Average Review:
(3.0)
Exploring Physics Confidence Survey
Supplemental Information:
Assessment Type:
6 closed-ended questionsScale:
9 point LikertPublication Date:
Aug 11, 1998Respondent:
5-7 grade girlsDomain(s) Evaluated:
Attitude, ContentSample items:
1. You are given blocks and weights and asked to build a tower like the one in the picture. Do you think you could put the weights in the right place to make the tower balance?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| No way! | Maybe I could do it. | I’m pretty sure | Yes! I’m sure | |||||
| I couldn’t do it. | I could do it. | I could do it. |
Reliability:
N/AValidity:
Not availableFrequency:
rarelyAdministration time:
20 minutesRequires a Computer:
NoRequires Internet Access:
NoPrimary reference:
Chandrasekhar, M., and Geib, J. (2003). Hands-On Programs for Middle Level Students. WEPAN 2003 Conference, Chicago, Illinois.Comments:
The instrument uses pictures and diagrams to ask questions. The tool is used both as a pre and post test.
The tool is targeting female students. Respondents do not have to solve the problems; they have to just rate their confidence in being able to solve them.
