Mr. Guzzi: Motivated Strategies For Learning Questionnaire - 09-10

This questionnaire (Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire or MSLQ) asks questions about your study habits, your learning skills, and your motivation for work in this course and in some cases school in general. THERE ARE NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. THIS IS NOT A TEST. I want you to respond to the questionnaire as accurately as possible, reflecting your own attitudes and behaviors in this course. Your answers to this questionnaire will be analyzed by computer and your teacher will receive feedback on your class as a whole, which will allow him or her to tailor the course to class needs. Your honesty and thoughtfulness will be greatly appreciated and will help to generate accurate information for your teacher. Thank you for your cooperation.

Before beginning the survey your teacher will provide you with a sheet that has your overall grade and the percentages of your Homework, Lab/Class work, and Quiz/Test grades. Please record this information, when asked, on the survey and then discard the paper.

Please Note:

There are two questions in the survey that will ask you for your name. Please realize that providing your name is optional, meaning you are NOT required to give your name.

Question 12 asks if you would be willing to be interviewed. The interview will be 10 to 20 minutes long and will discuss the questions covered in this survey. Only 5 to 8 students will be selected however, I encourage ALL students to volunteer. I am hoping to be able to talk to all types of students. If you are willing to be interviewed, then please provide your name when asked.

The submission of your name for question 57 is for if you would like to receive feedback form the survey. Submission of your name will help both you and Mr. Guzzi to gain a better sense of who you are as a student. I encourage you to submit your name, however it is not mandatory.

Thank you again for participating in this study


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What is your gender?*
    Male
    Female


  1. What is your age?*
    13
    14
    15
    16
    17


  1. What was your 2nd marking period grade?*
    A
    A-
    B+
    B
    B-
    C+
    C
    C-
    D+
    D
    D-
    F


  1. What was your HOMEWORK percentage for the 2nd marking period?*


  1. What was your LAB percentage for the 2nd marking period?*


  1. What was your QUIZ/TEST percentage for the 2nd marking period?*


  1. Are you in Academic Science or Advanced Science?*
    Academic
    Advanced


  1. In the 2nd marking period, were there any other acdemic courses (ONLY consider Social Studies, Math, and English) in which you received a higher grade than you did in Science? *
    Yes
    No


  1. Please choose the statement below that best describes the amount of time you spend at home studying or working on Science within one week*
    I do not work on Science at home
    I spend 1 to 15 minutes a week working on Science
    I spend 16 to 30 minutes a week working on Science
    I spend 31 to 60 minutes a week working on Science
    I spend 1 to 2 hours a week working on Science
    I spend more than 2 hours a week working on Science


  1. Please choose the statement below that best describes the amount of time you spend on Science in a week versus any of your other academic classes*
    I always spend more time on Science than any other subject.
    I often spend more time on Science than any other subject.
    I sometimes spend more time on Science than any other subject.
    I rarely spend more time on Science than any other subject.
    I never spend more time on Science than any other subject.


  1. Please choose the staement below that best describes how often your parent/guardian knows which topics you are covering in your Science class.
    My parent/guardian always knows what I am studying in Science.
    My parent/guardian often knows what I am studying in Science.
    My parent/guardian sometimes knows what I am studying in Science.
    My parent/guardian rarely knows what I am studying in Science.
    My parent/guardian never knows what I am studying in Science.


  1. If you are willing to participate further in this study and be interviewed, please write your name below. Please know that only your teacher (Mr. Guzzi) conducting the interview will know your name and the responses you make. I encourage ALL students to volunteer.


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I prefer class work that is challenging so I can learn new things.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    Compared with other students in this class I expect to do well.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I am so nervous during a test that I cannot remember facts I have learned.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    It is important for me to learn what is being taught in this class.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I like what I am learning in this class.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I'm certain I can understand the ideas taught in this course.

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I think I will be able to use what I learn in this class in other classes.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I expect to do very well in this class.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    Compared with others in this class, I think I'm a good student.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I often choose paper topics I will learn something from even if they require more work.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I am sure I can do an excellent job on the problems and tasks assigned for this class.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I have an uneasy, upset feeling when I take a test.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I think I will receive a good grade in this class.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    Even when I do poorly on a test I try to learn from my mistakes.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I think that what I am learning in this class is useful for me to know.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    My study skills are excellent compared with others in this class.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I think that what we are learning in this class is interesting.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    Compared with other students in this class I think I know a great deal about the subject.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I know that I will be able to learn the material for this class.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I worry a great deal about tests.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    Understanding this subject is important to me.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When I take a test I think about how poorly I am doing.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When I study for a test, I try to put together the information from class and from the book.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When I do homework, I try to remember what the teacher said in class so I can answer the questions correctly.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I ask myself questions to make sure I know the material I have been studying.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    It is hard for me to decide what the main ideas are in what I read.

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When work is hard I either give up or study only the easy parts.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When I study I put important ideas into my own words.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I always try to understand what the teacher is saying even if it doesn't make sense.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When I study for a test I try to remember as many facts as I can.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When studying, I copy my notes over to help me remember material.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I work on practice exercises and answer end of chapter questions even when I don't have to.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    Even when study materials are dull and uninteresting, I keep working until I finish.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When I study for a test I practice saying the important facts over and over to myself.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I use what I have learned from old homework assignments and the textbook to do new assignments.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    Before I begin studying I think about the things I will need to do to learn.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I often find that I have been reading for class but don't know what it is all about.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I find that when the teacher is talking I think of other things and don't really listen to what is being said.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When I am studying a topic, I try to make everything fit together.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When I'm reading I stop once in a while and go over what I have read.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When I read material for this class, I say the words over and over to myself to help me remember.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    I outline the chapters in my book to help me study.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    1 work hard to get a good grade even when I don't like a class.
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Please respond using the following 7 point scale: 1 = not at all true of me and 7= very true of me.

    When reading I try to connect the things I am reading about with what I already know.

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7


  1. Would you like to receive feedback from this study? If so please write your name below. This questions is NOT about being interviewed, it is for if you would like to see your results of the survey along with an interpretation of those results. Submission of your name is NOT mandatory, but I encourage you to do so.


  1. Thank you once again for completing this survey. By participating in this survey you are helping me investigate motivational and learning strategies that take place in my classroom. This information will hopefully help me to better provide learning opportunities to you and to my future students. THERE IS NO NEED TO RESPOND HERE, you have completed the survey. Thanks Again!
GW Mehler