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How to Create and Share Quizzes in Microsoft Teams

April 1, 20266 minSarah Mitchell
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In this article
  1. 1.Microsoft Teams as a Learning Hub
  2. 2.Option 1: Microsoft Forms Inside Teams (Built-In)
  3. 3.Option 2: SimpleQuizMaker + Teams (Recommended for Regular Use)
  4. 4.Option 3: Quizizz for Teams Live Sessions
  5. 5.Quiz Best Practices for Microsoft Teams Classrooms
  6. 6.Tracking Results Across Tools
  7. 7.Frequently Asked Questions

Microsoft Teams as a Learning Hub

Microsoft Teams has become one of the most widely used platforms for both classroom instruction and corporate training. For educators and trainers already running their workflows inside Teams, the natural question is: how do I add quizzes without forcing everyone to switch tools?

The good news: Teams has native quiz capabilities, and it integrates smoothly with external quiz tools via links. This guide covers both options.

Option 1: Microsoft Forms Inside Teams (Built-In)

Microsoft Forms is the native quiz tool available inside Teams. Here's how to use it:

Creating a Quiz in Teams via Forms

  • Inside a Teams channel, click **+** to add a new tab
  • Search for **Forms** and add it to the channel
  • Click **Create a new form** and select **Quiz**
  • Add your questions — multiple choice, text, rating, date, or ranking
  • Set correct answers for auto-grading: click **Answer Key** on each question
  • Publish and assign to your class or team

    • Students complete the quiz inside Teams. You see results in the Forms responses tab.

    Limitations of Native Teams/Forms Quizzes

  • Every question must be typed manually — no AI generation, no content upload
  • No answer explanations — students see their score but not why they were wrong
  • Basic analytics — response percentages but limited per-student depth
  • Question types are limited — no image-based questions, no complex formats
  • No gamification — purely functional, not engaging

    • For a quick one-off quiz, Forms works. For regular, rich assessment, most teachers find it falls short.

    Option 2: SimpleQuizMaker + Teams (Recommended for Regular Use)

    SimpleQuizMaker integrates with Teams via link sharing — no installation required:

    Workflow

  • Upload your lesson content, notes, or PDF to SimpleQuizMaker
  • AI generates your quiz in under 30 seconds
  • Copy the quiz link
  • Paste the link into your Teams channel as a message, or add it to an Assignment
  • Students click the link, complete the quiz, results appear in your SimpleQuizMaker dashboard

    • Why This Works Better for Regular Quizzes

  • AI generates questions from your actual content — no manual entry
  • Answer explanations help students learn from wrong answers
  • Per-question analytics show which concepts your team missed
  • Works on any device — students don't need special Teams permissions

    • Adding a Quiz as a Teams Assignment

    In Teams Assignments tab:

  • Create a new assignment
  • Add resources → paste the SimpleQuizMaker link as an external resource
  • Set a due date
  • Students submit by completing the quiz (share their score screenshot or completion confirmation)

    • For more automated grade passback, watch for LTI integrations as quiz tools continue building Teams connectors.

    Option 3: Quizizz for Teams Live Sessions

    If you run live quiz sessions during Teams meetings (video calls), Quizizz has a Teams app that allows students to play a live quiz while you're in a meeting. Useful for synchronous remote teaching.

    Best for: Live class review sessions over Teams video.

    Quiz Best Practices for Microsoft Teams Classrooms

    Async quizzes (homework):

  • Post the quiz link in the relevant Teams channel
  • Set a clear deadline in your message
  • Use SimpleQuizMaker for AI-generated quizzes with explanations

    • Sync quizzes (live class):

  • Use Forms for a simple live poll or check
  • Use Quizizz for a gamified live review
  • Share SimpleQuizMaker link for a focused assessment students complete during the class session

    • Corporate training in Teams:

  • SimpleQuizMaker works well for module knowledge checks
  • Generate quizzes from training documents and share links in Teams channels
  • Results dashboard shows completion and performance without chasing individuals

    • Tracking Results Across Tools

    One challenge with using multiple tools in Teams: results live in different dashboards. A practical workflow:

  • Keep SimpleQuizMaker as your primary quiz result source
  • Export results to Excel weekly (SimpleQuizMaker supports export)
  • Paste a summary into your Teams channel notebook or OneNote for team visibility
  • For formal gradebooks, enter scores in your LMS (Canvas, Blackboard) or Teams Grade Book

    • Related reading: [How to Make Quizzes for Google Classroom](/blog/how-to-make-quizzes-for-google-classroom) · [Microsoft Forms vs SimpleQuizMaker](/blog/microsoft-forms-vs-simplequizmaker) · [Quiz Builder for Corporate Training](/blog/quiz-builder-for-corporate-training)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use SimpleQuizMaker with Microsoft Teams?

    Yes. Share a SimpleQuizMaker quiz link in any Teams channel, chat, or assignment. Students click the link and take the quiz in their browser — no additional app installation required.

    Does Microsoft Teams have a built-in quiz feature?

    Microsoft Forms integrates with Teams for basic quiz functionality. For AI-powered quiz generation from your own documents, SimpleQuizMaker provides capabilities that Forms does not offer.

    Can quiz results from SimpleQuizMaker sync to Teams Assignments?

    Currently, you share results manually. Students can screenshot their scores or the teacher reviews results in the SimpleQuizMaker dashboard. Direct grade passback to Teams is on the development roadmap.

    What is the easiest way to assign quizzes in Teams?

    Post the quiz link in your Teams class channel with a due date. Pin the message so students can find it easily. This works in both synchronous (live class) and asynchronous (homework) contexts.

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    Sarah Mitchell

    Curriculum Designer & Former High School Teacher

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