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DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides or notes and writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations you can export.

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How the question types map to Canvas

Instructors searching for Canvas New Quiz question types usually want to know which formats the quiz builder supports and which ones suit recall versus reasoning. Multiple choice and true/false cover quick recall, while fill-in-the-blank and short answer items test whether a student can produce an answer rather than recognize one.

Multiple choice: one correct answer among several distractors.
True/false: a single claim that is quick to check and easy to grade.
Short answer: students write a term or sentence rather than selecting it.
Check each question against the source material before you assign it.

Example Canvas New Quiz question types to practice

Which Canvas New Quiz item type lets students select more than one correct option?Multiple answers. Students choose several options, so every correct choice must be identified.

Which item type asks students to place items into the correct sequence?Ordering. Students arrange steps or events in order, which tests procedural knowledge.

Which item type pairs terms with their definitions?Matching. Students connect each term to its correct partner, which suits vocabulary review.

Which item type takes a numerical calculation with a range for rounding differences?Numerical answer. Students enter a number, and an acceptable margin can be set for rounding.

Which item type lets students submit a document as their response?File upload. Students send a file such as a lab report, which is then graded manually.

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Multiple choice and true/false

Generate single-answer and true/false questions from your slides, each with an explanation for the correct choice.

Short answer

Open questions that ask students to define a term or explain a process, with a model answer to check against.

Exports for your course

Export to PDF or DOCX on paid plans. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML exports are available on Pro.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page. Images are read with text recognition.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions and generate a set from your own content.

Review and export

Check each explanation, then study in the browser or export to PDF or DOCX.

DeckOwl does not build quizzes inside Canvas. It generates questions from your own notes, so you can write items in the format your course needs, then carry them into your learning system. Generate a set, review the explanations, and edit anything that does not match your learning objectives.

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Frequently asked questions

What question types does Canvas New Quizzes offer?

Canvas New Quizzes includes several item types, such as multiple choice, multiple answers, fill in the blank, matching and essay. Available types can vary by institution setup, so check your Canvas instance.

How many practice questions should I study for one unit?

Cover each key term and concept at least once, then add a few harder items that require applying the idea. Mixing formats tests both recall and application.

Can DeckOwl export questions for Canvas?

QTI 2.1 export is part of the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month includes PDF and DOCX exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off a paid plan with a school email.

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