The Framework · Question Library
Every question students answer
The same three-level structure behind the StudentPulse data model: domain → topic → subtopic, each measured on a 0 to 10 scale. Expand any row to see the question, and the adaptive follow-up that opens when an answer suggests there is more to say.
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Question Scale
Domain Personal 11 topics
Topic Family Support & Expectations “My family situation supports me in my studies.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Caregiving Duties “I can balance caregiving duties with my studies.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to balance your caregiving duties with your studies?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to balance caregiving duties with your studies?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make balancing caregiving duties with your studies even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s been especially helpful for you in balancing caregiving duties with your studies?”
Subtopic Family-Study Balance “I can balance family time and my studies.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it difficult for you to balance family time and your studies?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to balance family time and your studies?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make balancing family time and your studies even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s been especially helpful when balancing family time and your studies?”
Subtopic Family Encouragement “My family encourages and supports my education.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about your family’s response has felt discouraging or unsupportive of your education?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make you feel more encouraged or supported by your family?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make you feel even more encouraged or supported by your family?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about your family’s response has felt especially encouraging or supportive of your education?”
Subtopic First-Generation Student Experience “As a first-generation student, I feel supported by my institution.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made you feel unsupported as a first-generation student?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel better supported as a first-generation student?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make you feel even better supported as a first-generation student?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made you feel especially supported as a first-generation student?”
Topic Stress & Well-Being “I’m feeling well.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Help-Seeking Behaviour “When I need support, I reach out for help.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Optimism “I feel optimistic about the upcoming month.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Academic Stress “I can manage the stress that comes with my coursework.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to manage coursework stress?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to manage coursework stress?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make managing coursework stress even easier for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped you manage coursework stress especially well?”
Topic Motivation & Engagement “I feel motivated to study.” 0 to 10
Subtopic My studies feel meaningful to me “My studies feel meaningful to me.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Class Attention “I can stay focused during class.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it hard for you to stay focused during class?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you stay focused during class?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you focus even better during class?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you stay focused during class?”
Subtopic Intrinsic Motivation “I study because I’m genuinely interested in the subject.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it about the subject that you don’t find very interesting?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the subject more interesting for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the subject even more interesting for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the subject do you find especially interesting?”
Subtopic Class Participation “I participate actively in class.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to participate actively in class?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to participate actively in class?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even easier for you to participate actively in class?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you feel comfortable participating actively in class?”
Subtopic Motivation Shift “I feel more motivated to learn as the course goes on.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made your motivation to learn decrease or stay the same over the course?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help your motivation increase over the course?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help your motivation increase even more over the course?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped your motivation to learn grow over time?”
Subtopic Extrinsic Motivation “Grades and recognition motivate me to study.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about grades and recognition feels less motivating for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make grades and recognition feel more motivating for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make grades and recognition feel even more motivating for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about grades and recognition is especially motivating for you?”
Topic Balancing Responsibilities “I can balance my studies with my other responsibilities.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Instructor Flexibility “I feel supported by my instructor when personal situations come up.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about your instructor’s response felt unsupportive when personal situations came up?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make you feel better supported by your instructor in personal situations?”
Positive 6-8/10 “How could your instructor support you even better when personal situations come up?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about your instructor’s support has been especially helpful in personal situations?”
Subtopic Work Conflicts “My job schedule works well alongside my studies.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about your job has made studying harder for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you balance your job and studies better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your job schedule work even better alongside your studies?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your job schedule work well alongside your studies?”
Subtopic Overcommitment Risk “My courses and activities feel manageable overall.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about your courses or activities has felt overwhelming or hard to manage?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make your courses and activities feel more manageable for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your courses and activities even easier to manage?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your courses and activities feel manageable overall?”
Subtopic Commuting & Transport “Getting to and from campus works well for me.” 0 to 10
Topic Communication & Information “Communication from my institution is clear and helpful.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Responsiveness “When I have a question or request, I get help quickly.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made getting help slow or difficult when you’ve had a question or request?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you get a response more quickly when you have a question or request?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you get a response even faster when you have a question or request?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s worked especially well when you’ve needed help or a response?”
Subtopic Perceived Feedback Impact “I can see that student feedback is taken seriously and acted on.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Preboarding Clarity “Before starting, I knew what to expect and what I needed to do.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Announcements Clarity “I receive clear announcements about changes and important information.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the announced changes has felt unclear or confusing to you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the way changes are announced easier to understand for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the way changes are announced even clearer for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the way changes are announced works especially well for you?”
Subtopic Timely Updates “I get timely updates about changes and practical details.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s been late or missing in the updates you’ve received?”
Topic Time Management “I can manage my time and study deadlines.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Student Deadlines “I consistently submit my coursework on time.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it hard for you to submit your coursework on time?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to submit your coursework on time?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even easier for you to submit your coursework on time?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you consistently submit your coursework on time?”
Subtopic Life-Study Balance “I can balance my studies with my personal life.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to balance your studies with your personal life?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to balance your studies with your personal life?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even easier for you to balance your studies with your personal life?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped you keep a good balance between your studies and your personal life?”
Subtopic Procrastination “I’m able to stay on top of my study tasks without putting them off.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it hard for you to stay on top of your study tasks without putting them off?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to stay on top of your study tasks without putting them off?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even easier for you to stay on top of your study tasks without putting them off?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you stay on top of your study tasks without putting them off?”
Subtopic Study Scheduling “I have regular study times planned for my courses.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it hard for you to plan regular study times?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to plan regular study times?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even easier for you to plan regular study times?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you keep regular study times planned?”
Topic Financial Pressure “I feel financially stable enough to focus on my studies.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Budgeting Choices “I can afford optional activities that would benefit my studies.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to afford optional activities that would benefit your studies?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to afford optional activities that would benefit your studies?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make optional activities that would benefit your studies even more affordable for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made it possible for you to afford optional activities that would benefit your studies?”
Subtopic Material Costs “The cost of books and supplies is manageable for me.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the cost of books or supplies hard to manage for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the cost of books or supplies easier to manage for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the cost of books or supplies even easier to manage?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped make the cost of books or supplies manageable for you?”
Subtopic Scholarship Pressure “Scholarship requirements motivate me without adding too much stress.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the scholarship requirements has felt stressful or discouraging for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the scholarship requirements feel more motivating and less stressful?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the scholarship requirements motivate you even more, without adding stress?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the scholarship requirements is especially motivating to you?”
Subtopic Financial Stress “I can manage the financial stress of tuition, living costs, and debt.” 0 to 10
Topic Personal Growth & Skill Development “My studies help me grow academically and personally.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Positive Mindset “I maintain a positive mindset when I face challenges.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it hard for you to maintain a positive mindset when you face challenges?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you get better at maintaining a positive mindset when you face challenges?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you get even better at maintaining a positive mindset when you face challenges?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you maintain a positive mindset when you face challenges?”
Subtopic Academic Confidence “I feel confident in my academic abilities.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it hard for you to feel confident in your academic abilities?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel more confident in your academic abilities?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you feel even more confident in your academic abilities?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you feel confident in your academic abilities?”
Subtopic Discipline and Organization “I have study habits that are organised and consistent.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it hard for you to keep your study habits organised and consistent?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you build more organised and consistent study habits?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help make your study habits even more organised and consistent?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your study habits especially organised and consistent?”
Subtopic Academic Skills Growth “My academic skills, like research and writing, are improving.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made improving your academic skills like research and writing difficult for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you improve your academic skills, like research and writing, more?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you improve your academic skills, like research and writing, even more?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped you improve your academic skills, like research and writing, the most?”
Subtopic Academic Independence “I can work independently on my academic tasks.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it hard for you to work independently on your academic tasks?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to work independently on your academic tasks?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make working independently on your academic tasks even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s especially helpful for you when you’re working independently on your academic tasks?”
Topic Effort & Study Habits “I’m putting the right amount of effort into my studies.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Study Strategy Effectiveness “The study methods I use help me learn effectively.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the study methods you’ve been using hasn’t been working well for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What changes could make your study methods work better for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What small changes could make your study methods work even better for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about your study methods works especially well for you?”
Subtopic Study Routines “I have a study routine that works well for me.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about your study routine hasn’t been working well for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What changes could make your study routine work better for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What small changes could make your study routine work even better for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about your study routine works especially well for you?”
Topic Confidence & Self-Efficacy “I’m confident that I’ll succeed in my studies.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Feedback Impact Confidence “The feedback I get on my work helps me feel more confident.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it about the feedback you received that hasn’t helped you feel confident?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “How could the feedback you get help you feel more confident?”
Positive 6-8/10 “How could the feedback you get help you feel even more confident?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What is it about the feedback you get that helps you feel most confident?”
Subtopic Participation Confidence “I feel confident asking questions in class or during office hours.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to ask questions in class or during office hours?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel more confident asking questions?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you feel even more confident asking questions?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you feel confident asking questions?”
Subtopic Academic Goal Confidece “I’m confident that I can achieve my academic goals.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes you feel unsure about your ability to achieve your academic goals?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel more confident about achieving your academic goals?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you feel even more confident about achieving your academic goals?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes you feel confident about achieving your academic goals?”
Subtopic Everyday Life Skills Application “I feel confident applying what I learn in my classes outside the classroom.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to apply what you’ve learned outside the classroom?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel more confident applying what you’ve learned outside the classroom?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you feel even more confident applying what you’ve learned outside the classroom?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped you feel confident when applying what you’ve learned outside the classroom?”
Subtopic Exam Confidence “I’m confident that I can do well on exams.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes you feel unsure about doing well on exams?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel more confident about doing well on exams?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you feel even more confident about doing well on exams?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes you feel confident about doing well on exams?”
Topic Student Support Services “{org} provides me with the support I need.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Housing and Accomodation “I have access to housing support when I need it.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to access housing support when you needed it?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to access housing support?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make accessing housing support even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made it easy for you to access housing support when you needed it?”
Subtopic Financial Support “I can access financial support through {org} when I need it.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to access financial support through {org} when you needed it?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “How could {org} make financial support more accessible?”
Positive 6-8/10 “How could {org} make financial support even more accessible?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made it easy for you to access financial support through {org} when you needed it?”
Subtopic Career Guidance “I can get helpful guidance about career options and next steps.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to get helpful guidance about career options and next steps?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make getting helpful guidance about career options and next steps easier?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make getting helpful guidance about career options and next steps even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped you get guidance about career options and next steps?”
Subtopic Academic Support “If I’m struggling in my studies, I know where to get support.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s been unclear about where to get study-related support when you needed it?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it clearer where to get study-related support?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even clearer where to get study-related support?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made it clear where to get study-related support when you needed it?”
Subtopic Tutoring “Tutoring helps me progress in my studies.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Support Navigation “If I’m struggling in my studies, I know where to get support.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Counseling and Wellbeing Services “I have access to counseling and mental health services when I need them.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to access counseling or mental health services when you needed them?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make accessing counseling or mental health services easier for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make accessing counseling or mental health services even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made it easy for you to access counseling or mental health services when you needed them?”
Subtopic International Student Support “As an international student, I feel supported by {org}.” 0 to 10
Domain Social 6 topics
Topic Sense of Belonging & Community “I feel socially included.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Peer Network “I have a group of peers I can rely on.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to rely on your peers when you needed them?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to rely on your peers when you need them?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your peer support even more reliable?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your peers especially reliable for you?”
Subtopic Campus Community Belonging “I feel like I belong in the campus community.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made you feel like you didn’t belong in the campus community?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel more like you belong in the campus community?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you feel even more like you belong in the campus community?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes you feel like you belong in the campus community?”
Subtopic Self-Advocacy and Expression “I feel comfortable expressing my opinions and standing up for myself.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to express your opinions or stand up for yourself?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to express your opinions or stand up for yourself?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make you feel even more comfortable expressing your opinions or standing up for yourself?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped you feel comfortable expressing your opinions and standing up for yourself?”
Subtopic Class Belonging “I feel like I belong in my class.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made you feel like you didn’t belong in your class?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel more like you belong in your class?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you feel even more like you belong in your class?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes you feel like you belong in your class?”
Subtopic Respect and Inclusion “I feel welcomed and respected at {org}.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made you feel like you were not welcomed or respected at {org}?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make you feel more welcomed and respected at {org}?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make you feel even more welcomed and respected at {org}?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes you feel welcomed and respected at {org}?”
Topic Peer Support & Collaboration “I feel supported by my classmates.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Cooperation over Competition “Students in my class work together rather than compete.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the class feel more competitive than collaborative?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help students work together better in this class?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help students work together even better in this class?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made the class feel more collaborative than competitive?”
Subtopic Peer-to-Peer Help “My classmates help me when I need it.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it hard to get help from your classmates when you need it?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to get help from your classmates when you need it?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even easier for you to get help from your classmates when you need it?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes it easy for you to get help from your classmates when you need it?”
Subtopic Study Groups “Working in study groups is helpful for my learning.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about working in study groups hasn’t been helpful for your learning?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make study groups more helpful for your learning?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make study groups even more helpful for your learning?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What is it about working in study groups that’s been especially helpful for your learning?”
Topic Equity, Diversity & Inclusion “My institution provides an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Fair Treatment and Reporting “If I experience unfair treatment or discrimination, I know what to do.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s unclear about where to go or what steps to take if you experience unfair treatment or discrimination?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you better understand where to go or what steps to take if you experience unfair treatment or discrimination?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the steps or reporting process even clearer if you experience unfair treatment or discrimination?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made it especially clear where to go or what steps to take if you experience unfair treatment or discrimination?”
Subtopic Physical Safety “I feel safe on campus.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it that makes you feel unsafe on campus?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel safer on campus?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you feel even safer on campus?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What is it that makes you feel especially safe on campus?”
Topic Class Size & Interaction “In class, I have meaningful interactions with my teachers and peers.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Peer Interaction “I find it easy to collaborate with my classmates.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made collaborating with your classmates difficult for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make collaborating with your classmates easier for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make collaborating with your classmates even easier for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes collaborating with your classmates easy for you?”
Subtopic Class Size Challenges “In large classes, I can participate and ask questions.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to participate or ask questions in large classes?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to participate or ask questions in large classes?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even easier for you to participate or ask questions in large classes?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made it easier for you to participate or ask questions in large classes?”
Subtopic Teacher Interaction “During class, I have opportunities to interact with my instructor.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made interacting with your instructor difficult for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would create more opportunities to interact with your instructor during class?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could create even more opportunities to interact with your instructor during class?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped you interact with your instructor during class?”
Topic Learning Environment & Classroom Climate “I feel respected by my peers and teachers.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Participation Encouragement “I feel encouraged to participate and ask questions during class.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made you feel discouraged from participating or asking questions during class?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make you feel more encouraged to participate or ask questions during class?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make you feel even more encouraged to participate or ask questions during class?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes you feel encouraged to participate or ask questions during class?”
Subtopic Inclusivity and Respect “Our classroom feels inclusive and respectful.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes your classroom feel less inclusive or respectful?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make your classroom feel more inclusive and respectful?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your classroom feel even more inclusive and respectful?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your classroom feel especially inclusive and respectful?”
Subtopic Peer Collaboration “Our class culture supports collaboration among students.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made your class culture feel unsupportive of collaboration among students?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make your class culture feel more supportive of collaboration among students?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your class culture feel even more supportive of collaboration among students?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made your class culture feel especially supportive of collaboration among students?”
Subtopic Mistake-Friendly Culture “It feels safe to make mistakes and learn from them in this class.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes it feel unsafe to make mistakes and learn from them in class?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make making mistakes and learning from them feel safer in class?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make making mistakes and learning from them feel even safer in class?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes making mistakes and learning from them feel safe in this class?”
Topic Group Work & Collaboration “Group work runs smoothly overall.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Team Support “My instructor supports and guides our group projects effectively.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it about your instructor’s support or guidance that hasn’t worked well for your group projects?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make your instructor’s support or guidance more helpful for your group projects?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your instructor’s support or guidance even more effective for your group projects?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What is it about your instructor’s support or guidance that's worked especially well for your group projects?”
Subtopic Peer Learning “I learn a lot from collaborating with my peers.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it about the collaboration with your peers that hasn’t helped you learn much?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What could help you learn more from the collaboration with your peers?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you learn even more from the collaboration with your peers?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What is it about the collaboration with your peers that’s helped you learn the most?”
Subtopic Group Dynamics “The way groups are formed supports effective collaboration.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the way groups were formed made it hard to collaborate?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What could be changed about how groups are formed to support collaboration better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could be changed about how groups are formed to support collaboration even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What is it about the way groups are formed that’s worked especially well for collaboration?”
Subtopic Workload Sharing “Workload is shared fairly in group projects.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the workload feel unfair in your group projects?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make sharing the workload feel more fair in your group projects?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make sharing the workload feel even more fair in your group projects?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made the workload feel especially fair in your group projects?”
Domain Academic 21 topics
Topic Learning Resources & Materials “Overall, the materials and resources work well for me.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Supplementary Aids “I have access to helpful extra resources like practice sets or videos.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to access helpful extra resources?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to access extra resources?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make access to extra resources even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made it especially easy for you to access helpful extra resources?”
Subtopic LMS Organization “The learning platform is easy to navigate.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the learning platform hard to navigate for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the learning platform easier to navigate for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the learning platform even easier to navigate?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the learning platform easy to navigate for you?”
Subtopic Resource Availability “I can easily access the resources I need for this course.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to access the resources you need for this course?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to access the resources you need for this course?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make accessing the resources you need for this course even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s worked especially well for you when accessing the resources you need for this course?”
Subtopic Resources & Materials Quality “The course materials and resources are high quality.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the course materials or resources has felt low quality to you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would improve the quality of the course materials or resources?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What small improvements could make the course materials or resources even higher quality?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the course materials or resources feel especially high quality to you?”
Topic Learning Goals & Outcomes “Overall, the learning goals work well for me.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Goal Relevance “The learning goals feel relevant to me.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes the learning goals feel less relevant to you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the learning goals feel more relevant to you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the learning goals feel even more relevant to you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the learning goals especially relevant to you?”
Subtopic Goal Clarity “The learning goals are clear to me.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the learning goals unclear for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the learning goals clearer for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the learning goals even clearer for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the learning goals especially clear to you?”
Subtopic Goal Achievability “The learning goals feel achievable for me.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the learning goals feel hard to achieve for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the learning goals feel more achievable for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the learning goals feel even more achievable for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the learning goals feel achievable for you?”
Topic Expectations vs. Reality “So far, this course matches my expectations.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Course Promise “This course lives up to how it was described.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the course hasn’t matched its description?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What changes could make the course match its description better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What small changes could make the course match its description even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the course has matched its description especially well?”
Subtopic Teaching Style “The teaching style aligns with my expectations.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the teaching style feels different from what you expected?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the teaching style match your expectations better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the teaching style match your expectations even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the teaching style has matched your expectations especially well?”
Subtopic Course Difficulty “The difficulty of this course matches my expectations.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the course difficulty feels different from what you expected?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the course difficulty match your expectations better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the course difficulty match your expectations even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the course difficulty has matched your expectations especially well?”
Topic Course Organization & Structure “This course is well organised.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Plan Adherence “This course follows the planned schedule.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the course schedule hasn’t gone as planned?”
Subtopic Pacing & Workload Distribution “The pace and workload across the term feel manageable.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the pace or workload has felt overwhelming for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the pace or workload easier to manage for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the pace or workload feel even more manageable?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made the pace and workload feel manageable for you?”
Subtopic Syllabus & Schedule Clarity “The syllabus and schedule are easy to understand.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the syllabus or schedule has been unclear for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the syllabus or schedule easier to understand?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the syllabus or schedule even easier to understand?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made the syllabus or schedule especially clear to you?”
Subtopic Course Component Coordination “The different parts of the course fit together well.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “Which parts of the course feel disconnected from each other?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “How could the different parts of the course be better connected?”
Positive 6-8/10 “How could the different parts of the course fit together even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the different parts of the course fit so well together?”
Topic Administrative Processes & Support “Administrative processes are clear and helpful.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Administrative Service Quality “Administrative services are helpful when I need them.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What didn’t work well about the administrative support you needed?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make administrative support more helpful for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make administrative support even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the administrative support has worked especially well for you?”
Subtopic Policy Transparency “I understand the reasons behind administrative rules and decisions.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it unclear to you why certain administrative rules or decisions are in place?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you better understand the reasons behind administrative rules and decisions?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you understand the reasons behind administrative rules and decisions even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped you understand the reasons behind administrative rules and decisions?”
Subtopic Scheduling & Exam Logistics “The timing of my classes and exams works well for my learning.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the timing of your classes and exams has been difficult for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the timing of your classes and exams work better for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the timing of your classes and exams work even better for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the timing of your classes and exams works especially well for you?”
Subtopic Enrollment “Enrollment is easy to navigate.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the enrollment process felt confusing or hard to navigate?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the enrollment process easier to navigate for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the enrollment process even easier to navigate?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the enrollment process worked especially well for you?”
Topic Prior Knowledge & Preparedness “My previous knowledge prepared me well for this course.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Knowledge Gaps “This course connects theory to practice well.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the connection between theory and practice feel weak or unclear?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help the course connect theory and practice better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help the course connect theory and practice even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the connection between theory and practice work especially well?”
Subtopic Learning Curve “The pace of learning is manageable for me.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the pace of learning feel hard to manage?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the pace of learning more manageable?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the pace of learning even more manageable?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the pace of learning especially manageable for you?”
Topic Online Learning Platform & Technology “Online learning tools and resources work well for my learning.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Technical Support “When I have technical issues, I get help quickly.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it slow or difficult to get help when you’ve had technical issues?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make getting technical support faster?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make getting technical support even faster?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s worked especially well when you’ve needed technical support?”
Subtopic Online Content Quality “The online lectures, videos, and slides are high quality.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the online lectures, videos, or slides has felt low quality to you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would improve the quality of the online lectures, videos, or slides?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What small improvements could make the quality of the online lectures, videos, or slides even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the online lectures, videos, or slides feels especially high quality to you?”
Subtopic Interactive Tools “Interactive tools used in class help me learn better.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it about the interactive tools that hasn’t been very helpful for your learning?”
Subtopic LMS Usability “The learning platform is easy for me to use.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes the learning platform difficult to use for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the learning platform easier to use?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the learning platform even easier to use?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the learning platform especially easy to use for you?”
Topic Career Goals Alignment “My studies help me move toward my career goals.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Networking Opportunities “I have opportunities to connect with people from my industry.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made connecting with people from your industry difficult?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make connecting with people from your industry easier for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make connecting with people from your industry even easier for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s been most helpful for you when connecting with people from your industry?”
Subtopic Skill Relevance “The skills I’m learning feel relevant for my future work.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the skills you’ve learned feels least relevant to your future work?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the skills you’re learning more relevant for your future work?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help the skills you’re learning feel even more relevant for your future work?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What skills have you learned that feel especially relevant for your future work?”
Subtopic Career Relevance “My courses feel relevant to my future career.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about your courses feels least relevant to your future career?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make your courses feel more relevant to your future career?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your courses feel even more relevant to your future career?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “Which parts of your courses feel most relevant to your future career?”
Subtopic Career Direction Impact “My studies help me clarify my career direction.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about your studies has made your career direction feel unclear or confusing?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help your studies clarify your career direction better for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your studies support your career direction even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about your studies has helped clarify your career direction the most?”
Topic Teaching Quality “The teaching in this course helps me learn well.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Instructor Expertise “My instructor has strong knowledge of the subject.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made your instructor’s subject knowledge feel weaker than expected to you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make your instructor’s subject knowledge feel stronger?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your instructor’s subject knowledge feel even stronger?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your instructor’s subject knowledge feel especially strong?”
Subtopic Teaching Methods “The way this course is taught keeps me engaged.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the way this course is taught hasn’t been very engaging for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the way this course is taught more engaging for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the way this course is taught even more engaging?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the way this course is taught hasn’t been engaging for you?”
Subtopic Final Project Guidance “I receive the guidance I need for my dissertation, thesis, or final project.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Instructor Enthusiasm “My instructor is enthusiastic and inspiring.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made your instructor feel less enthusiastic or inspiring?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make your instructor feel more enthusiastic or inspiring?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your instructor feel even more enthusiastic or inspiring?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your instructor especially enthusiastic or inspiring?”
Subtopic Approachability and Support “My instructor is approachable and supportive.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to approach your instructor or feel supported by them?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make your instructor feel more approachable or supportive?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your instructor feel even more approachable or supportive?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your instructor feel especially approachable and supportive?”
Subtopic Explanation Clarity “My instructor explains concepts clearly.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard to understand your instructor’s way of explaining things?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “How could your instructor explain things more clearly?”
Positive 6-8/10 “How could your instructor explain things even more clearly?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your instructor’s explanations especially clear to you?”
Topic Facilities & Infrastructure “The learning facilities work well for my studies.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Classroom Environment “The classroom environment feels comfortable for learning.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes the classroom environment uncomfortable for learning?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the classroom environment more comfortable for learning?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the classroom environment even more comfortable for learning?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the classroom environment works especially well for your learning?”
Subtopic Labs & Equipment “The lab facilities and equipment meet the needs of my coursework.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the lab facilities or equipment hasn’t met the needs of your coursework?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help the lab facilities or equipment better meet the needs of your coursework?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the lab facilities or equipment meet the needs of your coursework even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the lab facilities or equipment has met the needs of your coursework especially well?”
Subtopic Libraries “I can access the library resources I need.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Study Spaces “I can access the study spaces I need.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to access the study spaces or library resources you needed?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make access to study spaces or library resources easier for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make access to study spaces or library resources even easier for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made it easy for you to access the study spaces or library resources you need?”
Subtopic Student Housing Conditions “My accommodation is suitable for my needs as a student.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Tech Reliability “The technology and systems used in my courses are reliable.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What's made the technology or systems in your courses hard to rely on?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the technology and systems more reliable for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the technology and systems even more reliable for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the technology and systems especially reliable for you?”
Subtopic Student Tech Access “I have reliable access to the technology I need for my studies (e.g. laptop, required software, internet).” 0 to 10
Subtopic Physical Accessibility “Campus buildings are accessible for me.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made campus buildings hard for you to access?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make campus buildings easier for you to access?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make campus buildings even easier for you to access?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes campus buildings easy for you to access?”
Topic Learning Preferences & Adaptation “This course fits the way I learn.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Guidance Balance “I get the right amount of guidance and freedom in this course.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What feels off about the balance between guidance and freedom in this course?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the balance between guidance and freedom work better for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the balance between guidance and freedom even better for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made the balance between guidance and freedom in this course work well for you?”
Subtopic Inclusive Learning Design “My classes give me the flexibility to learn in a way that suits me best.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it about your classes that makes it hard to learn in the way that suits you best?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “How could your classes better adapt to the way you learn best?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your classes even more flexible for the way you learn best?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What do your classes do especially well when it comes to accommodating your preferred way of learning?”
Subtopic Method Adaptation “I can adapt to the learning methods used in this course.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the learning methods in this course has been hard for you to adapt to?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the learning methods easier for you to adapt to?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the learning methods even easier for you to adapt to?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the learning methods especially easy for you to adapt to?”
Topic Workload “The overall workload for this course feels manageable.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Learning Reward “The effort I put into my work helps me learn more.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes you feel like the effort you put into your work hasn’t helped you learn much?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes you feel like the effort you put into your work has paid off in your learning?”
Subtopic Deadline Distribution “I feel that deadlines are distributed evenly throughout the term.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made deadlines feel unevenly distributed this term?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make deadlines feel more evenly distributed this term?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make deadlines feel even more evenly distributed this term?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made the distribution of deadlines work well for you this term?”
Subtopic Work-Study Balance “I can balance my job and my studies.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it difficult for you to balance your job and your studies?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to balance your job and your studies?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make balancing your job and your studies even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s been especially helpful when balancing your job and your studies?”
Topic Feedback on Assignments “The feedback on my assignments helps me improve my work over time.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Balanced Feedback “The feedback I get covers both what I did well and how I could improve.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What felt missing from the feedback you received? Recognition of what you did well, guidance on how to improve, or both?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the feedback you receive feel more balanced between what you did well and how you could improve?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the feedback you get feel even better balanced between what you did well and how you could improve?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made the balance between feedback on what you did well and how you could improve work especially well for you?”
Subtopic Feedback Constructiveness “The feedback on my assignments is constructive and helps me improve.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the feedback you received on your assignments was least helpful for improving your work?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the feedback on your assignments more helpful for improving your work?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the feedback on your assignments even more helpful for improving your work?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the feedback on your assignments was especially helpful for improving your work?”
Subtopic Feedback Timeliness “I get feedback on my assignments in time to use it.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What was it about the timing of the feedback that made it hard to use?”
Subtopic Feedback Clarity “The feedback on my assignments is clear and easy to understand.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the feedback you’ve received unclear or hard to understand?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “How could the feedback be structured or presented in a way that would be easier to understand?”
Positive 6-8/10 “How could the feedback you get be structured or presented even more clearly?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What is it about the feedback you receive that makes it easy to understand?”
Topic Apprentice / Internship Experience “Overall, I’m satisfied with my apprenticeship/internship.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Theoretical Skills Application “I can apply what I learned at school in my apprenticeship/internship.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to apply what you learned at school in your apprenticeship/internship?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you apply what you learned at school in your apprenticeship/internship more easily?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you apply what you learned at school in your apprenticeship/internship even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you apply what you learned at school in your apprenticeship/internship?”
Subtopic Colleagues Relationship “I have a good working relationship with my colleagues.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard to build a good working relationship with your colleagues?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help improve your working relationship with your colleagues?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your working relationship with your colleagues even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your working relationship with your colleagues work especially well?”
Subtopic Manager Relationship “I have a good working relationship with my manager/supervisor.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard to build a good working relationship with your manager/supervisor?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help improve your working relationship with your manager/supervisor?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make your working relationship with your manager/supervisor even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped make your working relationship with your manager/supervisor work well?”
Subtopic School Support while Working “I feel supported by my school while I'm at the workplace.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made you feel unsupported by your school while you’ve been at the workplace?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel better supported by your school while you’re at the workplace?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the school support you get while you’re at the workplace even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made you feel especially supported by your school while you’ve been at the workplace?”
Topic Language Skills & Barriers “Instructions and materials are easy for me to understand.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Student Language Skills “My language skills are sufficient for my studies.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made your language skills feel insufficient for your studies?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you keep up with the language demands of your studies?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even easier for you to keep up with the language demands of your studies?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes your language skills feel especially sufficient for your studies?”
Subtopic Instructor Language Clarity “My instructor speaks clearly and is easy to understand.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to understand the way your instructor communicates?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the way your instructor communicates easier to understand?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the way your instructor communicates even easier to understand?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the way your instructor communicates makes them easy to understand?”
Subtopic Bilingual Resources “I can access course materials in multiple languages when I need them.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to access course materials in multiple languages?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to access course materials in multiple languages?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make accessing course materials in multiple languages even easier?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s worked well for you when accessing course materials in multiple languages?”
Subtopic Language Support “I can get support from teachers or peers if language becomes a challenge.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to get support from teachers or peers when language gets difficult?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make it easier for you to get support from teachers or peers when language gets difficult?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make it even easier for you to get support from teachers or peers when language gets difficult?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps you feel confident that you can get support from teachers or peers when language gets difficult?”
Subtopic Lecture Comprehension “I can follow the pace and vocabulary used in lectures.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made it hard for you to follow the pace or vocabulary used in lectures?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What changes to the pace or vocabulary would make lectures easier for you to follow?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What changes to the pace or vocabulary could make lectures even easier for you to follow?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the pace or vocabulary in lectures easy for you to follow?”
Topic Practical Learning Opportunities “I have opportunities to apply what I learn in practical ways.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Field Trips and Site Visits “Field trips or site visits make my learning experience better.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the field trips or site visits hasn’t made your learning experience better?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would need to change about the field trips or site visits to make your learning experience better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What small changes could make field trips or site visits even better for your learning experience?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the field trips or site visits improved your learning experience the most?”
Subtopic Labs and Workshops Design “Labs and workshops are well designed.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the labs or workshops feels poorly designed to you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would need to change to make the labs or workshops better designed?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What small changes could make the labs or workshops even better designed?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the labs or workshops feel especially well designed?”
Subtopic Cases and Simulations “Case studies and simulations help me understand the course content better.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the case studies or simulations hasn’t helped you understand the course content better?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would need to change about the case studies or simulations to help you understand the course content better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What small changes could help the case studies or simulations support your understanding of the course content even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the case studies or simulations helps you understand the content best?”
Subtopic Industry Projects and Internships “Industry projects or internships help me learn in practical ways.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the industry projects or internships didn’t feel very practical?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would have made the industry projects or internships feel more practical?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could have made the industry projects or internships feel even more practical?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What made the industry projects or internships feel especially practical?”
Topic Assessment & Grading “I understand how my work is graded.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Assessment Difficulty “The difficulty of assessments matches what we learned in class.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the assessments felt harder or different than what you learned in class?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the assessments better reflect what you learned in class?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the assessments match the class content even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the assessments matched the class content especially well?”
Subtopic Variety of Assessment Methods “The mix of assessments like tests and projects lets me show what I'm good at.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the assessments made it hard to show what you’re good at?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the assessments better reflect your strengths?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What small changes could make the mix of assessments better suited to your strengths?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the different assessments worked especially well for you?”
Subtopic Assessment Clarity “I understand the format and expectations of my upcoming exams.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the format or expectations of your upcoming exams unclear to you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the format or expectations of your upcoming exams clearer to you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the format or expectations of your upcoming exams even clearer to you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made the format and expectations of your upcoming exams especially clear to you?”
Subtopic Grading Fairness “Grading feels fair and consistent.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about the grading feels unfair or inconsistent for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the grading feel more fair or consistent?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the grading feel even more fair or consistent?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about the grading has worked especially well for you?”
Topic Apprentice / Internship Search “I feel prepared for my apprenticeship/internship search.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Apprenticeship/Internship Status “What is your current apprenticeship/internship status?” 0 to 10
Subtopic Apprenticeship/Internship Search Tool Box “I have what I need to apply for apprenticeships/internships (CV, applications, plan).” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s in the way of you getting the things you need to apply for an apprenticeship/internship?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you get the things you need ready for your apprenticeship/internship application?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you get the last things you’re missing ready for your apprenticeship/internship application?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s helped you get everything you need ready for your apprenticeship/internship application?”
Subtopic Apprenticeship/Internship Search Confidence “I’m confident I can get an apprenticeship/internship this term.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes you feel unsure about whether you can get an apprenticeship/internship this term?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help you feel more confident about getting an apprenticeship/internship this term?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help you feel even more confident about getting an apprenticeship/internship this term?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes you feel especially confident about getting an apprenticeship/internship this term?”
Subtopic Apprenticeship/Internship Search Support “I feel supported by my school’s apprenticeship/internship services.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made you feel unsupported by your school’s apprenticeship/internship services?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make you feel better supported by your school’s apprenticeship/internship services?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make you feel even better supported by your school’s apprenticeship/internship services?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made you feel especially supported by your school’s apprenticeship/internship services?”
Subtopic Apprentice-/Internship Administration “I understand the steps and requirements for getting an apprenticeship/internship.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What’s made the steps or requirements for getting an apprenticeship/internship unclear for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the steps or requirements for getting an apprenticeship/internship clearer for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the steps or requirements for getting an apprenticeship/internship even clearer for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s made the steps and requirements for getting an apprenticeship/internship clear to you?”
Topic Curriculum Coherence & Alignment “My courses build on one another in a clear and logical way.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Progression vs. Redundancy “Each course builds on what I’ve already learned, without unnecessary repetition.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “Where does your coursework feel repetitive or disconnected from what you’ve already learned?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “How could your courses build more clearly on what you’ve already learned?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the progression between your courses even smoother?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What’s worked especially well in how your courses build on each other over time?”
Subtopic Course-Program Alignment “The courses in my program fit well together.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it about the courses in your program that don’t fit well together?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would help strengthen the connections between courses in your program?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the courses in your program fit together even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the courses in your program fit so well together?”
Subtopic Integration between Topics “The topics in this course connect well with each other.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “Which topics in the course feel disconnected from each other?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “How could the topics in this course be better connected?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help the topics in this course connect even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What helps the topics in this course connect so well?”
Subtopic Prerequisites Fit “The courses I took earlier prepared me well for this course.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it about your earlier courses that didn’t prepare you well for this course?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What do you feel was missing in your earlier courses that would have helped prepare you better for this one?”
Positive 6-8/10 “How could your earlier courses prepare you even better for this one?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What is it about your earlier courses that prepared you especially well for this one?”
Subtopic Module Choice & Flexibility “I have enough choice when selecting optional courses or modules.” 0 to 10
Topic Course Content & Relevance “The course content feels relevant to me.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Curriculum Relevance “The course content feels relevant to my goals and interests.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What parts of the course content feel least relevant to your goals or interests?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What could make the course content feel more relevant to your goals or interests?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could help the course content align even better with your goals or interests? What could make the course content feel even more relevant to your goals or interests?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “Which parts of the course content feel most relevant to your goals or interests?”
Subtopic Content Level & Difficulty “The level of this course feels appropriate for me.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What makes the level of this course feel too hard or too easy for you?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the level of this course feel more appropriate for you?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the level of this course feel even more appropriate for you?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes the level of this course feel especially appropriate for you?”
Subtopic Alignment with Learning Objectives “The course content matches the learning objectives.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What is it about the course content that hasn’t matched the learning objectives?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make the course content match the learning objectives better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make the course content match the learning objectives even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What is it about the course content that matches the learning objectives especially well?”
Topic Overall Course Satisfaction “Overall, I’m satisfied with this course.” 0 to 10
Subtopic Course Expectations Match “This course has met my expectations.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What about this course hasn’t met your expectations?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make this course match your expectations better?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make this course match your expectations even better?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What about this course has met your expectations especially well?”
Subtopic Course Recommendation “I would recommend this course to others.” 0 to 10
Adaptive follow-up, by score
Struggling 0-2/10 “What would stop you from recommending this course to others?”
Mixed 3-5/10 “What would make you more likely to recommend this course to others?”
Positive 6-8/10 “What could make you even more likely to recommend this course to others?”
Thriving 9-10/10 “What makes this course especially worth recommending to others?”
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