Pre-Program Survey JA BizTown Tell Us about You 1. What are the first three letters of your last name? 2. When were you born? Month Day 3. What is your teacher s last name? 4. What grade are you in? (Please check only one.) 4 th 5 th 6 th Other: 5. How many times have you participated in JA before? This is my first time 1 2 3 4 5 or more times Questions about the Program Content Before participating in this program, please try to answer these questions. Circle the letter of the response that best answers the question. 1. Which statement best describes the circular flow of an economy? a. The flow between businesses and resources. b. The exchange of money, goods, and services in an economy. c. A circular flow happens only in a resource market. d. A circular flow happens only in a goods and services market. 2. Who pays for public goods and services? a. Philanthropists b. Taxpayers c. Only people who use them d. Government 3. Taxes are: a. Required payments to the government. b. Payments for private goods and services. c. Payments for philanthropy. d. Payments for business operations. 4. Which two of the following examples are financial institutions? a. Savings & Loan, City Hall. b. Library, Credit Union. c. Credit Union, Bank. d. Museum, Bank. Evaluation_JABT_February 2016 1
JA BizTown Pre-Program Survey 5. The amount left over from your paycheck after taxes and deductions is called your: a. Balance c. Transaction d. Net pay 6. Which one of the following statements is true? a. You can continue to write checks as long as you have checks in your checkbook. b. All bank transactions should be recorded in the bank register. c. A direct deposit is when you take your paycheck directly to the bank after you receive it. d. Credit cards and debit cards are the same thing. 7. Interests are things people: a. Do well b. Have a natural ability for c. Keep to themselves d. Like to do 8. Which two skills are considered soft skills? a. Teamwork, Interests b. Punctuality, Teamwork c. Interests, Compassion d. Dressing appropriately, Compassion 9. Which of the following is a business expense? a. Personal care b. Sales c. Revenue d. Advertising 10. The revenue left over after paying business costs is called: a. Profit c. Inventory d. Loss Evaluation_JABT_February 2016 2
Pre-Program Survey JA BizTown Please tell us more about you by answering the following questions. Check the box that best answers how you feel or think. About Me Never Sometimes Often 11. I use a personal budget. 12. I save money for the future. 13. I think about financial issues in my future. About My Future 14. I have set goals for my future. 15. I feel in control over how my future will turn out. 16. Doing well at school is important to me. 17. I expect to graduate from high school. 18. I plan to attend at least two years of college. 19. I think I will probably graduate from college. 20. I believe I can create my own future. Evaluation_JABT_February 2016 3
JA BizTown Post-Program Survey Tell Us about You 1. What are the first three letters of your last name? 2. When were you born? Month Day 3. What is your teacher s last name? 4. What grade are you in? (Please check only one.) 4 th 5 th 6 th Other: 5. How many times have you participated in JA before? This is my first time 1 2 3 4 5 or more times Questions about the Program Content Now that you ve completed the program, please answer these questions about what you learned. Circle the letter of the response that best answers the question. 1. Which statement best describes the circular flow of an economy? a. The flow between businesses and resources. b. The exchange of money, goods, and services in an economy. c. A circular flow happens only in a resource market. d. A circular flow happens only in a goods and services market. 2. Who pays for public goods and services? a. Philanthropists b. Taxpayers c. Only people who use them d. Government 3. Taxes are: a. Required payments to the government. b. Payments for private goods and services. c. Payments for philanthropy. d. Payments for business operations. 4. Which two of the following examples are financial institutions? a. Savings & Loan, City Hall. b. Library, Credit Union. c. Credit Union, Bank. d. Museum, Bank. Evaluation_JABT_February 2016 1
JA BizTown Post-Program Survey 5. The amount left over from your paycheck after taxes and deductions is called your: a. Balance c. Transaction d. Net pay 6. Which one of the following statements is TRUE? a. You can continue to write checks as long as you have checks in your checkbook. b. All bank transactions should be recorded in the bank register. c. A direct deposit is when you take your paycheck directly to the bank after you receive it. d. Credit cards and debit cards are the same thing. 7. Interests are things people: a. Do well b. Have a natural ability for c. Keep to themselves d. Like to do 8. Which two skills are considered soft skills? a. Teamwork, Interests b. Punctuality, Teamwork c. Interests, Compassion d. Dressing appropriately, Compassion 9. Which of the following is a business expense? a. Personal care b. Sales c. Revenue d. Advertising 10. The revenue left over after paying business costs is called: a. Profit c. Inventory d. Loss Evaluation_JABT_February 2016 2
JA BizTown Post-Program Survey Please tell us more about you and your future plans by answering the following questions. Check the box that best answers how you feel or think. About Me Never Sometimes Often 11. I plan to start using a personal budget. 12. I intend to start saving money for the future. 13. I will think more about financial issues in my future. About My Future 14. I will set goals for my future. 15. I feel in control over how my future will turn out. 16. Doing well at school is important to me. 17. I expect to graduate from high school. 18. I plan to attend at least two years of college. 19. I think I will probably graduate from college. 20. I believe I can create my own future. Finally, please tell us about the volunteer or instructor who taught your program. 21. 22. About My Instructor My instructor made a connection between real life and what I learned in the classroom. My instructor helped me to realize the importance of staying in school. 23. My instructor s personal stories motivated me. Evaluation_JABT_February 2016 3
JA BizTown Tell Us About You What are the first three letters of your last name? When were you born? Month Day Year What grade are you in? (Please check only one.) 4th 5th 6th 7th Other: NOT including this session, how many times have you participated in JA in the past? (Please check only one.) This is my first time 1 2 3 4 5 or more times Questions About The Program Content Now that you ve completed the program, please answer these questions about what you learned. Circle the letter of the response that you think best answers the question. 1. Which description best describes the circular flow of an economy? (M1L1Lo4) a. The flow between businesses and resources b. The exchange of money, goods, and services in an economy c. A circular flow happens only in a resource market d. A circular flow happens only in a goods and services market 2. Who pays for public goods and services? (M1L2Lo1) a. Philanthropists b. Taxpayers c. Only people who use them d. Government 3. Taxes are: (M1L3Lo1) a. Required payments to the government b. Payments for private goods and services c. Payments for philanthropy d. Payments for business operations 4. Which two of the following examples are financial institutions? (M2L1Lo1) a. Savings & Loan, City Hall b. Library, Credit Union c. Credit Union, Bank d. Museum, Bank 5. The amount left over from your paycheck after taxes and deductions is called your: (M2L1Lo1) a. Balance c. Transaction d. Net Pay E&R_JABT_2014_KEY
Student Survey - KEY JA BizTown 6. Which one of the following statements is TRUE? (M2L2Lo3) a. You can continue to write checks as long as you have checks in your checkbook. b. All bank transactions should be recorded in the bank register. c. A direct deposit is when you take your paycheck directly to the bank after you receive it. d. Credit cards and debit cards are the same thing. 7. Interests are things people: (M3L1Lo1) a. Do well b. Have a natural ability for c. Keep to themselves d. Like to do 8. Which two skills are considered soft skills? (M3L1Lo5) a. Teamwork, Interests b. Punctuality, Teamwork c. Interests, Compassion d. Dressing appropriately, Compassion 9. Which of the following is a business expense? (M4L1Lo1) a. Personal care b. Sales c. Revenue d. Advertising 10. The revenue left over after paying business costs is called: (M4L2Lo1) a. Profit c. Inventory d. Loss NOTE: The letter/number sequence in parentheses following each question stem (e.g., M4L2Lo1) references the Module, Lesson, and Learning objective associated with that question. The learning objectives may be found in the program materials. E&R_JABT_2014_KEY