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Preparing questions before a live quiz

Running a fast review round in class works best when the questions are ready before the timer starts. Writing a fresh set from scratch for every lesson takes time that most teachers and tutors don't have, so many people look for live quiz hosting tools that start from the material they already use.

Questions built from your uploaded notes and slides
Multiple-choice, true/false and open question formats
Explanations included with every question
Exports to PDF, DOCX, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on paid plans

Example cell biology questions for a live review

Which organelle produces most of a eukaryotic cell's ATP?Mitochondria. They carry out cellular respiration, which generates most of the cell's ATP.

True or false: the Golgi apparatus is the main site of protein synthesis.False. Ribosomes make proteins, and the Golgi modifies, sorts and packages them.

What is the main function of the phospholipid bilayer in a cell membrane?It forms a selective barrier that lets some molecules pass while blocking others.

Why do plant cells have a cell wall while animal cells do not?The cellulose wall gives plant cells rigid support and prevents them from bursting in water.

What happens to a red blood cell placed in pure water?It swells and may burst, because water enters by osmosis into a hypotonic environment.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages, and get questions drawn from what you actually covered.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false and open question comes with an explanation, so students learn why an answer is right during the round.

Export for your session

Export to PDF or DOCX for printing, or to QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML to load questions into your learning platform.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file or photo of your notes. Text recognition reads scanned pages.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then generate a set sized for your time slot.

Review and export

Check the questions and explanations, then export them for your live session or study in the browser.

DeckOwl does not run a live game session itself. It creates the questions, answer choices and explanations from your own files, which you can study in the browser or export as PDF, DOCX, QTI or Moodle XML for the session you plan to run.

Because every question is tied to your source text, you can check it against the lecture or chapter before students see it. Edit anything that is off, then rerun the set with different question types if you need more variety.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I prepare for a short live review round?

Ten to fifteen questions usually fit a 10 to 15 minute round with time for discussion. Start with a mix of multiple-choice and true/false questions, then add a few open questions for depth.

What makes a good quiz question about cell biology?

A good question tests one idea, has one clearly correct answer, and includes distractors that reflect common mistakes. Pair each question with a short explanation that names the mechanism behind the answer.

Does DeckOwl run the live game for me?

No. DeckOwl generates the questions and explanations from your material, and you run the session yourself. Exports are available on paid plans.

Can I export my questions to a learning platform?

Yes. The Pro plan includes QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export, and Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

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