This initial survey was designed as a 50-question (Scantron form) anonymous assessment of student background in science and math, read, writing and language skills, parental support and student expectations.

It is hoped from this initial assessment that data can be tallied to determine what type of preparation incoming students to chemistry have both in personal and school support.  Upon first survey teachers themselves may find this information valuable for planning throughout the year.  It is hoped that teachers will then forward their survey forms for inclusion in a full study for sharing at the national level that will include a description illustrating the differences among school/state prerequisites for first year high school chemistry.

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  Instructor Coversheet (pdf file) One per Instructor Submission Packet for all classes submitted
  50 question Survey Form (pdf file) For use with a 50 question Scantron form

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For evaluation and inclusion in the Survey send completed
Student Scantron Forms with the Instructor Coversheet to:

J. Flint Baumwirt
Chemistry Instructor
Granada Hills Charter High School
10535 Zelzah Avenue
Granada Hills, CA  91344

Please note that the deadline for data submission for inclusion in the Student Preparedness Survey is 9-30-04.