Prepare a double-sided evaluation with quantitative questions on the front and qualitative questions on the back.
Divide the front side in half. On the right side, create numeric boxes from 1 to 5, with 1 designated as "strongly disagree," 2 as "disagree," 3 as "neutral," 4 as "agree" and 5 as "strongly agree."
Arrange the questions along the left side, arranging them in the order that you see fit. (The order supplied here is only a recommendation.)
Understand the "unwritten" questions that address whether a teacher has met the objectives of the course, which may include: "The teacher established a good rapport with the class"; "The teacher presented the course guidelines -- including the grading scale and attendance policy -- clearly"; "The teacher was organized and prepared for each class"; "The teacher delivered clear and understandable presentations"; "The teacher exhibited enthusiasm for the course material"; "The teacher handled questions and issues in a knowledgeable and professional manner"; "The teacher made him/herself available to provide extra help"; "The teacher actively involved students in the learning process" and "The teacher encouraged student contributions during class discussions."
Understand the "unwritten" questions that address whether a teacher has met the goals of the course, which may include: "The teacher helped me see and understand the goals of this course"; "The teacher helped me master the key concepts and learning goals of this course"; "The teacher played a significant role in contributing to my achievement in this course" and "After taking this course, I feel like a more confident learner."
End the quantitative questions with a different measure: "I expect to earn the following grade in this course" followed by five boxes: "A," "B," "C," "D" and "F." (The "unwritten" meaning behind this question is this: sometimes students who are chronically absent, skip tests and refuse to hand in assignments retaliate for a poor grade by writing a scathing teacher evaluation. The answer to this question sometimes puts such vitriol into perspective.)
Turn to the back side and write three and no more than five open-ended questions, such as: "What were the strengths and/or positives of this course?"; "What were the weaknesses and/or negatives of this course?"; "How could this course be improved?"; "How was this course beneficial to your academic and professional development?" and "Why or why not will you recommend this course to other students?"