Views about Science Survey (VASS)

Supplemental Information:

n/a

Assessment Type:

30 multiple choice items (13 related to scientific dimensions, 17 related to cognitive dimensions) set up as contrasting alternatives design (CAD)

Scale:

5-point scale (most a, rarely b; more a than b; equally a & b; more b than a; mostly b, rarely a)

Publication Date:

Nov 07, 2008

Respondent:

8th-16th graders

Domain(s) Evaluated:

Engagement, Attitude, Content, Competence

Sample items:

Learning physics requires: (a) a serious effort. (b) a special talent. Various branches of physics, like mechanics and electricity, are (a) related by common principles. (b) separate and independent.

Reliability:

internal consistency: assessed indirectly

Validity:

present & acceptable

Frequency:

sometimes

Administration time:

60 minutes

Requires a Computer:

No

Requires Internet Access:

No

Primary reference:

Halloun, Ibrahim. (2001). Student Views about Science: A Comparative Survey. Beirut: Phoenix Series / Educational Research Center, Lebanese University.

Comments:

CAD requires respondents to balance between two contrasting statements. There are four forms of VASS, each one focusing on a different discipline (biology, chemistry, physics, and math).

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