Attendance Questions to Ask Students
Important questions to ask students about attendance to understand their challenges, provide support, and improve classroom engagement and success.
1What factors are affecting your attendance and how can I help?
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What factors are affecting your attendance and how can I help?
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Why this works
Understanding attendance barriers helps you provide targeted support and address underlying issues.
2Are there any personal or family circumstances that are impacting your ability to attend class?
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Are there any personal or family circumstances that are impacting your ability to attend class?
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Why this works
Learning about personal circumstances helps you provide appropriate support and accommodations.
3How do you feel about the class schedule and does it work with your other commitments?
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How do you feel about the class schedule and does it work with your other commitments?
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Why this works
Understanding schedule conflicts helps you identify potential solutions and support student success.
4What would help you feel more motivated to attend class regularly?
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What would help you feel more motivated to attend class regularly?
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Why this works
Learning about motivation factors helps you create a more engaging and supportive classroom environment.
5Are there any transportation or logistical challenges that are affecting your attendance?
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Are there any transportation or logistical challenges that are affecting your attendance?
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Why this works
Understanding logistical barriers helps you identify resources and solutions to support student attendance.
6How do you prefer to receive information about class updates and assignments?
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How do you prefer to receive information about class updates and assignments?
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Why this works
Learning about communication preferences helps you ensure students stay informed and engaged.
7What support do you need to catch up on missed work and stay current with the class?
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What support do you need to catch up on missed work and stay current with the class?
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Why this works
Understanding support needs helps you provide appropriate resources and accommodations for missed classes.
8Are there any health or wellness issues that are affecting your attendance?
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Are there any health or wellness issues that are affecting your attendance?
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Why this works
Learning about health issues helps you provide appropriate support and connect students with resources.
9How do you feel about the class content and does it feel relevant to your goals?
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How do you feel about the class content and does it feel relevant to your goals?
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Why this works
Understanding content relevance helps you improve engagement and address student concerns.
10What would make you feel more comfortable participating in class discussions?
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What would make you feel more comfortable participating in class discussions?
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Why this works
Learning about participation barriers helps you create a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
11Are there any technology or access issues that are affecting your ability to attend or participate?
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Are there any technology or access issues that are affecting your ability to attend or participate?
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Why this works
Understanding technology barriers helps you provide appropriate support and resources.
12How do you prefer to communicate with me about attendance issues or concerns?
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How do you prefer to communicate with me about attendance issues or concerns?
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Why this works
Learning about communication preferences helps you establish effective channels for ongoing support.
13What are your academic goals and how can I help you achieve them?
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What are your academic goals and how can I help you achieve them?
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Why this works
Understanding academic goals helps you provide targeted support and motivation for attendance.
14Are there any specific accommodations or support services that would help you attend class more regularly?
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Are there any specific accommodations or support services that would help you attend class more regularly?
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Why this works
Learning about accommodation needs helps you connect students with appropriate resources and support.
15What would help you feel more connected to the class and your peers?
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What would help you feel more connected to the class and your peers?
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Why this works
Understanding connection needs helps you create a more supportive and engaging classroom community.
Maximizing Student Attendance Conversations
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Effective Communication Strategies
Be Supportive
Approach attendance conversations with empathy and focus on providing support rather than punishment.
Listen Actively
Pay attention to student responses and ask follow-up questions to show you're engaged and understanding.
Offer Solutions
Work with students to identify practical solutions and support their success.