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Practice for your Canvas quiz while you wait for the code

Your instructor sets the access code in Canvas, so we can't look it up for you. DeckOwl builds practice questions from your own notes, slides or PDFs so you can study while you wait.

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Why DeckOwl can't give you the code

Most searches for getting a Canvas quiz code end at the same place: the instructor sets the code in the quiz options, so no outside tool can look it up. DeckOwl generates practice questions from your own notes, slides or PDFs, which helps while you wait for the code or before a quiz that has one.

Your instructor sets the Canvas access code, and it is not shown to students by default.
Practice questions help you study the material the quiz is likely to cover.
Explanations show the reasoning behind each correct answer.
Exports to QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML are available on the Pro plan.

Example Canvas quiz settings questions

Where does an instructor set an access code for a Canvas quiz?In the quiz options under Require an Access Code, so students must enter the code before they can start.

Why might a student be unable to start a Canvas quiz that is open?The quiz may require an access code, the availability window may not have started, or all attempts may be used. Check the due dates and attempt limit first.

What file format is commonly used to import quiz questions into Canvas?A QTI package, because it is a standard format for exchanging assessment items between learning systems.

What makes a true/false question fair?It should state one clear idea that is definitely true or false, because vague or absolute wording makes the answer open to debate.

How many answer choices should a multiple-choice question usually have?Usually four, with one correct answer and three plausible distractors, because more plausible wrong options test understanding better.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a reason, so you learn why an option is wrong instead of guessing the letter.

Study in the browser

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study with no credit card needed to start.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add the readings, slides or lecture notes your Canvas quiz will cover.

Generate and review

Choose question types, then work through the quiz and read the explanations for anything you missed.

Check Canvas for the code

Ask your instructor or check course announcements for the access code, then start the quiz when it is available.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations. Each answer includes a reason, so you can see why a choice was wrong instead of memorizing the letter.

If your course uses Canvas quizzes, the Pro plan exports QTI 2.1 files, a format Canvas can import. Check with your instructor before importing anything into a live course.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I find the Canvas quiz code if my instructor hasn't posted it?

The access code is set by your instructor in the quiz options, so DeckOwl cannot show it. Ask your instructor directly or check course announcements and messages in Canvas.

How many practice questions should I do before a timed quiz?

There is no fixed number, but aim for several questions on each topic the quiz covers. Review every question you missed and redo those until you can explain the answer.

Can DeckOwl export questions for Canvas?

QTI 2.1 export is part of the Pro plan. Whether a QTI file can be imported depends on your course settings, so confirm with your instructor first.

Is there a free plan?

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

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