IPS Science Survey 1

This is a survey of student background and interests in Physical Science.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the least and 5 the best; rate yourself on how well you think you understand the scientific method. *
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. On a scale of 1 to 5, rate yourself on how much you think you know about chemistry and physics. *
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Rank the following in order from most comfortable to least comfortable.*
        1 2 3 4 5
    Conducting experiments with chemicals  
    Using basic lab equipment  
    Reading science books/magazines  
    Writing what you observe  
    Presenting your discoveries to an audience  


  1. Describe something you have recently experienced or observed that you could not COMPLETELY explain to someone else. *


  1. Describe one item that you have or use in your life in which you have a great deal of knowledge about its scientific operation (how it works or does what it does.)*


  1. Which of the following attributes best describe you.
    I like to play games/sports
    I like to read/watch movies
    I like to search for hidden or unusual things
    I like to build things
    I like to paint/draw/play music
    I like to cook
    I like to talk with my friends one on one
    I like to talk with my friends using technology
    I like to meet new people
    I like to be on stage or performing





T Perry
Middle School Science Teacher
Sterling Montessori Charter School
Morrisville, NC