Can you recommend an online quiz tool for running quick formative assessments in a middle school?

Yes — a strong option for quick formative assessment in middle school is Quizizz.

Why Quizizz works well

• Student-friendly: fun, game-like interface that works well for middle schoolers
• Fast to use: easy to launch a quiz in class with little setup
• Immediate feedback: you can see results right away
• Flexible: works for live class play or self-paced assignments
• Question types: multiple choice, short answer, polls, etc.
• Reports: gives you data on student responses and question-level performance

Good alternatives

• Kahoot! — great for live, high-energy review games
• Google Forms — simpler and free, but less engaging
• Formative — better for more detailed real-time checking and open-ended responses
• Nearpod — strong if you want quizzes plus interactive lesson tools

Quick recommendation

If you want the best balance of engagement, ease of use, and formative data, I’d start with Quizizz.

If you want, I can also recommend the best tool based on your budget, class size, or whether you want live games vs. self-paced quizzes.