Formative check — gauge understanding without a grade
A template for an interim formative check: 4-6 quiz questions with instant feedback for students and a teacher cockpit with an overview per learning objective. For formative practice during or after a lesson or training. No grade, but real insight.
Use this templateThe question mix
- 1Definition or concept· Facts
Multiple choice that tests whether basic facts have been remembered. E.g. what is X?
- 2Second fact· Facts
A second fact-level question to increase reliability. E.g. which X goes with Y?
- 3Application· Understanding
An open question or multiple choice that tests whether the student can apply the concept. E.g. which X fits this situation?
- 4Comparison· Understanding
Tests whether the student can identify differences. E.g. how does X differ from Y?
- 5Order or steps· Understanding
A ranking question that tests understanding of a process. E.g. put these steps in the correct order.
- 6New situation· Transfer
An open or multiple-choice question that tests whether the student can apply it to a new case.
What you get
- 6 question types pre-configured
- Instant feedback for students after each answer
- Teacher cockpit with an overview per learning objective
- Students without an account via QR or session code
- Export to PDF for your archive or for reflection
Frequently asked questions
What is a formative check?+
A formative check is an interim measurement that reveals whether students understand the material so far — without producing a grade. Unlike a test, its goal is feedback, not assessment. For the teacher: knowing where students stand lets you adjust your instruction. For students: they see what they already master and where they still need to practise.
How does this differ from a final test?+
A final test measures whether the learning objectives have been achieved — for a grade. A formative check measures whether students are on track — for adjustment. Both use similar questions (multiple choice, open questions), but the purpose differs. Tip: formative checks can be used not only between lessons, but also in the middle of a lesson (after a theory block, before you move on to the case study).
How many questions does a good formative check contain?+
4-6 questions that cover the main points of the material. Too few: you don't get a reliable picture. Too many: students disengage. Distribute them: 1-2 questions that test facts, 2-3 questions that test understanding (application, comparison), 1 question that tests transfer (can you apply this to a new situation?).
What does the teacher cockpit do during the check?+
A real-time overview of who is answering, which answers are coming in, and which questions turn out to be difficult. You see the success rate per learning objective. For the teacher: direct input to decide whether to re-explain the concept, give another example, or move on. For the student: instant feedback on their own answer.