How to use the question bank in Blooket unlocked a content goldmine I didn’t know existed.
I was creating questions from scratch like a caveman while this massive library of pre-written content sat right there.
Once I figured out the question bank, my prep time dropped by half.
What Is the Question Bank
The question bank is Blooket’s curated collection of thousands of professionally written questions.
They’re organized by subject, grade level, and topic.
Think of it as a Netflix library, but for quiz questions instead of movies.
All included with your Blooket account.
Accessing the Question Bank
When creating or editing a question set, click “Add Question.”
You’ll see an option called “Add from Question Bank” or “Browse Question Bank.”
Click it and prepare to have your mind blown.
First time I opened it, I spent 30 minutes just browsing topics.
Browsing by Subject
The question bank organizes content into major subjects:
- Math (algebra, geometry, statistics)
- Science (biology, chemistry, physics, earth science)
- Social Studies (history, geography, civics)
- English Language Arts (grammar, literature, writing)
- And more
Click any subject to drill down into specific topics.
Filtering by Grade Level
After selecting a subject, filter by grade level.
The same photosynthesis topic looks different for 5th grade versus high school biology.
Blooket adjusts vocabulary and complexity accordingly.
I use grade-level filters religiously because my students can smell “baby content” from a mile away.
Searching Within the Question Bank
Don’t want to browse forever? Use the search bar.
Type specific terms like “Pythagorean theorem” or “American Revolution causes.”
The question bank pulls relevant questions instantly.
Way faster than manual browsing when you know exactly what you need.
Previewing Questions Before Adding
Click on any question to preview it fully.
You’ll see:
- The complete question text
- All four answer choices
- Which answer is correct
- Estimated difficulty level
Never add a question without previewing it first. Learned that lesson after adding a question way too advanced for my students.
Adding Questions to Your Set
Found a good question? Click “Add” or the plus icon.
It drops directly into your current question set.
Add as many as you want—I’ve added 20 questions in five minutes before.
Each question integrates seamlessly like you wrote it yourself.
Mixing Question Bank with Custom Questions
You don’t have to choose between question bank and custom content.
I typically:
Build 60% of my set from the question bank.
Add 40% custom questions tied to specific classroom examples.
This combo gives me professional quality plus personalized relevance.
Editing Question Bank Questions
Once added, question bank questions become yours to modify.
Change the wording.
Swap answer choices.
Add images or adjust time limits.
I always tweak at least a few to match my teaching vocabulary.
Quality of Question Bank Content
Blooket’s question bank content is solid.
Not perfect, but way better than most user-generated stuff.
Questions are:
- Grammatically correct (no typos)
- Academically accurate (vetted by educators)
- Age-appropriate (properly leveled)
I trust question bank content more than random public sets.
Comparing to Other Question Sources
Question bank vs. public sets: question bank wins on quality.
Question bank vs. importing from Quizlet: depends on the specific Quizlet set.
Question bank vs. AI-generated questions: AI is faster for niche topics, question bank is more reliable.
I use all three depending on what I need.
Question Bank Limitations
Not every topic exists in the question bank yet.
Super specific or niche content? You might strike out.
Also, the question bank doesn’t update in real-time with current events.
For breaking news or recent topics, you’ll need to create custom questions.
Building Sets Faster with Question Bank
My workflow now:
Open question bank, filter by subject and grade.
Add 15-20 questions in under 10 minutes.
Spend another 5 minutes adding 3-4 custom questions.
Total time: 15 minutes for a complete, high-quality set.
Before I knew about the question bank? 45 minutes minimum.
Organizing Question Bank Content
After pulling from the question bank, organize your new set properly.
Use folders to categorize by unit or topic.
Learn how to organize Blooket question sets with folders for the complete system.
FAQ
Is the question bank available on free accounts?
Yes, all Blooket users can access the question bank regardless of account type.
How often does Blooket add new questions to the bank?
They update regularly, though there’s no published schedule. I notice new content quarterly.
Can I suggest questions for the question bank?
Not directly, but Blooket does accept feedback through their support channels.
Are question bank questions aligned to standards?
Many are aligned to Common Core and state standards, though not all are explicitly tagged.
