Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader Templates

A strong Are You Smarter template gives you the board structure before you write every question. Pick five categories, place easier prompts early, save the hardest question for the final challenge, and keep explanations short enough to read aloud.

Best setup

Best for: Classroom review templates, Team training templates, Party trivia templates, Family templates, Church group templates. Timing: Most templates become playable in 10-20 minutes once you have questions. Group size: Templates work for small teams, full classes, and event groups. Setup: Choose a template, replace the sample categories, then add questions and explanations.

Classroom review template

Categories: Vocabulary, Key Ideas, Problem Solving, Examples, Challenge. Use two questions per category and make the final challenge a multi-step review question.

Team training template

Categories: Product, Process, Customers, Culture, Scenarios. Ask one practical question per category, then use explanations to reinforce the right behavior.

Party template

Categories: Guest of Honor, Memories, Favorites, Pop Culture, Wild Card. Keep the tone light and mix personal prompts with general trivia.

Example prompts

  • Vocabulary: What does this term mean?
  • Scenario: What should you do first?
  • Wild Card: Which fact surprised everyone?

Frequently asked questions

What should an Are You Smarter template include?

Include a title, comparison target, five categories, question slots, answer choices, correct answers, explanations, teams, and final challenge.

Is this officially connected to the original TV game show?

No. This is an independent Are You Smarter-style game maker inspired by classic school trivia game mechanics. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the owners of the original game show brand.

Do players need to download anything?

No. The game runs in a browser, so hosts can create a board and players can join the activity without installing special software.

Can I customize the questions?

Yes. You can create your own subjects, questions, answer choices, correct answers, explanations, teams, and challenge target.