Student Survey Results
We did a little survey in class the day after we recorded our podcapsule. The results are below; 17 students participated. So, without any further ado, here are the results of our class' survey. Please share your thoughts by commenting (anonymously if you wish) below .....
Classroom Environment
The questions in this section were ranked using this 5 point scale:
The bold numbers after each item are the average ratings given by the entire class.
1. The teacher was enthusiastic about teaching the course. 4.88
2. The teacher made students feel welcome in seeking help in/outside of class. 4.65
3. My interest in math has increased because of this course. 3.76
4. Students were encouraged to ask questions and were given meaningful answers. 4.53
5. The teacher enhanced the class through the use of humour. 4.47
6. Course materials were well understood and explained clearly by the teacher. 4.47
7. Graded materials fairly represented student understanding and effort. 4.24
8. The teacher showed a genuine interest in individual students. 4.12
9. I have learned something that I consider valuable. 4.29
10. The teacher normally came to class well prepared. 4.59
Overall Impression of the Course
The questions in this section were ranked using this 5 point scale:
1. Compared with other high school courses I have taken, I would say this course was: 4.65
2. Compared with other high school teachers I have had, I would say this teacher is: 4.65
3. As an overall rating, I would say this teacher is: 4.53
Course Characteristics
The questions in this section were ranked using this 5 point scale:
1. Course difficulty, compared to other high school courses: 3.35
2. Course workload, compared to other high school courses: 3.31
(This question answered by 16 students.)
3. Hours per week required outside of class:
(This question answered by 16 students.)
4. Expected grade in the course:
(This question answered by 14 students.)
Specific Feedback
What was your best learning experience in this course?
What was your worst learning experience in this course?
What changes would you suggest to improve the way this course is taught?
It's interesting to compare the items that were considered both the worst and best learning experiences. Also, take a look at the list of worst learning experiences compared to suggestions for next year. Help me do a better job next year by commenting on what you see here ....
Classroom Environment
The questions in this section were ranked using this 5 point scale:
| Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly Agree |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
The bold numbers after each item are the average ratings given by the entire class.
1. The teacher was enthusiastic about teaching the course. 4.88
2. The teacher made students feel welcome in seeking help in/outside of class. 4.65
3. My interest in math has increased because of this course. 3.76
4. Students were encouraged to ask questions and were given meaningful answers. 4.53
5. The teacher enhanced the class through the use of humour. 4.47
6. Course materials were well understood and explained clearly by the teacher. 4.47
7. Graded materials fairly represented student understanding and effort. 4.24
8. The teacher showed a genuine interest in individual students. 4.12
9. I have learned something that I consider valuable. 4.29
10. The teacher normally came to class well prepared. 4.59
Overall Impression of the Course
The questions in this section were ranked using this 5 point scale:
| Very Poor | Poor | Average | Good | Very Good |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1. Compared with other high school courses I have taken, I would say this course was: 4.65
2. Compared with other high school teachers I have had, I would say this teacher is: 4.65
3. As an overall rating, I would say this teacher is: 4.53
Course Characteristics
The questions in this section were ranked using this 5 point scale:
| Very Easy | Easy | Average | Difficult | Very Difficult |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1. Course difficulty, compared to other high school courses: 3.35
2. Course workload, compared to other high school courses: 3.31
(This question answered by 16 students.)
3. Hours per week required outside of class:
(This question answered by 16 students.)
| 0 to 2 | 2 to 3 | 3 to 5 | 5 to 7 | over 7 |
| 25% | 44% | 12% | 19% | 0% |
4. Expected grade in the course:
(This question answered by 14 students.)
| F | D | C | B | A |
| 0% | 29% | 29% | 36% | 7% |
Specific Feedback
What was your best learning experience in this course?
| Pre-tests Vectors Probability Design & Measurement Real life applications of math (2) Almost everything | Online tools All but Statistics Stories about the Greeks and infinity Scribes (3) Blogging (4) Wiki assignment | "Say it six times" Group work (2) Learning to use graphing calculator Using the internet for learning How teachers love teaching |
What was your worst learning experience in this course?
| Statistics The exam Using the iMac lab for the Personal Finance unit | None (4) Not getting tests back quickly | Fear of asking questions Homework quizzes Personal Finance (2) |
What changes would you suggest to improve the way this course is taught?
| More stories and extra topics (2) Blog Math dictionaries More Projects | None (3) Give notes on using the graphing calculator Give tests back quickly (4) | Give regular grade updates More jokes More wiki work Teach Personal Finance using only the graphing calculator |
It's interesting to compare the items that were considered both the worst and best learning experiences. Also, take a look at the list of worst learning experiences compared to suggestions for next year. Help me do a better job next year by commenting on what you see here ....
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