Toplines - Schools - September 5, 2008

National Survey of 2,000 Adults
By Rasmussen Reports
September 5, 2008

1* Overall, how would you rate the performance of your child’s school?

47% Excellent

34% Good

13% Fair

4% Poor

2% Not sure

2* Do children these days have too much homework, not enough homework or about the right amount?

22% Too much

21% Not enough

53% About the right amount

4% Not sure

3* Do schools put too much emphasis on standardized testing?

52% Yes

30% No

18% Not sure

4* Do you favor or oppose spanking in schools?

35% Favor

55% Oppose,

10% Not sure

5* Should Physical education be a required course in all schools across the country?

86% Yes

9% No

5% Not sure

6* Should boys and girls take gym together or should there be separate gym classes for boys and girls?

39% Take gym together

53% Separate gym classes

7% Not sure