Can you recommend an assessment platform for graded and ungraded lesson checks?

Yes — a few good options depend on whether you want something simple, LMS-integrated, or more robust for grading.

Strong all-around recommendation: Formative

Best if you want:

• Ungraded checks for understanding during lessons
• Graded quizzes/assignments when needed
• Live response monitoring while students work
• Auto-graded question types and short-answer feedback
• Easy classroom use with links, Google Classroom, or LMS integration

Why it stands out:

• It works well for both quick formative checks and formal graded assessments
• You can see student progress in real time
• It’s flexible for exit tickets, warm-ups, quizzes, and practice

Other good options

Google Forms

Best if you want:

• Free, simple assessments
• Auto-graded quizzes
• Easy sharing
• Basic lesson checks

Limitations:

• Less engaging
• Limited real-time monitoring
• Not as strong for interactive formative assessment

Nearpod

Best if you want:

• Interactive lessons with embedded checks
• Live participation
• Great for presentation-based teaching

Limitations:

• More lesson-delivery focused than pure assessment
• Some features require paid plans

Canvas Quizzes / Google Classroom / Schoology / Blackboard

Best if your school already uses an LMS and you want:

• Graded assessments
• Gradebook integration
• Assignment management

Limitations:

• Usually weaker for quick in-lesson formative checks compared with dedicated tools

Quizizz

Best if you want:

• Student-friendly practice and review
• Auto-graded quizzes
• Homework or live game-style checks

Limitations:

• Better for practice and low-stakes checks than deeper formative monitoring

My short answer

If you want one platform that handles both graded and ungraded lesson checks well, I’d recommend Formative.

If you tell me:

• grade level,
• subject,
• whether you need LMS integration,
• and whether you want free or paid,

I can narrow it down to the best fit.