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Turn your lesson notes into a Quizizz-style quiz for class

Upload slides, PDFs or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations, ready to use in class.

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Why teachers start with their own material

Teachers who search for a ready-made quiz usually need one for tomorrow's lesson, not a generic set. A faster route is to generate Quizizz-style quizzes for teachers from the lesson you already wrote: upload slides, a PDF, a DOCX or photos of pages, and DeckOwl produces multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer formats from one upload
Explanations on every question, so missed answers come with a reason
Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
Plus adds PDF and DOCX export; Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML

Example assessment questions for teachers to know

What is the main difference between formative and summative assessment?Formative assessment checks understanding during instruction so teaching can adjust, while summative assessment grades what students learned at the end of a unit.

What makes a good distractor in a multiple-choice question?A plausible answer that reflects a common student error. It reveals which misconception a student holds, not just that they guessed wrong.

What does a true/false item test well, and what is its main weakness?It tests recognition of a single fact quickly. Students guess correctly half the time, so pair it with a question that requires explaining the reason.

Should an exit ticket cover a whole unit?No. A short exit ticket works best when it checks one or two objectives from the day's lesson, since it shows what students absorbed from that session.

What is backward design in unit planning?Start by deciding what students should be able to do, then design the assessments, then plan the lessons. Assessments written first keep instruction aimed at the same target.

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Built from your material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages, and the questions come from what you actually taught.

Three question formats

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer, each with an explanation for students who miss it.

Export when you need it

Plus adds PDF and DOCX export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for your LMS.

How it works

Upload your material

Add slides, a PDF, a DOCX, plain-text notes or a photo of a page.

Get your questions

DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation.

Use it in class

Study the quiz in the browser on the free plan, or export it on Plus or Pro.

Questions written from your own wording tend to check whether students followed the lesson, which is what a quick exit ticket or unit check is for. Explanations on each answer give students something to read after they miss a question.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a classroom quiz include?

Five to ten questions usually fit a short check in 10 to 15 minutes, while a unit review can run longer. Match the count to how many objectives the quiz is meant to cover.

Should I mix multiple choice with short answer?

Yes. Multiple choice is quick to score and checks recall, while short answer shows whether students can explain an idea in their own words.

Can I export these quizzes to Moodle or my LMS?

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

Is there a free plan to try it?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports are not included on the free plan.

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