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Building a quiz question by question in Moodle

Writing each question by hand is the slow part of a multiple choice quiz in Moodle, especially when you need a full set for one unit.

Write one correct answer and three plausible distractors per question.
Use the feedback field on each option to explain why it is right or wrong.
Turn on shuffle choices so answer position does not give away the answer.
Import a Moodle XML file into the question bank instead of retyping each item.

Example multiple choice questions for a Moodle quiz

In Moodle, where do you create a new multiple choice question?Open the quiz, select Edit quiz, then Add and a new question, and choose Multiple choice. The question is saved to the question bank so you can reuse it.

In a single-answer Moodle multiple choice question, what must the grade fractions add up to?100%, with the correct option at 100% and the wrong options at 0%. Moodle gives full marks only when the selected options total 100%.

Which setting lets a Moodle multiple choice question have more than one correct answer?Multiple answers allowed. Each correct option then gets a positive fraction that totals 100%, and wrong options get zero or negative fractions.

How can you import many multiple choice questions into Moodle at once?Use Question bank, then Import, and choose the Moodle XML format. This avoids entering each question and its options by hand.

What does shuffle the order of choices do in a Moodle multiple choice question?It randomizes the answer order for each attempt. Students cannot rely on remembering that the answer was always in position B.

Generate the full set

Questions from your notes

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

Moodle XML export

On the Pro plan, export the full set as Moodle XML and import it into your question bank in one step.

Study in the browser

The Free plan lets students study in the browser. Plus adds spaced repetition and PDF, DOCX and Anki export.

How it works

Upload your material

Add lecture slides, notes or a PDF. Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, and add true/false or short answer if you want a mix.

Review and import

Check each question and explanation, then export Moodle XML on Pro and import it under Question bank, then Import.

Moodle needs each answer option given a grade fraction, and for single-answer questions those fractions must total 100%. Setting these by hand for dozens of questions is where most of the effort goes, so it helps to draft the questions first and then check them in Moodle.

DeckOwl drafts the questions and explanations from your material, so you spend your time reviewing accuracy rather than typing. Always check generated questions against your course content before you publish them to students.

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Frequently asked questions

How many answer options should a multiple choice question have?

Four options is a common format, with one clearly correct answer and three distractors that reflect realistic mistakes. Fewer options can work for simple recall questions.

What makes a good distractor in a multiple choice quiz?

A good distractor is plausible to someone who has partly learned the topic, such as a common misconception. Avoid joke answers and options that are obviously wrong.

Can I export my questions to Moodle XML for free?

Moodle XML export is on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and in-browser study, with no exports.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the Free plan without a credit card, then upgrade if you need exports or unlimited generations.

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