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Convert your course notes into a Moodle quiz file

DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides, DOCX files or notes and writes quiz questions with explanations. Pro exports them as Moodle XML, ready for your question bank.

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How a moodle quiz converter fits into course prep

Many instructors begin with lecture slides or a textbook chapter rather than a finished quiz file. DeckOwl works as a moodle quiz converter for that kind of material: it reads your file and writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations. Moodle XML export is included on the Pro plan.

Question types: multiple choice, true/false and short answer, each with an explanation.
Input: PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages read with text recognition.
Free plan: 3 generations per month, study in the browser, no exports.
Pro: $14.99 per month, with bulk upload and Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export.

Example Moodle XML question types and import rules

Which Moodle XML question type handles true/false questions?The truefalse type, which has two answer options, true and false, with the correct one marked fraction 100.

What fraction value marks a correct option in a Moodle XML multiple choice question?100. Moodle grades each response by its fraction, so the correct option earns full credit and incorrect options are marked 0.

Which Moodle question type accepts a typed response graded against accepted answers?Short answer (shortanswer). Moodle matches the typed text against each listed answer, so common spellings and variants should be added as separate answers.

Why do Moodle XML imports sometimes fail on symbols in question text?Characters like & and < break XML syntax. They must be written as & and <, or the text must be wrapped in a CDATA block.

What is the top-level element of a Moodle XML quiz file?A quiz root element containing one question element per item, each with a type attribute, a name and a questiontext.

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Three question types

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation for the correct answer.

Works from your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages read with text recognition.

Moodle XML export on Pro

The Pro plan adds Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export, plus bulk upload for larger course folders.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the lecture slides, chapter or notes you want to quiz students on.

Review the questions

Check each question, answer and explanation, and edit anything that does not match your course.

Export and import

On Pro, export Moodle XML and import it through Moodle's question bank import option.

DeckOwl does not import an existing quiz file. If your questions live in another format, upload the source notes and generate new questions, then review each one before importing. AI output can contain errors, so check the answer fractions and explanations before students see them.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get a Moodle XML file from my lecture notes?

Upload the notes, generate the questions, and review them. On the Pro plan, export as Moodle XML and import the file through Moodle's question bank import option.

Does Moodle XML need a fraction for every answer?

Yes, each answer in a multiple choice question carries a fraction, with 100 for the correct option and 0 for incorrect ones. Check these values after import, because a wrong fraction will grade students incorrectly.

Can I export Moodle XML on the free plan?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study only, with no exports. Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export require Pro at $14.99 per month.

Do students get a discount?

Students with a school email get 40% off, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports to PDF, DOCX and Anki are part of Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month.

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