Some questions don’t have a right answer — you just want to know how pupils feel.

The Sliding Scale in AfL Lens gives you that insight instantly. Pupils can quickly slide to show how confident they feel, how much they agree with a statement, or how well they think they’ve understood a topic. It’s fast, visual, and helps teachers make smarter decisions in the moment.

• Flexible use: Ideal for gauging confidence, agreement, effort, or understanding with just one quick motion.

• Instant confidence check: Pupils slide to show how sure they are about a concept or idea.

• Visual clarity: Each pupil’s slider position appears in Apple Classroom as changing screen colours, making class trends immediately obvious.

• Perfect for reflection: Great for quick self-assessment at the end of a lesson — “How confident are you about today’s topic?”

• Encourages honesty: Pupils who might not admit uncertainty aloud can quietly show it on the scale.

• Agree or disagree: Use the scale to explore opinions or ethical questions — for example, “Scientists should always prioritise protecting the environment over making new discoveries — agree or disagree?” Pupils slide to show their viewpoint, giving you an instant sense of class perspectives and sparking thoughtful discussion.