Introductory Survey - 2013-2014

Opening student survey. Mr. Haber would like to learn more about you! None of the responses will be used to grade you in any way. It will be used to help me teach my classes more effectively, and for me to learn how you learn best.
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  1. Which of the following best describes your internet access from home?
    I have high speed (Fios or DSL or Cable Modem) access.
    I have smart phone access only.
    The only internet access I have is at school.
    I do not have internet access at home, but I can use the web at a friend's home


  1. To which of the following TV channels do you have access? (Check all that apply.)
    Discovery Channel
    History Channel
    Science Channel
    National Geographic Channel
    WHYY PBS


  1. Which of the following do you MOST prefer to use as a learning resource?
    Textbooks
    Videos
    Web pages
    Activities & Labs
    Research projects


  1. Which of the following do you LEAST prefer to use as a learning resource.
    Textbooks
    Videos
    Web pages
    Activities & Labs
    Research projects


  1. Which of the following would you MOST prefer to use as a way of learning new information?
    Independent reading
    Independent video reviewing
    Class discussion and note-taking


  1. Which of the following would you LEAST prefer to use as a way of learning new information?
    Independent reading
    Independent video reviewing
    Class discussion and note-taking


  1. An assessment is something that demonstrates your understanding of a topic. Which of the following assessments do you MOST prefer?
    Quizzes
    Presentations
    Papers and reports
    Projects
    Oral exams


  1. An assessment is something that demonstrates your understanding of a topic. Which of the following assessments do you LEAST prefer?
    Quizzes
    Presentations
    Papers and reports
    Projects
    Oral exams


  1. On a quiz, which type of questions do you prefer?
    Multiple choice
    Essay
    Fill-in
    True/False


  1. On projects, how do you prefer to work?
    Independently
    In a group


  1. Which type of quiz do you prefer?
    An open-book quiz that tests understanding
    A closed-book quiz that relies more upon memorization


  1. While doing classwork or homework, I find music to be
    helpful
    distracting


  1. I learn best by
    reading then doing
    watching then doing
    reading then watching then doing
    just doing


  1. With regard to class activities, I prefer
    to be told exactly what to do.
    to be told what the goal is and then figure out on my own what to do.


  1. I prefer courses that
    follow the textbook.
    jump around and use different resources.


  1. Which of the following have you visited or done? (Check all that apply)
    Disneyworld or Disneyland
    A big amusement park
    The opening of a popular movie
    The beach
    A National Park
    Grand Canyon
    Yosemite Park
    Yellowstone
    Rocky Mountains
    West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington State)
    Mississippi River
    Everglades
    A foreign country
    Taken a cruise on a cruise ship
    Hawaii


  1. I generally prefer to be
    indoors
    outdoors


  1. My favorite season is
    winter
    spring
    summer
    fall


  1. My favorite color is
    pink
    red
    orange
    yellow
    green
    blue
    purple


  1. Which of the following best describes how much you daydream in class?
    all the time
    often
    once in a while
    hardly ever
    never


  1. Which of the following best describes you?
    I like to read.
    I do not like to read.


  1. Which of the following best describes you?
    I like being in school.
    I do not like being in school.


  1. Which of the following best describes you?
    I like being in class.
    I do not like being in class.


  1. Which of the following best describes you?
    I prefer day time.
    I prefer night time.


  1. Which of the following best describes you?
    I prefer to think on my own and then have group discussions.
    I prefer to start discussions immediately and think during the discussion.


  1. Rank the following subjects, from MOST(1) to LEAST(5) favorite:
        1 2 3 4 5
    Reading/Language Arts  
    Math  
    Social Studies/Humanities  
    Science  
    Foreign Languages  


  1. Which of the following best describes how likely you are to major in science in college?
    highly unlikely
    somewhat unlikely
    somewhat likely
    very likely


  1. Which of the following best describes your attitude towards science
    It is important but difficult to understand
    It is not important and it is difficult to understand
    It is easy but unimportant
    It is easy and important


  1. In the space below, please describe your personal interests, hobbies, and extracurricular activities.


  1. In the space below, please describe your favorite vacation (that you have already taken or would like to take).


  1. In the space below, please describe something that you wish more people knew about you.


  1. In the space below, please tell me anything you think I need to know to help you succeed.


  1. Think about the BEST class (or classes) you ever had. Without mentioning names, what did you like most?


  1. Think about the WORST class (or classes) you ever had. Without mentioning names, what did you dislike most?


  1. Describe the qualities that you believe makes a GREAT teacher.


  1. Describe the qualities that you believe makes a POOR teacher.


  1. I think science is
    fun
    boring
    somewhere in-between


  1. Rank the following learning methods from most favorite (1) to least favorite (8)
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    reading  
    watch video  
    look at graphics  
    class discussion and notes  
    webquests  
    activities  
    projects & presentations  
    papers  


  1. Giving a wrong answer in class may be embarrassing for some people. Assuming you have a reasonable basis for your answer, even though it is wrong, which of the following best describes your attitude to giving a wrong answer in class?
    It would not bother me at all.
    It would bother me a little, but I would get over it quickly.
    It would bother me significantly and for a significant amount of time.
    It would hardly bother me at all.


  1. Just for fun, what is your favorite food?


  1. Just for fun, what is your favorite restaurant?


  1. Just for fun, what is currently your favorite TV show(s)?


  1. Just for fun... What is(are) your favorite movie(s)? (past or present)


  1. Just for fun... What is(are) your favorite book(s)?


  1. Just for fun... Who is your favorite singer or musical group?


  1. Just for fun... What is your favorite song?


  1. Just for fun... Who is your favorite person/actor/celebrity/politician or role model?


  1. What do you think you might want to do as a career when you grow up?





Mr. Haber
Science and Engineering Teacher
Bensalem High School
Bensalem, PA