What Is QuizBuzz?

QuizBuzz is the new interactive tool on the CodeHS platform designed to make assessment fun, dynamic, and effective. It allows teachers to convert quizzes into a live quiz game, turning a traditional assessment into an exciting timed game where students race to answer questions, earn points, and see their names rise on the leaderboard—all within CodeHS.

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How QuizBuzz Can Impact Your Classroom

For Students: Engagement Through Gamified Learning

QuizBuzz transforms quizzes into an engaging experience that students look forward to. The friendly competition and real-time feedback encourage participation from all learners, including those who may not normally raise their hands in class. It boosts motivation, reinforces key concepts, and turns assessments into a collaborative event.

For Teachers: Instant Insights And Assessment Data

Beyond the excitement, QuizBuzz is a great way to track student performance. This data helps teachers identify gaps in understanding and adjust instruction on the fly—all without leaving the CodeHS platform.

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Use Cases in the Computer Science Classroom

1. End-of-Unit Review Competitions

At the end of a programming unit, teachers can use QuizBuzz to reinforce key concepts. QuizBuzz questions can practice key concepts in a format that makes review feel like a celebration.

2. Daily Warm-Ups or Exit Tickets

Want to get students focused at the beginning of class or check their understanding before the bell rings? QuizBuzz can be a perfect, quick activity. Teachers can set up short quizzes that serve as warm-ups or exit tickets, providing real-time feedback and a quick snapshot of student understanding.

3. Concept Reinforcement After Coding Lessons

After teaching a new concept, teachers can use QuizBuzz to reinforce understanding through immediate application. Running a quick game helps solidify the lesson, address misconceptions, and give students a fun way to test what they’ve just learned while the material is still fresh.

4. Fun Pop Quizzes for On-the-Spot Learning

QuizBuzz is perfect for quick, informal check-ins that feel more like a game than a test. Use it to launch spontaneous quizzes that reinforce recently covered material. The competitive format keeps students alert and engaged, while the fun environment reduces stress and boosts participation.

All Within CodeHS

No extra accounts. No external tools. QuizBuzz lives right inside the CodeHS Pro platform. Teachers can select a quiz from their course, launch the QuizBuzz, and have students participate in this engaging quiz game in seconds—bringing a whole new level of interactivity to their computer science classroom.


QuizBuzz is a CodeHS Pro tool. Upgrade to Pro or chat with our team here.

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