Classroom Response Counter
Tally answers by response type.
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How the Classroom Response Counter Works
The Classroom Response Counter tallies student answers by response type, such as A, B, C and D, so the teacher sees the class's answer spread in seconds. The teacher taps once for each raised hand, card or answer.
- Set the answer options: Choose A to D, True and False, or custom options.
- Ask the question: Students show answers with hands, cards or mini whiteboards.
- Tap each response: Tap the option once for each student giving that answer.
- Show the result: A bar chart shows how many students chose each option and the share choosing the correct one.
Classroom Response Counter Formula
The Classroom Response Counter percent correct equals the number of students giving the correct answer divided by the total responses, multiplied by 100.
- Correct responses
- Taps on the correct option
- Total responses
- Taps on all options
Example: Answers come in as A = 4, B = 17, C = 6 and D = 3, with B correct. Percent correct = 17 ÷ 30 × 100 = 56.7%.
Classroom Response Counter Reference Table
The Classroom Response Counter conversion table links percent correct to a common teaching decision.
| Percent correct | Students correct (class of 30) | Suggested next step |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30% | Under 9 | Reteach the concept |
| 30% to 70% | 9 to 21 | Peer discussion, then ask again |
| 70% to 90% | 21 to 27 | Short review, then move on |
| Over 90% | Over 27 | Move on |
About the Classroom Response Counter
A Classroom Response Counter is a tally tool that counts student answers by option during a live question. The tool gives teachers the data that clicker systems provide, without devices for students.
Physics educator Eric Mazur's peer instruction method uses answer counts to decide the next step. When 30% to 70% of students answer correctly, students discuss in pairs and vote again.
Ways to Use the Classroom Response Counter
There are 5 main uses of the Classroom Response Counter, including formative checks and peer instruction.
- Formative checks: Teachers check what students know mid-lesson.
- Peer instruction: Teachers compare answers before and after pair discussion.
- Exit tickets: Teachers count responses at the end of a lesson.
- Lecture polls: Lecturers count hands in large halls.
- Training sessions: Trainers check answers without collecting papers.
Tool Details
- Category
- Auditing & Research
- Controls
- Taps and keys
- Input Support
- Touch, Pen, Mouse, Keys
- Offline Ready
- On your device