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Why the Moodle quiz UI slows down question writing

Building questions one at a time in the Moodle quiz UI takes far longer than the lecture slides took to write, so instructors often rebuild the same material from scratch every term.

Start from the material you already teach, not a blank form
Review each generated question before it reaches students
Keep explanations so review feedback is useful after attempts
Import in bulk instead of entering each question by hand

Example Moodle UI quiz questions

Where do you store quiz questions so they can be reused in several quizzes in Moodle?In the question bank. It keeps questions separate from quizzes, so one question can be added to many quizzes.

Which quiz setting controls how many times a student can submit an attempt?Attempts allowed, found in the quiz settings. It can be set to a fixed number or unlimited.

Which setting decides what students see after they submit or after the quiz closes?Review options. They are set separately for the attempt, the quiz closing, and the time after closing, so you control feedback timing.

Which file format imports many questions into a Moodle question bank at once?Moodle XML. One file can hold question text, answer options, grades, and feedback for each item.

What does shuffling questions do in a Moodle quiz?It randomizes the question order for each attempt, which reduces copying between students sitting the same quiz.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Each question is drawn from the content you provided.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation of why the correct option is right, so students learn from the feedback.

Moodle XML export

Export your question set as Moodle XML and import it into your question bank, then add the questions to any quiz.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, or typed notes. No credit card is needed to start.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false, or open questions, and set how many you want.

Export to Moodle

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

Generating a first draft from your own notes gives you a set of questions and distractors to review. You check accuracy, edit wording, and keep the items that match your learning outcomes.

Once the set is right, export it as Moodle XML and import it into the question bank. From there, you can reuse the questions across quizzes and courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Moodle quiz and the question bank?

A quiz is the activity students take, with its own settings like attempts and timing. The question bank stores questions separately so you can reuse them across several quizzes.

How should I write distractors for multiple-choice questions in Moodle?

Make each wrong option plausible, based on a common misconception from the course material. Avoid answers that are obviously incorrect or that rely on tricky wording.

Can I export generated questions to Moodle XML?

Yes, Moodle XML export is available on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. You can then import the file into your Moodle question bank.

Is there a free plan?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports are paid features, and no credit card is needed to start.

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