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A notes to quiz app that turns your notes into practice questions

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX file, plain text notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation.

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How a notes to quiz app fits into studying

Most students who want a notes to quiz app already have the material: lecture slides, a PDF from the course site, or a page of notes photographed on a phone. The hard part is turning that material into questions that test recall rather than rereading.

Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer question types
Explanations for every question, whether you answered it right or wrong
Exports to PDF, DOCX and Anki on Plus; QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro

Example photosynthesis quiz questions

Where in the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions take place?In the thylakoid membranes, because chlorophyll there captures light and builds the proton gradient used to make ATP and NADPH.

True or false: the Calvin cycle needs light directly.False. The Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH made by the light-dependent reactions, so it does not need light hitting it directly.

What gas does photosynthesis release as a byproduct?Oxygen. It comes from splitting water molecules during the light-dependent reactions, not from the carbon dioxide the plant takes in.

Which enzyme fixes carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle?RuBisCO. It attaches CO2 to RuBP, the first step in turning carbon into sugar.

Why do plants need magnesium for photosynthesis?Magnesium is the central atom in chlorophyll, so without enough of it the plant cannot capture light efficiently.

Generate the full set

Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain text notes or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Three question types

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation of the correct answer.

Export when you need it

The free plan studies in the browser. Plus adds PDF, DOCX and Anki export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX file, pasted text or a photo of a page.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, or a mix of all three.

Study and review

Answer the quiz in your browser, read the explanations and retry the questions you missed.

Generating questions from your own material keeps the quiz tied to what your instructor actually covered. Each question comes with an explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you why the right one is correct instead of just marking it wrong.

The free plan lets you study in the browser with a limited number of generations each month. Exporting to PDF, DOCX or Anki is part of the paid plans, so check which one fits your course before you rely on it.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I split photosynthesis notes into quizzes?

Start with a short quiz covering one section, such as the light-dependent reactions, then add questions on the Calvin cycle once the first set feels easy. Keeping each quiz to one topic makes the explanations easier to act on.

How do I study photosynthesis with quiz questions?

Answer the questions before rereading your notes, then read the explanation for each one you missed. Return to the missed questions a day or two later to check whether the answer has stuck.

Can I export my quiz on the free plan?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, while exports to PDF, DOCX and Anki start with the Plus plan.

Can I use a photo of my notes instead of typing them?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so a clear photo of a printed page can be used instead of retyping it. Check the generated questions against your notes before studying.

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