Student Engagement Scale

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Student Engagement Scale

Joseph S. Renzulli
University of Connecticut

Please use the scale to indicate how you feel about the following statements.

This formative assessment rating scale is intended to be completed by teachers. Formative


assessment is simply a planned process wherein teachers use self-assessment-elicited
information about their own classroom practices to decide whether to make changes in what
they're currently doing. It should not be used by others to evaluate teacher performance. There
is no intended scoring system; however, it is designed for teachers to “take a look at
themselves” regarding the ways in which they can adapt their teaching style to promote more
engagement in their classrooms. Think about using the instrument in much the same way that
we think about looking into a mirror when shaving or putting on makeup!

Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never


1. Learning many facts and definitions is
the student’s main job within the
classroom.
2. A central activity in the classroom is to
make judgments of good/bad,
right/wrong and be able to explain why
these judgments were made.
3. In the classroom, students actively put
their ideas to use in new situations.
4. Most class time is spent doing things
other than listening to the teacher.
5. The class actively participates in
discussions.
6. Students are expected to investigate
beyond the information that is
presented in a class lesson.
7. Great importance is placed on logical
reasoning and analysis.
8. The student’s job in the classroom is to
know the one best/right answer to each
problem or question.
9. The ability to restate one’s ideas in
one’s own words is of great importance
in the classroom.
10. Great emphasis is placed on
memorization.
11. Students are urged to build upon what
they have learned in order to produce
something original.

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Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never
12. Using logic and reasoning processes to
think through complicated problems
and prove an answer is an important
activity.
13. Students often practice and/or discuss
real life situations in relation to what
they are learning.
14. Students are encouraged to
independently think/begin/explore new
activities that highlight their interests
and skills.
15. There is little opportunity for student
participation in discussions.
16. Many points of view, as well as
diversified opinions and solutions to
problems are accepted in this class.
17. This class provides ample opportunities
for students to hear each other’s
thoughts and feelings.
18. Students are excited and involved with
class activities.
19. The student has the opportunity to
make judgments, form personal
opinions as well as listen to the
opinions and values of others.
20. Great importance is placed on
explaining and summarizing what is
presented.
21. Great concern is placed on grades in
this class.
22. In this class, inventing, designing,
composing, and creating are major
activities.
23. Students do not enjoy the ideas studied
in this class.
24. There is very little enthusiasm,
laughing, or liveliness in this class.

On average, the teacher talks how much of the time?

90% 75% 60% 40% 25% 10%

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