Dear Pupil,

The form below is part of the InGenious project that aims to improve school teaching of science, technology and maths by bringing contemporary industrial practices and expertise into classrooms.
The questions in this form ask about the value of science, technology and maths in your life and in the life of the society. We are also interested in your school experience of these subjects as well as in your thoughts about modern industry, manufacturing and jobs in this sector.

We appreciate your honest and open answers and would like to emphasise that all questionnaires are anonymous, will be analysed by a team of independent researchers and could not bring any damage to your position in school.
Your Background:

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* 1. Country

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* 2. Name of school and teacher

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* 3. Your age

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* 4. Your class

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* 5. Gender

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* 6. Science, technology and math in your life:
The statements below express different views on personal value of science, technology and maths.
Please indicate your agreement-disagreement with each of them by ticking one box for each statement.

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6.1. I am very interested in topics related to science and technology
6.2. Lessons in science and technology are among my most favourite subjects at school
6.3. I like mathematics more than most other subjects at school
6.4. Doing well in mathematics, science and technology is important for my further education and career
6.5. I like learning about jobs in industry, science and technology
6.6. I would like to get a job related to science or technology
6.7. I learn a lot about science and technology matters outside my school lessons (by reading or watching a programme on the topic, attending science club, etc.)
6.8. I do not have personal qualities and skills necessary for a career in industry, science or technology
6.9. In my future career I have no need for good knowledge in mathematics, science or technology

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* 7. Science, technology and math at your school:
The statements below express different views on science, technology and maths in school.
Please indicate your agreement-disagreement with each of them by ticking one box for each statement.

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7.1. It is easy for me to understand and learn school science
7.2. I find school lessons in science and technology interesting
7.3. School science and technology will help me with everyday practical problems
7.4. School mathematics is rather easy for me to learn
7.5. I think school mathematics will have practical use in my daily life
7.6. Learning science, technology and mathematics at school make it easy for me to understand the work of scientists and researchers
7.7. School science, technology and mathematics help me discuss topical scientific issues with fellow pupils
7.8. At school I learn about different career choices available in industry, science and technology
7.9. Mathematics, science and technology are difficult subjects to learn
7.10. School mathematics is too theoretical and do not help to solve practical problems in my life
7.11. At our science and technology lessons we never discuss how this knowledge is used in practice

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* 8. Science, technology and industry in the society:
The statements below express different views on the value of science, technology and maths in the society.
Please indicate your agreement-disagreement with each of them by ticking one box for each statement.

  1: Strongly Disagree 2: Disagree 3: Agree 4: Strongly Agree
8.1. Today all people, regardless of their career choices, need to learn science, mathematics and technology
8.2. In the near future, our society will need more engineers, technicians and scientists
8.3. Jobs in industry, science and technology can be very different and they need people with very different personal qualities and skills

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* 9. From the list provided below, please select 5 words that you think are best suited to describe present day industry and manufacturing sector.
If you wish, you may also add your own words by ticking the ‘other’ option

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* 10. From the list provided below, please select 5 words that you think are best suited to describe JOBS in present-day industry and technology.
If you wish, you may also add your own words by ticking the ‘other’ option

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* 11. Did you complete this questionnaire before (last academic year)?

Thank you!

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