Turn your class notes into a practice quiz with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, DOCX, plain notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation.
Making a quiz from your own material
Writing a quiz by hand from lecture slides takes longer than most students have, so a quiz maker that starts from your own material is the faster route. DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, then drafts questions that stay close to what your instructor covered.
- Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions from one upload
- Explanations written for every question, right or wrong
- Study in the browser on the free plan with 3 generations per month
- Export to PDF, DOCX or Anki on Plus, and QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro
Reads the files you already have
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Text recognition pulls the content out so you do not retype anything.
Mixed question types
Get multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions from the same material, so you practice both recognition and recall.
Explanations for every answer
Each question includes an explanation, so a wrong answer shows you the reasoning behind the correct one.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file, notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Choose question types
Pick multiple-choice, true/false, short answer or a mix to match how your course tests you.
Take the quiz and review
Answer in the browser, read the explanations for anything you missed, and retake the weak questions later.
Each question comes with an explanation, so the quiz teaches as well as tests. Free accounts can study in the browser. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning management systems.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a practice quiz have for a biology unit?
Around 10 to 20 questions usually covers the key terms and processes in one unit without overwhelming a single sitting. Mix multiple-choice with short answer so you practice recalling facts, not only spotting them.
What is the most effective way to use a quiz once it is made?
Take it closed-book first, then read the explanation for every miss before you check your score. Retry the missed questions a day or two later, since recalling them after a delay strengthens memory more than rereading.
Can I export my quiz to Moodle or another learning management system?
QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included in the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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