[MCAS Logo] Spring 2011 Student Questionnaire Grade 10 DIRECTIONS Mark your answers to the following questions in the box labeled Student Questionnaire on the inside back cover of your Student Answer Booklet. If none of the answer options apply to you, leave the question blank. Please ask your teacher for help if you are not sure how to answer any of these questions. 1. How does using a computer compare with working by hand when you are completing school assignments such as reports or essays? A. It is a lot easier to write on a computer than by hand. B. It is somewhat easier to write on a computer than by hand. C. It doesn’t make any difference whether I write on a computer or by hand. D. It is somewhat harder to write on a computer than by hand. E. It is a lot harder to write on a computer than by hand. 2. What types of tests have you taken on a computer? Choose all that apply. A. multiple choice B. essay C. combination of multiple-choice questions and written responses D. I have never taken a test on a computer. E. I don’t know. 3. What are your plans after high school? A. attend a four-year college B. attend a two-year college C. join the military D. work full time E. other F. I don’t know. 4. If you are not planning to attend a two- or four-year college, which of the following best describes your plans for future job training? (If you are planning to attend a two- or four-year college, skip this question.) A. attend college sometime in the future for vocational training or credentialing B. attend a post-secondary vocational school for more advanced training C. on-the-job training D. I do not plan to seek future job training. E. I don’t know. 5. Which of the following best describes the English/language arts course or courses you are taking or have taken this year? Choose all that apply. A. general English/grade 10 English B. American literature C. world literature D. A.P. English (language or literature) E. other English/language arts course F. I am not taking/have not taken an English/language arts course this year. 6. Which of the following best describes the math course you are taking or have taken this year? A. general math or applied math B. algebra I C. geometry D. algebra II E. integrated math F. advanced math (for example, trigonometry, pre-calculus, discrete mathematics) 7. Which of the following best describes the math course you are planning to take in grades 11 and 12? Choose all that apply. A. general math or applied math B. algebra I C. geometry D. algebra II E. integrated math F. advanced math (for example, trigonometry, pre-calculus, discrete mathematics) 8. If you are planning to take advanced math in grades 11 or 12, which of the following best describes the course or courses you are planning to take? Choose all that apply. (If you are not planning to take advanced math in grades 11 or 12, skip this question.) A. trigonometry B. pre-calculus C. calculus D. discrete mathematics E. probability and statistics F. other 9. Which of the following best describes the science and/or technology/engineering course or courses you are taking or have taken this year? Choose all that apply. A. biology B. chemistry C. introductory physics D. technology/engineering E. other (for example, general science, integrated science, physical science, earth science) F. I am not taking/have not taken a science and/or technology/engineering course this year. 10. Approximately how much time do you spend on laboratory activities or investigations in science and/or technology/engineering class each week? A. less than 30 minutes each week B. about 30 minutes each week C. about 1 hour each week D. about 2 hours each week E. 3 or more hours each week F. I do not have laboratory activities or investigations in my science and/or technology/engineering class. 11. Which of the following best describes the U.S. history course you are taking or have taken this year? A. U.S. history I (to 1877) B. U.S. history II (1877 to 2001) C. I am taking/have taken a U.S. history course this year, but it’s not listed here. D. I am not taking/have not taken a U.S. history course this year. Think about a typical day at your school as you respond to the following statements. 12. Students are encouraged to give their opinions during class discussions. A. in nearly all class discussions B. in the majority of class discussions C. in some class discussions D. in a few class discussions E. in no class discussions 13. Students are encouraged to ask questions in class. A. in nearly all classes B. in the majority of classes C. in some classes D. in a few classes E. in no classes 14. Students are encouraged to explain their ideas in class. A. almost always B. usually C. sometimes D. seldom E. almost never 15. Student behavior is under control in my classes. A. in nearly all classes B. in the majority of classes C. in some classes D. in a few classes E. in no classes 16. Students stay busy, and time is not wasted in class. A. in nearly all classes B. in the majority of classes C. in some classes D. in a few classes E. in no classes 17. In my classes, teachers take time to explain complicated ideas. A. in nearly all classes B. in the majority of classes C. in some classes D. in a few classes E. in no classes 18. In my classes, if students are confused, teachers explain in another way. A. in nearly all classes B. in the majority of classes C. in some classes D. in a few classes E. in no classes 19. In my classes, learning is enjoyable. A. in nearly all classes B. in the majority of classes C. in some classes D. in a few classes E. in no classes 20. In my classes, students get individual attention when they need it. A. strongly agree B. agree C. neither agree nor disagree D. disagree E. strongly disagree 21. In my classes, teachers encourage me to do my best. A. in nearly all classes B. in the majority of classes C. in some classes D. in a few classes E. in no classes 22. Adults in my school treat students with respect. A. strongly agree B. agree C. neither agree nor disagree D. disagree E. strongly disagree 23. Adults in my school have high expectations that every student will succeed. A. strongly agree B. agree C. neither agree nor disagree D. disagree E. strongly disagree Page 1 of 5