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Is a Traditional Lecture or
Computer-Mediated Math Class Better For You?
Please complete the
following four items by selecting either response “a” or “b” (whichever better
describes your previous experiences with math).
_____ 1. Classroom discussion about math is:
a.
almost always
helpful to me
b.
rarely helpful
to me
_____ 2. When an instructor hands out directions
for a math assignment, I prefer:
a.
having the
instructions explained to me
b.
trying to follow
the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed
_____ 3. In my previous math classes, I usually:
a.
was comfortable
with the pace of the class
b.
wanted the
instructor to slow down or speed up
_____ 4. I expect the material in this math
course to be:
a.
mostly new to me
b.
mostly review
for me
If you answered “a” to 3 or
more of these questions, then a traditional lecture math class is probably
better for you.
If you answered “b” to 3 or
more of these questions, then a computer-mediated math class is probably better
for you, and you should complete the remainder of this survey.
If you answered “a” to 2
questions and “b” to 2 questions, then you should speak to your instructor
about whether to take a traditional lecture or computer-mediated math class.
If you would like to switch
to a more appropriate section, please do so as soon as possible (before the
deadline for making schedule changes).
If you have decided to take
a computer-mediated math class, please complete the following checklist. In each row, check only one item in either
Column I or Column II (whichever better describes you).
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Column
I
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Column
II
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self-motivated learner |
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need a lot of
encouragement to learn |
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good at managing time |
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average at managing time |
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usually ahead of schedule |
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often wait until the last
minute |
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have commitments that make
it difficult to attend class |
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attend class regularly |
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calm and determined to
learn math concepts |
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“math-phobic” |
If you checked 3 or more
items in Column I, you may want to speak to your instructor about the
possibility of working with the computer software from home.
If you checked 3 or more items in Column II,
please be aware that in order to succeed in a computer-mediated math class, you
must attend class regularly and ask your instructor questions as they
arise. You must also plan to spend
additional hours outside of class time working in the Learning Lab, where
tutors are available to assist you.
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