RMS Parents- Homework Survey 2023

The purpose of this survey is to gather information about homework directly from Radnor Township School District parents. This is a 10 question survey for parents of students in grades 6-8. It is estimated to take fewer than 5 minutes to complete. Parents should answer each question to the best of their ability based on their experiences. Thank you for your participation.

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* 1. In what grade-level(s) are your child(ren)?

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* 2. In general, how many minutes of homework do your child(ren) do on a typical week day (Exclude time when they are taking breaks, instant messaging, using the computer for recreational use, etc.)?

0-15

16-30

31-60

61-75

76-90

More than 90

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* 3. In general, how many nights per week do your child(ren) have homework?

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* 4. Which of the following best describes the homework that your children are assigned?

They are able to complete it independently most of the time.

They require assistance to complete it most of the time.

sometimes they are able to complete it independently, and sometimes they require assistance.

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* 5. What is the primary purpose for the homework your child(ren) are assigned: (check all that apply)

Reinforce problem-solving skills and learning strategies

Expand the student’s depth of knowledge and ability to apply learning

Lead to independence and self-discipline in completing individual assignments

Develop and reinforce skills needed for success and life-long learning

Broaden and stimulate intellectual/creative development

Provide a feedback loop among teachers, parents, and students about student learning

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In general, how well does homework help your child learn the course material?

Extremely Well

Very Well

Somewhat Well

Slightly Well

Not at all Well

I don't know

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* 7. In general, how well does homework prepare your child(ren) for tests, papers, or projects?

Extremely Well

Very Well

Somewhat Well

Slightly Well

Not at all Well

I don't know

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* 8. How often does school work or studying keep your child(ren) from having time for family, friends, or other activities?

Always

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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* 9. Has you child(ren) ever been forced to drop an activity or hobby which they enjoyed because schoolwork took too much of their time?

Yes

RMS Parents- Homework Survey 2023

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* 1. In what grade-level(s) are your child(ren)?

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* 2. In general, how many minutes of homework do your child(ren) do on a typical week day (Exclude time when they are taking breaks, instant messaging, using the computer for recreational use, etc.)?

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* 3. In general, how many nights per week do your child(ren) have homework?

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* 4. Which of the following best describes the homework that your children are assigned?

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* 5. What is the primary purpose for the homework your child(ren) are assigned: (check all that apply)

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* 6. In general, how well does homework help your child learn the course material?

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* 7. In general, how well does homework prepare your child(ren) for tests, papers, or projects?

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* 8. How often does school work or studying keep your child(ren) from having time for family, friends, or other activities?

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* 9. Has you child(ren) ever been forced to drop an activity or hobby which they enjoyed because schoolwork took too much of their time?

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* 10. Feel free to provide additional information about your experience with homework as a parent of Radnor Middle School child(ren).