# Course prerequisite clarity survey

Find confusion about preparation before a course.

If nothing was unclear or difficult, say so. Skip questions about steps you did not experience; use not applicable where appropriate.

## 1. Which prerequisite was unclear?

Answer: ____________________

## 2. What preparation material was useful?

Answer: ____________________

## 3. What should be explained before enrollment?

Answer: ____________________

## Author notes / illustrative keys where applicable

1. Use this answer to locate the part of the experience that needs explanation. The example issue to investigate is: learners cannot judge the expected spreadsheet experience.
2. Useful preparation materials show which references learners could actually apply before attending. Retain relevant examples and clarify prerequisites, without interpreting material preference or completion as proof that participants are ready for every activity.
3. Turn the requested improvement into a testable next step. One illustrative action is: show an example prerequisite task.

Interpretation caution: Do not treat self-report as an assessed skill test.


## Illustrative finding and follow-up

Observation: Learners cannot judge the expected spreadsheet experience.

Action to test: Show an example prerequisite task.

Follow-up: After trying the change, repeat “Which prerequisite was unclear?” with people who experienced it. Check whether they still describe the original issue: learners cannot judge the expected spreadsheet experience. Compare explanations and sample context, rather than claiming the change caused an improvement.