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Turn your class notes into a Google Forms quiz

Upload a PDF, slides or notes, then get questions with answer explanations ready to add to your Google Form.

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Why build the questions outside the form

Writing a Google Forms quiz from lecture slides or a textbook chapter usually means retyping each question and answer by hand. A quiz built from your own material is more useful than a generic template, because it tests what your class actually covered.

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain notes or photos of pages
Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations
Review each answer key in one place before copying it into your form
Free plan includes 3 generations per month, with no credit card needed to start

Example Google Forms quiz questions

In Google Forms, where do you turn on quiz mode?Open Settings, select the Quizzes tab and switch on Make this a quiz, because grading and answer keys are only available once it is on.

How do you assign points to a question in a Google Forms quiz?Click Answer key at the bottom of the question, choose the correct answer and set the point value, because points are set per question in the answer key.

Are short answer questions in a Google Forms quiz graded automatically?Only for responses that match the answer key you set, because any other response needs manual grading.

Which setting controls when students see their score after submitting?Release grade under Settings > Quizzes, because it decides whether scores appear immediately, later or not at all.

Which setting lets students see the questions they missed?The missed questions option under Settings > Quizzes, because it shows incorrect answers along with the correct ones after grading.

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Questions from your own material

Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX file or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions based on that content.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so you can check the answer key before you publish the quiz.

Clear plan limits

The Free plan is for studying in the browser. PDF and DOCX exports come with Plus, and QTI and Moodle XML exports come with Pro.

How it works

Upload your material

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

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions and generate them with explanations.

Add them to Google Forms

Paste each question into your Google Form, turn on quiz mode, then set the answer key and points.

Starting from your notes also keeps the answer key accurate. Each generated question includes an explanation, so you can check the reasoning before you add the answer to the form and set its points.

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Does Google Forms Have Quizzes?

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn on quiz mode in Google Forms?

Open your form, go to Settings, select the Quizzes tab and switch on Make this a quiz. Then add an answer key and point value to each question.

How many questions should a Google Forms quiz have for a unit test?

Many instructors use 10 to 20 questions for a single unit so the quiz stays focused. Mix recall questions with a few that ask students to apply the idea.

Can DeckOwl send questions directly into my Google Form?

No. DeckOwl generates the questions and explanations, and you copy them into your Google Form yourself.

Is there a free way to try it?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exports such as PDF and DOCX need the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.

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