Et student survey results spring 2011 sfs all schools
1. Classroom Structures that Engage Students (CSES)
The work we do in class results in products I like to show to my family or Completely False
friends. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
Sometimes it is hard for me to pay attention in school. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
Most of what is important to be a success I will learn in school. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
Sometimes we work in groups and sometimes we work alone on Completely False
schoolwork and homework. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
If I don't do as well on an assignment as I hoped, my teachers let me Completely False
redo it. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
What I learn in school is hard and unclear. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
My teachers tell us in advance exactly how a product, project, or other Completely False
assignment will be graded. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I am not very interested in the things I learn in school. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
The products I create in school are important to me. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I use what I learn in my classes to figure out new situations or solve real- Completely False
world problems. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I take pride in the work I do for school. Completely False
2. I take pride in the work I do for school.
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
My teachers make all of the classroom decisions. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
Sometimes the work students do in my school is actually used by adults Completely False
in the school or community. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
In my classes, we learn in new ways outside of school, like going to the Completely False
zoo, or a museum, or a play. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
What I learn in school will not really help me as an adult. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I work hard in my classes because the work is important to me. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
In my classes, my teacher likes us to have other students read or view Completely False
our work. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
My teachers ask for feedback on how they should grade assignments or Completely False
projects. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
We usually work individually on assignments or projects. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
What I learn in one class usually does not help me in other classes. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I get to be creative in my classes. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
3. I get to be creative in my classes.
A Little True
Completely True
I do not work on assignments with people outside of school. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
The work that I do in my classes seems like the same kind of work that I Completely False
might do for a job one day. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
In school, when I research a topic, I often get to choose how to present Completely False
the information, like in a presentation, poster, paper, or movie. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
My teachers make uninteresting subjects exciting to learn about. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
The typical way we learn in my classes is by listening to the teacher Completely False
lecture. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
My schoolwork makes me want to learn things that I wasn't interested in Completely False
before. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
My teachers are the only ones who decide how my schoolwork is Completely False
graded. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
In my classes, we do a lot of different kinds of learning activities. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
If I give a wrong answer to a question in class, I feel embarrassed. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
In my classes, we study the things I am interested in. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
4. The main way that I am judged on how well I learn the material is with Completely False
the score I get on a test or quiz. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I understand what I need to do in my classes to be successful. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
My teachers let me know how I am doing in their class on a regular Completely False
basis, not just when they return graded assignments or tests. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
The work I do in school does not matter to me. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
My teachers help me to learn subjects in different ways-- sometimes we Completely False
will write a paper, and other times we work on a project, or do hands-on A Little False
activities. Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I do not like to try new things in my classes. I'd much rather do things Completely False
that I have done before. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
Often my teachers give assignments that allow us to work together in Completely False
groups. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I don't know what it takes to get good grades in some of my classes. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
In my classes, there is often something new and interesting happening. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I usually throw away the work I do in school after I get a grade, unless Completely False
my teacher tells me that I will need it later. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
In my classes, my teachers know what interests me. Completely False
A Little False
5. In my classes, my teachers know what interests me.
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
My friends and family are not really interested in my schoolwork. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
When we get new class assignments, my teachers usually show Completely False
examples of a completed assignment that was done really well. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
Most of my schoolwork has little to do with the real world. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I am able to show my understanding of a topic in different ways, not just Completely False
through tests, quizzes, and written homework. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
When my teachers return graded assignments, I am often unsure as to Completely False
why I received the grade they gave. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
I answer questions in class, even if I am not sure my answer is right. Completely False
A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
Sometimes my teachers ask us to do assignments where we have to Completely False
contact or work with adults outside of the school. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
The work I do in school really only matters to me, my parents and my Completely False
teacher. A Little False
Neither True or False
A Little True
Completely True
Mean
Product 3.85
Process 3.19
Content 3.23
CSES_TOTAL 3.43
Student Engagement
6. I enjoy being involved in after school activities and really believe that Not at All Like Me
they help me grow as a person. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
When we start a new unit, I like to know exactly what it takes to get a Not at All Like Me
good grade. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I really enjoy learning so I don't consider it 'work', even when it's Not at All Like Me
challenging. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I am not interested in the topics I learn about in school usually I think Not at All Like Me
about other things, or daydream. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
When we start a new unit, I just start working on each assignment and Not at All Like Me
hope I've done well enough to get by. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I feel that nearly any topic can be highly interesting, once I get into it. Not at All Like Me
Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
When we start a new unit, I like to make sure that I understand what I Not at All Like Me
am learning. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
Some of the topics I learn about in school aren't that interesting. I try to Not at All Like Me
look interested to stay out of trouble. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I do not participate in extracurricular activities. I like to leave school as Not at All Like Me
soon as it is over. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
School doesn't matter to me. I can't stand being here. Not at All Like Me
Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I keep a list of exactly what is needed to get a high grade and mentally Not at All Like Me
check things off as I complete them. Not Really Like Me
7. I keep a list of exactly what is needed to get a high grade and mentally
check things off as I complete them.
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
Most of my schoolwork is junk. No one can make me do it. Not at All Like Me
Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
Learning at school is really important to me because it will help me to get Not at All Like Me
into a good college and find a good job when I finish school. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I focus on my schoolwork when studying and I am constantly checking to Not at All Like Me
make sure I understand the material. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
When I complete my assignments I tend not to go back and check over Not at All Like Me
my work. I'm just glad to be done! Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I don't really think about following rules and acting positively. It's just the Not at All Like Me
way I am. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I work just hard enough to stay out of trouble. Not at All Like Me
Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
It's important to me that the work I do represents my best effort and Not at All Like Me
helps me grow. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I follow the school rules so my teachers will know that I am a good Not at All Like Me
student and give me good grades. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I do not plan time for studying or completing assignments. Not at All Like Me
Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I always do all that is required to get high grades, and nothing more. Not at All Like Me
Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
8. I participate in many extracurricular activities because it helps me make Not at All Like Me
friends and it is important in the college admissions process. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I always know how well I've done on my schoolwork. When I don't do as Not at All Like Me
well as I like, I think about what I might do differently next time. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I spend enough time in this school just doing the basics. I do not Not at All Like Me
participate in extracurricular activities that are not required, unless my Not Really Like Me
parents really push me. Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
Some of the topics I learn about in school aren't that interesting but I still Not at All Like Me
pay attention so I can get a good grade. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I don't pay much attention to anything we study. It's not worth my time. Not at All Like Me
Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I work hard in school. My parents expect it of me and I hope to get into a Not at All Like Me
good college. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
When I get a bad grade on a test or assignment, I usually see it coming. Not at All Like Me
I read the teacher's comments carefully or ask her what I might have Not Really Like Me
done differently to get a better grade. Question: Please select the choice Neither Like or Not Like Me
that best describes what you th A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I just do enough on each assignment to get the grades that keep my Not at All Like Me
teachers and parents off my back. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
The stuff we study in school is of no interest to me. They can't make me Not at All Like Me
pay attention. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I have to go to school because the law and my parents insist and I really Not at All Like Me
don't want to be unemployed when I'm older. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
Learning at school is important to me because what I learn helps me Not at All Like Me
grow as a person and will provide the foundation for my future. Not Really Like Me
9. Learning at school is important to me because what I learn helps me
grow as a person and will provide the foundation for my future.
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I often don't know what my grade will be until I get my assignment back. Not at All Like Me
When my teacher writes comments on assignments, I don't read them Not Really Like Me
unless I have to. Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
School isn't at all important to me. I have no idea why we need to go Not at All Like Me
through this stuff. Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
I follow the school rules because I do not want to get in trouble. Not at All Like Me
Not Really Like Me
Neither Like or Not Like Me
A Little Like Me
A Lot Like Me
Mean
Behavioral 3.84
Emotional 4.19
Cognitive 3.73
Count
Intrinsically Engaged 113
Tactical 99
Compliant 22
Withdrawn 8
Defiant 4
Indeterminate 5