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How a Moodle quiz upload works

Preparing a Moodle quiz upload starts with the material your students are actually studying, such as lecture slides, a chapter summary or your own typed notes. DeckOwl reads those files and writes questions that match the content, instead of generic questions from the internet.

Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages as source material
Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations
Review and edit each question before exporting
Export Moodle XML on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month

Example Moodle quiz questions for import

Which Moodle XML question type is used for true/false questions?truefalse. It is a separate type from multichoice, so the file must name it correctly for Moodle to read it as a true/false question.

Which XML element holds the question name in a Moodle XML file?The name element, with its text nested inside. It labels the question in the question bank and is separate from the question text students see.

Which Moodle XML question type matches typed answers against a list?shortanswer. Each accepted answer is written as an answer element, and its fraction value sets how much credit it earns.

What does fraction 100 mean on a Moodle XML answer element?It marks the full-credit correct answer. Partial credit uses other percentages, such as 50, for answers that are partly right.

Why should a Moodle XML file be saved as UTF-8?Moodle reads the file as UTF-8, so accented letters and symbols can break on import if the file is saved in another encoding.

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Works from your files

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

Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions

Each question includes an explanation, so you can check the reasoning before anything goes into your course.

Moodle XML export

The Pro plan exports Moodle XML and QTI 2.1, so the questions can be imported into your Moodle question bank.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the slides, readings or notes your quiz should cover.

Choose question types and review

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then check each question and explanation.

Export and import into Moodle

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

Every question comes with an explanation that says why the correct answer is right. Review the set, remove anything that does not fit your course, and then export the file. Moodle XML is a Pro feature, so Free and Plus users can study the questions in the browser or export them in other formats.

Once the file is ready, import it through the Moodle question bank and check that the categories and question types came through as expected.

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Frequently asked questions

What question types does Moodle XML support?

Moodle XML covers several question types, including multiple choice, true/false, short answer and essay. Each type is written as its own question element in the file.

How do I import a question file into Moodle?

Open the question bank in your course, choose Import, select Moodle XML as the file format, upload the file and confirm the category. Check a few questions afterward to make sure the answers and feedback look right.

Is Moodle XML export included in every plan?

No. Moodle XML export is part of the Pro plan at $14.99 per month, while Free and Plus do not include it. You can start on the Free plan without a credit card.

Should I check AI-generated questions before uploading them?

Yes, always. Read each question against your source material, confirm the correct answer, and edit any wording that could confuse students before importing into Moodle.

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