Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pop quiz
noun
/pɒp kwɪz/
Definition
A pop quiz is a short, unannounced test given to students to assess their knowledge of previously covered material.
Examples
- We had a surprise pop quiz in math class today.
- The teacher surprised us with a pop quiz on the last chapter we studied.
Meaning
Pop quizzes are often used by teachers to gauge how well students are keeping up with the course content without prior warning.
Synonyms
- surprise test
- unexpected quiz
- unannounced assessment
