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How the Moodle quiz workflow fits together

Many instructors who open a moodle quiz tutorial already have the lecture material ready, and the slow part is turning it into questions. Moodle's question editor asks you to type every stem, option and feedback line by hand.

Keep questions in the question bank so you can reuse them across quizzes.
Check each explanation against your source before students see it.
Set attempts and grading method in the quiz settings, not in the questions.
Import Moodle XML through the question bank import option.

Example Moodle quiz setup questions

In Moodle, which quiz setting caps how many tries a student gets?Attempts allowed, in the Attempts section of the quiz settings. It limits retries independently of how the grade is calculated.

What does the Grading method setting decide when a student has several attempts?Which attempt counts toward the gradebook: highest grade, average grade, first attempt or last attempt. It applies to the quiz as a whole.

Which Moodle question type suits a yes-or-no statement?True/false. It has exactly two answers, so it fits binary facts well.

How do you reuse the same question in several Moodle quizzes?Store it in the question bank and add it to each quiz from there. A bank question can be used in any quiz in the course without retyping it.

Which Moodle setting controls when students can start and finish a quiz?Timing, with open and close dates. Students cannot start the quiz outside that window, even if it is visible.

Generate the full set

Questions from your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or photos of pages, and get questions with explanations drawn from that material.

Moodle XML export

Moodle XML export is included on Pro, so a generated set can go straight into your Moodle question bank for import.

Try it free first

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and study in the browser, so you can review the output before deciding on an upgrade.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides or notes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then read each explanation against your source.

Export or study

On Pro, export Moodle XML and import it through the question bank. On the free plan, study the set in the browser.

A faster route is to generate the questions from your own file first, check each explanation against the source, and then import the set. You still control the wording, the answer key and which questions reach students.

Moodle's own setup still matters: attempts, grading method and open and close dates are set on the quiz itself, not in the question bank.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I import questions into Moodle?

Open the question bank in your course, choose Import, and select the Moodle XML format. Upload the file and review the questions before adding them to a quiz.

Which grading method should a Moodle quiz use for retakes?

Highest grade is a common choice because it rewards improvement without penalizing a weaker first try. Average or last attempt can suit other policies, so match the setting to your course rules.

Can I export generated questions to Moodle?

Yes, Moodle XML export is included on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are on the Plus plan.

Is there a free plan?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and study in the browser, but no exports. No credit card is needed to start.

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