Turn your class notes into an exam-style quiz with AI
Upload your lecture slides, PDFs or notes and get practice questions in the formats your test uses, each with an explanation for the answer.
How to build an exam quiz from your own notes
Preparing for a test often means rereading slides and hoping the key points stick. An AI exam quiz turns those same materials into questions you answer, so you find gaps before the real test does.
- Match the question format to your course, such as multiple choice for recall and short answer for explanations.
- Start with the most recent unit, then mix in earlier material so you practice retrieving it from memory.
- Review every missed question and its explanation before you take the quiz again.
- Photos of printed pages work too, since text recognition reads them.
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions
Pick the question format that matches your exam, from multiple choice to short answer.
Explanations for every answer
Each question includes a short explanation, so a missed item teaches you something.
Works with your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain-text notes or photos of pages.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, set of notes or a photo of a page.
Choose question types
Select multiple choice, true/false or short answer for your practice exam.
Study and export
Take the quiz in your browser, then export it if your plan includes exports.
Because the questions come from your own lecture notes or textbook chapters, the quiz reflects what your instructor actually covers. Each answer includes an explanation, which helps you see why an option is wrong, not just that it is.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a practice exam include?
Match the length and time limit of the real exam so your practice feels realistic. Then spend extra time on the questions you miss, since those show where to focus.
What is the best way to study for a multiple-choice exam?
Answer questions without notes, read every option, and explain to yourself why each wrong choice is wrong. Repeating the quiz a day or two later helps the knowledge last.
Can I export my exam quiz?
Exporting is a paid feature: PDF and DOCX are on Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML are on Pro. The free plan lets you study in the browser.
Does DeckOwl work with photos of pages?
Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can build a quiz from printed notes as well.
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