The document summarizes survey results from 2013 about students in grades 8-10 at the Scandinavian School of Brussels. Approximately 88% of students responded. Survey results showed that students were generally satisfied with their learning environment and safety at the school. Areas identified for improvement included strengthening the school's learning cycle assessment tool and ensuring students feel motivated in their work. The analysis noted that recent class reorganization affected some students' satisfaction by separating Norwegian students from other nationalities.

1. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Scandinavian School of Brussels
Class 8 – 10
Students’ Evaluation
2010 - 2013
www.ssb.be

2. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Thanks to our 8 – 10 students. . .
Approximately 88% of our 8 – 10 students responded to this survey.
Proceed through this presentation to see a summary of the results. Each question is answered
on a scale of 1 – 4 (1 – poor, 2 – needs improvement, 3 – good, 4 – very good).
In additional to these questions, students included many helpful comments.
At SSB, staff, students, and parents answer quality assurance surveys each year. The results
from these surveys provide valuable feedback to our administration and School Board when
planning strategically for the future of our school.
Your feedback is always welcome.
Questions or comments? Contact: Kristy Lundström klundstrom@ssb.be

3. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Values and
Learning Environment
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Safety and security is evident in the school.
Children and adults show each other respect.
The school works to prevent and bullying and correct
unfriendly behaviour
The school has clear rules for school work and
behaviour.
I know how we work with the Zero programme.
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2012
2013

4. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Values and
Learning Environment
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Adults react to rule breaking and give positive and
negative feedback.
The school environment is good
Everyone arrives on time to meetings and lessons.
The study environment is calm and harmonious.
The students have influence on their learning situation.
The deputy head is available and provides guidance when
needed
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2012
2013

5. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
School Goals
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Students and parents are aware of the school’s goals.
The students take part in setting the goals for their school
work
The Learning cycle is working well as an assessment tool at
SSB.
The school’s assessment system and grading criteria are
familiar to the students and parents.
The period plan supports my learning process
The transition week supports my learning process
2011
2012
2013

6. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Instruction and Learning
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Teachers and students plan and evaluate the teaching and learning
together.
The working and teaching methods are varied.
There is a high quality dialogue between teachers and students.
Working methods with student involvement are used
The students understand both content and context in the learning cycle.
The students feel motivated in their work.
The students’ ideas and own initiative are valued in the school work.
Students work actively and together and take responsibility for their own
work.
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2013

7. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
School Results
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
The school has good routines and procedures for following up the
student’s learning results.
Students with special needs also improve and reach required goals.
The school has good routines for documenting and reporting student
results to students and his/her parents.
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2012
2013

8. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Analysis of results
The Lower Secondary students at SSB are satisfied with their learning
environment. In particular, students are satisfied with the level of
influence they have in the planning and the methods used in
instruction.
However, they express some concerns. Specifically, the students feel
that our Learning Cycle should be improved.
This group has been particularly affected by the reorganization of
classes in January 2013. Many students expressed in the comments
section of this survey how disappointed they were that the Norwegian
students were no longer grouped together with the other nationalities.