Documentation Index
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Poll Types
Pawtograder supports two poll types to accommodate different polling needs. Each type allows students to respond quickly during class.Single Choice
Students select exactly one option from a predefined list. This uses radio button selection. Best for:- Yes/no or true/false questions
- Questions with one correct answer
- Forced-choice preference questions
- Concept check questions
- A/B/C/D multiple choice exam-style questions
- Add 2 or more answer options
- Students can select exactly one option
- Selecting a new option automatically deselects the previous choice
- “Is this code snippet thread-safe?” (Yes / No)
- “What is the time complexity of binary search?” (O(1) / O(log n) / O(n) / O(n log n))
- “Which design pattern is being used here?” (Singleton / Factory / Observer / Strategy)
Multiple Choice
Students can select one or more options from a predefined list. This uses checkbox selection. Best for:- “Select all that apply” questions
- Questions where multiple answers may be correct
- Gathering preferences where students may agree with several options
- Identifying common misconceptions (students may have multiple)
- Add 2 or more answer options
- Students can select any number of options (including none or all)
- Each option can be independently selected/deselected
- “Which of the following are valid JavaScript variable declarations?” (var x / let y / const z / int w)
- “What topics would you like more review on?” (Arrays / Recursion / Trees / Graphs)
- “Select all sorting algorithms with O(n log n) average case” (Bubble / Merge / Quick / Selection)
Choosing the Right Poll Type
| Scenario | Recommended Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| True/False question | Single Choice | Only one answer possible |
| ”What is the correct answer?” | Single Choice | One correct answer expected |
| ”Which do you prefer?” | Single Choice | Forces a decision |
| ”Select all that apply” | Multiple Choice | Multiple correct answers |
| ”What topics are confusing?” | Multiple Choice | Students may have multiple concerns |
| ”Which concepts have you seen before?” | Multiple Choice | Students may recognize several |
| Attendance check | Single Choice | Single “Present” option works |
| Quick comprehension check | Single Choice | Keeps responses simple |
Response Behavior
Single Choice
- When a student selects an option, any previous selection is cleared
- The response is stored as a single value
- Results show distribution across options (always totals to 100%)
Multiple Choice
- Students can toggle options on/off independently
- The response is stored as an array of selected values
- Results show count per option (may exceed 100% when summed)