At the end of the semester I would be happy if Deeper understanding/Learn 21 More confident 2 Attend class 1 Make a good grade 19 Richer passion for math 2 "Earn a grade that I'm not ashamed of" 1 Prepared for Calculus II/Physics 10 Independence 2 "I have not created a hatred for math" 1 Real world problem solving/practical use 9 Improve study habits 2 Graduation 1 Do better than last time I took it 5 Meet other students interested in math 2 Learn to Learn 1 Meet the challenge/tried my best 4 Refresher 1 "Calculus isn't scary anymore" 1 Do well on tests/final 4 Fun 1 "If I don't fall asleep during class" 1 Specific topics 3 Help other students 1 "I hope to be noticed on how I feel about math" 1 N=32 It helps me to be a better teacher 1 Beginning of Semester Survey ? 17 questions ? Responses: CRD Group (N=65) * and Calculus I Group (N=15) * 78 in CRD logged in to survey though only 65 provided consistent responses. ? 1 = Strongly Agree 2 = Agree 3 = Neutral 4 = Disagree 5 = Strongly Disagree ? Of 78 in CRD group, 63 (84%) were enrolled in RDG 301 (Intro. to Children ’ s Lit) ? A/D Gap is the difference between % reporting 1 or 2 and % reporting 4 or 5 CRD Cohort (F11) Cal I (F11) Cal I ( Sp 12) I think this course will be intellectually stimulating. Mean * Agree/Disagree Gap +82 +93 This is my first time to take this course. Mean *** ** Agree/Disagree Gap +82 -7 +75 Only a course grade of “A” in this course is acceptable to me. Mean 2 ** Agree/Disagree Gap +76 +60 +100 CRD Cohort (F11) Cal I (F11) Cal I ( Sp 12) I can contribute valuable thoughts and ideas to a discussion in this area of study. Mean * Agree/Disagree Gap +82 +46 The requirements of this course scare me. Mean * Agree/Disagree Gap +1 -40 I do not need this course content in everyday life. Mean * Agree/Disagree Gap -81 -60 I find this subject area to be interesting. Mean ** Agree/Disagree Gap +86 +73 I
