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Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. Read them as a student would, then export Moodle XML.

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Why preview a quiz before it goes live

Before a class sees a new quiz, a Moodle quiz preview is the chance to read every question as a student would. Wording errors, unclear options and answers that do not match the lesson are easier to catch at this stage.

Check that each correct answer matches the source material.
Read the explanation for every question before it reaches students.
Remove or rewrite any question that tests a detail you did not teach.
Export Moodle XML only after the question set reads cleanly.

Example Moodle quiz settings questions

What does the Preview option in a Moodle quiz let a teacher do?It lets the teacher attempt the quiz as a student would, so the questions and feedback can be checked without the attempt counting toward grades.

What is a Moodle question bank?It is a shared store of questions organized into categories that can be reused across quizzes within a course.

What does the Shuffle questions setting do in a Moodle quiz?It randomizes the order of questions for each attempt, which reduces copying between students who sit the quiz at the same time.

What does a Random question item do in a Moodle quiz?It inserts a question drawn at random from a chosen category in the question bank, so each attempt can show a different question.

When does a Moodle multiple-choice question show feedback to students?Feedback appears according to the quiz review settings, such as after submission or when the quiz closes, because feedback is set per question.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Each question is written from the content you provide.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer question includes an explanation, so you can check the reasoning before you publish.

Moodle XML export on Pro

The Pro plan exports Moodle XML and QTI 2.1, so the questions can move into your Moodle course for a final preview there.

How it works

Upload your notes or slides

Add the PDF, DOCX, PPTX or text file for the unit you are teaching.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions and generate a set from your material.

Preview and export

Read each question and explanation, edit as needed, then export Moodle XML on the Pro plan.

Writing a full question bank by hand takes hours, and reviewing it often gets rushed. Generating questions from the same slides or notes your students use keeps the quiz tied to what was actually taught.

DeckOwl does not replace your Moodle course settings. It gives you a set of questions and explanations to review, and you decide what goes into the quiz.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use the preview option to check a Moodle quiz?

In Moodle, open the quiz and select Preview to attempt it as a student without it affecting the gradebook. Doing this after importing your questions shows how they appear in the course.

Do preview attempts count toward a Moodle quiz grade?

No. Preview attempts are not recorded in the gradebook and do not use up the attempt limit for students.

Can I export questions to Moodle XML?

Yes, Moodle XML export is part of the Pro plan, which costs $14.99 per month. The free plan lets you study generated questions in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.

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