Surveys & Data Collection

Online Surveys & Forms

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Welcome to Online Surveys & Forms! In this strand, you will master designing digital questionnaires, collecting audience feedback, analyzing survey response data, and maintaining ethical data privacy standards.

Level 1

Picture Polling

Digital voting and picture polling.

Learning objective

Learning About: Digital Polling. Learning To: Cast and count votes. Learning To Be: Inquirer.

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Learn

Digital polling lets us quickly collect everyone's choice! Instead of raising hands, tapping an icon on screen counts your vote instantly and creates a class total.

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Spreadsheet SandboxLevel 1: Cells, Rows & Data Entry
A1fx
ABC
1ItemAmount
2Apples5
3Bananas3
4Carrots2
5Total=SUM(B2:B4)
Challenge: Click cell B5 to inspect how the AutoSum formula adds up column B!

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Cast Your Vote!

๐ŸŒŸ Student Project GuideSuccess Criteria & WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like)โ–พ

๐ŸŽฏ Task Success Criteria (Rubric)

Foundation

Select an option on a simple 2-choice picture poll.

Developing

Cast a vote independently and count total class responses.

Secure (Goal)

Explain what a digital poll shows about class choices.

Mastery

Design a 2-choice picture poll with teacher guidance. Typing: 5 WPM.

๐Ÿ‘€ What A Good One Looks Like (WAGOLL)

Exemplar Standard

A top-tier student project for Picture Polling includes:

  • Core Deliverable: Cast Your Vote!
  • Target Quality: Explain what a digital poll shows about class choices.
  • Excellence & Polish: Design a 2-choice picture poll with teacher guidance. Typing: 5 WPM.
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Save to Your Website Portfolio:

When you finish creating your project in your software, copy the share link or take a screenshot and publish it onto your student portfolio website!

โญSelf-Assessment: How confident do you feel with this skill?

Reflect

How easy was it to cast your vote and see the total?

Low
High

Learning check

Learning Check

Which icon represents a digital voting poll on screen?

Select the matching icon or option below:

Answer correctly to unlock the next level.

Great job! You cast your vote and read the poll results.Think about which icon shows bar choices or voting options.
Teacher setup, curriculum links and progress descriptors

Spark support

Routine: See, Think, Wonder

Achievement pathway

  • Foundation: Select an option on a simple 2-choice picture poll.
  • Developing: Cast a vote independently and count total class responses.
  • Secure: Explain what a digital poll shows about class choices.
  • Mastering: Design a 2-choice picture poll with teacher guidance. Typing: 5 WPM.

Curriculum links

Curriculum strand: MAT.01.C.1.4

Outcome: SURV-O-01 โ€” Digital voting and picture polling.

PYP: Form ยท Gathering choices helps us understand community preferences.

Learner profile: Inquirer

Competency tags

  • digital-polling
  • choice-voting
  • surveys
  • picture-polls

Gate support

Accessibility alternative:

Teacher override: allow

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Locked level

Level 2: Star & Emoji Ratings

Complete the previous learning check to unlock this next level.

Level 2

Star & Emoji Ratings

Star ratings, emoji feedback, and simple survey scales.

Learning objective

Learning About: Rating Scales. Learning To: Collect emoji feedback. Learning To Be: Communicator.

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Simple Yes/No polls don't show HOW MUCH people like something. Using star ratings (1 to 5) or emoji scales allows people to give detailed feedback about books, school lunches, or games!

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Spreadsheet SandboxLevel 1: Cells, Rows & Data Entry
A1fx
ABC
1ItemAmount
2Apples5
3Bananas3
4Carrots2
5Total=SUM(B2:B4)
Challenge: Click cell B5 to inspect how the AutoSum formula adds up column B!

Try it yourself

Rate the Class Book!

๐ŸŒŸ Student Project GuideSuccess Criteria & WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like)โ–พ

๐ŸŽฏ Task Success Criteria (Rubric)

Foundation

Identify 1 to 5 star rating options.

Developing

Submit a rating scale response to express an opinion.

Secure (Goal)

Compare average star ratings across two different storybooks.

Mastery

Explain why star scales give more detail than yes/no votes. Typing: 10 WPM.

๐Ÿ‘€ What A Good One Looks Like (WAGOLL)

Exemplar Standard

A top-tier student project for Star & Emoji Ratings includes:

  • Core Deliverable: Rate the Class Book!
  • Target Quality: Compare average star ratings across two different storybooks.
  • Excellence & Polish: Explain why star scales give more detail than yes/no votes. Typing: 10 WPM.
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Save to Your Website Portfolio:

When you finish creating your project in your software, copy the share link or take a screenshot and publish it onto your student portfolio website!

โญSelf-Assessment: How confident do you feel with this skill?

Reflect

Did using stars help you express your opinion better than just yes or no?

Low
High

Learning check

Learning Check

If you loved a class presentation and thought it was perfect, how many stars should you give it on a 1-to-5 scale?

Choose the best answer.

Answer correctly to unlock the next level.

Correct! 5 stars means the highest rating!Think about which number represents the highest rating on a 5-star scale.
Teacher setup, curriculum links and progress descriptors

Spark support

Routine: Zoom In

Achievement pathway

  • Foundation: Identify 1 to 5 star rating options.
  • Developing: Submit a rating scale response to express an opinion.
  • Secure: Compare average star ratings across two different storybooks.
  • Mastering: Explain why star scales give more detail than yes/no votes. Typing: 10 WPM.

Curriculum links

Curriculum strand: MAT.02.C.1.4

Outcome: SURV-O-02 โ€” Star ratings, emoji feedback, and simple survey scales.

PYP: Function ยท Feedback scales help us measure feelings and opinions.

Learner profile: Communicator

Competency tags

  • rating-scales
  • emoji-feedback
  • surveys
  • sentiment

Gate support

Accessibility alternative:

Teacher override: allow

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Locked level

Level 3: Question Types

Complete the previous learning check to unlock this next level.

Level 3

Question Types

Multiple choice, checkbox, and short answer questions.

Learning objective

Learning About: Question Design. Learning To: Build digital forms. Learning To Be: Thinker.

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Good survey design depends on choosing the right tool for the job! Use Radio Buttons when respondents must pick exactly ONE option, Checkboxes when they can pick MULTIPLE options, and Short Text for typed answers.

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Spreadsheet SandboxLevel 1: Cells, Rows & Data Entry
A1fx
ABC
1ItemAmount
2Apples5
3Bananas3
4Carrots2
5Total=SUM(B2:B4)
Challenge: Click cell B5 to inspect how the AutoSum formula adds up column B!

Try it yourself

Build Your First Form!

๐ŸŒŸ Student Project GuideSuccess Criteria & WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like)โ–พ

๐ŸŽฏ Task Success Criteria (Rubric)

Foundation

Distinguish between multiple choice (radio buttons) and checkboxes.

Developing

Create a 3-question form using a digital form builder (Google Forms/Microsoft Forms).

Secure (Goal)

Choose the correct question type (radio = 1 choice, checkbox = multiple choices).

Mastery

Test form navigation and fix unclear question options. Typing: 15 WPM.

๐Ÿ‘€ What A Good One Looks Like (WAGOLL)

Exemplar Standard

A top-tier student project for Question Types includes:

  • Core Deliverable: Build Your First Form!
  • Target Quality: Choose the correct question type (radio = 1 choice, checkbox = multiple choices).
  • Excellence & Polish: Test form navigation and fix unclear question options. Typing: 15 WPM.
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Save to Your Website Portfolio:

When you finish creating your project in your software, copy the share link or take a screenshot and publish it onto your student portfolio website!

โญSelf-Assessment: How confident do you feel with this skill?

Reflect

How confident are you in picking the right question type for your survey?

Low
High

Learning check

Learning Check

You are asking classmates: "Which of these 3 sports do you play? (Select all that apply)". Which question type should you use?

Choose the best option.

Answer correctly to unlock the next level.

Correct! Checkboxes allow selecting multiple options!Think about which option allows selecting more than one checkbox at a time.
Teacher setup, curriculum links and progress descriptors

Spark support

Routine: Think, Puzzle, Explore

Achievement pathway

  • Foundation: Distinguish between multiple choice (radio buttons) and checkboxes.
  • Developing: Create a 3-question form using a digital form builder (Google Forms/Microsoft Forms).
  • Secure: Choose the correct question type (radio = 1 choice, checkbox = multiple choices).
  • Mastering: Test form navigation and fix unclear question options. Typing: 15 WPM.

Curriculum links

Curriculum strand: CM.02.B.1.1

Outcome: SURV-O-03 โ€” Multiple choice, checkbox, and short answer questions.

PYP: Connection ยท Designing clear question types improves response accuracy.

Learner profile: Thinker

Competency tags

  • question-types
  • google-forms
  • multiple-choice
  • checkboxes

Gate support

Accessibility alternative:

Teacher override: allow

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Locked level

Level 4: Sharing & Collecting

Complete the previous learning check to unlock this next level.

Level 4

Sharing & Collecting

Sharing forms via links/QR codes and managing response data.

Learning objective

Learning About: Data Gathering. Learning To: Distribute surveys securely. Learning To Be: Principled.

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Learn

Once your survey is built, you need to share it! Generating a QR code or short link lets your audience open the form on any tablet or computer instantly. You can watch responses appear in real-time on your dashboard.

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Spreadsheet SandboxLevel 1: Cells, Rows & Data Entry
A1fx
ABC
1ItemAmount
2Apples5
3Bananas3
4Carrots2
5Total=SUM(B2:B4)
Challenge: Click cell B5 to inspect how the AutoSum formula adds up column B!

Try it yourself

Share and Collect Responses!

๐ŸŒŸ Student Project GuideSuccess Criteria & WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like)โ–พ

๐ŸŽฏ Task Success Criteria (Rubric)

Foundation

Generate a shareable link or QR code for a digital form.

Developing

Share a survey link with classmates and verify responses are arriving.

Secure (Goal)

Configure form settings (Require login / One response per person).

Mastery

Explain how anonymous responses protect user privacy. Typing: 20 WPM.

๐Ÿ‘€ What A Good One Looks Like (WAGOLL)

Exemplar Standard

A top-tier student project for Sharing & Collecting includes:

  • Core Deliverable: Share and Collect Responses!
  • Target Quality: Configure form settings (Require login / One response per person).
  • Excellence & Polish: Explain how anonymous responses protect user privacy. Typing: 20 WPM.
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Save to Your Website Portfolio:

When you finish creating your project in your software, copy the share link or take a screenshot and publish it onto your student portfolio website!

โญSelf-Assessment: How confident do you feel with this skill?

Reflect

Did your responses update automatically as classmates submitted your form?

Low
High

Learning check

Learning Check

What form setting prevents one person from submitting the same survey 10 times and ruining your results?

Choose the best option.

Answer correctly to unlock the next level.

Correct! Limiting to 1 response keeps your survey results fair and accurate!Think about which setting restricts duplicate submissions.
Teacher setup, curriculum links and progress descriptors

Spark support

Routine: See, Think, Wonder

Achievement pathway

  • Foundation: Generate a shareable link or QR code for a digital form.
  • Developing: Share a survey link with classmates and verify responses are arriving.
  • Secure: Configure form settings (Require login / One response per person).
  • Mastering: Explain how anonymous responses protect user privacy. Typing: 20 WPM.

Curriculum links

Curriculum strand: CM.02.B.1.1

Outcome: SURV-O-04 โ€” Sharing forms via links/QR codes and managing response data.

PYP: Responsibility ยท Collecting organized data connects community opinions.

Learner profile: Principled

Competency tags

  • survey-distribution
  • qr-codes
  • share-links
  • response-collection

Gate support

Accessibility alternative:

Teacher override: allow

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Locked level

Level 5: Response Analytics

Complete the previous learning check to unlock this next level.

Level 5

Response Analytics

Exporting survey responses to spreadsheets and generating charts.

Learning objective

Learning About: Response Analytics. Learning To: Export & analyze data. Learning To Be: Knowledgeable.

Let's Go!

Learn

Form builders automatically create summary pie charts and bar graphs. But exporting raw responses to a spreadsheet allows you to sort data, run filters, calculate percentages, and cross-tabulate answers for deeper insights!

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Spreadsheet SandboxLevel 1: Cells, Rows & Data Entry
A1fx
ABC
1ItemAmount
2Apples5
3Bananas3
4Carrots2
5Total=SUM(B2:B4)
Challenge: Click cell B5 to inspect how the AutoSum formula adds up column B!

Try it yourself

Export to Sheets & Analyze!

๐ŸŒŸ Student Project GuideSuccess Criteria & WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like)โ–พ

๐ŸŽฏ Task Success Criteria (Rubric)

Foundation

View summary charts auto-generated by the form builder.

Developing

Export raw survey responses into a linked Google Sheets / Excel spreadsheet.

Secure (Goal)

Filter survey responses in a spreadsheet to compare subgroup opinions (e.g., Year 5 vs Year 6).

Mastery

Write a 3-point summary report based on survey chart findings. Typing: 25 WPM.

๐Ÿ‘€ What A Good One Looks Like (WAGOLL)

Exemplar Standard

A top-tier student project for Response Analytics includes:

  • Core Deliverable: Export to Sheets & Analyze!
  • Target Quality: Filter survey responses in a spreadsheet to compare subgroup opinions (e.g., Year 5 vs Year 6).
  • Excellence & Polish: Write a 3-point summary report based on survey chart findings. Typing: 25 WPM.
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Save to Your Website Portfolio:

When you finish creating your project in your software, copy the share link or take a screenshot and publish it onto your student portfolio website!

โญSelf-Assessment: How confident do you feel with this skill?

Reflect

How helpful was exporting to a spreadsheet for analyzing your survey data?

Low
High

Learning check

Learning Check

Why is exporting survey data to a spreadsheet better than looking at automatic summary pie charts alone?

Choose the best option.

Answer correctly to unlock the next level.

Correct! Spreadsheets allow custom filtering, cross-tabulation, and deeper analysis!Think about what spreadsheets let you do with raw rows of data.
Teacher setup, curriculum links and progress descriptors

Spark support

Routine: I used to think...

Achievement pathway

  • Foundation: View summary charts auto-generated by the form builder.
  • Developing: Export raw survey responses into a linked Google Sheets / Excel spreadsheet.
  • Secure: Filter survey responses in a spreadsheet to compare subgroup opinions (e.g., Year 5 vs Year 6).
  • Mastering: Write a 3-point summary report based on survey chart findings. Typing: 25 WPM.

Curriculum links

Curriculum strand: CM.03.B.1.3

Outcome: SURV-O-05 โ€” Exporting survey responses to spreadsheets and generating charts.

PYP: Perspective ยท Analyzing survey data transforms raw opinions into actionable insights.

Learner profile: Knowledgeable

Competency tags

  • response-analysis
  • spreadsheet-export
  • summary-charts
  • data-insights

Gate support

Accessibility alternative:

Teacher override: allow

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Level 6: Ethics & Bias

Complete the previous learning check to unlock this next level.

Level 6

Ethics & Bias

Identifying leading questions, sampling bias, and GDPR/privacy ethics.

Learning objective

Learning About: Ethical Surveys. Learning To: Eliminate bias & protect privacy. Learning To Be: Reflective.

Let's Go!

Learn

Responsible researchers avoid bias and protect user privacy! A 'leading question' tricks people into answering a certain way. Ethical surveys use neutral language, collect only necessary data, keep responses anonymous, and protect personal info under privacy laws.

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Spreadsheet SandboxLevel 1: Cells, Rows & Data Entry
A1fx
ABC
1ItemAmount
2Apples5
3Bananas3
4Carrots2
5Total=SUM(B2:B4)
Challenge: Click cell B5 to inspect how the AutoSum formula adds up column B!

Try it yourself

Fix Biased Questions & Audit Privacy!

๐ŸŒŸ Student Project GuideSuccess Criteria & WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like)โ–พ

๐ŸŽฏ Task Success Criteria (Rubric)

Foundation

Identify leading or biased question wording.

Developing

Rewrite biased survey questions into neutral, objective choices.

Secure (Goal)

Explain representative sampling and avoid biased sample groups.

Mastery

Conduct a complete ethical audit of a survey regarding personal data collection (GDPR/privacy). Typing: 30+ WPM.

๐Ÿ‘€ What A Good One Looks Like (WAGOLL)

Exemplar Standard

A top-tier student project for Ethics & Bias includes:

  • Core Deliverable: Fix Biased Questions & Audit Privacy!
  • Target Quality: Explain representative sampling and avoid biased sample groups.
  • Excellence & Polish: Conduct a complete ethical audit of a survey regarding personal data collection (GDPR/privacy). Typing: 30+ WPM.
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Save to Your Website Portfolio:

When you finish creating your project in your software, copy the share link or take a screenshot and publish it onto your student portfolio website!

โญSelf-Assessment: How confident do you feel with this skill?

Reflect

How confident do you feel in identifying and removing bias from survey questions?

Low
High

Learning check

Learning Check

Which of the following is a NEUTRAL, UNBIASED survey question?

Choose the best option.

Answer correctly to complete this strand.

Mastered! Neutral questions allow respondents to share honest opinions without being influenced!Look for the question that offers balanced choices without pushing an opinion.
Teacher setup, curriculum links and progress descriptors

Spark support

Routine: Step Inside

Achievement pathway

  • Foundation: Identify leading or biased question wording.
  • Developing: Rewrite biased survey questions into neutral, objective choices.
  • Secure: Explain representative sampling and avoid biased sample groups.
  • Mastering: Conduct a complete ethical audit of a survey regarding personal data collection (GDPR/privacy). Typing: 30+ WPM.

Curriculum links

Curriculum strand: MAT.03.E.1.6

Outcome: SURV-O-06 โ€” Identifying leading questions, sampling bias, and GDPR/privacy ethics.

PYP: Reflection ยท Ethical survey design requires unbiased questions and responsible privacy protection.

Learner profile: Reflective

Competency tags

  • survey-ethics
  • sampling-bias
  • leading-questions
  • gdpr-privacy

Gate support

Accessibility alternative:

Teacher override: allow

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