Table 2.
Descriptive statistics for 12 original Assessment Engagement Scale (AES) items.
| AES item | M | SD | Skewness | Kurtosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I have a good understanding of the assessment requirements, and how to do well | 3.26 | 0.82 | −0.42 | 0.53 |
| 2. I have a good understanding of how the assessment tasks I am doing now relate to the rest of my program | 2.94 | 0.90 | −0.29 | 0.24 |
| 3. I am clear about my role in assessment and how I can contribute, and what support I am entitled to | 3.15 | 0.97 | −0.30 | −0.06 |
| 4. I am clear about the requirements of the discipline | 3.40 | 0.85 | −0.67 | 1.02 |
| 5. I know how to ask for feedback and use feedback effectively to enhance the quality of my work | 3.41 | 0.84 | −0.38 | 0.45 |
| 6. I value regular opportunities to test my knowledge, understanding and skills in class and online | 3.15 | 0.93 | −0.35 | 0.16 |
| 7. I make sure I have done the essential preparation work so I can contribute fully to discussions and give effective support to my peers | 3.09 | 0.93 | −0.14 | 0.20 |
| 8. I am able to accurately judge the quality of my own work | 3.05 | 0.84 | −0.32 | 0.54 |
| 9. I have a good understanding of assessment rules and processes (e.g., marking and moderation) | 2.95 | 0.90 | −0.32 | 0.19 |
| 10. I do my best to understand fundamental ideas and concepts so I can adapt and apply them to new contexts. I am keen to advance knowledge within my discipline | 3.40 | 0.73 | −0.60 | 1.46 |
| 11. I know how to use the learning environment well to support my needs (e.g., accessing resources; getting support; knowing who can best help me; developing strong networks) | 3.32 | 0.83 | −0.61 | 0.85 |
| 12. I give constructive feedback on how the course could be improved, and I have contributed to the development of resources through my engagement with the course | 3.00 | 0.86 | −0.20 | 0.37 |