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Moodle's quiz module handles question types, attempts and grading well. DeckOwl turns your PDFs, slides and notes into questions with explanations, which you can export to Moodle XML on the Pro plan.

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How Moodle quizzes compare with a custom quiz built from your notes

Moodle's quiz module gives instructors a lot of control, from moodle quiz features like question banks and random question slots to attempt limits, time limits and feedback settings. The hard part is usually writing the questions themselves.

Question banks let you reuse questions across several quizzes in one course.
Attempt limits, time limits and feedback settings are configured per quiz.
Random question slots draw a different set of questions for each attempt.
Generated questions still need a teacher's review before they are used for grading.

Example Moodle quiz features practice questions

Which Moodle question type grades a numeric answer within a set tolerance?Numerical. It accepts a range around the correct value, which suits calculated answers where rounding matters.

What is a question bank in Moodle?A store of questions organized in categories that can be reused across quizzes. Reuse saves time because questions are written once.

Which Moodle quiz setting limits how many times a student can try a quiz?Attempts allowed. It sets the maximum number of attempts, and it works with the grading method to determine the final score.

What does the cloze question type let a teacher do?Embed blanks inside a passage of text, each with its own answer field. It suits fill-in-the-blank items that test terms in context.

What does a random question slot do in a Moodle quiz?It draws a question from a chosen category for each attempt. Students get different questions on the same topic, which reduces answer sharing.

Generate the full set

Multiple question types

Moodle offers multiple choice, true/false, short answer, matching, numerical and cloze questions. DeckOwl generates multiple choice, true/false and open questions from your own material.

Explanations for each answer

Each generated question includes an explanation of the correct answer, so students learn why an option is right or wrong, not only which one it is.

Export to Moodle XML

Pro users can export questions as Moodle XML and import them into a question bank. Free and Plus users can export PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV instead.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Choose the question type

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions, then generate a set based on your course content.

Export or study

Review the questions in the browser or export them. Moodle XML export is available on the Pro plan.

A custom quiz starts from your own lecture slides or reading notes. DeckOwl reads the material and drafts multiple choice, true/false or open questions with explanations, which you can review before they go into a course.

Once the questions look right, Pro users can export them as Moodle XML and import them into a question bank, where they can be reused across quizzes.

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Frequently asked questions

What question types does Moodle support for quizzes?

Moodle supports types such as multiple choice, true/false, short answer, matching, numerical and cloze. Each type suits different kinds of recall and calculation.

How many questions should a Moodle quiz include for a short course unit?

Ten to twenty questions usually cover a unit well, with a mix of recall and application items. Spread the questions across the main topics so no single subject dominates.

Can DeckOwl export questions to Moodle?

Yes, Moodle XML export is included in the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. Plus users can export PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV at $39 per year or $7.99 per month.

Does the free plan include exports?

No, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no exports. No credit card is needed to start.

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