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DeckOwl is not a Canvas extension. It builds multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer quizzes from the material you already have, with an explanation for every answer.

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Printing a quiz from your own notes

Teachers and students often need to print Canvas quiz questions for a classroom or a study session, and a browser extension is only one way to get there. DeckOwl starts from the material you already have: upload slides, a DOCX or notes, and it writes questions with explanations you can work from.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions
Explanations included with each question
PDF and DOCX export on Plus, from $9.99/month or $99.90/year
QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export on Pro, $14.99/month

Example biology cell structure quiz questions

Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion. It carries out oxidative phosphorylation, which makes most ATP in aerobic cells.

True or false: prokaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus.False. Prokaryotes lack a membrane-bound nucleus, so their DNA sits in a region called the nucleoid.

What is the main function of ribosomes?Protein synthesis. They translate mRNA into polypeptide chains.

Which structure controls what enters and leaves the cell?The plasma membrane. Its phospholipid bilayer is selectively permeable.

In plant cells, which organelle performs photosynthesis?The chloroplast. It contains chlorophyll, which captures light energy.

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Quizzes from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes an explanation, so a printed quiz doubles as review material for the people taking it.

Export for printing and LMS import

Plus exports to PDF and DOCX for printing. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for importing into a learning management system.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. Images are read with text recognition.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.

Export and print

Save as PDF or DOCX on Plus, or use QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro.

Once the quiz is generated, export it to PDF or DOCX on Plus, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. Pro at $14.99/month adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser, but exports need a paid plan. No credit card is needed to start, and students with a school email get 40% off.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a printed practice quiz have?

Ten to twenty questions is a common length for a single sitting, and shorter sets suit a single chapter. Pick a length that matches the time available for the session.

How should I write good multiple-choice distractors?

Make each wrong option plausible and close in length to the correct answer, and avoid options like all of the above that give the answer away. Read the explanations to check the reasoning behind each choice.

Can I export a quiz directly into Canvas?

No, DeckOwl does not connect to Canvas. Plus exports PDF and DOCX, and Pro exports QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML, which you can import into your LMS if it accepts those formats.

Is there a free way to print quizzes?

The free plan gives 3 generations a month and studying in the browser, but exports require Plus or Pro. No credit card is needed to start, and a school email gets 40% off.

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