Wellesley Middle School Social Studies Student Survey
As part of our 10 year curriculum review, we are seeking student feedback about the middle school social studies program.  We understand that some of these questions may prove difficult to answer with certainty because it may not be clear to you what you learned, when, or whether this learning took place in social studies versus another class such as English. For all of these, think about your whole social studies experience rather than one grade/teacher. Feel free to use the “not certain” response when you do not feel fully comfortable answering a question.
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PART A: SKILLS
How much focus was there on developing the following skills? *
None
A small focus
A significant focus
A huge focus
Don't know/not sure
Writing skills
Reading strategies
Research skills
Use of primary sources
Organization skills
Oral presentation skills
Time management skills
Self-advocacy
Collaboration skills
Debate skills
 How much do you feel you improved each skill  from 6th to 8th grade? *
None
A little
A significant amount
A huge amount
Don't know/not sure
Writing skills
Reading strategies
Research skills
Use of primary sources
Organization skills
Oral presentation skills
Time management skills
Self-advocacy
Collaboration skills
Debate skills
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! Which of the following is MOST important for you to succeed in high school social studies?
If you think something not on this list is the most important, please indicate it in the comments at the end of this survey
PART B: TECHNOLOGY
In Social Studies classes, teachers regularly use technology to help students learn *
These might include the use of projectors, video, websites, etc.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
In Social Studies classes, students regularly use technology to help themselves learn *
These might include the use websites, computer programs such as Powerpoint,  etc.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
In Social Studies classes, students regularly use technology to show what they have learned. *
These might include the use of computer programs such as Powerpoint,  creation of videos, podcasts, wikis, blogs, etc.
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
The way technology is used in SS  classes  helps makes class more engaging *
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Social Studies  classes should  include more basic instruction in how to use “fundamental programs” as part of projects. This could include  how to use word processing features such as  "hyperlink", “spellcheck”,  or “add comments” in Word, or effective slide design in Powerpoint, etc. *
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Your  technology skill and comfort increased due to work you’ve done in SS *
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
PART C: CURRICULUM CONTENT
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? *
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Don't know/not sure
Wellesley Middle School social studies units teach world history from multiple perspectives
Wellesley Middle School social studies units teach US history from multiple perspectives
Wellesley Middle School social studies units teach current world events from multiple perspectives
Wellesley Middle School social studies units teach current US events from multiple perspectives
Wellesley Middle School social studies units provide a solid understanding of how the US government works
Wellesley Middle School social studies units teach geographic information
Wellesley Middle School social studies units are relevant/connected to today's world
Wellesley Middle School social studies units teach basic economic concepts
Wellesley Middle School social studies units allow students to choose topics of study based on personal interest
The pace of a curriculum is how fast we move through content. How would you describe the pace of the content?   *
mark "3" for "just right"
Too slow
Too fast
How would you rate the reading level of typical homework assignments?
mark "3" for "just right"
Too easy
Too hard
Clear selection
How would you describe the amount of time spent studying current events/issues? *
mark "3" for "just right"
Too little
Too much
Is there is a topic you didn't study in WMS that you would have liked to? Please explain below.
If there is not one, please leave blank.
Is there is a topic you feel the  WMS curriculum spent too much time on?  Please explain below.
If there is not one, please leave blank.
IIn Grade 8, we teach Facing History and Ourselves in the last part of the year. How well did FHAO do the following
not at all
poorly
somewhat well
very well
don't know/not sure
Teach the basic facts of the events leading to the Holocaust
Get you to consider the roles people can play in society (Aggressor, Victim, Bystander, Upstander)
Get you to consider the impact of your actions in your daily life
Give you examples of ways that individuals can make a significant difference
Allow you to be more creative in showing what you’ve learned
Clear selection
PART D: INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
How often did you have choices on assessments (tests, projects, etc.)  in SS classes throughout your years?   *
Never
Often
How often did you have choice in terms of the readings to do for HW in SS classes? *
Never
Often
When you think about your overall experience, how much variety was there in the way teachers taught? *
Creativity can be defined as the process of creating something original/new to you (new product, solution, analysis, etc.)  It often occurs when people combine existing ideas in new ways. How often are/were you asked to be creative in SS classes?
If you are not sure, leave this blank.
Never
Often
Clear selection
Critical thinking can be defined as the process of method of thinking that questions/analyzes facts, assumptions, or information. . How often are/were you asked to be a critical thinker?
If you are not sure, leave this blank
Never
Often
Clear selection
How important is it to you that we continue to teach about world religions in grade 6?
If you are not sure, leave this blank
Not important
Extremely important
Clear selection
How important is it to you that we continue to teach Facing History and Ourselves in grade 8?
If you haven't taken this yet, leave this blank.
Not important
Extremely important
Clear selection
CLOSING
Is there anything else you would like to share regarding the Wellesley Middle School social studies curriculum?
What grade are you in currently? *
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