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Homework Survey
for Students and Parents
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1. Are you, |
a student at Scotia-Glenville [Go to question 2]
a
parent or relative of a student at S-G [Go
to question 4]
a
community member [Go to question 6]
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| 2. Which school do you attend
? Please refer to the school from which you received your
homework assignments. |
Glendaal [Go to question 3]
Glen-Worden [Go to question 3]
Lincoln [Go to question 3]
Sacandaga [Go to question 3]
Junior High School [Go to question 6]
High School [Go to question 6]
Other [Go to question 6]
None [Go to question 6]
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| 3. What grade are you in?
Please refer to the grade from which you received your homework
assignments. |
Kindergarten [Go to question 6]
1st
[Go to question 6]
2nd
[Go to question 6]
3rd
[Go to question 6]
4th
[Go to question 6]
5th
[Go to question 6]
6th
[Go to question 6]
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| 4. Which school does the
student attend? Please refer to the school from which the
student received the homework assignments. |
Glendaal [Go to question 5]
Glen-Worden [Go to question 5]
Lincoln [Go to question 5]
Sacandaga [Go to question 5]
Junior High School [Go to question 6]
High School [Go to question 6]
Other [Go to question 6]
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| 5. What grade is the
elementary student in? Please refer to the grade from which the
student received the homework assignments. |
Kindergarten
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
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| 6. In your circumstances (as a
student, parent, or community member), homework is |
rarely a
problem.
a problem one or two times a
month.
a problem one or two times a
week.
a nightly problem.
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| 7. How much discord or
conflict revolves around homework? |
None.
Very little.
More than you would like.
More than is acceptable.
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| 8. The amount of homework
generally assigned is |
too much.
about right.
too little.
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| 9. Homework is generally |
too
difficult.
about the right level of
difficulty.
too easy.
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| 10. In general, homework
assignments are |
very
helpful and important.
often good, but could be
better.
often just busy work.
almost always a waste of time.
(Students, click here to [Go to
Question 15)]. From here on out you are referred to as
"the student.")
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| 11. How often do you look at
the student's completed homework before it is turned in? |
Rarely.
One or two times a month.
One or two times a week.
Nightly.
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| 12. How often do you help the
student complete a homework assignment? |
Rarely.
One or two times a month.
One or two times a week.
Nightly.
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| 13. How often do homework
assignments take too much adult time? |
Rarely.
One or two times a month.
More often than you would
like.
More often than is
acceptable.
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| 14. How often do you look at
the student's homework after the teacher returns it? |
Rarely.
One or two times a month.
One or two times a week.
Nightly.
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| 15. How often does returned
homework include helpful suggestions for making improvements (when
appropriate)? |
Nearly
every time.
At least once a week.
One or two times a month.
Rarely.
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| 16. How often does the
student complain about homework? |
Rarely.
One or two times a month.
One or two times a week.
Nightly.
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| 17. How often does the
student go to school without having completed one or more homework
assignments? |
Rarely.
One or two times a month.
One or two times a week.
Daily.
Don't know.
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| 18. What, if anything,
prevents the student from completing homework assignments? (Mark all
that apply). |
Not
enough time because of other homework assignments.
Not enough time because
of religious activities.
Not enough time because
of performing arts (music, dance, etc.).
Not enough time because
of sports activities.
Not enough time because
of volunteer service activities.
Not enough time because
of family responsibilities.
Not enough time --
other or unspecified.
Too lazy.
Don't care.
Homework is too
difficult.
Learning disability
or handicap.
No one is able to
help.
No one is willing to
help.
Family problems.
Personal problems
(emotional or physical).
Assignment not clear
or confusing.
Forgetfulness.
Rather do something
fun.
Rather spend time
with friends.
Rather watch TV.
Rather play
electronic or computer games.
Couldn't find out
what the assignment was.
Other (Please note in
comments, Q. 36, below.)
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| 19. How long does the student
work on homework per school day (on average) outside of school? |
0-15
minutes/day.
16-30 minutes/day.
31-45 minutes/day.
46-60 minutes/day.
1 to 1 1/2 hours/day.
1 1/2 to 2 hours/day.
More than 2 hours/day.
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| 20. When does the student
typically work on homework? |
Immediately after school.
Before dinner.
After dinner.
Last thing before going to
bed.
In the morning, before
school.
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| 21. Where does the student
typically work on homework? (Mark all that apply). |
In
a quiet room having a desk and reference books.
In a quiet room without
special homework furniture or books.
In a room where the
radio, TV, or other device is playing.
In a room where people
are talking or playing.
In a room with a
computer.
In a vehicle while
traveling.
In a commercial or
public building other than school.
At a sporting or
recreational activity.
At a private residence,
other than your home.
Other (Please note in
comments, Q. 36, below.)
(Students, click here to [Go to
Question 23]).
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| 22. How satisfied are you
with the times and places the student typically selects for
working on homework? |
Very
satisfied.
Satisfied.
Dissatisfied.
Very dissatisfied.
No opinion.
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| 23. How would you rate the
student's typical performance on homework assignments? |
Exceptional.
Above average.
Average.
Needs improving.
No opinion.
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| 24. Are teachers consistent
(either individually or collectively) in the enforcement of homework
policies? |
Yes.
More often than not, with
trivial exceptions.
More often than not, with
important exceptions.
No.
I don't know.
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| 25. How often are homework
assignments collected? |
Always
Usually
About half the time
Less than half the time.
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| 26. Do some teachers collect
homework less often than you would prefer? |
Yes
No.
Don't know.
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| 27. How satisfied are you
with the amount and quality of teacher comments on homework
assignments? |
Very
satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
No opinion.
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| 28. How often are homework
assignments graded with a mere checkmark or other similar cursory
mark? |
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Usually
Always
Don't know.
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| 29. Do some teachers mark
homework assignments less thoroughly than you would prefer? |
Yes
No
Don't know or no opinion.
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| 30. Which subjects, if any,
tend to cause the most homework problems? (Mark all that apply). |
Math
English language arts
Social studies
Science
Foreign languages
Technology
Health
Home & careers
Other (Please note in
comments, Q. 36, below.)
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| 31. Which homework
activities, if any, tend to cause the most homework problems? (Mark
all that apply). |
Writing assignments
Reading assignments
Assignments requiring
calculations
Studying for tests
Finding articles or
objects
Designing, drawing or
building objects
Organizing materials
Assignments requiring
teamwork with other classmates
Assignments requiring
parent or family participation
Assignments requiring
the cooperation of others outside the family
Assignments requiring
the use of computers
Assignments requiring
after school meetings
Assignments requiring
meetings at the homes of other students
Assignments requiring
the use of the library
Other (Please note in
comments, Q. 36, below.)
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| 32. During which times, if
any, should teachers refrain from giving homework? (Mark all that
apply). |
Before school performances or events involving many students.
Before holidays.
Over week-long breaks.
Before major,
important, or school-wide tests.
On Friday nights.
Other. (Please note in
comments, Q. 36, below.)
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| 33. Are there times when you
notice that homework is unusually heavy? (Mark all that apply). |
At
the beginning of the year.
At the beginning of the
quarter.
At the end of the
quarter.
At the end of the year.
Before holidays.
After holidays.
Before week-long
breaks.
After week-long breaks.
At other times. (Please
note in comments, Q. 36, below.)
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| 34. Which of the following
homework programs or policies would you support? (Mark all that
apply). |
No
district-wide policy--each teacher decides.
No district-wide
policy--each building decides.
Dropping the 3 lowest
homework scores during the quarter in each subject.
A teacher-supervised,
after-school homework study hall.
A procedure to resolve
homework problems within 5 days.
Written parental
permission to delay homework submission in special cases.
Time limits on homework
assignments varying by grade level.
Other. (Please note in
comments, Q. 36, below.)
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35. Please indicate whether
you are generally satisfied or dissatisfied with the following:
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36. Please include your comments:
Links to return to questions 18, 21,
30, 31, 32, 33,
and 34.
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