Year 12 2011 Exit Survey

In this survey you will be asked to reflect on your time at Scotch and give some details of your current pursuits.

All responses will be recorded anonymously, unless you specifically request your name to be added.

Your responses are valued and will be used in ways that improve the educational experience of boys attending the School, now and into the future.

Thank you very much for agreeing to participate - we know your time is valuable!
Name (optional): 


  1. This year I am
    studying at a tertiary institution
    taking a GAP year before going on to tertiary study
    working
    looking for work
    in an apprenticeship
    other (see next question)


  1. If you answered "other" to the previous question, please give details.


  1. If you are studying at a tertiary institution, which one? 


  1. If you answered "TAFE/VET or other" to the previous question, please give details.


  1. If you are studying at tertiary level, what is your major area of study? 


  1. If you answered "other" to the previous question, please give details.


  1. The next set of questions relate to the quality of your learning experience while at Scotch.

    On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 6 (highest) rate each of the following aspects from your perspective:

    How well you were supported in developing good learning techniques and study habits
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The degree to which you were encouraged to be responsible for your own learning
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The degree to which you were encouraged to question, think, and develop your own ideas
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The overall quality of the relationships you had with your teachers
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The comfort you felt in seeking assistance and discussing your learning needs with your teachers
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The amount you learned from preparing for and completing assessment tasks
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The amount you learned from the feedback your teachers gave you after assessment tasks
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The overall quality of teaching in Years 7 - 11
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The overall quality of teaching in Year 12
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. Your overall satisfaction with your final results
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The overall quality of the learning environment at Scotch
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. In which subject (or subjects) did you get your best VCE results?


  1. With reference to your best subject (or subjects), why do you think you did so well, particularly in the exam(s)?


  1. With reference to your best subject (or subjects), what advice would you give to other students about how best to prepare for the VCE exam?


  1. What, if anything, do you think your Year 12 teachers could do to prepare students better for the VCE exams?


  1. Which of the following did you use in preparing for your VCE exams?
    Scotch teachers on an individual basis
    Scotch revision classes
    Personal (non-Scotch) tutors
    Non-Scotch revision programs
    Online resources
    Fellow students
    Other (see next question)


  1. If you answered "other" to the previous question, please give details.


  1. About what proportion of Scotch classes did you attend during Term 4? 


  1. What was your final ATAR ranking? 


  1. Do you have any other comments you would like to make about teaching and learning at Scotch?


  1. The next set of questions relate to your personal development while at Scotch.

    On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 6 (highest) rate each of the following aspects from your perspective:

    The degree to which you felt safe at school
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The degree to which you felt valued as an individual
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The degree to which you were encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The degree to which you were encouraged to develop your special interests and talents
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The degree to which you were encouraged to develop your own values and beliefs
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. The quality of the advice provided on courses and careers
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. Please rate the quality of your overall educational experience at Scotch (teaching, learning, personal development and other activities)
    1 2 3 4 5 6


  1. Do you have any other comments you would like to make about your education at Scotch?





Dr Coutis
Scotch College
VIC, Victoria