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Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false, or open questions with explanations. Then build your Google Form from the questions you want to keep.

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Why build a Google Form quiz from your own material

Writing each question by hand and then retyping it into a Google Form quiz takes time that could go to teaching. Starting from your own slides or notes keeps the questions tied to what the class covered that week.

  • Start with one topic and 10 to 15 questions for a short classroom check.
  • Mix recall questions with a few that ask students to apply an idea.
  • Read every explanation before publishing, since you are responsible for the final version.
  • Keep answer options similar in length so the correct one does not stand out.
Example cell biology quiz questions for a classroom check
Which organelle produces most of the cell's ATP?Mitochondria. They carry out cellular respiration, which makes most of the cell's ATP.
True or false: plant cells have a cell wall made of cellulose.True. Cellulose gives the plant cell wall its rigidity and support.
What is the main function of ribosomes?Protein synthesis. Ribosomes translate mRNA into polypeptide chains.
Which structure controls what enters and leaves the cell?The cell (plasma) membrane. It is a selectively permeable phospholipid bilayer.
True or false: animal cells have a rigid cell wall.False. Animal cells have no cell wall, only a flexible plasma membrane.
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Questions from your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page. The questions come from what you actually teach, not a generic bank.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes an explanation, so students learn why an option is right or wrong when they review the quiz.

Three question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false, or short answer questions, depending on whether you want quick checks or deeper recall.

How it works

Upload your notes or slides

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or image of your pages. Text in photos is read with text recognition.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false, or open questions and set how many you want from the material.

Review and build your form

Check the questions and explanations, remove any weak ones, then enter the rest into your Google Form.

Good quiz questions test one idea each, and wrong options should be mistakes a student might really make. Reviewing the generated questions before you publish them is still your job, but the first draft is done.

Use the quiz as a short check after each topic, then look at which questions most students missed to decide what to review next.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a Google Form quiz have for a class?

For a short check on one topic, 10 to 15 questions is usually enough to see where students are struggling. Longer quizzes work better when they cover several topics, with clear section headings.

How do I write good wrong answers for a multiple-choice quiz?

Make each wrong option a plausible mistake, such as a related term or a common misconception. Keep all options similar in length and style so the correct answer does not give itself away.

Can I export the quiz questions from DeckOwl?

PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan at $14.99/month.

Is there a free plan to try it?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no exports. No credit card is needed to start.

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.