School Success Factors Index

The School Success Factors Index (SSFI) is designed for students in the 9th to 12th grades. It profiles each student's academic strengths and weaknesses, and pinpoints those areas which need improvement. 

The School Success Factors Index (SSFI) utilizes the same theoretical background as the College Success Factors Index (CSFI). Both indexes use the same eight factors as categories. Separate technical norms have been developed for the School Success Factors Index (SSFI) in each grade level (9-12) so that students may compare their scores to their peers. We are in our tenth year with high schools and gear-up programs throughout the country.  This year our norm group has grown to well over 20,000 high school students.  The correlation of the SSFI with high school grades is from r.=.35-.50.

For sample questions from the SSFI, click here.

Two programs are available utilizing the SSFI:

1.   SSFI Assessment--the measurement program also has two applications:

      a.   SSFI booklets.  Students fill in their responses in the booklet.  The booklet is self-scored and the profile is provided on "Page 4" in each booklet for the individual student and counselor/instructor.

      b.   SSFI software for the PC.  When large numbers of students take the SSFI, we utilize the usable test booklet and the SSFI scan form.  Like any mid-term test, these results can be scored on a same-day basis, offering individual printouts within hours.

The printout includes the student's total and sub-test scores, and a bar chart to assist the student/counselor/instructor in understanding which areas are good, average or need improvement.

2.   Octagon Learning System is designed to offer the students a curriculum of improvements in the eight areas of the SSFI.  The curriculum is based on a book entitled, Making the Dean's List, and it includes 200 transparency-ready lessons and exercises for instructors. It is also available with a PowerPoint presentation for instructors.  These presentations can be used as a 16-week total student development course, or a single-class module for instructors in a variety of subjects.

Training and Consultation related to the SSFI:

1.   Training and consultation are provided on a one-day, or project basis.  Training involves counselors and other faculty on the SSFI criteria, technical aspects and case study interpretations.

2.   Consultation with administrators and faculty on the overall concept of Octagon Learning within flex days, or during institutional strategic planning sessions.

3.   Working with small groups of faculty to design a specific program to increase success in a subject field such as English, nursing or mathematics.

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