Want to easily see the results of your Google Forms quizzes or surveys? Knowing how to view scores directly within Google Forms is a crucial skill for educators, researchers, and anyone using forms for assessment. This guide provides tangible, step-by-step instructions to make your Google Forms display scores, eliminating the need for manual calculations.
Setting Up Your Google Form for Score Display
Before diving into viewing scores, you need to properly configure your Google Form. Here’s how to set it up for accurate score generation:
1. Choosing the Right Question Type:
- Multiple Choice: Ideal for simple assessments. Google Forms automatically scores these correctly.
- Checkboxes: Useful for multiple-answer questions. Ensure you assign point values to each correct option.
- Linear Scale: Great for opinion-based scoring. You define the point range.
Important Note: Free-response questions (short answer, paragraph text) won't automatically generate scores. You'll need to manually review and grade those.
2. Assigning Point Values:
This is the key to enabling score calculation. For each question, navigate to the three vertical dots on the right side of the question. Select "Answer key". Here, you'll:
- Identify Correct Answers: Select the correct answer(s) for multiple choice and checkboxes.
- Assign Points: Determine the point value for each correct answer. You can give varying points for each correct option in Checkbox questions, allowing for nuanced scoring.
3. Creating a Google Form Quiz:
While not strictly necessary for viewing scores (you can manually assign point values to any form), designating your Form as a Quiz offers some advantages:
- Automatic Scoring and Feedback: Google Forms automatically calculates and displays total scores. This is very convenient for large-scale assessments.
- Immediate Results: Respondents can instantly see their scores upon submission (you can customize this setting).
- Simplified Score Viewing: This feature streamlines access to individual and summarized responses and scores.
To make your form a Quiz:
- Go to the Settings (gear icon) in your Google Form.
- Select the Quizzes tab.
- Toggle on "Make this a quiz".
Viewing Your Google Form Scores
After respondents have submitted their answers, viewing the scores is straightforward.
1. Accessing the Responses:
- Open your Google Form.
- Click on the Responses tab.
2. Individual Responses:
To see the individual responses and their scores:
- Click on the individual response you wish to review.
- The response, including the earned score, will be displayed for easy assessment.
3. Summary of Responses:
For a quick overview of overall performance:
- Click on the Summary of Responses spreadsheet icon (usually a spreadsheet icon). This will open a Google Sheet with a summarized view of all responses.
- The sheet provides a neat and organized view of all submissions, allowing you to download it, analyze data more extensively, and generate charts for a visual representation of the results.
Troubleshooting and Tips
- No Score Shown: Double-check that you have assigned point values to all questions and that the correct answers are selected in the answer key.
- Inconsistent Scoring: Carefully review your point values and ensure they are accurately reflecting the relative importance of each question.
- Large Number of Responses: The Google Sheets Summary is highly efficient even with many responses; explore its sorting and filtering capabilities for efficient data analysis.
By following these steps, you can efficiently create Google Forms that display scores, making data analysis easier and more efficient. Remember to adapt the quiz settings and question types to match your specific assessment needs. Mastering these techniques enhances your use of Google Forms for various applications, from simple surveys to complex evaluations.
