WebMath: Math Survey?

[George & Elena Rakova]

Dawn wrote:

> Instructor Survey
> The Effectiveness of On-line Delivery of Math Courses
> Dawn Cox
>
> This survey is intended to gather data on the effectiveness of the on-line
> mode of delivery of mathematics courses for a course paper.  If you are
> presently teaching an on-line math course or if you have taught one in the
> past, you could participate in this study by completing the following short
> survey.  To simplify the process, I have pasted the survey into an email and
> you need only write the answer to each topic after the question.   It should
> only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete!!  Please send this survey directly
> back to me and not to any list on which it may be posted.  Thank you very
> much for your help!
>
> Part I     Background Information
>
> 1. What mathematics course(s) are you or have you taught on-line?

Algebra, Calculus.

>
> 2. Is your institution a high school, community college, college or
> university?

high shool in college

>
> 3. In what state or country is your institution located?

USA

>
> 4. Would you be willing to distribute a similar survey to your students?

probably

>
>
> Part II   Satisfaction with delivery method
>
> Please rate each of topic using the following scale (1 to 5)
> 1. Very unsatisfied
> 2. Unsatisfied
> 3. No opinion
> 4. Satisfied
> 5. Very satisfied
>
> 1).     Student academic achievement.  (Are the students mastering the concepts
> and are they ready to move on to the next course?)

4

>
> 2).     Student/instructor interaction.

4

>
> 3).     Software/tools.

3

>
> 4).     Time and preparation requirements.

2

>
> 5).     Clarity of the lessons (Do the students understand them?)

4

>
> 6).     Student motivation and ability to work independently (Do you suspect
> cheating?)

4

>
> 7.) Student/class interaction.
>

4

>
> Part III        Comparison of the On-line Delivery and Traditional Delivery
>
> Please rate according to this scale:
> 1. Traditional delivery is much more effective
> 2. Traditional delivery is more effective
> 3. Both modes demonstrate similar effectiveness
> 4. On-line delivery is more effective
> 5. On-line delivery is much more effective
>
> 1.) Student mastery of mathematical concepts

2

>
> 2.) Student satisfaction with the learning process.

5

>
> 3.) Prevention of cheating and plagiarism.

2

>
> 4.) Student motivation and ability of students to work independently.

4

>
> 5.) Clarity of the material and lessons.

4

>
> 6.) Class interaction.

5

>
> 7.)     Budgeting of preparation time and time requirements

3

>
>
> Part IV   Factors for Success in an On-line course
> Please rank the following factors for students' success (1 being the most
> important)
>
> Motivation 1
> Previous knowledge3
> Ability to work independently2
> Computer skills and software knowledge2
> Student/instructor interaction2
> Other?  (List if you like)
>
> Part V
> If you would please write a few lines describing what you feel are the
> advantages and disadvantages of On-line delivery of your course(s).
>
> Thank you so much for your participation!!  Would you like a copy of the
> paper when I am finished?

Sure, I want to get it.


Elena Rakova

>
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