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Use a Google Forms quiz app for your own notes, not a blank form

Google Forms is great for collecting answers, but it can't read your lecture slides. DeckOwl drafts quiz questions from your own files, with explanations for every answer.

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Why build a quiz from your own notes

Google Forms is a solid way to run a quiz when someone else has already written the questions. For studying your own lecture material, a Google Forms quiz app means typing every question by hand first, which takes longer than the studying itself.

Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages
Get multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations
Study in the browser on the Free plan with 3 generations per month
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, and to QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro

Example Google Forms quiz questions

Which Google Forms question types can be auto-graded against an answer key?Multiple choice, checkboxes, dropdown and short answer can be auto-graded, because each has a fixed correct answer to compare against.

Where do you turn on quiz mode in a Google Form?In the Settings tab, under Quizzes, by switching on Make this a quiz, since grading options only appear once quiz mode is enabled.

What must be set on a question before Google Forms can grade it automatically?An answer key and a point value, because the form needs a correct answer to compare responses against and a score to assign.

Can a Google Forms quiz show feedback to respondents after they submit?Yes, you can add feedback to questions or answer choices, and respondents see it when the grade is released, since feedback is shown alongside grading.

What does the Release grade setting control in a Google Forms quiz?When respondents see their score and missed answers, such as right after submitting or after manual review, because some answers need a person to grade them.

Generate the full set

Questions from your files

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page, and the questions are drafted from that material.

Three question types

Choose multiple choice, true/false or open questions, each with an explanation that shows why the answer is right.

Study in the browser

The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export.

How it works

Add your material

Upload the file or paste your notes. No credit card is needed to start.

Pick a question type

Select multiple choice, true/false or open questions, then generate the quiz.

Answer and review

Take the quiz, read the explanations for anything you missed, and regenerate when you need fresh questions.

DeckOwl reads the files you already have and drafts multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. You review the results, study them in the browser, and export to PDF or DOCX on Plus.

Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for instructors who run their courses in a learning management system.

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Forms grades quizzes; DeckOwl writes them from your own notes and slides.

Does Google Forms Have Quizzes?

Yes, Google Forms has a quiz mode. Set it up, or generate quiz questions from your notes.

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Make quizzes from your notes with AI, study in the browser, and export on paid plans. No app install needed.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I turn on quiz mode in Google Forms?

Open the form, go to the Settings tab, and switch on Make this a quiz under the Quizzes section. Then you can assign point values and set an answer key for each question.

Why doesn't Google Forms grade paragraph answers automatically?

Paragraph responses need a person to read them, so Google Forms can only auto-grade types with a fixed answer key, such as multiple choice, checkboxes, dropdown and short answer. Paragraph items must be graded by hand.

Can I export my quiz?

PDF and DOCX export is included with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan at $14.99/month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. The Free plan gives you 3 generations per month and browser study, and you can start without a credit card. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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