Alternate History Evaluation Questionnaire

At the end of the most recent Social Studies unit you completed an alternate history writing assignment in place of or in addition to a more traditional test.  The following questions are designed to improve the quality of similar assignment.  The responses to these questions will be used to ensure that future alternate history assignments are both an enjoyable and meaningful learning tool.  Please answer these questions constructively and honestly. 

 1.  Compared to other assignments (such as tests and DBQs), how much did you enjoy working on this assignment?            (Circle one number on the scale below.)

 1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not at all                                   about the same                                     much more

 Comments:  _____________________________________________________________

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 2.  Do you feel that you learned the material from this unit as well you did for other units?  (Circle one number on the scale below.) 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not nearly as well                      about the same                                     more completely

 Comments:  _____________________________________________________________

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 3.  Compared to other assignments (such as tests and DBQs), how much critical thinking did you feel you had to do for this assignment?  (Circle one number on the scale below.)

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not as much                              about the same                                     much more

 Comments:  _____________________________________________________________

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 4.  Compared to other assignments (such as tests and DBQs), how difficult was this assignnment?  (Circle one number on the scale below.)

 1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not as difficult                           about the same                         much more difficult 

Comments:  _____________________________________________________________

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 5.  Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience working on this alternate history assignment? 

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