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Note to the teacher:
This yes/no questionnaire can be used as a pre- and post-assessment tool. By administering it at the beginning of the class, you can assess how much students know about the home-buying process. By administering it at the end of class, you can assess how much students have learned.

You should begin the activity by asking students if they know what a questionnaire is. After describing the function of a questionnaire (to get information about what a group of people think and know about a topic), you should explain that you want to understand what the students know and don’t know about home buying. You will also want to ensure that the students understand the meaning of the words and concepts in order to get the most accurate information from students. If students are just beginning to learn English, you may want to have this questionnaire translated into their native language(s). Most of the terms used in the questionnaire are defined in Appendix 1, Glossary of Home-Buying and Money Management

 

 
Tools for Teachers

Assessment: Home-Buying Questionnaire

Cathy Anderson, Adult Literacy Resource Institute, Boston, MA

A. Planning to buy a house

Please circle “yes” or “no” in response to the following statements:

1. I know the pros and cons of buying a house.

yes    no

2. I know how to research homes and neighborhoods.

yes    no

3. I know how to ask questions about a house, such as what it costs, how big it is, and what condition it is in.

yes    no

4. I know how to decide what is important to me in selecting a house to buy.

yes    no

5. I understand real estate ads in the newspaper.

yes    no

B. Home-buying terms

I understand the meaning of these terms and phrases (circle “yes” or “no”):

1. First-time home buyer

yes    no

2. Mortgage

yes    no

3. Mortgage lender

yes    no

4. Down payment

yes    no

5. Closing costs

yes    no

6. Government subsidy

yes    no

7. Credit report

yes    no

8. Credit history

yes    no

9. Savings account

yes    no

10. Home inspection

yes    no

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