Soundscape - measurements
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Possible outcomes from this
- how well students do independent work while music is/is not playing
- measure volume in the classroom (e.g. with a computer microphone)
- count percentage of students on task
- rate classroom according to level of chaos
- give students a survey about their attitude (rate your happiness)
- see how many assignments are turned in
- see how long it takes for people to finish
- measure the amount of time till class settles down
For each class we will measure two things every day:
- the common measurement (% of students settled after M minutes)
- measurement of your choice
Also have students complete the post music survey.
Common Measurements
- measure how settled the class is after M minutes of music playing (M is dertermined by the site)
- Rubric - 100, 75, 50, 25, 0 percent of students who appear to be on task
Use the following media:soundscape_datasheet.xls
se the following media:test.doc
Soundscape Survey
Download the Survey form media:soundscapesurvey.doc You can modify this form slightly for your class - but try not to change the questions.
- Who should choose the type of music? (teacher, students, you)
- How did the music in class make you feel? (open)
- Did you notice anything different in the class when the music played? (open)
- Did the music help you focus on your work or distract you? (1-5)
- How much do you like having music in class? (1-5)
- What should the volume/tempo of music be? (two scales)
- Do you prefer music with or without lyrics during class? (yes no doesnt matter)
- Do you listen to music when you work at home? (always, sometimes, never)
- When should the music be on? (options)
- What classes would benefit most from playing music? (choices & open)
- Should the teacher get a new stereo? (yes)
