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Instructor: Wane Sugikawa

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Wane Sugikawa: MATH 1A, Fall 2009

Campus: Hawaii Community College Department: Math
Course: MATH 1A - Basic Mathematics A Crn (Section): 15037 (0)     15041 (0)    
1. Course objectives and procedures (for example, attendance, participation, grading, etc.) were clearly explained at the beginning of the term.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.73 26 0.45 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 7 (27%) 19 (73%)
2. Course objectives were met.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.58 26 0.58 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (4%) 9 (35%) 16 (62%)
3. The text(s) and class materials were helpful.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.6 25 0.5 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 10 (40%) 15 (60%)
4. Class activities (lectures, group work, student presentations, etc.) were helpful and well suited to the subject matter.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.54 26 0.65 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 2 (8%) 8 (31%) 16 (62%)
5. Assignments were clear and helpful in mastering course content.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.62 26 0.57 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (4%) 8 (31%) 17 (65%)
6. Assignment and exams were fair and appropriate.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.56 25 0.58 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (4%) 9 (36%) 15 (60%)
7. The total course workload was fair and appropriate.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.62 26 0.5 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 10 (38%) 16 (62%)
8. Regular attendance or participation was important to student success in the course.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.54 26 0.51 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 12 (46%) 14 (54%)
9. The instructor was always prepared.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.72 25 0.46 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 7 (28%) 18 (72%)
10. The instructor presented difficult concepts clearly and understandably.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.69 26 0.47 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 8 (31%) 18 (69%)
11. The instructor knew the subject matter well.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.72 25 0.46 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 7 (28%) 18 (72%)
12. The instructor used a variety of instructional techniques and methods to present course material.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.56 25 0.71 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 1 (4%) 0 (0%) 8 (32%) 16 (64%)
13. The instructor was willing to help students during office hours and/or via email.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.69 26 0.47 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 8 (31%) 18 (69%)
14. The instructor clearly motivated the students.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.65 26 0.49 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 9 (35%) 17 (65%)
15. The instructor encouraged critical thinking.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.62 26 0.5 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 10 (38%) 16 (62%)
16. The instructor graded fairly.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.65 26 0.49 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 9 (35%) 17 (65%)
17. The instructor made helpful comments on assignments and exams in a timely manner.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree   Disagree   Neutral   Agree   Strongly Agree  
4.69 26 0.47 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 8 (31%) 18 (69%)
18. I would rate the overall effectiveness of the instructor: F=Inferior; D=Poor; C=Average; B=Good; A=Superior.
Mean N-Size Std Dev   F   D   C   B   A  
4.71 24 0.46 Freq(%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 7 (29%) 17 (71%)
19. If you were teaching this course: a. What would you do to improve it? b. What would you change?
nothing it was good
I wouldn't change anthing.
N/A
I would go over the problems more and theres nothing else i would change.
nothing
I wouldn't improve or change anything, he teaches the course very well.
There is nothing I would do to improve Mr.Sugikawa's teaching's. He is one of the best math teacher I know. Nothing that I would change. It's perfect just the way he is. Thanks again for being a great teacher.
I would not change anything about the way the teacher teached this course.
nothing
If I was teaching this course, I don't think I would do anything to change what was thought to m because the instrutor pretty much exampled a problem clearly and understanding.
I wouldnt do nothing to improve this class, it's perfect the way it is.
I wouldnt do anything to improve this class. Mr. Wane sugikawa was a great teacher, and he explained things very well so that i could understand.
nothing
If I were teaching this course things I would probably do to improve in it is learn from each student what their needs are to suceed in this course. For what I would change is what the practice tests should look like when it's time to take the actual test.
NOUTHIN
The course and instuctor helped me alot. I wouldnt change anything to what he's doing. Thank You
I wouldn't change anything.
nothing
Nothing. Awesome teacher!
I wouldn't change anything.
20. What do you think of the teacher and his/her teaching methods?
it was great
He was very nice and his teaching methods were easy to understand and follow.
N/A
The teacher teaches very well he makes sure that you understand what you are doing.
they were good
His teaching methods were great, he made things very understandible even when I had no clue what I was doing.
They were perfect.
He teached the class good and he took his time. Explained everything with good details.
THE BEST
I think the methods his used to teach us was well explained and was put to good use.I had no trouble understanding what was thought.
great teacher makes learning math fun. wish i had him in my next math
I think the teacher is a good teacher that really cares about his students.
hes really great. Very patient with his students and cares a lot about their education. I hope he continues to teach math. Great teacher!
The teacher is an awesome math teacher and wish he could teach math for all the sections in college
he explained well
I the instructor was very helpful he explained the methods very clearly for you to understand step by step.
NOUTHIN
I feel that he knows excaltly how to teach and explain this subject.
I like the way the teacher teached.
i think the teacher is pretty nice
excellent teacher, very willing to help, i could not have completed this course without his support and help.
I think the teacher is always well prepared and his teaching methods are very understandable.
21. Has he/she contributed to your general knowledge or to learning job skills?
yes
yes.
N/A
I learned alot from my teacher.
yes
He showed me an easier route in using basic math skills.
He has definitely contributed to my general knowledge and learning job skills.
Yes.
YES
The instructor did what he had to do.The instructor explained a problem in easlier terms that we as a class would understand the method to solving a problem in a faster and easlier pace.
Yes my teacher helped me learn basic math and for the first time i actually understood it.
Yes.
Yes he has by showing us what math skills we will need to succeed in life.
yes
Yes, it's really a good review.
NOUTNIN
Yes, math is every important and can be used in the future for any job.
yes the teacher help me on what I needed help on.
yes i general knowledge to my learning job skills
The university is a better place with wayne here
Yes he has
Yes, i'am better at using these skills when needed.
22. Other comments:
N/A
none
THANK U FOR A GREAT SEMESTER!
I hope I get him again when I move up in math :)
He is the best math teacher i ever I had. and with him teaching, i actually like math!!!
NONE
no
please understand that teachers like this are rare.
Very good teacher
Thankyou Wayne for your help and consideration.