Learning questionnaires are made to explore prior knowledge of the students. Teachers use these for pre tests, or for beginning-of-the-year evaluations to see what students are already capable of and what they already know. Prior knowledge is explored through multiple-choice questions, true-and-false questions and essay-type questions. Teachers ask questions about information that they are going to present or that they feel students should have learned previously.
Learning questionnaires can also be used to help teachers assess if a student has a sound understanding of the world around them. These can be valuable for teachers looking to place students in special education, or for teachers who want to know which students need extra help or instruction. Items on these questionnaires might include questions about the way that the community functions and works, or about current events in the world that a teacher feels students should be familiar with.
Education is a process of teaching concepts to students. In order for students to have learned concepts, it is important to explore the various ways that these concepts have been understood. These learning questionnaires often include chances for students to explain the concepts that they have learned and to demonstrate to teachers what they don't understand. The answers are written in the style of explanations. The questionnaires give students a concept, and then ask them to explain the concept.
Learning questionnaires also come in another style. These are the questionnaires that ask students to make leaps in their education and learning. They will give ideas of concepts, and ask students to make new conclusions or to figure out things using the information given. These learning questionnaires help students gather more information and apply it to what they already know.
All styles of learning questionnaires benefit students because they give the students a chance to show the teacher what they have learned and their views on a variety of subjects. Students are able to come to conclusions about concepts and show their understanding. Learning questionnaires also benefit teachers because teachers are able to take the results from the students, adjust their approach or lessons and better meet the needs of students.