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How group mode affects Moodle quizzes

Group mode in Moodle decides which groups of students an activity shows and to whom, and it is easy to misconfigure. Once you know the three options, Moodle quiz group mode becomes much simpler to set up before students start an attempt.

No groups shares one view of the activity with all enrolled users.
Separate groups limits each student's view to their own group.
Visible groups shows other groups' members while keeping group labels.
Check the group mode and grouping settings before students attempt the quiz.

Example Moodle group mode practice questions

Which group mode limits each student's view to members of their own group?Separate groups. It keeps each group's view restricted to its own members.

Which group mode shows members of all groups while keeping group labels?Visible groups. Students can see other groups, which suits collaborative courses.

What does selecting No groups do for an activity?It shares one view of the activity with all enrolled users, since no group division applies.

Where do you set group mode for a Moodle activity?Under Common module settings on the activity. Group mode is configured there, alongside grouping.

How does grouping differ from group mode in Moodle?Grouping limits an activity to a named collection of groups, while group mode controls how those groups are shown.

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Questions from your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page and get practice questions based on what you actually studied.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false and short answer question includes an explanation so students learn why an answer is right.

Export for Moodle

Pro exports to Moodle XML and QTI 2.1, while Plus exports PDF and DOCX for printing or sharing outside the LMS.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file or text notes for the topic your Moodle group activity covers.

Choose the question types

Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then generate a quiz from your material.

Review and export

Check the questions and explanations, then export to Moodle XML on Pro or to PDF and DOCX on Plus.

Group mode sits under Common module settings on an activity, with No groups, Separate groups and Visible groups as the choices. Separate groups keeps each group's view limited to its own members, while visible groups lets everyone see the other groups, which suits collaborative courses.

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Frequently asked questions

How many practice questions should I write for a Moodle group mode quiz?

There is no fixed number, but a short set of five to ten questions covers the main settings well. Mixing multiple-choice with true/false questions tests both recall and understanding.

What is the difference between separate groups and visible groups in Moodle?

Separate groups limits each student's view to their own group, while visible groups lets students see members of other groups. Choose the option that fits how your course should work before students begin.

Can I export AI-generated quiz questions into Moodle?

Yes, the Pro plan exports Moodle XML and QTI 2.1, while Plus exports PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV. Exports are paid features, and the free plan keeps you studying in the browser.

Does DeckOwl work from my own course notes?

Yes, you can upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start.

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