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DeSSA Student Survey (Grade 11)

About the Survey
The objective of the DeSSA Student Survey is to collect information about the Smarter
assessments and related activities. We are expecting that all students who have just finished the
Smarter English language arts/Literacy and mathematics tests will take the survey. The survey
results will be summarized at the state and district levels. No individual responses will be
identified and/or used for other purposes.
Please follow the instructions from your teacher to (1) make sure that you are on the right survey
for the grade that you are currently enrolled; and (2) enter the district code provided by your
teacher in the Box below before starting the survey.
1. Enter your District Code:

Survey Questions
The survey consists of 19 questions. Read each question carefully, select the best response that
accurately reflects your opinion, and indicate it in the corresponding circle.
2.

In this school year, how often have your parents or your guardian discussed school and
learning with you?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.

Every day or almost every day

Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Rarely

In this school year, how often have you used a computer or internet to do school activities
for learning, for example, working on an assignment or a research paper in school or at
home?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Every day or almost every day

Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Rarely

4. In this school year, how often have your parents or your guardian communicated with your
teacher(s), for example, respond to your teacher(s) requests, call or visit school?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Once in a month
Once every other month
Once or twice a year
Rarely

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5.

In my English language arts class, I read texts repeatedly to help me understand new
vocabulary and what the author is telling me about the text.
a.
b.
c.
d.

6.

In this school year, my English language arts teacher usually asks me to read texts, collect
evidence from the texts, and answer questions about the texts.
a.
b.
c.
d.

7.

Almost every class

One or two classes a week
One or two classes a month
Rarely

In this school year, my science teacher usually asks me to review scientific literature,
analyze data, collect evidence, and write a summary of analysis about what I have read.
a.
b.
c.
d.

9.

Almost every class

One or two classes a week
One or two classes a month
Rarely

In this school year, my English language arts teacher usually asks me to write an essay
about the text I have read and share it with my classmates.
a.
b.
c.
d.

8.

Almost every class

One or two classes a week
One or two classes a month
Rarely

Once in a month
Once every other month
Once or twice a year
Rarely

In this school year, my social studies teacher usually asks me to review maps, economic
data or historical resources, collect evidence, and write a summary about what I have read.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Almost every class

One or two classes a week
One or two classes a month
Rarely

10. In this school year, my mathematics teacher usually asks me to solve real-world problems
using words, symbols, tables, charts, or diagrams to explain my solution.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Almost every class

One or two classes a week
One or two classes a month
Rarely

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11. In this school year, my mathematics teacher often asks me to model real-world problems
applying multiple mathematics concepts.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Almost every class

One or two classes a week
One or two classes a month
Rarely

12. I am comfortable to generate my responses to open-ended test questions.

a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly disagree
13. I feel that the classroom activities help me understand the associated performance tasks.
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly disagree
14. I feel that my English language arts class prepared me to do well on the Smarter English
language arts/Literacy test.
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly disagree
15. I feel that my Mathematics class prepared me to do well on the Smarter mathematics test.
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly disagree

16. I believe that I performed well on the Smarter English language arts/Literacy test.
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly disagree
17. I believe that I performed well on the Smarter mathematics test.

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a.
b.
c.
d.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

I have tried my best to do well on the Smarter English language arts/Literacy test.
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly disagree

19. I have tried my best to do well on the Smarter mathematics test.

a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly disagree
20. Please provide us with your comments and experience in taking the Smarter English
language arts/Literacy and mathematics assessments. If you wish, you may leave us your
name, school, and district for future contact.

Thank you!