Self-Concept and Competence Scale in Physics

Student's Interest in Physics as a School Subject. This part of the questionnaire contained three items in which the students rated on a 5-point Likert scale their interest in physics courses in general, in relation to the physics course they have at present, and in relation to other science and non-science courses.

Average Review: (5.0)

Supplemental Information:

n/a

Assessment Type:

Likert scale

Scale:

5-point Likert scale

Publication Date:

Aug 04, 2000

Respondent:

Middle school students

Domain(s) Evaluated:

Engagement, Competence

Sample items:

1. How interested you are in learning physics in connection with a particular orientation? 2. How often in the last few months has your physics teacher taught physics in connection with that orientation?

Reliability:

N/A

Validity:

N/A

Frequency:

Sometimes

Administration time:

15 minutes

Requires a Computer:

Requires Internet Access:

Primary reference:

Haussler, P., Hoffmann, L. (2000). A curricular frame for physics education: development, comparison with students' interests, and impact on students' achievement and self-concept. Science Education; Volume 84, Issue 6, pp. 689-705.