Classroom Climate Assessment Tool

Instructions:

• Please rate each statement on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being “strongly disagree” and 5 being “strongly agree.”
• Please answer each question honestly and thoughtfully.
• Your responses will be used to help you assess your classroom culture/climate and to make improvements as needed.

Statements:

1. Students feel safe and respected in my classroom.
2. Students feel comfortable taking risks and sharing their ideas in my classroom.
3. Students feel like they belong in my classroom.
4. Students feel like they are making progress in my classroom.
5. Students are motivated to learn in my classroom.
6. Students are engaged in learning in my classroom.
7. Students feel like they can contribute to my classroom.
8. Students feel like they are part of a community in my classroom.
9. Students feel like they can make a difference in my classroom.
10. I am proud of the classroom culture/climate in my classroom.

** Scoring:**

• Add up your scores for each statement.
• The higher your score, the more positive your classroom culture/climate is.
• A score of 30 or above indicates a positive classroom culture/climate.
• A score of 20-29 indicates a somewhat positive classroom culture/climate.
• A score of 19 or below indicates a negative classroom culture/climate.

Interpreting your results:

• If your score is 30 or above, you are doing a great job of creating a positive classroom culture/climate. However, there may still be some areas where you can improve.
• If your score is 20-29, you have a somewhat positive classroom culture/climate. There are some areas where you can improve, but overall, your classroom is a positive place to learn.
• If your score is 19 or below, you need to make some changes to improve your classroom culture/climate. There are many resources available to help you, such as books, articles, and workshops.

Tips for improving your classroom culture/climate:

• Set clear expectations and rules. Make sure that students know what is expected of them in your classroom.
• Be respectful of students. Treat students with respect, and they will be more likely to treat each other with respect.
• Create a sense of community. Help students feel like they are part of a community, and they will be more likely to feel safe and supported.
• Be positive and encouraging. Let students know that you believe in them, and they will be more likely to believe in themselves.
• Celebrate successes. When students succeed, take the time to celebrate their successes. This will help them feel motivated and proud of their work.