Create quiz in moodle

Step 1: Turn Editing On

  • Go to your Moodle course.

  • Click “Turn editing on” (top-right corner).

  • Navigate to the topic or section where you want the quiz.

Step 2: Add a Quiz Activity

  • Click “Add an activity or resource.”

  • Choose “Quiz” from the list.

  • Click “Add.”

Step 3: Configure Quiz Settings

General

  • Name: Give your quiz a clear title (e.g., Unit 1 Test).

  • Description: Explain what the quiz covers or any special instructions (optional).

Timing

  • Open the quiz / Close the quiz: Set start and end date/time.

  • Time limit: Set how long students have to finish.

  • When time expires: Choose what happens (e.g., auto-submit).

Grade

  • Grade to pass: Optional threshold (e.g., 50%).

  • Attempts allowed: 1 (for exams) or multiple (for practice).

Layout

  • New page: Choose how many questions per page.

  • Navigation method: Free (default) or Sequential.

Question behavior

  • Shuffle within questions: 

    • Randomize options (good for MCQs).

    • How questions behave: e.g., Deferred feedback, Immediate feedback.

Review options

Decide what students can see:

  • During attempt: Keep unchecked for exams.

  • Immediately after: Show marks or feedback if desired.

  • Later: Reveal answers after quiz closes.

Appearance

  • Optionally show user pictures, decimal places, etc.

Safe exam browser

Step 4: Add Questions

  • Click “Edit quiz.”

  • Click “Add → a new question.”

  • Choose a question type, such as:

    • Multiple Choice

    • True/False

    • Short Answer

    • Matching

    • Essay

    • Numerical

  • Fill in:

    • Question name

    • Question text

    • Default mark

    • Options (answers, feedback, etc.)

  • Click Save changes.

    Repeat to add more questions.

  • Use question bank to reuse or share questions across courses.

Step 5: Organize and Save

  • Adjust the marks per question if needed.

  • Add section headings if you want to group questions.

  • Click Save when done.

Step 6: Preview and Test

  • Click “Preview” to try your quiz as a student.

  • Check timing, layout, and navigation.

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