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Use your own notes for a Gimkit background review quiz

Gimkit backgrounds are decorative art, not study material. DeckOwl turns the background content you need to learn into multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations.

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Background content, not game artwork

Gimkit's game backdrops are visual themes, so a search for a Gimkit background usually means one of two things: a picture for a game or a quiz about the background material behind a lesson. DeckOwl covers the second need.

Questions are drawn from the text you upload, not from general web content.
Each question includes an explanation, so you can check your reasoning.
Free plans include 3 generations per month and need no credit card to start.
Paid plans remove the generation limit and add exports to PDF, DOCX and Anki.

Example background knowledge flashcards for reading

What is background knowledge in reading comprehension?Information a reader already has about a topic that helps them understand and remember new text.

Why should you activate background knowledge before reading?It links the new text to what you already know, so you can predict meaning and retain details better.

What is the background section of a research paper?The introduction part that summarizes prior work and explains why the study matters.

What is the background of a historical event?The causes, conditions and earlier events that led up to it, such as economic or political tensions.

What is a background paragraph in a lab report?A short section describing the theory and prior findings that motivate the experiment.

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Built from your files

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl reads the material and drafts questions from it.

Questions with explanations

Each multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer question comes with an explanation, so you learn why the answer is correct.

Exports for your class

Paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the reading, slides or notes that cover the background topic you need to review.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions, then generate a set from your own content.

Review and study

Check the questions, study them in the browser, and export them if you are on a paid plan.

If your class is reviewing background knowledge, such as the context for a reading or the history behind a unit, paste in the source text and DeckOwl will write questions that test those facts. Students can then study the questions in the browser, and teachers on paid plans can export them to share.

The tool does not design artwork or game themes. Its job is to turn the material you already have into practice questions and explanations that help the background stick.

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Frequently asked questions

Does DeckOwl make Gimkit background images?

No. DeckOwl creates quiz questions, flashcards and mind maps from your own material, not game artwork or themes.

How do I study background knowledge before a reading test?

Write down what you already know about the topic, then read the text and note new terms. Quiz yourself on the key terms and the reasons they matter before you read the full passage.

Which export formats does DeckOwl support?

The Free plan studies in the browser without exports. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How many questions can I generate for free?

The Free plan includes 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start.

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