I’ve taken to surveying my students on or near the first day of school. Last year’s surveys taught me much about the kids right out of the gate — I was able to engage the Belieber about her favorite song and the Marvel fan about her favorite characters, for instance.
As I wrote my survey this year, I wanted to add a few quirky questions. Naturally, I hit up Twitter for advice.
@mgolding how much change (in cents) do you have on you right now?—
Captain Bad Idea (@approx_normal) August 04, 2013
@mgolding Favorite thing to do that has nothing to do with school—
Michael Pershan (@mpershan) August 04, 2013
@mgolding If you weren't sitting here right now, what'd you be doing?—
Chris Robinson (@absvalteaching) August 04, 2013
@mgolding in front of class or private survey? In survey, I ask, what would you like me to know about you that most people don't know?—
Julie (@jreulbach) August 04, 2013
Other ideas included favorite mythical creature, 2 truths and a lie, and favorite superhero (with justification).
And from this conversation came this gem:
@mgolding it's shocking really. I ask them their fav subject and why, if they think their good at math. Are u taking @joboaler's course?—
Julie (@jreulbach) August 04, 2013
That said, here’s the survey I whipped up with the help of my awesome daughter (she’s 16 going on 17) and the advice of my Tweeps, above.
Anyone else want to share their fall surveys? I’d love to see what you ask your kids. Drop the links in the comments.
