Here are some of the best questions for a teacher survey about classroom resources, along with tips on how to create them. You can quickly build your own conversational survey with Specific—designed to make feedback genuinely insightful.

Best open-ended questions for a teacher survey about classroom resources

Open-ended questions unlock rich, qualitative responses teachers may not otherwise share. They’re perfect for getting hands-on detail, context, and honest feedback—especially when you want to learn what’s working, what isn’t, and why. In fact, a study with 75,769 respondents found that 76% chose to add personal comments, underscoring the appetite teachers (and most people) have for sharing their views in their own words. [1]

1. What classroom resources do you use most often during your lessons, and why?

2. Are there any resources you feel are missing or underprovided in your classroom?

3. Describe a time when having (or not having) a particular resource impacted your teaching.

4. What kinds of resources do your students most actively engage with?

5. How effectively do existing resources support different learning abilities and styles?

6. Do you have any suggestions for improving the process of requesting or obtaining new materials?

7. What challenges do you face when integrating new resources into your curriculum?

8. Are there digital tools or technology you wish you had access to more frequently?

9. How do you determine if a resource is effective in your classroom?

10. If you could add or change one classroom resource this semester, what would it be and why?

Open-ended questions might get fewer completed answers overall—research shows open-ended survey items average an 18% nonresponse rate versus closed questions at 1-2% [2]. But those who do reply can surface critical insights that would otherwise be missed, even disagreeing with “positive” ratings in earlier questions [3]. That’s how you spot what truly matters.

Best single-select multiple-choice questions for teacher survey about classroom resources

Single-select multiple-choice questions are best when you want to quickly quantify specific areas (like usage or satisfaction), or break the ice so teachers don’t feel pressured to write a long answer every time. These questions fit when time is tight, or as a conversation starter—teachers can select an option, then you dig deeper with a follow-up.

Examples:

Question: Which type of classroom resource do you find most valuable?

• Physical textbooks

• Digital platforms or e-books

• Hands-on materials (e.g., science kits, art supplies)

• Online videos or multimedia content

• Other

Question: How often do you request new resources for your classroom?

• At least once every month

• Once per semester

• Once per year

• Rarely/never

Question: How satisfied are you with the current process for obtaining classroom resources?

• Very satisfied

• Somewhat satisfied

• Neutral

• Somewhat dissatisfied

• Very dissatisfied

When to follow up with "why?" A follow-up "why?" is perfect after someone selects an option, especially on satisfaction or usage. For example, if a teacher chooses “Very dissatisfied” with the resource process, ask “Why do you feel this way?” This opens room for context and actionable feedback you’d miss with the original multiple choice alone.

When and why to add the "Other" choice? Include "Other" whenever you think your options might not cover every reality for every teacher—especially if you want to uncover new trends or surprises. The follow-up then asks, “Please describe your choice,” which can surface overlooked challenges or new ideas you didn’t expect.

NPS question for teacher survey about classroom resources

The Net Promoter Score (NPS) model is a smart addition for teacher surveys about classroom resources. It distills sentiment into an easy-to-benchmark number while pairing naturally with a vital follow-up: “Why did you choose that score?” This helps you measure overall satisfaction quickly, spot trends over time, and compare results across schools or districts. Try our tailored NPS survey for teachers at this link to see how it works in practice.

The power of follow-up questions

Great surveys become great conversations with effective follow-up questions. That’s the secret behind the automated follow-up feature in Specific's surveys: after a teacher gives an initial answer, our AI instantly probes deeper, asking relevant clarifications in a natural, chat-like style. This means instead of missing context or having to run time-consuming back-and-forth via email, you get a complete, actionable picture without extra work.

• Teacher: “I wish I had more tech in the classroom.”

• AI follow-up: “Can you share what kind of technology would make the biggest difference for your teaching?”

How many followups to ask? In most surveys, 2-3 smart follow-ups are plenty. Go deeper only as needed—the conversation shouldn’t drag on, but just clarify essential points. Specific lets you set when to stop and move to the next topic for smooth completion.

This makes it a conversational survey. Every follow-up builds a dialogue, turning a boring form into a friendly interview—and keeping teachers engaged.

Easy AI-powered analysis. All those rich, open-ended responses can feel overwhelming to analyze. With Specific’s AI survey response analysis, you can instantly summarize feedback, search for key themes, and deeply understand classroom resource needs—even from lots of unstructured data. Read more tips on analyzing teacher survey responses with AI.

Try generating a conversational survey with automated follow-ups and experience how much richer your teacher feedback becomes, all in one go.

Prompting ChatGPT (or any GPT) to write better teacher survey questions about classroom resources

Prompt-writing matters. Start simple, then add context for best results. Try this first prompt:

Suggest 10 open-ended questions for teacher survey about classroom resources.

AI’s answers are always higher quality when you provide more context. Here’s how a more detailed prompt might look:

I am a school administrator looking to improve classroom resources for all grades. Teachers in our district face challenges with both digital and physical materials. Please suggest open-ended questions focusing on pain points, resource effectiveness, and unmet needs.

Once you have a question list, categorize them:

Look at the questions and categorize them. Output categories with the questions under them.

Then, drill deeper into your priorities:

Generate 10 questions for categories “Resource Effectiveness” and “Digital Tools.”

Specific’s AI survey generator automates this step—try experimenting with prompt tweaks to save even more time.

What is a conversational survey?

Conversational surveys mimic real dialogue, turning static forms into dynamic AI-powered interviews. Unlike traditional surveys, which ask questions with no context or follow-ups, an AI conversational survey with Specific engages teachers like a colleague would in the staff room—friendly, fast, and human.

Why use AI for teacher surveys? It removes setup headaches and manual work, asks smarter questions (with real-time followup), and gives you deeper, more authentic feedback. If you’re looking for an AI survey example that’s both practical and advanced, see what Specific’s conversational approach can deliver. It’s not just about collecting answers—it’s about understanding teachers’ lived experiences on classroom resources, fast.

Our platform nails the user experience. If you want to learn more about how to create a survey, see our detailed guide here. From instant AI editing (AI survey editor) to tailored prompts and expert templates, the feedback process is smooth and even enjoyable for teachers.

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