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2011 Pre-Challenge survey

1. Introductory Questions

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* 1. Please fill in the following information:

Name: *

School: *

Email Address:

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* 2. What is your grade?

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* 3. What is your gender?

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* 4. Why are you participating in the Supercomputing Challenge?

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* 5. What do you think or hope you will learn?

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* 6. How did you learn about the Supercomputing Challenge?

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* 7. Please select all that apply

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I have participated in a GUTS club	I have participated in a GUTS club Yes	I have participated in a GUTS club No
I have participated in a GUTS/SC Round Up Summer program (1 week)	I have participated in a GUTS/SC Round Up Summer program (1 week) Yes	I have participated in a GUTS/SC Round Up Summer program (1 week) No
I have participated in a GUTS summer workshop	I have participated in a GUTS summer workshop Yes	I have participated in a GUTS summer workshop No
I have participated in a SC Kickoff conference	I have participated in a SC Kickoff conference Yes	I have participated in a SC Kickoff conference No
I have taken a computer science class	I have taken a computer science class Yes	I have taken a computer science class No

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* 8. Please select the response that best fits how you feel about each statement below.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Slightly Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I know how to select a real world problem that I can model.	I know how to select a real world problem that I can model. Strongly Agree	I know how to select a real world problem that I can model. Agree	I know how to select a real world problem that I can model. Slightly Agree	I know how to select a real world problem that I can model. Disagree	I know how to select a real world problem that I can model. Strongly Disagree
I know how to make charts and graphs with data in a spreadsheet.	I know how to make charts and graphs with data in a spreadsheet. Strongly Agree	I know how to make charts and graphs with data in a spreadsheet. Agree	I know how to make charts and graphs with data in a spreadsheet. Slightly Agree	I know how to make charts and graphs with data in a spreadsheet. Disagree	I know how to make charts and graphs with data in a spreadsheet. Strongly Disagree
I am good at using technology to communicate what I've learned with other people.	I am good at using technology to communicate what I've learned with other people. Strongly Agree	I am good at using technology to communicate what I've learned with other people. Agree	I am good at using technology to communicate what I've learned with other people. Slightly Agree	I am good at using technology to communicate what I've learned with other people. Disagree	I am good at using technology to communicate what I've learned with other people. Strongly Disagree
I am good at using technology to better understand ideas that I learned in my classes.	I am good at using technology to better understand ideas that I learned in my classes. Strongly Agree	I am good at using technology to better understand ideas that I learned in my classes. Agree	I am good at using technology to better understand ideas that I learned in my classes. Slightly Agree	I am good at using technology to better understand ideas that I learned in my classes. Disagree	I am good at using technology to better understand ideas that I learned in my classes. Strongly Disagree
I am good at collecting information using technology (e.g, Internet, search engines).	I am good at collecting information using technology (e.g, Internet, search engines). Strongly Agree	I am good at collecting information using technology (e.g, Internet, search engines). Agree	I am good at collecting information using technology (e.g, Internet, search engines). Slightly Agree	I am good at collecting information using technology (e.g, Internet, search engines). Disagree	I am good at collecting information using technology (e.g, Internet, search engines). Strongly Disagree
I know how to interpret data from computer models.	I know how to interpret data from computer models. Strongly Agree	I know how to interpret data from computer models. Agree	I know how to interpret data from computer models. Slightly Agree	I know how to interpret data from computer models. Disagree	I know how to interpret data from computer models. Strongly Disagree
I am good at using technology for public speaking.	I am good at using technology for public speaking. Strongly Agree	I am good at using technology for public speaking. Agree	I am good at using technology for public speaking. Slightly Agree	I am good at using technology for public speaking. Disagree	I am good at using technology for public speaking. Strongly Disagree
I know what it takes to be a good team member.	I know what it takes to be a good team member. Strongly Agree	I know what it takes to be a good team member. Agree	I know what it takes to be a good team member. Slightly Agree	I know what it takes to be a good team member. Disagree	I know what it takes to be a good team member. Strongly Disagree
I am good at using technology to organize information (spreadsheets, word processing).	I am good at using technology to organize information (spreadsheets, word processing). Strongly Agree	I am good at using technology to organize information (spreadsheets, word processing). Agree	I am good at using technology to organize information (spreadsheets, word processing). Slightly Agree	I am good at using technology to organize information (spreadsheets, word processing). Disagree	I am good at using technology to organize information (spreadsheets, word processing). Strongly Disagree
I am good at making spreadsheets for entering and sorting data.	I am good at making spreadsheets for entering and sorting data. Strongly Agree	I am good at making spreadsheets for entering and sorting data. Agree	I am good at making spreadsheets for entering and sorting data. Slightly Agree	I am good at making spreadsheets for entering and sorting data. Disagree	I am good at making spreadsheets for entering and sorting data. Strongly Disagree
I know how to use computer models to test hypotheses.	I know how to use computer models to test hypotheses. Strongly Agree	I know how to use computer models to test hypotheses. Agree	I know how to use computer models to test hypotheses. Slightly Agree	I know how to use computer models to test hypotheses. Disagree	I know how to use computer models to test hypotheses. Strongly Disagree
I know how to format a bibliography and cite sources.	I know how to format a bibliography and cite sources. Strongly Agree	I know how to format a bibliography and cite sources. Agree	I know how to format a bibliography and cite sources. Slightly Agree	I know how to format a bibliography and cite sources. Disagree	I know how to format a bibliography and cite sources. Strongly Disagree
I know how to chose an appropriate computing language to model a project.	I know how to chose an appropriate computing language to model a project. Strongly Agree	I know how to chose an appropriate computing language to model a project. Agree	I know how to chose an appropriate computing language to model a project. Slightly Agree	I know how to chose an appropriate computing language to model a project. Disagree	I know how to chose an appropriate computing language to model a project. Strongly Disagree
I know how to write my own computer programs.	I know how to write my own computer programs. Strongly Agree	I know how to write my own computer programs. Agree	I know how to write my own computer programs. Slightly Agree	I know how to write my own computer programs. Disagree	I know how to write my own computer programs. Strongly Disagree
I know the value of using a mentor for a project.	I know the value of using a mentor for a project. Strongly Agree	I know the value of using a mentor for a project. Agree	I know the value of using a mentor for a project. Slightly Agree	I know the value of using a mentor for a project. Disagree	I know the value of using a mentor for a project. Strongly Disagree