1. Student feedback for SACE Improvement
Strategies from Streaky Bay Area School

2. SENIOR SCHOOL SRC STUDENT OPINION SURVEY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Collation of information provided by the year 10, 11 and 12 classes of Streaky Bay Area School

3. Six areas for improvement were identified
In 2014 with the help of the University of S.A. we collected feedback data about what students in our school require to improve their learning
Six areas for improvement were identified
Teachers explain things well
Teachers tell me ways to remember
Teachers extend us during class
Teachers implement ICT to help us learn
Teachers encourage us to summarise information and note take
The class environment encourages me to achieve excellent results

4. After discussion with the student body the following 3 areas for improvement were decided upon
Teachers to explain things well
Teachers to provide students with strategies on how to remember information – e.g. how to revise for tests and exams
Teachers to implement ICT to help us learn

5. Teachers explain things well
Introducing a task (go through task step by step)
Capture the lesson on smart board or film, or record for students absent
Always explain clearly what is required and expected at the beginning of the task
Classroom walls are very useful
Exemplars are extremely helpful
Move around the classroom to help support students

6. Teachers explain things well
Stick with the current learning. Don’t swap around and introduce other things
Always give students set criteria before starting a task
Task sheet needs to be given at the beginning of a task. They need to be clear and include no confusing language
Behaviour management needs to happen to allow explicit teaching
Try to condense new information to keep students’ attention

7. Teachers explain things well
Simplify language whenever possible
We really need weekly interaction/ check in with teacher on progress well before due date
Glossary of words provided at the start of the task
Simplify SACE performance standards so we can understand them
Check for understanding – ensure this is done

8. Teaching us ways to remember
How to prepare for tests and exams
Note taking skills
Teach us different ways to remember information
Teachers highlight what needs to be remembered
Wall displays

9. Use of ICT Film lessons for us to access if we are away
Put recorded lessons on server
Record Local Delivery and Open Access lessons
Provide Year 11 and 12 senior school students with laptops
Use films and YouTube as teaching tools
Use smart boards for maths equations and recording

10. Feedback from staff to students re improving outcomes
Be punctual and organized for lessons
Do homework regularly
Listen attentively and follow instructions in class
Use what is given to you (wall displays, task sheets, exemplars and performance standards) constantly
Proof read your own work and get others to proof read
Involve yourself in learning – ask useful questions, respond to questions in class, involve yourself in class discussions

11. Students’ suggestions on how to improve their own learning
Ask questions
Seek help when needed
Spend homework and study times effectively
Improve on organisational skills
Be motivated
Follow the non negotiables (behaviour in the classroom)
Use a homework timetable
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12. Students’ suggestions on how to improve their own learning
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Get to school on time
Stay in class, not get asked to leave
Watch introductions of filmed lessons if absent
Work on time management
Concentrate in class
Stay on task
Improve work ethic in class