The course is over and we did a little survey in class. The results are below; 20 students participated. If you'd like to add another comment on what you see here email me or leave a comment below this post.
Without any further ado, here are the results of our class's survey. Please share your thoughts by commenting (anonymously if you wish) below .....
Classroom Environment
The questions in this section were ranked using this 5 point scale:
| Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly Agree |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
The
bold numbers after each item are the average ratings given by the entire class.
1. The teacher was enthusiastic about teaching the course.
4.252. The teacher made students feel welcome in seeking help in/outside of class.
4.21(19 students answered this question.)
3. My interest in math has increased because of this course.
3.554. Students were encouraged to ask questions and were given meaningful answers.
3.905. The teacher enhanced the class through the use of humour.
3.50(19 students answered this question.)
6. Course materials were well understood and explained clearly by the teacher.
4.057. Graded materials fairly represented student understanding and effort.
3.808. The teacher showed a genuine interest in individual students.
3.809. I have learned something that I consider valuable.
4.2010. The teacher normally came to class well prepared.
4.30Overall Impression of the CourseThe questions in this section were ranked using this 5 point scale:
| Very Poor | Poor | Average | Good | Very Good |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1. Compared with other high school courses I have taken, I would say this course was:
4.202. Compared with other high school teachers I have had, I would say this teacher is:
4.153. As an overall rating, I would say this teacher is:
4.37(19 students answered this question.)
Course Characteristics1. Course difficulty, compared to other high school courses:
Very Easy
5% | Easy
30% | Average
60% | Difficult
0% | Very Difficult
5% |
2. Course workload, compared to other high school courses:
Very Easy
5% | Easy
5% | Average
60% | Difficult
25% | Very Difficult
5% |
3. Hours per week required outside of class:
(19 students answered this question.)
0 to 2
47% | 2 to 3
26% | 3 to 5
11% | 5 to 7
5% | over 7
11% |
4. Expected grade in the course:
(15 students answered this question.)
Specific Feedback[
Ed. Note: Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of students, over 1, that gave the same answer.]
What was your best learning experience in this course?
scribe posts
mental math (5)
group work and discussions (3)
banking (2)
the blog (6)
spreadsheets (2)
trigonometry
the SMARTboard (2)
nothing
learning in front of the class at the SMARTboard
ratios
fractions
the wiki
everything |
What was your worst learning experience in this course?
geometry (3)
trigonometry
nothing (3)
BOB (pre-test reflections)
asking questions
waiting to get help
when I didn't understand something
spreadsheets
measurement
no time to do homework in class
grop work
mental math
I kept forgetting things |
What changes would you suggest to improve the way this course is taught?
the teaching is perfect (3)
announce quizzes in advance
more reviews before tests or quizzes
nothing (3)
I want to improve everything
talk slower
SMARTboard was distracting
less homework
bring food
let us do homework in class
always have a party
stay the same
I like the way you teach
make the course more fun and funny |
It's interesting to compare the items that were considered both the worst and best learning experiences. Also, take a look at the list of worst learning experiences compared to suggestions for next year. Help me do a better job next year by commenting on what you see here ....
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