QEP MA 109 C602 Student Survey Results

RESULTS/STUDENT SURVEY

for

MA 109.C602

1. Did you enroll in a Developmental Math course at SKCTC?

Yes 20 No 6 Currently enrolled 3

2. Describe, in your opinion, what made or makes you successful of unsuccessful.

I am successful because I’m determined to be and I always put forth my best

effort;

What makes me successful is practice, practice, and more practice;

Detailed instruction and encouragement;

If you try to the best of your ability, then that is what makes you successful;

I don’t know;

Having good math teachers early on in school;

I believe hard work makes me successful;

To have the potential to work and solve problems when they arise/To not care

either way (unsuccessful);

What makes me successful in math is a teacher who takes time on the problems

and does on expect more than what I am capable of;

I’m successful because I put all my effort into what I do, I don’t “half-way” do

things;

Coming to class and taking notes – lots of them;

I think it depends on the teacher, but also you have to listen and push yourself;

What makes me successful is trying hard at everything I do;

The teacher made everything clear for me;

Teaching strategies;

You have to get tutored if you don’t understand how to do something;

Attendance and paying attention is the key to success. Use resources made

available;

Being able to concentrate;

Success in my opinion is measured by the amount of effort one puts forth

in a certain task;

What makes me successful is going to all classes and being taught as much

as possible;

Being successful takes a want-to person, someone that will work for what

they want;

What makes me successful in any of my goals is the help I receive from

both family and friends. Because without their support I don’t know where

I’d be;

Just trying to do the best that I can and using sources as well;

Doing the take-home practice problems;

Academic Support Center , Deb has helped me a whole lot;

Academic Support Center (Deb) Plato;

1) attend class 2) take notes 3) set aside time for studies, homework, etc...;

To study.

3. Did you or do you attend classes regularly? (Explain why or why not.)

Yes, I attend classes regularly, I feel if I didn’t I would miss something

new and get behind;

I could have done better, I missed two because of ignorance;

Yes, to expand my knowledge;

Yes, because I want to have a high grade;

Yes, I haven’t missed but one class;

Yes, parents make me;

Yes, so I can learn on a daily basis;

I took Applied Math in 93-94. And yes, I was faithful and I’m a regular

in College Algebra;

Yes. I do attend my classes regularly;

Yes, I try not to miss any because it causes you to get behind real easy;

Yes;

Yes, because if you are not in class you cannot learn;

Yes, because it helps to refresh memory;

Yes I do attend class regularly. Because if I didn’t I would get behind and fail;

Yes, I hate to make up work. I am afraid I might miss something;

Yes, I wanted a strong math background;

Yes because I need to be in class to learn;

Yes, so I won’t get behind;

Yes, I attend class regularly, it is extremely important to one’s grades to attend

classes, you get what you deserve;

Yes, because I want to make good grades;

Yes, so I can learn new and important things;

Yes, to try to stay ahead;

Yes, College Algebra;

Yes, because I feel it is important in order to learn;

4. What could the instructors do to help all Developmental Math students

be more successful?

I think they could spend a little more time on each section;

Take Mr. Wilson’s class;

Have a friendly attitude and have mercy on those that struggle. Create

a positive learning atmosphere;

Sit down 1 on 1 and help them because you need personal help to understand

it better;

Show all possible ways to do something;

Teach different ways of learning math. Make it more interesting with the

calculators;

Make them and only them do PLATO. It is useless for a lot of students;

I know it is hard to help everyone. Stress the Support Center !!!;

Start from the very basic math and do not expect more than what the students

are capable of. Also, giving many math problem examples and showing all

steps for working a problem out will help;

Teach in detail and help those who get confused or behind;

Explain more;

Thoroughly explain things;

Explain problems more thoroughly;

Make sure the students understand what they’re teaching. Don’t move too fast;

I’ve had 2 different math instructors and one of the two was immaculate

(Simpson) in what he explained, the other had horrible teaching strategies;

Show students one way to work problems out instead of several ways. It gets

me confused;

Not move on until the students understand fully;

Make sure the subjects are as clear as possible to all students;

My developmental math instructor did a great job;

They could explain some things in better detail;

Teach more and homework;

Just continue what they have already got in place;

Explain more, and let students work together on homework, etc;

He put everything on the board. We could look back on our notes for help;

Explaining in detail how to work the problems;

Make it mandatory to attend the Academic Support Center and PLATO;

Slow down a little?;

They were good instructors.

5. What could SKCTC, the college, do to help all Developmental Math students be

more successful?

Get more calculators;

You already do it. Adult Ed, Academic Support Center , Tutors;

Renew previous work before you start the next lesson;

I don’t know, other than the things they are already doing;

Have training sessions on learning to use certain types of calculators;

Nothing, they have all the services already available;

Stress the Academic Support Center . Debra Halcomb is wonderful!;

Separate the math classes according to who needs the most learning. Some

take the class as a refresher, others might not have been taught any algebra, etc;

The ones that are struggling could be helped more, and if having trouble be

explained more;

Keep David Simpson, he makes everything clear. He helped me a lot, I learned

stuff I never thought I could;

I think the college has done all they can do by providing the Academic Support

Center. It’s a wonderful thing;

Provide tutors and workshops;

Nothing as far as I can tell, my math instructors have been wonderful;

They could give more math resources;

Be on top of all classes;

Offer more tutoring sessions for those who need it and more one on one time

with the teacher;

Make sure students are aware of where the tutors are located, the day and time;

To encourage the A.S.C.;

Make all students attend the Academic Support Center for a required # of hours;

They do good.

6. How much did you or do you use the Academic Support Center and tutors?

(Please explain)

I haven’t had to use the support center yet, but I think it is an asset to the college

and I’m sure I’ll be using it in the future;

I overly abuse them and to this day I’m grateful I do;

Often, for help on math, computers, and English;

Yes, to help me comprehend biology;

As much as I have time for. PLATO;

Not much. The math I’m taking right now bores me because it’s simple and

I’m used to a challenge;

Have not yet, but will if I need help;

Every chance now I know about it. It was never stressed before;

I mainly use the center for PLATO (math and English). The tutors I use

about once a week for help in math;

None, I live in Harlan and work, making it hard for me to find the time after

classes;

I used tutors on Harlan campus;

A lot, because I wanted to see how I am doing and get all the help I need so

I can pass the classes I have to;

Not as often as I would like. I work 5 days a week and am in classes the

other 2;

Not very often, but if I have to I will;

A lot, about 3 times a week;

On a daily basis;

Very often. I would go over there to get help with problems I didn’t know how

to do;

I use them regularly;

Not much, I like to be able to do it on my own;

The ASC is a wonderful tool for students, especially ones who don’t have

computers at home;

I use them every time I get an opportunity;

Not much;

I use those services very little during my math career. The reason for this is that

I have always gone at thing alone and like it that way;

Yes, I used tutors on Harlan campus;

I used a tutor once;

An Extreme Amount!;

Daily, five days a week;

I use the academic support center several times a week;

I use the Academic Support Center and tutors.

7. Describe how you feel about learning Mathematics.

I think learning math is a challenge;

It’s fun to learn when being taught by Mr. Wilson cause he’s an excellent

teacher;

It is a great challenge to me. I need to conquer this obstacle;

It is fun;

Already know it;

I like to learn mathematics;

I enjoy math;

I’m very intimidated but Mr. Wilson is a very good instructor;

If math is taught slow and the steps are worked out, I like it;

I love math, it’s like another language;

I wish I could get better at math;

I don’t like math. I’ve never been good at it and it’s hard for me to learn;

It’s one of those things you need in just about any profession;

I like learning math;

I love math, but it’s hard for me to learn;

I am very eager to do the very best possible. I also hope to gain a very

strong math background but I am very worried that my knowledge will remain

limited due to my hardships with my second math course;

I would really like to be better in math;

I enjoy it yet it does become frustrating at times;

It has always been an Achilles Heel of mine;

Math is my weakest subject, therefore I’m not always “joyous” about classes

but am dedicated to doing the best I can;

I love math. I want to learn as much as possible because I want to become a

math teacher;

Very important, because you have to have it in life;

Math is everywhere and unless you know it and understand it you will be lost

in many things;

I am very interested in math, but it is difficult for me to understand;

I think it is the hardest subject I’ve ever tried to learn;

To tell you the truth I don’t enjoy math at all, but if it is explained well,

it is easier to handle;

Intimidated!!

Very challenging;

It’s hard, but instructors explain it and you can learn it.

8. What advice would you give fellow students to help them be successful in

Developmental Mathematics?

Attend all classes if possible and use every resource available to them;

Don’t be afraid to go to the Academic Support Center ;

Take notes, ask questions, and use resources provided by the College;

Keep at it;

Pay attention;

To not be discouraged if you don’t understand something right away;

Math is a language;

Just try to apply yourself and give it your all. Life and classes are hard but

we all must maintain;

It’s fun and not as stressful as you think;

Pay very close attention. Ask questions.

Go to class every time and listen and take notes;

Study and ask lots of questions;

Don’t miss class and pay attention;

Take good notes and study hard, be sure they understand the material

because it carries on as you go along;

Take D. Simpson, he has a very good teaching strategy;

Take all the math classes you can take in High School. It really makes a

difference after you get in college;

Use all available resources such as Academic Support Center tutors and

workshops. We also have helpful instructors who are willing to help a student.

Mr. Wilson and Mr. Simpson have always been helpful to me;

Concentrate and don’t panic when you see a problem that’s difficult;

Go to the Academic Support Center , it really helps;

I would stress them to use the Academic Support Center as much as possible;

Study, work hard, do homework, get help when needed;

Don’t be like me, use whatever resource is at hand to help you;

Use your tutors;

Go to class as much as possible and do the take home work because

practice helps;

Go to the ASC and use PLATO for reviewing!;

Go everyday to Deb at the Academic Support Center and use PLATO

for reviewing what you’ve learned;

Get a tutor;

Go to class, listen to instructors, and you learn.