take specific time to make sure those students were understanding the concept.
- The easy way to differentiate your teaching. (2018). Quizalize. Retrieved 20 March 2018, from https://www.quizalize.com/