Math Survey

Hello Course Candidates,
Here is a very short survey to take about your personal math attitudes. You can expect that your answers will remain completely confidential and will be used only for the purposes of this course. I expect that this survey will take you less than one minute.

I Agree

Do you feel comfortable or excited about teaching math?

Yes

No

Would you feel comfortable with the idea of teaching a different grade in math?

yes

no

Did a parent or teacher positively influence your present attitude about math?

Yes

No

Did a parent or teacher ever add to your past discomfort about math?

Yes

No

Do your daily interactions with math ever make you feel anxious or uncomfortable?

Yes. I feel very intimidated by math and need extra time to think.

Occasionally (like at Tax Time!)

Rarely (like when I'm speaking with a math nerd)

No, never. Math challenges excite me.

Do you presently engage in playing any math-based games for pleasure, relaxation, or mental stimulation?

Yes, often (more than twice a week)

Sometimes (about once a week)

Rarely (about once a month)

Almost never

How important do you believe improving math delivery is to your current staff, district, or past school experience?

Very (Math was a school / District goal accompanied by several Professional Development opportunities)

Somewhat (Math was as important as any other subject in our ongoing Professional Development)

Hard to say

Do you have a personal goal to improve your current level of math proficiency?

Yes

No

Does your lesson planning in Math challenge you?

Yes

Somewhat

No