Science Teacher Efficacy and Belief Inventory Post-test

Science Teacher Efficacy and Belief Inventory Post-test

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1. When a student does better than usual in science, it is often because the teacher exerted a little extra effort

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	When a student does better than usual in science, it is often because the teacher exerted a little extra effort Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

2. I am continually finding better ways to teach science.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	I am continually finding better ways to teach science. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

3. Even when I try very hard, I don’t teach science as well as I do most subjects.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	Even when I try very hard, I don’t teach science as well as I do most subjects. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

4. When the science grades of students improve, it is most often due to their teacher having found a more effective teaching approach.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	When the science grades of students improve, it is most often due to their teacher having found a more effective teaching approach. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

5. I know the steps necessary to teach science concepts effectively.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	I know the steps necessary to teach science concepts effectively. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

6. . I am not very effective in monitoring science experiments.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	. I am not very effective in monitoring science experiments. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

7. If students are underachieving in science, it is most likely due to ineffective science teaching.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	If students are underachieving in science, it is most likely due to ineffective science teaching. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

8. I generally teach science ineffectively.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	I generally teach science ineffectively. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

9. The inadequacy of a student’s science background can be overcome by good teaching.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	The inadequacy of a student’s science background can be overcome by good teaching. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

10. The low science achievement of some student cannot generally be blamed on their teachers.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	The low science achievement of some student cannot generally be blamed on their teachers. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

11. When a low achieving child progresses in science, it is usually due to extra attention given by the teacher.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	When a low achieving child progresses in science, it is usually due to extra attention given by the teacher. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

12. I understand science concepts well enough to be effective in teaching middle school science.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	I understand science concepts well enough to be effective in teaching middle school science. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

13. Increased effort in science teaching produces little change in some students’ science achievement.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	Increased effort in science teaching produces little change in some students’ science achievement. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

14. The teacher is generally responsible for the achievement of students in science.

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Level of Agreement	The teacher is generally responsible for the achievement of students in science. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

15. Students’ achievement in science is directly related to their teacher’s effectiveness in science teaching.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	Students’ achievement in science is directly related to their teacher’s effectiveness in science teaching. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

16. If parents comment that their child is showing more interest in science at school, it is probably due to the performance of the child’s teacher.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	If parents comment that their child is showing more interest in science at school, it is probably due to the performance of the child’s teacher. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

17. I find it difficult to explain to students why science experiments work.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	I find it difficult to explain to students why science experiments work. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

18. I am typically able to answer students’ science questions.

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Level of Agreement	I am typically able to answer students’ science questions. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

19. I wonder if I have the necessary skills to teach science.

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Level of Agreement	I wonder if I have the necessary skills to teach science. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

20. Effectiveness in science teaching has little influence on the achievement of students with low motivation.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	Effectiveness in science teaching has little influence on the achievement of students with low motivation. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

21. Given a choice, I would not invite the principal to evaluate my science teaching.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	Given a choice, I would not invite the principal to evaluate my science teaching. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

22. When a student has difficulty understanding a science concept, I am usually at a loss as to how to help the student understand it better.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	When a student has difficulty understanding a science concept, I am usually at a loss as to how to help the student understand it better. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

23. When teaching science, I usually welcome student questions.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	When teaching science, I usually welcome student questions. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

24. I don’t know what to do to turn students on to science.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	I don’t know what to do to turn students on to science. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

25. Even teachers with good science teaching abilities cannot help some kids learn science.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree
Level of Agreement	Even teachers with good science teaching abilities cannot help some kids learn science. Level of Agreement Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Uncertain	Agree	Strongly Agree

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