Biology - Fall Semester 2009 - 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 Biology?  *


  1. What grade did you earn on the first semester final exam in 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 unit portfolios   
      having the textbook on CD-ROM   
      having a hard copy of the textbook   
      contributing to class discussions (asking/answering questions, etc.)   
      getting quick feedback on quia.com   
      using review activities on quia.com   
      reading the textbook in preparation for class   
      having longer class periods that usually incorporate both lecture and independent work   
      having at least two days to complete homework assignments   
      having regular review quizzes   
      preparing for the midterm and final   
      looking at cells and mitosis under the microscope   


  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   
      use activities on quia.com to review   
      re-take old quizzes on quia.com   
      create flashcards using iFlash   
      create flashcards on paper   
      study for upcoming quizzes in groups   
      use your flex block to prepare for biology   
      view the weekly schedule posted on Mrs. Ruesler'website   


  1. What events in class did you find most helpful (e.g., labs, lectures, web activities, student presentations, homework, portfolios)?
    What did you find most enjoyable? Please explain.*


  1. What events in class need improvement? Please be specific and explain why you feel this way.*





Kim Bathker