STAAR Reflection 2013 - (copy)


         

       

Name (optional): 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

Overall, what could you have done differently to better prepare yourself for today's Social Studies STAAR test?*


On a scale of A to F, how prepared were you for this year's STAAR test?*
A B C D F


Which projects helped you best in preparing for the STAAR?

      A B C D F    
  Jamestown & Plymouth Venn Diagram   
  Timeline on the American Revolution   
  7 Principles of the Constitution Human Statues   
  North & South Venn Diagram   
  ABC Book   


I believe my teacher(s) adequately prepared me for this year's Social Studies STAAR test.*
Yes
No


Overall, what advice do you have for your teachers for planning next year's activities and lessons?*


I believe I met my personal goal on the Social Studies STAAR test.*
Yes
No


How successful were the following activities and assignments in preparing you and reviewing information for the STAAR? Please rank the assignments in order of how much each helped you be successful. (1 being most helpful)*
    1 2 3   N/A
ABC Book    
STAAR Wampum    
Daily era readings, writings, and STAAR practice questions    


What could your teachers have done differently to prepare you better for this year's Social Studies STAAR test? Pick any and all that apply.*
Made benchmarks more difficult.
Added more reading to class assignments.
Assigned less group work.
Used more maps, graphs, and graphic organizers.
Practice more test-taking strategies.
Added more writing to class assignments.
Spent more time focusing on STAAR rather than class content.
Make quizzes and tests timed exams.


How helpful were the Social Studies stations during the 1 day rotation? Please rank them according to their helpfulness. (1 is most helpful)*
    1 2 3 4
American Hero Hall of Fame Gallery Tour  
BINGO  
Online games  
Online videos  


What did you do to help you prepare for this year's test? Choose any and all that apply to you.*
Attended tutoring
Played online games
Completed class work consistently
Retook quizzes when needed
Studied glossaries
Studied specifically for STAAR
Asked questions when confused
Studied spiral





Mr. Johnston
8th Grade US History instructor
Geeter Middle School
Memphis, TN