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National Evaluation of Xlerate with Xl: January 2005 - January 2006

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APPENDIX 2 - S3 STUDENT SURVEY RESPONSES

Table A2.1 Personal skills and qualities

The xl programme

Definite Yes

Mainly
Yes

Neither

Mainly
No

Definite
No

Mean

SD

helps me to become more confident

46.3

33.0

12.3

4.9

3.4

1.86

1.04

encourages me to take responsibility

40.1

43.1

9.4

5.4

2.0

1.86

0.94

encourages me to plan ahead

30.9

39.2

16.2

8.8

4.9

2.18

1.11

helps me understand myself better

32.2

41.6

13.9

9.9

2.5

2.09

1.04

helps me cope with new situations

31.8

45.8

17.4

2.5

2.5

1.98

0.91

encourages me to think about new ways of doing things

32.2

47.0

16.3

3.5

1.0

1.94

0.84

Notes:
All figures are percentages (except Mean and Standard Deviation) of responses to the statement. The results were coded on to a 1 to 5 scale, and mean of 1 would signify a 100% response to Definite Yes.

Table A2.2 Social skills and qualities

The xl programme

Definite Yes

Mainly
Yes

Neither

Mainly
No

Definite
No

Mean

SD

helps me work more effectively with others

33.3

46.9

13.0

4.7

2.1

1.95

0.92

helps me to explain my ideas to other people

22.7

52.6

14.9

5.2

4.6

2.16

0.99

helps me become better at organising others

21.2

44.8

15.8

13.8

4.4

2.35

1.10

helps me to present information more effectively

25.6

49.2

14.6

7.0

3.5

2.14

0.99

helps me understand how other people see me

29.3

43.9

15.6

6.8

4.4

2.13

1.05

helps me understand the needs of other people

34.8

43.1

12.7

6.4

2.9

2.00

1.00

Notes:
All figures are percentages (except Mean and Standard Deviation) of responses to the statement. The results were coded on to a 1 to 5 scale, and mean of 1 would signify a 100% response to Definite Yes.

Table A2.3 Educational needs

The xl programme

Definite Yes

Mainly
Yes

Neither

Mainly
No

Definite
No

Mean

SD

helps me gain the skills to apply for work

35.3

44.1

12.7

5.9

2.0

1.95

0.95

helps me identify my own learning needs

30.6

42.7

18.4

3.9

4.4

2.09

1.02

encourages me to value education

26.5

45.1

17.6

7.4

3.4

2.16

1.01

helps me to become more motivated

30.3

42.8

16.9

6.5

3.5

2.10

1.02

helps me to improve my school work

32.2

32.7

21.8

7.4

5.9

2.22

1.15

helps me to get on with other teachers in school

27.7

33.2

20.3

10.9

7.9

2.38

1.22

Notes:
All figures are percentages (except Mean and Standard Deviation) of responses to the statement. The results were coded on to a 1 to 5 scale, and mean of 1 would signify a 100% response to Definite Yes.

Table A2.4 Views on the programme

The xl programme

Definite Yes

Mainly
Yes

Neither

Mainly
No

Definite
No

Mean

SD

I always look forward to the sessions

43.1

35.8

10.8

5.4

4.9

1.93

1.09

I have made new friends through xl

37.9

27.1

19.7

6.4

8.9

2.21

1.26

we could do with more time

51.2

29.9

9.0

6.0

4.0

1.82

1.08

I very much feel a part of the xl group

46.6

33.8

11.8

3.9

3.9

1.85

1.04

I get on well with the xl club advisers / leaders

56.2

35.5

5.9

1.0

1.5

1.56

0.78

I would recommend xl to others

58.3

26.7

8.7

3.4

2.9

1.66

0.98

I think that xl will improve my future work prospects

42.2

36.8

12.7

6.4

2.0

1.89

0.99

Notes:
All figures are percentages (except Mean and Standard Deviation) of responses to the statement. The results were coded on to a 1 to 5 scale, and mean of 1 would signify a 100% response to Definite Yes.

Table A2.5 Programme modules

Whilst doing xl

Definite Yes

Mainly
Yes

Neither

Mainly
No

Definite
No

Mean

SD

I enjoyed the personal and team skills activities

49.2

38.1

10.6

1.6

0.5

1.66

0.77

I enjoyed learning about citizenship

28.5

42.4

17.1

7.0

5.1

2.18

1.08

I enjoyed the community-based project

41.9

36.5

15.5

5.4

0.7

1.86

0.92

I enjoyed the residential activity

42.4

32.3

15.2

7.1

3.0

1.96

1.07

I enjoyed the business activity (xlerate)

42.6

33.6

17.2

3.3

3.3

1.91

1.01

I found the preparation for work activities helpful

25.2

49.6

21.3

3.1

0.8

2.05

0.82

Notes:
All figures are percentages (except Mean and Standard Deviation) of responses to the statement. The results were coded on to a 1 to 5 scale, and mean of 1 would signify a 100% response to Definite Yes.

Table A2.6 Programme Activities

Whilst doing xl

Definite Yes

Mainly
Yes

Neither

Mainly
No

Definite
No

Mean

SD

we spend too much time doing practical activities

14.9

22.4

19.4

22.4

20.9

3.12

1.37

we spend too much time writing

21.6

17.2

22.5

23.5

15.2

2.94

1.37

I enjoy working on my portfolio

23.0

41.7

20.1

8.3

6.9

2.34

1.13

I think my award/qualification will be helpful in the future

46.3

34.5

13.3

2.5

3.4

1.82

0.99

Notes:
All figures are percentages (except Mean and Standard Deviation) of responses to the statement. The results were coded on to a 1 to 5 scale, and mean of 1 would signify a 100% response to Definite Yes.

Table A2.7 The wider context

Whilst doing xl

Definite Yes

Mainly
Yes

Neither

Mainly
No

Definite
No

Mean

SD

I think that Scotland has a bright future

37.4

35.4

16.5

5.3

5.3

2.06

1.11

I am proud of Scotland

53.8

23.1

15.4

5.8

1.9

1.79

1.03

I am aware of other xl clubs around the country

38.4

37.4

9.4

7.4

7.4

2.08

1.20

My parents / carers are interested in my xl work

36.1

33.7

20.0

5.9

4.4

2.09

1.09

I enjoy going to school

18.4

23.7

12.1

10.6

35.3

3.21

1.57

Notes:
All figures are percentages (except Mean and Standard Deviation) of responses to the statement. The results were coded on to a 1 to 5 scale, and mean of 1 would signify a 100% response to Definite Yes.

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