Math and Science Attitude Survey

The first four questions of this survey were selected from an adaptation of the “Science Motivation Questionnaire II © 2011 Shawn M. Glynn”. It has been adapted to include both math and science classes. Questions 8 and 9 are a selection of items from the "Revised Math Attitude Survey by Reid, P.T., and Roberts, S.K. (2005), which were adapted to include both math and science.

In many of the questions below, there are a series of statements. Select the answer that shows how much you agree with the statement. There are no “wrong” or “right” answers. The only correct responses are those that are true for you. Whenever possible, let the things that have happened to you help you make a choice. Do not spend too much time on any one statement.

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1. What is your student number?
(Not your MCAS student ID number, but the student number that was given to you for this turntable lab.) (Required.)

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2. How do you feel about math?

  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
What I learn in math is relevant to my life.
Getting a good math grade is important to me.
Learning math will help me to get a good job.
It is important to me to get an "A" in math.
Learning math makes my life more meaningful.

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3. How do you feel about math? (continued)

  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Understanding math will help me in my career.
I believe I can master math knowledge and skills.
I prepare well for math tests and labs.
I enjoy learning math.
I study hard to learn math.

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4. How do you feel about science?

  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
What I learn in science is relevant to my life.
Getting a good science grade is important to me.
Learning science will help me get a good job.
It is important that I get a good grade in science.
Learning science makes my life more meaningful.

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5. How do you feel about science? (continued)

  Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
Understanding science will help me in my career.
I believe I can master science knowledge and skills.
I prepare well for science tests and labs.
I enjoy learning science.
I study hard to learn science.

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6. How anxious or worried do you usually feel about doing math?

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7. How anxious or nervous do you usually feel about doing science?

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8. Please select the word that best describes how much you agree with the following sentences.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
I enjoy trying to solve challenging math problems.
Solving math problems is easy for me.
Once I start trying to work on a math puzzle, I find it hard to stop.
I think I could handle more difficult math.

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9. Please select the word that best describes how much you agree with the following sentences.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
I enjoy the challenge of solving problems in science.
Science is easy for me to understand.
I usually keep trying when working to solve a problem in science.
I think that I can handle more advanced science topics.

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10. What grade are you in? (If you are taking this survey during summer school, please mark the grade you will be starting in the fall.) (Required.)

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