Faculty TA Evaluation Form

Carnegie Mellon University · S3D PhD Programs

This form provides feedback to the student in their role as TA after the conclusion of the semester. Please include constructive comments, both positive and negative, about the TA's performance, with an aim toward helping them improve these skills. Please skip any items that are not applicable or where you have insufficient information to evaluate the student.

Everyone is identified by their andrewID. Look up an andrewID — or who a student's advisors are — in the CMU directory.

Course

A copy of this evaluation is sent to you.

The TA being evaluated.

The student's advisor(s), who also receive a copy.

Evaluation

Skip any item that is not applicable or where you have insufficient information.

Preparation of Assignments

In generating homework or exam problems, was the TA thorough, prompt, creative, etc.? Were the assignments challenging, yet fair? Please indicate the extent to which the student was involved in assignment preparation.

Recitations

Was the TA well prepared? Did they exhibit good presentation skills? Did the recitations sufficiently add to the course experience?

Grading

Was the TA thorough, prompt and fair in grading assignments? Did the TA provide the students with adequate feedback along with grades?

Office Hours

Was the TA always available during posted office hours? Did they adequately answer student questions in a clear manner?

Knowledge of Material

In the various capacities (assignments, recitations, office hours), did the TA exhibit adequate understanding of the course material? Did the TA adequately fill in any gaps they might have had before the course began?

Your overall evaluation *

Please comment on other aspects of the student's TA experience that may be relevant, such as communication skills, demonstrations of leadership and initiative, help in developing or maintaining software systems needed for the course, etc.

When you submit, this faculty ta evaluation is emailed to:

  • You, as the instructor
  • The student being evaluated
  • The student's advisor(s)
  • The program administrators