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Upload your slides, PDFs or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations. Write items where several options are right, then set them up as Multiple Answers in Canvas.

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Writing multiple-correct questions for Canvas

Most quiz questions accept one right option, but a canvas quiz with multiple correct answers uses Canvas's Multiple Answers question type, where students select every option that applies. The format works well when a topic has several true facts, such as a list of properties or classifications.

Say 'select all that apply' in the question stem so students know more than one option can be correct.
Keep the number of correct options varied, so students cannot guess the pattern.
Avoid options that overlap in meaning, which can make two correct answers look like one.
Review every question against your source material before you publish it to students.

Example multiple-correct-answer quiz questions

Select all that apply: Which of these are prokaryotes? A) Escherichia coli B) Saccharomyces cerevisiae C) Bacillus subtilis D) ParameciumA and C. Bacteria lack a membrane-bound nucleus, while yeast and paramecium are eukaryotes.

Select all that apply: Which statements about the Krebs cycle are correct? A) It takes place in the mitochondrial matrix of eukaryotes B) It uses oxygen directly as a substrate C) It produces NADH and FADH2 D) It runs in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cellsA and C. The cycle runs in the mitochondrial matrix and generates NADH and FADH2, while oxygen is used later in the electron transport chain.

Select all that apply: Which of these are noble gases? A) Neon B) Nitrogen C) Argon D) HeliumA, C and D. Neon, argon and helium are in Group 18, while nitrogen is a diatomic nonmetal in Group 15.

Select all that apply: Which of these are Newton's laws of motion? A) Law of inertia B) Conservation of mass C) Action and reaction D) Law of universal gravitationA and C. Inertia and action and reaction are two of the three laws of motion, while conservation of mass and universal gravitation are separate principles.

In Canvas, which question type lets students select several correct options?Multiple Answers. Multiple Choice accepts only one correct option.

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Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on Pro, so you can move questions into your LMS.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text notes or a photo of a page.

Generate and review questions

Get a set of questions with explanations, then edit any stem or option so that more than one answer is correct where it should be.

Study or export

Practice in the browser on the free plan, or export on a paid plan and build the quiz in Canvas using the Multiple Answers type.

Start from your own lecture slides or readings. Write the stem so the task is clear, then check each option on its own: if two or more options independently meet the criteria, the question belongs in the multiple-answer format rather than Multiple Choice.

Keep distractors plausible and make sure every correct option is supported by your course material. Adding a short explanation to each question helps students see why each choice is right or wrong.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know a question has more than one correct answer?

Judge each option as true or false on its own. If two or more options independently meet the criteria, use the Multiple Answers format rather than Multiple Choice.

Should I tell students how many answers are correct?

Many instructors state it in the stem, such as 'select all that apply,' but avoid giving the exact count if you want students to evaluate each option carefully.

Can I export a quiz for Canvas from DeckOwl?

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan at $14.99/month, and PDF and DOCX export are on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. Confirm that your Canvas import accepts the file format before you rely on it.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students with a school email get 40% off.

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