Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation in High Achieving Students

A research study is being performed to find the correlation, if any, between high achievement in classes and the type of motivation; it will also examine if being right brained or left brained has any effect. You are not required to participate and you may quit at any time.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Do you give your consent to participate in this survey?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Who is your math teacher? You do not have to answer if you are taking this questionnaire for literature.
    Padgett- 1st period
    R. Reid- 4th period
    McLymore- 3rd period
    Olu- 6th period
    McLymore- 4th period
    McLymore- 7th period


  1. Who is your literature teacher? You do not have to answer if you are taking this questionnaire for math.
    Baskett- 1st period
    Baskett- 8th period
    Walker- 3rd period
    Baxter- 1st period
    Ullo- 1st period
    Ullo- 4th period


  1. What is your literature grade? You do not have to answer if you are taking this questionnaire for math.
    A
    B
    C
    D
    F


  1. What is your math grade? You do not have to answer if you are taking this questionnaire for literature.
    A
    B
    C
    D
    F


  1. Why do you think it is important to pass your classes?*
    Potential scholarship money
    To learn useful things that can be applied later in life
    Gifts or negative pressure from my parents
    You can never learn too much


  1. Do you ever compete with students for a better grade?*
    Yes
    No


  1. In a competitive sport, what do you like most about winning?*
    Feeling of success
    The trophies, medals, ribbons, etc
    Praise from coaches, parents, friends, and others
    I just don't like to lose


  1. You have decided to face your worse fear. What would most likely be the reason you're doing it?*
    Peer pressure
    You need to face your fears at one time or another
    Why not?
    A dare


  1. Why would you read a nonfiction book?*
    Topic interest (book is RELATED to topic)
    Book report for school
    Information/research
    Entertainment


  1. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the most and 1 being the least, how much do you like math?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being very significant and 1 being carefree, how important is it for you to get a good grade in math?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being very significant and 1 being carefree, how important is it for you to get a good grade in literature?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the most and 1 being the least, how much do you like reading/literature?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    1  10


  1. What influences you to work hard in math?*


  1. Do you care about what your classmates and teacher think of your skills in math*
    Yes
    No


  1. What influences you to work hard in literature?*


  1. Do you care about what your classmates and teacher think of your skills in literature?*
    Yes
    No


  1. I keep a journal or diary of my thoughts*
    Yes
    No


  1. I constantly look at a clock or wear a watch*
    Yes
    No


  1. I believe there is a right and wrong way to do everything*
    Yes
    No


  1. Its hard to follow directions*
    Yes
    No


  1. The expression “life is just a bowl full of cherries” makes no sense to me*
    Yes
    No


  1. I frequently change my plans and find that sticking to a schedule is boring*
    Yes
    No


  1. Its easier to draw a map than tell someone how to get somewhere*
    Yes
    No


  1. To find a lost item, I try to picture in my head where I had last seen it*
    Yes
    No


  1. I frequently let my emotions guide me*
    Yes
    No


  1. I learn math with ease*
    Yes
    No


  1. I read directions before assembling something*
    Yes
    No


  1. I'm often late getting to places*
    Yes
    No


  1. I need to set goals for myself to keep me on track*
    Yes
    No


  1. If I have a tough decision to make, I write down the pros and cons*
    Yes
    No


  1. I learn music with ease*
    Yes
    No


  1. To solve a problem, I think of similar problems I have solved in the past*
    Yes
    No


  1. I use a lot of hand gestures when speaking*
    Yes
    No


  1. I believe there are two ways to look at almost everything*
    Yes
    No


  1. I keep a to do list*
    Yes
    No


  1. I am able to thoroughly explain my opinions in words*
    Yes
    No


  1. Before I take a stand on an issue, I get all the facts*
    Yes
    No


  1. I often lose track of time*
    Yes
    No


  1. When trying to remember a name, I recite the alphabet until I remember it*
    Yes
    No


  1. I like to draw or sketch*
    Yes
    No


  1. When I'm confused, I usually go with my gut instinct*
    Yes
    No





Amanda Baskett