School Life Questionnaire - ACER

The ReportThe school receives a confidential report that provides❙❙ a summary of student responses in terms of percentageagreement with each item❙❙ the average percentage agreement for a group ofrelated items❙❙ data according to year levels surveyed, separatelyand combined❙❙ percentage agreement according to gender.Once all students have completed the questionnaire ACERanalyse the data and send a report to your school within10 working days.CostPlease refer to our website for up-to-date prices:www.acer.edu.au/slqOr email slq@acer.edu.auI feel proud to be a studentFURTHER INFORMATIONwww.acer.edu.au/slqSchool LifeQuestionnaireI know how to cope with the workI feel its easy to get to know other peopleOther students accept me as I amI am a success as a studentShould you wish to discuss the program with ourEducation Consultant, please contact ACER on(+613) 9277 5743 or by email slq@acer.edu.auAustralian Council for Educational Research

OverviewBeyond academic achievement, the life students’ experiencewithin their school has a measurable effect on their learning.The School Life Questionnaire (SLQ) provides accurate,measurable, reportable data on students’ ratings of their schoolconnectedness, engagement and motivation to learn.Benefits for schoolsThe SLQ enables schools to:❙❙ look at the social environment of the school❙❙ think about the aims of the school and particular emphasesand ethos❙❙ explore the extent to which these aims are recognised andaccepted by students❙❙ examine the organisational structure of the school and itsimpact on student experiences❙❙ make judgements about the effectiveness of policiesconcerned with curriculum, teaching practices, assessment,programs and organisationThe Questionnaire❙❙❙❙❙❙❙❙❙❙❙❙Designed for upper primary and secondary students40 questionsApprox 40 minutes to completeChoice between Paper & Pencil or Online versionsCan be administered to:–– whole school–– specific year levels–– groups within year levelsStudents respond anonymously to a series of statements bychoosing one of the four alternatives: definitely agree, agree,disagree, definitely disagreeThe SLQ is designed to measure important school outcomessuch as attitudes towards❙❙ school in general❙❙ learning❙❙ teachers❙❙ other students.It does this through a series of scales that reflect differentaspects of school life.These scales cover❙❙ general satisfaction❙❙ interaction with teachers❙❙ relevance/opportunity❙❙ success/achievement❙❙ social integration❙❙ negative feelings❙❙ status (secondary version)❙❙ adventure (primary version).ORDER FORMFax: (+613) 9277 5757Email: slq@acer.edu.auPost: ACER19 Prospect Hill RoadCamberwell VIC Australia 3124Order PEN & PAPER SLQOrder SLQ ONLINECONTACT DETAILSSchool Name:Street Address:Suburb/Town:State:Contact Name:Position:Phone number:Email:Date:ProposedTest Date:QUESTIONNAIRE ORDERPrimary VersionSecondary VersionPostcode:QuantityThe work is a good preparation for my futureThe things I learn are important to meI really like to go each dayTeachers treat me fairly in classTeachers give me the marks I deserveYes, I am authorised by my school/agency to orderSchool Life Questionnaire as indicated and my school/agencyaccepts that it will be invoiced according to the prices listed onthe ACER website.Signed:Date:I feel restless