Activity: Rewrite Five Questions
Time: About 15 minutes.
Each question on the Lesson 3 Worksheet has at least one problem covered in this lesson.
- Name the problem with each question.
- Rewrite the question, including its answer choices.
- Compare your rewrites with the table below. Your wording may differ; check that it fixes the same problem.
Compare your answers
| Original | Problem | Sample rewrite |
|---|---|---|
| Are our teachers warm and communicative? | Two ideas in one question | “My child’s teachers are warm and caring.” and “My child’s teachers keep me informed.” (Agreement scale) |
| How much do you love our outdoor play time? | Leading | “My child gets enough outdoor play time.” (Agreement scale) |
| How satisfied are you with pickup? (Strongly agree to Strongly disagree) | Answer choices don’t match the question | “Pickup works well for my family.” (Agreement scale), or keep the question and use a satisfaction scale |
| How do you feel about the center? | Too vague to act on | “I would recommend this center to a friend or family member,” paired with specific questions |
| Are you satisfied with our transitions and our EXCELS-aligned curriculum? | Jargon and two ideas in one question | “My child is learning and developing here.” Ask about daily routines separately if needed. |