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2015 Grade 12 Exit Survey
Anglophone Sector
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
The 2015 Grade 12 Exit Survey can be found on the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development's website at: www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/education/publications.html.
Le rapport pour le secteur francophone Sondage de fin d'études secondaires 2015 est disponible au www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/fr/ministeres/education/publications.html.
This report was prepared by the Corporate Data Management and Analysis Branch, Policy and Planning Division. Published by:Department of Education and Early Childhood Development P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5H1 Canada ISBN: 978-1-4605-0907-4 December 2015
Table o Methodol Detailed RSection A
StudeSection B
Most Cours
Section CSatisfBullyiVictim
Section DSatisfE-Lea
Section EEnricParticExpeHoursKnowVotingParen
Section FFrencFrencLanguEnrolMain
Section GPhysi
Section HSatisf
Section I –Most ExpeParenBarrieSatisfPlansJobs/
Appendix
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Results ......A – Demograent Profile ...
B – AcademiRecent Mar
se RepetitionC – School Efaction with ng ..............
m of BullyingD – E-Learnifaction with arning ......... – Enrichmehment Oppocipation in a riential Lears per Week
wledge of Gog Intention..ntal Involvem– Languag
ch Immersioch Immersiouage Abilitiement in a ThReason for
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endix A). Sterview of thedents who de total sume of the queg. satisfactio
more represe
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schools rovides chment ey also of how
school tment’s ecision-
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of the rate of which March
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Results
A – Demogra
Profile
shows the who participa
umber of fey higher andents accou
h was the laNinety-two English at
rench and E
ast majority7 or 18 year
percent ed as Aboin a First Nnot living
unity.
percent of ged to a visib
vast majondents were utside Cana
ver 61% of parents. Tndents lived.9% of resp Less than
en their moth
than 8% of person with
hey follow a s
nine perceted their eted post-seindicated
guardian. ber of respon
aphic Inform
demographiated in the E
emale respoat 53%, wunted for 46
anguage mospercent of rhome and 2
English at ho
(95%) of rrs old.
of respondoriginal, inclNation comm in a F
respondentsble minority.
ority (92%Canadian cda.
respondentTwenty-one
with their ondents livesix percent her and fath
respondenta disability,
special educ
ent of rmother/gua
econdary eduthe same
ndents
mation
c profile ofExit Survey.
ondents waswhile male%.
st spoken atrespondents2.9% spoke
ome.
respondents
dents self-uding 4.2%munity, andirst Nation
s said they
%) of thecitizens born
ts lived withpercent of
mother, buted with theirshared timeer.
ts said they while 7.6%
cation plan.
respondentsardian haducation, and
for their
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– Student Pro
(n1=1849)
ndependent ge spoken at
both French anguage(s) 1849) der
er of a visible mn=1848) ginal person lty ginal person nommunity minority (othehip (n=1849)immigrant in rmanent residan citizen bo
ith (n=1849)ents nly nly ared between
(s)
n with a disa
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uardian postuardian uardian
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home (n=18
and English
minority or a
iving in a Firs
not living in a
er than Aborig
Canada dent of Canadrn in or outsid
mother and f
bility (n=184
education pla
t-secondary
849)
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ginal)
da de
father
48)
an (n=1848)
education
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46.3%52.5%
1.2%
91.8%0.4%2.9%5.0%
0.1%47.1%47.6%
4.2%0.5%0.5%
l
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3.2%
8.0%
5.0%0.8%
91.6%2.7%
61.4%20.7%
4.9%5.7%4.0%3.2%
7.6%
7.6%
68.6%58.4%
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Section B Most Rece Although teach categ90% or mo Physical esubjects in(4.6%), an60%). It sresults ach
Table 2 –What wer
Biology ChemistryComputeCooperatEnglish EnvironmFrench LaHistory Law MathemaMusic Physical Physics Skilled traVisual art
Course Re Three ounever hadthan oncemark durinpercent haand 5.6%,of respondor more passing m
B – Academi
ent Marks
the academigory is similore range in
education (8n which marnd Computehould be nohieved.
– Most Recere your most r
y r science tive education
mental scienceanguage Arts
atics
Education
ades ts
epetition
ut of four d to take a e to receivng high schoad to retake two course
dents had tocourses to
ark.
ic Backgrou
ic data varielar. Most resmost subjec
87%), Cooperks were theer Science (oted that the
ent Marks recent marks
9
n
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respondentcourse more a passinool. Fourtee
e one coursees. Only 3.0%o retake threo receive
und
ed dependinspondents rects.
erative educ highest (803.9%) are tese marks w
in the followi
90% or more 80
28.4% 325.3% 340.1% 258.4% 225.8% 328.1% 335.8% 30.0% 431.9% 325.9% 348.2% 263.8% 232.3% 249.3% 353.8% 2
ts re ng en e, % ee
a
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g on the subeported rece
cation (85%0% or higherthe subjectswere self-re
ing subject ar
0%-89% 70%
32.1% 230.9% 229.9% 126.6% 938.5% 232.5% 234.3% 146.7% 231.1% 130.5% 228.5% 123.2% 828.9% 231.5% 126.2% 1
1 – Course ou required toorder to recei
s?
14.2%
5.6% 1.6%
bject, the oveiving marks
) and Skiller). Converses with the hported and
reas?
%-79% 60%
23.5% 1323.6% 14
7.8% 89.6% 325.1% 921.4% 15
9.9% 926.7% 26
9.4% 1325.3% 15
3.5% 68.0% 321.6% 12
4.3% 31.9% 5
Repetition o take any higive a passing
77.2%
% 1.4%
Course R(n 18
verall propors in the 80%
ed trades (8ely, Chemistighest failurmay not re
%-69% Less6
3.1% 2.4.6% 5.8.4% 3.3.7% 1.9.7% 0.5.4% 2.9.1% 1.6.7% 0.3.8% 3.5.4% 2.6.8% 3.3.5% 1.2.7% 4.3.3% 1.5.8% 2.
gh school coug mark; if yes,
Repetition 844)
Never hamore tha
1 course
2 course
3 course
More tha
rtion of stud% to 89% ra
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s than 60% n
.9% 14
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es
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an 3 courses
ents in ange or
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n
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an
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5
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C – School E
on with the
how that respnts believed were well be. In all, 59%
ht percent oagreed or ssagreed, inchere they nean adult the
ve percent perience acmet their nee
percent of reent’s sustaentally friend
– Satisfactionu feel about e
10.0%
26.4%8.3%
3%
Discipline iseffectively
Environmen
School Env
pondents sethat discipl
ehaved in cla% of respon
of respondestrongly agrcluding 11% ever felt like ey could talk
of respondecademically eds.
espondents inability. Ely.
n with the Seach of the fol
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s managed (n=1849)
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nt
vironment
eemed satisfline was maass but only dents did no
nts agreed reed that it who strongan outsiderto at school
ents enjoyedchallenging.
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56.1%
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r. Eighty perl.
d their schoo. Seventy-se
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school enviectively at sstudents werhat learning
agreed thatce where thd, with the strcent indicat
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ironment. Sichool. Severe well beha was interru
t they felt saey felt resptatement thated that if th
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1
31.6%47.1%
9.9%
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(n=1
6.9%
16.2%
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(n=1
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ad a problem, an adult I coulthe school (n=
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8
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spondents wople (82%). being a victimresolved.
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bullying occur f
he bullying ususame studen
eport the bullyiner adult at the
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bullying issue r
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n middle schoo
lied in element(n=1831
s present at reported be
school and 2
who reportedForty-five p
m of bullying
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frequently (n=1
ually come fromts? (n=1054)
ng to your teacschool? (n=10
parent/guardianschool? (n=103
resolved? (n=1
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ked to indicor very satisfthe device. Sskills acquire
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e percent ofurse from amsfied with thedhood Devecourse other
e percent of ven percent
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– Satisfactioour level of sa
computers/technn school, includ
of the dev
Ability to use
portunities to imp
lness of the com
unities to learn
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chnology Us
cate their lefied with theSeventy-foured at school, 30% said tm to improvessatisfied wit
technologie
f respondenmong the lise content of
elopment. Twr than langua
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to support llogy (e.g. condents saidhone) as a le
on with Techatisfaction for
nological deviceing the functionvice. (n=1847)
computers effe
prove computer
mputer skills acq
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tisfied
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sed at Scho
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Appendix
2015 Grade 12 Exit Survey
2015 GRADE 12 EXIT SURVEY
1
Introduction You have been chosen to participate in a survey of Grade 12 students in order to help us (the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, your school district and school) understand your opinions of your school experience, activities and future plans. Your answers are confidential and important to us. Thank you for taking the time to participate. Instructions Read every question carefully, and then answer each question by filling in the appropriate bubble. Each bubble must be filled completely. For example:
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
Answer each question. If a question does not apply to you, fill in the not applicable (N/A) bubble. Only one answer is accepted for each question. Unless otherwise indicated, the questions relate to your high school (9-12) experience. The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
You may now proceed
2015 GRADE 12 EXIT SURVEY
2
SECTION A: Demographic Information A1) Are you male or female?
1) Male
2) Female
3) Gender independent
A2) What language do you speak at home most or all of the time?
1) English
2) French
3) Equally both French and English
4) Other Language(s)
A3) How old are you?
1) 16 or under
2) 17
3) 18
4) 19
5) 20
6) 21 or over
A4) Are you?
1) An Aboriginal person living in a First Nation community
2) An Aboriginal person not living in a First Nation community
3) A visible minority (other than Aboriginal)
4) None of the above
A5) Are you?
1) A Canadian citizen born in or outside Canada
2) A non-permanent resident of Canada (e.g. student visa)
3) A landed immigrant (permanent resident) in Canada
4) Other
A6) With whom do you live most or all of the time?
1) Both parents
2) Mother only
3) Father only
4) Time shared between mother and father
5) Guardian(s)
6) Other
A7) Do you have a learning disability?
1) Yes
2) No
A8) Has your mother/guardian completed some
form of post-secondary education: e.g. college, university, or apprenticeship?
1) Yes
2) No
3) Not sure
2015 GRADE 12 EXIT SURVEY
3
A9) Has your father/guardian completed some form of post-secondary education: e.g. college, university,
apprenticeship?
1) Yes
2) No
3) Not sure
SECTION B: Academic Background B1) Do you have a Special Education Plan?
1) Yes
2) No
3) Not sure
B2) What were your most recent final marks in the following subject areas? (If you were never enrolled in one of the following courses, indicate N/A.) NOTE: If you are following a special education plan and you do not receive marks, indicate N/A to the following questions.
N/A 90% or more 80%-89% 70%-79% 60%-69% Less than 60%
a) Biology
b) Chemistry
c) Computer science (any)
d) Cooperative education
e) English
f) Environmental science
g) French Language Arts
h) History (any)
2015 GRADE 12 EXIT SURVEY
4
N/A 90% or more 80%-89% 70%-79% 60%-69% Less than 60%
i) Law
j) Mathematics
k) Music
l) Physical education
m) Physics
n) Skilled trades (any)
o) Visual arts
Never had to take a course
more than once
1 course 2 courses 3 courses More than 3 courses
B3) Were you required to take any high school courses more than once in order to receive a passing mark? If yes, how many?
SECTION C: School Environment C1) How do you feel about each of the following statements?
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a) Discipline is managed effectively at my school.
b) Students are generally well behaved in class.
c) Students are generally well behaved outside of the classroom (e.g. in the hallways, on the bus, on school property).
d) I feel safe at my school.
e) My learning is interrupted by the behaviour problems of other students.
f) I felt respected at my school.
g) My school is a place where I never felt like an outsider.
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Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
h) I enjoyed my school experience.
i) My school experience was academically challenging.
j) The variety of courses available met my needs.
k) My school is environmentally friendly (e.g. recycling).
l) My school encourages me to contribute to the environment’s sustainability.
m) If I had a problem, there was an adult I could talk to at my school.
C2) The following statements relate to bullying at school.
Yes No
a) I was bullied during my high school years.
b) I was bullied during my middle school years.
c) I was bullied during my elementary school years.
C3) Answer the follow-up questions regarding bullying at school. NOTE: if you were never bullied at school, indicate N/A to the following questions.
N/A Yes No
a) Did the bullying occur frequently (at least once a week)?
b) Did the bullying usually come from the same student(s)?
c) Did you report the bullying to your teachers or another adult at the school?
d) Did you inform your parent(s)/guardian(s) that you were bullied at school?
e) Was your bullying issue resolved?
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SECTION D: E-Learning and New Technologies D1) Indicate your level of satisfaction for each of the following statements.
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very satisfied
a) Access to computers/technological device for educational purposes in school, including the functionality and quality of the device.
b) My ability to use computers effectively.
c) Opportunities that my school gave me to improve my computer skills.
d) Usefulness of the computer skills acquired.
e) Opportunities that my school gave me to learn how to use electronic research tools.
D2) Indicate “yes” or “no” to the following questions regarding e-learning and new technologies.
N/A Yes No
a) During high school, did your school provide opportunities to take an online course from among the list of existing online courses?
b) During high school, did you enrol in an online language course?
c) During high school, did you enrol in an online course for a subject other than language?
d)
In general are you satisfied with the content of the online course(s) offered by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development that you were enrolled in? (If you did not enrol, indicate N/A.)
e) At school, did you often use technology (e.g. Internet, software, online use) to support your learning?
f) At home, did you often use technology (e.g. Internet, software, online use) to complete schoolwork?
g) During high school, did the majority of your teachers use technology (e.g. computers, SMARTBOARD®, iPad, etc.) as a learning tool?
h) Are you comfortable using computer technology as a learning tool?
i) Would you prefer to use your personal technology (e.g. tablet, laptop, smart phone) as a learning tool at school?
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SECTION E: Enrichment Opportunities E1) Answer the following questions regarding enrichment opportunities.
N/A Never Rarely Sometimes Regularly
a)
Have you had opportunities in high school to participate in cultural activities organized through your school (e.g. plays, visits to museums, art galleries, musical groups)?
b)
Have you had opportunities in high school to participate in cultural activities not organized by your school (e.g. visited a museum or went to a play with your parents/guardians)?
c)
How often do you use the electronic research tools (e.g. EBSCO, Google Scholar, Worldbook) offered at your school?
d) How often do you read the newspaper, online news or watch TV news?
e) Did you receive tutoring during high school? (If you did not need any, indicate N/A.)
E2) Did you participate in any of the following during high school (thinking back as far as Grade 9)?
Yes No
a) Co-op Education or Career Exploration
b) New Brunswick Youth Career Connections Program or Youth Apprenticeship Program
c) Personal Development and Career Planning course (PDCP)
d) Career Focusing program (e.g. Career Cruising)
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E3) Answer the following questions regarding experiential learning opportunities.
Never Rarely Sometimes Regularly
a) Have you had opportunities in high school to take courses in the skilled trades?
b) Have you had opportunities in high school to take courses in fine arts (e.g visual arts, music, theatre)?
c) Have you had opportunities in high school to participate in volunteer learning experiences (e.g. volunteered as part of a classroom activity or assignment)?
d) Have you had opportunities in high school to participate in career-related learning experiences (e.g. career fairs, Job Fest, post-secondary days)?
e) Have you had opportunities in high school to participate in elective courses that were of a high degree of interest to you?
f)
In high school, have you had the opportunity to participate in entrepreneurial projects (creating a product, offering a service, or by organizing an event that responded to a need of the school or the community, projects in which the students were the directors and managers)?
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E4) Approximately how many hours per week are you involved in extra-curricular activities and part-time work during the school year?
0 1-5 6-10 More than 10
a) Sports organized by the school (e.g. varsity basketball, hockey)
b) Sports not organized by the school (e.g. minor hockey, soccer club)
c) Other extended physical activity outside of school (e.g. running, biking, hiking)
d) Extra-curricular activities organized by the school (e.g. drama, clubs, band, student council)
e) Organized activities not through the school (e.g. Cadets, Junior Achievement, music lessons)
f) Social action groups (e.g. environment, animal protection, politics)
g) Volunteer work in your community
h) Tutoring another student
i) Part-time employment
E5) How much do you know about the role of each of the following?
Nothing Very little A fair amount A lot
a) District Education Council (DEC)
b) Parent School Support Committee (PSSC)
c) Student council
d) Youth organizations (e.g. NBASAA, Youth Matters)
e) Municipal government
f) Government of New Brunswick
g) Government of Canada
h) International organizations (e.g. United Nations, World Trade Organization, NATO)
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E6) Do you plan to vote in the following elections when you are legally entitled to?
N/A Yes No
a) Student council elections at university or college (If you don’t plan to attend a post-secondary institution, indicate N/A.)
b) Municipal elections
c) Provincial elections
d) Federal elections
e) District Education Council (DEC) elections
E7) Was your parent(s)/guardian(s) involved in the following?
Yes No Don’t know
a) District Education Council (DEC)
b) Parent School Support Committee (PSSC)
c) Home and School Association
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SECTION F: Language Skills F1) If you were enrolled in French Immersion, were you enrolled in:
1) Early French Immersion (Grade 1 entry)
2) Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry)
3) Never enrolled in French Immersion (English program/Core French)
F2) If you were enrolled in French Immersion did you:
1) Continue with the French Immersion program until Grade 12?
2) Switch to the English program before high school?
3) Switch to the English program in high school?
4) N/A (I was never enrolled in French Immersion)
F3) Indicate how much you agree with the following statements concerning language skills.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a) I am comfortable using French outside school.
b) When I was last taught French second language, I could easily understand my teacher.
c) I can easily understand new ideas in French.
d) I use French in my daily activities.
F4) Here are some questions about third languages: a) Were you ever enrolled in a third language course at school?
1) Yes
2) No
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b) If you selected “Yes” for the previous question, please answer the following.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
1) I am comfortable using a third language.
2) I am satisfied with the opportunities that my school gave me to participate in third language courses.
c) What was your main reason for enrolling in a third language course?
1) Travel purposes
2) Personal interest
3) Family reasons
4) Job opportunities
5) Other reason(s)
6) I was never enrolled in a third language class
SECTION G: Physical Activity and Healthy Living G1) Thinking specifically of your high school years, how do you feel about each of the following
statements? Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a) My school has provided opportunities to participate in exercise or physical activity other than phys. ed. class.
b) My school has helped me to develop positive attitudes towards physical activity.
c) My school has helped me to develop positive attitudes towards healthy and active living.
d) My school promoted healthy eating by providing easy access to healthy food and snacks.
e) Most teachers showed a positive attitude towards healthy living and health related issues.
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SECTION H: Learning Environment H1) Indicate your overall satisfaction with your high school learning environment.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly
agree
a) Most teachers in my school know their subject area.
b) Most of my teachers present the material in a way that is easy to understand.
c) Lessons involved discussions, projects and activities.
d) If I did not understand a lesson in class, extra help was available for me.
e) My school experience encouraged me to want to learn.
f) Overall, teachers cared about my learning success.
g) My school has a strong learning environment and school spirit.
h) My school offers activities and initiatives to improve the overall school environment.
i) I feel my school is well-organized and expectations were clear.
H2) How do you feel about each of the following statements related to research skills?
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly
agree
a) Materials and expertise in the school library to support my studies included:
i. Direction/instruction about how to do research
ii. Direction/instruction about how to evaluate sources
iii. Access to books (paper and/or online) and other
learning tools (including electronic research tools)
iv. Access to information about permissions, copyright, and citations
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Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly
agree
b) Materials and expertise in my classes to support my studies included:
i. Direction/instruction about how to do research
ii. Direction/instruction about how to evaluate sources
iii. Access to books (paper and/or online) and other
learning tools (including electronic research tools)
iv. Access to information about permissions, copyright, and citations
SECTION I: My Future I1) What do you think you are most likely to do when you finish high school? (Only one answer is accepted.)
1) Begin studies at a New Brunswick Community College (NBCC or CCNB) (go to question I1A)
2) Begin studies at a college outside New Brunswick (e.g. CEGEP, Holland College) (go to question I1A)
3) Begin a diploma or certificate program at a private college (e.g. Eastern College, Oulton’s) (go to question I1A)
4) Begin studies at a public university in New Brunswick (e.g. UNB, UdeM, STU, Mount Allison) (go to question I1A)
5) Begin studies at a public university outside New Brunswick (e.g. Dalhousie, Acadia, McGill, Carleton) (go to question I1A)
6) Begin studies at a private university (e.g. Crandall, St. Stephen’s) (go to question I1A)
7) Join the Canadian Forces (go to question I1B)
8) Begin work with an employer and register as an apprentice (go to question I1C1 and I1C2)
9) Begin work immediately and undertake studies later (go to question I1D)
A) Begin work immediately with no plans to undertake further studies (go to question I1D)
B) Take time off from work and studies (e.g. travel) (go to question I2)
C) Other (go to question I2)
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I1A) Regarding the options above related to your future studies, have you: (Only one answer is accepted.)
1) Applied?
2) Been accepted?
3) Been put on the waitlist?
4) Been rejected?
I1B) If you selected “Join the Canadian Forces” from the list above, have you enlisted?
1) Yes
2) No
3) Not applicable
I1C1) If you selected “Begin work with an employer
and register as an apprentice” from the list above, have you found an employer in your field of interest?
1) Yes
2) No
3) Not applicable
I1C2) Have you been in contact with your regional apprenticeship representative?
1) Yes
2) No
3) Not applicable
I1D) If you selected “Begin work immediately and undertake studies later” or “Begin work immediately with no plans to undertake further studies” from the list above, have you already found a job?
1) Yes
2) No
3) Not applicable
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I1E) What type of job/occupational category do you intend to pursue? (Only one answer is accepted.)
1) Management occupations
2) Business, finance and administration occupations
3) Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
4) Health occupations
5) Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
6) Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
7) Sales and service occupations
8) Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
9) Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
A) Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
B) Not sure
C) Other
I1E2) Do you intend to become an entrepreneur and own your own business?
1) Yes
2) No
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I1F) Which of the following occupational categories are currently, in your opinion, the most readily available in New Brunswick? (Only one answer is accepted.)
1) Management occupations
2) Business, finance and administration occupations
3) Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
4) Health occupations
5) Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
6) Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
7) Sales and service occupations
8) Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
9) Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
A) Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
B) Not sure
C) Other
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I2) How far do you expect to go in your future studies? (Only one answer is accepted.)
1) Complete high school
2) 2-year or less certificate or diploma
3) 3-year certificate or diploma
4) Certified journeyperson (completion of apprenticeship qualifications)
5) Bachelor’s degree
6) Master’s degree
7) Doctorate (Ph.D.)
8) Professional degree/designations (e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, Law)
9) Not sure
I3) How far do you think your parent(s)/guardian(s) expect you to go in your future studies? (Only one answer is accepted.)
1) Complete high school
2) 2-year or less certificate or diploma
3) 3-year certificate or diploma
4) Certified journeyperson (completion of apprenticeship qualifications)
5) Bachelor’s degree
6) Master’s degree
7) Doctorate (Ph.D.)
8) Professional degree/designations (e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, Law)
9) My parents/guardians don’t have any expectations
A) I do not know my parents’/guardians’ expectations regarding my future studies
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I4) To what extent do you see the following as barriers for you in furthering your education beyond high school?
No barrier at all
A relatively minor barrier
Somewhat of a barrier
A major barrier
a) Not having enough money to pay for education/ training
b) Poor school marks
c) Poor reading and writing skills
d) Not knowing what I really want to do
e) Having to leave home
f) Unable to get accepted in the post-secondary program of my choice
I5) Indicate how you feel about each of the following statements.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly agree
a) I am satisfied with the quality of education received in my school.
b) My school has prepared me for future studies.
c) My school has prepared me for work.
d) I have developed the skills and abilities necessary to undertake further studies (example: time management, study skills, organization).
e)
I have received adequate information about careers and the necessary post-secondary education requirements which will help me to make decisions about my future.
f) I feel confident about my future.
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I6) Are you planning to stay in the province after graduation? (Only one answer is accepted.)
1) I plan to stay in the province.
2) I plan to leave the province and come back in a few years.
3) I plan to leave the province and I have no plan to come back.
4) Not sure.
This now completes the Exit Survey. Thank you for your cooperation.