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Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. Export is available on paid plans as PDF, DOCX, QTI or Moodle XML.

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Writing better questions for a review game

Most review games start from the same slides and notes you already teach from, so the questions should come from there too. DeckOwl turns your own files into a new Gimkit-style game question set instead of a generic bank you have to rewrite.

Upload a PDF, slides, DOCX, plain notes or a photo of a page.
Get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations.
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro.
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Example biology questions for a review game

Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion. Its inner membrane hosts the electron transport chain that drives most ATP synthesis.

True or false: mitosis produces four genetically distinct daughter cells.False. Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four distinct gametes.

What is the role of helicase during DNA replication?It unwinds the double helix by breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs, which creates the replication fork.

Which blood type can be given to almost any recipient in an emergency red cell transfusion?Type O negative. It lacks A, B and Rh antigens, so it is least likely to trigger a reaction.

In photosynthesis, which molecule is split to release oxygen?Water. The light-dependent reactions split H2O, and oxygen is released as a byproduct.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations.

Explanations on every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so players learn why an answer is right when a round ends.

Export when you need it

Plus exports PDF and DOCX. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, plain notes or a photo of a page.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then generate the set.

Review and export

Check the questions and explanations, then export the set in the format you need.

Good review questions depend on plausible wrong answers and a varied mix. Multiple-choice distractors should look right at a glance but be clearly wrong on a second look, and true/false items work best when each one tests a single fact. Mixing question types keeps players reading instead of guessing.

DeckOwl does not host the game itself. It writes the questions and explanations, and you bring them into whatever game format you run. Free plan users can study in the browser, while exports to PDF, DOCX, QTI and Moodle XML are paid features.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a review game have?

Most classroom review rounds work well with 15 to 25 questions, which keeps the pace up without running past one class period. Use shorter sets for quick warm-ups and longer ones for unit reviews.

Should review questions be mostly multiple-choice?

Mix the types so players cannot rely on one strategy. Multiple-choice tests recall and discrimination, true/false checks single facts, and open questions force recall without answer choices.

Can I export my questions to a learning management system?

Yes, on Pro, which includes QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, adds PDF and DOCX export, and the free plan is limited to studying in the browser.

Is there a free plan to try it first?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no exports. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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