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Turn class notes into MCQs with a text-based MCQ generator

Paste notes, upload a PDF, DOCX or slide deck, or photograph a page. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation.

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How an MCQ generator from text fits into studying

Using an MCQ generator from text turns your own study material into practice questions you can answer right away. Paste notes or upload a file, and the tool reads the text and writes questions with explanations for each correct answer.

Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions from one upload
Explanations for every answer so wrong choices teach something
Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations a month
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, and to QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro

Example plate tectonics multiple-choice questions

Which type of plate boundary forms where two plates slide horizontally past each other?Transform boundary. The plates move sideways without creating or destroying crust, which produces earthquakes such as those along the San Andreas Fault.

What is the leading explanation for what drives plate movement?Mantle convection. Heat from Earth's interior drives slow circulation in the mantle that moves the plates, and slab pull at subduction zones adds to it.

Where is new oceanic lithosphere created?Mid-ocean ridges. Magma rises at divergent boundaries and cools into new crust, which is why the seafloor is youngest near ridges.

Why does oceanic crust sink beneath continental crust at a subduction zone?It is denser than continental crust. Its higher density lets it be pulled down into the mantle.

Which evidence supports the idea that continents were once joined?Matching fossils and rock formations on opposite Atlantic coasts. Mesosaurus fossils in South America and Africa are a classic example.

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Reads your own material

Works from PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages read with text recognition.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation of the correct answer, so wrong choices still teach you something.

Exports for teaching tools

PDF and DOCX export on Plus. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export on Pro for learning management systems.

How it works

Add your text

Paste notes or upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX file or a photo of a page.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, and set how many questions you want.

Review and study

Edit any question that reads poorly, then practice in the browser or export the set.

Questions come from your material rather than a generic bank, so a chapter on plate tectonics produces items about boundary types, plate motion and evidence from that chapter. Review each question, fix unclear wording, and drop any that test details you do not need.

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Frequently asked questions

How many multiple-choice questions should I write for a plate tectonics unit?

A practical target is 3 to 5 questions per major concept, such as boundary types, the forces that move plates, and evidence for continental drift. A few well-made items per concept usually work better than many near-duplicates.

What makes a good wrong answer in a geology multiple-choice question?

Distractors should be plausible, such as offering a convergent boundary where the correct answer is a transform boundary. Avoid options that are obviously false or that repeat the wording of the question.

Can I export generated questions to my LMS?

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan, and PDF and DOCX export are on Plus. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations a month.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.

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