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Host a Gimkit-style review game with questions from your notes

DeckOwl doesn't run live games, but it writes the questions. Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations ready before class.

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Preparing to host a live review round

Taking on the Gimkit host role usually means you need a question bank ready before the session starts, and writing forty good questions by hand the night before is where most hosts run out of time.

Generate questions from the chapter or slides you are actually teaching that week.
Keep one topic per game so the round stays focused and the explanations stay relevant.
Check every answer and explanation yourself before players see them.
Save the set so you can reuse it for the next review or a different class section.

Example cell biology questions for a review game

Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion, because oxidative phosphorylation in its inner membrane generates most of the cell's ATP.

True or false: osmosis moves water from higher solute concentration to lower solute concentration.False. Water moves across the membrane toward the side with the higher solute concentration, where water potential is lower.

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

What is the main function of ribosomes?Protein synthesis, because ribosomes translate mRNA sequences into polypeptide chains.

Where is most of a eukaryotic cell's DNA stored?In the nucleus, because the nuclear envelope encloses the chromosomes and keeps them separate from the cytoplasm.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages, and get a question set built from what you actually covered.

Three question types

Get multiple-choice, true/false and open questions, so your review round can mix quick recall with short-answer thinking.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with an explanation, so players who miss one learn why the answer is correct.

How it works

Upload your study material

Add the chapter PDF, slide deck or notes you want the game to cover.

Choose question types and review

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then check the wording and explanations before you use them.

Export or study in the browser

Study the set in your browser on the Free plan, or export it on a paid plan to bring into your own tools.

Start with the unit you are reviewing and keep the set focused on it. A tight set of questions from one chapter gives players a clear target and makes the explanations easier to use afterward.

Review the questions before the game. Remove anything ambiguous, check that each correct answer matches your course materials, and read the explanations so you can answer follow-up questions from the room.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good way to review before a live quiz game?

Answer the questions without notes first, then read the explanations for anything you missed. Spacing short reviews over several days usually works better than one long cram session.

How should I pick questions for a review round?

Focus on the concepts that appear most often in your notes or that students tend to confuse. Mix multiple-choice and true/false questions for speed, and add a few open questions for depth.

Does DeckOwl host live games?

No. DeckOwl generates the questions and explanations, and you can study them in the browser. Exports are paid features, and Pro includes QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for use in other platforms.

What does DeckOwl cost?

The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study with no exports. Plus is $39/year or $7.99/month for unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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