Course Evaluation

student evaluation of learning experience at WHS this year.
Name (optional): 


  1. Ms. Elliott ...

            1 2 3 4 5      
      ...knows her subject well. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...communicates the subject material effectively. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...utilizes many resources to assist me in my understanding of the subject. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...explains to me why what I'm learning is important. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...has classroom discussions which are meaningful to me and expand my thinking outside of the classroom. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...uses technology in ways that help me learn. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...uses different methods to re-teach material when I have difficulty understanding. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...is clear with specific guidelines and expectations for projects, papers and tests. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...assigns homework that reinforces or extends learning that took place in class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...has a grading policy that is clear and fair. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...comments on returned work that help enhance my learning and success in the class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...provides me opportunities to show my understanding in various ways. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...creates an atmosphere where I am engaged. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...creates an atmosphere where I can ask questions or express diverse views. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...is enthusiastic and makes class interesting. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...maintains her Moodle page regularly. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...updates PowerSchool on a regular basis. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      ...is available for extra help. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Rank the effectiveness of each activity for learning VOCABULARY.
    (1 being most effective and 10 being least effective.)
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    coloring/drawing  
    watching Keynote shows  
    writing words down over and over  
    worksheets  
    crossword puzzles  
    word searches  
    games  
    songs/raps  
    vocabulario personal  
    flashcards  


  1. Rank the effectiveness of each activity for learning GRAMMAR.
    (1 being most effective and 15 being least effective.)
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    taking notes  
    worksheets  
    group discussions  
    electronic games  
    crossword puzzles  
    word searches  
    songs/raps  
    watching YouTube videos  
    visiting websites  
    cards/manipulatives to move around  
    graphic organizers  
    working on the PolyVision Board  
    writing essays using the grammar  
    reading stories  
    ball games  


  1. What I enjoyed about class...
    videos
    songs
    skits
    electronic games
    ball games
    other games
    "Cuidado de la Bomba"
    coloring
    culture
    alternatve major assessments (videos, projects, comics, etc)
    test corrections
    learning grammar
    learning additional verb tenses
    learning new vocabulary
    taking notes
    writing essays
    drawing
    Treasure Chest
    other


  1. If you could change 3 things about this course to improve it, what would you do?


  1. How did Ms. Elliott do with incorporating technology into her classroom.

            1 2 3 4 5       N/A
      Moodle Way too little Way too much  
      Keynote Way too little Way too much  
      iMovie Way too little Way too much  
      Internet links/websites Way too little Way too much  
      YouTube Way too little Way too much  
      Moodle Activities (journals, chats, etc) Way too little Way too much  
      Quia Activities (games) Way too little Way too much  
      Quia Activities (quizzes, tests) Way too little Way too much  
      PolyVision Board Way too little Way too much  
      Videos (movies, drama series, etc) Way too little Way too much  
      student laptop usage Way too little Way too much  


  1. How did laptops effect your learning this year?
    My laptop was a tremendous help.
    My laptop was nice, but kind of distracting.
    My laptop was okay - neither helped nor hurt.
    My laptop sometimes got in the way of learning.
    My laptop hindered my learning; I would have been better off with paper and a pen.


  1. What grade are you holding in this course?
    A B C D F


  1. Are you continuing on in Spanish next year?
    Yes
    No


  1. Will you be studying another foreign language next year?
    Yes, I will be transferring to French, Latin or Chinese next year.
    No, I will be staying in Spanish or dropping language studies entirely.


  1. If you could give advice/information to an incoming student about this course, what would you tell them?





Señora Desaulniers
Spanish Teacher
Pennichuck Middle School
Nashua, NH