Creating a quiz is old news. But, making it work for a platform you’re actively working with is a different deal.
For educators, options for quiz creation are endless. From household-name EdTech tools to newer AI-powered ones that can completely automate the process, the choices keep growing.
Take the most popular one, ChatGPT, for example. It can create quiz questions tailored to just about any topic or style you need. But can it actually export those questions into a Google Forms quiz?
The unfortunate answer is no. Not directly, at least. Sure, it’s possible, but only after many hours of copying, pasting, formatting, and setting things up. And honestly, what teacher has time for that?
In this blog, I’ll show you exactly how to make a quiz in Google Forms with the help of Edcafe AI. It is a free, web-based, all-rounder teacher tool with a smart quiz generator that handles all the heavy lifting for your Google Forms quiz, including formatting and setup.
It’s not magic, no. But it’s a huge teacher productivity boost, that’s for sure.
Make sure you sign up for your free Edcafe AI account before going through the steps!
Step 1: Create a Quiz with Edcafe AI
In Edcafe AI’s web app, click the Create new button. From the available list of tools, select Quiz.
Right off the bat, you’ll see guided prompt fields to help you set up your quiz, but not in an overwhelming, “what do I do?” kind of way. Just type in any topic, paste a webpage you’d like to generate a quiz from, or upload an existing document, and you’re practically good to go.
Of course, if you’d like to add specific instructions to guide the quiz generator, you can absolutely do that too.
Step 2: Generate and Customize
Once your quiz is set up, go ahead and hit Generate. You’ll instantly see how tailored the quiz questions are, based on the input you provided.
After the quiz is generated, you’ll get full customization options, so you stay in control of the AI-generated content:
- Add quiz item images (from Google, a built-in text-to-image tool, or your own device)
- Regenerate any quiz question
- Add new quiz questions (either with AI or manually)
- Edit questions and explanations using the built-in text editor
Step 3: Save and Export to Google Forms
One of Edcafe AI’s standout features is its built-in My Library, which works much like Google Drive, but specifically for your Edcafe AI-generated teaching materials. No need to think about where to store your quizzes or lesson content. Everything stays organized right inside Edcafe AI.
Once your quiz is saved, you’ll see several options to work with. But since we’re here to learn how to make a quiz in Google Forms, just choose the Export to Google Forms option, and you’re done.
Step 4: Open Quiz in Google Forms
You might be expecting extra setup or manual formatting after exporting. But lo and behold, true to its name, Edcafe AI lets you sit back and sip your coffee.
That’s because once your quiz is exported, it becomes a fully formatted Google Forms quiz with no additional work needed.
Here’s what gets carried over automatically:
- Any quiz item images you’ve added
- Multiple-choice answer options with correct answers set
- Short answer fields, ready for student input
- Per-answer explanations
- Auto-scoring settings
Quite literally, once you’ve exported, all that’s left to do is share the Google Forms link with your students and start collecting responses. That easy!
Bonus: Directly Assign Your Edcafe AI Quiz to Students
On days when you want to give a quick, one-off quiz, (without exporting it to Google Forms) you can use Edcafe AI’s Assign function instead.
After saving your Edcafe AI quiz, just click the Assign button to generate a QR code. Students can scan it to access and complete the quiz directly from their devices, whether synchronously or asynchronously.
When students take the quiz via the Assign function, they’ll receive auto-scoring and instant feedback upon completion. For short answer questions, they even get per-item writing feedback!
And you, the teacher, get access to a smart tracking dashboard that breaks down performance, by question and by student.
How to Make a Quiz in Google Forms with Edcafe AI (Short Video Tutorial)
Prefer to watch instead? Here’s a quick TikTok video that walks you through how to make a quiz in Google Forms with Edcafe AI, step by step:
FAQs
What types of questions can I generate with Edcafe AI?
You can create multiple-choice, short answer, or a mix of both.
How accurate are the AI-generated quiz questions?
Surprisingly accurate. The quality depends on the topic and input you provide, but Edcafe AI’s prompts are designed to give you clean, relevant quiz questions with minimal tweaking needed.
Can I reuse my AI-generated quizzes later on?
Absolutely. As long as you save your quizzes your Edcafe AI Library, you can revisit, revise, or reuse them anytime without starting from scratch.
What happens to scoring and answer keys when I export to Google Forms?
They’re included. Your exported Google Forms quiz comes pre-loaded with correct answers, auto-scoring, and any explanations added to it.
Can I edit the quiz in Google Forms after exporting?
Absolutely. After exporting, your quiz becomes a regular Google Forms quiz. You can tweak, rearrange, or edit anything just like you would with a form you made manually.
Do students need to sign up to access the assigned quizzes?
Nope. If you’re using the Assign feature, students can scan a QR code and take the quiz instantly. No sign-up or student account required.
