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Quiz games, classroom ideas and party nights
Guides for teachers looking for a quick activity, groups looking for something to play on a call, and anyone who wants to be better at quizzes.
TipsHow to get better at general knowledge quizzes
Practical ways to know more and remember it under pressure: think in lists, learn the second answer, practise little and often, and stop freezing on the obvious one.
Party gamesGames like Pointless you can play with friends
Love finding the answer nobody else thought of? Here are the best ways to play a Pointless style game with friends, online or round a table.
Party gamesFree online party games to play with friends on a call
Games that work over Discord, FaceTime, Zoom or a group chat: free, in the browser, and quick to start. What each one is like and when to pick it.
ClassroomStarter and plenary activities that need no prep
Quick starters and plenaries for secondary lessons that take a minute to set up: retrieval tasks, list challenges, odd one out and more, with timings.
ClassroomGames like Kahoot: free quiz games for the classroom
An honest look at the best Kahoot alternatives for teachers: Blooket, Gimkit, Wayground, Quizlet Live, Plickers and more, and what each one is good for.
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