Across Disciplines: Engineering Summer School: Questionnaire
In an effort to improve
the performance of our program, please answer the following
questions
1.
We think of
math
in many different ways. Please select
two ways
that would best describe the way that you see math:
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A tool for everyday life
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A set of rules and procedures
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An abstract game
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A way to solve problems
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A tool for science/engineering
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A form of language
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A way of explaining the world
2.
We think of
engineering
in many different ways. Please select
two ways
that would best describe the way that you see engineering:
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A tool for everyday life
q
A set of rules and procedures
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An abstract game
q
A way to solve problems
q
A tool for science/engineering
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A form of language
q
A way of explaining the world
3.
What do you want from your
math
programs at the high school? Please select
two ways
that would best describe your opinion:
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To learn basic math skills only
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To prepare students for university or college math or other
education
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To learn math through discovery with more activities
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To learn math skills usable in home or career setting
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To realize the role of math in science and technology
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To realize the role of math in the business world
4.
What do you see as the greatest challenge facing you in your
study in the years to come?
5.
How might your school or a university best support you in
meeting this challenge?
6.
Do you like to attend a summer program in a college or
university? Why?
7.
If you answer YES to question 6, then select activities you
would like to see in the program:
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Presentations about engineering programs
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Lectures that links math, science, and technology
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Introductory lectures to basic engineering sciences
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Lab session on robotics and related group exercises
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Various lab sessions on engineering disciplines
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Session on computer simulation
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Visit labs in the Faculty of Engineering
8.
What improvements would you suggest to the information session
you attended today?
