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Turn your course notes into questions for the Moodle quiz module

Upload lecture slides, PDFs or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations. Export them as Moodle XML and import them into your course.

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How the Moodle quiz module fits into your course prep

Writing a full set of questions for each week of a course takes hours, and the moodle quiz module only works as well as the questions you load into it. DeckOwl reads your slides or readings and drafts questions with answer options and explanations, so you spend your time checking accuracy instead of starting from a blank page.

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages
Generate multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations
Review every question before it goes into your course
Export Moodle XML on the Pro plan and import it into your question bank

Example Moodle quiz module questions for instructors

Which Moodle question type lets a student type a free-text answer that the instructor marks by hand?Essay. Moodle cannot reliably auto-mark open text, so essay responses are graded manually.

In the quiz settings, which option controls how a student's multiple attempts are combined into one grade?Grading method, with options for highest grade, average grade, first attempt and last attempt. Highest grade is the most common choice for practice.

Which question type embeds several answer fields inside one passage of text?Embedded answers (Cloze). Each blank in the passage gets its own answer format, such as a dropdown or short text box.

What do the review options in a Moodle quiz determine?What students can see after an attempt, such as correct answers and feedback, and when they can see it. Instructors set these to match the purpose of the quiz.

What file format does Moodle use when importing a batch of questions into a question bank?Moodle XML. Importing a file in this format adds many questions at once, which saves time compared with entering each one by hand.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Questions are written from the content you provide, not from a generic bank.

Three question types with explanations

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions each include an explanation, so students learn why an answer is right.

Moodle XML export

The Pro plan exports Moodle XML and QTI 2.1, so you can import the generated questions into your Moodle question bank.

How it works

Upload your material

Add slides, a PDF, a Word file or notes for the topic you are teaching.

Choose question types and review

Select multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then check each question and explanation before using it.

Export and import into Moodle

On the Pro plan, export Moodle XML and import it through the question bank in your course.

Once the questions are reviewed, export them as Moodle XML and import them into your question bank. You can then attach them to quizzes, set attempts and grading methods, and choose what students see during review, all within Moodle's own settings.

Students who want practice can use the browser study mode on the free plan, which has 3 generations per month. Exports to Moodle XML require the Pro plan at $14.99/month.

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Frequently asked questions

What grading method should a Moodle quiz use for multiple attempts?

Highest grade is the most common choice because it rewards improvement without penalizing early attempts. Average grade and last attempt are used when instructors want every attempt to count or want the final try to decide the mark.

How many attempts should students get on a practice quiz?

Unlimited attempts work well for low-stakes practice, since students can retry until they understand the explanations. Limit attempts on graded quizzes to keep results comparable across the class.

Can I import the generated questions into Moodle?

Yes, on the Pro plan you can export Moodle XML and import it through your Moodle question bank. Exports to PDF, DOCX and Anki are available on the Plus plan.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser-based study, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports are not included on the free plan.

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