How to Create a Quiz in Google Forms

Julie Halitzka
40 steps
3 minutes

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Navigate to [https://sheets.google.com](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/?tgif=d)

Click "Blank Spreadsheet" at the top of the page

Rename the Spreadsheet as desired, for YOUR course.

To create quizzes/assignments with google forms, go to forms.google.com.

A blank form is created. Let's start by naming your new form. Click "Untitled form"

Type a name for your quiz or assignment.

Add questions, using the plus sign at the right.

Always start by asking for the respondents NAME. Click "Short answer"

Click "Question" and type "Name"

Click "Answer key"

Double-click the "points" field and set to 0.

Add Additional Questions as desired.

Tip! Here are the Google Forms question types most useful for assignments and quizzes: **1. Text-based (manually grade these)** - **[[Short Answer:]]**[[ Allows respondents to provide a concise, single-line text response, such as name.]] - **[[Paragraph:]]**[[ Provides a multi-line text box for longer, more detailed answers, like reflections and application questions. ]] **2. Other (manually grade these)** - **[[File Upload:]]**[[ Allows respondents to submit files (documents, images, videos) from their device or Google Drive. You can specify acceptable file types, the number of files, and their size. Use this for submitting longer assignments]] **2. Selection-based (you can autograde these, for simple knowledge checks to make sure learners read/watched the content you provided)** - **[[Multiple Choice:]]**[[ Respondents select only one answer from a predefined list of options. You can also include an "Other" option to allow them to write their answer if it's not on the list.]] - **[[Checkboxes:]]**[[ Allows respondents to select multiple answers from a given list. Includes the "Other" option for custom responses.]] - **[[Dropdown:]]**[[ Provides a compact list of options in a dropdown menu, where the respondent chooses one answer. An alternative to multiple choice.]] **High quality courses will always involve manual grading of a few assignments.**

After adding your questions, Click "Publish"

Then set form permissions. Click "Manage"

Select who can RESPOND to the form.

Click "Anyone with the link"

Keep the editor view RESTRICTED so that only you can edit the form questions/answers and view responeses to the form.

Click "Done"

Click "Responses"

Click "Link to Sheets"

Double-click "Select existing spreadsheet"

Click "Select"

Choose the sheet you created for your course.

Click "Insert"

Review the quiz or assignment "Settings"

Make the form a quiz.

Decide when to release the grades. If all questions are autograded you can release immediately, otherwise choose to release later after manual review.

I like to send responders a copy of their response, so they know it got submitted. Select the dropdown.

Click "Always"

I will also allow response editing... so if someone gets their response email and wants to edit, they can.

Review form display options under Presentation.

You can show progress bar, which is especially useful for longer quizzes/assignments.

You can also edit your confirmation message, which will be displayed right after someone completes your form.

Type your message and click "Save"

To set correct answers for autograded questions, Click "Questions"

Click "Answer key"

Click on the correct answer.

The display will turn green. Optionally, "Add answer feedback"

You can type text for incorrect responses, and correct responses. Incorrect responses could refer students back to the place in your materials where they can find the answer to the question. Click this field.

Click "Save" when you are done customizing answer feedback.

How to Create a Quiz in Google Forms

Julie Halitzka
40 steps
3 minutes

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Navigate to [https://sheets.google.com](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/?tgif=d)

Click "Blank Spreadsheet" at the top of the page

Rename the Spreadsheet as desired, for YOUR course.

To create quizzes/assignments with google forms, go to forms.google.com.

A blank form is created. Let's start by naming your new form. Click "Untitled form"

Type a name for your quiz or assignment.

Add questions, using the plus sign at the right.

Always start by asking for the respondents NAME. Click "Short answer"

Click "Question" and type "Name"

Click "Answer key"

Double-click the "points" field and set to 0.

Add Additional Questions as desired.

After adding your questions, Click "Publish"

Then set form permissions. Click "Manage"

Select who can RESPOND to the form.

Click "Anyone with the link"

Keep the editor view RESTRICTED so that only you can edit the form questions/answers and view responeses to the form.

Click "Done"

Click "Responses"

Click "Link to Sheets"

Double-click "Select existing spreadsheet"

Click "Select"

Choose the sheet you created for your course.

Click "Insert"

Review the quiz or assignment "Settings"

Make the form a quiz.

Decide when to release the grades. If all questions are autograded you can release immediately, otherwise choose to release later after manual review.

I like to send responders a copy of their response, so they know it got submitted. Select the dropdown.

Click "Always"

I will also allow response editing... so if someone gets their response email and wants to edit, they can.

Review form display options under Presentation.

You can show progress bar, which is especially useful for longer quizzes/assignments.

You can also edit your confirmation message, which will be displayed right after someone completes your form.

Type your message and click "Save"

To set correct answers for autograded questions, Click "Questions"

Click "Answer key"

Click on the correct answer.

The display will turn green. Optionally, "Add answer feedback"

Click "Save" when you are done customizing answer feedback.