Modeling Workshop Physical Science and Math Experiences Survey

Workshop in Physical Science & Math Modeling
Survey of Participant Experiences
Academic Year 2011-2012

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Date (month and year):

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* 3. School:

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* 4. # years you’ve taught in K-12:

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* 5. # years you’ve taught physical science and/or math:

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* 6. Content area/specialization of your college degree: (please select one)

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

Other Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Liberal Arts

Business

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* 7. Workshop leaders:

Answer the survey for whichever subject (math/science) you're more likely to implement Modeling Instruction in physical science in, this year.

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* 8. For which subject are you answering this survey?

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* 9. For what grade are you answering the survey?

This survey is intended to assist the staff of the Modeling Teachers Program in evaluating the project.Please answer all questions based on your experience during the academic year 2011-12.
Please write N/A next to any question that doesn’t apply to your situation.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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* 10. Have you particiated in any Modeling Workshops prior to this Physical Science Modeling Workshop? If so, please list the title, duration (approximate contact hours) and date of each.

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* 11. How often do you ask students to work in groups in your math/science class?

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

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* 12. How often do you ask groups to discuss or debate their ideas in class?

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

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* 13. How often do you use (student-size, hand-held) whiteboards?

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

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* 14. How often do you lecture for the majority of the class period?

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

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* 15. How often do you use a standard textbook?

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

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* 16. How often do you assign practicums or special long term projects?

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

Regularly

Frequently

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

N/A

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* 17. What type(s) of math/science courses did you teach this year? (Select all that apply)

Regular

Honors

Basic

Technical

Other:

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* 18. Which of the following best describes your approach to grading students with respect to on-going assessment and feedback (homework grades, lab grades, etc.)? (please select one)

Grades maximally distinguish student performance (e.g. grading “on a curve”).

Grades reflect a pre-set level of performance (e.g. all students could receive an “A” if their work meets a certain standard).

Other approach; Please explain here:

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* 19. Which of the following best describes your approach to grading students with respect to semester/ final grades and major examinations? (please select one)

Grades maximally distinguish student performance (e.g. grading “on a curve”).

Grades reflect a pre-set level of performance (e.g. all students could receive an “A” if their work meets a certain standard).

Other approach; Please explain here:

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* 20. Have you had exposure/experience with the Modeling Method prior to this summer’s workshop?

Yes

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* 21. If yes to #19, what type of exposure have you had with the Modeling Method? (select all that apply)

Previous Modeling workshop

Readings(text, journals, web, etc.)

Colleague

Other:

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* 22. If yes to #19, have you implemented any elements of the Modeling Method in your classroom?

Yes; many elements

Yes; a few elements

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* 23. Please name any colleagues who spent more than 10 hours teaching you modeling instruction.

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* 24. Comments:

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Date (month and year):

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* 3. School:

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* 4. # years you’ve taught in K-12:

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* 5. # years you’ve taught physical science and/or math:

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* 6. Content area/specialization of your college degree: (please select one)

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* 7. Workshop leaders:

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* 8. For which subject are you answering this survey?

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* 9. For what grade are you answering the survey?

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* 10. Have you particiated in any Modeling Workshops prior to this Physical Science Modeling Workshop? If so, please list the title, duration (approximate contact hours) and date of each.

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* 11. How often do you ask students to work in groups in your math/science class?

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* 12. How often do you ask groups to discuss or debate their ideas in class?

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* 13. How often do you use (student-size, hand-held) whiteboards?

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* 14. How often do you lecture for the majority of the class period?

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* 15. How often do you use a standard textbook?

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* 16. How often do you assign practicums or special long term projects?

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* 17. What type(s) of math/science courses did you teach this year? (Select all that apply)

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* 18. Which of the following best describes your approach to grading students with respect to on-going assessment and feedback (homework grades, lab grades, etc.)? (please select one)

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* 19. Which of the following best describes your approach to grading students with respect to semester/ final grades and major examinations? (please select one)

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* 20. Have you had exposure/experience with the Modeling Method prior to this summer’s workshop?

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* 21. If yes to #19, what type of exposure have you had with the Modeling Method? (select all that apply)

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* 22. If yes to #19, have you implemented any elements of the Modeling Method in your classroom?

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* 23. Please name any colleagues who spent more than 10 hours teaching you modeling instruction.

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* 24. Comments:

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* 25. Additional comments regarding your teaching experience during this past academic year

* 25. Additional comments regarding your teaching experience
during this past academic year