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Set a Moodle quiz override for one student or group

Give one student more time or extra attempts in Moodle without changing the quiz for everyone. Then generate the questions themselves from your own PDFs, slides or notes.

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Moodle quiz overrides and custom question banks

Moodle quiz overrides let a teacher change the time limit, dates or attempts for one student or group without touching the quiz for everyone else. If you need moodle quiz override help, the override itself is set inside Moodle, while DeckOwl can create the questions that go into that quiz.

Overrides can change open and close dates, the time limit, the number of attempts and the password for one user or one group.
A user override takes priority over a group override for the same student.
Check Quiz administration, then Overrides, to review, edit or delete existing overrides.
Moodle XML export is included in the Pro plan at $14.99 per month.

Example Moodle quiz override questions

Where do you set an override for a single student's Moodle quiz?Open the quiz, go to Quiz administration, select Overrides, then Create user override and choose the student, so the change applies only to that person.

What is the difference between a user override and a group override in Moodle?A user override applies to one named student, while a group override applies to every member of a chosen group. When both exist for the same student, Moodle uses the user override.

Which quiz settings can a Moodle override change?Open and close dates, the time limit, the number of attempts and the password can be overridden per user or group, because these are the settings Moodle allows to differ from the quiz default.

Why do accommodations like extended time often use a time limit override?A time limit override gives one student more minutes than classmates without changing the quiz for everyone, which keeps the assessment fair for the rest of the group.

Where can you review or delete the overrides already set on a quiz?Under Quiz administration, the Overrides page lists each user and group override with its settings, so you can edit or delete any of them.

Generate the full set

Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations.

Moodle XML export

On the Pro plan, export your question set as Moodle XML and import it straight into your Moodle question bank.

Study in the browser

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, so you can test the output before you commit.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, document or text file that covers the material your quiz should test.

Generate and review questions

Choose question types and check each question and its explanation before you use it.

Export and set overrides in Moodle

Export Moodle XML for your question bank, then create user or group overrides inside the quiz settings in Moodle.

DeckOwl does not connect to your Moodle site or change override settings. It reads your course material and produces multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. On the Pro plan you can export the set as Moodle XML and import it into your question bank.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I give one student extra time on a Moodle quiz?

Open the quiz, choose Quiz administration, then Overrides, and select Create user override. Pick the student and enter a higher time limit, then save so only that student gets the new limit.

Can a group override and a user override apply to the same student?

Yes, and Moodle uses the user override when both exist for the same student. Check the Overrides page if a student's settings look different from what you expected.

Can DeckOwl set or change Moodle quiz overrides?

No, overrides are managed inside Moodle. DeckOwl can generate a question set from your notes, PDFs or slides and export it as Moodle XML on the Pro plan.

Is there a free way to try making Moodle quiz questions?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports. Moodle XML export requires the Pro plan, and students with a school email get 40% off.

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