Science Opinion Survey (SOS)

Supplemental Information:

• Science_Opinion_Survey.pdf (46.8 KB) download

Assessment Type:

30 5-point scale items

Scale:

5-point scale (I strongly agree, I agree, I'm not sure, I disagree, I strongly disagree)

Publication Date:

Nov 07, 2008

Respondent:

Initial study (grades 7-8) Subsequent studies (grades 6-8)

Domain(s) Evaluated:

Engagement, Attitude

Sample items:

Science lessons are fun. Working in a science laboratory would be an interesting way to earn a living.

Reliability:

not available

Validity:

not available

Frequency:

rarely

Administration time:

15 minutes

Requires a Computer:

No

Requires Internet Access:

No

Primary reference:

Gibson, H.L. & Chase, C. (2002). Longitudinal impact of an inquiry-based science program on middle school students' attitudes toward science. Science Education, 86, 693-705.

Comments:

Five items from the SOS were used in the 1996 NAEP survey