Mid-Year Survey

We’ve had about four months together, so by now you should have a good idea of what you like and dislike about the class. Here is your opportunity to give me some feedback so I can continue to improve the class for everyone. Your opinion matters to me and I will consider your suggestions, though ultimately I will decide what is best for all of us. (For example, I cannot consider suggestions like “no homework” or “parties every week.”) This survey is anonymous and does not count for grade.



  1. Please indicate your Spanish class level:
    I
    II
    III
    IV


  1. How well do you feel we are covering the following topics?

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Vocabulary Excellently Poorly  
      Grammar Excellently Poorly  
      Speaking Excellently Poorly  
      Reading Excellently Poorly  
      Listening Excellently Poorly  
      Culture Excellently Poorly  


  1. How interesting is the material to you?
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Fascinating  Mind-numbingly dull


  1. How easy or difficult is the material for you?
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very Easy  Very Difficult


  1. Which teaching methods do you find most helpful? Select all that apply.
    Workbook exercises
    Textbook activities
    Audio activities
    Working in pairs or small groups
    Quia games
    Writing activities
    Conversations in Spanish
    Copying down from the board
    Videos


  1. Comments about the material or how it is presented:


  1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about homework?

            1 2 3 4 5      
      I have the right amount of homework. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Homework helps me learn the material. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Homework is graded fairly. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      15% of my total grade is a fair weight for homework. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Homework is easy. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Comments about homework:


  1. Decide whether you agree or disagree with the following statements about quizzes.

            1 2 3 4 5      
      I do well on the quizzes when I study. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I always know what to expect on the quizzes. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I have the right amount of quizzes. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Sometimes quizzes are hard, and sometimes they're easy. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      25% of my total grade is a good weight for quizzes. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Quizzes are graded fairly. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Would you rather have more quizzes on less material, or fewer quizzes on more material?
    More quizzes on less material.
    Fewer quizzes on more material.
    The quizzes are fine the way they are now.


  1. Decide whether you agree or disagree with the following statements about tests.

            1 2 3 4 5      
      I do well on the tests when I study. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I know what to expect on the tests. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Sometimes the tests are easy, and sometimes they're not. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I have the right amount of tests. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Tests are graded fairly. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      35% of my total grade is a good weight for tests. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Which assessment formats do you prefer? Check all that apply.
    Multiple choice
    Short answer
    Essay
    Matching
    Fill-in-the-blank
    Individual projects
    Group projects
    Presentations


  1. Decide whether you agree or disagree with the following statements about Quia.

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Quia helps me review for the test. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I use Quia to help me study at home. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I'd rather go to the computer lab than review the material in class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I would like a review sheet for the test in addition to using Quia. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Comments on quizzes, tests, Quia, and other forms of assessment:


  1. Decide whether you agree or disagree with the following statements about class participation, behavior, and discipline:

            1 2 3 4 5      
      I feel comfortable speaking up in class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Class participation is graded fairly. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I know what behavior is expected of me, and how it affects my grade. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Ms. Snow handles discipline well. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The class is too loud. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The class gets off-task. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Ms. Snow gives too many second chances to students who misbehave.. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Ms. Snow's punishments are fair. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Chat sheets are an effective form of punishment. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Other students distract me. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Ms. Snow favors some students more than others. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Ms. Snow should write more referrals. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Ms. Snow is consistent with her punishments. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      25% of my total grade is a fair weight for class participation and behavior Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Comments about participation, behavior, and discipline:


  1. Give Ms. Snow a letter grade for each of the following categories:

          A B C D F    
      Helpfulness   
      Knowledge of the Spanish language   
      Knowledge of Hispanic cultures   
      Teaching ability   
      Fun level   
      Friendliness   
      Classroom management and discipline   
      Fairness   
      Organization   


  1. The best part about Spanish class is...


  1. The worst part about Spanish class is...


  1. If I were the teacher, I would...


  1. Additional comments:





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