Google Forms for Formative Assessment

Google forms are a great way to collect data quickly and efficiently.  The bonus is that it they are also really easy to create. 

How can you add them into your classrooms?  There are a few ideas: 

• Use them as exit cards 
• Have them as peer feedback forms 
• Sign out sheets

Today was the first day that I used a Google form for my exit card.  I had the students answer three short questions to let me know how they were feeling.  If they had their device, they signed into the form themselves, and if not, they answered it on the teacher's computer on the way out of the classroom. 

Here is a sample of the form that I used today: 

I really like the ideas of giving the students the opportunity to say that they "aren't there yet."  In my classroom this allows the students to identify that they are working towards the understanding and that it is okay to not be there yet.  Not being there yet does not necessarily mean that you need extra help, you just need extra time to strengthen and connect your understanding.

Once all of the students have filled in the form, you can see the data in graphs - much easier than looking through all of those pieces of paper.  Google does the hard work for you!  

Google forms also allow for a variety of different questions from text to multiple choice.  No matter the type of question, Google will still sort the information!  Such a great tool for the classroom. 

How do you use Google Forms in your classroom?