1) MATH 23: Calculus III, TA evaluation forms, Spring
2003.
The following averages come from a multiple choice course
evaluation forms with responses based on
1-5 scale where 5=agree
strongly, etc. 1=disagree strongly, # forms revised for this TA N=42, #
department N=1566.
Question 1: Overall, the instructor's teaching was effective
Responses: Mean = 4.83, St.Dev = 0.49 (Department: Mean = 4.14,
St.Dev. = 1.12)
Question 2: Overall, the quality of the course was good
Responses: Mean =
4.60, St.Dev = 0.70 (Department: Mean = 4.06, St.Dev. = 1.03)
Question 3: I learned a great deal in this course
Responses: Mean = 4.62,
St.Dev = 0.62 (Department: Mean = 4.04, St.Dev. = 1.04)
2) MATH 51: Business Calculus, Instructor Evaluation
Forms, Fall 2002.
The following comments come from the form's
general comments area.
"Best teacher I ever had for math"
"Incredibly efficient and prepared instructor"
"Ms. Potocka was possibly the best math teacher I've ever had. I learned so
much and her
teaching was amazing. I would take any other class taught by
her. It was my favorite class this semester"
"Ms. Potocka was very approachable and she helped me when I needed it. She was a great teacher"
"The teacher was enthusiastic and knowledgeable"
"Good teaching with good examples that taught homework"
"The instructor was great - she truly cares about teaching her students and
making sure they understand!
I loved her!"
"Ms. Potocka was
an excellent teacher. I hope my next semester is as good as she was"
"Before coming into this course, I felt very intimidated but she presented
the course to us in the best
way possible. I really enjoyed her method of
teaching. It was extremely helpful"
3) MATH 22: Calculus II, TA evaluation forms, Spring
2001.
The following are the responses to the questions:
1) Which aspects of your TA's recitation style would you like to see
being preserved for the future?
2) Can you think of anything that
would have made our recitations better?
1) "She did a great job of explaining the past material to us in the
beginning of the class and effectively
went over
all homework problems. Questions in the homework were explained in clear, yet
efficient manner"
2) "No, recitations were wonderful".
1) "Ms. Potocka taught all the material and discussed concepts thoroughly
before we go over homework.
All problems were
solved logically and quickly"
2) "No, she was perfect."
1) "In class notes are very well organized. Helpful and very clear when
reviewing problems.
Easy to understand and follow"
2) "2 recitations a week! She is the best recitation teacher I have ever
had!
1) "She is a great TA. Very easy to understand, knows the material, very fair
grader, and very helpful
explaining difficult
material. She is always available for help, and answers as many questions as she
can with the homework. I hope I have her next
semester!"
2) -
1) "Everything, after attending recitation with Katarzyna I feel like I
have a firm grasp of the concepts.
The recitation
notes she gives as we walk in have been the main reason I did well on the tests.
Thanks
a lot Katarzyna!"
2) "Nope, this was a
class that I loved to attend, Katarzyna is my favorite teacher, having dropped
Math22
last semester, she has helped me come back
and really understand the material"
1) "You put an incredible amount of extra effort into making helpful handout
and writing ways to solve
general types of problems
(on the board). This was very, very helpful and greatly appreciated"
2) "No!
You did an excellent job"
1) " Review of material before review of the homework"
2) "No, they were
the best they could be"
1) "Explicit details in each section was very good and also going over
questionable homework problems
was also very good"
2) "No, it was great and very informational"
1) "The review of the weeks material really helps because I have a
little problem getting up for 7:55am
lectures.
Katarzyna is super smart, she always has the answer. Very nice and
approachable."
2) "No. More photocopied review sheets! See you next
semester!"
1) "Her knowledge of all topics was very thorough and impressive. She
explained the material well
and quickly. Reviewing
the lecture material at the beginning of each class was very helpful"
2)
"The recitations were very good and I can't think of any immediate improvements"
1) "The aspect of going over the homework questions before it is handed in
should be preserved
because it allows a more
comprehensive understanding of the material"
2) "Honestly, our recitations
were the most productive of any other recitation here at Lehigh."
1) "Always prepared, always know exactly what you are doing. Great job
helping us with the
homework and fair grading
system"
2) "Nope"
1) "Going over HW before it's handed in; her knowledge for math; her
enthusiasm for math; etc.
2) "Candy"
1) "Writing lessons on board at the beginning of recitation. Handouts
of HW solutions and/or lessons.
2) "More time"
1) "The notes in the beginning of class. That's how I learn the material.
etc.
2) "Good job. I owe every point on all my tests to you"
1) "Excellent teaching style! Keep the reivew session at the beginning. It
helps a lot, especially
when studying for exams. I like
how we go over problems we have questions on.
A lot gets
accomplished!
2) -
1) "Summarizing all the sections that were gone over during the previous
week's lecture. Being very
open/helpful to and all
problems that were asked during class"
2) "No, our recitation was always
very helpful and informative"
3) MATH 22: Calculus II, TA evaluation forms, Spring
2002
The following are the responses to the questions:
1) Which aspects of your TA's recitation style would you like to see
being preserved for the future?
2) Can you think of anything that
would have made our recitations better?
1) "The handouts are a huge help. Also, reviewing the material at the
beginning of class to make sure
we
understand"
2) "Nothing. Thank you for a very good year. You are the
best TA I've ever had."
1) "Everything. She knew the material like the back of her hand and her notes
were the only reason
I passed the tests"
2) "Nope. They were excellent"
1) "The handouts were great!"
2) "Needed more math/engineering jokes!"
1) "The notes sheets for each section of the textbook. Very enthusiastic
about teaching.
Doesn't waste a minute of
class time."
2) "Easier quizzes"
1) "She was very organized and knew the material extremely well. She was very
helpful and almost
always sent a weekly reminder
about what was due, etc. Also she have out handouts which made
reviewing material and learning formulas much
easier."
2) "No"
1) "Her way of solving problems really quickly and accurately"
2)
"Probably if we can extend the time for recitations it will be better!"
1) "I think the recitation and teaching style were very good, and helpful in
learning the material.
The handouts
especially were one aspect that should definitely be preserved"
2) "Easier
quizzes!"
1) "The handouts. I learned more with Katarzyna than I did in class"
2)
"Less homework"
1) "Everything"
2) "More jokes"
1) "Her compassion for the subject is one of the biggest things which
hopefully will be preserved
for the future.
Also not only her knowledge but her readiness to discuss the material at any
time.
If it were not for Katarzyna I know I
would not have passed the course. etc. She explained
everything in depth so I would not only get
the right answer but I would also understand the concepts."
2) "No,
everything was great."
1) "She's great. She quickly covers all of the hard to understand
things. The handouts were helpful.
She
explains things very well and makes concepts easier to understand. She would
have been
a much better teacher for the
course."
2) "If they were twice a week"
1) "The really excellent handouts - they made studying a lot easier. :)
Going over trouble-problems
and
techniques also helped"
2) "Not really, thought honestly, having a
recitation more than once a week might be a good future option.
(Provided it didn't make quizzes more
frequent :) )