End of the Course Survey

Please complete the following course survey by reflecting on the entire year. By no means will your grade be affected by your responses which will only be shared with the instructor. Thank you...
Name (optional): 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What is the name of the class that you are taking this survey for?*
    General Biology
    Botany and/or Zoology
    Anatomy and Physiology
    Advanced Biology
    Earth and Space


  1. In general, what would you like to mention about the class, instructor, and/or subject matter this year? *


  1. You felt like coming to class “nearly” every day.*
    Yes
    No


  1. Mainly, a variety of different methods to help you understand a lesson were used in class besides just lecture: i.e. technology, videos, manipulatives, stories, animations, demonstrations, projects, labs, readings, activities, study guides and/or homework.*
    Yes
    No


  1. You pretty much felt comfortable knowing that, if you ever needed help or had a concern, you could talk to the teacher.
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. Labs and projects were primarily meaningful and appropriate to the topics discussed in class.*
    Yes
    No


  1. The use of technology (LCD projector, Smart TV, document camera, microscopes, classroom website, REMIND, and/or Google Drive, etc...) in the classroom helped. *
    Yes
    No


  1. Teacher’s expectations and goals were for the most part fair and reasonable.*
    Yes
    No


  1. The teacher was fair and non-judgmental throughout the year with respect to grading.*
    Yes
    No


  1. The TRAVEL (reading and online quiz(zes)) assignment(s) were "mostly" helpful when preparing for class and/or an exam*
    Yes
    No


  1. The materials and/or topics covered were thorough, adequate and sufficient for this class and my general knowledge.
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. The presentations, handouts, labs, activities, study guides, homework and exams were professionally written. *
    Yes
    No


  1. The teacher was knowledgeable about the subject matter.*
    Yes
    No


  1. The teacher’s enthusiasm and interest in the class was evident throughout the year.*
    Yes
    No


  1. Discipline and classroom management was primarily handled properly and without bias (unfairness).*
    Yes
    No


  1. Grades were returned and made available promptly and within a reasonable time.*
    Yes
    No


  1. You checked your grades on “PowerSchool” often.
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. You studied/reviewed for the exams; perhaps even trying some of the study strategies discuss and provided to you in class (via paper, website, and Google drive)?
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. You believe that your parents/guardians knew that they could contact the teacher or the school's gradebook program to view or discuss my grades anytime.
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. The teacher was professional, organized, and punctual throughout the year.*
    Yes
    No


  1. This class has made me think about possibly considering a career in science.*
    Yes
    No


  1. Knowing that study sessions or reviews in or outside of class were made available, was a positive feature of the course. *
    Yes
    No


  1. The teacher, at sometime, checked for how well I understood the material (i.e. via homework, activities, labs, study guides, class discussions, etc..).
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. The teacher treated me with respect and did not try to embarrass me for the sake of exposing ignorance or unpreparedness.
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. Just knowing that an “outline” of the week’s lesson plan was provided and showcased at the beginning of the week was a positive feature of the class.*
    Yes
    No


  1. It was important to maintain good study habits, ask thoughtful questions, stay on task, take good and complete notes, not procrastinate, stay organized, and/or ask for help in order to do well in class.
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. The information provided by the teacher seemed up to date and current.*
    Yes
    No


  1. The means by which the class was mainly conducted was appropriate for learning and understanding the material.
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. The lecture notes in class were not wordy, clear, and concise? *
    Yes
    No


  1. My parent(s)/guardian(s) are aware of the topics being discussed in class and/or on occasions ask me what we are doing or learning in class.
    *
    Yes
    No


  1. You were aware that there is a schedule (in the room and online) of where your teacher is throughout the day in order to contact them for questions, concerns, or tutoring.*
    Yes
    No


  1. If given the opportunity, I would like to take another class with this teacher.*
    Yes
    No


  1. Taking into account the ENTIRE YEAR, I would rate my overall "experience" in this class as a/an:*
    A B C D F


  1. Reflecting on this entire year and taking into account class participation, daily attendance, being prepared, completing assignments, studying for exams, having a positive attitude and following class policies, I would rate my own overall "effort" in this class as a/an:*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Is there anything else you would like to add? If no, please just leave this section blank.*





Mr. Butler
Biology and Earth Space Teacher
Southern Wells High School
Poneto, IN