Marking Period 1 Survey

This is an important survey. While there are no correct or incorrect answers, your responses are very important because they will help determine how we conduct our classes in the future. Your answers will remain anonymous even if they are very critical. They will only be tracked back to to the individual if they are threatening or inappropriate, so please be honest! Thank you in advance for taking this survey and sharing your feelings.


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? I am learning useful things to help me succeed in life.
    Yes
    No


  1. Describe the qualities that you believe makes a GREAT teacher.


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? I feel that I have NOT learned much.
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? The teacher cares about me.
    Yes
    No


  1. I think astronomy is interesting.
    Yes
    No


  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. I appreciate or am more fascinated by the universe around me than I was before this class.
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? I believe I will remember a lot of what I have learned this year.
    Yes
    No


  1. I enjoyed astronomy.
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? I (you, the student) daydream a lot in class.
    Yes
    No


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


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? The teacher "plays favorites."
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? This class moves too slowly.
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? How easy is this class? (1= Very Easy and 6 = Very Difficult)
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? I feel that I have learned a lot.
    Yes
    No


  1. Describe the qualities that you believe makes a POOR teacher.


  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. 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. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? The teacher is easy-going and approachable.
    Yes
    No


  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. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? I look forward to coming to class.
    Yes
    No


  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.


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? This class moves too quickly.
    Yes
    No


  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. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? The teacher treats students fairly.
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? The teacher knows the subject matter.
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? The grade I received in Marking Period One reflected what I believed I deserved.
    Yes
    No


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


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


  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 how much you daydream in class?
    all the time
    often
    once in a while
    hardly ever
    never


  1. I want to see more of Mini Carl.
    Yes
    No


  1. I talk about science with family or friends.
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? Okay here's you big chance! Overall, I would give this teacher a grade of...
    A B C D F


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? I often find other students in class to be distracting or annoying.
    Yes
    No


  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. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, please help me with the following information. No class or person can be perfect. Even if you like the class and teacher, please identify as many things as possible that would make our class better or more useful.


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? The class is boring.
    Yes
    No


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


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? The class is interesting.
    Yes
    No


  1. Science is fun.
    Yes
    No


  1. I am a better person than I was in August.
    Yes
    No


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


  1. I think science is
    boring
    fun


  1. Astronomy would have been better with a text book.
    Yes
    No


  1. I talk about science CLASS with family or friends.
    Yes
    No


  1. I am more likely to look up at the night sky than I was before this class.
    Yes
    No


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


  1. I think astronomy is cool.
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, do you agree with the following statement? The teacher runs class well.
    Yes
    No


  1. Regarding your science class and/or science teacher, please tell me anything I should know to improve our learning experience. Remember, the responses are anonymous, so if there is something specific, please let me know, even if you would like to do so anonymously by leaving a note, etc.





Mr. Holm