Table 2 Items of the science motivation questionnaire
From: STEAM teaching professional development works: effects on students’ creativity and motivation
Question | In order to better understand what you think and how you feel about your college science courses, please respond to each of the following statements from the perspective of: “When I am in a college science course … ” |
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CM 1 | Understanding science will benefit me in my career. |
CM 2 | Knowing science will give me a career advantage. |
CM 3 | Learning science will help me get a good job. |
CM 4 | I will use science problem-solving skills in my career. |
SE 1 | I am confident I will do well on science tests. |
SE 2 | I believe I can earn a grade of ‘A’ in science. |
SE 3 | I believe I can master science knowledge and skills. |
SE 4 | I am sure I can understand science. |