2019-2020 Middle PEAR (Pre)Science Survey Question Title * 1. Date Question Title * 2. Name Question Title * 3. Grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade Question Title * 4. Gender Female Male Prefer to self-identify (please specify) Question Title * 5. Which of the following groups do you most identify with? White,Caucasian African American,Black Asian, Asian American Latino or Hispanic Other Question Title * 6. The main language spoken in my home is English Yes No Please check the answer below that best describes what you think about the statement. Simply tell us how much you DISAGREE or AGREE with the following statements. This is not a test and you will not be graded for answering these questions. Question Title * 7. Science is something I get excited about Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 8. I like to participate in science projects. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 9. I like to see how things are made (for example, ice-cream, a TV, an IPhone, energy etc.). Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 10. I am curious to learn about science, computers or technology. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 11. I want to understand science (for example, to know how computers work, how rain forms, or how to fly airplanes). Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 12. I get excited about learning about new discoveries or inventions. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 13. I pay attention when people talk about recycling to protect our environment. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 14. I am curious to learn more about cars that run on electricity. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 15. I would like to have a science or computer job in the future Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 16. I like online games or computer games that teach me about science. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 17. Science is boring. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 18. I do science-related activities that are not for school work. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 19. I like science. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 20. Making an effort in science is worth it because it will help me in the work that I want to do later on. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 21. Learning science is worthwhile for me because it will improve my career prospects/chances. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 22. Science is an important subject for me because I need it for what I want to study later on. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 23. I will learn many things in science that will help me get a job. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Please indicate how informed (knowledgeable) you are about these topics. Question Title * 24. Science and technology related careers that are available in the job market. Not informed at all Not well informed Fairly informed Very well informed Question Title * 25. Where to find information about science and technology related careers. Not informed At all Not Well Informed Fairly Informed Very Well Informed Question Title * 26. The steps that I need to take if I want a science and technology related careers. Not informed at all Not well informed Fairly informed Very well informed How important is each of the following to you? Please check one for each line. Question Title * 27. Getting good grades in school. Not important Somewhat important Very important Question Title * 28. Completing your homework every night. Not important Somewhat important Very important Question Title * 29. Paying close attention to what your teachers are saying. Not Important Somewhat important Very important Question Title * 30. Learning everything your teachers are trying to teach you in school. Not important Somewhat important Very important Question Title * 31. Attending school every day and not missing any classes. Not Important Somewhat important Very important Question Title * 32. Graduating from high school. Not Important Somewhat important Very important Please indicate how strongly you Agree or Disagree with the following statements. Question Title * 33. I enjoy reading about things which disagree with my previous ideas. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 34. I dislike repeating experiments to check that I get the same results. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 35. I am curious about the world in which we live. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 36. Finding out about new things is unimportant. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 37. I like to listen to people whose opinions are different from mine. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 38. I find it boring to hear about new ideas. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 39. In science experiments, I like to use new methods which I have not used before. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 40. I am willing to change my ideas even if evidence shows that the ideas are poor. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 41. In science experiments, I report unexpected results as well as expected ones. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Question Title * 42. I dislike listening to other people's opinions. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Thinking about how you feel today compared to the beginning of this program... Question Title * 43. I have friends I can trust. Much less now About the same Much more now Question Title * 44. There are adults I look up to and admire. Much less now About the same Much more now Question Title * 45. If the way I'm doing something isn't working I try to think of different ways to do it. Much less Now About the Same Much More Now Question Title * 46. If I fail to solve a problem, I will try again until I find the solution. Much Less Now About the Same Much More Now Question Title * 47. I am popular with other kids. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 48. I discuss my problems with adults. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 49. I think carefully before believing things people tell me. Much less Now About the Same Much More Now Question Title * 50. I work hard to achieve goals even if things get in the way. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 51. I have friends who care about me. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 52. There are adults that I can talk to about my problems. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 53. I like to think of different ways to solve a problem. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 54. I keep working even if it takes longer that I thought it would. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 55. I get along well with people my age. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 56. There are adults who are interested in what I have to say. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 57. I like to figure out how things work. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 58. When I try to accomplish something, I achieve it. Much less now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 59. When I see another kid who is hurt or upset, I feel sorry for them. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 60. I think about the future of the world. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 61. Exercise is important to me. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 62. I think a lot about how I can make a difference in the world. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 63. I defend myself against unfair rules. Much less Now About the Same Much More Now Question Title * 64. I like being active. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 65. I feel bad for other kids who feel sad or have problems. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 66. I stand up for things that matter to me. Much less Now About the Same Much more Now Question Title * 67. I say what I think even if adults or friends disagree. 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