Mr. Trig. A from tutor in Wreake Valley Community College.
1). Do you think this system will encourage students to work harder and put more effort in their work, knowing that any low grade or low attendances will get noticed?
‘I think system is a good idea. It will give the students a little discipline and therefore will make the students work more hard and achieve better grades. There also can be disadvantages. This system may have no effect on some students at all.’
2). Would you use this system in your college?
‘Yes I would. If it would help the students to work harder, then I would be willing to use this system. Most the majority of students do put their best into their work. But others do not attend college and think it does not matter but when it comes to their end of year exams they realise they have missed a great deal of work.’
3). If there is anything that you would change or improve in this system what would it be and why?
‘I think there is only one specific thing I can think of that can be improved on and that is to set target for each student so they know where to head and achieve every term. This could be done by when collecting the data from each student you can then work out their average grade and set a higher target each time. This way the student would see where their weakness is and improve on it to achieve a better grade.’
This was interviewed on Thursday 29th December at Wreake Valley Community College, at 3.15. This teacher was very helpful and gave me a lot of information I need form a teacher point of view. I think I will consider his improvement and take in account his information as a teacher.
I will now interview a student from a college and find out what they think of the idea.
Harsha Parmar at The Beauchamp College.
I will ask similar questions to her.
1). Do you think this system will encourage students like your self to work harder in college?
‘ I think to most student it will discipline them and make then worker harder because most student are afraid of their parents finding out so they will put more effort to get higher grades and will work harder and concentrate more.’
2). Would you be happy if your teachers were to use this system in your college?
‘I think it’s a great idea of keeping a system like this at our college, because instead of the teachers always pushing each student, they will now realise and work more harder themselves.’
3) What are the disadvantages of using this system and why?
‘I think if a system like this were to used the teachers should not be too strict with the students because that will lead to more rudeness from students. Also student from other colleges would not what to come to this college and would put students off, it would have a bad name.’
This interview was taken on Friday 30th December outside The Beauchamp College. This student gave me relevant information and an opinion on a students view. I think the disadvantages were to do with her college and could be changed depending on the college.
As I personally know these two people they will be my end users and I can always ask for their ideas when designing the system.
As I only have a view of what only one student and teacher thinks I will also hand out Questionnaires to many more. This would give me a better range of people.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
-
Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
-
Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
- Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
-
Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
- Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
- Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
- Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
- Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
- Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
- Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Questionnaires
I am a student from Beauchamp College and as part of my AS level ICT coursework I am designing a system that will encourage students from college to work harder and achieve better grades. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to fill this questionnaire in.
- Which of these occupations do you refer to?
Student in a college Other student
Parent/ guardian Other
Teachers
- Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?
Yes.
No please move to question 4
- If yes how will it affect the student?
a. Get them worried because their parents will get involved.
b. They would not want to be compared to other students.
c. They need a push.
d. They would know their weak point and want to improve them.
e. They are worried about getting expelled from the college.
Other.
Please move to Question 5.
- Why don’t you think this?
- What are the disadvantages of keeping this system?
a. The college will be too strict.
b. Fewer students will want to come to the college.
c. Students will start to hate college.
d. Teachers will think they don’t need to push and they will not work as hard.
Other
Thank you for filling this questionnaire in.
Sandeep Dhanota.
Here I have plotted graphs from the data I colleted.
- My first question I asked was “which occupation do you refer to?”
I chose this question to find what kind of people would think of the coming results, and also to see the range of people asking.
Here my graph shows I asked 3 college students, 2 parent/guardians, 3 teachers, 1 other student and 1 other person. I chose these ranges of people because as I am doing my system on the database for colleges, it would be useful have college students and teacher’s view. So I chose to do three of them.
- The second question I asked was “Do you think a system like this would encourage students in college to work harder?”
I asked this question to find out what other people thinks of my idea. I can work from the results and find out ways I could improve my system.
This graph shows that 20% of the people chosen thought it would not encourage students to work harder and 80% of the people chosen thought it would encourage. This shows the majority of the people thought it would.
- The third question I asked was “If yes to Q.2, how will it affect the student?”
I asked this to find what people thought the reason the students to be encouraged to work hard would be.
This graph shows the from the people who filled in the questionnaires, most of them thought the system would effect the students because it would get them worried because their parents getting involved. So this would encourage the students to work harder. 2 people thought it would encourage students because they would not want to be compared to other students. The ones with the lower grades would feel that they are under achieving. One person thought the system would encourage the students by giving them a push, and another thought if they knew what their weak point was the students would want to improve them. No one thought that the reason would be because students do not want to get expelled.
- The forth question I asked was linked to question 2. The people who did not think this system would encourage students. I asked them “Why don’t you think this?”
There were two people who thought this. And one of them thought because “colleges are achieving above the average. Students are working hard as it is.”
The other thought because “most colleges have enough discipline as it is, they don’t need more.”
I asked this to find any ways in which this system would not satisfy the need, and so from these results I can make improvements to the system.
- The fifth question I asked was “what are the disadvantages of keeping this system?”
I asked this because I can take in to account the thoughts of other people why the system would not be successful.
This graph shows 2 people thought the disadvantages would be the college would be too strict. 3 people thought the disadvantages would be because fewer students will want to come to the college and the most of the people thought students would start to hate the college if this system was to be carried out. No one thought that the teachers would think they don’t need to push the students and they will not work as hard.
From these results I can now take into account the advantages and disadvantages of this system. I can also make improvements and add relevant information needed.
Table of results
1. Occupation Tally
College student
Parent/ guardian
Teachers
Other students
Other
2. yes no
3. How will it affect tally
a
b
c
d
e
- a) Colleges are achieving above average. Students are working hard as it is.
b) Most colleges have enough discipline they don’t need more.
5.
Disadvantages Tally
a
b
c
d
From these results most people were happy with the idea. There were many that thought the main disadvantage would be that student would start to hate the college if it was too strict. But then again it is entirely how the college treats them and if the teachers are strict.
Requirements specification
I am designing this system to make students behave more appropriate and concentrate more hard in lessons to achieve higher grades.
This system will keep records of all data and each individual will be compared to the rest of the college showing their progress. If this is not kept to standards the college will be getting in contact with parents and letters will be sent home. This system will let the college know which students are underachieving and will print letters automatically.
To make this system there will be complicated formulae and macros being used so I have decided I will be making this system on Excel. This is because I would need macro buttons to add student’s marks to a list and also to click to other pages, which would go to the chosen page directory. I would also need to use IF functions when appropriate.
I also have knowledge about excel and feel comfortable in using it.
Inputs, Processes and Outputs
Hardware
When developing my system I will be using the college computer with includes Excels and will help me use the function needed. Whislt doing the work at college I can also save it on floppy disk and finish some work off or even improve it. This will save a lot of time when coming to do the system. Also when doing work at home I can also use scanners to scan any photos or pictures useful for this project. To make the system modern I can also use a digital camera for any good affects when making the systems.
Using hardware I must make sure I handle them carfully and use them appropriate.
Software
To develop the systems I will use a great deal of Excel. This will be the main program because excel is useful foe many uses. It shows graphs. From my results of my questionnaire graphs can be made and the results can been seen more clearly. Excel is also useful for its funtions, e.g. IF function, Macros and VLOOKUP. These functions speed up the process of searching for data.
I will also be using Word. This programme is also useful for writing up the letters which may be sent of to the parents.
I will be using the internet for relevent information and detailed decription. I will also look for pictures I may find.
Clipart is another software that I will be using when searching for pictures to make the system attractive and fun to use.