We often receive questions about the length of time it takes students to complete the Student Survey. More specifically, we are sometimes asked if the time required to complete a survey is based on the choice of measures selected by districts. We have conducted a number of analyses and have found that the time it takes for students to complete the survey is not necessarily a function of how many measures, or what measures are selected by a district, but rather the techniques some schools use during survey preparation and implementation.
The PDF below provides you with thoughts to consider as you are preparing to implement your surveys.