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How a quiz fits into a teacher's week

Most classroom quizzes start as a stack of slides that nobody has time to turn into questions. This quiz tutorial for teachers shows how to go from a lesson's material to a usable quiz in one sitting.

Start from one lesson's slides instead of a whole semester of material.
Mix multiple choice and true/false questions to check recall quickly.
Read the explanations before assigning a quiz to see what each distractor tests.
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus when you need a printed or shared copy.

Example quiz-writing questions for teachers

Which makes a better multiple-choice distractor: an obviously silly option or one based on a common misconception?A misconception-based distractor, because a plausible wrong answer reveals which specific error a student is making.

Should a true/false question contain absolute words like always or never?Usually no, because absolute words let students mark the statement false without knowing the content.

How many answer choices work well for a typical multiple-choice question?Four, because it gives enough plausible options without adding reading load for most students.

When is an open short-answer question better than multiple choice?When you want to see a student explain reasoning, since recognition formats can hide gaps in understanding.

What should a quiz explanation do after a wrong answer?Name the misconception and state the correct reasoning, so the student learns from the mistake rather than just seeing the key.

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Questions from your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or photos of pages and get questions based on that exact material.

Explanations for every answer

Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions include an explanation you can review before you share the quiz.

Export when you need it

Plus exports to PDF and DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the slides, document or notes for the unit you are teaching this week.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions and decide how many you want.

Review and export

Read each question and explanation before it reaches your class, then export or study in the browser.

Start with a single lesson rather than a full semester, since shorter source material produces questions that match what you actually taught. Read the explanations before assigning the quiz so you know what each wrong answer is testing.

Free accounts can study in the browser, while Plus and Pro add exports for printed or shared versions of the quiz.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a 15-minute classroom quiz include?

Most teachers find that 8 to 12 questions fit a 15-minute quiz, with a mix of recall and application items. Adjust the count based on how many questions your students usually finish in the time you give.

What makes a good wrong answer in a multiple-choice quiz?

A strong distractor matches a mistake students commonly make, so choosing it reveals a specific misunderstanding. Avoid options that are obviously false or that give away the answer through length or wording.

Which export formats are included in each plan?

The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month and does not include exports. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No, you can start without a credit card. Students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.

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