Set your Moodle quiz maximum grade without guessing
See how the quiz scale turns question marks into a final grade, then generate practice questions from your own slides, notes or PDFs.
How the quiz scale decides your grade
Moodle does not hand you the raw total of question marks. It converts that total to the Moodle quiz maximum grade, so the scale you set in quiz settings decides what each attempt is worth.
- Question marks set how much each question weighs inside the quiz.
- The Maximum grade field sets the scale for the final score.
- Attempts are stored as a share of the total marks, so rescaling is safe.
- Review the gradebook after any change to the maximum grade.
Questions from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations.
Explanations for every answer
Each generated question includes a short explanation, so you can check why an option is right before you use it in a graded quiz.
Moodle XML export on Pro
The Pro plan at $14.99 per month exports Moodle XML and QTI 2.1, so you can import questions into your Moodle question bank.
How it works
Upload your notes or slides
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photos of your course pages. Text recognition reads images as well.
Pick the question types
Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate a set based on your own material.
Review, then export or study
Check the explanations in the browser. Export to Moodle XML with the Pro plan, or study with flashcards and spaced repetition.
To change it, open the quiz settings, find the Grade section, and edit the Maximum grade field before students attempt the quiz. Changing it later rescales existing attempts, so check the gradebook afterward.
DeckOwl can write the questions themselves from your own notes or slides, with multiple-choice, true/false or short answer items and explanations to review before you add them to Moodle.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does my Moodle quiz score not match the question marks?
Moodle scales the total of question marks to the quiz's maximum grade. For example, 15 out of 20 marks shows as 7.5 out of 10 when the maximum grade is 10.
How many practice questions should I do before a graded Moodle quiz?
There is no fixed number. Keep practicing until you can explain why each correct answer is right, and use the explanations to check your reasoning.
Can DeckOwl export questions for a Moodle quiz?
Yes, Moodle XML export is part of the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. You can import the file into your Moodle question bank and then add the questions to a quiz.
Is there a free way to generate quiz questions?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports require a paid plan.
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