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Sal Restivo, Ph.D. '58
Professor, Author, Researcher


Dr. Sal Restivo is Professor of Sociology and Science Studies in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He has been a leading researcher in the sociology of science and mathematics for more than two decades. He is the founding director of the Ph.D. program in Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer, one of the first Ph.D. programs in this field in the world. Dr. Restivo is also the founding editor of the State University of New York Press series in Science, Technology and Society. He has published seven books and numerous articles on the sociology and anthropology of science and mathematics. His book, The Social Relations of Physics, Mysticism, and Mathematics, has become a classic. He has lectured widely in North America, Europe and Eastern Europe, and has standing invitation to lecture in China and India. His work has been translated into Chinese, Romanian, Russian, and Swedish.

During the course of his career, Dr. Restivo has carried out enthnographic studies of laboratories, done research on the historical sociology of science and mathematics, studied and been a consultant on problems of science policy, and worked on problems in the education of scientists and engineers. He is currently developing a sociological theory of mind and thinking in collaboration with Randall Collins of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Restivo’s work on the sociology of mathematics has been extremely influential in the field of mathematics education, most notable in Great Britain. Dr. Restivo is internationally recognized as on of the leading researchers and social theorists in the sociology of science.

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Parents Survey

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If you have more than one child in the same school ... please fill out just one survey about your oldest child.
1. In which grade is your child at this school? 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
2. How much do you Agree or Disagree with the following statements about your child's school? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Does Not
Apply
a. I feel welcome in my child's school
b. I know how to contact someone at the school when I have questions and concerns
c. My child's school makes it easy for me to attend meetings by holding them when I can come, providing an interpreter, or in other ways.
d. The school keeps me informed about my child's academic progress.
e. The school contacts me when my child breaks school rules.
f. The school contacts me to tell me about my child's achievements and successes.
g. There is an adult at the school whom my child trusts and can go to for help with a school problem.
3. How often during this school year have you: At least
once a
week		 About
once a
month		 Once
every few
months		 Once or
twice this
school year		 Never
a. received information about what your child is studying in school?
b. received information on services for your child or for you, such as: tutoring, after-school programs, or classes you can take to help your child learn?
c. been invited to visit your child's classroom?
d. been invited to a program or event at your child's school or to go on a school trip?
4. How often during this school year have you: At least
once a
week		 About
once a
month		 Once
every few
months		 Once or
twice this
school year		 Never
a. contacted a teacher or other adult at your child's school to share with them important information about your child's learning?
b. talked to a teacher about how to help your child learn something your child is struggling with?
c. talked to a teacher about your child's academic progress?
d. talked to a teacher about how you can help your child learn better?
5. How often do you get a response when you contact your child's school or teacher(s) to offer information or ask questions about your child's learning? Always Most of
the Time		 Sometimes Never Does Not
Apply
6. What are the BEST ways for your child's school or teachers to get information to you about your child's education?
(Mark as few or as many as apply.)
Mail E-mail PA or PTA meetings Paper sent home with your child School Website
School bulletin board Phone Parent Coordinator Community or Citywide Education Councils Parent teacher conferences
Other parents Other organizations in your community
7. How much do you Agree or Disagree with the following statements about your child's school or teacher? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know
a. The school has high expectations for my child
b. The school clearly communicates its expectations for my
child's learning to me and my child.
c. My child's teacher(s) give helpful comments on homework,
class work, and tests.
d. My child is learning what he or she needs to know to
succeed in later grades or after graduating from high school.
e. Answer this question only if you are a high school parent:
This year, school staff helped my child select courses that he
or she needs to graduate and to succeed after graduating.
8. My child participates in the following courses during the regular school day.
Please mark all that apply.
Art Music Dance Theater Foreign language
Computer skills/technology Health Physical education None of these
courses 		Don't know
9. My child participates in the following school activities before or after school.
Please mark all that apply.
Art Music Dance Theater Foreign language
Computer skills/technology Team sports
and clubs 		Tutoring/
enrichment activities 		None of these activities Don't know
10. How much do you Agree or Disagree with the following statement?. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know
My child's school offers a wide enough variety of courses and activities to keep my child interested in school.
11. How much do you Agree or Disagree with the following statement about your child's school? Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know
a. My child is safe at school.
b. My child's school is clean.
c. Discipline is enforced fairly at my child's school.
d. I worry about crime and violence at my child's school.
e. The presence and actions of School Safety Agents help to
promote a safe and respectful learning environment.
12. How often do you think the following problems occur at your child's school? Never Once in a while Fairly Often Very Often Don't Know
a. Students threaten or bully other students.
b. School staff are disrespectful to students.
c. There is racial or cultural bias by school staff.
d. There is conflict at my child's school based on race, culture,
religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disabilities.
e. Students use alcohol or illegal drugs during school.
f. There is gang activity at my child's school.
13. Which of the following improvements would you most like your school to make?
Choose ONE
More effective school
leadership		 More hands-on
learning		 More or better
enrichment programs		 More or better
arts programs 		More challenging
courses
Better communication with parents More teacher
training		 Smaller class
size		 More preparation for
state tests		 Less preparation
for state tests
14. How satisfied are you with the following things about your child's school? Very
Satisfied 		Satisfied Unsatisfied Very
Unsatisfied
a. The quality of your child's teacher(s) this year.
b. How well your child's school communicates with you.
c. Your opportunities to be involved in your child's education.
d. The education your child has received this year.
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