Mid-Year Survey (2013-2014)



A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.


  1. I receive useful feedback on my progress from my teacher.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher tells us that with hard work, we can all succeed in understanding the material.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. When my teacher uses technology (e.g., websites, online videos, and online games) in class, it helps me learn.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher treats all students fairly in this class.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher sets a high standard not only for my work but for every student's work.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher makes it clear what our best work looks like in this class.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. Student behavior does NOT interfere with my learning.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher encourages us to accept different points of view when they are expressed in class.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher asks questions to be sure we are following along when he or she is teaching.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher explains content well throughout a lesson.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. In this class, students listen and respond to explanations from other students.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher makes it safe for all students to participate in classroom discussions.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. In this class, I must pay attention in order to learn.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. When I struggle to answer a question, my teacher makes sure I understand.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. The teacher and students respect each other in this class.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. Student behavior is not a problem in this class.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. The material in this class is clearly taught.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher in this class makes me feel that he or she really cares about me.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. Students are asked to respect differences by this teacher.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. To help explain what I need to know, my teacher includes real-world examples in class.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher really tries to understand how students feel about things.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher uses questions in class, tests, and/or projects to find out what I know.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. When he or she is teaching us, my teacher thinks we understand even when we don't.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher wants me to explain my answers—why I think what I think.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. Students have the chance to do more challenging work during class.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. I get helpful comments to let me know what I did wrong on my HOMEWORK assignments. (Do you agree?)
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher expects me to take responsibility for my learning.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. During a lesson, my teacher asks us whether we understand.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher uses a variety of ways to help all students learn (e.g., draw pictures; talk out loud; use slides; write on board; play games).
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. In this class, I learn from my mistakes.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. What I am learning in this class will help me in my life.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher applies classroom rules evenly across all groups in this class.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. If (or when) bullying occurs my teacher does (or would do) something about it. *
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher, provides learning experiences that makes me want to learn more.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. I work hard in this class because my teacher works hard to help us learn.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher uses a variety of ways to assess our understanding.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. I work with different groups of students in this class.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. In this class, students are encouraged to give their opinions during class discussions.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher helps students to go beyond "just passing a class" so they can really succeed in the class.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher will ask me to improve my work if it is not up to her or his standard. (Do you agree?)
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher uses a variety of ways to help us learn (e.g., whole-class activities, group work, hands-on activities, individual work).
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. Before a lesson begins, my teacher reviews content from the last class.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher uses open-ended questions that enable me to think of multiple possible answers.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. I know that I have to get the work done in this class.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. If I don't understand something, my teacher finds a way for me to understand.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. I get helpful comments to let me know what I did wrong on my ASSESSMENTS. (Do you agree?)
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. In this class, mistakes are okay if you tried your best.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. My teacher asks me to explain my thinking until he or she is sure I understand.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. The teacher sets up different activities to help students understand the lesson.
    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. In discussing my work, my teacher uses a positive tone even if my work needs improvement.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree