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What muting a Canvas quiz does

Teachers often mute a Canvas quiz so scores stay hidden while they review the questions. Many instructors also keep muted Canvas quizzes in draft while they write new items from lecture slides.

Muting hides scores and feedback from students until you unmute or post.
Muting does not delete submissions or grades from the gradebook.
Check each AI-written answer key against your slides before you import it.
Use plausible wrong answers so multiple-choice items test real understanding.

Example questions for muted Canvas quizzes

In Canvas, what happens to student scores when a quiz is muted?Scores stay hidden from students until the quiz is unmuted or grades are posted, so the teacher can review first.

Does muting a Canvas quiz delete submitted answers?No. Muting controls visibility only, so submissions and scores remain stored in the gradebook.

Why should an instructor review auto-generated quiz questions before posting?AI can misread notes or slides, so checking each answer key against the source prevents students from learning errors.

What makes a good distractor in a multiple-choice question?A plausible wrong answer that reflects a common misconception, because an obviously silly option does not test real understanding.

Which format lets a quiz move from one tool into Canvas without retyping?QTI 2.1, a standard quiz package format that Canvas can import, so questions transfer intact.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so you can check the reasoning before you post anything to students.

Export for your LMS

Pro plans export QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML, so a finished quiz can move into your course without retyping it.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a lecture PDF, slide deck or typed notes for the unit you are teaching.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate a set and review each item against your source.

Export or study

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export QTI 2.1 on Pro and import it into Canvas when you are ready.

DeckOwl does not change Canvas settings. It drafts the questions, and you decide what to import and when to post grades in your course.

Reviewing every generated answer against your source material keeps errors out of the gradebook and helps students trust the quiz.

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Frequently asked questions

What does muting a quiz do in Canvas?

It hides scores and feedback from students until you unmute the quiz or post grades. Check your course settings if you are unsure which items are affected.

How should I write quiz questions that test understanding?

Ask about one idea per question and make wrong options reflect common misconceptions. Write an explanation for each answer so students learn from mistakes.

Can I export generated questions for Canvas?

Yes, QTI 2.1 export is available on the Pro plan, and Canvas can import QTI packages. Exports are paid features, so the free plan is for studying in the browser.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports and unlimited generations require a paid plan, and no credit card is needed to start.

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