Case Study: Junior High School 217 Robert A. Van Wyck achieves higher student engagement and laser-targeted instruction with Kahoot!

“Sneaky learning,” data-driven teaching and collaboration success story from a NYC school

Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck in NYC needed ways to engage and motivate students while helping teachers collaborate, save time, and laser‑target instruction. They turned to Kahoot! (including Kahoot! Pro features) to embed formative assessment and "sneaky learning" into everyday lessons.

Kahoot! enabled teachers to boost student motivation and performance, while Kahoot! Pro’s advanced reports let staff troubleshoot misconceptions, analyze scores, and adjust lessons for targeted instruction. Sharing school‑wide kahoots and using the question bank sped up prep (teachers can find relevant kahoots in seconds), increased collaboration, and helped JHS 217 deliver more effective, data‑driven teaching.

Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck

Steve Marshall

8th Grade Teacher