Attitude Survey
|
|
Attitude Survey
- 2 semesters preliminary version
- 1 semester current version
- Pre-test/Post-test
- 40 questions
- Likert scale responses
- Factor analysis to 6 groups
- Confidence group: alpha = 0.777 (6 questions)
"I am good at problem solving in math and science."
- Value group: alpha = 0.781 (4 questions)
"This course applies to my future learning or job skills."
- Computer use group: alpha = 0.746 (6 questions)
"When I need information, I often use the computer as a primary source."
- Group work group: alpha = 0.874 (6 questions)
"Working with other students helps me understand the material."
- Expectations group: alpha = 0.725 (7 questions)
"I expect the homework to be useful in helping me learn."
- Study Skills group: alpha = 0.737 (13 questions)
"It is important to read assigned material before it is discussed in class."
Results
- For fall 2001, 281 paired responses from approximately 600 students
- Statistically significant changes in Confidence, Value, Expectations, Study skills.
- All changes were negative.
- All changes were extremely small: largest was -6.5%
- Pretest/pretest across semesters shows even less change.
- Students receiving D's and F's show fewer changes.
|
|