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How a quiz built from your notes works

If you want a join-code student quiz for your class, DeckOwl can write the questions from your own material, but it does not run live join-code sessions. You get a set of questions with answers and explanations that you can study or hand out as a file.

  • Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer formats
  • Explanations written for each question
  • PDF and DOCX export on Plus, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro
  • Free plan: 3 generations per month, no exports
Example biology quiz questions (any study topic works)
Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast, because the light-capturing pigments and electron transport chain are located there.
True or false: mitosis produces four genetically distinct daughter cells.False. Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells; meiosis produces four genetically distinct cells.
Which organelle is the main site of ATP production in most eukaryotic cells?The mitochondrion, where oxidative phosphorylation generates most of the cell's ATP.
What does helicase do during DNA replication?It unwinds the double helix by breaking the hydrogen bonds between base pairs, which creates the replication fork.
Why does a plant cell placed in pure water take in water by osmosis?Its cytoplasm has a higher solute concentration than the water outside, so water moves in across the membrane to balance it.
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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Questions are written from what you gave it.

Explanations on every answer

Each question includes an explanation, so students learn why an answer is right and not just which choice to pick.

Export when you need a file

PDF and DOCX export come with Plus. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export come with Pro.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, notes or photos of pages.

Choose the question types

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

Study or share

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export the quiz as a file on a paid plan.

Free accounts get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser with no credit card needed. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus, which adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a class quiz include?

Ten to twenty questions usually cover one lesson well enough for a quick check. Longer quizzes suit unit reviews, but students tend to lose focus after about thirty items.

What makes a good multiple-choice question?

Write one clearly correct answer and plausible distractors based on common mistakes. Avoid options like all of the above, since they can give away the answer.

Does DeckOwl run live quizzes with a join code?

No. DeckOwl generates quiz questions from your material so you can study them in the browser or export them as files. It does not host live join-code sessions.

How much does exporting a quiz cost?

PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro at $14.99/month.

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