Pupil Reading

This survey is for pupils aged 11-16.

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About you as a reader

1.

How do you feel about reading? (choose one)

I love it

It's okay

I don't really enjoy it

It's difficult

I haven't read much so I'm not sure

Other (please specify)

2.

Are there any reasons that make reading tricky for you? (Tick all that apply)

Reading is fine for me

I don't have many books at home

I don't have a quiet place to read

I find it hard to concentrate for long

I find some words or sentences difficult

English isn't my first language

I have a learning difference that affects my reading (e.g. dyslexia)

None of the above — reading is fine for me

I don't have much free time

I've never really found a book I've liked

I'm not sure — I just haven't got into it

3.

How long can you usually read comfortably before you need a break? (choose one)

Less than 5 minutes

Around 5-10 mins

Around 11–15 minutes

Around 16–20 minutes

Around 21 to 30 mins

More than 30 mins

It depends on the book

4.

Have you ever started a book and given up on it? We have! (choose one)

Yes, lots of times

Once or twice

No, I usually finish what I start

I haven't really started many books

5.

If yes — what usually puts you off? (Tick all that apply — optional)

I did not find it interesting

Too long

Too many difficult words

It wasn't what I expected

I just lost track of it and never went back

Life got busy