Various Demographic Area Pretesting Activities

Recruitment Screener for Statistics In Schools Website Usability Testing

Recruitment Mix

We are looking for 15 participants with this spread:

• 10 Math teachers

• 3 Social Studies teachers

• 2 Elementary School teachers

• Most teachers should teach in Maryland and Washington, DC, 3 teachers max in VA

• Equal spread for age range. Teaching experience, gender and computer experience

Usability Testing Participants

A total of 15 participants:

Type of Participant	Number of Participants
Middle School Math Teachers	3
High School Math Teachers	4
Middle School Social Studies Teachers	3
High School Social Studies Teachers	3
Elementary School Teachers	2

Screener’s Name: _____________________________

Usability Testing Candidate’s Name: _______________________________

Screener Introduction:
“Hello, my name is Mr/Ms. ???, calling from [Recruiting Agency]. We are looking for people to participate in a usability review of the Statistics in Schools website. This is a brand new website targeted to teachers that illustrate the new Common Core Standards through activities for students using real Census data. As a participant, you will provide feedback and participate in usability testing for the purpose of refining the design of our website.

Are you interested in participating? The session will last approximately 90 minutes and you will be compensated $60 for your participation.

____ YES

____ NO - TERMINATE

(IF YES) Great! In order to determine if you meet the qualifications for participation, I need to ask you a few questions.”

Questions for Targeting Participants:

Are you a teacher?

____ YES

____ NO – TERMINATE

What state do you currently teach in?

____ Maryland

____District of Columbia

____Virginia (No more than 3)

____Any other state – TERMINATE

What is your primary subject expertise as a teacher?

____ Math Teacher

____ Social Studies Teacher

____ Elementary School Teacher

____ Any other subject than above - TERMINATE

What grade level do you teach?

____ Middle School

____ High School

____ Elementary School

____Any other level - TERMINATE

Record gender (Equal mix of genders)

____ Male

____ Female

What is your current age? (Equal mix of ages)

____18-29

____30-39

____40-49

____50-59

____60 and older

How long have you been a teacher? (Equal mix of experience)

____Less than a year - TERMINATE

____1-2 years (No more than 3)

____3-5 years

____6-10 years

____more than 10 years

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

_____Didn’t complete high school – TERMINATE

_____High School - – TERMINATE

_____Associates degree - TERMINATE

_____Baccalaureate degree

_____Master’s degree

_____Doctorate degree

How many hours per week do you use a computer (including home and work)? (Equal mix of hours)

____0-2 - TERMINATE

____ 3 -10

____11-20

____21-40

____40+

How would you describe your level of experience using a computer? (Equal mix of experience)

____Novice

____ Beginner

____Intermediate

____Advanced

How would you describe your level of experience using the Internet – and websites in general? (Equal mix of experience)

____Novice

____Beginner

____ Intermediate

____Advanced

Are you available between February 9^th through February 11^th, 2013 for participating in a 90 minute website usability study that includes an interview and usability testing?

____ Yes

____ No – TERMINATE

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions.

(IF CANDIDATE MEETS ALL QUALIFICATIONS)

We would like to invite you to participate in a website review between February 9^th and February 11^th, 2013. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. We will have sessions in DC and Virginia. May I schedule you to attend?

DATE: __________

TIME: __________

Thank you! We will mail you a confirmation letter and someone will contact you the day your scheduled session to confirm your attendance.

Participant’s Contact Information

Email:

PHONE NUMBER (Where We Can Call Them on Day of Interview):