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

Question Title

* 1. Name:

Question Title

* 2. Date (month and year):

Question Title

* 3. School:

Question Title

* 4. # years you’ve taught in K-12:

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

* 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.

Question Title

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

Question Title

* 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.

Question Title

* 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.

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

* 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)

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

* 24. Comments:

Optional:

Question Title

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

T