QuizMaker Pro

With technology advancing at an alarming rate, pen and paper slowly becomes obsolete. In schools this has an effect on quiz taking, thus reducing chances of cheating. Various applications are available to create test cases, one of which being QuizMaker Pro and, as the name suggests, it gives you the possibility to create and manage a database of classes, students, as well as tests.

In spite of the modest name, the application puts a lot more tools at your disposal with the help of which you can closely track student performance and issue reports. The main window is home to several lists.

A side panes is where classes are displayed and created. Each class can be fitted with as many students as you see fit, each one being attributed, besides name, a unique identifier, a picture, as well as a password.

Switching to the quiz creation screen lets you manage every detail of a question type. You are able to make use of basic text editing options for both query and answers to give it a personal touch.

Moreover, an explanation can be added when questions get too complicated, as well as the possibility to include a media file of nearly any known format. Hitting the “Quiz Parameters” button gives you access to a further variety of question specific options, such as attributed points and time limit.

These options are available for any question type, which range from the basic multiple choice with one or more answers, to matching, survey and even full essay.

Each student can take tests in any desired order. Score is kept track of as well as time when it was done. A report can be issued for each student and printed out on a sheet of paper if the circumstances require it.

QuizMaker Pro successfully manages to live up to expectations and can easily replace the classic pen and paper test taking method, as well as the register at the same time. Creation possibilities are endless, as you can design a quiz in any way you see fit, even with support of media files. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to use it and system requirements are not something to worry about.