Student Survey 2010 - 2011 Beginning of year Student Survey

Please complete the following survey to the best of your ability. I will use your answers in customizing your Physical Science Curriculum this year. When ranking from 1 - 12, let "1" be "the most". Some questions allow multiple ansers, so be watchful.

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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 do you learn best? Choose up to four.

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

How did you like doing 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 do you prefer 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 will you set this year in school? choose 2

	I will earn straight A's.
	I will learn and remember as much as possible and earn the best grades possible, almost straight A's.
	I will earn all A's and B's.
	I will learn and remember as much as possible and earn all A's and B's.
	A's, B's, C's.... I won'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 helps 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 being a participating member of my science class 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 like 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 helps 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 could contribute to our science class's success?

What are your expectations of your year in Probe science? How can I help to you to meet them.

What have you heard from other students of mine about me and my class that impacted you?

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?