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Download Moodle quiz attempts and turn your notes into new quizzes

Attempt exports come from Moodle's own reports. DeckOwl handles the other half: AI-written quiz questions with explanations, exported as Moodle XML for import.

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How Moodle attempt downloads fit with building quizzes

When a unit ends, the most common job is getting results out of Moodle. Downloading Moodle quiz attempts is done from the quiz's Results report, where the download menu saves the data as CSV, Excel or OpenDocument. Scores are the default view, and a responses report adds each student's answer per question, which helps when you want to see where a class struggled.

Attempt exports come from the quiz Results report in Moodle.
CSV opens in most spreadsheet apps and suits gradebook imports.
DeckOwl builds questions from your uploaded material, not from Moodle data.
Moodle XML export is included on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month.

Example Moodle quiz report questions for teachers

Where do you find quiz attempt results in Moodle?Open the quiz and choose Results in quiz administration, then pick the report you need, such as Grades or Responses.

Which file formats can you download from a Moodle quiz report?The download menu under the table offers CSV, Excel (.xlsx) and OpenDocument (.ods), depending on your site settings.

What does the Responses report show that the Grades report does not?It lists each student's answer to every question, so you can see which distractors were chosen, not just the total score.

Why might an attempts export have fewer rows than expected?Report filters can exclude unfinished or abandoned attempts, and group selections can narrow the list, so check both before exporting.

How do you bring quiz questions into Moodle from a file?Export the questions as Moodle XML, then use Import in the question bank to add them to a quiz.

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Questions from your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or photos of pages, and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations.

Moodle XML export

Export your generated quiz as Moodle XML and import it through the question bank. Moodle XML export is a Pro feature.

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How it works

Open the quiz Results report

In Moodle, go to the quiz, open Results in quiz administration, and choose the report you need, such as Grades or Responses.

Pick a format and download

Use the download menu under the report table to save the attempts as CSV, Excel or OpenDocument. Check the filters first so every attempt you need is included.

Generate new questions if you need them

Upload your notes to DeckOwl, review the generated questions and explanations, then export Moodle XML to import into a new quiz.

DeckOwl covers a different task. It does not connect to your Moodle site or pull attempt data from it. You upload your own PDFs, slides or notes, and it writes multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations. Export the set as Moodle XML and import it into your question bank.

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Frequently asked questions

Why are some students missing from my Moodle quiz attempts download?

Attempts that are still in progress or were never submitted may not appear, depending on the report's filters. Check the attempt state and group settings before you export.

Which file format should I pick when downloading quiz results?

CSV opens in nearly any spreadsheet app and works well for gradebook imports. Excel keeps basic formatting, and OpenDocument suits LibreOffice users.

Can DeckOwl pull attempts from my Moodle course?

No. DeckOwl works from the files you upload and does not connect to your Moodle site. It generates quiz questions you can export as Moodle XML and import.

Is Moodle XML export free?

Moodle XML export is on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study without exports, and Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

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