AP Biology Course Reflection/Survey 2013

In order to get extra credit on the final, you must answer all of the questions including the written parts.
Name: 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What helped you get the most out of the reading? You may choose more than one if they helped you equally*
    taking notes to prepare for a reading quiz
    taking notes to turn the notes in for a grade
    reading scaffold of questions to direct your attention to the most important ideas
    scaffold that is just a list of concepts you should know
    reading scaffold to prepare you for a graded activity
    other


  1. For the previous question, explain why for the one or ones that you chose

    If other, please explain*


  1. Do you believe in the importance of reading about the concepts before class?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Why or why not for the previous question*


  1. Did you attend the after school sessions?*
    all
    most
    some
    at least one
    none


  1. If you didn't attend - why?

    If you did, were the sessions helpful - why or why not?*


  1. Were the recorded review sessions on Ustream helpful so that you could rewatch them or watch them if you couldn't attend the evening sessions?*
    Yes
    No


  1. How challenged did you feel by this class?*
    very challenged
    somewhat challenged
    a little challenged
    not challenged (the class was easy)
    overwhelmed (too challenging - couldn't master it)


  1. Did you like the format of how class was run? *
    Yes
    No


  1. why or why not for the previous question?*


  1. Did you like taking tests out of class?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Why or why not?*


  1. Did you think that the grading was overall fair?*
    Yes
    No


  1. If no, why?*


  1. In general, did you do test corrections?*
    Yes
    No


  1. If you didn't do test corrections, why not?

    If you did, did they help you better learn the material, understand the concepts, or clear up any misconceptions - or did you just get the points?*


  1. Was it more helpful to have the powerpoints printed out during class so you didn't have to take notes, or was it more helpful to write your own notes?*
    Powerpoints ahead
    Take own notes


  1. How much time did you spend studying for the AP Biology test specifically?*
    none
    1 hour
    2-5 hours
    6-10 hours
    more than 10 hours


  1. Did you feel well prepared for the AP test?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Why or why not for the previous question?*


  1. Now that you took the test, predict what you got on the AP Bio. test.
    5
    4
    3
    2
    1


  1. In retrospect, how could you have prepared better for the test?


  1. Do you feel better prepared for college?
    Yes
    No


  1. why or why not for the previous question?*


  1. Give some advise to next year's students. (will actually use with next year's students)*


  1. What was your favorite activity/lesson that we did in class? Why?*


  1. What was your least favorite activity/lesson that we did in class? Why?*


  1. Optional: Give a suggestion to improve the course.


  1. Optional: What feedback (positive or negative) do you have for Mrs. Chamness?


  1. What feedback (positive or negative) do you have for Ms. Doyle?





Mrs. Chamness
River Hill High School