Attitude Survey

 

What:

Attitude surveys are used to determine areas in which students exhibit interests or how students feel about a specific task - for example, reading.

 

Who:

These surveys can be used for all ages; can be purchased, but also developed by teacher.

 

Why:

These surveys are used to determine reading preferences, and opinion towards and about reading.

 

When:

Attitud surveys should be used as needed, but preferably at the beginning of school or working with the student.

 

How:

1. Develop questions to determine interests and/or attitude or use a pre-developed one.

2. Questions can be read and recorded by the assessor or writtenn by the student - usually more effective when recorded by the teacher.

3. Can also use pictures - especially for younger students.

4. Use information to develop rapport with student and to aid you in selection of materials for teaching purposes.