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Turn your lecture slides into a canvas quiz with AI

Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes and get a quiz with answer explanations. Export to QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on the Pro plan.

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Writing a quiz that checks understanding

Teachers who need a canvas quiz creator usually want more than a list of facts. A good quiz tests whether students can apply a idea, not only repeat it, so the questions should come from the readings and lectures they actually completed.

Keep answer options similar in length and grammar so the correct one does not stand out.
Use true/false only for statements that test a misconception and include a reason.
Write short answer questions with a model answer listing the key terms a grader should look for.
Review every generated question against your course materials before students see it.

Example quiz questions for course assessments

Why should the wrong options in a multiple choice question match the correct answer in length and grammar?Matching length and grammar keeps the correct option from standing out, so students must know the material rather than spot the odd one out.

Why add an explanation to each answer in a practice quiz?Explanations show why a wrong answer is wrong, which turns a missed question into a learning moment.

When is a true/false question a weak choice for assessment?When it tests a simple fact, because guessing gives a 50 percent chance of success; a statement with a reason or a misconception works better.

What makes a short answer question easier to grade consistently?A model answer that lists the specific key terms or points a correct response must include, so each grader checks the same content.

Which question type best checks whether a student can apply a concept to a new case?Scenario-based multiple choice, because the student must choose the right application rather than recall a definition.

Generate the full set

Three question types

Generate multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions from the same material, so one quiz can test recall and understanding.

Explanations on every answer

Each question includes a short explanation of why the correct answer is right, which helps students learn from wrong answers.

Built from your own material

Questions come from your uploaded files, so the quiz matches the readings and lectures your class actually covered.

How it works

Upload your material

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

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions, then review the generated set and edit anything that does not fit.

Export or study

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to PDF or DOCX on Plus. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export is on Pro.

Start with the learning objectives for the unit. Each objective should have at least one question, and distractors in multiple choice items should reflect common mistakes rather than obviously wrong options. Explanations matter too, because they tell students why an answer is wrong.

DeckOwl generates these question types from your own files, then lets you review and edit them before you publish or export.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a canvas quiz have?

There is no fixed number that fits every course. Match the count to your learning objectives so each one is checked at least once, and keep the quiz short enough to finish in the time you allow.

What makes a multiple choice question good for assessment?

One option is clearly correct and the distractors are plausible errors students commonly make. Avoid answers like all of the above, which often reward guessing instead of understanding.

Can I export quizzes for my learning management system?

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. PDF, DOCX and Anki export are included with Plus at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month.

Is there a free plan to try the quiz generator?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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