Spring 2008 Maple Survey

Greetings Math 251 students,

This survey gives you a chance to tell us what you like and what you dislike about Maple assignments. Your comments can help improve the course in future semesters, so be honest about what you think. Thank you for your time!



Which section are you in?

Before this semester, I had used: (check all that apply)
     Maple
     Mathematica
     Matlab
     Other mathematical software



Please rank the following:

  1. The recitation held in the computer lab during the first week made me feel more comfortable with Maple.

  2. The recitation held in the computer lab during the first week was helpful experience for when I did the assignments.

  3. I feel that Maple assignments taught me something useful.

  4. I feel that Maple complemented the course material well.

  5. I am able to find Maple commands that I need easily.

  6. The instructions for Maple assignments were clear.

  7. The background information pages for the Maple assignments were clear.

  8. Maple helps me better visualize things I learn in lecture.

  9. After this semester, I am more willing to use mathematical software (e.g. Maple, Mathematica, Matlab, etc.) for future educational and/or career experiences.




Please answer the following questions:
(Detailed comments and/or constructive criticism are strongly prefered to "It was fine." or "I disliked it.")

Where (if anywhere) did you seek help for Maple assignments? Did you feel that help was accessible if you needed it?


What did you like best about the Maple assignments?


What did you like least about the Maple assignments?


What would you change about the Maple assignments?


Do you have any additional comments about the Maple assignments?


Thank you for your time!