Content Considerations

A number of the items refer to specific timeframes or specifically mention the class environment and teaching practices.

New this year!

Now available: Transition Back to School content

At this time we are unable to change any survey text within the system, therefore all of the questions will stay the same and we will not be changing the landing page text. For this reason, schools will need to provide clear instructions along with the login information for their students.

Finally, given the current climate, as well as the fact that students may be surveying from home, it is possible that the survey results will differ from historic results. We therefore recommend caution when interpreting the results, especially the classroom evaluative measures (effective learning time, expectations for success, relevance, rigour, positive teacher-student relations, and positive learning climate).

Before getting started this year, please review the list of measures below and take the time to review our Knowledge Base articles:

Also, consider using some of our templates and resources to circulate information directly to the survey participants and/or their caregivers:

List of measures with specific reference to school environment or time frames:

Elementary
“In the last 4 weeks”	Measure Briefing Notes link
Participation in sports and clubs Positive Relationships Student Behaviour Bullying Advocacy at school	Participate in Extra-Curricular Activities / Participate in Sports Positive Relationships Student Behaviour Bullying / Bullying, Exclusion, & Harassment Advocacy at School
Text specific to school environment	Measure Briefing Notes link
Sense of Belonging “At school” Positive Teacher-student relations (“In our school”) Expectations for Academic Success (“In our school”) Positive Learning Climate (“In our school”) Effective learning time “My teacher uses our class time to help us learn” Rigour “When we start a lesson” and “Class lessons are well planned” School safety	Sense of Belonging at School Positive Teacher-Student Relations Expectations for Academic Success Positive Learning Climate Effective Learning Time Rigor (High-Yield Teaching Strategies) Feel Safe Attending School
Secondary
“In the last 4 weeks”	Measure Briefing Notes link
Participation in sports and clubs Positive Relationships Truancy Student Behaviour Bullying School safety Tobacco/Marijuana/Alcohol/Gambling/Other drugs (past year) Rick Hansen - volunteering	Participate in Extra-Curricular Activities / Participate in Sports Positive Relationships Student Behaviour Bullying / Bullying, Exclusion, & Harassment Feel Safe Attending School Risky Behaviours Rick Hansen Foundation
“In the last 2 weeks”	Measure Briefing Notes link
Interest and motivation Effort Skills-Challenge Relevance Rigour Effective learning time	Interest and Motivation Effort Flow (Skills-Challenge) Relevance Rigor (High-Yield Teaching Strategies) Effective Learning Time
Text specific to school environment	Measure Briefing Notes link
Sense of Belonging “At school” Career Pathways - “In the past 3 months” Positive Teacher-student relations (“In our school”) Expectations for Academic Success (“In our school”) Positive Learning Climate (“In our school”) Rick Hansen Measures	Sense of Belonging at School Career Pathways Positive Teacher-Student Relations Expectations for Academic Success Positive Learning Climate Effective Learning Time Rigor (High-Yield Teaching Strategies) Feel Safe Attending School
Parent
“In the last 4 weeks”	Measure Briefing Notes link
has your child felt excluded by other students for any of the following reasons? do you feel your child was treated unfairly by school staff...	Inclusion at School
Text to consider	Measure Briefing Notes link
“how much time does your child spend doing homework" "how much time do you spend helping your child with homework" "how much time would you like to see your child doing homework”	Time Spent on Homework

Consider using some of our templates and resources to circulate information directly to the survey participants and/or their caregivers:

Content Considerations

Elementary

Secondary

Parent