Category Archives: survey

Summer Odyssey and Beyond

Greetings to our members & friends & neighbors starting Summer Odyssey at Dominican University. We love that program.  For two weeks each summer, it’s ground zero for GATE in Marin… But what do GATE kids do the other fifty weeks … Continue reading

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NYT: Grouping students by ability regains favor in classroom

The New York Times reports that Grouping Students by Ability Regains Favor in Classroom.  Summary: After falling out of favor in the 1990s, ability grouping has re-emerged in classrooms all over the country. Of 4th grade teachers nationwide, 71% grouped … Continue reading

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Post-Mythology Treasure Hunt Survey

To the twelve families whose children attended the Mythology Treasure Hunt at the Legion of Honor, how would you grade the event? (Poll responses are completely anonymous.) What worked well? What didn’t? Please leave your comments or suggestions to improve … Continue reading

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Post-Pixar Survey

To the six families whose children attended Pixar Tour #1, how would you grade the event?  (Poll responses are completely anonymous.) This is the rebooted GATE’s first event; what worked well?  What didn’t?  Please leave your comments or suggestions to … Continue reading

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