Senior Capstone Survey: Class Participation

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Hi Everyone!

My name is Emily Zhao and I am doing a Capstone project that looks at class participation and how it can impact students. I'm very eager to look at a broad range of policies in the school related to class participation. Would you please take my very brief survey--it would only take you a few minutes. This survey is completely anonymous and I will be using this data solely for the purpose of my capstone project.

I've also asked at the conclusion of the survey whether you would like to share your name and email and/or be interviewed. That's entirely up to you.

Thank you in advance for helping with my project! If you have any questions, concerns, or want to further learn about my project, please feel free to contact me at ezhao@bostonk12.org!

What grade are you in? *

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

Other:

How do you define class participation?
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What do you believe are the benefits of grading class participation?
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It motivates students to raise their hands more often + encourages them to use their voice during class

Confidence speaking in front of a group is essential to being a successful professional in a lot of jobs

If something is not worth a grade at BLS, many students won't work on it.

Holds students accountable for paying attention

Other:

Required

What do you believe are the drawbacks of grading class participation?
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There isn’t an equitable way to measure participation

It is not an accurate reflection of what a student knows.

It disproportionately harms students who prefer to contribute to class discussions in a manner other than verbal communication

Other:

Required

What 2 factors do you consider the most important and should be factored into a student's participation grade?

Verbal contribution

Non-verbal contribution

Coming to see an instructor during office hours

Written responses on paper (note taking)

Staying on task

Preparation for class

Discussion posts

Completing classwork/homework

Other:

Do you feel like teachers assess student participation in an equitable manner? *

Yes

Maybe

Other:

If you feel like it is not equitable, what do you think could be done?
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Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements.
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Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Society perceives an ideal student as one who is outspoken and extroverted.

I perceive an ideal student as one who is outspoken and extroverted

Educators value verbal participation at a greater expense compared to non-verbal participation.

Class participation grades are typically defined by the level of verbal participation.

Students who participate more have a greater understanding of the material.

Student demographic plays a role in class participation

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Society perceives an ideal student as one who is outspoken and extroverted.

I perceive an ideal student as one who is outspoken and extroverted

Educators value verbal participation at a greater expense compared to non-verbal participation.

Class participation grades are typically defined by the level of verbal participation.

Students who participate more have a greater understanding of the material.

Student demographic plays a role in class participation

Do you believe teachers should grade participation? *

Yes

Other:

Feel free to explain your answer for the above question.

Thoughts/Reflections/Anything Else: Feel free to add any thoughts or reflections or anything else you want to add.

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