This representation seeks to show strength of agreement to pairs of NSS questions and takes into account negative scores with the following weighting: Agree Completely x 2 Mostly Agree x 1.5 Neither x Mostly Disagree x -1.5 Completely Disagree x -2 Maximum Scale - to + + = % of respondents agree completely.
2. Staff have made the subject interesting. 4 (18 MONTH) 2 2 4 1. Staff are good at explaining things.
(18 MONTH) 3. Staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching. 4 2 2 4 1. Staff are good at explaining things.
(18 MONTH) 4. The course is intellectually stimulating. 4 2 2 4 2. Staff have made the subject interesting.
6. Assessment arrangements and marking have been fair. (18 MONTH) 4 2-2 - 2 4 5. The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance.
8. I have received detailed comments on my work. 4 2 (18 MONTH) 2 4 7. Feedback on my work has been prompt.
9. Feedback on my work has helped me clarify things I did not understand. 4 2 - -2 - (18 MONTH) 2 4-4 7. Feedback on my work has been prompt.
9. Feedback on my work has helped me clarify things I did not understand. 4 2 - -2 - (18 MONTH) 2 4-4 8. I have received detailed comments on my work.
(18 MONTH) 11. I have been able to contact staff when I needed to. 4 2 2 4. I have received sufficient advice and support with my studies.
12. Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices. 4 2 (18 MONTH) 2 4 11. I have been able to contact staff when I needed to.
15. The course is well organised and is running smoothly. 4 2 - (18 MONTH) 2 4-2 - 13. The timetable works efficiently as far as my activities are concerned.
15. The course is well organised and is running smoothly. 4 2 - -2 (18 MONTH) -2-2 4-14. Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively.
17. I have been able to access general IT resources when I needed to. 4 2 (18 MONTH) 2 4 16. The library resources and services are good enough for my needs.
18. I have been able to access specialised equipment, facilities or rooms when I needed to. 4 2 (18 MONTH) 2 4 17. I have been able to access general IT resources when I needed to.
2. My communication skills have improved. 4 2 (18 MONTH) 2 4 19. The course has helped me to present myself with confidence.
21. As a result of the course, I feel confident in tackling unfamiliar problems. 4 2 (18 MONTH) 2 4 19. The course has helped me to present myself with confidence.
N3.2 I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course. 4 2 (18 MONTH) -4 - -2-2 4 N3.1 I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
N3.4 I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes/competences. 4 2 (18 MONTH) 2 4 N3.3 I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
N3.6 My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course. 4 2 (18 MONTH) 2 4 N3.5 My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
B1.2 Good advice is available for making career choices. 4 2-2 4-2 - -4 B1.1 As a result of my course, I believe that I have improved my career prospects.
B12.3 The course has stimulated my enthusiasm for further learning. 4 2-4 - -2-2 4 B1.3 Good advice is available on further study opportunities.
B2.2 There is an appropriate range of options to choose from on my course. 4 2 - -2 - -4 - - - 2 4 B2.1 All of the compulsory modules are relevant to my course.
B5.5 Practical activities on my course have helped me to learn. 4 2 2 4 B5.4 My learning has benefited from modules that are informed by current research.
B6.2 My feedback on the course is listened to and valued. 4 2 - -2 - -4 - - 2 4 B6.1 I have had adequate opportunities to provide feedback on all elements of my course.
B6.3 It is clear to me how students comments on the course have been acted upon. 4 2 - -2 - -4 2 4 - B6.1 I have had adequate opportunities to provide feedback on all elements of my course.
B11.5 I feel part of an academic community in my college or university. 4 2-2 4-2 B11.4 Within my course, I feel my suggestions and ideas are valued.
NSS Positivity - Correlation to Overall Satisfaction UoB Whole NSS Cohort 1. Perasons Correlation Q to Q 22.8.6.4.2. -.2 213 214 215 Mean