ExamTeXExamTeX vs. Wayground
Printed exam papers vs. interactive classroom quizzes (Wayground is the new name of Quizizz)
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ExamTeX vs Wayground: the short answer
Wayground, the platform formerly called Quizizz, is the better choice for interactive classroom practice: students answer on their devices, you see results as they come in, and it has a large activity library, accommodations and LMS integrations. It can also print an activity as a worksheet with the answer key on the last page. ExamTeX is the better choice when the test is on paper and the questions need working: it turns your slides or a past exam into a LaTeX-typeset paper with calculation, short-answer and essay questions and an answer key with worked solutions and marks.
ExamTeX vs Wayground: feature comparison
| Feature | ExamTeX | Wayground |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan; Pro €9.99/month; Exam Pass €9.99 once for 30 days of Pro | Free Basic plan; School and District plans by quote; individual upgrades priced inside teacher accounts |
| Free tier | 2 practice exams a month (watermarked PDF); unlimited flashcards and study guides | Basic: storage for up to 20 activities, limited library access, AI included |
| Generates from your files | Slides, PDFs, Word, photos, lecture recordings, YouTube links | AI builds an activity from a topic, document, standard or upload |
| Question types | Multiple choice, short answer, calculation, graph analysis, essay | Many interactive types; comprehension and interactive video on School plans |
| Exam format / standards | IB, AP and A-Level styles, or matches an uploaded past exam | Standards-aligned content and reporting on School plans; state-test libraries |
| Math typesetting | LaTeX-typeset PDF | Equation editor for questions and options (not for fill-in-the-blank or open-ended answers) |
| Printable paper + answer key | Print-ready PDF; answer key with worked solutions and marks | Print any quiz as a worksheet; optional answer key on the last page; shuffle questions and answers |
| Best for | Paper unit tests and mock exams | Live and self-paced practice with instant data |
Wayground is built around students answering on screens and teachers seeing the data. ExamTeX is built around the printed paper: typeset questions that need written working and an answer key you mark from.
When Wayground is the better choice
- You want students to answer on their devices and see results as they come in.
- Your school already has Wayground with LMS rostering and standards reporting.
- You want a large library of ready-made activities to start from.
Frequently asked questions
Is Quizizz now called Wayground?
Yes. Quizizz now operates under the name Wayground; its website footer reads "Quizizz Inc. (DBA Wayground)". The product covers assessments, lessons, interactive video and flashcards, with AI generation built in.
How much does Wayground cost?
Wayground has a free Basic plan for individual teachers with storage for up to 20 activities. School and District plans are priced by quote, and individual upgrades are offered inside teacher accounts; Wayground does not list those prices on its plans page. ExamTeX is free for 2 exams a month; Pro is €9.99 a month.
Can Wayground print a test with an answer key?
Yes. Assessments and quizzes can be opened as a worksheet, with options to shuffle questions and answers and to put the answer key on the last page. ExamTeX differs in the paper itself: it is typeset in LaTeX, can include calculation, short-answer and essay questions, and its answer key shows worked solutions with point allocations.
Which should I use for maths?
For live practice where students answer on devices, Wayground's equation editor covers questions and answer options. For a written test where students show working, such as derivations and multi-step calculations, ExamTeX produces the typeset paper and a worked-solution answer key.
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