The AI Exam Maker for Teachers
Describe your unit, the question types and the points — Didaktos AI builds a complete exam organized in sections, with an answer key, in under a minute. Ready to edit, download and print.
Stop building tests from scratch
Writing a fair exam takes hours: drafting questions, balancing difficulty, assigning points and writing the answer key. With the Didaktos AI exam maker you describe the exam once, choose your grade and standard, and get a structured test you can review and adapt for your class.
What every exam includes
A ready-to-use header
Subject, grade, name, date and total points at the top of the page.
Sections in different formats
Four or five sections: multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay and more.
Points and instructions
Point values for every section and clear instructions for students.
Complete answer key
Correct answers for every section and sample responses for open questions.
Your grade and standard
Choose the grade level and the standard (Common Core, NGSS, TEKS and many more).
Edit, download, print
Change anything with the Edit chat, download a Word file or print it.
How to make an exam in 4 steps
Choose Summative Exam
Open Didaktos AI, click the Assessment category and choose Summative Exam in Resource Type. The same list has the other assessment tools.
Describe the exam
Set the subject, grade level and standard. Then write the exam in Topic / Instructions: the unit, the time, the total points, the question types you want and the mix of difficulty.
End-of-unit exam on cells and genetics for 8th grade, 50 minutes, 40 points. Sections: multiple choice, true/false, short answer and one essay question. Mix easy and challenging items.
Review the exam and the answer key
Press Generate Resource. The exam comes out in sections, each with its format, instructions and points, followed by the answer key. Answer the questions yourself and check that every item matches what you taught.
Adjust, add a rubric and download
Need changes? Press Edit and ask in plain words, for example “make Section C four questions” or “add a diagram to label”. For the essay, press the Create rubric quick action to get a rubric for the open questions.
When it is ready, download it as a Word file or print it. Simplify (UDL) gives you an accessible version of the same exam, and Translate a Spanish one.
Pick the right assessment tool
| Tool | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Summative Exam | The end-of-unit test: header, 4-5 sections in different formats, points and answer key. |
| Diagnostic Exam | Before a unit: 12-15 questions on prior knowledge, with a guide to interpret the results. |
| Formative Quiz | A 10-15 minute check during the unit, with a short answer key. |
| Answer Key with Rationale | A key that explains each answer, the common mistakes and how to reteach. |
| Bloom Question Bank | 18-24 questions across the six thinking levels to build your own test. |
Already have a lesson in Didaktos? Turn it into a quiz or a rubric in one click. See how to create assessments automatically.
Make an Exam — Free
Choose Assessment, then Summative Exam, describe your unit and get a complete exam with an answer key in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of questions can the exam include?
Multiple choice, true/false, short answer and essay questions, usually organized in four or five sections. Say in your description which types you want, how many and how many points each.
Does it include an answer key?
Yes. Every Summative Exam includes a complete answer key, with sample responses for open questions. For a key that also explains why each answer is right, use Answer Key with Rationale.
Can I control the difficulty and length?
Yes. Write the time, total points, number of questions and the mix of easy and challenging items in Topic / Instructions. After generating, ask for any change with the Edit chat.
Can I edit and print the exam?
Yes. Edit it in the app with the chat, download it as a Word file to change anything, or print it. Use Create rubric to add a rubric for the open questions.
Can I create the exam from my own material?
Yes, with a Pro plan. Attach a textbook chapter, your notes or a previous exam as a PDF, Word file or photo, and the questions come from that material.
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