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Scale of Modernity App

Measure how your school's facilities and operations support modern, student-centered learning — helping educators identify where traditions persist and where innovation thrives.

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12 research-based questions that reveal your school's modernity.

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The Scale of Modernity App measures how your school's facilities and operations support modern, student-centered learning through 12 carefully designed questions — each targeting a specific indicator of traditional vs. modern practice.

Using a simple TRUE / SOMEWHAT TRUE / NOT TRUE response scale, the tool evaluates three dimensions: how students spend their time, how teaching and learning happen, and how students experience creativity, mentoring, and technology.

Receive an instant modernity percentage with a clear rating — from Very Traditional to Modern — along with a printable PDF report for stakeholders and planning teams.

Classroom TimeAge Grouping Interdisciplinary LearningScheduling Teacher CollaborationInstruction Methods Assessment PracticesIndividual Mentoring Peer TutoringHands-On Learning Technology UseCreative Problem-Solving

Measure your school's modernity.

Free to use — login required. Open the app and begin.

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Key Features
12 Research-Based Questions
Each question targets a specific indicator of traditional vs. modern practice.
Instant Modernity Score
Receive an immediate percentage score with a clear modernity rating.
Simple 3-Point Scale
Easy TRUE / SOMEWHAT TRUE / NOT TRUE responses for quick assessment.
Printable Reports
Generate shareable PDF reports for stakeholders and planning teams.
Mobile-Friendly
Conduct walk-through assessments on any device, anytime, anywhere.
How Scoring Works
Modern — 46–100%
Strong support for student-centered learning.
Mostly Traditional — 31–45%
Mix of traditional and modern practices.
Very Traditional — 0–30%
Predominantly traditional facility operations.

Score = (points earned / 24) × 100%

How It Works
1
Log In
Sign in to access the assessment tool.
2
Read Instructions
Review the scoring key and question format.
3
Complete Assessment
Answer 12 research-based questions about your school.
4
Get Your Report
Receive your modernity score and share results.
Sample Modernity Report for PS 23

See a real modernity report.

This sample report for PS 23 shows Part 1: Current Operations scoring 9/24 (38%) — Mostly Traditional — with a detailed breakdown of all 12 questions, a performance overview chart, and Part 2: Attributes scoring for a complete picture.

Download Sample Report