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Prep for your Canvas quiz with AI practice questions from your notes

Instructors decide on any canvas quiz extension, but you control how well you prep. Upload slides, PDFs or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations.

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What a canvas quiz extension can and cannot do for you

Teachers and students often search for a canvas quiz extension when a timed quiz or due date feels out of reach. An extension is granted by your instructor, not by a tool, so the practical move is to ask them and use the time well. DeckOwl can turn your own lecture slides or notes into practice questions, so you walk into the quiz with stronger recall.

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages
Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations
Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month
Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus, and QTI 2.1 on Pro

Example practice questions for Canvas quizzes

How can an instructor give one student more time on a timed Canvas quiz?Use Moderate This Quiz to add extra time for that student only, so the change does not affect the whole class.

How does a due date extension differ from extra time on a quiz?A due date extension changes when the quiz can be submitted, while extra time lengthens the limit after the student has started.

Why is self-quizzing better than rereading notes before a quiz?Pulling answers from memory strengthens recall, and explanations show why wrong options fail, so the reasoning sticks.

Why should you test a question file in a sandbox course before a real import?Import rules and formatting vary by platform, so a test import catches errors before students see the quiz.

What is the right way to request an accommodation for a Canvas quiz?Contact your instructor or your school's disability services office, since accommodations are granted by people, not by installing an extension.

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Built from your material

Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages, and the questions come from what your class actually covered.

Explanations on every answer

Each question shows why the correct option is right, so the wrong answers become lessons too.

Canvas-ready export

QTI 2.1 export on Pro lets you bring question sets into a learning platform that accepts QTI imports.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of your notes.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions for your practice set.

Practice before the quiz

Answer, read the explanations, then retry the questions you missed.

Canvas instructors can add extra time or attempts for individual students, and due date changes cover late submissions. Ask first, and if the request involves a disability, work through your school's accessibility office. Either way, the quiz still tests what you know, which is where practice helps most.

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Frequently asked questions

Can my instructor give me extra time on a Canvas quiz?

Yes, instructors can moderate a quiz to add time or extra attempts for individual students. Ask them directly, and contact your school's accessibility office for formal accommodations.

How should I study for a timed quiz with short answer questions?

Write answers from memory before checking your notes, then compare them to the source. Short, repeated sessions work better than one long cram.

Can I export my practice questions to Canvas?

QTI 2.1 export is included on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No, you can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month. Students also get 40% off with a school email.

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