Pre-CT-STEM Attitudinal Survey

Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens
v2

Overview

This survey is designed to gauge student's attitudes, perceptions, confidence, and interest in science, math, and computational thinking.

Standards

Activities

  • 1.
  • 2.

Student Directions and Resources


Thank you for taking this assessment! Please do the best that you can, and don't worry if you don't know all of the answers.

1.



Question 1.1

Which category do you most identify with?

  Female
  Male
  Non-binary
  Prefer not to say


Question 1.2

Which category or categories describe(s) you?

  Asian (Ex: Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, etc.)
  American Indian or Alaskan Native (Ex: Navajo Nation, Blackfeet tribe, Mayan, Aztec, Nome Eskimo, etc.)
  Black or African American (Ex: African American, Jamaican, Haitian, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Somalian, etc.)
  Hispanic or Latino (Ex: Mexican/Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, etc.)
  Middle Eastern or North African (Ex: Lebanese, Iranian, Arab, Egyptian, Syrian, Moroccan, etc.)
  Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (Ex: Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Tongan, Fijian, etc.)
  White (Ex: German, Irish, English, French, Polish, etc.)
  Prefer not to say
  Other


2.


Indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements. Strongly
Agree		 Agree In the
Middle		 Disagree Strongly
Disagree

2.1

I will use computer science problem-solving skills in my career.
2.2

I would like to take more science classes that use computational tools.
2.3

When there is a tough science question to answer, I can usually figure it out.
2.4

I am often bored in my science classes.
2.5

I would like to have a career that involves computer science.
2.6

I think I'm good at science and technology.
2.7

My friends are likely to ask me for help with computer-related problems or challenges.
2.8

People who have careers in science or computing need to work well in teams.
2.9

I would take math or science classes in college even if they weren't required.
2.10

I enjoy using computers to learn about science or math.
2.11

I know I could become a scientist, engineer, or computer programmer one day.
2.12

Technology plays an important role in understanding and solving society's problems.
2.13

I am interested in learning more about science and computational thinking.
2.14

I would take computer science classes in college even if they weren't required.
2.15

No matter how hard I try, I can't do well in my science classes.
2.16

People with jobs in science fields can make a difference in the world.
2.17

Scientists are innovative and creative.
2.18

I enjoy working on challenging science problems.
Question 2.19

What do you think the term "computational thinking" means?



Question 2.20

How do people with careers in science and mathematics use computational thinking to do their work?