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Get a quiz from your notes, one question at a time

Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get questions with explanations you can study in your browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML are available on paid plans.

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Why answer a quiz one question at a time

Working through a quiz one question at a time keeps attention on each item and its explanation before you move on, which is easier to sustain than a full page of questions. DeckOwl builds that kind of quiz from your own notes, so the questions reflect what your instructor covered.

Questions come from your uploaded slides, notes or PDFs.
Each question comes with an explanation of the correct answer.
Free accounts can study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
Paid plans add unlimited generations and file exports.

Example cell biology quiz questions (general study topic)

Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion. It carries out oxidative phosphorylation, which generates most ATP in aerobic respiration.

True or false: prokaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus.False. Prokaryotes keep their DNA in a nucleoid region with no surrounding membrane, which is a key difference from eukaryotes.

Which phase of mitosis separates sister chromatids?Anaphase. Spindle fibers pull the sister chromatids toward opposite poles of the cell.

In osmosis, which way does net water movement go?From the side with less solute to the side with more solute across a semipermeable membrane. Water follows the solute gradient.

Why does the sodium-potassium pump require ATP?It moves 3 sodium ions out and 2 potassium ions in against their concentration gradients, which takes energy.

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Three question formats

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions are generated from the material you upload.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes an explanation so you learn why an answer is right, not only which letter to pick.

Your own material

Start from your lecture slides, PDFs, Word files or photos of pages, so the quiz matches what your course actually covers.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page.

Choose a question format

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.

Study and export

Work through the questions in your browser. Paid plans can export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or LMS formats.

If your course uses Canvas, you can generate questions here and export them in QTI 2.1 on the Pro plan, then import them into your course. Check your institution's rules on importing outside material before you add anything to a graded assessment.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study a quiz one question at a time without skipping ahead?

Cover the answer choices and commit to your own answer before you check the explanation. Only move to the next question after you understand why the current one is right or wrong.

How many practice questions should I do in one sitting?

Most people do well with 10 to 20 questions per session, followed by a short review of the ones they missed. Shorter, repeated sessions usually work better than one long cram.

Can I export my quiz to Canvas?

Yes, the Pro plan includes QTI 2.1 export, which can be imported into Canvas. Other exports, including PDF, DOCX and Anki, are paid features as well.

Is exporting quizzes included in the free plan?

No, the free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month and does not include exports. Plus and Pro add exports and unlimited generations.

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