Science Motivation Questionnaire (SMQ)
The 30-item Science Motivation Questionnaire (SMQ) assesses six components of students' motivation to learn science in college or high school courses. The SMQ assesses six components of motivation: intrinsically motivated science learning, extrinsically motivated science learning, relevance of learning science to personal goals, responsibility (self-determination) for learning science, confidence (self-efficacy) in learning science, & anxiety about science assessment.
Average Review: 
(4.0)
by anonymous,
Youth Development Advisor, University of California,
I like how the authors clearly set the context for taking the survey. This allows the participant to frame each question in very specific terms that are easily understood. The questions are clear and direct and would provide teachers, department…read entire review ...
by anonymous,
Front Range STEM Specialist, Colorado State Univeristy, 
I particularly like the concept of evaluating where the motivation for science originates. I find this tool to be quite original and I think that the content hints at the various motivators, which I find insightful. I don’t find this…read entire review ...
by Mike W.,
Mike William, , 
I use the Science Motivation Questionnaire II (newest version, 25 items) to find out how motivated (or unmotivated, in some cases) my students are to learn science. I use it pre and post in large classes. The SMQ-II is quick,…read entire review ...