A preliminary questionnaire was compiled and divided into
seven areas: (a)' the purpose of the homeroom, (b) the function of the
homeroom, (e) the general nature of the class, {d) the most valuable
things accomplished in the homeroom, (e);' the worst defects in the homeroom,
(f) students' estimate, and (glgeneral appraisal of the homeroom.
The statements were constructed So that one of the following
responses could be given: strongly agree, agree, uncertain, disagree,
or strongly disagree. Space was also provided for comments by the
respondents.
After revision upon further study, the questionnaire (see
Appendix Ali was administered in the three high schools in May I 1956.
At the same time the principals completed the administrators questionnaire