Jeopardy!

Gamifying a unit review at the end of the semester was one of the most fun experiences I’ve had as a teacher! Instead of having students sit through a boring review session, I decided to create a Jeopardy-style game where each category represented a unit we had covered in class. The students loved it, and the competition was intense!

I started by creating a set of questions and answers for each unit we had covered, using information from our textbook, class notes, and homework assignments. Then, I organized the questions into categories and assigned point values based on difficulty. I used Canva to create the game board, which displayed the categories and point values for each question.

On the day of the review, I divided the class into teams and let them choose their own ridiculous team names. Each team took turns choosing a category and point value, and then I displayed the question on the screen. The first team to buzz in with the correct answer earned the points for that question.

The students were incredibly engaged and competitive during the game, and they loved trying to outsmart each other with their knowledge of the material. The game also allowed me to assess their understanding of the material in a fun and interactive way, which was much more effective than a traditional review session.

After the game was over, the students were begging me to create more Jeopardy-style games for other units we had covered throughout the year. They loved the challenge and the opportunity to show off their knowledge to their classmates.

Even my fellow teachers loved the game and adapted it to their own classroom culture. It was great to see how a simple idea could have such a positive impact on both students and teachers.

Learning doesn’t have to be boring!