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Writing and Learning Activities 2009-10: Form 1 Page 103 of 122
Writing and Learning Activities 2009-10: Form 1
For this survey, we are interested In the wide range of activities In which students are putting
words on paper (or computer) within the context of each school subject—for example, taking
notes, completing worksheets, recording data, recording calculations, or doing analyses and
summaries as well as writing more extended essays or reports. Most of the survey questions
involve rating scales or multiple choices, but there is space for you to add your own comments
about writing and learning within your subject area.
We will not identify individuals or schools in reports on this study. We will, however, use the
school name to locate demographic information about the students you teach and the
community in which they live. In which school do you teach?
________
School: ______________________City:_______________________ Zip Code:
Please choose one specific class section as the basis for your answers to this survey.
1. From the classes you teach, please select one specific class section that is most typical of
your teaching responsibilities this year (e.g., 3 rd period Algebra I).
Course title: __________________________________Grade level: _______________
How many students are in this class (on the class register for this section)? ________ students
2. Compared with others at this grade level in your school, how would you best
describe the ability level of this class? (Check one.)
□ Mixed (heterogeneously grouped)
□ Advanced placement/honors
□ Above average
□ Average
□ Below average
□ Remedial
□ Special education
□ Other (please specify):
________________________
3. How many students in this class speak a home language other than English? _________
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