Start of Class Survey - 2012 - 3A

Class opening survey to determine student understanding, technology abilities, and desire to participate in FBLA.
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  1. MOVTI offers a Business Completer program which requires FOUR classes: BCA1, Digital Imaging, Desktop Publishing & Webpage Design. How many of these classes have you ALREADY taken?
    none at the High School level
    I am currently enrolled in one or more classes listed
    one previous class only
    two of the classes listed above
    three of the classes listed above


  1. What direction do you see yourself going in after High School? (if you are not sure yet, choose your top TWO options)
    going straight into work in an unskilled field
    entering the worforce in a skilled job or the military
    entering a vocational technical college
    entering a traditional 4-yr college
    pursuring a 6-yr+ college degree


  1. What is your ESTIMATED typing speed in words per minute (wpm)?
    0-20 wpm
    21-30 wpm
    31-40 wpm
    41-50 wpm
    51+ wpm


  1. Evaluate your computer skills level by checking ALL items that apply to your experiences.
    I am familiar with computers, but not how to use the Internet
    I am ONLY familiar with one basic search engine (i.e. – Yahoo, Google).
    I am familiar with using number of search engines successfully.
    I am familiar with search Boolean terms (+,-,#).
    I am well experienced with Internet searching to find specific items.
    I understand the difference between reliable and unreliable Internet sources.
    I get on the Internet nearly everyday
    I only get on the Internet while at school
    The only thing I really use the Internet for is Social Networking (facebook & MySpace).


  1. Which of the following programs/equipment are you familiar with? (check all that apply)
    Paint.Net, Photoshop, GIMP, Picknik
    Drop Box
    Wikispaces
    Audacity
    Windows live Movie Maker
    Windows 7
    Pivot Stick Figure
    Word
    Excel
    UnFREEz
    Access
    PowerPoint
    Photo Story 3
    Digital Cameras
    35mm Camera
    Video Camera
    Tripod
    Flash lighting
    Quia
    GoAnimate, Voki


  1. Since this is a Business class, it is important that you relate the information learned in this class to business. Rate your current understand of business terms.
    Not familiar with business
    I have held a full/part-time job working for a business.
    I have a distant family member that has worked at management level in business.
    I have a close family member that has worked at the management level in business.
    I have a distant family member or friend that owns a business.
    I have a close family member that owns their own business.
    I want to have my own business some day, and I have some business ideas.
    I have my own business now.


  1. Which of the following areas of business are MOST interesting to you. (LIMIT your choices to TWO!)
    Word Processing/Clerical
    Job Interviewing/Human Resources
    Digital Video Production/Media
    Web site development/Web Marketing
    Desktop Publishing & business reports or forms/Marketing Publishing
    Photography & Graphics/Graphic Design & Media
    Bookkeepping & Excel/Accounting
    Sales & Promotion/Marketing
    Overall control of operations/Business Management
    Creating & analyzing reports/Corporate Controller
    Computer software & hardware/Computer IT
    Organization & creation of access files/Database builder


  1. There are several different types of competion subjets for the State FBLA Conference in Charleston next March. Choose all of the options you would be interested in, as well as whether you would like to compete as an individual or a team.
    Compete Individually
    Compete as a team member
    Event - Public speaking
    Event - Interviewing
    Event - Word Applications
    Event - Desktop Publishing
    Event - Business Applications
    Event - Business Math
    Event - Business Plan
    Event - Graphic Design
    Event - Webpage Design
    Event - other business subject
    No interest in competing at this time


  1. Business Completers are required to take:
    ...all four required courses,
    ...the ACT workKeys exam (National Employment Certificate),
    ...Global 21 performance testing (evaluation of program skills).
    After understanding the requirements for the completer program, what is your opition of being part of the completer program?
    I am interested in taking more classes, but am not sure about being a completer.
    I am interested in being a completer and receiving a certificate for my efforts.
    I am not interested in being a completer at this time.


  1. As a member of this class, you are now a member of MOVTI's FBLA club. FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. You will complete several projects in this class that are also FBLA projects. You cannot participate in any club events if you are not an active PAYING member.
    What is your interest level in being in FBLA?
    I only want to participate in class and am not interested in being a paying member.
    I might be interested in competing, but am not sure yet.
    I am sure I want to compete in the spring and will be a paying member.
    I am interested in being an officer in FBLA and competing in the spring.


  1. As a new member of FBLA, you will be required to help with fund raisers and other events that occur on campus. You can also be more involved with the club events (if your dues are paid) by joining any of the activities listed below. Check each item you would be interested in doing:
    helping to sell food items for FBLA fundraiser
    applying to be an officer in the club
    competing at the state FBLA competition
    visiting local businesses for FBLA
    delivering object to teachers or businesses
    helping to sell holiday cards for FBLA fundraiser
    helping to sell candles for FBLA fundraiser
    none of these options


  1. What is the status of your resume?
    I have never made one before, and don’t think I need one.
    I have never made one, but don’t think I will need one for many years.
    I created one for class once but never used it, or don’t have it anymore.
    I have one but it is out of date.
    I created one recently so mine is up to date.


  1. Rate your personal finance knowledge. (check ALL that apply)
    I haven’t needed these services yet.
    I have a savings account.
    I have a checking account.
    I know how to reconcile a checking account.
    I understand how to make and use a budget.
    I understand the differences in the terms wants & needs when it comes to personal finance.
    I have personally, or been with someone who, obtained a bank loan.
    I have a debit card or have used a debit card.
    I understand the dangers of using a credit card.
    I have used insurance and know what a deductible is.


  1. Rate your level of skill with Microsoft Word.
    I can type reports but do not understand formatting.
    I can type reports but only use basic formatting (font & spacing).
    I can use templates to create documents, and then apply some formatting.
    I can create professional looking documents from a blank document.
    I can create documents, apply formatting, & insert objects for any use.


  1. When completing a project with a new tool or program, how do you prefer to work?
    I prefer to work alone.
    I prefer to work alone, but have a partner beside me that can help if I have questions.
    I prefer to work with a partner who is at the same level as me.
    I prefer to work with a partner who I can help.
    I prefer to work with a partner who has more experience than me.





Mrs. Lewis
Business Teacher
Huntington High
Huntington, WV