Stage 8 - Q1 - 2 marks
Is “What is your favourite fruit?” an opinion question?
Hint
Distinguish preference from a measured quantity.
Stage 8 - Q2 - 2 marks
A survey asks for time in minutes but gives no activity. What must be added?
Hint
Ask what exactly the pupil should time.
Stage 8 - Q3 - 2 marks
Rewrite “Do you agree that our new timetable is brilliant?” neutrally.
Hint
Remove words that praise or criticise the topic.
Stage 8 - Q4 - 2 marks
Repair these whole-number visit bands: 0–2, 2–4, 4–6.
Hint
Make every possible answer belong to exactly one group.
Stage 8 - Q5 - 3 marks
Write a question comparing packed lunches with school meals, without assuming one is better.
Hint
Ensure the options include pupils who alternate.
Stage 8 - Q6 - 3 marks
A survey asks “How satisfied are you with the library and the canteen?” Explain and repair the problem.
Hint
Consider a pupil with different opinions about the two places.
Stage 8 - Q7 - 3 marks
A pilot has 6 of 8 pupils leaving Question 3 blank. Give two possible causes and a next step.
Hint
A blank response does not tell you the reason by itself.
Stage 8 - Q8 - 3 marks
Design linked questions to test whether travel time differs by travel method.
Hint
Both answers must refer to the same journey.
Stage 8 - Q9 - 3 marks
Two surveys use “hours last week” and “minutes on a usual day”. Can the raw answers be directly compared? Explain.
Hint
Check both the measurement unit and the time period.
Stage 8 - Q10 - 5 marks
Challenge: design four questions to compare pupils’ reading habits by year group. Explain how each question contributes and name one pilot check.
Hint
Start with the comparison you want to make, then ask only questions that supply the required evidence.