School Attitude Assessment Survey_2015

D.B. McCoach, University of Connecticut, 2002

8th grade selection process, January 2013



Instructions: This survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Part I: Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements. In answering each question, use a range from (1) to (7) where (1) stands for strongly disagree and (7) stands for strongly agree. Please circle only one response choice per question.


         

       



A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What is your last name?*


  1. My middle school classes are interesting.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I am intelligent.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I can learn new ideas quickly in school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I check my assignments before I turn them in.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I am smart in school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I am glad that I am applying to the magnet school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. The magnet school is a good school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I plan to work hard at the magnet school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I relate well to my teachers.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I am self-motivated to do my schoolwork.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I am good at learning new things in school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. The magnet school is a good match for me.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. Middle school is easy for me.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I like my teachers.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I want to get good grades in school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. My teachers make learning interesting.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. My teachers care about me.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. Doing well in school is important for my future career goals.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I like the magnet school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I can grasp complex concepts in school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. Doing well in school is one of my goals.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I am capable of getting straight A's at the magnet school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I would be proud to attend the magnet school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I complete my schoolwork regularly.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. It's important to get good grades in high school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I am organized about my schoolwork.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I use a variety of strategies to learn new materials.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I want to do my best in school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. It is important for me to do well in school.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I spend a lot of time on my schoolwork.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. Most of the teachers at the magnet school are good teachers.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I am a responsible student.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I put a lot of effort into my schoolwork.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I like my classes.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. I concentrate on my schoolwork.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. To be honest, you can't really change how intelligent you are.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. You can learn new things, but you can't really change your basic intelligence.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. Your talent in an area is something about you that you can't change very much.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. You can learn new things, but you can't change your basic level of talent.
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly Disagree  Strongly Agree


  1. What is your first name?*


  1. What is your student ID/lunch room number? Private or home school students should write 'private/home' below. *