2009 Fine Arts Needs Assessment

Please take a moment to help us understand your "gifted education" experience in your fine arts classes.



  1. How much do you agree with this statement?
    There are adequate resources and materials for serving gifted students taking art in our schools.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. How much do you agree with this statement?
    When you are doing a graded activity, you are aware of how your grade is determined.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. What is your preference for how you are assessed (graded) on activities or assignments?
    written tests
    individual projects
    group projects
    individual hands-on assessment
    group hands-on assessment


  1. What fine arts courses are not adequately offered for gifted students at our school?
    Music Appreciation
    Computer Graphics
    Digital Photography
    Ceramics
    Concert Band
    Dance
    Fashion design
    Fine Craft
    Drama


  1. Rate your fine arts course on relevance to the real world.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Were you identified as “gifted” in your home school district? If so, in what areas?
    Yes
    No
    Math
    Science
    Language Arts
    History
    Fine Arts


  1. Are you aware that there are parent booster groups for each subject in the fine arts?

    Yes
    No


  1. How much do you agree with this statement?
    In your classroom assignments, you are asked to incorporate critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Do you find that students of differing abilities are provided opportunities to be equally challenged through modification of activities in the Fine Arts?
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. How much do you agree with this statement?
    In your classroom environment, you are encouraged to think creatively about your assignments.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. How much do you agree with this statement?
    Technology is adequately integrated in your fine arts class.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree





Art Teacher
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
Richmond, VA