Students were asked to rank three types of feedback—individual verbal feedback, class feedback, and written feedback—from most to least helpful. The majority of students ranked individual verbal feedback as the most helpful, citing that it was clear, personalized, and timely.

• 60% ranked individual verbal feedback as their top choice.

• 25% ranked class feedback as most helpful, especially when it included clear examples or group revisions.

• Only 15% ranked written feedback as most helpful, often noting that it was harder to understand or came too late to apply.

These results suggest that students value feedback that is personal, immediate, and specific to their own work. While written and class feedback still play a role, prioritizing one-on-one verbal feedback may have the greatest impact on learning and engagement.

While class feedback and written feedback still support learning, they may be more effective when used to reinforce or follow up on individualized guidance. To support all learners, a layered approach that starts with verbal feedback and builds toward written or group strategies may lead to stronger engagement and better outcomes.

23 prefer whole class feedback with clear examples and time for revision

15 prefer written feedback, but commented on the timeliness of receiving it.