Program a Python and CSV multiple-choice quiz

Create quiz questions and answers in a spreadsheet, export to a CSV file, and write a Python program to use the CSV files for a multiple-choice quiz. Printable student instructions; stretch / challenge tasks; and example files for teachers, this makes a great revision or end-of-unit activity! Students can re-visit the CSV file and add more questions as the year progresses.

Teaches:

• CSV (comma-separated value) files
• Python file-handling; two-dimensional lists; variables; iteration

Stretch / challenge activities:

• Add a scoring system
• Accept upper and lower case inputs
• Fix a ‘bug’ where the same question may appear multiple times
• Add a graphic interface

Files included:

• Printable PDF worksheet (copy and paste is restricted so students must type their code
• Sample CSV file with six questions and answers
• Python file of the completed activity
• Python file containing stretch / challenge solutions (except the GUI)

This is a great one or two lesson activity – ideal for a spare lesson at the end of term. Download for free.