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1. American History Feedback

Please reflect on the entire year, and provide Taft with some feedback on the 8th grade American history course.

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* 1. For each of the following statements, please rate your opinion.

  I strongly agree I agree I am neutral I disagree I strongly disagree
The teacher knows the subject matter presented in class.
The teacher presents the subject matter in an interesting way.
The teacher assigns too much homework.
The homework assigned is valuable to student learning.
The evaluation system used by the teacher is fair.
The teacher uses different techniques in and out of class.
The teacher is interested in helping students learn and succeed.
The teacher enjoys his job.
The teacher enjoys working with 8th grade students.
The teacher treats students with respect in and out of class.
The teacher’s directions are clear.
The teacher provides extra help when necessary.

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* 2. For each of the following statements, please rate your opinion.

  I strongly agree I agree I am neutral I disagree I strongly disagree
I feel that I worked to the best of my ability in 8th grade American history.
I feel that Mr. Taft motivates students to succeed.
I feel that I learned about American history in history class this year.
I feel that I learned about Wisconsin and Milwaukee history within the context of American history.
I feel that I am more interested in American history after taking Mr. Taft's class.
I feel that Mr. Taft's class was challenging.
I feel that Mr. Taft's class was fair.
I feel that the History Unit Notebook system helps me to be organized and prepared for tests and quizzes.
I feel that the tests in American history are fair.
I feel that the tests in American history are challenging.
I feel that I utilized rubrics successfully in American history class.
I feel that there is a decent amount of choice available for students in American history class.

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* 3. For each of the following statements concerning National History Day, please rate your opinion.

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I feel that the National History Day project was valuable for students to complete.
I feel that enough guidance and assistance was provided in the NHD process.
I feel that my research skills improved through the NHD process.
I feel that my long term organizational skills improved through the NHD process.
I feel that I did my best on the NHD project.

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* 4. I would be interested in an NHD summer and/or extracurricular group in the Upper School.

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* 5. We use a lot of technology in 8th grade American history - what do you think about it?

  Oh yeah! Good Could be better Useless! N/A
Class website
Online assignments
Online test reviews
Online quizzes - open note at home

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* 6. Please list a variety of many words and/or phrases that come to mind when you reflect on the past year in American history.

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* 7. My favorite aspects of American history class this year were ... (think about topics, assignments, tests, activities, etc.)

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* 8. My least favorite aspects of American history class this year were ... (think about topics, assignments, tests, activities, etc.)

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* 9. My favorite memory from American history class this year is ...

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* 10. Any other comments about the class this year?

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