How To Create Structured Multimedia Quizzes for in the Classroom
Lucie Renard —
Teachers have long requested more control over how digital quiz or worksheet questions are structured and displayed. Today, we’re excited to introduce a powerful new feature in BookWidgets that takes digital assessments to the next level: Question Pages. This update lets you build structured multimedia quizzes and organize questions into groups. Structure your quiz into clear question pages, and link supporting resources that automatically appear in a split-screen view when students arrive at the relevant questions. Whether you're assessing reading comprehension, guiding students through scientific experiments, or scaffolding multi-step math problems, the structured multimedia quiz with question pages is a game-changer.
In this blog post, I’ll show you:
- What is a structured multimedia quiz?
- The benefits of a structured multimedia quiz
- How to configure a structured multimedia quiz with question pages
- Ready-to-use example lessons so you can easily build your own structured quizzes in BookWidgets
- Practical use cases across subjects and grade levels
Let’s dive in.
💡 Before we begin: The example quizzes in this blog post are made with BookWidgets. You can use them for free or design your own fun lesson ideas. Click this group link, log into your BookWidgets account (or create one), and you'll find all the activities listed in the group. After duplicating, you can make changes to the activity to customize it for your students.
What Is a Structured Multimedia Quiz in BookWidgets?
The structured multimedia quiz is an enhanced version of the Quiz, Worksheet, and Split Worksheet widgets that allows teachers to add question pages—collections, or groups of questions that belong together, displayed on the same page. It also allows you to add multimedia resources and link these resources to the relevant question groups. This means that resources will show in a split-screen setup when students reach a question with an attached resource. In short: a structured multimedia quiz basically merges the 3 different widgets into one.
Don't worry! You can still use the known setups for our widgets, too. The default settings when you choose the different widget types (Quiz, Worksheet, or Split Worksheet) are still as they were before. The difference now is that you can switch between various setups within each separate widget.
- A single question per page (original Quiz widget setup)
- Multiple questions on a page (new structured quiz setup)
- All questions on one page (original Worksheet widget setup)
The big difference is the new tab Resources in a Quiz and Worksheet widget. This used to be the "text" pane in a Split Worksheet widget to which you could add multimedia resources on one side, and add your questions on the other side. The new Resources tab allows you to add multimedia resources and - this is new! - link these resources to particular questions pages. This means that only the linked resources will show up when students reach the question page linked to the resource.
When you select Multiple questions on a page for your Quiz or Worksheet, you're building a structured multimedia quiz with question pages.
Why Structured Multimedia Quizzes Matter for Teaching and Learning
You're now able to really structure your digital assignments, and this has many advantages for teaching and learning. These are the benefits of building question pages and add link resources:
- Questions inside a group appear together on a single screen, keeping related tasks neatly bundled. This also results in better cognitive load management as students focus on one chunk of questions at a time.
- Teachers can add multiple grouped pages, making the assignment feel more like a structured learning path than a long list of questions. This improves organization for long quizzes, which is especially helpful for exams, multi-step tasks, and literacy-heavy lessons.
- Teachers can now attach resources (images, rich text, PDFs, videos, audio, and webpages) to a specific question page. The seamless integration of learning materials eliminates switching between tabs or looking for the correct resources, which boosts student efficiency, engagement, and performance.
- When students reach that group, the resource automatically appears in a split worksheet view—the questions on one side, the resource(s) on the other. You can even attach multiple resources to one question page!
Let's compare the known Quiz, Worksheet, and Split Worksheet setups with the structured multimedia quiz setup:
| Widget setup | Example |
|---|---|
| Quiz (A single question per page) |  |
| Worksheet (All questions on one page) |  |
| Split Worksheet (All questions on one page + one linked multimedia resource) |  |
| Structured Multimedia Quiz (Multiple questions on one page + multiple linked multimedia resources) |  |
How to Configure a Structured Quiz in BookWidgets
Setting up a split-view structured quiz is easier than you’d think. There are 5 main steps:
- Pick a quiz widget and choose the multi questions per page layout
- Add multiple pages and questions to your pages
- Go to Resources and add multimedia resources
- Select whether you want all resources on each page or whether you want to configure resources to show on each page.
- If you picked the setting to configure the resources for each page yourself, you now have to go back to the questions and choose the resources to show on each page by clicking the page's settings wheel ⚙️.
If this doesn't make much sense to you, just watch our step-by-step video tutorial on creating split-view multimedia hierarchical quizzes!
3 Ready-to-use Example Lessons Using a Structured Multimedia Quiz
I created a few ready-to-use lesson examples with resources linked to question pages - a language lesson, one for your history class, and one about the SDGs, ideal for social studies.
1. The Snowman Bert
Explore this interactive Grade 6 reading comprehension activity built with BookWidgets’ new question pages feature. Students read "The Snowman Bert" and work through structured question groups with linked resources, vocabulary tasks, and reflection prompts — all organized in a clean, step-by-step layout that enhances focus and engagement. Perfect for teachers looking for structured digital reading activities and comprehension questions for upper-elementary or middle school learners.
💡 Pro tip: Enable the strict answering order so your students can't go back to particular resources. They really have to show understanding without looking up the answers again in the provided resource.
2. Ancient Egypt
Explore daily life, homes, food, and the unique village of Deir-el-Medina with this interactive Ancient Egypt Hierarchical Quiz. Students investigate farming scenes, house floor plans, historical texts, and artifacts using BookWidgets’ split-view resources—perfect for supporting source analysis and visual learning. Each page combines targeted questions with video, images, vocabulary, and primary-source-style materials, guiding students step-by-step through one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. A structured, engaging way to teach Ancient Egypt with depth and clarity.
💡 Pro tip: Make sure to properly name or label your linked resources when you link multiple resources to the same question page.
3. SDGs
Help students understand the importance of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals with this structured, easy-to-navigate multiple-choice structured Quiz. Each page introduces an SDG with a short explanation, followed by targeted questions that support focus and comprehension. Thanks to using question pages and split-view options, students move through the quiz step-by-step while viewing resources right beside the questions. This format reduces overwhelm, boosts engagement, and provides an effective, organized way to assess understanding.
Practical use cases across subjects and grade levels
The new BookWidgets structured Quiz setup empowers teachers to create structured, multimedia-rich lessons across subjects and grade levels. Here’s how you can use it for your teaching subjects — and which powerful online resources you can link directly to each question group. It will give you inspiration to work more with resources.
1. Reading Comprehension With Linked Text (Grades 3–8)
Students read a story or article while questions appear in stages. The text remains open on the right in split view for constant reference. Great linked resources:
- Naratopia – Interactive stories
- CommonLit – Free reading passages
- Storyberries – Illustrated stories for younger grades
2. Science Experiments With Step-by-Step Guidance (Grades 5–9)
Each page includes a procedure step, a supporting diagram, and related questions to check understanding before moving on. Great linked resources:
- PhET - Interactive Simulations (University of Colorado):
- NASA Climate Kids – Earth and space science for kids!
- Crash Course Kids videos - A YouTube channel for 3rd- to 5th-graders engages learners’ curiosity with STEM and humanities subjects.
3. Math Multi-Step Problem Solving (Grades 6–12)
Complex problems are broken into smaller question groups—each page builds from formula recall to application and real-life tasks. Great linked resources:
- GeoGebra – Dynamic geometry tools
- Desmos – Graphing & modeling
- Math Is Fun – Visual explanations
4. Social Studies Source Analysis (Grades 7–12)
Students evaluate maps, photographs, or primary documents, with each source linked to a specific question group. Great linked resources:
- Library of Congress – Primary Source Sets
- DocsTeach - A National Archives Foundation educational resource using primary sources from the National Archives
- World History Encyclopedia
5. Foreign Language Reading or Listening Activities (Grades 5–12)
Embed a text, audio clip, or video on each page with comprehension questions linked to that specific resource. Teachers can attach or record an audio clip or an embedded video to each question group. Great linked resources:
- LyricsTraining – Practice languages with songs
- BBC Languages Archive - Languages Archive
- LearnEnglish Kids - British Counsel Resource
6. Vocabulary Development With Word Banks (Grades 3–8)
Each page includes a word bank and related exercises—synonyms, context questions, matching, and fill-in-the-blanks. Great linked resources:
- Vocabulary.com - Word definitions
- Rewordify – Text simplification
- Visual Dictionary Online
7. Geography Map Skills (Grades 4–10)
Upload maps of regions, continents, or historical events and attach them to question pages for labeling, interpreting, or comparing. Great linked resources:
8. Art History Image Analysis (Grades 7–12)
Each page displays an artwork. Students answer questions about technique, symbolism, and historical context. Great linked resources:
- Google Arts & Culture
- The Met Museum Collection
- Tate Kids - Art for younger learners
9. STEM Simulations and Virtual Labs (Grades 6–12)
Link simulations (PhET, GeoGebra, NASA interactives) to each page, guiding students through structured scientific inquiry. Great linked resources:
- PhET Simulations: https://phet.colorado.edu - Sience simulations
- Explerify - Sience simulations
- NASA Simulators & interactives
10. Music Theory Listening Exercises (Grades 1–6)
Upload audio clips for rhythm, melody, or instrument identification with questions tied to each sound sample. Great linked resources:
- Prodigies Music lessons – A YouTube Channel to teach young children music.
- Chrome Music Lab
- New York Philharmonic KidZone
11. Historical Timelines and Events (Grades 5–12)
Each page represents one era or event. Students analyze images, maps, quotes, or videos tied to that time period. Great linked resources:
- TimeMaps - Maps covering the history of the world
- History.com - Educational History Videos
- National Archive
12. Health Education Scenarios (Grades 6–10)
Provide short real-life scenarios (stress, nutrition, hygiene) and ask students to choose healthy responses or explain decisions. Great linked resources:
13. Career Exploration Activities (Grades 7–12)
Each page introduces a career path, with embedded videos or infographics about required skills, education, and daily tasks. Great linked resources:
14. Environmental Science Case Studies (Grades 6–12)
Pages include linked articles, graphs, or videos about pollution, climate change, biodiversity, or water usage. Great linked resources:
- UN Environment Programme
- NASA Earth Observatory
- Our World in Data – Environment - Data on climate change
15. Teacher Professional Development or Training Modules (Adults)
Use hierarchical quizzes to guide educators through tool tutorials, policies, lesson design, or certification practice. Great linked resources:
Wrap up
That's it! I hope this new feature gives you ideas and inspiration in rebuilding your lessons using question pages and even more multimedia resources.
Remember to navigate to this BookWidgets group to the three free multimedia quizzes I shared above.
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