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Turn your own PDF notes into a practice quiz

Upload a PDF, slide deck, or set of notes and get a quiz built from your own material, with an explanation for every answer.

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How a quiz built from your notes works

Most students already have the material they need, buried in lecture PDFs and slide decks. The slow part is writing good questions from it, which is why many people skip practice altogether. DeckOwl lets you turn PDF notes into a quiz by uploading the file and choosing multiple-choice, true/false, or short answer formats, each with an explanation for the correct answer.

Questions come only from your uploaded notes
Explanations for correct and incorrect answers
Free plan includes 5 generations a week, studied in the browser
Plus adds PDF and DOCX export; Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML

Example water cycle quiz questions

True or false: Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves.True. Water vapor leaves through stomata in the leaves, which helps pull more water up from the roots.

What process turns water vapor into liquid droplets that form clouds?Condensation. Vapor cools as it rises and condenses onto dust and other particles to form droplets.

Which stage of the water cycle moves liquid water from the surface into the air as a gas?Evaporation. Heat from the sun turns water at the surface, such as in oceans and lakes, into water vapor.

Multiple choice: Where is most of Earth's fresh water stored? A) Rivers B) Groundwater and glaciers C) Lakes D) The atmosphereB) Groundwater and glaciers. Ice caps and glaciers hold the largest share of fresh water, with groundwater holding most of the rest.

What is surface runoff?Precipitation that flows over land into streams, rivers, and oceans instead of soaking in. It happens when the soil is already saturated or too hard to absorb the water.

Generate the full set

Multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer

Mix question types from one upload so practice does not get repetitive.

Explanations on every answer

Each question includes a short explanation of why the correct answer is right.

Works with PDFs, slides, and notes

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page read with text recognition.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, or set of notes from your course.

Pick a question type

Choose multiple-choice, true/false, or short answer questions.

Study and review

Answer in the browser, then read the explanations, including for the questions you got right.

Questions are built only from the text you upload, so the quiz tracks your course rather than general web content. Read each explanation after answering, since it often adds detail your notes skipped. Quizzes can be taken in the browser on the free plan, while exports to PDF and DOCX need a paid plan.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I make from one set of lecture notes?

Aim for a set you can finish in one sitting, around a dozen questions per section of your notes. Mix recall questions with a few that ask you to explain a process, such as the water cycle.

How do I study from a quiz effectively?

Answer without looking at your notes first, then read the explanation for every question, not just the ones you missed. Retake the missed questions a day or two later to strengthen recall.

Can I export the quiz to Word or PDF?

Yes, PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Can I import the quiz into my learning management system?

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are part of the Pro plan at $14.99/month. Students with a school email get 40% off, and no credit card is needed to start.

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