Transformation Reflection

The Transformation Project Evaluation Form

A = This is very accurate B = For the most part, true C = Not really D = Not at all

1. I believe that I have a better understanding of reflections, rotations, and translations. A B C D

2. I feel as though I had sufficient time to complete the project within the 5 weeks time. A B C D

3. I knew what was expected of me in the project & was aware of how I would be graded. A B C D

4. I found the instructor's web site helpful in the completion of the project.. A B C D

5. I checked out a copy of the Geometer's Sketchpad and used it at home. A B C D

6. I found time during the school day outside of class to work on the project. A B C D

7. I put off doing the project until it was very close to the due date. A B C D

8. I felt that the project was interesting and fun. A B C D

9. Someday, I would like to design amusement park rides for a living. A B C D

10. I felt as though the instructor was willing to help me with the project. A B C D

11. I prefer to do a project of this type in lieu of taking a test. A B C D

Clck here to see the results of Questions 1-11

12. Throughout the five weeks, how many hours do you remember working on the project. ?

A. 1-2 hours B. 3-4 hours C .5-6 hours D. 7 or more hours

Results : A. 7 out of 40 people B. 7 out of 40 people C. 1 out of 40 people D. 25 out of 40 people

13. Where is your copy of the Geometer's Sketchpad that you checked out?

A. I didn't check one out. B. I keep forgetting to bring it in. C. I can't find it. D. I already gave it back.

Results : 100 % had given the CD back by the time the survey was completed.

Web Site Questions

14. Were you able to access the amusement park rides on the web page from home? Yes or No

15. Which operating system do you have on your computer?

16. What version of your internet browser do you use ?

17. Circle all of the following formats that you have installed on your computer at home?

18. What would you suggest changing about the Project Web Site?

Helpful as it is	13
Clues for each ride	7
Step by Step Instructions	7
More detail on Transformations/Animation	6
More Class Time	3
Make the rides work	2
Have more ride options	2
A way to see the hidden parts of the sketches	1
Give credit to the designers from previous years	1
Explain why certain points can't be animated	1
The Background of the Web Page	1

19. What did you like about the Project Web Site ?

The Previews of what the rides look like	16
It was helpful	6
Had a Rubric	6
Informal and Fun	4
Nothing	3
Pictures of my Family on Web site	3
Easy to Understand	3
Instructions on Transformations/Animation	2
The Description of which Transformations were used	2

General Project Questions

20. What did you like most about the project ?

That Satisfaction of Making a Ride Work	8
Got to work with Computers	7
Better than a lecture or a test	7
Experimenting with Custom Rides	5
It was fun	4
Experimenting with Animations	3
It was a Challenge	2
It was Interesting	2
Nothing	1
Using Classtime to work on it	1
Nothing I can think of	1
Could work with your friends	1
Had a lot of time to work on the project	1
It was easy to understand	1
The web site	1
Being Creative in Math Class	1
Liked being able to work at home	1

21. What did you like least about the project?

Figuring out how a ride worked	10
Difficult/Challenging	10
Frustrating	7
Animations	4
No Computer at Home	3
Time Consuming	3
It made me think to much	2
I wanted to keep working on it	1
Had to work on it at Home	1
Reflections	1
Constructing Unbreakable Shapes	1
We had to give the CD back	1
I disliked everything	1
You have to know how to use Sketchpad	1

22. What suggestions would you have to those students that will be doing this project next year?

Don't wait until the last minute	10
Make sure you ask questions if you have them	9
Pay Attention in class	4
Don't get frustrated. You will figure it out.	3
Have Fun and Good Luck	3
Use any spare time you have at school	3
Expect to use trial and error	2
Make your own designs	2
Check out a copy of GSP & work at home	1
This is a fun way of getting points-Try Hard	1
Stay after school and work on it	1
Start with the easier rides first	1
Don't eat yellow snow	1
Don't make this more difficult than it really is	1
No Advice	1
Read the Instructions on Tranformations	1