What is it?

A chart that shows the frequency of distribution of responses, measures a group's perceptions and allows individuals to view their responses in relation to the entire group by having students place stickers where they feel they are.

1. Can be used to identify the group’s perception of effort, commitment or understanding.
2. Can be used with a large group of people when time is limited.
 

What is its purpose?

Assess needs, attitudes, or knowledge, build consensus, focus the group, explore multiple perspectives and rate student’s understanding of a given topic. By observing where most of the stickers are, you can tell if there is group consensus on the issue.
The completed chart will indicate the degree of knowledge on the issue. The teacher can adjust her lesson based on the knowledge of the students and then the successive dots should be a different color like a pre and post baseline knowledge or opinion. Dots provide anonymity.
 

How does it work and who is responsible?

1. Clearly state the objective of the exercise.
2. Determine the degree of measurement. (Numerical Scale or Words like – I don’t know, I have basic info, I know answer, I understand why, I can explain to others)
3. Draw the chart with empty columns.
4. Have each person put a sticker above the number or words that they agree with.

The responsible person would be anyone who needs to measure/assess a group's knowledge/interest/attitude.
 

Things to remember

This technique can be overused because it is so simple.