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Export a Moodle-ready quiz to Word from your own notes

DeckOwl can't pull an existing Moodle quiz out of your course, but it can write a new one from your PDFs, slides or notes and export it as DOCX. Moodle XML export is on the Pro plan.

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How to get a Moodle quiz into Word

If you need to export a Moodle quiz to Word, the reliable route is to build a fresh quiz from the source material your course uses. DeckOwl reads PDFs, slides, notes and photographed pages, then writes multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations.

  • Start from your lecture slides, readings or notes rather than a copied quiz.
  • Review every generated question and explanation before you export.
  • Use DOCX when you want to print, edit or share a quiz outside Moodle.
  • Use Moodle XML on Pro when you want to import questions into your course.
Example Moodle quiz questions with answers
Which Moodle question type accepts a numeric answer within a set tolerance?The Numerical question type, because it accepts answers within a range around the correct value, which suits calculations.
What does the Embedded answers (Cloze) question type allow?It places several answer fields inside one passage, each graded separately, which suits fill-in-the-blank text.
What is a Moodle question bank?It is a categorized store of questions that quizzes draw from, so one question can be reused across several quizzes.
What does a Matching question ask students to do?Pair each prompt with its correct answer from a list, so students must connect related items rather than pick one option.
What is Moodle XML used for?It is a file format for importing questions in bulk, storing each question's type, answers and feedback in one file.
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Multiple choice, true/false and short answer

Pick the question types you need, and each question comes with an explanation for the correct answer.

Word export on Plus

Download your quiz as a DOCX file to edit, print or share with students.

Moodle XML on Pro

Pro adds Moodle XML export so you can import a generated quiz straight into your course.

How it works

Upload your material

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

Generate the quiz

Choose question types and DeckOwl writes questions with explanations from your content.

Export the file

Download as DOCX on Plus, or as Moodle XML on Pro for direct import.

Once the quiz is generated, you can review each question, edit wording and remove anything that doesn't fit your course before exporting. Word export is a Plus feature, and Moodle XML is available on Pro.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I import an existing Moodle quiz into DeckOwl?

DeckOwl creates new quizzes from your own PDFs, slides, notes or images rather than importing existing Moodle quizzes. You can export the generated quiz as DOCX on Plus or as Moodle XML on Pro.

How many questions should a Moodle quiz have?

Most instructors aim for enough questions to cover each learning objective at least once, often 10 to 20 for a short quiz. Keep the count manageable so students can finish within your time limit.

Does the free plan let me export to Word?

No, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but exports are not included. DOCX export is available on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Which question types work best for a Moodle quiz?

Multiple choice works well for recall and comparison, while short answer suits concepts that need explanation. True/false is quick to grade but best used for clear-cut facts.

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