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Attitude Survey

Collecting data about what attitude a student holds in regards to literacy is invaluable when used correctly. Teachers can use the results of Attitude surveys to arrange their class and create an environment that is conducive to the attitudes of their students. Attitude surveys can be used as both pre and post assessments when implementing new strategies. As children move forward in grades, their attitude toward reading and writing declines. Using the attitude survey in the lower grades can help the teacher instill healthy fun habits to a literate future.

This literacy attitude survey is provided by the Liberty school system in GA is perfect for lower elementary in grades K-3.  The survey has a very easy to use Likert scale that helps younger students identify with their emotions. This assessment has a number system and a psychological answer sheet on page 7 that describes actions for the educator to take in response to different responses. This is an excellent inventory that offers techniques for teachers to use.

  • Created by Liberty School Systems and found on their website. 

  • Can be used as both a summative and a formative assessment.

  • Used primarily in grades K-3

  • Needs approximately 10 minutes to complete

  • Students in 2nd grade and can complete individually (in a whole class setting)

  • Grade K-1 needs teacher assistance in the reading of the questions but can easily identify with the emoticons when marking their answers. 

The Professor Garfield Reading Survey is probably one of the most well-known surveys for measuring the literacy attitudes, young students. The images of Garfield the cat makes it pretty easy for students to relate to. The questions use data to support the outcomes of the inventory and should take approximately 20-30 minutes to conduct. The use of this survey, when performed correctly, will give teachers a clear indication of the student’s attitude toward learning literacy.  This survey is also suitable for pre and post assessments to gauge the effectiveness of the teaching strategy.

 

  • Developed by Michael C. McKenna and Dennis J. Kear, and easily found in The Reading Teacher Journal.

  • Can be used as both a summative and a formative assessment.

  • Suitable for all grades and ages and is a Mental Measurement

  • Needs approximately 20-30 minutes to complete

  • Students in 2nd grade and can complete individually (in a whole class setting)

  • Grade K-1 needs teacher assistance in the reading of the questions but can easily identify with the emotions when marking their answers. 

                                                                                                          References                  

McKinnea, M. C., & Kear, D. J. (1990). Measuring attitude toward reading: A new tool for teachers. The Reading Teacher. 43 (9), 626-639.

Schools, L. C. (2015, 08 31). Reading Resources. Retrieved from Liberty County Schools :

             http://schools.liberty.k12.ga.us/jwalts/reading%20materials/Elementary%20Reading%20Attitude%20Survey.pdf

 

 

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