Numeric polls allow instructors to ask questions that require a single numerical response, such as a calculation, estimate, or measured value promoting active problem-solving and deeper understanding.
What can you do?
Faculty can define exact values, ranges, or rule-based conditions for flexible grading that accounts for rounding and real-world variability, making numeric polls ideal for math, science, economics, engineering, and statistics.
As students respond, instructors receive real-time statistical insights, including mean, median, range, standard deviation, and response distribution enabling instant analysis, discussion, and engagement.
Create Numeric Polls
Step 1: Select the Poll Type
From the poll format options, choose Numerical Poll.
Step 2: Write Your Question
Enter your question in the prompt field. Write a question that requires students to submit a single numerical answer. Some examples include:
"What is the standard deviation of the following dataset?"
"Estimate the market equilibrium price given the supply and demand values below."
"Calculate the velocity of the object after 4 seconds."
Step 3: Define Your Grading Criteria
CampusKnot allows you to set flexible grading under participation or AI auto-grading for Numeric polls.
Step 4: Monitor Real-Time Responses
As students respond, CampusKnot automatically generates live statistical insights in your instructor view. You will see:
Mean: The average of all submitted responses
Median: The middle value across all responses
Range: The spread between the lowest and highest answers
Standard Deviation: How much responses vary from the average
Response Distribution: A visual breakdown of how answers are spread across values
Use these insights to guide in-class discussion, identify common misconceptions, or adjust your instruction in real time.
Tips for Best Results
Be specific in your question wording so students know what unit or format to use when entering their answer. When using range-based grading, account for rounding differences to avoid penalizing students for minor variances. Numerical polls work especially well as warm-up questions, in-class checks for understanding, or exit tickets.