University of Wisconsin Colleges

Department of Mathematics

 

Department Bylaws

 

Appendix I

 

Faculty Evaluation by Former Students

 

 

Date

 

 

 

 

Dear Former Student:

 

A former mathematics instructor of yours, (name), at the UW College campus in (location) is currently being reviewed for (promotion to rank        , tenure progress, tenure).  As a part of the review process an evaluation of teaching competence is being conducted.  Your assistance in determining the teaching abilities of (name) is being requested.

 

Please fill out the enclosed form as accurately as possible and return it in the enclosed envelope by (date).  You are reminded that your name must appear on the form as this is not a confidential statement.

 

Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

 

                           , Chair

Department of Mathematics

University of Wisconsin Colleges

 

 

Enclosure

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University of Wisconsin Colleges

Department of Mathematics

 

FACULTY EVALUATION by FORMER STUDENTS

 

 

Name _______________________         Years of college completed _____

 

Highest degree received _____               Major field of study _______________

 

List the math courses you took from (name) and indicate when these courses were taken.

 

________________________________________________________________________

 

1.         Have you taken any collegiate math courses after any of those taught by this instructor?

                                    Yes _____        No _____

 

            If "Yes", please answer the following:

 

            a.         How would you rate the background provided by these courses for subsequent courses?

 

                        Excellent _____ Good _____      Fair _____        Poor _____

                        Not Applicable _____

 

                        If your answer is "Poor", please comment on those subsequent courses for which you feel you were not prepared.

 

 

b.         Was the instruction provided by this instructor responsible in any way for your decision to take these additional courses?

 

                        Absolutely _____              Somewhat _____     Not at all _____

                        Not Applicable _____

 

            c.         At what level does this instructor teach?

 

                        Always too high _____               Usually too high _____

                        Sometimes too high _____         Never too high _____

                        Always too low ______   Usually too low ______

                        Sometimes too low _____           Never too low _____

 

            d.         Please rank this instructor relative to other college math instructors you have had:

 

                        Excellent ___     Above Average ___     Average ___    Below Average ___       Poor ___

 

2.         How knowledgeable did this instructor seem to be about the course material?

 

            Extremely informed ___     Very well informed ___           Adequately informed ___

            Insufficiently informed on some topics ___          Insufficiently informed ___

 

3.         In your opinion, was there a proper emphasis on mathematical theory in courses taught by this instructor?

           

            Yes ___                                    No, too little emphasis ___

            No, too much emphasis ___       Not applicable ___

 

4.         Did this instructor use enough examples to illustrate the materials presented?

 

            Yes ___            No ___

 

5.         Was the classroom atmosphere in this instructor's classes conducive to the presentation of questions by the students?

 

            Always ___       Usually ___         Sometimes ___            Never ___

 

6.         Would you recommend this instructor to your friends?

 

            Yes ___            Maybe ___           No ___

 

7.         Given your total exposure to this instructor, both in and out of the classroom, how do you feel he/she has influenced your attitude toward mathematics?

 

            Very positive ___           Positive ___      No influence ___          Negative ___

 

8.         If you needed help, was this instructor available?

 

            Always ___       Usually ___         Sometimes ___            Never ___

 

9.         Rank this instructor relative to all other collegiate instructors that you have had:

 

            Excellent ___                 Above average ___                    Average ___

            Below average ___        Poor ___

 


Please write a paragraph or two concerning your personal reactions to the instructor as a college teacher.  In light of your experience in college, please mention what you feel were the major strengths and weaknesses of this instructor's teaching effectiveness.  Be specific and candid.