Introductory Survey

Opening student survey

Name


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.


  1. Which of the following best describes your internet access from home?*
    I have high speed (DSL or Cable Modem) access.
    I have dial-up access only.
    The only internet access I have is at school.
    I do not have internet access at home, but I can use the web at a friend's home


  1. The amount of time I spend on the web during a typical day is *
    less than 1 hour
    1-2 hours
    2-3 hours
    3-4 hours
    4+ hours


  1. The amount of time I spend watching TV on a typical day is *
    less than 1 hour
    1-2 hours
    2-3 hours
    3-4 hours
    4+ hours


  1. The amount of time I spend texting and talking on the phone on a typical day is*
    less than 1 hour
    1-2 hours
    2-3 hours
    3-4 hours
    4+ hours


  1. To which of the following TV channels do you have access? (Check all that apply.)*
    Discovery Channel
    History Channel
    Science Channel
    National Geographic


  1. Which of the following do you MOST prefer to use as a learning resource?*
    Textbooks
    Videos
    Webpages
    Activities & Labs
    Research projects


  1. Which of the following do you LEAST prefer to use as a learning resource.*
    Textbooks
    Videos
    Webpages
    Activities & Labs
    Research projects


  1. Which of the following would you MOST prefer to use as a way of learning new information?*
    Independent reading
    Independent video reviewing
    Class discussion and note-taking


  1. Which of the following would you LEAST prefer to use as a way of learning new information?*
    Independent reading
    Independent video reviewing
    Class discussion and note-taking


  1. Which of the following are you reasonably comfortable using? (Check all that apply.)*
    MS Word
    MS Excel
    MS Powerpoint
    Podcasts
    Vodcasts
    World Wide Web
    Video editing software


  1. An assessment is something that demonstrates your understanding of a topic. Which of the following assessments do you MOST prefer?*
    Quizzes
    Presentations
    Papers and reports
    Projects
    Verbal exams


  1. An assessment is something that demonstrates your understanding of a topic. Which of the following assessments do you LEAST prefer?*
    Quizzes
    Presentations
    Papers and reports
    Projects
    Verbal exams


  1. On a quiz, which type of questions do you prefer?*
    Multiple choice
    Essay
    Fill-in
    True/False


  1. On projects, how do you prefer to work?*
    Independently
    In groups


  1. Which of the following have you visited or done? (Check all that apply)*
    Disneyworld or Disneyland
    A big amusement park
    The opening of a popular movie
    The beach
    A National Park
    Grand Canyon
    Yosemite Park
    Yellowstone
    Rocky Mountains
    West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington State)
    Mississippi River
    Everglades
    Hoover Dam
    Taken a cruise on a cruise ship


  1. Which type of quiz do you prefer?*
    An open-book quiz that tests understanding
    A closed-book quiz that relies more upon memorization


  1. While doing classwork or homework, I find music to be*
    helpful
    distracting


  1. I learn best by*
    reading then doing
    watching then doing
    just doing


  1. With regard to class activities, I prefer*
    to be told exactly what to do.
    to be told what the goal is and then figure out on my own what to do.


  1. I prefer courses that*
    follow the textbook.
    jump around and use different resources.


  1. I generally prefer to be *
    indoors
    outdoors


  1. My favorite season is *
    winter
    spring
    summer
    fall


  1. My favorite color is *
    red
    blue
    green
    yellow
    purple


  1. Which of the following best describes how much you daydream in class?*
    all the time
    often
    once in a while
    hardly ever
    never


  1. Which of the following best describes you?*
    I like to read.
    I do NOT like to read.


  1. Which of the following best describes you?*
    I like being in school.
    I do NOT like being in school.


  1. Which of the following best describes you?*
    I like being in class.
    I do NOT like being in class.


  1. Which of the following best describes you?*
    I prefer day time.
    I prefer night time.


  1. Which of the following best describes you?*
    I prefer to think on my own and then have group discussions.
    I prefer to start discussions immediately and think during the discussion.


  1. Which of the following academic subjects is your favorite? (Sorry, you can't pick lunch or Phys Ed!)*
    Reading/language arts
    Social studies/Humanities
    Math
    Science
    Language


  1. Which of the following academic subjects is your LEAST favorite? *
    Reading/language arts
    Social studies/Humanities
    Math
    Science
    Language


  1. Rank the following subjects, from MOST to LEAST favorite. (Most favorite = 1 and Least Favorite = 5)*
        1 2 3 4 5
    Reading/Language Arts  
    Math  
    Social Studies/Humanities  
    Science  
    Languages  


  1. Which of the following best describes how likely you are to major in science in college?*
    highly unlikely
    somewhat unlikely
    somewhat likely
    very likely


  1. Which of the following best describes your attitude towards science*
    It is important but difficult to understand
    It is not important and it is difficult to understand
    It is easy but unimportant
    It is easy and important


  1. In the space below, please describe your personal interests, hobbies, and extracurricular activities.*


  1. In the space below, please describe your favorite vacation (that you have already taken or would like to take).*


  1. In the space below, please describe something that you wish more people knew about you.*


  1. In the space below, please tell me anything you think I need to know to help you succeed.*


  1. Think about the WORST class (or classes) you ever had. Without mentioning names, what did you dislike most?*


  1. Think about the BEST class (or classes) you ever had. Without mentioning names, what did you like most?*


  1. Describe the qualities that you believe makes a GREAT teacher. (No names please!)*


  1. Describe the qualities that you believe makes a POOR teacher. (No names please!)*


  1. I think science is*
    boring
    fun


  1. Rank the following learning methods from most favorite (1) to least favorite*
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    reading  
    watch video  
    look at graphics  
    class discussion and notes  
    webquests  
    activities  
    projects & presentations  
    papers  


  1. Giving a wrong answer in class may be embarrassing for some people. Assuming you have a reasonable basis for your answer, even though it is wrong, which of the following best describes your attitude to giving a wrong answer in class?*
    It would not bother me at all.
    It would bother me a little, but I would get over it quickly.
    It woudl bother me significantly and for a significant amount of time.
    It would hardly bother me at all.