Northeast Math & Science Partnership Teacher Survey 2007-2008
Instructions: The Northeast Math and Science Partnership external evaluators—the Oklahoma Technical Assistance Center (OTAC) is asking professional development participants to complete this survey. Survey data will help evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the professional development on instruction and student learning. Please be assured that your teaching is not being evaluated. Because your name will never be associated with your answers, please feel free to answer as candidly as possible.
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Math Teaching and Learning 1. To what extent do you do the following:
A. Incorporate technology into my students’ activities when planning math or science lessons never seldom sometimes frequently very frequently
B. Use technology to gather information for my math lessons never seldom sometimes frequently very frequently
C. Design learning activities that encourage students to use technology resources never seldom sometimes frequently very frequently
2. To what extent do you use the following technology in your mathematics instruction.
3. Rate your level of agreement with the following statements.
A. I feel that technology makes my work more complicated strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
B. Using technology can/does help students better understand what they are learning. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
C. I feel confident in my ability to use technology for teaching and learning. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
4. Rate your level of agreement with the following statements. I feel confident in my ability to:
A. teach math or science as a co-inquirer with my students. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
B. lead a concept discovery discussion with my students. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
C. integrate math or science with other subject areas. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
D. use activity based math or science instruction. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
E. assess my students in math or science using a variety of authentic assessment techniques. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
F. effectively use questioning strategies to teach math or science. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
G. effectively monitor my students while they are doing hands-on math or science activities. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
H. answer student questions about math or science. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
5. Indicate the extent to which you feel the following statements are true.
A. Children learn math or science best by direct hands-on experience. not true slightly true moderately true very true extremely true
B. Learning math or science is mediated by the social environment in which learners interact with others not true slightly true moderately true very true extremely true
C. Students learn math or science best when they learn concepts and skills through experiences relevant to their own lives. not true slightly true moderately true very true extremely true
D. Math or science content is most effectively taught by integrating content with process skills. not true slightly true moderately true very true extremely true
E. The extra preparation time involved with teaching hands-on math or science is justified by a significant increase in student learning. not true slightly true moderately true very true extremely true
Instructional Practices 6. Respond to the following by indicating how often each assessment practice or student-developed activity is used in your mathematics or science classes.
A. I communicate the importance of what we are learning to my students (e.g., state the objective). never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
B. I introduce new math or science concepts with hands-on activities. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
C. I use manipulatives. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
D. I give students real-world problems to solve. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
E. I draw connections between math and science and other content areas. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
F. I assess students on only the correct answer. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
G. I lecture or demonstrate to students. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
H. I provide enrichment activities for those students who have mastered skills. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
I. I plan different activities for students who are not mastering skills. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
J. My lessons provide learners with multiple opportunities to engage in activities. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
K. My lessons include a variety of teaching methods. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
L. I pose questions that ask for explanations that may have multiple answers. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
M. I ask students to work in cooperative groups. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
N. I assess students on the process of finding the answer. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
Student Behavior 7. Respond to each of the following statements based on how often students in your classes have these opportunities.
A. Listen to you present the definition of a term or the steps of a procedure. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
B. Perform tasks requiring methods or ideas already introduced to them. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
C. Assess a problem and choose a method to use from those already introduced to them. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
D. Solve problems in which multiple strategies may be used to obtain an answer or a solution. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
E. Explain an answer or a solution method for a particular problem. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
F. Analyze similarities and differences among representations, solutions, or methods. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
G. Prove that a solution is valid or that a method works for all similar cases. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
H. Experience math or science in multiple ways (e.g., read, write, or discuss). never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
I. Construct mathematical ideas for students to draw their own conclusions. never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
Assessment Practices 8. Respond to the following statements by indicating how often each assessment practice or student-developed activity is used in your classes.
A. Multiple choice tests never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
B. Open-ended tests never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
C. Multiple choice tests with open-ended items never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
D. Student-prepared reports never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
E. Student presentation with use of technology never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
F. Student presentation without the use of technology never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
G. Student projects never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
H. Teacher observation never 1-2 times per semester 1-2 times per month 1-2 times per week almost every day
I. Other (describe) Please type continuously without using the "enter" or "return" key.
Open ended Response Items 9. Have you learned new mathematics or science subject content while attending this professional development?
A. Yes No
B. If you answered yes, please briefly discuss what you have learned. Please type continuously without using the "enter" or "return" key.
10. Have you learned new instructional strategies to use in the classroom while attending this professional development?
Teacher Data
11. Did your participation in this institute include a leadeship role?
B. If you answered yes, please briefly explain your role. Please type continuously without using the "enter" or "return" key.
12. What subject matter do you currently teach?
A. Math Science Math and Science
B. If subject matter you currently teach is not described above (Question 12a), describe below. Please type continuously without using the "enter" or "return" key.
13. Indicate the grade level(s) that you currently teach (click all that apply). 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
14. Indicate the number of years (including this school year) that you have taught math or science. (number only)
15. Are you presently a Nationally Board Certified Teacher?
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