English Language Arts6-8
Creating Effective Surveys
By Kelli H.
This 5-slide presentation guides 8th graders through the process of creating effective surveys, covering what surveys do, good vs. bad question design, and a demonstration of Google Forms. It concludes with a task for students to create their own survey questions for a school café.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this presentation as a 30-minute introduction to survey design, perhaps before students begin creating their own.
- Discussion question: What makes a survey question 'leading,' and why should we avoid them?
- Scaffold for struggling learners: Provide a list of pre-written question stems they can adapt.
- Extension for advanced learners: Have students research different survey distribution methods and their pros/cons.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.
English Language Arts6-8
Creating Effective Surveys
By Kelli H.
This 5-slide presentation guides 8th graders through the process of creating effective surveys, covering what surveys do, good vs. bad question design, and a demonstration of Google Forms. It concludes with a task for students to create their own survey questions for a school café.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this presentation as a 30-minute introduction to survey design, perhaps before students begin creating their own.
- Discussion question: What makes a survey question 'leading,' and why should we avoid them?
- Scaffold for struggling learners: Provide a list of pre-written question stems they can adapt.
- Extension for advanced learners: Have students research different survey distribution methods and their pros/cons.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.