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Miller, R.B., Greene, B. A., Montalvo, G. P, Ravindran, B. & Nichols, J. D. (1996).  Engagement in Academic Work:  The role of learning goals, future consequences, pleasing others and perceived ability. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 21, 388-422.
 
 

 INTRODUCTION TO THE SURVEY ON LEARNING MATHEMATICS:  PART 2

The survey on the next several pages is intended to provide an overview of your outlook on learning mathematics.  It will sample your approaches to learning and studying math.  Please answer each question as honestly as you can.  Your responses will not influence your grade in any way and they will be confidential.

We ask that you put your name on this page to help us keep track of the information.  Your name will be removed before anyone looks at your responses.  Thank you for your cooperation.

NAME:______________________________________
 

Before beginning the survey please fill in the circles on your answer sheet for the following information which can be found in the center of the sheet:

1. SEX (Gender): Male or Female

2. GRADE level:

 a. Sophomore = 10
 b. Junior = 11
 c. Senior = 12

Next fill in the circles for the following information in the box at the lower left of the answer sheet:

3. Fill in the circles for the "IDENTIFICATION NUMBER" stamped on your answer sheet.  Use columns H, I and J for this number.

4. In column P, under "SPECIAL CODES" fill in the circle for the number of the math class you are currently taking.  Use the guide below to identify your course:

 1 = Algebra I
 2 = Algebra II
 3 = A.P. Calculus
 4 = Geometry
 5 = Math Analysis
 6 = Math I
 7 = Math II
 8 = Pre-Calculus
 9 = Probability and Statistics

 Survey on Learning Mathematics   Class:

Directions-Part 1 The following questions ask about some of your specific behaviors as you study for this class.  Respond to the statements along the following 5-point scale.  Circle your response on the line following the item.

Strongly Disagree = 1  Disagree = 2 Undecided = 3   Agree = 4   Strongly Agree = 5

1. Before a quiz or exam, I plan out how I will study the material.

2. When I finish working a problem I check my answer to see if it is reasonable.

3. When I work a problem, I analyze it to see if there is more than one way to get the right answer.

4. When I finished working on practice problems I check my work for errors.

5. I organize my study time well for this class.

6. I examine example problems that have already been worked to help me figure out how to do similar  problems on my own.

7. I have a clear idea of what I am trying to accomplish in this class.

8. I find reviewing previously solved problems to be a good way to study for a test.

9. If I have trouble solving a problem, I'll try to get someone else to solve it for me.

10. I try to organize an approach in my mind before I actually start problems

11. If I have trouble understanding a problem, I go over it again until I understand it.

12. I classify problems into categories before I begin to work them.

13. If I have trouble solving a problem I'm more likely to guess at the answer than to look at examples in the  book to try to figure things out.

14. If I have trouble solving a homework problem in the book, I copy down the answer in the back of the  book if it is available.

15. When I run into a difficult homework problem, I keep working at it until I think I've solved it.

16. I work practice problems to check my understanding of new concepts or rules.

17. I work several examples of the same type of problem when studying mathematics so I can understand the  problems better.

18. I try to memorize the steps for solving problems presented in the text or in class.

19. When I read something in the book that doesn't make sense, I skip it and hope that the teacher explains it  in class.

20. When I study for tests I use solved problems in my notes or in the book to help me memorize the steps  involved.
 

Strongly Disagree = 1  Disagree = 2 Undecided = 3   Agree = 4   Strongly Agree = 5

21. When I run into a difficult homework problem I usually give up and go on to the next problem.

22. When I read a problem, I make sure I know what I am asked to do before I begin.

23. When I study for tests I review my class notes and look at solved problems.

24. When I study I take note of the material I have or have not mastered.

25. I draw pictures or diagrams to help me solve some problems.

26. It is easy for me to establish goals for learning in this class.

27. When studying, I try to combine different pieces of information from course material in new ways.

28. I try to complete homework assignments as fast as possible without checking my accuracy.

Directions-Part 2:  The following items are multiple choice.  Select the one answer that best represents your view and circle the letter which corresponds to that answer.

35. What grade do you want to get in this course?
 a. A
 b. B
 c. C
 d. D

36. How certain are you that you will achieve that grade?
 a. 100% certain I'll get it
 b. about a 75% chance of getting it
 c. about a 50/50 chance of getting it
 d. about a 25% chance of getting it
 e. no chance of getting it

37. What grade is the lowest acceptable grade you will take in this course?
 a. A
 b. B
 c. C
 d. D

38. How certain are you that you will achieve that grade?
 a. 100% certain I'll get it
 b. about a 75% chance of getting it
 c. about a 50/50 chance of getting it
 d. about a 25% chance of getting it
 e. no chance of getting it

39. How would you rate your effort in this class compared to your typical amount of effort for school work?
 a. Extremely high (probably as much effort as I've ever put into a class)
 b. Fairly high (more effort than usual, but I have worked harder in other classes)
 c. About average
 d. Fairly low (less effort than usual, but I have put in less effort in other classes)
 e. Extremely low (probably the least amount of effort I've ever put into a class)
 Survey on Learning Mathematics: Subscale Guide

Self-Regualtion:

1. Before a quiz or exam, I plan out how I will study the material.
2. When I finish working a problem I check my answer to see if it is reasonable.
4. When I finished working on practice problems I check my work for errors.
5. I organize my study time well for this class.
7. I have a clear idea of what I am trying to accomplish in this class.
10. I try to organize an approach in my mind before I actually start problems.
22. When I read a problem, I make sure I know what I am asked to do before I begin
24. When I study I take note of the material I have or have not mastered.
26. It is easy for me to establish goals for learning in this class.

Deep Strategy Use:

3. When I work a problem, I analyze it to see if there is more than one way to get
 the right answer.
6. I examine example problems that have already been worked to help me figure out how to do similar  problems on my own.
12. I classify problems into categories before I begin to work them
17. I work several examples of the same type of problem when studying mathematics so I can understand the  problems better.
25. I draw pictures or diagrams to help me solve some problems.
16. I work practice problems to check my understanding of new concepts or rules.
27. When studying, I try to combine different pieces of information from course material in new ways.
 

Shallow Processing Strategy Use:

8. I find reviewing previously solved problems to be a good way to study for a test.
18. I try to memorize the steps for solving problems presented in the text or in class.
20. When I study for tests I use solved problems in my notes or in the book to help me memorize the steps  involved.
23. When I study for tests I review my class notes and look at solved problems.
 

Persistence:

9. If I have trouble solving a problem I'll try to get someone else to solve it for me. (R)
11. If I have trouble understanding a problem I go over it again until I understand it.
13. If I have trouble solving a problem I'm more likely to guess at the answer than to look at examples in the  book to try to figure things out. (R)
14. If I have trouble solving a homework problem in the book I copy down the answer in the back of the book  if it is available. (R)
15. When I run into a difficult homework problem I keep working at it until I think I've solved it.
19. When I read something in the book that doesn't make sense, I skip it and hope that the teacher explains it  in class. (R)
21. When I run into a difficult homework problem, I usually give up and go on to the next problem. (R)
28. I try to complete homework assignments as fast as possible without checking my accuracy. (R)