How do you make a Google form on Google classroom?

Integrating Google Forms into Google Classroom allows educators to create interactive assignments, quizzes, surveys, and more directly within their virtual learning environment. The process involves first creating the Google Form and then attaching it within a Google Classroom assignment or material.

Step-by-Step: Creating Your Google Form

Before you can effectively use a Google Form in Google Classroom, you need to create the form itself. The easiest way to start is directly from Google Drive.

1. Go to Google Drive: Open your web browser and navigate to drive.google.com. Ensure you're logged into the correct Google Account associated with your Google Classroom.
2. Click '+ New': On the left sidebar, click the + New button.
3. Select 'More': From the dropdown menu, hover your mouse over More at the bottom of the list.
4. Choose 'Google Forms': Click on Google Forms. You can choose to start with a blank form or from a template.
5. Design Your Form:
   • Give your form a clear and descriptive title (e.g., "Weekly Science Quiz," "Student Feedback Survey").
   • Add various types of questions that suit your needs, such as multiple choice, short answer, paragraph, checkboxes, or dropdowns.
   • Customize settings for your form:
     • You can collect email addresses, limit responses to one per user, or shuffle question order.
     • For quizzes, go to the Settings tab and toggle Make this a quiz to assign point values and set up automatic grading.
   • Consider adding sections for better organization, especially for longer forms or quizzes.

For more detailed guidance on creating different types of questions and configuring settings, refer to the Google Forms Help Center.

Adding Your Google Form to Google Classroom

Once your Google Form is ready, you can seamlessly add it to your Google Classroom. The best method depends on whether it's a graded assignment (like a quiz) or a non-graded activity (like a survey).

As a Quiz Assignment (Recommended for Graded Work)

Using the "Quiz assignment" feature in Google Classroom is ideal for graded forms, as it offers direct integration for grade importing.

1. Open Google Classroom: Go to classroom.google.com and select the specific class where you want to add the form.
2. Navigate to 'Classwork': Click on the Classwork tab at the top of the page.
3. Click '+ Create': Click the + Create button.
4. Choose 'Quiz assignment': This option automatically creates a blank Google Form (which you can replace with your pre-made one) and enables the "Grade importing" feature by default.
5. Attach Your Pre-made Form:
   • If a blank form was automatically generated, click the X next to it to remove it.
   • Click the Add icon (which looks like a paperclip).
   • Select Google Drive.
   • Locate and select your pre-made Google Form from your Drive.
   • Click Insert.
6. Configure Assignment Settings:
   • Provide a clear title for the assignment and any necessary instructions for your students.
   • Set the points value, due date, and topic. You can also assign it to specific students or multiple classes.
   • Crucially, ensure 'Grade importing' is toggled ON (typically found on the right sidebar for quiz assignments). This allows grades from the Google Form to be pushed directly into your Classroom gradebook.
   • (Optional) Check 'Locked mode on Chromebooks' if you want to restrict students from opening other tabs while taking the quiz on their Chromebooks.
7. Assign: Click Assign, Schedule, or Save draft based on your preference.

As a Regular Assignment or Material (for Surveys, Sign-ups, etc.)

For forms that are not quizzes or graded activities, you can attach them as a regular assignment or even as material.

1. Follow steps 1-3 from the "Quiz Assignment" section above.
2. Choose Assignment or Material.
3. Click the Add icon (paperclip).
4. Select Google Drive and choose your form from your Drive.
5. Configure relevant settings such as title, instructions, and topic.
6. For regular assignments, remember that there is no automatic grade importing like with "Quiz assignment," so you'll need to manually review responses if they relate to grades.
7. Click Assign or Post.

For more information on creating and managing assignments in Google Classroom, visit the Google Classroom Help Center.

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