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Fall 2000 Pre-Course Student Attitude Survey

Your instructor will not have access to your responses until after your final grade has been submitted.

Your time is appreciated and your input is important to the success of this project.

SA = Strongly Agree    A = Agree    U = Undecided    D = Disagree    SD = Strongly Disagree
1. I usually do well in science courses.
 SA A U D SD
2. I usually do well in math courses.
 SA A U D SD
3. I usually do well in humanities courses.
 SA A U D SD
4. I expect to learn more in this class than I do in most classes.
 SA A U D SD
5. I expect to harder in this class than I do in most classes.
 SA A U D SD
6. I usually ask questions outside of class if I do not understand something.
 SA A U D SD
7. I usually do optional assignments when they are offered.
 SA A U D SD
8. I usually work a little each day to keep up with the readings and assignments.
 SA A U D SD
9. I usually read all assigned material before it is discussed in class.
 SA A U D SD
10. I usually finish all homework assignments on time.
 SA A U D SD
11. I usually start working on homework assignments the night before they are due.
 SA A U D SD
12. I usually learn a lot while studying the night before each exam.
 SA A U D SD
13. I expect the textbook to be important to my understanding of this subject.
 SA A U D SD
14. I expect the homework to be important to my understanding of this subject.
 SA A U D SD
15. I expect the lecture to be important to my understanding of this subject.
 SA A U D SD
16. I expect the recitation to be important to my understanding of this subject.
 SA A U D SD
17. I expect the professor to answer questions often during lecture.
 SA A U D SD
18. I think this course will help me learn time management skills.
 SA A U D SD
19. I prefer working in a group to solve problems in this class.
 SA A U D SD
20. I prefer working in a group to work on the homework.
 SA A U D SD
21. Working with other students usually improves my grade.
 SA A U D SD
22. When working in a group I often try to explain my answers to my classmates.
 SA A U D SD
23. Working with other students usually helps me understand the material.
 SA A U D SD
24. When working in a group, I ask the group for help when I need it.
 SA A U D SD
25. I feel comfortable approaching my professors for help outside of class.
 SA A U D SD
26. I expect to get to know the professor in this class.
 SA A U D SD
27. I feel comfortable asking questions during lecture.
 SA A U D SD
28. I have a computer with internet access at home or work.
(SA = Yes, SD = No)
 SA A U D SD
29. I am comfortable using the WWW.
 SA A U D SD
30. I am comfortable using email.
 SA A U D SD
31. Learning physics is important to me personally.
 SA A U D SD
32. I believe this course will increase my ability to apply the concepts to everyday situations.
 SA A U D SD
33. The information taught in this course will apply to my future learning or job skills.
 SA A U D SD
34. I expect to take more physics courses than required by my major.
 SA A U D SD
35. I believe the use of the computer in this course will be beneficial to me.
 SA A U D SD
36. Problem solving means matching problems with facts/formulas and substituting values to get an answer.
 SA A U D SD
37. I usually memorize formulas and facts rather than worry about understanding the concepts.
 SA A U D SD
38. When faced with an unfamiliar problem I have difficulty deciding where to start.
 SA A U D SD
39. How many hours per week do you expect to spend on homework for this course?
SA = 0-2, A = 3-5, U = 6-8, D = 9-11, SD = 12 or more
 SA A U D SD
40. How many hours per week do you expect to spend on homework for an average class?
SA = 0-2, A = 3-5, U = 6-8, D = 9-11, SD = 12 or more
 SA A U D SD
41. How many times during the semester do you expect to meet with the professor during office hours?
SA = 0, A = 1-2, U = 3-6, D = 7-12, SD = 13 or more
 SA A U D SD
42. How many hours per week do you plan to be employed this semester?
SA = 0-5, A = 6-10, U = 11-20, D = 21-30, SD = 31 or more
 SA A U D SD
43. How many hours per week do you spend as primary care-giver for another family member?
SA = 0-5, A = 6-10, U = 11-20, D = 21-30, SD = 31 or more
 SA A U D SD
44. What grade do you expect to get in this class?
SA = A, A = B, U = C, D = D, SD = grade of F or W
 SA A U D SD

Questions categories and reliability

Category Item Numbers Cronbach Alpha Score
(Reliability)
Confidence 1,2,31,34,37,38,44 alpha = 0.6955
Expectations 4,5,13,14,15,16,18,32,33,35 alpha = 0.7848
Rapport 3,6,17,25,26,27 alpha = 0.6433
Study Skills 7,8,9,10,11,12 alpha = 0.6649
Group Work 19,20,21,22,23,24 alpha = 0.8871
Computer Skills 28,29,30 alpha = 0.6493