Motivation Survey

Please answer the questions as honestly as possible. Thank you for your time.

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  1. *I am asking for your voluntary participation in my research project. The purpose of this project is to determine how 9th graders students’ motivation patterns are related to their grades and knowledge about their schoolwork. This study will also determine how motivation patterns are linked to academic dishonesty. Please choose answer choice below to determine whether or not if you give your consent to participate in this survey
    Yes, I give my consent to partcipate.
    No, I do not give my consent to participate.


  1. What gender are you?*
    Girl
    Boy


  1. What academic program are you in?*
    Magnet
    The Rockdale Institute of Advance Technology
    Rockdale County High School
    Rockdale County High School Honors Program (Takes more than one honor class/AP)


  1. When it comes to your work, you find more reward in the grade at the end of the week?*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. Do you like to learn for the satisfaction of knowing the content?*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. I lose interest in a task when there is no palpable (able to be touched or felt) reward.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. I try hard in school to impress my parents and friends. *
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. I read books because I find them interesting not because somebody tells me.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. I ONLY study because I want to make sure I understand the content.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. I like course material that challenges me. *
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. I do extra credit to boost my grade ONLY.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. If I do not understand the coursework while I am reading, I go back and figure it out.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. I sign up for classes that will help my GPA, not because they interest me. *
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree