Course Introduction Survey

Why are you taking this course?

• Requirement for my degree/major

• Preparation for future science courses

• Personal interest

• None of the above

Have you taken a chemistry class before?

• Yes, in high school

• Yes, in college

• No, this is my first chemistry class

• I have taken other science classes

How confident are you in your science skills?

• Very confident

• Somewhat confident

• Not confident

• I’ve never taken a science/math class

How comfortable are you with using technology for learning?

• Very comfortable

• Somewhat comfortable

• Need review/help

• I prefer traditional methods

What helps you learn best?

• Lectures and note-taking

• Group work/discussions

• Hands-on activities/demos

• Online resources

On average, how many hours do you study per week?

• 0–2 hours

• 3–5 hours

• 6–8 hours

• More than 8 hours

Do you have access to the following resources?

• A computer or laptop

• The internet at home/school

• A calculator

• None of the above

How do you feel about group projects?

• Very comfortable

• Somewhat comfortable

• A little nervous but willing

• Very uncomfortable

Fun Icebreaker: Which flavor best describes your personality?

• Salt (essential, steady)

• Sugar (sweet, positive)

• Spice (bold, adventurous)

• Something else

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Conduct experiment

Communicate results

Form a hypothesis

Analyze results

Ask a question

Draw conclusions