This is a Knowledge Survey rather than a "test." There are no right or wrong answers. While you will not be graded on this survey, please be very candid in your responses!

By completing this survey, both at the beginning and at the end of the semester, your instructor will be able to gauge your initial level of knowledge and then measure the amount of knowledge you gain during the semester. This information will help your instructor modify and improve the course.

Read each statement carefully and then choose a response based on the following instructions:

Select "Don't Agree" if you lack the described ability, or have never tried or given it attention.

Select "Somewhat Agree" if you have partial knowledge or a little confidence in the described ability.

Select "Strongly Agree" if you feel very confident in the described ability.

I can reasonably well explain and (where appropriate) compare different material resource extraction processes, plastics forming processes, and conveying, electrical, plumbing, and heating/cooling systems

I can identify and explain the role of a number of major components of concrete, paint, hydraulic and traction elevators, fireplaces, etc.

I can identify and describe different classifications or types of wood and lumber, masonry materials, metals, glass, roofing materials, kitchen cabinets, and residential mechanical systems.

I can describe the CSI format and its purpose, and I can list and describe at least ten of its major divisions.

I feel comfortable and reasonably proficient in discussing construction material topics with peers and others.

I have demonstrated technical writing and reading proficiency appropriate to this construction materials course or a similar course involving technical terminology, processes, and concepts.

I feel competent to construct a physical 3D model (as opposed to a computer model) of a type of building construction.

Given a floor plan, I feel competent to sketch a workable residential electrical plan or a kitchen cabinet/appliance/fixture plan.

I feel that I have a good overall view or perspective of construction materials - what they are, roughly where they come from, their variety, uses, etc.