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Turn class notes into quiz questions you can use with ZipGrade

Upload a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of a page. DeckOwl drafts multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation, so you spend less time writing and more time teaching.

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How a quiz maker fits a ZipGrade paper quiz workflow

Writing the questions is the slow part of paper quizzes, and it is where a quiz maker for ZipGrade users can save the most time. Upload lecture notes, a slide deck or a textbook chapter, and DeckOwl drafts multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with an explanation for each correct answer.

Keep one clearly correct answer per multiple-choice item so each bubble scores cleanly.
Check that true/false statements are fully true or fully false, with no hidden qualifiers.
Build the answer key from the reviewed questions before you print the quiz.
Use short-answer items for review sessions where you grade by hand.

Example quiz questions for ZipGrade-style paper quizzes

What does ZipGrade use to grade a paper quiz?A phone or tablet camera that scans the filled-in bubble answer sheet against an answer key. Marks must be filled in clearly for the scan to read them.

Why should a multiple-choice item have only one defensible answer when students use bubble sheets?Each bubble is scored as right or wrong, so a second defensible answer would mark a reasonable response as incorrect.

True or false: a true/false item is a good way to test a multi-step process.False. True/false items test a single claim, so multi-step processes are better tested with multiple choice or short answer.

What makes a distractor effective on a multiple-choice quiz?It is a plausible wrong answer based on a common misconception, so students who have not learned the concept are drawn to it.

Should the answer key be finalized before or after the quiz is printed?Before. A finished key lets the scanning app grade each sheet as soon as it is filled in, and it prevents errors from late edits.

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Works from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or photos of pages, and get questions drawn from what you actually taught.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Choose the question types that fit your quiz, and each question includes an explanation for the correct answer.

Export when you need to print or import

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

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Generate and review questions

Pick the question types you want, then review each item and its explanation before using it in class.

Export or study in the browser

Download as PDF or DOCX on Plus, or study in the browser on the Free plan.

DeckOwl is a separate product from ZipGrade. It writes the questions, while scanning and grading happen in whatever app you use with your printed answer sheets. Review every generated item before printing, since you are responsible for the final wording and the answer key.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ZipGrade used for?

ZipGrade is a phone or tablet app that scans printed bubble answer sheets and grades them against an answer key. It is a separate tool from DeckOwl.

How do I write good multiple-choice questions for a paper quiz?

Write one clearly best answer and plausible distractors based on common mistakes. Avoid options like all of the above, which make scoring and review harder.

Does DeckOwl export quizzes for paper use?

PDF and DOCX export are included with Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro. The Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Is there a free way to try it?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start.

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