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ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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Hello
Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Washington just completed a survey of
300 educators throughout Washington State who have visited Pacific
Science Center in the last 1-3 years with a school group. We used the
www.surveymonkey.com <http://www.surveymonkey.com/> website to help
administer the survey and compile the results. The first part shows you
the percentage of responses for the different choices. The second part
(sent in a second message) is the compiled comments when someone checked
the "other" box.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
April Wedman
Science On Wheels Manager
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave. N.
Seattle, WA. 98109
(206) 443-2900
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What grade level do you teach?
21.5% Second grade
19.4% Fifth grade
19% Third grade
19% Sixth grade
18.7% Fourth grade
15.9% Eighth grade
15.2% Seventh grade
15.2% First grade
13.5% Twelfth grade
13.5% Tenth grade
12.8% Eleventh grade
11.8% Ninth grade
10.7% Kindergarten
2.8% N/A
Approximately how far is your school from Pacific Science Center?
33.8% 10 to 20 miles
30% 20 to 50 miles
14.5% 50 to 100 miles
11% 5 to 10 miles
8.3% Over 100 miles
2.4% 0 to 5 miles
Is your school public or private?
80.3% Public
19.3% Private
As an educator, what one thing is most important to you when considering
bringing a school group to Pacific Science Center?
45% Engaging, interactive exhibits
26.3% Encourages student interest in math and science
15.3% IMAX films, Laser Light show, or planetarium
8.7% Supports the Washington State academic standards
4.7% Other
Has it been more than 12 months since your last school group visit to
Pacific Science Center?
68.7% No, we visited within the last 12 months.
30.3% Yes.
1% Don't remember
What was the main factor that prevented your school from visiting
Pacific Science Center within the last 12 months?
28.3% Transportation cost
27.2% Chose other field trip options
21.7% Other
10.9% Entrance cost
5.4% Dissatisfaction with previous Pacific Science Center visits
4.3% Visit not connected to Washington State academic standards
2.2% Field trips not encourage by administration
0% WASL test conflicts
What do you think would increase the likelihood that your school would
bring a student group to Pacific Science Center sometime in the next 12
months? Check your top 3 choices.
53.8% Lower costs for admission
43.5% Lower costs for transportation
28.1% Scholarships
21.6% More frequent changes in exhibits
20.5% Increased IMAX variety
20.5% Higher quality field trip material to go with exhibits
18.2% Higher quality exhibits
15.1% Better services (lunch areas, restrooms)
14.7% Other
11% Being contacted by Pacific Science Center to schedule visits
3.8% Easier reservation arrangements
When deciding where to take a field trip, how important is:
Support of Washington State academic standards
39% Important
31% Very important
19% Neutral
6% Not at all important
3% Not important
1% N/A
Support of science portion of WASLs - the WASL is Washington State's
state test, given in grades 5, 8 and 10
33% Important
26% Very important
24% Neutral
8% Not important
7% Not at all important
2% N/A
Are you aware that Pacific Science Center exhibits and programs support
Washington State academic standards for science education?
79.8% Yes
16.4% No
3.8% N/A
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