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{\huge\bf 6.042 Evaluations\\}
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{\large\bf Modified from Harvard Medical School material}
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Student homeworks will be reviewed and commented on by tutors.  Tutors
will not assign a grade to the homeworks but instead will provide
written feedback about the work.  The feedback should address all
aspects of the work: technical, English, clarity, etc.  Students will
be asked to leave wide margins for comments on their homeworks.

Approximately one week before each of the three exams, every student
will be asked to fill in a self-evaluation sheet.  In addition, every
tutor will prepare a tutorial and homework feedback report for each of
his/her students and provide oral feedback in one-on-one meetings.

Tutors are responsible for promoting a professional and positive
learning environment for their students.  Tutors' evaluations of
students' homeworks and tutorial participation can affect students'
final grades by as much as one letter grade.  Consequently, tutors
assume a large responsibility for ensuring that students are dealt
with fairly and objectively.  This power must not be abused,
especially if there are personality conflicts (or attractions) between
the tutor and student.  In the words of Abraham Lincoln,
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\noindent \textit{Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want
to test a man's character, give him power.}
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Tutors must exhibit high character and hold their egos in check.

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\section*{Student self-evaluation}

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\noindent Name:

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\noindent Tutor:

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\item \textbf{Preparation for tutorial sessions}

Please comment on the time spent in preparation, the resources that
you use, and the people with whom you consult to follow up on topics
that arise in tutorials.  Do you feel that you are adequately prepared
for most tutorials?

\item \textbf{Participation in tutorial sessions}

Do you consider yourself an active participant in the tutorial
sessions?  Describe your level of participation.  Do you feel that you
are developing or improving any particular skills as a result of your
participation in tutorial?  If yes, please summarize them.

\item \textbf{Interactions with other members of the tutorial group}

Do you feel that your comments and questions promote the learning
process of the group?  Do you try to make other members of the group
comfortable in expressing their own questions and opinions?

\item \textbf{Technical proficiency}

How well do you think you are mastering the material of the course?
What specifically are your strengths and weaknesses?

\item \textbf{Quality of instruction}

Please comment on the strengths and weakness of the lecturers and your
tutor.  What aspects of the course instruction have you found most
helpful?  What needs improvement?  Please be as concrete and specific
as possible.  (You can also give anonymous feedback via the course
website.)

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\section*{Tutorial and homework feedback report}

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Student:

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Tutor:


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Tutorial grade: (``satisfactory'' or ``needs improvement'')

\section*{Tutorial performance}

Please give feedback on the student's performance for each of the
following competencies.  Use the grades ``satisfactory'' or ``needs
improvement.''

\subsection*{Knowledge acquisition}
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\item Puts in a good effort on all homeworks 
\item Comes to tutorial rested and prepared
\item Contributes resources and knowledge to group discussion
\item Learns aggressively
\item Seeks help when needed
\end{itemize}

\subsection*{Problem solving}
\begin{itemize}
\item Adopts reasonable and creative solution strategies
\item Organizes his/her thinking on paper
\item Executes technical methods quickly and accurately
\item Checks work
\end{itemize}

\subsection*{Technical writing}
\begin{itemize}
\item Provides clear and concise answers
\item Reasons in an organized and logical manner
\item Writes good executive summaries
\item Includes diagrams and worked examples, where appropriate
\item Adopts clear mathematical notations
\item Is neat and uses proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
\end{itemize}

\subsection*{Personal and interpersonal development}
\begin{itemize}
\item Participates punctually, regularly, and cooperatively in
lectures and tutorial
\item Speaks clearly and logically
\item Listens with openness and empathy to others
\item Treats others with sensitivity and respect
\item Adopts a positive team attitude towards problem solving and
learning
\end{itemize}

\noindent Please write a paragraph summarizing the student's
performance, specifying strengths and suggestions for improvement.
Please comment in as much detail as possible.

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\section*{Suggestions for feedback}

\subsection*{The most useful feedback summaries}
\begin{itemize}
\item describe specific behaviors;
\item avoid broad generalizations;
\item include real examples;
\item reflect growth observed during course;
\item contain no surprises, but build on issues previous discussed
  with the student;
\item are based on observations, not inferences.
\end{itemize}

\subsection*{Feedback sessions are most effective when the tutor}
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\item strives to protect the self esteem and personal worth of the student;
\item asks the student to assess his/her own performance;
\item shares his/her assessment and written comments with the student;
\item invites the student to agree or disagree with these comments;
\item asks the student to propose specific actions for remedying his/her deficiencies;
\item solicits feedback on the tutor's own performance.

\end{itemize}

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