Plickers
The simple, powerful way to collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices.
Overview
Plickers is a unique formative assessment tool that allows teachers to poll their class without the need for student devices. Each student is assigned a card with a unique visual code. To answer a multiple-choice question, students hold up their card in one of four orientations. The teacher then uses the Plickers mobile app to scan the room and instantly collect all the responses.
✨ Key Features
- No student devices required
- Real-time data collection
- Instant feedback for teachers
- Easy to use for all ages
- Works with multiple-choice and true/false questions
- Reports to track student progress
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Does not require student devices, making it highly equitable.
- Extremely simple and fast to use for quick checks.
- Unique and innovative use of printed cards and mobile scanning.
Unique Value: Provides a simple, equitable, and effective way to gather real-time formative assessment data from every student, regardless of their access to technology.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Effectively gathering formative assessment data in classrooms where students do not have 1:1 devices.
- Quickly and easily taking the pulse of the class to gauge understanding.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Assessments with open-ended questions.
- Remote or online learning environments.
- Detailed, complex assessments.
🏆 Alternatives
The only major tool that operates without the need for any student devices, setting it apart from all other digital formative assessment tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Up to 5 questions per set.
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