Reference table
Agree-disagree vs item-specific course evaluation questions
Six common statements rewritten so the answer scale names what it measures
A side-by-side table of six statements found on many end-of-module surveys, each rewritten as an item-specific question with its own answer scale. It is for quality officers and module leads redesigning a course evaluation questionnaire. Survey research comparing the two formats, including Saris and colleagues (2010), found item-specific questions gave better quality data. Koji lets you build these as labelled scale or choice questions with a follow-up asking students why.
What's in this reference table
| Agree-disagree item | Item-specific question | Answer scale |
|---|---|---|
| The lecturer explained concepts clearly. | How clearly did the lecturer explain the key concepts? | Not at all clearly to Extremely clearly |
| Feedback on my work was timely. | How long did you usually wait for feedback on assessed work? | Under a week, 1 to 2 weeks, 2 to 3 weeks, Over 3 weeks |
| The workload was appropriate. | How did the workload compare with what you expected for the credits? | Much lighter to Much heavier |
| I felt able to ask questions. | How comfortable did you feel asking questions in this module? | Not at all comfortable to Extremely comfortable |
| The course materials were useful. | How useful were the course materials for your learning? | Not at all useful to Extremely useful |
| The assessment matched the learning outcomes. | How well did the assessment test what the module said you would learn? | Not at all well to Extremely well |
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