Introductory Survey - 2012-2013

Opening student survey. Ms. Knoxville 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 internet access at home.
    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. The amount of time I spend on the web during a typical day is
    less than 1 hour
    1-2 hours
    2-3 hours
    3-4 hours
    4+ hours


  1. The amount of time I spend watching TV on a typical day is
    less than 1 hour
    1-2 hours
    2-3 hours
    3-4 hours
    4+ hours


  1. The amount of time I spend texting and talking on the phone on a typical day is
    less than 1 hour
    1-2 hours
    2-3 hours
    3-4 hours
    4+ hours


  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
    Verbal 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
    Verbal exams


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


  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. 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. 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 prefer to think on my own and then have group discussions.
    I prefer to start discussions immediately and think during the discussion.


  1. Which of the following academic subjects is your favorite? (Sorry, you can't pick lunch or PE!)
    English
    Social Studies
    Math
    Science
    Foreign Language


  1. Which of the following academic subjects is your LEAST favorite?
    English
    Social Studies
    Math
    Science
    Foreign Language


  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. I think history is
    boring
    fun
    somewhere in-between


  1. History should be....


  1. Did you pass the History SOL test last year?
    Yes, on the first try
    Yes, after some remediation
    No
    I did not take the SOL test last year


  1. What is the hardest part about being a student or about school?


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


  1. When have you felt particularly successful in school?


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


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


  1. What are your goals for this class?


  1. Would you take advantage of an after school study group?
    Yes
    No


  1. What will you commit to doing to help you succeed in this class?


  1. Describe your study habits.





Coach Hatcher
VA