Advocates for Self-Government

For Educators

The Quiz,
in your classroom.

Free lesson plans, printable quiz handouts, and a new live-session tool that lets students take the quiz in real time on their own devices.

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The Kit

Everything you need to run the Quiz with your students.

All materials are free for educators. Use as a single class activity, a multi-day unit, or a pre/post comparison across the semester.

Lesson plans

Grade 9–12 and intro college. Ranges from a 30-minute single-class activity to a multi-day unit.

Discussion guides

Prompts and frameworks for class discussion after the quiz, keyed to common civics standards.

Printable handouts

Paper versions of the quiz and the political-types reference chart, sized for standard letter and A4.

Pre/post survey templates

Track how students' views shift over the semester with paired surveys designed to mirror the quiz.

Aggregate outcomes report

At year-end, request a confidential report comparing your class's aggregate results to national patterns.

New

Run the Quiz live, with the whole class.

Generate a session in one click. Students join from their own devices via QR code or short URL. Watch aggregate results form on the chart in real time.

1

Start a session

From your educator dashboard, click New Live Session. A QR code and short URL are generated instantly.

2

Students join

Students scan the QR code or enter the short URL on any device — phone, tablet, or laptop. No app, no account, no setup.

3

See results form live

Watch each student's response appear on the Nolan Chart in real time. Aggregate patterns become a starting point for discussion.

Try a live session

Aligned with

C3 Framework·NCSS Standards·AP US Government·Common Core Literacy in History/Social Studies

Each lesson plan is tagged with the specific standards it addresses.

What teachers say.

The pre/post survey changed how I think about my own teaching. My students' political views shifted noticeably toward greater tolerance of opposing viewpoints by the end of the semester — and I had the data to show it.
Sarah K. · AP US Government · Placeholder High School
Live sessions transformed a 50-minute civics block into the most engaged I've ever seen my students. They literally cheered when their dot showed up on the chart.
Marcus T. · 9th Grade Social Studies · Placeholder Academy
I've used the quiz for six years. The new materials and the live-session tool are genuine upgrades — and it's still free, which is remarkable.
Dr. Elena R. · Political Science · Placeholder Community College

Request the classroom kit.

Tell us a bit about your class and we'll send a tailored kit. Typically arrives by email within 2 business days; printed materials on request.

By submitting this form you agree to be contacted at the email address provided. We don't sell or share educator information.

Educator FAQ

Is it really free? What's the catch?
It's really free. The Advocates is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, and the classroom program is one of the ways we further our mission. The only thing we ask is that you complete an optional outcomes survey at year-end so we can improve the materials.
How much class time does it take?
Flexible. The quiz itself runs under 2 minutes. With discussion, a single-class activity is 30–50 minutes. The multi-day unit version is typically 3 class periods. The pre/post comparison runs the full semester but takes minimal additional class time.
Can I modify the materials?
Yes. The lesson plans are templates, not scripts. Adapt freely to your students, your standards, and your goals. We do ask that the quiz itself not be modified — the question wording is the result of decades of refinement, and the political-type mapping depends on it.
How does the live-session tool work technically?
It's a web app — no install, no account creation, no email required for students. You start a session from your educator dashboard, share the QR code or short URL with your class, and watch results appear on the Nolan Chart in real time. Works on any device with a modern browser. Compatible with school networks; no admin permissions required.

Have a question that's not here? Email classroom_teachers@theadvocates.org or use the contact form.

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