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Setting a pass mark that matches your course

Your moodle quiz grade to pass is the minimum score a student needs, and it has to sit on the same scale as the quiz's maximum grade. A 60 percent pass mark on a 20-point quiz means entering 12, not 60.

Enter the pass score on the quiz's maximum grade scale, not as a raw percentage.
Check the gradebook item for the quiz, since it keeps its own grade to pass setting.
Make sure the pass grade never exceeds the maximum grade, or it cannot be reached.
Generate practice questions from the same notes the quiz draws on, then review the explanations.

Example Moodle quiz pass grade questions

Where do you set the grade to pass for a Moodle quiz?In the quiz settings under the Grade section. It is entered on the same scale as the quiz's maximum grade.

A Moodle quiz is out of 20 and the pass mark is 60 percent. What grade to pass should you enter?12. Multiply 20 by 0.6 so the pass grade matches the quiz's own scale.

Does a student who scores exactly the grade to pass meet the requirement?Yes. A score equal to the grade to pass counts as a pass; only scores below it fall short.

Why might a quiz pass grade differ from what appears in the gradebook?The gradebook item keeps its own grade to pass setting. Update it so both places show the same pass mark.

Can a Moodle quiz grade to pass be higher than the maximum grade?No. A pass grade above the maximum grade can never be reached, so keep it at or below the maximum.

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Questions from your own material

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How it works

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Students pass more reliably when practice questions match what the quiz tests. DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides or notes and generates multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations, so practice covers the same material as the quiz.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the grade to pass set in a Moodle quiz?

It is in the quiz settings under the Grade section. The gradebook item for the quiz has its own pass setting, so check both if students see different results.

How do I convert a pass percentage into a Moodle grade to pass?

Multiply the quiz's maximum grade by the pass percentage. For a 50-point quiz with a 70 percent pass mark, enter 35.

Can I export generated questions to Moodle?

Yes, Moodle XML export is included in the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. Plus does not include Moodle XML, but it does include PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

Is there a free way to try DeckOwl first?

The free plan gives 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports require a paid plan.

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