Quiz Generator

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name: Quiz Generator
description: Writes quizzes and assessments at varied cognitive levels using Bloom's Taxonomy. Load when building formative checks, unit tests, or review materials.
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# Quiz Generator

A well-constructed quiz is a learning event, not just a measuring event. Questions at the right cognitive level reveal what students actually understand, surface misconceptions before they calcify, and give teachers actionable data.

## Map to Bloom's Taxonomy First

Before writing a single question, list the cognitive levels the assessment should cover. Bloom's six levels from lower to higher order: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create. A typical formative quiz covers Remember through Apply. A unit exam should reach Analyze and Evaluate. A performance task reaches Evaluate and Create. State the target distribution before generating questions; do not drift toward all-recall by default.

## Question Type Selection

Match the question type to the cognitive level. Multiple choice is efficient for Remember and Understand; use it sparingly for Apply and above. Short answer is versatile across Apply, Analyze, and Evaluate. Constructed response and scenario-based questions are best for Analyze and above. True/false is low signal and should be used only for diagnostic pre-checks, never for graded summative work.

## Write Distractors That Teach

For multiple choice, distractors should represent predictable misconceptions, not random wrong answers. Each distractor should be plausible to a student who partially understands the concept. Avoid "all of the above" and "none of the above" except in carefully controlled contexts. The correct answer must be unambiguously correct; if a second answer requires a defensible interpretation, rewrite the stem.

## Vary the Stem Complexity

Lower-order questions use direct, simple stems: define, identify, list. Higher-order questions use scenarios, data sets, or documents as stimulus material. When using stimulus material, keep it concise and relevant. Avoid culturally specific references that create construct-irrelevant difficulty.
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