Microsoft has introduced Copilot generative AI to Microsoft Forms, designed to produce detailed explanations for quiz answers. The feature aims to make quizzes more informative and interactive, benefiting both educators and students.
AI-Generated Answer Explanations
The new capability allows users to add comprehensive answer explanations to quizzes. When setting up a quiz, creators can select an option to include these explanations. For instance, in a math quiz, students can get step-by-step AI solutions for equations, helping them understand the logic behind each answer.
Users can edit the AI-generated explanations for clarity and correctness before finalizing the quiz. Copilot also assists in refining quiz questions and answers. By using the Copilot icon next to a question, users can simplify the question or add more details to the explanation. Adding AI enables quiz creators to tailor the content to their specific requirements.
Instant Feedback
Once a Copilot-enhanced quiz is completed, students receive immediate results along with detailed explanations for their answers. The instant feedback helps students review their performance and understand their errors, fostering a more effective learning process.
The integration of Copilot AI into Microsoft Forms aligns with Microsoft's broader initiative to embed AI across its product range, offering users sophisticated tools to streamline their work. This includes AI-driven assistance for creating online invitations and suggesting themes for quizzes and forms.
New Features and Prerequisites
In July, Microsoft added a quiz generation feature for Copilot, significantly improving its usability. Users can review solutions for each question and save the draft for later. If changes are needed, users can rewrite questions, options, or explanations with Copilot's help. Copilot can generate new answer explanations based on the correct answers flagged by the user. To access these features, a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license is required.
Microsoft Forms is a web-based application within the Microsoft 365 suite designed for creating surveys, quizzes, and polls. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows users to quickly build and share forms, gather responses in real time, and analyze the collected data through integrated analytics tools.
