In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to ClassQuestion and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom implementation ideas.
ClassQuestion is a simple tool for conducting class polls and sending students questions. Send replies from any device (laptop, tablet, phone). Results are instant, and accounts are entirely free. After creating your account, use the Menu to create a new class. Follow the prompts to make the class and create the questions. Save your questions in a virtual classroom folder within ClassQuestion. Students must create an account to access and respond to questions. All results are instantly available in the Question Data section of the teacher account dashboard. In addition, replies to students are instantly viewable.
ClassQuestion:
When you arrive at ClassQuestion, you can start by viewing this video to learn more about how this tool works for teachers and students
Once you are ready to use ClassQuestion, you can get started by inserting your email and password on the right side of the site.
Once you register, you will receive this notification on your screen indicating that you are registered and ready to use the site.
Next, go to the Menu on the far right and click the Quick Start Guide. This guide has step-by-step instructions for creating a class, making questions, replying to students, and viewing the data.
Next, it is time to create a class. You must create a class before you can create any questions. You can make more than one class – no limits! click + Add Class to begin.
To add the class, scroll to the top right of your screen and click the Menu button, as shown in the image below.
When you add a class, you name it, determine whether you will use Student IDs, and decide whether students can view scores and questions.
Once you fill in the required information, you will create a class. Each class has a code for students to use to join the class and answer questions.
As the image below shows, you can add classes by clicking + Add Class. Notice the Class Code is now visible.
Now, it is time to create questions. Across the top left side, there are options to Create Questions, Question Folders (to store questions), Class Rooms (for each class that you create), and Question Data (to view student reports and replies).
Once you create a question, click Start to send it to student devices.
The image below shows the instant feedback that students receive. They get the percentage of questions they answered and the answers they answered correctly.
As mentioned previously, another great feature of this site is the ability to save your questions. You can place them in folders (named by you) to make them easier to find and organize for the future.
You can see a plot of student responses on the teacher’s end. One of the best features of this site is that you can see the entire class score in addition to individual scores.
And finally, you can export student scores to Excel or Google Sheets.
Classroom Implementation Ideas:
ClassQuestion is a polling and question tool ideal for grades 4-12 students. Below, we share 12 creative ways to use ClassQuestion to incorporate polling magic into your lessons.
- Check for Understanding – Start class with a quick poll to see what students remember from yesterday, or end with an exit ticket to gauge today’s lesson comprehension.
- Predict and Observe – Before diving into a science experiment or story, have students predict what will happen next. Then, compare their predictions with the actual results.
- Debate Preparation – Survey students’ initial positions on a topic, then use the results to form balanced debate teams. As discussions progress, take new polls to see if opinions shift.
- Math Data Collection – Turn your students into data sources. Create real-world math problems using poll results about their favorite sports, movies, or weekend activities.
- Book Character Voting – Give students a voice during story discussion. During reading time, poll students about character motivations or plot predictions.
- Temperature Check – Use ClassQuestion for quick emotional check-ins to see how students feel about their progress or workload. These little wellness moments are so important and can make a big difference.
- Quiz Show Reviews – Transform studying and reviewing into an exciting game show! Create polls for review questions and watch students compete to earn points.
- Historical Perspectives – When studying historical events, poll students about what they would have done in similar situations. Bring history alive through personal connection!
- Goal Setting – Have students publicly commit to learning goals through polls, then check progress periodically. Making goals visible often makes them more achievable.
- Art Analysis – Show artwork and poll students about specific artistic techniques, emotions they feel when looking at the piece, or interpretations they have.
- Physical Education Quick Checks – Create polls about sports rules, strategies, or health concepts.
- End-of-Unit Reflection – Collect student feedback about what worked best in a unit and what could be improved. Use students’ insights to improve the unit.
Additional Video Tutorial and Review:
- TeachersFirst Review: ClassQuestion
- Video: Increase Student Participation with ClassQuestion
Have you used ClassQuestion? Then, share your activities in the comments below!