Which of the following is used to measure student responses via scaled devices for self-reporting feelings?

• A. Self-report scales
• B. Attendance logs
• C. Grade point averages
• D. Anecdotal notes

Answer: (A)

The main idea is using student-reported data collected on a standardized scale. Self-report scales are designed so students rate their own feelings, moods, or attitudes on a numeric or ordered scale—often delivered through digital devices like tablets or computers. This approach captures the student’s personal perception of their emotional state in a structured way that can be quantified and tracked over time. For example, a quick mood check might ask a student to rate how anxious they feel on a 1–5 scale or to rate their overall mood today.

This contrasts with other options: attendance logs record whether someone is present, not how they feel; grade point averages reflect academic performance rather than emotional states; anecdotal notes are qualitative observations, not standardized scaled self-reports.