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.:Consensogram
	WHAT IS IT? A consensogram is a tool that allows individuals to view their responses in relation to the entire group. It measures a group's perceptions and provides a chart of the frequency of distribution of the responses. It mimics a histogram in appearance. The major difference between the consensogram and the histogram is that the histogram is based on data, and the consensogram is more subjective because it is based on perceptions. It is an excellent tool to use with large groups of people when time is limited.
	WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
	WHEN IS IT USED? Assessing needs, attitudes, or knowledge Building consensus Focusing the group to issue at hand Reaching a group consensus on group's overall knowledge about subject at hand Exploring multiple perspectives Rating student’s understanding of a given topic
	HOW IS IT MADE? Clearly state the objective of the exercise. Determine the degree of measurement. Numerical Scale Words like – I don’t know, I have basic info, I know answer, I understand why, I can explain to others Draw the chart with empty columns. Have each person put a sticker above the number or words that they agree with. *By observing where most of the stickers are, you can tell if there is group consensus on the issue. The completed chart will indicate the degree of knowledge on the issue. The teacher can adjust her lesson based on the knowledge of the students.