Assigning homework in Blooket lets students practice on their own time without you sitting there managing a live game. I used to think Blooket was just for class time. Then I discovered homework mode and suddenly my review sessions extended beyond the 50-minute period.
Game changer for struggling students who needed extra reps.
What Blooket Homework Actually Is
Homework in Blooket isn’t traditional worksheets. It’s students playing Blooket games independently at home.
You assign a question set. Students access it on their own devices. They play solo. No live competition. No time pressure from other students.
They get the engagement of Blooket without needing you to host a live game. They work at their own pace. Answer questions. Get immediate feedback.
Think of it as self-paced practice disguised as a game. Students think they’re playing. You know they’re learning.
How to Create a Homework Assignment
Log into your Blooket account. Go to your dashboard. Look for “Homework” or “Assign” in your main navigation.
Click it. You land on the homework creation screen.
Step one: Pick your question set. The same sets you use for live games work here. Select whichever content you want students practicing.
Step two: Choose the game mode. Not all modes work for homework. Solo modes only. Tower Defense doesn’t work because it requires teams. Racing works because students can race against themselves or previous scores.
Step three: Set your parameters:
- Due date: When do students need to complete this? Pick a date and time.
- Number of plays: How many times can each student attempt this? Once? Unlimited? Your call.
- Randomize questions: Shuffle question order so students can’t memorize sequences across attempts.
Step four: Generate the assignment. Blooket creates a unique homework code or link.
Step five: Share that code or link with students. Email it. Post it in Google Classroom. Write it on the board. However you normally communicate with your homework.
Done. Assignment is live.
What Students See
Students get your homework code or link. They go to Blooket. Enter the code or click the link.
They’re taken to a solo game session. No lobby. No waiting for other players. Just them and the questions.
They play through the question set. Answer questions. Get points. See immediate feedback on right and wrong answers.
The game ends when they finish all questions or run out of time if you set a time limit.
They can replay if you allow multiple attempts. Or they’re done if you set it to one play only.
Homework vs Live Games
Live games: You host in real time. Students join together. Compete or cooperate simultaneously. You control when it starts and ends. Great for class time.
Homework: Students access independently. Play on their own schedule. No competition with peers. You set the window but they choose when to play. Perfect for practice outside class.
Both use the same question sets. Both show up in your reports. Different purposes, same content.
I use live games for introducing content and high-energy reviews. I use homework for additional practice and making up missed class time.
Checking Who Completed Homework
After the due date passes, check your homework reports. Navigate to the homework section of your Blooket dashboard.
You’ll see a list of all active homework assignments. Click on the one you want to review.
You get a roster showing:
- Who completed the assignment
- Who attempted but didn’t finish
- Who never started
- Individual scores and question-by-question performance
This is where viewing homework results becomes critical for tracking student progress and identifying who needs intervention.
The student says they “couldn’t access it”? Check the report. Either they’re telling the truth or you have proof they never tried.
Setting Due Dates Strategically
Short deadline: Assign it Monday, due Wednesday. Good for timely practice after introducing new content. Students review while it’s fresh.
Long deadline: Assign it Monday, due Friday. Gives students flexibility to play when they have time. Better for families with limited device access.
Weekend homework: I’m careful with this. Some students have zero home internet. Weekend assignments can create equity issues.
I assign Friday afternoon, due Monday morning. Students can complete it at school Friday if needed or at home over the weekend.
Check with your school’s homework policy before assigning anything. Some schools limit or prohibit digital homework.
Multiple Attempts Strategy
One attempt only: Use this for graded assessments. Simulates test conditions. Students get one shot. Forces careful thinking.
Unlimited attempts: Use this for practice. Students can retry until they master content. Reduces anxiety. Encourages a growth mindset.
I default to unlimited attempts for homework. The goal is learning, not gotcha moments.
Students played it six times until they got 100%? Perfect. That’s exactly what I wanted.
Game Modes That Work for Homework
Not every Blooket mode translates to solo play. Here’s what works:
Tower of Doom: Students play against AI enemies. Works solo. Decent engagement without live competition.
Gold Quest: Individual strategy game. Students collect gold by answering correctly. Translates well to homework.
Racing: Students race against their previous best time or a target score. Competitive against themselves.
Cafe: Solo restaurant management. Answer questions to serve customers. Engaging for homework.
Modes requiring teams like Tower Defense or Battle Royale don’t work. They need multiple players simultaneously.
Stick to solo-friendly modes for homework. Save team modes for live class games.
Student Accountability
Students will ask: “Does homework count for a grade?”
Your decision. Some teachers grade completion. Some grade accuracy. Some use it as bonus points only.
I grade homework on completion and effort. Did you attempt it seriously? Full credit. Did you rush through clicking random answers? I can see that in the reports and you get nothing.
Be clear about your grading policy before assigning. Students need to know stakes upfront.
Technical Issues Students Face
“I couldn’t log in:” Most homework doesn’t require accounts. Students just need the code. If they genuinely can’t access it, provide an alternative assignment.
“My internet was down:” Legitimate concern for some families. Always have a paper backup option for students without reliable home internet.
“The code didn’t work:” Check if the assignment expired or if they typed the code wrong. Human error is common.
“I finished but it didn’t save:” Rare but happens. Check your homework results to verify. Their device might have disconnected before submitting final answers.
Extending or Closing Assignments Early
Assignment is live but you need to change the deadline? Go back into your homework dashboard. Edit the assignment. Adjust the due date.
Need to close an assignment immediately? Delete it or set the deadline to the current moment. Students can no longer access it.
Accidentally closed it too early? Reopen by extending the deadline. Students who already completed it keep their scores.
Flexibility exists but communicates changes to students. Nothing worse than them trying to complete homework that’s no longer available.
Combining Homework with Class Games
Powerful strategy: Play a live class game on new content. Then assign homework on the same content that night.
Students get double exposure. The class game introduces it with competition and energy. Homework reinforces it with solo practice.
I see this pattern in my reports. Students who complete both the class game and homework perform way better on assessments than students who only did the class activity.
Homework for Absent Students
Student missed your live game? Assign them homework on that content.
They get the practice they missed. You get data showing whether they understand the material. Everyone wins.
I auto-assign homework to absent students same-day. They open their email that evening and see “Here’s what you missed. Complete this before returning.”
Keeps them caught up. Prevents that “I was absent” excuse on the next assessment.
FAQs
Q: Do students need Blooket accounts for homework?
A: Depends on your school setup. Some schools use rostered accounts. Others allow anonymous access with just the homework code.
Q: Can students see each other’s scores on homework?
A: No. Homework is individual and private. Only you see all the scores.
Q: What if a student completes it after the deadline?
A: Late submissions show in your reports with timestamps. Your late policy applies here just like paper homework.
Q: Can I assign the same homework to multiple classes?
A: Yes. Generate separate assignment codes per class for easier tracking or use one code for everyone.
Assigning homework in Blooket extends your teaching beyond the classroom and gives students the practice reps they need to actually master content.
