Turn your lecture notes into practice quizzes with AI
Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations. Start free with no credit card.
Why a practice quiz beats an answer key
A graded canvas quiz ai attempt is not something DeckOwl will complete for you, and that is by design. What it does well is turn the lecture slides or reading you already have into a practice quiz, so you test recall before the real one.
- Questions match the wording and topics in your own files
- Each answer includes a one-sentence explanation
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
- Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export
Built from your own material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or photos of pages. Questions come only from what you provided.
Explanations for every answer
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions each include a reason for the correct answer.
Export when you need it
PDF and DOCX export come with Plus. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export come with Pro.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file or a photo of a page.
Choose a question type
Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the set.
Practice and review
Work through the questions, read each explanation, and repeat the ones you missed.
Reading the explanation for each missed question shows the reasoning behind the right answer, which matters more than the score. Rerun a generation on the same notes a few days later to see what you still miss.
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Frequently asked questions
How many practice questions should I make before a Canvas quiz?
Cover every topic listed in the quiz description or syllabus. Several short practice sets across different days usually work better than one long session.
What is the best way to study for a timed online quiz?
Practice under a similar time limit, then review each wrong answer and write down the rule behind it. Retesting the same topics a few days later shows what you actually remember.
Does DeckOwl answer questions on a live Canvas quiz?
No. DeckOwl builds practice quizzes from your own material for studying and is not designed to complete graded assessments.
Is exporting to Canvas-compatible formats included in the free plan?
No. The free plan studies in the browser without exports. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.
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