Quizzes are a type of assessment that consists of questions based on previous lessons. They are easy to create, administer, and score and show clear results about a student’s acquisition of knowledge. These assessments encourage students to pay attention and keep up with homework so that they will be prepared for upcoming quizzes.

The first step in choosing a type of assessment is to think of a reason for assessing students, followed by an analysis of what type of knowledge will be assessed. Basic levels of knowledge, such as factual information, are best evaluated through objective tests, while higher levels of knowledge are best assessed by essay questions. Procedural knowledge should be tested through practical performance procedures. Think about what knowledge you need to test, and design an assessment that best fits your curriculum, and your pupils.