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A quiz template for teachers that starts from your own lessons

Upload PDFs, slides, or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false, or open questions with explanations, then export when you need a file.

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Why a custom quiz beats a generic template

Most teachers who look for a google forms quiz template for teachers want something they can adapt before Monday, not questions about someone else's unit.

Questions drawn from your uploaded lesson
Multiple choice, true/false, and open questions
Explanations for each answer
Free plan with 3 generations per month

Example quiz-writing questions for teachers

In Google Forms, which question types can be auto-graded when quiz mode is on?Multiple choice, checkboxes, and dropdown questions can be auto-graded, and short answer questions can be auto-graded when you set an exact answer key. Paragraph answers need manual grading.

Where do you assign point values to questions in a Google Forms quiz?Turn on Make this a quiz in Settings, then open each question's Answer key to set its correct answer and points. Points are set per question, so weight harder items more heavily.

Why should each wrong answer in a multiple choice question be plausible?Plausible wrong answers, called distractors, are built around common misconceptions, so a wrong choice reveals what a student misunderstood rather than rewarding guessing.

Should a true/false question include an explanation for the answer?Yes, because a short explanation tells students why the statement is false, which corrects the misconception instead of just marking it wrong.

How many answer options work best for a multiple choice question?Three or four options are usually enough, since extra choices add reading time without making the question much harder to answer correctly.

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Built from your material

Questions come from the PDF, slides, or notes you upload, so the quiz matches what your class actually covered.

Explanations included

Each question comes with an explanation students can read after answering, which helps with review and feedback.

Export when you need it

Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or to QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your lesson

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page.

Choose question types

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

Review and export

Edit questions, check the explanations, and export the version you need.

A template gives you the layout, but the questions still have to match what your students practiced. Writing good distractors and explanations from scratch takes time, and generating them from your own slides or notes gives you a draft to check and edit.

Once the quiz is ready, you can study it in the browser on the free plan or export it as a file. Google Forms is not part of DeckOwl, so paste the exported text into your form and review each question before students see it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a classroom quiz have?

Most classroom quizzes that take 10 to 15 minutes work well with 8 to 15 questions, depending on grade level and difficulty. For younger students, start shorter and check that the quiz fits your class period.

Should I use a ready-made template or write questions from my own lesson?

Questions based on your own lesson match what students practiced, so the results tell you more than a generic set would. A template can still help with layout, but the content should come from your unit.

Can I export a generated quiz to a file?

PDF and DOCX export are on the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan at $14.99/month. The free plan lets you study generated quizzes in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan, and do I need a credit card?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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