compare and analyze information

The Polling the Nations database has information documenting opinions from more than 100 countries in addition to the United States.  The comparisons reveal a fascinating range of ideas from around the world.

compare information from current real life situations thus adding an element of interest to the usual teaching material

Polls examine much more than questions about political races.  There are questions about opinions, beliefs, knowledge and behavior.  They introduce issues that are current and relevant to everyday life, making the material more interesting for students.


select and use charts and graphs to display information
Not only is it a valuable learning experience but it is also great fun for students to experiment with  a variety  of  graphical presentations to display survey findings.