UHD Student Feedback on Supplemental Instruction Program (SI)

Some Miscellaneous Comments

This
class lab was very helpful. I attended class regularly and looked forward
to receiving help with homework. I am glad I had the chance to utilize the
math lab. I am only sorry that we had to keep pulling him from one station
to another-he was the biggest help in the class. He guided us way more
than the actual instructor.

The
help that I’ve received has been a monumental asset in my
comprehension of this course with the instruction and encouragement of the
instructor. I sincerely recommend SI to anyone. I had such a fear of math
before I began this course and now I have confidence in my ability to
learn math.

Having
an SI is helpful to some students and it’s a good idea to have the SI
there, the only problem is that some SI’s
don’t put much effort into schedule timing or  couldn’t make an appointment
with students that need help with the material. SI’s
should take time to organize themselves and
schedule timings or say if they have to change. Also give a reminder
(flyer or so) about the schedule to help us.

I
believe I would have done a better job if I would have dedicated more time
to this course, if I would have attended more lessons with the SI. The
instructor did an excellent job at teaching. She was patient, kind and
caring whether we made good grades or not. If we didn’t do well in
class it was because of our lack of effort not her teaching. If I had to
take this class again, I would take it with this instructor.

While
attending the SI sessions I became a better student. My grades went up two
letter grades. I thought I was going to drop the course before I started
going to them. He covers a lot of material and shares his notes when you
need it. He explains the material well and used many examples to help me
remember. Great supplemental instructor!

The SI
was helpful and made himself very available even
on his personal time to help with any questions. He also sent out notices
of reviews, tests and homework dates via e-mail.

I
believe he could have been more helpful and insightful. It was like a
guessing game at some sessions and when you would get it, and then he
would agree or disagree instead of taking the initiative. But he was
helpful at times.

SI
sessions were pretty informative; I would like to see our SI become more
active in class. There should be more office hours for SI.

Great
SI-helps us each morning if we didn’t understand the homework. He
has a great attitude, has perseverance. If he doesn’t know the
answer to a problem he doesn’t give up, he keeps trying. He’s
fun and serious at the same time.

Having
the SI sessions should be something every class has. It’s easier
having a fellow student to go to than a professor. I wish I would have
attended them more often, because it helped me so much for one of our
tests.

Thanks
to the SI, I have managed to stay in track, improve my grades, and
developed a better understanding of the material. There were several times
when I was confused or had questions regarding a specific topic, which he
helped me clear. I find the SI sessions definitely helpful. If it
wouldn’t have been for them my grade in the class would be lower.

The SI
leader was not very positive to some students. He downgraded the things we
were studying. He also mentioned things that were not going to be on test,
but when test day came, the problems were on there.

He
told me and a friend on several sessions to skip certain questions on our
on-line homework because they wouldn’t be on the test. Of course
that would have brought my homework grade down and he said not to study it
because it would not be on the test and it was! Also, I went to the math
lab area and he was supposed to help me and another student and he ignored
me, he wouldn’t acknowledge my requests.

The
one I went to was relatively helpful, though we did not stay on topic the
entire time. The SI was still very knowledgeable.

The SI
sessions seemed helpful to so many students, wish there were afternoon
sessions available, most sessions were in the morning and affected other
course work. I wish times were spread evenly throughout the week days.

I feel
our SI in the classroom did a wonderful job. She walked around class
during problems and attended those who needed help. Constant attendance.

I
attended one session with him and he didn’t really help with the
questions I had. I decided to go to the math lab to get the rest of my
help and I also just got help from the instructor.

He was
okay, not as approachable or enthusiastic, but gave good help when I asked
him.

The SI
always needed help from other instructors when helping me or it took him a
very long time to figure out the correct answer.

The SI
instructor and her assistant have been supportive of me succeeding in 0300
math. This class should be required for 0300 and 1300. The class enables
me to stay focus on my class work. I am thankful for the support I have
received in this math success lab.

He was
helpful but he explains things too fast and that does not help. After him
repeating it a few times it was easier. Other than that he is a good SI.
Very good at math.

I
think having an SI in class is comforting to students, that there is
someone available for consultation that is also a student.