I try not to put much stake in student evaluations. Often, I think, students struggle with needing to have someone else to blame when their study skills fall flat. Fortunately (for now), students usually like their TAs and will blame the instructor of record.
My evals arrived in my inbox a few minutes ago and were very complimentary. I was a bit taken aback by one comment that said, "Not good at math." Then I realized that this was in response to the negative aspects of the course question, and the student was referring to his/her own ability. It's good reassurance, but I still don't give it much credence as I was surely being compared to the professor, who, as should be expected, was more demanding.
One thing concerns me, though... I received a photo copy of the responses. For the last few handwritten evaluations I did at LSUS, I was one of only a few students enrolled in the courses. I have no doubt that the professors knew my handwriting!!! So much for anonymity! I guess it's a good thing I've forgotten what I wrote---I hope they have as well!!!
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