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Data Metrics on Fitness And Character Education

Metrics
FACE4Kids® Data Metrics

Teacher PRE and POST SURVEY

Each School had a counselor that committed and supportive of the FACE program being implemented within their Duval County Public School. Also, started in Chester County PA in 2012*. The Teachers had to fill out a PRE Survey for each student attending the youth leadership program. There are 5 Main categories with Metrics summarized on the students since 2015-2016. Each category has two tasks being valued with a numeric score, with the values added per student. The Values represent a Summary of averages per school per category. After the FACE graduation occurs at each school, the contact counselor is asked to gather the same information for a POST survey with regard to each student completing and graduating from the program.

While the qualitative data has been impressive, this year, we were focused on our quantitative data collection.  Both teachers and students have completed rating scales which will gave us pre and post scores in Fitness, Confidence, School Effort, Social Skills and Behavior Choices.  We confirmed that this additional data collection continues to validate the impact of the FACE program - as EVERY school improved in all 5 categories. The Total Summary Averages are below along with FACE4Kids METRICS SUMMARY (PDF) for view.

FACE4Kids Data Metrics Graph 

Pre Survey Metric Details were completed by teachers on scoring 0-10, with two topics per category. The SUMMARY is the average score of students per school for the specific category. A POST survey will be completed after the graduation, and differences will be noted to analyze the change in the students behavior, attitude, confidence, etc.

Students also filled out their own survey with scoring values and writing their own responses to phrase 'I want to improve in:" The focus is on the Teacher Metrics, as the numbers between PRE survey and POST survey can best represent the progression of student per his/her classroom teacher.

 

Sample comments from students in different schools, "I want to improve in":

  • Controlling my temper
  • Making good choices
  • Not getting in fights
  • My attitude
  • Turn in my homework
  • Confidence and speaking better
  • Feeling good about myself
  • Turning in my homework on time
  • Get an education
  • Being a Leader!

 

 

Data Categories

(Rating: 1-not at all; 10-very much)

CATEGORIES (Add both scores per category)

Fitness Total
- Is physically fit   
- Displays coordination

Confidence Total
- Has positive self esteem
- Is confident when speaking in class  

School Effort Total
- Attends school regularly                           
- Completes homework and turns it in on time

Social Skills Total
- Displays self control and manages emotions
- Is respectful to others

Behavior Choices Total
- Makes positive behavior choices
- Shows positive leadership qualities

 

Survey Comments

Teachers from FACE locations since 2015 were asked to rate students in categories along with open comments about the participant. Sample comments come directly from the teachers, as following are both PRE and POST Survey Teacher comments, 2-lines being on same student before and after FACE session.

"A struggles with anger issues and his ability to control his behavior when he gets upset."

"A is beginning to accept teacher redirection. He has shown improvement in controlling his anger."

"V needs to take responsibility for his work and choices. He would benefit from learning to problem solve and gaining leadership skills."
"V is really working harder now to be successful. He really enjoyed the FACE program!"

"We are meeting with D's mother soon to discuss possible autism diagnosis. He is very quiet and previously home schooled."<

"SO proud of D, he's really starting to lead and participate in conversations."

"J needs to take more responsibility with his work and personal education."
"J wants to be successful. He has improved in his organizational skills and hands in assignments more frequently. He really enjoyed the program"

"N struggles to read and as a result masks his insecurity with humor."
"N is showing potential to be a classroom leader."

"C. seems very unsure of his abilities and has little confidence when working or speaking in class."
"I have seen a big difference in C's class behaviors. He is raising his hand to answer questions in class - Thank You!"

"L. has problems with outbursts and hitting, being hyperactive and could not focus."
"L has shown HUGE SUCCESS!"

"J. needs Help! A very angry/depressed boy who craves love and attention."
"E. is easily frustrated and gives up instead of putting forth extra effort. His mother passed away last year."

"J. wants things to go her way and gets upset if they don't. She will then act out and refuse to work."

"K. has told me he doesn't think he is worth anything."

"A. has become more calm in class and handles disappointment much better, she is also expressing her leadership in a more positive way."

"V. has become more assertive with her classmates and advocating for herself."