Student Survey Examples

Syllabus Audit Student Survey (Quantitative) 

Instructions

Please complete this anonymous survey so I can understand:
•    more about your experiences purchasing the materials in this course
•    how you have related to the authors and perspectives presented in the materials
Here is a list of our required course materials for your reference.

{Note to instructor: Include a list of your course materials here.}

Question 1 

Was the cost of the course materials reasonable for you and your budget?
  • Yes, the cost was reasonable 
  • Yes, but it was a little high
  • No. but I managed to purchase them
  • No. and it was very difficult to purchase them
  • No, so I didn't purchase them

Question 2

Were the course materials easy to obtain? This question relates to the time and energy it took to purchase them.
  • Yes, they were easy to obtain
  • Yes. but I had to spend a lot of time and energy
  • No. it was very time-consuming to purchase them
  • No. I had a lot of difficulty so I didn't purchase them

Question 3

Were the course materials applicable and relevant to the course content and course goals?
  • Yes
  • Somewhat
  • No
  • I'm not sure

Question 4 

How connected did you feel to the authors' perspectives and backgrounds represented?
  • Very connected
  • Somewhat connected
  • Not at all connected
  • I'm not sure

Question 5 

Do you feel the course materials represented a variety of backgrounds and perspectives?
  • Yes, very much
  • Yes, somewhat
  • No, not at all

Question 6

  • If you chose "I am not sure" or "No" to any of the questions above about obtaining and using the materials, or their applicability and representation, please describe your experience here. Also, please include any other thoughts you have on the course materials. I'd be very interested in hearing what you think!

 

Syllabus Audit Student Survey (Qualitative)

Instructions

Please complete this anonymous survey so I can understand:
•    more about your experiences purchasing the materials in this course
•    how you have related to the authors and perspectives presented in the materials
Here is a list of our required course materials for your reference.

{Note to instructor: Include a list of your course materials here.}

  1. How did you locate the materials required and recommended for this course-- bookstore, library, Amazon, etc.? 
  2. How would you rate the cost of the materials for this course? What would you say is a reasonable cost for course materials per course? 
  3. Did you find the course materials applicable and relevant to the course content and course goals? Why or why not? 
  4. Do you feel the course materials represented a variety of backgrounds and perspectives?
  5. How connected did you feel to the authors' perspectives and backgrounds represented? Is this an important component of education for you? If so, please elaborate.
  6. If you have any feedback regarding the materials required and recommended for this course, please share your thoughts here.