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See why Texas instructional coach Carolina Carner calls the Quizalize dashboard her "favorite screen." Learn how to automate differentiation, group students in real-time, and drive serious student growth.
Texas instructional coach Carolina Carner shares an independent walkthrough of two practical ways to use Quizalize for STAAR prep: released-test practice you can assign in a few clicks, and fast STAAR-like quizzes for targeted review.
The real leverage in improving student outcomes lies in the daily instructional feedback loop. At Zzish we've spent ten years focused on how real-time formative insight can meaningfully increase instructional precision inside the classroom.
Blockerzz now lets players switch between six visual styles and three stud layouts — making the game world look and feel just like building with real plastic bricks. Here's how to use the new L and N keys.
We built a web app that runs multiple language models on the same quiz-generation task, scores the outputs with judge models, and compares quality, consistency, correctness, and cost. Here's the context, how it works, and what we found.
Game coding builds the world-builder mindset: agency, precision, resilience, shipping, and systems thinking that scale to real-world impact.
We're close to launching a beginner-friendly coding layer for Blockerzz, with instant browser access, visual coding, and easy sharing.
A practical guide to the best multiplayer classroom quiz games: what makes them work, what to look for, and why Blockerzz Gold Rush sets a new bar for excitement and teamwork.
Gold Rush turns classroom quizzing into an exhilarating multiplayer team game. Students create instantly recognisable avatars, choose team emblems, and teachers can form teams in seconds — all in the browser, on any device.
A friendly deep-dive into the technology behind Blockerzz: how we deliver a Minecraft-like 3D world instantly in the browser on any device, and why integrating learning and quizzes into gameplay is a serious technical achievement.
Monster Brawl brings thrilling sword combat to Blockerzz! Fight monsters, earn coins, and refill your strength by answering quiz questions. Works instantly in any browser on desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone.
Introducing Maths Escape Rooms in Blockerzz v2 - a revolutionary new way for children to learn maths through immersive puzzle-solving adventures. Works instantly in any browser on desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone.
Blockerzz v2 is now live with three new games, avatar and monster editors, day/night cycles, improved creative mode, and full VR support for all games on Meta Quest 3.
Blockerzz v2 is coming with tactile archery, arrows that stick, flowing water, climbable blocks, and 4x bigger default worlds - even on low-end devices.
Quizzes often get a bad reputation in the classroom. Many students see them as stressful or boring, but they can actually be a great way to learn if we make them more interactive and fun. With a fe...
Across the United States, the number of Emergent Bilingual (EB) students — sometimes referred to as English Language Learners (ELs or ELLs) — continues to grow. These students bring rich cultural a...
Every teacher has been there. You plan a great lesson, you put your energy into explaining it, and at first, students seem interested. But within minutes, eyes begin to wander, side conversations s...
The start of the school year is always a mix of excitement and preparation. Having the right tools can make the difference between feeling organized and feeling overwhelmed. Here are some options t...
Teaching gifted and talented students requires more than just giving them extra work. These learners thrive with thoughtful challenges, targeted support, and opportunities to go deeper. But finding...
We’ve created a free AI Trail Guide to ISTELive 2025. A printable PDF with all the top AI sessions, booths, and tools worth exploring. It’s..
Teachers, how many hours are you losing to grading each week? If you find yourself spending six hours or more marking quizzes, tests, and...
There’s an interesting and somewhat troubling trend unfolding in classrooms. Microsoft’s latest research shows that when students lean heavily on AI tools, their ability to think critically tends t...
Microsoft’s latest research shows that when students lean heavily on AI tools, their ability to think critically tends to slip. On the....
One of the biggest challenges we face as teachers is student engagement . Not just listening, but thinking, reacting, wanting to be part of the moment. Just this week, I spoke with Jan Bleyen...
Discover how one teacher used Quizalize to turn a video lesson into an engaging, game-based experience that kept students focused and...
How AI tools are helping teachers personalize learning and free up time for what matters most without replacing the human side of education.
The Easter break is one of the few times in the school year when we can truly pause. Not just to recover and to catch our breath, but to reflect. Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on my journey with curriculum development over the past couple of years – whereby at one point, I spent weeks… Read More »Reflecting on Your Teaching Approach This Easter? (Teaching with Textbooks vs Using AI)
With more than 18,000 students and 1,000 teachers, Brentwood Union Free School District in Long Island is one of our largest Quizalize deployments. Originally the English department saw Quizalize a...
Get free NYST 2025 practice tests and sample questions for your students. Auto-graded, standards-aligned, and easy to use. Start now!
We’ve digitized 48 past SAT papers to the KS2 framework to make KS2 SATs Prep with Quizalize simple and effective. Get 7 papers per year, including Spelling Paper 2 in audio and multiple-choice formats
Quizalize uses real student quiz data to generate immediate, personalised written feedback, helping teachers act on assessment insight faster and more consistently.
Interview with - David Moran, Interim CEO at Venturers Trust and Co-Founder of StepStack. David's expertise in school improvement, technology integration, and leadership makes him a compelling voice in the field...
Toni, the Digital Curriculum Lead at Star Academy Trust, shares her invaluable insights on how to harness technology to empower students, engage parents, and create a future-ready learning environment...
Imagine a classroom where AI can immediately flag areas where students are struggling, allowing the teacher to intervene right when it’s needed. AI could even help predict which students might face challenges in the future...
After a teacher assigns a quiz, our AI reviews each student’s answers. For example, if a student finishes a math quiz with 10 questions, the AI automatically analyzes...
In this in-depth interview, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with David Hoare, the Chairman of the Heart Academies Trust...
Learning a new language has never been easier, thanks to the wide array of language-learning apps available today. Duolingo, one of the most popular options, offers a gamified approach to learning ...
Preparing for foreign language exams often requires students to engage in simulated or actual conversations—a challenging task when opportunities to practice with native speakers are scarce in the ...
The landscape of education is rapidly evolving, driven in large part by the integration of digital technologies. To better understand this transformation, the 2023 Technology in Schools Survey was ...
The 2024 EdTech Impact Survey for UK MATs aims to gather data on how MAT leaders are currently bridging the gap between the abundance of EdTech...
The report presents 14 key statistics across several areas: student population, teacher demographics, technology adoption, and resource allocation. By understanding these trends, you can better strategize for your MAT's (Multi Academy Trust) future and empower your schools to thrive.
How the Quizalize pilot program resulted in 86% of teachers from the Stour Academy Trust more effectively identifying who needed help in the classroom...
In December 2023, LEO Academy Trust, a MAT based in the UK, and Dr. Fiona Aubrey Smith released an in-depth research project on the use of technology across all schools within the trust. Over the p...
5 Reasons School Leaders, MAT Leaders and Educators Shouldn't Be Missing The Schools & Academies Show London. Check the full list before attending the event.
Our Co-Founder and CEO Charles Wiles recently had the wonderful opportunity to sit down for an AI interview with Website Planet. Read now!
Effortlessly boost SAT, GCSE and ALevel scores whilst bringing fun and engagement into the classroom at what can be a stressful time for all.
From today you can now assign all of ONA’s 6,500 curriculum aligned quizzes through Quizalize! Accurate, trustworthy content with epic, engaging games!
Introducing Vocabulary Quizzes, Reading Comprehension Quizzes and Fill-in-the-Blank Quizzes. These can be created in seconds using our AI tool saving you so much time...
Looking for the best 3 English Language Learner quiz types? You’ve come to the right place! Time saving, effective and engaging ELL teaching methods!
Personolize your teaching to suit the needs of every student in your classroom. Track the varying levels of understanding with Quizalize.
The best free tool for language teachers. Vocab quizzes, reading comprehension and more! Groundbreaking updates applied to any language.
2024 is just around the corner, and with a new year comes new resolutions!! It's a time for fresh starts and exciting possibilities, especially for students! But sometimes, setting resolutions can ...
The teacher job market is competitive. With so many qualified candidates vying for the same positions, it's important to stand out from the crowd. In this blog we give tips, tools, resources and give advice on where to find teaching jobs.
If you want to learn more about investing on Crowdcube and becoming a shareholder in Zzish and Quizalize, we have created a guide...
BBC Bitesize is an influential learning resource in the UK and around the world and they are using their new tool to inspire every child to create their best digital future.
Zzish, the force behind Quizalize are crowdfunding. You can become a shareholder today and here’s everything you need to know!! No investing experience required!
Have you joined the revolution? Tablets are taking the classroom by storm and both teachers and students are reaping the benefits!
The EdTech Summit 2023, held at the Birmingham NEC will be hosted in just over a week (22nd November), and we have been eagerly anticipating...
Get exclusive vouchers and discount codes by signing up to Quizalize Premium. Join the Teacher Saving Club and enjoy the benefits of improving your classroom teaching and engagement for a brilliant price!
Introducing a new feature to Quizalize! Create a quiz with our AI assessment tool by simply inserting a YouTube URL or a long text. Making a quiz has never been easier!
At Quizalize, we often get asked why we do what we do. In this blog post, Co-Founder and CEO Dr Charles Wiles explains why.
Calling all Southeast Asia teachers! Quizalize is excited to announce the Southeast Asia Teachers Competition! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and enthusiasm for using Quizalize in ...
Quizizz, widely recognized as an effective online learning platform, has played a pivotal role in making classrooms more engaging through interactive quizzes, surveys, and tests. It's been a valuab...
In this blog post we aim to ease you into Blockerzz with easy step by step guides and tutorials. Whether you’re a Minecraft pro or novice, we want you to leave this blog feeling that you can take B...
Introducing Smart Quizzes, quizzes that leverage the power of AI to give students a personalized learning experience whilst keeping you, the teacher, in control...
To celebrate the launch of the virtual reality version of our popular Blockerzz classroom quiz games, we’re giving away free Meta Quest 2 VR headset...
If you are looking for Kahoot Alternatives, you've probably rocked some Kahoot! games in your classroom, but you know they are not the only game in town, right? It’s unquestionable that Kahoot! was...
This month’s Teacher Appreciation goes to Laura Hall. Teacher Hall teaches Spanish and French and has been doing so for 27 years. Her teaching duties are divided between a brick-and-mortar school i...
What does this mean for publishers? Smart publishers are realizing that the only business models that make sense for the future are those...
This month’s Teacher Appreciation goes to teacher Ceren Calici from Turkey. Ceren has been working as a Turkish language teacher...
Explore the ethical implications of AI in education and how Educational Technologists, Instructional Designers, Learning Technologists...
Watch a quick and easy demo video showcasing how to create a quiz in seconds using ChatGPT & Quizalize. Charles Wiles...
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Get ready to be inspired by Richard Perry (NY teacher with AI expertise) and Charles Wiles (Quizalize CEO) to discover ChatGPT's transformative impact, get useful tips, and explore implementation considerations...
O professor Humberto Massareto produziu um vídeo rápido com o passo-a-passo de como criar seus quizzes com a Quizalize & ChatGPT...
We'll share our top five picks for the most fun multiplayer quiz games that your students will love playing together. Quizalize, Gimkit, Blooket, Nearpod, Kahoot...
Blockerzz Gold Rush takes the classroom quiz game experience to the next level! Your students will play together in the same world, answering your quizzes...
Join Quizalize and teacher Hinako as she shares her experience with educators in Japan! Discover her expert tips and practical advice for personalizing learning and improving engagement in the clas...
みなさんはオンラインクイズを使ったことがありますか。今日は「Quizaliaze(クイザライズ）というオンラインクイズの「無料アカウント」でできることをお話ししたいと思います。全くオンラインクイズを使ったことがない方から、色々オンラインクイズをしているけど、他とどう違うの？と言った方におすすめの内容になってます。
This month’s Teacher Appreciation goes to teacher Renee Dawson from Atlanta. Renee coaches the Minecraft Student Ambassadors...
To celebrate the launch of Creative Mode, we would like to invite you and your class to create buildings (or even whole worlds) and enter our competition...
If you're new to AI and worried that you won't be able to keep up with other teachers who are already using these tools, don't worry! Check...
Ahead of the London Book Fair 2023, our team has curated a list of 5 things you must know before attending this highly anticipated event...
We’ve made using ChatGPT to create quizzes a breeze! Teachers can create quizzes in seconds using our new ChatGPT Quiz Creator. Try it now!
We were thrilled to be invited to pitch at Xoogler Demo Day at the Google HQ in London, UK, to a room full of present and former Googlers and their investor community. The event was a huge opportun...
Let Quizalize take the strain at your next Professional Development Day. Support trainers and attendees with resources to achieve their goals.
As an AI tool, ChatGPT can help teachers save time by providing quick answers to various questions, helping them generate materials...
Bologna Children's Book fair represents more than a trade show, incorporating a hub and diverse marketplace of ideas and creativity...
Receiving industry awards for Zzish and Quizalize and the hard work the team puts into making Quizalize as impactful as possible is an honour
Esse mês Quizalize teve o prazer de conversar com o professor Humberto Massareto. Apaixonado por inovação na sala de aula e embaixador...
Culture shock is a natural experience when moving to a new country. But how can you, as an educator, help a student who has recently moved from another country and landed right into your classroom?
We are always delighted to win awards, hearing that our work to promote education equity and give teachers superpowers is being seen and
Teacher Appreciation: Introducing Magdalini Giannakouli! Here at Quizalize , we like to show our appreciation for our fantastic educators and share their journeys of both using the program, but als...
Quizalize is launching a monthly competition - and we want YOU to be a part of it! How does it work? Follow these simple steps: Create or find a quiz Assign and play the quiz with your class (as a ...
The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, where the night is longer than the day and in some parts
We are delighted to announce that, following the close of our recent crowdfunding campaign, Zzish & Quizalize is the most successful EdTech company to...
تقدير المعلم: مقدمة عن محمد أبو حسن معكم محمد أبو حسن ، معلم اللغة الإنجليزية في مملكة البحرين. معلم مبدع خبير من مايكروسوفت. أقوم بالتدريس لأكثر من 18 عام في المدارس المتوسطة. أحاول دائماً خلق بيئ...
I'm Mohammed Abo Hassan, a senior teacher of English in Bahrain. I am an MIE Expert, a Master Trainer, and an MIE Fellow. I am a Minecraft Global Mentor and a Global Learning Mentor. I have been teaching for 18 years in intermediate schools. I always try to create an environment of innovation in education using technology.
I'm Mohammed Abo Hassan, a senior teacher of English in Bahrain. I am an MIE Expert, a Master Trainer, and an MIE Fellow. I am a Minecraft Global Mentor and a Global Learning Mentor. I have been teaching for 18 years in intermediate schools. I always try to create an environment of innovation in education using technology.
Teacher Appreciation: Introducing Mohammed Abo Hassan! I'm Mohammed Abo Hassan, a senior teacher of English in Bahrain. I am an MIE Expert, a Master Trainer, and an MIE Fellow. I am a Minecraft Glo...
Early Years Learning is defined as young learners from birth until five years of age. This tender age-range has a unique set of characteristics, needs and goals for their ongoing learning and development.
Gamification has been a popular trend throughout history. From the Ancient Abacus through to 21st Century video games, children enjoy playing
We love sharing stories of our amazing teachers around the world and this week we would like to share our teacher appreciation of Konstantina (Greek Teacher)...
We believe Quizalize is a very special learning solutions. But don’t just take our word for it: here are six reasons why Quizalize stands out from the crowd
This World Philosophy Day we are remembering some of the greatest philosophers of all time, unearthing their most famous quotes on education
Online learning is becoming more and more popular. Social, cultural and health factors can all play a part in students moving to an online learning model
Teaching strategies are methods and techniques that a teacher will employ to help their students through the learning process.
It is quick and easy to create quizzes on Quizalize! Your class can start playing their first quiz within two minutes by following these three easy steps:
Who are Zzish and what is My Quizalize? Zzish is the award-winning company behind Quizalize and Zzish Insights, now leveraging its experience in edtech design and unlocking learning data to power M...
Differentiated learning means, in simple terms, tailoring instruction to meet the individual needs of all your students. By customizing your methods, mediums and processes for each learner, differe...
You asked; we listened! Our new Math Rich Editor allows the thousands of math teachers using Quizalize to create technical math quizzes...
With relatively high costs associated with running a homeschool, parents are looking for low-cost, high-quality resources that can aid them in educating their children and ensuring they reach the high academic standards they desire.
Every year the World Health Organisation recognizes World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to spreading awareness and knowledge of mental health illnesses… Since last year’s World Mental Health Day the world has continued to fight, amongst other issues and causes, Covid-19, systematic oppression and Global Warming. With such stress, difficulty, and sadness in the… Read More »World Mental Health Day. 5 ways to help and raise awareness.
My name is Charles, and I’m the co-founder and CEO of Quizalize... How it all started I was inspired to create Quizalize when I noticed that my son was falling behind at school. His over...
The three words that every teacher dreads, signaling the end of summer freedom... "back to school"! With the first day of the new school year coming up, starting to think about classroom organizati...
By now you've heard of the benefits of differentiation , but might be stuck for ideas on how to carry this out with your students. Here are 5 easy strategies for differentiation to get you started....
This blog is part of a collaboration with our good friends at LINC, The Learning Innovation Catalyst. LINC supports educators as agents of innovative classroom transformation, equipped to pre...
Teacher workload is one of the most contentious talking points in the profession. In particular the volume of grading we are required to do.
After receiving hundreds of amazing entries from more than 20 countries and 25 US states, we are thrilled to announce the winners of our Design-A-Game competition! The standard was incredibly high ...
Wow, what a tremendous response we’ve had to our Design-A-Game Competition, which saw hundreds upon hundreds of budding computer game designers submit ingenious ideas for Quizalize’s next new game....
Discover a brand new version of Quizalize that enables you to: • Assign follow-up activities that automatically appear after quizzes • Set different videos, PDFs and web links, depending on student...
“Essential for assessing comprehension in the classroom." - Tamaini W., World Languages Dept. Chair, Atlanta, GA Like most teachers, Tamaini, a World Languages Department Chair from Atlanta, loved ...
“The assessment app I never knew I needed” - John H., 8th grade Soc. Studies, Deer Park, NY Having effective conversations about academic progress with your students just got a little easier. Ask J...
Great news! We’ve expanded our popular range of TEKS-aligned quizzes to include TEKS Math Algebra 1! Easily track your students' progress towards mastering the Algebra 1 TEKS! We've created engagin...
We've made some big changes to make it even easier to access those valuable student insights - helping you support your students more effectively. A new insights overview page Teachers tell us they...
Is Quizalize a useful part of your teaching? Do you often find yourself telling others about it? That's great! Here are some materials that will help you spread the word: 3-minute video A short vid...
Teaching science can be exciting and engaging for students, especially when visualising scientific concepts with hands-on and interactive experiments. However, underpinning these observations are i...
Generating a classroom environment where students feel secure and confident in their own capabilities can endorse a hard working and positive attitude among students. Education, however, commonly focuses on academic achievements and rewarding the most successful students, which can discourage those whose are less academically skilled. As a twenty-first century teacher how do you approach… Read More »Building Student Confidence with Whole Class Games