How To Use Gimkit Smart Repetition
Gimkit Smart Repetition is a built-in algorithm that adjusts how questions reappear during live games and assignments. Rather than cycling through items in a fixed order, the system uses a weighted lottery. Questions a student answered incorrectly get a higher probability of showing up again. It requires no configuration and runs across every Gimkit 2D game mode.
What Is Gimkit Smart Repetition?
Each player in a Gimkit session moves through prompts at their own pace. Once someone completes the full set of items, the system begins repeating them. This repeat cycle isn’t random.
Gimkit Smart Repetition assigns a probability weight to each question based on the player’s first-attempt accuracy. Missed items receive a larger share of the lottery pool. Correct items still appear, but less frequently.
The system was introduced in April 2021 after repeated educator requests for a smarter review mechanism. It applies to all live session formats and all Gimkit assignments.
How Does Gimkit Smart Repetition Select Questions?
The algorithm uses a probability-based draw rather than a predetermined sequence. Here’s how the weighting breaks down in practice:
| Aspect | How It Functions |
|---|---|
| Item display order | Determined by each student’s accuracy, not a fixed list |
| Emphasis on errors | Missed items receive a greater likelihood of reappearing |
| Applicable formats | Every live mode and all assignment types |
Two students sitting in the same session can see completely different items at any given moment. The lottery runs independently for each player.
How Each Player Gets a Unique Gimkit Smart Repetition Cycle
The algorithm only considers one student’s answers when deciding what to show that student next. Player A’s repetition lottery has no connection to Player B’s results.
Player A missed Questions 3 and 5, so those cycle back more often. Player B missed Questions 1 and 4 — a completely separate loop. This per-person design means each student spends more time on the material they actually need to review.
Does Gimkit Smart Repetition Require Setup?
No. There’s no toggle, menu option, or account setting to adjust. The feature activates the moment a game starts and stays active until the session ends.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Manual activation required | No |
| Works in live sessions | Yes |
| Works in assignments | Yes |
| Customization options | None needed |
Teachers who want to host a Gimkit session don’t need to configure anything for smart repetition. The feature runs in every mode, including Gimkit Snowbrawl, Blastball, and Don’t Look Down.
How the Smart Repetition System Adapts in Real Time
Gimkit Smart Repetition doesn’t lock in priorities once and leave them. As students continue answering, the algorithm recalculates the lottery weights. A question that was missed initially but answered correctly three times afterward will gradually receive less weight in the draw.
This continuous recalculation keeps sessions productive. Students who improve on weak areas over the course of a game will naturally see those items less often as accuracy increases. If you experience connectivity problems during a session, check the guide on Gimkit packet loss to avoid data sync issues.
FAQs
Can teachers turn off Gimkit Smart Repetition?
No. Smart Repetition is always active across all game modes and assignments. Gimkit does not provide a setting to disable it. For quizzes without repetition, platforms like Kahoot or Quizizz offer that option.
Does Gimkit Smart Repetition work in homework assignments?
Yes. The weighted lottery system applies to both live games and homework-style assignments. Students completing tasks at home receive the same per-person repetition adjustments.
How does Gimkit decide which questions repeat more often?
The system uses a lottery approach. Questions answered incorrectly on the first attempt receive a higher probability of reappearing. Correct answers still cycle, but at lower frequency.
Do all students see the same repeated questions?
No. Each student’s repetition pattern is unique. The algorithm calculates weights based on individual answers only, so two players in the same session see different sequences.
Does Smart Repetition need a Gimkit Pro subscription?
No. Smart Repetition is available on all Gimkit accounts, including free plans. It is a core platform feature, not a Gimkit Pro exclusive.
