Appendixes – Questionnaires
A Research Proposal to Investigate the Experiences of Teachers regarding the Assessment in Saudi Arabia Schools
Instructions:
- Tick the answers appropriately
- Be honest in the responses
III. For the open-ended questions, be concise and brief.
Closed Questions
- What is the mode of assessment used in Saudi Arabia?
a). Formative assessment
b). Summative assessment
c). Both
- Does the assessment take place after each lesson or at the end of the semester?
a). Yes
b). No
- Do the teachers have the liberty to adopt a particular assessment depending on the abilities and performance of the students?
a). Yes
b). No
- Are the teachers well trained to meet the objectives of summative assessment?
a). Yes
b). No
- Do the schools have enough facilities to adopt a formative assessment in the curriculum?
a). Yes
b). No
- Summative assessment is ineffective in preparing the students to be professionals in the corporate world.
a). Strongly Agree
b). Agree
c). Disagree
d). Strongly disagree
- What are the objectives of summative assessment in Saudi Arabia?
a). Rote memorization
b). Passing exams
c). The threshold to graduate to the next class
d). Spur creativity and innovation among the students
- Do teachers engage in training programs or pedagogies in the course of teaching?
a). Yes
b). No
Open-ended Questions
- In your own understanding, between formative and summative assessment, which is the most effective? Why?
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- Do you think that the summative mode of assessment used in Saudi Arabian schools should be changed? Why?
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- How does the current assessment impact the students?
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- Does the current assessment instigate innovations and creativity from the students?
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- Does the assessment impact girls and boys differently?
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- What are the common challenges that teachers face when implementing summative assessments in Saudi Arabia?
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- What are some of the additional learning needs that teachers require to be effective in meeting the objectives of summative assessment?
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