Turn your notes into a fresh quiz after a Canvas attempt reset
Canvas handles attempt deletion on the instructor side. DeckOwl handles the study side: it builds new practice questions from the material you already have, with explanations for every answer.
What to do when a Canvas quiz attempt is deleted
Deleting a Canvas quiz attempt is an instructor task inside Canvas, and DeckOwl does not connect to your LMS or change grades. What it can do is give you a fresh quiz to study with, built from the course material you already have.
- Multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions
- Explanations included with each question
- Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month
Questions from your own material
Upload slides, a PDF of the reading, a DOCX file, or photos of printed pages, and get a quiz based on that content.
Mixed question types
Multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions, each with an explanation of why the correct answer is right.
Study in the browser
Free accounts can take generated quizzes right away in the browser, with no credit card needed to start.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a clear photo of the pages you want covered.
Choose question types
Pick multiple-choice, true/false, or short-answer questions, depending on what you need to check.
Retake and review
Work through the quiz, read the explanations for missed questions, and regenerate when you need a new set.
Upload lecture slides, a PDF of the reading, or typed notes, and DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions with explanations. Each explanation shows why the correct answer is right, which is more useful for relearning than a bare score.
If you need the questions somewhere else, Plus adds PDF, DOCX, and Anki export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning systems that accept those formats.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I delete a student's quiz attempt in Canvas?
Canvas controls attempt deletion in its own quiz tools, and the exact steps depend on your Canvas version. DeckOwl cannot change Canvas records, so check your school's Canvas help pages or ask your LMS administrator.
How many practice questions should a quiz have for one unit?
There is no fixed rule, but a short quiz of 10 to 15 questions is often enough to check recall after one lecture. Focus on the concepts you expect to be tested rather than covering every slide.
Can I export generated quizzes to Canvas?
QTI 2.1 export is a Pro plan feature, and QTI is a format some learning systems can import. Check which import options your school's Canvas setup supports before you rely on it.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports. You do not need a credit card to start.
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