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Table 11

Mean of Responses to Statements on Course Materials Over Four Semesters

		Semester
		1 (2007)	2 (2007)	1 (2008)	2 (2008)
1.	The contents of the course materials were appropriate and relevant.	4.01	4.09	401	3.99
2.	I found my course materials user-friendly and easy to follow.	3.90	4.05	392	3.91
3.	The course materials were engaging, instructive and easy to follow.	3.89	3.99	389	3.86
4.	The course materials helped me to become an independent learner.	3.87	3.96	382	3.86
5.	The pace of learning with the course material was appropriate.	3.83	3.95	381	3.82
6.	The activities in the course materials provided me opportunities to reflect and relate what I have learnt to my work and daily routines.	3.88	3.95	378	3.84
7.	The self-tests and other in-text activities helped me confirm what I have learnt and understood of the course materials.	3.93	3.98	389	3.86
8.	I found the textbook for my course very useful.	3.74	4.01	4.01	3.74
	Overall mean of ratings for all 8 statements and divided by 8.	3.88	4.00	3.88	3.86

		Semester
		1 (2007)	2 (2007)	1 (2008)	2 (2008)
1.	The contents of the course materials were appropriate and relevant.	4.01	4.09	401	3.99
2.	I found my course materials user-friendly and easy to follow.	3.90	4.05	392	3.91
3.	The course materials were engaging, instructive and easy to follow.	3.89	3.99	389	3.86
4.	The course materials helped me to become an independent learner.	3.87	3.96	382	3.86
5.	The pace of learning with the course material was appropriate.	3.83	3.95	381	3.82
6.	The activities in the course materials provided me opportunities to reflect and relate what I have learnt to my work and daily routines.	3.88	3.95	378	3.84
7.	The self-tests and other in-text activities helped me confirm what I have learnt and understood of the course materials.	3.93	3.98	389	3.86
8.	I found the textbook for my course very useful.	3.74	4.01	4.01	3.74
	Overall mean of ratings for all 8 statements and divided by 8.	3.88	4.00	3.88	3.86