End of Chapter 15 Survey

Please take this survey so I can better teach you the material for Chapters 16 and 19. Complete the survey by March 15 to receive a 9-point "Booster Coupon" to add 9 points to a Lab, Class Work or Quiz grade of your choice.
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  1. What part of science class do you least enjoy? *
    I least enjoy the student Labs.
    I least enjoy the demonstration Labs.
    I least enjoy online activities.
    I least enjoy working with classmates in class.
    I least enjoy videos and power point slide presentations.
    I least enjoy writing and drawing in the Interactive Science Notebook.
    I least enjoy something else, not described here.


  1. What activities could make Science class more enjoyable, useful or interesting to you? (Check up to three)*
    More labs
    Fewer labs
    More reading
    Less reading
    More online work
    Outside projects
    Less class work
    More Science World magazine reading and discussion time


  1. What part of science class do you enjoy most? *
    I most enjoy the student Labs.
    I enjoy the demonstration Labs the most.
    I most enjoy online activities.
    I enjoy working with classmates in class most of all.
    I most enjoy videos and power point slide presentations.
    I enjoy writing and drawing in the Interactive Science Notebook the most.
    I enjoy something else not described here most of all.


  1. Please check the statement you agree with the most. *
    My science education is mostly my responsibility.
    My science education is mostly my parents' or guardian's responsibility.
    My science education is mostly my teacher's responsibility.


  1. How should we change quizzes and tests to make Science class more enjoyable, useful, or interesting to you? (Check up to three)*
    More quizzes, each covering less material
    Fewer quizzes, so each covers more material
    More major tests, each covering less material
    Fewer major tests, so each covers more material
    Alternatives to tests
    Have students write the quizzes


  1. What people-related things could make Science class more enjoyable, useful or interesting to you? (Check up to three)*
    More work with classmates
    More class discussions
    Guest speakers (parents with science to share)
    In-class group projects
    More time to share finished work with classmates


  1. Suppose we spent more time in class discussions talking about Science instead of writing or reading about it. Checking up to four answers, would you...*
    ...read outside of class to prepare for the discussions?
    ...share your ideas during the discussions?
    ...only want to listen to other people's ideas?
    ...ask questions about Science topics that interest you?
    ...tend to just agree with your friends' ideas?
    ...try to think of interesting things to say?


  1. While we do many things in Science, we do not do all teaching and learning methods. Which two things below would interest you? *
    Team projects
    Debates
    Outside the classroom research projects (you do them on your own, at home)
    Investigations based on student questions


  1. What are you doing to show personal responsibility for your science education? (Check up to three.)*
    I always complete my class work on time.
    I always bring my Interactive Science Notebook.
    I help classmates at my table.
    I participate in class discussions, including asking questions.
    I study every night.


  1. Why, do you suppose, do some students not participate in class (including yourself if you think you do not participate)? Check the top three reasons. *
    They are shy.
    They are uninterested in science.
    They did not read or do the work to understand the science.
    They are afraid of what their classmates will think.
    They do not like the teacher and this is a way to get back at him.
    They are bored.
    They are not interested in having to read so much.
    They do not understand.
    Some other reason not listed here.


  1. What could you do more of, that you are not doing enough of now, to show personal responsiblity for your science education? (Check up to three.)*
    I can work harder to complete my class work on time.
    I can remember to always bring my Interactive Science Notebook.
    I will try harder to help classmates at my table.
    I will participate more in class discussions, including asking questions.
    I will study every night.


  1. Why, do you suppose, do some students not use the online materials (including yourself, if you think you do not use them)? Check the top three reasons. *
    No internet access at home because of parent restrictions.
    No interest in doing more school work at home after a day of work in school.
    Not understanding how to do it from home.
    The notebook and paper quizzes are easier.
    Some other reason not listed here.


  1. How do you feel about Extra Credit work? *
    I look forward to doing the Extra Credit to boost my grade.
    I do not bother with the Extra Credit.
    The Extra Credit work is too hard.
    The Extra Credit work is boring.
    I wish the Extra Credit was always a home lab.


  1. Please check whichever statement below best describes your attitude about science. *
    I really like science.
    Science is okay, I guess.
    I could take it or leave it; science is just another subject.
    I don't like it very much.
    I hate science.


  1. Are you enjoying learning about Science this year?*
    Yes, because the work is easy.
    No, because the work is too hard.
    Yes, even though the work is hard.
    No, because I am bored because the work is too easy.
    No, because the work is boring.
    Yes, because the topics are enjoyable and make me feel smarter.
    No, because the topics are too hard to understand.
    Yes, for a reason not mentioned here.
    No, for a reason not mentioned here.





Mr. McKinsey
6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Pleasant Valley Intermediate
Kunkletown, PA