Survery of Student Attitudes about the Assistment System 2007
 
The Assistment Team would like to hear about what you think of the "Assistment" software from WPI that you used in class this year. Please answer the questions as accurately as possible. Your responses will help us to improve. We appreciate you taking the time to help us!

1. Please check the option that corresponds to how you feel about each of these statements.

 Strongly agreeAgree somewhatNot sureDisagree somewhatStrongly disagree
I care a great deal about how well I do in math.
My parents think it’s very important to do well in math.
I think that some people are just good at math.
I like math class.
I am good at math.
I work hard at math.
I do my homework for math class.
I believe that if I work hard at math I can do well.
I usually seek help when I don't understand something in math.
When I grow up I think I will use math in my job.
When using the Assistment system I tried to get through difficult problems as quickly as possible.
I think reading the hints was more helpful than being given the answer.
I found it hard to stay concentrated on the computer all the time.
I took my work on the Assistment system very seriously and worked hard all the time.
My goal when using the Assistment system was to get through as many problems as possible.
My goal when using the Assistment system was to learn new things.
I always used scrap paper when using the Assistment system instead of trying to do math in my head.
Breaking a question down into smaller steps helped me understand how to solve similar problems.
I think the hints helped me understand how to solve similar problems.
I found many of the problems frustrating because they were too hard.
I like learning from a computer.
I think the Assistment system helped me prepare for the MCAS.

2. One of the best ways to learn how to solve math problems is to practice. The Assistment system gives help on how to solve problems. For practice, do you prefer to use the Assistment system or using paper and pencil?

3. Please tell us three things that you like about the Assistment system.

4. Please tell us three things that you do not like about the Assistment system.

5. We are thinking of making the Assistment available from home. Do you have a computer with internet access at home?

6. Now assume you had internet access at home and that your teacher made it possible for you to do your homework either on paper or using the Assistment system. How much would you prefer to use the Assistment system?

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7. Which school do you go to?