Surveys 2008 April S Student Questionnaire on Reading Comprehension Tes

Student Questionnaire on Reading Comprehension Tes

1.  * School -- Select --Junior High (Grades 7-9)High School (Grades 10-12)Adult EducationUniversity     * 2. Who are you? -- Select --ParentStudentTeacher   3.  * These questions apply to ESL/EFL students taking reading comprehension tests in English. Please choose one answer only.     * 4. I understand what is expected of me when I do a reading comprehension test. Yes No Undecided   5.  * I understand the main idea of the text. Yes No Undecided   6.  * I can find supporting ideas for the main idea of the text. Yes No Undecided   7.  * I understand the test questions. Yes No Undecided   8.  I can focus on the questions and find the answers. Yes No Undecided   9.  * I apply reading strategies such as KWL, scanning, and other skills when taking a reading comprehension test. Yes No Undecided   10.  * I pass (55 and up) most of my reading comprehension tests. Yes No Undecided   11.  * My marks are improving in reading comprehension tests. Yes No Undecided   12.  * I feel fine during a reading comprehension test in English. Yes No Undecided   13.  * I feel relaxed during a reading comprehension test. Yes No Undecided   14.  * I use relaxation exercises and techniques to help me relax when taking reading comprehension tests. Yes No Undecided     * 15. How do you feel when you find out you are going to have a reading comprehension test (unseen) in English?   I don't like it.   I think about failing the test.   I feel fine.   I feel uncomfortable.   16.  What do you do after you find out?   I start preparing for the test.   I don't do anything.   I tell my parents about it.   I try to forget about it.   17.  How do you feel on the day of the test?   I have a stomach ache.   I feel fine.   I don't want to go to school.   I feel uncomfortable.   18.  How do you feel while you are waiting for the test paper?   I feel fine.   I feel uncomfortable.   I feel that I don't know anything.   I know I am going to do well.   19.  What do you do when you receive the test paper?   I check to see how many questions there are.   I look around the classroom at the other students.   I start the test.   I don't do anything.   20.  What thoughts do you have during the test?   I wish I had prepared myself better.   I won't have enough time.   I am doing great.   I wish I could be somewhere else.   21.  What happens after a reading comprehension test (unseen) ?   I feel fine.   I feel that I could have done better.   I feel that I needed more time.   I don't think about the test when I finish it.   22.  what happens when you get home ?   I talk with my parents about the test.   I talk to my friends about how I did.   I go about my usual routine.   I keep thinking about the test.   23.  How do you feel the day you get your test back?   I worry about the grade I will receive.   I am fine.   I don't want to see my test.   I don't feel comfortable.   24.  It's important to do well on reading comprehension (unseen) tests in English.   Because English is a very important subject.   Because my parents expect me to do well.   Because it shows my knowledge of English.   I don't think it shows my knowledge of English.   25. These questions are for parents of ESL/EFL learners. * How do you react when you find out that your son/daughter is going to have an English test?   I suggest tutoring lessons.   I feel anxious.   I don't react.   I ask what the test is going to be on.   26.  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree * English is a very important language.   27.  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree * English reading comprehension tests are too difficult for my daughter/son.   28.  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree My daughter/son gets anxious when there is a reading comprehension test in school.   29.  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree My daughter/son doesn't have the skills and strategies on how to take ESL reading comprehension tests.   30.  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree * Reading strategies would improve reading comprehension in English.   31.  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree * Stress management and relaxation exercises would improve student performance on reading comprehension tests.   32.  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree * High scores on reading comprehension tests are very important.   33. These questions are for ESL/EFL teachers. Strongly Agree Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly Disagree * ESL/EFL students are anxious during reading comprehension tests in English. * ESL/EFL students would benefit from reading strategies on how to take reading comprehension tests. * ESL/EFL students would benefit from relaxation exercises before reading comprehension tests. * ESL/EFL students would benefit from learning how to manage test anxiety. * ESL/EFL teachers should teach stress management and relaxation skills. * ESL/EFL teachers should do relaxation exercises with their students before a reading comprehension test. * ESL/EFL teachers should teach reading strategies and skills. * ESL/EFL teachers should use supportive language techniques to raise their students' self esteem before a reading comprehension test. * It is the up to first language teachers to teach reading strategies and not ESL/EFL teachers. * ESL/EFL students don't need reading strategies to do a reading comprehension test in English.   34.  Most Some Many None A few * --------------of my ESL/EFL students are/were anxious during reading comprehension tests.

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