Table 1.
Interpretation of mean scores as defined by the DREEM developers[26]
| Mean Score | Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Total mean score |
0-50 |
Very poor |
| |
51-100 |
Significant problem |
| |
101-150 |
More positive than negative |
| |
151-200 |
Excellent |
| Subscale mean score |
|
|
|
Students’ perceptions of learning |
0-12 |
Very poor |
| |
13-25 |
Negatively viewed teaching |
| |
25-37 |
A more positive perception |
| |
37-49 |
Teaching highly regarded |
|
Students’ perceptions of faculty (teachers) |
0-11 |
Very poor |
| |
12-22 |
Needs re-education |
| |
23-33 |
Moving in the right direction |
| |
34-44 |
Model instructors |
|
Students’ academic self-perception |
0-8 |
Feelings of total failure |
| |
9-16 |
Many negative aspects |
| |
17-24 |
Feeling more on the positive side |
| |
25-32 |
Confident |
|
Students’ perceptions of atmosphere |
0-12 |
Very poor environment |
| |
13-24 |
Many issues need changing |
| |
25-36 |
A more positive attitude |
| |
37-48 |
A good overall feeling |
|
Students’ social self-perception |
0-7 |
Miserable |
| |
8-14 |
Not a nice place |
| |
15-21 |
Not too bad |
| |
22-28 |
Very good socially |
| Individual items mean score |
≤2 |
Problem areas |
| |
2.1-3 |
Needs improvement |
| |
3.1-3.5 |
Positive aspect |
| >3.5 | Excellent |