Conceptual Physics Semester One Survey - 2012/2013

I've truly enjoyed working with all of you during the first semester and hope to make the second semester even better through your comments and advice! Please respond to the following statements honestly and accurately. All comments are anonymous. Thank you!


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Please respond to the following statements based on your experience in Conceptual Physics during the first semester.*

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      The course website is easy to navigate. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Feedback on student work is given in a reasonable amount of time. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The course content is presented in a clear, logical manner. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The material is explained in an interesting way. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The labs add to my understanding of the class content. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The right amount of homework is assigned. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The homework helps me understand the class content better. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher encourages participation in class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher is available outside of class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher uses class time efficiently. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher is consistent and reasonable. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher is knowledgeable in the course content. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The teacher is able to answer student questions clearly and accurately. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The grading of student work is fair. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The tests throughout the semester are an accurate assessment of learning. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The math in the course is explained well. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The final exam was a proper difficulty. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The final exam was a proper length. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I earned the grade that I thought I should in this class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I am challenged by this class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I enjoy this class! Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I am excited for the second semester of this class! Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. If necessary for clarification, please comment on any of your responses to the statements in #1.


  1. Please comment on at least one aspect that you like about this class.*


  1. Please comment on at least one aspect that could be improved in this class.*


  1. Please comment on the class PowerPoints. Do you like the fill-in-the blank style? Are they useful tools for learning and studying the material? Any suggestions for improvement?*


  1. What was your favorite unit/lesson from first semester? Why?

    The units that we covered were: Inertia, Linear Motion, Free Fall, Projectile Motion, and Energy*


  1. What was your least favorite unit/lesson from first semester? Why?

    The units that we covered were: Inertia, Linear Motion, Free Fall, Projectile Motion, and Energy*


  1. What topics would you like to learn about in the second semester?*


  1. How does this class compare to YOUR other classes at Marymount in terms of difficulty, interest level, participation, and your understanding of the class content? *


  1. The class content is ____.*
    way over my head
    a bit difficult
    challenging, but at the right difficulty level
    a bit easy
    a total piece of cake


  1. The pace of the course is ____.*
    way too fast
    a little fast, but manageable
    just right
    a little slow
    painfully slow





Lynne DeFilippo
CA