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Canvas routes students by score through modules, so the questions you put in each path matter. DeckOwl builds those question sets from your PDFs, slides or notes.

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How canvas quiz branching works in practice

Teachers searching for canvas quiz branching usually want students who score well to move ahead while others get targeted review. Canvas handles that routing through Conditional Release on modules rather than inside one quiz, so the quiz itself is a set of questions that feeds those rules.

Choose a threshold check of five to ten questions that cover the core objective.
Place the review module behind a score rule so only students below the cutoff see it.
Write one explanation per wrong answer that points students to the exact section to reread.
Test every path as a student account before the quiz opens to the class.

Example Canvas branching quiz questions

In Canvas, which feature sends students to different modules based on their quiz score?Conditional Release, set on module items with score rules. It checks a graded result before unlocking the next item.

What is the difference between branching and a random question group in a Canvas quiz?Branching routes students to different content based on their results, while a question group randomly draws questions from a bank. Question groups select questions but do not route students by answer.

Why should a branched course include a separate review module?It gives students who fall below the cutoff targeted practice without showing it to students who already met the goal. This keeps each path matched to the learner's needs.

What score cutoff should a 10-question threshold quiz use?There is no fixed cutoff; choose one that matches your mastery goal, such as 7 of 10 correct, and test it on a pilot group. The right number depends on how much the quiz is weighted.

What should a true/false item in a branching quiz check?One specific misconception that changes the next step. Each routing decision should rest on a single clear diagnostic item so students are not sent down a path for an unclear reason.

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Question sets from your material

Upload a PDF, slides, DOCX or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations.

Diagnostic items for each threshold

Review the generated questions and choose the few that best separate students who need review from those ready to advance.

Export when you need it

Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or to QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro, then check your LMS import format before building the course.

How it works

Upload your course material

Add the readings, slides or notes the quiz should cover. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.

Generate and review questions

Pick the question type and edit anything that does not match what you taught.

Build the paths in Canvas

Place the quiz in a module, then use Conditional Release with score rules to send students to the next item or a review page.

The question set is the part DeckOwl can help with. Generate multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations from your own material, then decide which items form the threshold check and which belong in the review module.

Before you publish, test the path with a small group or with your own attempts. Confirm that each score range lands in the module you intended, and adjust the cutoff if too many students are routed to review.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I set up branching in a Canvas quiz?

Canvas does not offer full answer-based branching inside a single quiz, so instructors usually route students with Conditional Release on modules based on quiz score. Check the Canvas help documentation for your version before you build the path.

What score cutoff should I use for a review path?

Pick a cutoff that matches the outcome you need, such as the share of core questions students must answer correctly to move on. Test it on a few attempts so you know how many students each path will receive.

Does DeckOwl create the branching logic in Canvas?

No. DeckOwl generates quiz questions with explanations from your material, and you set up the routing in Canvas. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on the Pro plan.

How much does DeckOwl cost?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study without exports. Plus is $39/year or $7.99/month with unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro is $14.99/month.

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