Speak Up 2007

Grades K - 2: Group Survey

  District: NORTH SCHUYLKILL SD
  Results based on 320 survey(s).
 
 
Please note: The K-2 Group survey required the survey taker to enter the total number of students responding to each of the questions. In an effort to include all student responses, we reviewed all of the non-numeric responses and assigned the appropriate values. In cases where we could not ascertain the group count, we assigned a value of 1. If you have specific questions about your group survey, please contact our office at speakup@tomorrow.org
 
What grade are you in?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Preschool 0 0% 3%
  Kindergarten 120 38% 23%
  Grade 1 103 32% 38%
  Grade 2 97 30% 36%
Are you a . . .
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Girl 141 44% 49%
  Boy 179 56% 56%
Thinking about the other students in your class, do you…
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Know more than other students about technology 200 63% 35%
  Know about the same as other students about technology 90 28% 39%
  Know less than other students about technology 30 9% 19%
Do you have a computer at home that you use?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Yes, but no Internet access 64 20% 22%
  Yes, with Internet access 230 72% 61%
  No, I don't use a computer at home 26 8% 15%
Which of these things do you use?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Cell phone 204 64% 53%
  Desktop computer 266 83% 72%
  Laptop computer 152 48% 60%
  MP3 player or iPod 167 52% 50%
  Video game, like Xbox or Wii 210 66% 63%
  Hand-held game (like a Nintendo DS) 213 67% 55%
  Other 0 0% 4%
How do you use technology?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  To draw pictures or make movies 281 88% 65%
  Listen to or download music 202 63% 40%
  Go to TV show websites 210 66% 39%
  Play games 304 95% 77%
  Send e-mails 152 48% 20%
  Visit favorite websites 248 78% 53%
  Send Instant Messages 81 25% 9%
  Send Text Messages 98 31% 12%
  Visit online virtual world 114 36% 16%
  I don't use computers. 1 0% 3%
Which of these skills do you think you will need to do well when you are older?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Work well with others 249 78% 65%
  Be able to speak more than one language 232 73% 49%
  Share my ideas 245 77% 58%
  Learn new things 273 85% 70%
  Be creative 268 84% 63%
  Know how to use computers 313 98% 74%
  Be able to come up with new ideas for hard problems 253 79% 56%
  None of the above 0 0% 1%
  Other, please specify: 0 0% 1%
How do you use computers for schoolwork?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Find information on the internet 201 63% 38%
  Make pictures or a slide show 251 78% 43%
  Email, IM or Text my teacher 76 24% 4%
  Email, IM or Text my classmates 58 18% 6%
  Play learning games 310 97% 75%
  Work on projects with students in other countries 20 6% 4%
  Take tests 227 71% 40%
  Practice reading, writing, or math 294 92% 76%
  None of the above 0 0% 1%
Do you play video or online games?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Yes 315 98% 80%
  No 5 2% 13%

  Note: Survey responses for Q10 - Q12 are calculated based on the number of students who responded Yes to Q9A and therefore the % responding may be greater than 100%.
Pick the devices you use to play games.
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Cell phone games 150 48% 32%
  Computer games 268 85% 67%
  Video game systems, like Xbox or Wii 230 73% 53%
  Handheld games, like Nintendo DS 210 67% 46%
  Online games 241 77% 46%
  I don't use any of these 0 0% 2%
  Other 0 0% 0%
The average hours were calculated based on the total hours entered/number of group surveys.
  # of Responses Average Hours National Average
  6 13.33 31.62
Besides winning, what do you like most about playing video or online games?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  I can play with other kids 163 52% 39%
  I can play a game that interests me 245 78% 45%
  I can make new friends 116 37% 29%
  I can play on my own 197 63% 44%
  I can be someone else 121 38% 25%
  When I do things, the game changes 154 49% 28%
  I get some exercise (Wii) 73 23% 17%
  I have to think about solving problems 150 48% 24%
  I don't play video or online games 1 0% 4%
How would games help you in school?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  I would learn more about the subject. 230 72% 44%
  I would be more interested in the subject. 218 68% 51%
  I would learn how to work in teams. 201 63% 37%
  Games make it seem easier. 254 79% 46%
  School would be more interesting. 245 77% 48%
  I could work on my own. 228 71% 59%
  I could try new things through the game. 195 61% 39%
  None of the above 0 0% 1%
Do you like science?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Yes 221 69% 61%
  No 64 20% 12%
  Sometimes 30 9% 10%
  I do not know 3 1% 4%
What do you like about learning science?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  My teacher makes it fun 166 52% 60%
  Trying things out 172 54% 46%
  Using computers and the Internet to learn. 198 62% 37%
  Using tools like microscopes. 139 43% 33%
  Having people visit our class to talk about science 177 55% 32%
  Working on projects. 191 60% 43%
  Solving problems outside my class. 126 39% 26%
  Watching movies about science 222 69% 49%
  Visiting science places. 191 60% 42%
  Nothing 0 0% 1%
Read these sentences. Check the box if you agree with the sentence.
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  I think my school cares about me. 302 94% 66%
  I have more than 4 nice adults in my life (including my parents). 288 90% 66%
  I do sports or other fun classes outside of school. 264 83% 53%
  My parents and teachers help me to do well in school. 284 89% 66%
  I care about my school. 287 90% 67%
  There are lots of different kinds of people at my school. 265 83% 62%
  I think I will do well in the future. 257 80% 64%
  I feel safe. 271 85% 66%
  I laugh more than twice a day. 271 85% 66%
  I think school is fun and interesting. 246 77% 69%
  I don't agree with any of these sentences. 0 0% 1%
Have you done any of these things to help others?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  I volunteered 229 72% 34%
  I recycled 246 77% 45%
  I talked to an adult about fixing a problem 219 68% 44%
  I was nice to someone who needed help 239 75% 67%
  I raised money for a group 193 60% 37%
  Other - Describe how you are making a difference: 0 0% 2%
  None 0 0% 1%
What do you think would help kids learn?
  Response # of Responses % of Responses National %
  Laptops for each student to use 251 78% 59%
  Digital cameras, or video equipment for students to use 181 57% 40%
  Video or software games 225 70% 49%
  Interactive white boards in every classroom 295 92% 45%
  Parents, teachers, and students using email or IM to talk 207 65% 26%
  Time everyday to work on the computer 276 86% 54%
  Using my cell phone or MP3 player at school 157 49% 19%
  Using the Internet at school 247 77% 50%
  Other, please specify 0 0% 1%
If you could make an online or video game about a topic that is important to you, what would it be about? How do you play it, what would kids learn from your game, what makes your game special?
Note: The best ideas for new games will be featured in a special Speak Up report next spring. You might see your idea in our report!
  Note: Text responses too numerous to display. Highlights and summaries will be included in the national report. Please contact speakup@tomorrow.org to request your open ended responses.
Pretend that you are the school principal and you want to make sure every student feels important.   What would you do?
  Note: Text responses too numerous to display. Highlights and summaries will be included in the national report. Please contact speakup@tomorrow.org to request your open ended responses.

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