STF Evaluation Results

Each response assigns a rating of 1-5 to each statement, with "1" representing "strongly disagree" and "5" representing "strongly agree".

Overall Program

Statement	No. Responding	Avg. Response	Std. Dev.
The GK12 program was rewarding.	22	4.7	0.5
I had a positive impact on the students.	22	4.5	0.5
I would recommend to other fellows.	22	4.3	0.6
Local school districts should continue program.	22	4.9	0.3
Other universities should institute the program.	22	4.6	0.6
NSF should fund scientist-teacher programs.	22	4.9	0.2
The program impacted my career decision.	22	4.2	1.2
Program helped me to understand my research.	22	3.1	1.5
Program helped me understand K12 school needs.	22	4.9	0.2

Statement	No. Responding	Avg. Response	Std. Dev.
Instructional strategies were helpful.	22	4.1	0.8
Inquiry activities were useful.	22	4.2	0.6
The workshop helped me plan for a semester.	22	4.4	0.9
The workshop helped me plan for the year.	22	3.5	1.3
I used lessons from workshop in my classroom.	22	4.1	1.1
Presentation of VSVS kits was useful.	22	4.6	0.7

Statement	No. Responding	Avg. Response	Std. Dev.
I used VSVS kits in my classroom.	22	4.7	0.6
Students and teachers were generally prepared.	22	3.6	1.1
Teachers were active participants.	22	4.1	1.0
Work with teachers improved my teaching skills.	22	4.2	1.0

The Vanderbilt-Fisk-Meharry-Tennessee State University Scientist-in-the-Classroom Partnership Program is a joint venture between Vanderbilt University, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University, Fisk University, and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. The program is administered by the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach and funded by the partner universities and schools.