Student Questionnaire

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Background Information

What grade are you in? *

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Gender *

Male Female Prefer not to say

Do you own a smartphone? *

Yes No

On a typical school day, how much time do you spend on a smartphone outside of class (for any reason)? *

Smartphone Use and Distraction

Scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree

Statement	1	2	3	4	5
I receive phone notifications while studying or in class. *	1	2	3	4	5
I check my phone during lessons without receiving a notification. *	1	2	3	4	5
Phone interruptions make it difficult to follow the lesson. *	1	2	3	4	5
I find it hard to concentrate on homework when my phone is nearby. *	1	2	3	4	5
I use social media or messaging apps during class time. *	1	2	3	4	5
I feel anxious or uneasy if I cannot check my phone for a long period. *	1	2	3	4	5

Learning Outcomes

Scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree

Statement	1	2	3	4	5
I am able to concentrate fully on lessons during class time. *	1	2	3	4	5
I complete my assigned tasks on time. *	1	2	3	4	5
Smartphone distraction reduces how much I learn and complete in class. *	1	2	3	4	5
I actively participate in class discussions. *	1	2	3	4	5
I manage my study time effectively, without frequent phone interruptions. *	1	2	3	4	5
My grades or overall performance have been affected by phone-related distraction. *	1	2	3	4	5

School Policy

Scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree

Statement	1	2	3	4	5
The school's smartphone rules during lessons are clear to me. *	1	2	3	4	5
Teachers apply the smartphone rules consistently. *	1	2	3	4	5
The school follows up when students break the rules. *	1	2	3	4	5
The consequences for breaking smartphone rules feel fair. *	1	2	3	4	5
Teachers and staff generally model good smartphone habits themselves. *	1	2	3	4	5

Parental Awareness and Self-Regulation

Scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree

Statement	1	2	3	4	5
My parents are aware of the school's smartphone policy. *	1	2	3	4	5
My parents and I have discussed rules about smartphone use for schoolwork. *	1	2	3	4	5
I try to limit my own smartphone use during study time without being told to. *	1	2	3	4	5
I know how to report a smartphone-related problem or concern at school. *	1	2	3	4	5
Overall, I am satisfied with how the school manages smartphone use. *	1	2	3	4	5

Open Response

What are the most effective actions taken by your school to reduce phone distraction in class? (optional)

Is there anything else about smartphone use or school policy you would like to add? (optional)

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Smartphone Use and Learning Outcomes