Survey example: Parent survey about assessment and testing

This is an example of an AI survey for parents about assessment and testing—see and try the example. Honest parent feedback on how assessment and testing works in schools can be difficult to capture in a way that’s personal and detailed.

Creating effective parent assessment and testing surveys takes time, and results often feel too surface-level or lack real context.

Specific specializes in conversational, AI-driven surveys—every tool on this page is built by us, designed for deeper, more actionable feedback.

What is a conversational survey and why AI makes it better for parent feedback

If you’ve ever struggled with low quality or impersonal replies when asking parents about assessment and testing, you know how easily surveys can miss the mark. Traditional online surveys see disappointing response rates—usually only 10% to 15%, mostly due to survey fatigue and generic questions that feel cold instead of caring. [1] We created this AI survey example to show what’s possible when you flip the script on old-school survey forms.

Conversational surveys use AI to create an experience that feels more like a chat than a questionnaire. Parents answer questions that build on their previous replies, just like a real conversation. It’s engaging—and works: AI-powered conversational surveys often get 70% to 90% completion rates, far ahead of form-based surveys. [2]

Why use AI for parent surveys?

• Dynamic engagement—each reply shapes the next question, making parents feel heard.

• Higher completion rates—parents are more likely to finish a chat than a form. [2]

• Richer insights—AI follow-ups clarify and deepen responses without manual effort.

Specific offers best-in-class conversational survey experiences. As parents move through the survey, the whole process feels natural and seamless—leading to more honest answers. Want a guide on how to create parent surveys about assessment and testing? We’ve covered step-by-step advice there.

Automatic follow-up questions based on previous reply

What sets Specific apart is the use of AI-powered follow-up questions. As parents respond, the AI agent instantly asks targeted follow-ups based on their unique replies. This isn’t a rigid script—it’s more like talking to a real person who knows when more details are needed. The result? Clearer, more useful feedback and less “guesswork” for schools or teachers interpreting results.

Here’s what happens if you don’t ask follow-ups:

• Parent: “The tests feel too long.”

• AI follow-up: “Can you share what makes them feel too long? Is it the time limit, the content, or something else?”

Without the follow-up, you might misunderstand what needs changing. Smart follow-up questions untangle vague replies, making context crystal clear. It saves time (no chasing parents with extra emails) and makes every response more actionable.

Try out this feature in the automatic AI follow-up questions tour—it’s a shift from static forms and core to making even big surveys feel personal.

Adding follow-ups turns a survey into a conversation—that’s what makes it a true conversational survey.

Easy editing, like magic

Editing a parent assessment and testing survey with Specific takes seconds—all in a simple chat. You describe changes in plain English (“Make the first question friendlier” or “Add a question about at-home test prep”), and our AI survey editor does the work instantly. No fiddling with question logic or clunky forms—just smart, expert updates, every time. Take a look at the AI survey editor for details.

Flexible delivery: shareable link or embed in-product

Getting your survey to parents is crucial for high response rates and honest answers. With Specific, you have two easy options—pick what matches your needs:

• Sharable landing page surveys—Perfect for emailing or texting parents, posting in newsletters, or sharing at PTA meetings. Just send a link and parents respond on any device, no sign-in needed.

  • Great for open parent feedback after report cards or statewide testing.

  • Works well for large or diverse parent groups—quick to distribute and easy to access.

• In-product surveys—If you have a parent portal or school app, you can embed the AI survey right inside the platform.

  • Catches feedback in real time as parents use your system.

  • Boosts response rates since parents can reply without leaving the portal.

Assessment and testing surveys often go out on landing pages for convenience, but in-product surveys are ideal if you want feedback tied to specific school events.

Instant AI-powered insights from survey responses

Once parents respond, AI survey analysis kicks in with Specific. No more hours lost in spreadsheets—AI instantly summarizes replies, highlights key themes, and spots patterns. Get a quick read on what matters most, from concerns about test length to compliments on fair grading. Want to see how this works? Here’s a deep dive on how to analyze parent assessment and testing survey responses with AI.

Automatic topic detection, combined with the option to chat directly with Specific’s AI about results, makes analyzing survey responses with AI faster than ever. It’s automated survey insights you can trust—no waiting, just clarity. [4]

See this assessment and testing survey example now

Try this parent survey about assessment and testing yourself and see how conversational AI-driven surveys make feedback richer and easier—no more guesswork, just real insights.