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Hello: You are invited to participate in a study of how teacher's in certain New York City Public Schools feel about standardized testing in elementary schools. In this survey, approximately 40 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about their feelings on students in elementary schools taking these tests. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.
Your survey responses will be stricly confidential. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Jonathan Licata at 631-813-1446 or by email at the email address specified below.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
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1. Please check the age group you fall under. |
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2. Please check the appropriate box: |
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3. How many years have you been teaching for New York City Public Schools? |
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4. Do you live within the five buroughs of New York City? |
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5. Do you teach or have you ever taught a grade level that takes a standardized test? |
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6. Do you feel that preperation for these standardized tests takes away from valuable, teacher based, instructional time? |
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7. Do you feel that elementary students should be judged by their scores on standardized tests? |
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8. Which form of evaluating students do you find most accurate? |
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9. Do feel a student should be retained to his/her grade if they do not meet the required score on a state issued standardized test? |
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