Mental Health and Standardized Testing

Informed Consent:

Mental Health and Standardized Testing

Mac Hamstra, Hamst1me@cmich.edu

Jenna Galien, Galie1j@cmich.edu

Kyle Cousino, Cousi1kj@cmich.edu

Project Description: 

In order to determine the effects of standardized testing on students, we are conducting a survey of high school and college-age students, assessing their standardized tests scores, mental health, along with their opinions on standardized testing.

Procedure and Risks:

There are no known risks associated with participation in the study.

We would like to use the information from this survey in our English 201 paper.  No personal identifiers will be used to ensure your anonymity. Please feel free to say as much or as little as you want.  You can decide not to answer any question or to stop the survey any time you want. 

Benefits:

It is hoped that your insight into the topic of our research will help me in my understanding of this issue and will help us succeed in our English course.

Cost Compensation:

Participation in this study will involve no costs or payments to you.

Confidentiality:

All information collected during the study period will be kept strictly confidential and will be destroyed after the project is completed. No publications or reports from this project will include identifying information on any participant without your signed permission, and after your review of the materials.  By continuing to the study, you agree to the above conditions. Thank you for your time.