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How to write a Moodle quiz bonus question

A Moodle quiz bonus question works best when it tests material students have already covered, but at a level that rewards careful study. Writing one from scratch takes time, especially when you also need correct answers and clear explanations for each option.

Match the bonus question to a topic from your lectures or readings.
Keep the question clear, with one correct answer for multiple choice.
Write a short explanation for each answer so students learn from the review.
Set the mark value after checking how the quiz total is scaled.

Example Moodle bonus quiz questions with answers

Which Moodle setting determines the total grade that quiz question marks are scaled to?The quiz's Maximum grade setting. Question marks are scaled to it, so check the total before adding extra-credit points.

What is a Moodle question category used for?Storing questions in a question bank so they can be reused in other quizzes. Categories keep bonus questions organized and easy to find.

In Moodle XML, what does a fraction value of 100 on an answer mean?That answer is fully correct and earns the full mark. Moodle uses fractions to award full, partial or zero credit per answer.

What makes a good bonus question for a quiz?It tests material students covered at a higher level, so careful studying earns extra points without introducing new content.

Why should a bonus question carry its own mark value?It lets you control how much extra credit it adds, since the quiz total is calculated from the marks on each question.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, slides, plain-text notes or photos of pages. The questions come from what you actually taught.

Three question types

Choose multiple choice, true/false or open questions, each with an explanation you can review before it goes into a quiz.

Moodle XML export

Export questions as Moodle XML on the Pro plan so they can be imported into your question bank with their answers and feedback.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the lecture slides, reading or notes the bonus question should test.

Pick the question type and count

Choose multiple choice, true/false or open questions and set how many you want to review.

Review, then export

Check each answer and explanation, edit anything unclear, then export to Moodle XML if you have Pro.

DeckOwl reads your own course material and drafts questions from it, so the bonus item matches what you taught. You decide which questions to keep, adjust the wording and set the mark value before adding anything to your quiz.

Check how Moodle scales quiz marks against the maximum grade before you add extra points, so the bonus counts the way you intend.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard should a Moodle quiz bonus question be?

A bonus question should be harder than the core questions but still based on material from the course. Aim for something that requires applying a concept rather than recalling a single fact.

What makes a good true/false bonus question?

Write a statement that has a clear answer based on the course material, and avoid wording that depends on tricks. Include an explanation so students understand why it is true or false.

Can I export questions to Moodle XML?

Moodle XML export is available on the Pro plan, which costs $14.99 per month. The Free plan lets you study generated questions in the browser without exports.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No, you can start without a credit card. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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