Report: HPS Class Survey 5/09
Survey: Mr. Gilliland's Honors Physical Science Survey - May, 2009
Compiled: 05/26/2009
1. Mr. Gilliland is well prepared for class.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Very Often |
8 | 18% |
| Always |
37 | 82% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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2. Mr. Gilliland makes a good attempt to make the class relevant and interesting.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Never |
1 | 2% |
| Sometimes |
3 | 7% |
| Very Often |
19 | 42% |
| Always |
22 | 49% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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3. Mr. Gilliland treats students equally and fairly.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Never |
1 | 2% |
| Sometimes |
8 | 18% |
| Very Often |
14 | 32% |
| Always |
21 | 48% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 44 |
| Total Responses: | 44 |
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4. Mr. Gilliland is available for help outside of class.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Rarely |
1 | 2% |
| Sometimes |
1 | 2% |
| Very Often |
36 | 80% |
| Always |
7 | 16% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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5. Mr. Gilliland appears interested in my education.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Never |
1 | 2% |
| Rarely |
1 | 2% |
| Sometimes |
6 | 13% |
| Very Often |
16 | 36% |
| Always |
21 | 47% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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6. Mr. Gilliland is honest.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Sometimes |
1 | 2% |
| Very Often |
12 | 27% |
| Always |
32 | 71% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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7. Mr. Gilliland acts in a professional manner.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Sometimes |
2 | 4% |
| Very Often |
15 | 33% |
| Always |
28 | 62% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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8. Mr. Gilliland is knowledgeable of the physical sciences.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Very Often |
8 | 18% |
| Always |
37 | 82% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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9. Mr. Gilliland does a good job in managing the classroom.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Never |
1 | 2% |
| Very Often |
16 | 36% |
| Always |
28 | 62% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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10. Mr. Gilliland returns graded assignments on a timely basis.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Sometimes |
1 | 2% |
| Very Often |
19 | 42% |
| Always |
25 | 56% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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11. I feel Mr. Gilliland does a good job in preparing me for future science classes at SHS.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Never |
1 | 2% |
| Rarely |
3 | 7% |
| Sometimes |
4 | 9% |
| Very Often |
17 | 38% |
| Always |
20 | 44% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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12. Mr. Gilliland uses a fair grading system.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Never |
1 | 2% |
| Rarely |
1 | 2% |
| Sometimes |
6 | 13% |
| Very Often |
17 | 38% |
| Always |
20 | 44% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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13. Mr. Gilliland makes my grades available promptly so that I know my progress in their class.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Very Often |
11 | 25% |
| Always |
33 | 75% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 44 |
| Total Responses: | 44 |
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14. Mr. Gilliland has a good attitude towards students.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Never |
1 | 2% |
| Sometimes |
4 | 9% |
| Very Often |
27 | 60% |
| Always |
13 | 29% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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15. Mr. Gilliland uses many different strategies to help teach the students.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Never |
1 | 2% |
| Sometimes |
11 | 24% |
| Very Often |
20 | 44% |
| Always |
13 | 29% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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16. Mr. Gilliland attempts to explain things in a way that are easy to understand.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Never |
1 | 2% |
| Rarely |
2 | 4% |
| Sometimes |
8 | 18% |
| Very Often |
23 | 51% |
| Always |
11 | 24% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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17. Mr. Gilliland sets high standards and provides activities that make students think.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Very Often |
12 | 27% |
| Always |
33 | 73% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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18. My teacher is knowledgeable of how to use the technology in the classroom.
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| Very Often |
9 | 20% |
| Always |
36 | 80% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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19. Overall, I believe Mr. Gilliland’s effort (how hard he tries) deserves a grade of:
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| F |
1 | 2% |
| D |
1 | 2% |
| B |
7 | 16% |
| A |
36 | 80% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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20. Overall I believe Mr. Gilliland’s effectiveness (how well he taught) deserves a grade of:
Summary
| Value |
Count | Percent % |
| F |
1 | 2% |
| D |
1 | 2% |
| C |
4 | 9% |
| B |
14 | 31% |
| A |
25 | 56% |
Statistics
| Choices Selected: | 45 |
| Total Responses: | 45 |
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Appendix: 31.
What did you like best about the class?
Data
| Code |
Value |
| 31155526 |
mr.gilliland and his horrible jokes and the labs were pretty fun. other than the titration one. |
| 31155468 |
the labs |
| 31156083 |
the labs |
| 31178221 |
the labs |
| 31178927 |
the labs |
| 31155608 |
i like how many labs we got to do. it helped me understand much better. |
| 31155813 |
group work |
| 31155401 |
i liked the variety of the labs that we did. |
| 31155324 |
Mr. Gilliland always had fun las. the labs would always help me to understand the material. i also liked how organized his class was. |
| 31156006 |
The labs and experiments we did in class. |
| 31156191 |
nothing |
| 31156188 |
Labs |
| 31156189 |
Labs |
| 31156222 |
How everything was always interesting. |
| 31156089 |
I loved how Mr. Gillland always described everything out so that everyone could understand the material. The explanination really helped me but it always felt like on the test i didnt know much of what i was doing because what i studied felt like sometimes it wasnt on the test |
| 31156080 |
I liked the visual presentations a lot. I liked the way you had a second chance to turn work in but yet at your own risk. I liked the way he made sure everything was understood to everyone. |
| 31156523 |
The labs. |
| 31156527 |
i liked the amount of labs we did |
| 31156933 |
the labs and the presentations |
| 31155918 |
i liked that you used stamps to make sure students did their work it is a smart way of making sure they do their own work |
| 31156045 |
Almost everything we learned was interesting and I will retain more information than in most other classes because I actually understood it. Amazing how much I could learn in just a week, for each chapter. |
| 31157840 |
Almost everything we learned was interesting and I will retain more information than in most other classes because I actually understood it. Amazing how much I could learn in just a week, for each chapter. |
| 31156847 |
The labs and the way Mr.Gillliland explained things so that could understand the material better.
P.S. "I got 5 do you want em?" |
| 31156602 |
I really liked the powerpoint presentations Mr. Gilliland gave, it allowed my mind to settle down but still learn at a steady rate. What made the presentations even more fun is that Mr. Gilliland showed us examples using tools and materials from the lab. |
| 31175620 |
the labs we did |
| 31176490 |
I liked working in groups majority of the time the best. |
| 31177560 |
it was taught in the simplest way to help me understand it |
| 31177596 |
All the fun and differant labs! |
| 31177691 |
I liked that you were able to check your grades and the calendar. I also liked the group quizzes and labs. |
| 31177561 |
the way we were tought i was never board in this class and it was always entertaining and sometimes fun |
| 31177543 |
He uses alot of helpful analogies and has enough items to show you almost all he teaches you.even if you dont get a great grade in the class the stuff seems to stick. |
| 31177755 |
i liked working in groups |
| 31177536 |
What I liked most about Honors Physical Science was that we worked in groups and that there was a lot of visual learning. |
| 31178294 |
the experiments |
| 31177747 |
Doing labs and learning and when we learned new stuff on the projector instead of with the computer partner. |
| 31178789 |
I liked being able to work with other people and share ideas about the topic. |
| 31179022 |
its orginaized |
| 31178842 |
i liked the labs the most because they were interesting and fun. |
| 31179184 |
I liked doing the labs. They helped me understand better what we were doing when i was struggling a little. |
| 31178137 |
I liked the labs the best out of all the things we did in class. I always looked foreward to doing them. |
| 31178997 |
That we go to do fun experiments! |
| 31179904 |
The way things were taught. |
| 31179802 |
The labs were my favorite. As far as what helped me most, the programs and keynotes were very useful. |
| 31179597 |
I liked how Mr.Gilliland was able to help after school. I also liked the extra credit quizes because it gives you extra points and helps you understand the material better. |
Appendix: 32.
What did you like least about the class?
Data
| Code |
Value |
| 31155526 |
the concept maps and the titration lab |
| 31155468 |
the programs |
| 31155608 |
of course i didnt like the homework |
| 31155813 |
the tests |
| 31155401 |
There isn't anything that i disliked all that much, it was fun and enjoyable. |
| 31155324 |
I didnt like the tests. they were really hard for me to concentrate fr that long. the questions werent that hard but the tests were so long that i'd loose concentration. |
| 31156006 |
The computer programs. |
| 31156083 |
we had a lot of work this year |
| 31156191 |
nothing |
| 31156189 |
Tests they were very hard |
| 31156188 |
hard test |
| 31156222 |
The amount of work on the Study Sheets, however it did prepare me for the exam. |
| 31156089 |
The test always through me off. I have great grades in every other category except test. I understand the material i was taught but the test always seemed a little off but i understand because this is a honors class. |
| 31156080 |
I have to admit there was a lot of work....but what student likes work? |
| 31156523 |
The long homework. |
| 31156527 |
the computer programs |
| 31175620 |
the computer programs |
| 31156933 |
all the work |
| 31155918 |
there was a lot of work and at times became overwhelming with when things were due and the amount of papers due |
| 31156045 |
Some labs were hard to finish in the given amount of time. We never did a post test for some of the chapters. |
| 31157840 |
Some labs were hard to finish in the given amount of time. We never did a post test for some of the chapters. |
| 31156847 |
Nothing it was awsome |
| 31156602 |
Probably the computer programs, I found the programs very eye straining with the continual looking back and forth from the computer screen to the paper, then back again. |
| 31176490 |
The little instructions in the directions which are easily read over or forgotten. |
| 31177560 |
it was difficult |
| 31177596 |
All the tests! |
| 31177691 |
I didn't feel I had enough practice and was prepared enough for the tests. So...the tests. |
| 31177561 |
the student picker because even if i didnt know the answer and i got picked i felt embarassed and uncomfortable |
| 31177543 |
alot of homework =) |
| 31177755 |
hardness |
| 31177536 |
I didn't like the computer quizzes because although it was practice it counted against your grade if you got a good grade or a bad grade. |
| 31178294 |
My grades |
| 31177747 |
The test counting for so much of your grade(200%!?!?!?!?!?!?!) |
| 31178221 |
the complexibility just over the whole subject. I found physical science a very hard class, and I'm an A student. |
| 31178789 |
The long computer programs |
| 31179022 |
i didnt learn anything.. and i tried |
| 31178927 |
`the study sheets, but they did help |
| 31178842 |
probably the group quizzes because i'd get annoyed sometimes when i knew the answer but then my partner talked me out of it and we got it wrong! it happened a few times. |
| 31179184 |
Concept maps, they never seemed to help me that much |
| 31178137 |
I really didn't like the study sheets, they were a pain to complete and i dont feel like i got much in review from doing them. |
| 31178997 |
That most of the stuff we learned wasnt specifically on the test meaning if you were to study and have an overall good idea of the material that doesnt mean a thing you have to get every little concept its not fair how hard his tests are if you dont understand the material your going bomb it |
| 31179904 |
My grades (which are, of course, my own fault). |
| 31179802 |
Concept maps are what I liked least about this class. |
| 31179597 |
I felt like i was being rushed most of the time to finish each chapter and i never felt confident about taking the test because i wasnt prepared. |
Appendix: 33.
Any suggestions on how to improve the class in the coming years? If so what are they?
Data
| Code |
Value |
| 31155526 |
nothing really |
| 31155468 |
no your awesome |
| 31156006 |
no your awesome |
| 31155608 |
no suggestions really. your doing a great job! |
| 31155813 |
give more time to do the work |
| 31155401 |
yes, maybe try and make sure the students understand the material a little more before either trying to start something new or take the exam on the material. |
| 31155324 |
yes, slow it down. i know your in a rush but alot of kids cant move at that speed!!!! |
| 31156083 |
no overall it was good |
| 31156191 |
nope |
| 31156189 |
make the tests easier |
| 31156089 |
Maybe possibly go over some test questions like a week before the exam without telling us they are test questions. by doing this it tells us what we dont know and need to study |
| 31156080 |
There isn't much to say to improve this course. I liked mostly everthing about it and learned a lot. I think if Mr. Gilliland teaches his future students the way he taught me they would most deffinatley benifit from it. |
| 31156523 |
Shorten the srudy sheets. |
| 31156527 |
less computer programs. yes they were helpful but not like all the other games and keynotes |
| 31156933 |
no |
| 31177755 |
no |
| 31178294 |
no |
| 31178789 |
no |
| 31155918 |
maybe not hate everyone equally but instead like everyone equally. give the students a chance. believe in us we are all smart, some more then others, but some of us just need a push every now and then. and maybe just have a bit more patients were not as bright as you but we can all learn. and even though not all of your students are willing to work if u just push them with encouragement... we do all want to learn just teenagers can be stubborn at times but they will try harder to impress you. every teacher wants to be the one who makes their students want to impress them i believe. you are a great teacher and thank you very much for this half of the year i enjoyed being in your class the labs were the best maybe have a bit more labs too. |
| 31156045 |
Maybe give more time for labs. Also, go over more of the chapter tests. |
| 31157840 |
Maybe give more time for labs. Also, go over more of the chapter tests. |
| 31156847 |
Blow up a bigger hydrogen balloon the first day. Wear a random novelty hat once a week. |
| 31156602 |
No real suggestions, just keep on doing how you where teaching. |
| 31175620 |
get ready to have a fun time and get challenged the whole way |
| 31176490 |
The exam's not as complex. |
| 31177560 |
computer programs werent very useful to me i learn better by being told information not copying it down of the screen |
| 31177596 |
Maybe some more time to practice some of the things we learn. |
| 31177691 |
Practice more in class on the work before a test, review how o do problems and what different words mean. |
| 31177561 |
no suggestions |
| 31177543 |
more analogies, ha, but seriously. |
| 31177536 |
Use more of your presentations. I felt like you didn't show us everything as well as a teacher of your expertise could. |
| 31177747 |
Based on the maturity level of the class the kids should be able to goto the bathroom when ever they want. |
| 31178221 |
Eplaining it a lot more.
Taking more time over each chapter. |
| 31179022 |
dont be so intimidateing |
| 31178927 |
more labs, because they help a lot |
| 31178842 |
no i think the class is fine |
| 31178137 |
Make presentations shorter and give more time for classwork. Also allow more time for the keynotes. |
| 31178997 |
make the tests less specific or teach the material more 100% |
| 31179904 |
Nope. |
| 31179802 |
Spend more time on chapters eight and ten, |
| 31179597 |
Work longer on the chapters and find easier ways to understand the chemistry sections in ths course. |
Appendix: 34.
If you have any other comments, now is the time to state them!
Data
| Code |
Value |
| 31155526 |
that scantron grading thing he has is awesome. and physical science is the best subject. other than band. |
| 31155608 |
nope... |
| 31155401 |
The class overall i thought was good. |
| 31155324 |
you were one of my favorite classes. yeah it was hard but i still love the smell of an experiment in the morning. and you got me prepared for my future job.
-thankyou |
| 31156006 |
GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 31156191 |
nope |
| 31156189 |
thanks for teaching us |
| 31156222 |
Great job teaching. |
| 31156089 |
I believe that Mr. Gilliland was a very great teacher. He describes everything very well. I really enjoyed having Mr. Gilliland and also his sister Mrs. Balkwell last year. Both of them pushed students because they knew there potensial. |
| 31156080 |
I'd like to say thanks! |
| 31155918 |
all i really wished is that i would've had more time to do them or at least a extra day. i did feel that the work was challenging and at the perfect level for honor students you made us think and learn the subject. you went a bit fast though and got a tad confusing but you went over the subject enough that i as a student could get it stuck in my head. another thing is that it was quite difficult to make up work if i got sick or was unable to come to school due to family but i believe that next year it will be different due to the change in classes for the day |
| 31156045 |
A lot of the skills we learned in the lab will probably be useful later on. |
| 31157840 |
A lot of the skills we learned in the lab will probably be useful later on. |
| 31156847 |
You were and are always gonna be an awsome teacher!!!!!!!! Thanks for teaching me I really learned alot. |
| 31156602 |
one of the most wonderful classes I've had all year, also I have learned the most about science in this class i feel. |
| 31175620 |
your a great teacher mr.g |
| 31176490 |
I think you are a wonderful teacher, and I looked forward to coming to your class everyday. I have learned A LOT in the time I had you as a teacher. |
| 31177596 |
This class was fun! |
| 31177691 |
I liked how I could check my grades and use the grade drop forms. |
| 31177561 |
i liked this class a lot and im going to miss it! |
| 31178294 |
no |
| 31177747 |
Thanks for the extra help when needed!!! |
| 31178221 |
I think in later years, if you bombed a test,like 40 or below, you should be able to correct it, and bring it up to a 70.
That I think will be very effective and have more positive outlook on the school year. |
| 31178789 |
Thank you! |
| 31178842 |
this isnt on the class but im just loetting u know ill probably be stopping by next year for help because im gonna be in honors chemistry. |
| 31178137 |
Mr. Gilliland,
I enjoyed your class even though I did not get the best of grades, and just wanted to say thank you, I think i learned alot and think the information you tought me will be valuble in future classes and later on in life, becouse of your class and the grades I got in it I got in a lot of trouble, but i think it was all worth it. |
| 31178997 |
If i had to grade you on your effort 101%
on your test were wayyyy to hard and every test day i leave feelin sad beacuse i thought i did good turns out i bombed =...( |
| 31179904 |
No. |
| 31179802 |
This is definitely one class I know I can learn something new in everyday. |
| 31179597 |
Don't be in such a hurry to finish the chapter because it can be stressful. But i did learn a lot! =) |
