Students who participate in Dixon Girls Forums are asked to complete a pre and post survey. This survey contains questions regarding self assessment, friends, assertiveness, the current curriculum and leadership. The information gathered from these surveys is used to support funding, write timely articles and make adjustments to the curriculum for upcoming forums.
2012 – 2013 Pre and Post Data
124 Participants were asked the following on a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly
Agree
Results listed below (Agree and Strongly Agree combined)
Pre Test | Post Test | |||
I value my education | 90.9% | 97.1% | ||
I value my school | 43.3% | 87.5% | ||
I approach new tasks with confidence | 39.4% | 75.8% | ||
I work well with all types of people | 39.8% | 72.6% | ||
I am sensitive to the needs of other people | 42.8% | 79.9% | ||
I accept change | 35.5% | 69.4% | ||
I gather information before making a decision | 38.5% | 66.1% | ||
I set goals for myself | 42.0% | 81.4% | ||
I am comfortable being led by others | 37.5% | 62.3% | ||
I am not afraid to be in leadership roles | 40.7% | 83.9% |
End of Year Survey for Dixon Girls Forums
Improved my self-confidence | 71.8% | |
Increased my understanding of what girls can do | 75.8% | |
Triggered feelings of accomplishment and pride | 77.4% | |
Increased my leadership skills | 80.6% | |
Improved my relationship with other girls | 73.4% | |
Increased my interest in women’s issues | 68.5% | |
Increased my interest in school and educational affairs | 70.9% | |
Met my expectations | 76.6% | |
Increased my belief that I can affect change in my school | 70.2% | |
Increased my desire to become more involved in my community | 73.4% | |
Increased my desire to further my education | 75.8% | |
Made me aware of major contributions made by women in history | 82.2% |