AP Biology - Spring Semester 2010 - Evaluation (Ruesler)

Your responses to this survey will be kept confidential. Please answer these questions honestly and thoroughly. Your answers will be used to shape this course in the future!


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What was your grade for the first semester in AP Biology?  *


  1. What grade did you earn on the SPRING semester midterm in AP Biology?  *


  1. How effective was each of the following in helping you to understand the course material?

    1 is the least effective, while 5 is the most effective.*

          1 2 3 4 5     check here if this question does not apply to you
      following along with lecture PowerPoints on the computer   
      using your laptop to organize your files   
      completing student study guide for chapters   
      having the textbook on online   
      having a hard copy of the textbook   
      contributing to class discussions (asking/answering questions, etc.)   
      reading the textbook in preparation for class   
      having regular quizzes   
      reading the textbook in preparation for class   
      having regular quizzes   
      having at least two days to complete homework assignments   


  1. How often did you do each of the following?

    1 - Never
    2 - Once or twice over the semester
    3 - Once each unit
    4 - At least twice each unit
    5 - Very often*

          1 2 3 4 5    
      complete reading assignments for homework   
      use your laptop to take notes during class   
      taking practice quizzes on textbook website   
      view the weekly schedule emailed by Mrs. Ruesler   
      create flashcards using iFlash   
      create flashcards on paper   
      study for upcoming quizzes in groups   
      use your flex block to prepare for AP Biology   


  1. Based on your experience taking the AP Biology Exam, how effective was the following in preparing you for the exam?

    1 is the least effective, while 5 is the most effective.*

          1 2 3 4 5    
      Practice FRQs (weekend writings)   
      Unit multiple choice quizzes/tests taken in class   
      "test" style FRQs   
      Taking practice AP exams   
      using the Student Study Guide (SSG)   
      using a review book (such as Barron's)   
      completing the "official" AP Bio Labs   
      the AP Biology Review Portfolio   


  1. Rate the following portions of the AP Exam in difficulty.

    1- least difficult, 5- most difficult*

          1 2 3 4 5    
      Multiple choice questions   
      FRQ 1: Homeostatis, hormones, and glucose   
      FRQ 2: Enzymes and reaction rates (lab question)   
      FRQ 3: Genetic crosses/Hardy-Weinberg   
      FRQ 4: Succession and biodiversity   
      Time management for multiple choice (did you have enough time?!)   
      Time management for FRQs   


  1. How do you and your instructor utilize digital tools (laptops, Smartboards, etc.) in this course? Has the use of these tools benefited or challenged your learning the material for this subject area?*


  1. What benefits and/or challenges has the new schedule had on your learning in AP Biology?*


  1. Were there particular units of study that you felt poorly prepared for?*


  1. What recommendations do you have for how the course can be more effective in preparing students for the AP Exam?*





Kim Bathker