Student Survey 2009 - 2010 End of year

Please complete this survey to let me know how I did for you this year. Be completely honest, I will take the compliments and the criticism to make myself a better teacher. Thank you so much for giving me your very best! I am so proud of you!

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Please rate your current "love of science" score: choose two

	Out of this world, awesome! LOVE it!
	One of my favorite subjects.
	It's pretty interesting.
	I can take it or leave it.
	I've had some bad experiences and don't like it at all.
	I turned into a nerd this year and I love it!
	Nice try, but I still don't care for science.

What has your experience with science been so far? choose the one "closest" one

	My family and I love science and we love to talk about it and include science in our fun time.
	I watch science programs like NOVA and other programs on the DISCOVERY channel.
	I find myself asking "Why" and "How" about things, and I like to figure stuff out. I sometimes do "experiments" at home.
	My science experience pretty much has been limited to school activities.
	I know nothing, NOTHING.... What is science anyways?
	My family has more interest in science since I've been in your class.

How did you learn best? Choose up to four.

	I learned best by watching something.
	I learned best by reading.
	I learned best by hearing about something.
	I learned best by doing something.
	I learned best by discussing or debating something.
	I learned best by solving a problem about something.
	I learned best by working with others and adding to their ideas.
	I learned best by working alone.
	I learned best while getting ready for the test.
	I learned best during or after the test.

How did you like my projects? choose two, please

	Wow! Projects rock my world! I love seeing what I can create and put together to "show what I know"!
	I like projects. I can use them to help get better grades. I also learn by doing them.
	Projects are alright. I don't like to get started until the last minute, but then I do pretty well.
	I'd rather do other things than projects. They're ok, but I don't feel confident in what I do, and they don't usually help my grade.
	Projects? We have to do projects? Mooooooooom! Get me outta here!
	The projects really let me delve deep and learn.
	I don't normally like projects, but the way that you set them up was helpful.

How did I do with your groups for projects? choose 2

	I liked working in groups. The thoughts of others help me to think more too. I like working together with people. It makes it more fun.
	I did well in group work settings. I like having other people's skills to pool together... like drawing or writing good descriptions.
	Group work is ok. I only like it when I get to work with my friends.
	I still have mixed feelings about group work. Sometimes people don't do their "share" and still get as good of a grade as others who do more than their share. Also, some groups pick on people in them. I would like it better if I could pick my group.
	Please, oh please, don't make me work with other people! Leave me alooooone!!!!
	I liked how you let us choose our groups and topics.
	I developed better skills as a group member.

What kinds of goals did you reach this year in school? choose 2

	I got straight A's.
	I learned and remembered as much as possible and got the best grades possible, almost straight A's.
	I got all A's and B's.
	I learned and remembered as much as possible and got all A's and B's.
	A's, B's, C's.... I didn't FAIL anything....
	I don't think that grades really matter. I just want to learn as much as possible.
	Goals? You want me to set Goals?

Who helped you to be accountable in keeping with your goals? Choose all that apply

Me

Mom

Dad

Friend(s)

Brother(s)/Sister(s)

Aunt

Uncle

Grandparent

Other adult friend

Mostly just me

Teacher(s)

School Counselor

What do you want to gain from having a year of science this year? Choose all that apply

	I want to know why and how stuff works.
	I want to learn how to find out answers.
	I want to learn how to learn better.
	I want to learn how to think more creatively.
	I want to be a better person.
	I want to learn stuff that can help me change the world.
	I want to make friends.
	I want to have cool stuff to do.
	I want to learn different ways of learning things.
	I want to make myself and my parents proud of me.
	I want to make Ms. Salomon proud of me.
	I just want to get through it.

Rank the following in order of "how much you liked it". #1 is your best!

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Preparing for and taking tests
Pop quizzes
Worksheets
Labs or Experiments (and the questions and graphing that go with them)
Activities (and the summaries/quizzes that go with them)
Individual Projects
Group projects
Studying for tests
Figuring out why something happened with a lab
Foldable type activities
Taking notes
Interpreting notes

Rank the following in "how much it helped you learn" (be very honest with yourself and me here)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Preparing for and taking tests
Pop quizzes
Worksheets
Labs or Experiments (and the questions and graphing that go with them)
Activities (and the summaries/quizzes that go with them)
Individual Projects
Group projects
Studying for tests
Figuring out why something happened with a lab
Foldable type activities
Taking notes
Interpreting notes

What attributes do you have that contributed to our science class's success?

In what ways did I meet/exceed (or not meet/not exceed) What are your expectations of your year in Probe science?

What will you tell rising 8th graders about me and my class that will help them to have the best experience possible? (Remember, I want your feedback to help me reach my goals of being the best teacher that I can be.)

How likely would you be to join a "Science Club" in HS? and why? (robotics, hydrogen cars, etc)

Anything else you want to tell me?