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Generate quiz questions for Canvas from your own course notes

Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations, ready to review and export.

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Why instructors use a canvas quiz tool

Most instructors teaching in Canvas already have the lecture slides and reading notes they need, so the slow part is writing questions from them. A canvas quiz tool that reads your own files can draft a first set in minutes, and you stay in charge of which questions to keep.

Generate questions from PDFs, slides, DOCX files and notes
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations
Study quizzes in the browser on the free plan
QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month

Example quiz questions for Canvas courses

What does QTI stand for in quiz file exchange?Question and Test Interoperability, a standard format for moving quiz items between learning systems · It defines how questions and responses are structured in an XML package

True or false: A good multiple-choice distractor should be obviously wrong.False. Plausible distractors reveal misconceptions, while obviously wrong options let students guess without understanding.

What is the difference between formative and summative quizzes?Formative quizzes check understanding during learning and usually carry little weight · Summative quizzes measure achievement at the end and often count toward grades

Why should a quiz question include an explanation?Explanations let students see why an answer is wrong right after attempting it, which reinforces the correct reasoning.

What is Moodle XML used for?It is an import format for loading question sets into Moodle quizzes · It lets question banks move between courses without retyping

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Three question types

Create multiple-choice, true/false and open-ended questions from the same material, so one quiz can test recall and reasoning.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so students and reviewers can see why the correct answer holds.

Export for your LMS

Pro plans export QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML files, and paid plans export PDF and DOCX for printing or sharing.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions and set how many you want from the material.

Review and export

Edit any question, check the explanations, then study in the browser or export the quiz in a format your course can use.

Good quiz questions test one idea each, use plausible wrong answers, and explain why the correct option is right. Start with the learning objectives for the unit, generate a draft from the matching slides, then cut anything that tests trivia rather than understanding.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a quiz have?

There is no fixed rule, but a short formative check often works well with 5 to 10 questions. Longer unit tests can cover more objectives, so match the count to the time students have and the number of goals you want to measure.

What makes a good multiple-choice question?

One clear question with a single correct answer and distractors that reflect common misconceptions works best. Avoid options that are obviously wrong, because they do not reveal what students actually understand.

Can I export quizzes for my course?

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month, and PDF and DOCX export are on the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. Check with your Canvas administrator which import format your setup accepts.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

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