2013 end of the year survey

your overall grade is NOT...I repeat NOT affected by your survey! Answer honestly as possible.
Name: 


  1. As a written rule late work was NOT to be accepted. Did you ever turn in late work?
    Yes
    No


  1. Did you always do your vocabulary?
    Yes
    No


  1. Did your instructor offer a unit sheet which listed vocabulary and objectives?
    Yes
    No


  1. Rate your preparation level for each test. 1-worst 4 studied every night.
    1 2 3 4


  1. Did you ever have missing work?
    Yes
    No


  1. Did you ever feel threatened or bullied in class? This is no joke please answer honestly.
    Yes
    No


  1. Did your instructor offer various learning activities like: lecture, lab activities, homework and group work?
    Yes
    No


  1. Did your instructor seem prepared for daily activities? Including notes and instructions for activities.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Did your teacher ask for "Questions, comments or concerns" before each activity?
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. How would you rate your instructor in terms of classroom management? Was the class out of control (1) or did the instructor have a good handle on the classroom?
    1 2 3 4


  1. How would you rate your experience in Biology? This is different from rating your instructor!
    1-I would rather eat C. gattii
    4-Great experience would recommend to others.
    1 2 3 4


  1. Which hour was the best hour of the day? 


  1. How would you rate the baby case study as a way to tie concepts together (applying to current and past learning)?
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. How would you rate quia as a homework option?

    1-I do not prefer getting accurate and instant feedback from Quia. Instead I would prefer just writing out my answers.

    2- I prefer quia over other options for homework.

    3-Quia did force me to learn. Not every quia session was the best but I did prefer getting feedback instantly.
    1 2 3


  1. What were your thoughts on using Quia as a way to practice?


  1. Which units did you like the best? You may select more than one.
    DNA and protein synthesis
    Genetics
    Meiosis and pedigrees
    Evolution: Frequency of alleles
    Ecoogy-not even fair to put this because it was so short.
    Dissection


  1. Before the year started which of the following would best describe your feelings about science?
    1-Never had a positive experience in science.
    2 past experiences have not been the best
    3 Great
    4-Awesome, I have always loved science
    1 2 3 4


  1. Rate yourself as a student:
    1. Not very good, absent a lot, I cheat when I can, I never turn in work.

    2. I struggle to grasp concepts but I do not ask questions nor do I try to get help from others (parents, friends, teacher).

    3. I am pretty good at keeping up and I tend to work hard on most subjects.

    4. I am a pretty good student. I keep track of all my work and turn in everything on time. I try to ask questions and communicate with my instructors.
    1 2 3 4


  1. Rate your instructor and his ability to teach. Meaning-Was he able to connect concepts, reinforce material through hands on activities, give examples in class...etc.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. Final comments and have a GREAT summer:





Kelly Carrier
Biology Okemos High School
Okemos High School
MI