Summer 2014 Fun With Science Student and Teacher Post Evaluation Results
Student Results Program Highlights Significant differences found between this year and last year’s camp in following areas: – INCREASED INTEREST IN SCIENCE – INTERACTION WITH RESIDENCE COUNSELORS – INTERACTION WITH UNIVESITY FACULTY – LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Has participating in the Marshall University Fun With Science HSTA Summer Institute increased your interest in science? In 2013, 89.47% (N=76) indicated Yes. A two-tailed probability between %’s yielded a t-statistic of 3.256; two-tailed probability = In 2013, 89.47% (N=76) indicated Yes. A two-tailed probability between %’s yielded a t-statistic of 3.256; two-tailed probability = 0014.
The Resident Councilors spent quality time with our group Mean: 4.45, SD: 0.68, N= Mean: 4.71, SD: 0.56, N= Mean: 4.45, SD: 0.68, N= Mean: 4.71, SD: 0.56, N=77 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.695; df=170 two-tailed prob. =.008 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.695; df=170 two-tailed prob. =.008
The Resident Councilors Interacted with me one on one 2014 Mean: 4.22, SD: 0.91, N= Mean: 4.60, SD: 0.67, N= Mean: 4.22, SD: 0.91, N= Mean: 4.60, SD: 0.67, N=77 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=3.049; df=169 two-tailed prob. =.003 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=3.049; df=169 two-tailed prob. =.003
University Faculty Made Me Feel Important or Special 2014 Mean: 4.00, SD: 0.80, N= Mean: 4.40, SD: 0.70, N= Mean: 4.00, SD: 0.80, N= Mean: 4.40, SD: 0.70, N=77 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=3.411; df=167 two-tailed prob. =.0008 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=3.411; df=167 two-tailed prob. =.0008
University Faculty Interacted One on One with Me Mean: 3.91, SD: 0.91, N= Mean: 4.19, SD: 0.93, N= Mean: 3.91, SD: 0.91, N= Mean: 4.19, SD: 0.93, N=77 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=1.982; df=169 two-tailed prob. =.0491 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=1.982; df=169 two-tailed prob. =.0491
How much do you feel you have learned from the Wet Lab Experiments? 2014 Mean: 4.04, SD: 0.85, N= Mean: 4.32, SD: 0.85, N= Mean: 4.04, SD: 0.85, N= Mean: 4.32, SD: 0.85, N=77 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.148; df=170 two-tailed prob. =.0331 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.148; df=170 two-tailed prob. =.0331
How much do you feel you have learned from the Health Career Exploration? 2014 Mean: 4.52, SD: 0.68, N= Mean: 4.27, SD: 0.94, N= Mean: 4.52, SD: 0.68, N= Mean: 4.27, SD: 0.94, N=77 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.164; df=171 two-tailed prob. =.0319 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.164; df=171 two-tailed prob. =.0319
Most and Least Liked Workshops MOST LIKED – Cyber Surgeons (44.80%) – Diabetes Labs (Dissections) (22.90%) – Heart and Suture Lab (16.70%) LEAST LIKED – Safety Engineering Demonstration (21%) – Water Quality Lab (15%) – International Student Presentations (6.40%)
Daytime Events that Prepared Most for Upcoming School Year Prepared the Most – Community Service Projects (49%) – Fun with Statistics (46.90%) – Diabetes Labs (Dissections) (40.60%)
Final Comments Even though some results did not show significant differences, last year’s participants rated the Interaction with RCs, Fac., Teachers and Mentors slightly higher. However, with the exception of one component, this year’s participants rated the Learning Experiences higher than last year’s participants.
Teacher Results Program Highlights Significant differences found in the areas: – TEACHING METHODS AND SKILLS ACQUIRED
Comfort with Using International Student Presentations 2014 Mean: 3.44, SD: 1.24, N= Mean: 4.50, SD: 0.53, N= Mean: 3.44, SD: 1.24, N= Mean: 4.50, SD: 0.53, N=77 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.237; df=15 two-tailed prob. =.041 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.237; df=15 two-tailed prob. =.041
Plan to Use Safety Engineering Demonstration 2014 Mean: 2.70, SD: 0.95, N= Mean: 1.57, SD: 0.53, N= Mean: 2.70, SD: 0.95, N= Mean: 1.57, SD: 0.53, N=8 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=3.00; df=16 two-tailed prob. =.009 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=3.00; df=16 two-tailed prob. =.009
Plan to Use Diabetes Labs 2014 Mean: 3.40, SD: 1.07, N= Mean: 2.38, SD: 0.52, N= Mean: 3.40, SD: 1.07, N= Mean: 2.38, SD: 0.52, N=8 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.46; df=16 two-tailed prob. =.030 Independent T-Test Between Means t-statistic=2.46; df=16 two-tailed prob. =.030
Most and Least Useful Workshops MOST USEFUL FOR HSTA CLUB – Community Service Projects (30%) – Wet Labs/Diabetes Labs/Fun with Statistics) (20%) MOST USEFUL FOR REGULAR CLASSROOM – Wet Lab Experiments (67%) – Fun with Statistics (22%)
Final Comments Even though some results did not show significant differences last year’s teachers rated several components slightly higher: SI’s contribution to their math content knowledge (3.90 vs. 4.13) and pre-academy orientation prepared them to help students during the week (4.70 vs. 5.00). The SI in improving their teaching practices (3.70 vs. 4.25) and their overall satisfaction (4.50 vs. 4.88) with the SI. 100% of this year’s teachers noted that they gained ideas for the community based projects. However, when asked about preparation to assist students with carrying out projects, last year participants rated their preparation level higher (4.56 vs. 4.75). There we also slightly higher ratings by last year teachers on many of the content areas.