U.S. Classroom Culture

Which statement is true?

• Students who ask a lot of questions are good learners.

• Students who ask a lot of questions are arrogant and rude.

• Students who ask a lot of questions are not listening carefully enough.

When the teacher asks a question,

• I should raise my hand and wait to be called on.

• I should give the answer before anyone else can.

• I should sit quietly and think about the answer.

When another student is answering a question,

• I should listen carefully to that student’s answer.

• I should prepare for the next question.

• I should interrupt that student.

• I should try to answer the question myself silently.

If I don’t like a class activity,

• I should say nothing and do the activity if it doesn’t make me uncomfortable.

• I should talk to the teacher after class.

• I should talk to the teacher during class.

• I should complain to the other students during or after class.

If I haven’t finished my homework the night before,

• I should try to finish it during class.

• I should tell the teacher that I didn’t finish it if I’m asked.

• I should copy another student’s homework.

• I should not go to class.

If I am sick and miss a day of class,

• I should ask the teacher the next day about homework. (Or look online first.)

• I should ask a classmate the next day about homework.

• I should not worry about homework because I can’t do it anyway.

Which statement is true?

• Making mistakes when speaking English is a good way to learn.

• Making mistakes when speaking English is worse than keeping silent.

• It upsets the teacher if I make mistakes when speaking English.

• It is not important if I make mistakes when speaking English.

If I don’t understand something that the teacher says,

• I should ask another student.

• I should keep quiet and hope the teacher repeats the information.

• I should immediately raise my hand and ask the teacher to explain.

• I should ask the teacher after class.

The percentage of time that I expect to use English in class is:

• 20%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

If the teacher asks the class for an idea or opinion,

• I should tell a classmate next to me what I think.

• I should wait until the teacher gives an opinion and then agree.

• I should raise my hand and say what I think when the teacher calls on me.

• I should wait until the teacher asks me what I think.