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EVALUATION ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AMONG THE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TIRUCHIRAPPALLI DISTRICT
STATE DISTRICT TALUK SCHOOL PLACE DATE OF INTERVIEW
Tamil Nadu
Tiruchirappalli
Thuraiyur Government Higher Secondary School Uppiliyapuram
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
Interview Schedule
I. BASIC INFORMATION OF THE RESPONDENT:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Name Age Gender
: : : Primary Secondary Female Middle Higher Secondary Muslim MBC Christian SC ST
Educational Qualification :
5. 6. 7.
Religion Caste Type of Family
: : :
Hindu BC Joint Family
Nuclear Family
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8. Family Particulars : Marital Status Education qualification Relationship to the respondent
Occupation
Income (yearly)
S. No
Name
9.
Are you physically challenged? 1. Yes 2. No
(1) If yes what type? ______________ II. GENERAL MOTIVATION TEST: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10. I make an effort at school/for my study, because others expect it of me
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
Never Not sure Sometimes Agree Fully Agree
11.
I like learning new things.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
12.
I like being busy with my school work/study.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
13.
I study hard because I want to have something to say in the future
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
14.
I like to decide for myself what gets done and when
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
Notes
Age
Sex
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15. I am curious about how things work
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
16.
I try to get good grades because I want to get a good job in the future.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
17.
I have a need for new knowledge.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
18.
I study because it is expected of me
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
19. I do my best at school/ in my study because otherwise I will have arguments with my parents
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
20. I think that what I can achieve with my study, is more important than that I like what I am studying
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
21.
I like to do the best I can for my study/school work
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
22.
Other people think that I have a lot of self-discipline.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
23.
I study hard because you only have social standing if you have a diploma
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
24.
I often do more than required for my school/study just because I enjoy it
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
25.
I am so caught up with school/my studies that I forget everything around me
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
26.
A successful study depends to a large extent on your own efforts
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
27.
I go to school/study because I want to know more.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
28.
I am proud when I am able to do something new, or when I have passed an exam
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
29.
I think it is very important that I enjoy school/my study
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
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30. I make an effort for school/my study because I want people to admire me (in the future).
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
31.
Others see me as diligent
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
32.
I do not understand that some people do not like studying
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
33.
I do my best at school/for my study
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
34.
I do my best at school/my study because I think it will improve my life.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
35.
I formulate my own study planning (when do I do what) and I stick to it.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
36.
I feel good when I am busy with school work/study
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
37.
I like to excel at school/in my study.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
38.
I make an effort for school/my study so that others do not keep nagging me.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
39.
I do my best at school/ in my study because I will have problems otherwise
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
40.
I am a natural hard worker
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
41. I make more of an effort to do my best at school/for my study when I know it will have positive consequences
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
42.
When a teacher tells us something, I listen attentively
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
43.
I study just because you 'have to'
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
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44. I get a lot of pleasure from my school work/study.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
45.
I do my best at school/in my study because my friends do their best as well
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
46.
I do my best at school/ in my study to gain other people's respect
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
47.
When it comes to school/study, I enjoy improving myself
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
48.
I study hard because I want to earn a lot of money in the future.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
49.
I think that what I learn at school/in my study is interesting.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
50.
I think it is important that my school work/study is an intellectual challenge.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
51.
I like to study.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
52.
I do my best at school/ in my study because I want people to think positively about me.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
53.
I am keen to learn more on the subject of my study
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
54.
I try to get good grades because I want people to see how clever I am.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
55.
I do my best at school/in my study to avoid punishment
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
III. BASICALLY MOTIVATED:
56.
I enjoy learning the all subjects.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
57.
The subject I learn is more important to me than the grade I receive.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
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58. I find learning interesting to all subjects.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
59.
I like all subjects that challenge me.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
IV. EXTRINSICALLY MOTIVATED:
60. 61.
I like to do better than the other students on the subjects tests.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
Earning a good subjects grade is important to me.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
62.
I think about how learning the subjects can help me get a good job.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
63.
I think about how my subjects grade will affect my overall grade point average.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
64.
I think about how learning the subjects can help my career.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
V. PERSONAL IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING:
65.
The subjects I learn relates to my personal goals.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
66.
I think about how the subjects I learn will be helpful to me.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
67.
I think about how I will use the subjects I learn.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
68.
The subjects I learn are relevant to my life.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
69.
The subjects I learn has practical value for me
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
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VI. SELF-DETERMINATION TO LEARN SUBJECTS:
70.
If I am having trouble learning the subjects, I try to figure out why.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
71.
I put enough effort into learning the subjects.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
72.
I use strategies that ensure I learn the subjects well.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
73.
It is my fault, if I do not understand the subjects.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
74.
I prepare well for the subjects tests and labs
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
VII. SELF-EFFICACY FOR LEARNING SUBJECTS:
75.
I expect to do as well as or better than other students in the subjects course.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
76.
I am confident I will do well on the subjects labs and projects.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
77.
I believe I can master the knowledge and skills in the subjects course.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
78.
I am confident I will do well on the subjects tests.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
79.
I believe I can earn a grade of A in the subjects course.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
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VIII. ANXIETY ABOUT SUBJECTS ASSESSMENT (REVERSE-SCORED ITEMS):
80.
I am nervous about how I will do on the subjects tests.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
81.
I become anxious when it is time to take a subjects test.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
82.
I worry about failing the subjects tests.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
83.
I am concerned that the other students are better in subjects.
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
84.
I hate taking the subjects tests
1. NEVER 2. NOT SURE 3.SOMETIMES 4. AGREE 5. FULLY AGREE
Reference
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