Student Computer Science Attitude Survey: CS Principles

Snapshot status or change in students' confidence and interest levels, and perceptions of belongingness in CS, usefulness of CS, and being encouraged in CS change as a result of participation in CS Principles (CSP). This assessment measures confidence, interest, belongingness, perceived usefulness of CS, and encouragement in computer science.

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Assessment Type:

Survey/Self-Assessment

Scale:

4-Point Likert scale

Publication Date:

Nov 22, 2017

Respondent:

Students within CS Principles or other computer science courses in 8th grade and beyond (13+)

Domain(s) Evaluated:

Engagement, Attitude / Behavior

Sample items:

Scale: 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = agree, 4 = strongly agree

I have self-confidence when it comes to computer science.

I am confident that I can solve problems by using computing

Reliability:

0.85-0.93

Validity:

Frequency:

Rarely

Administration time:

10-15 minutes

Requires a Computer:

No

Requires Internet Access:

No

Primary reference:

Haynie, K.C. and Packman, S. (2017). AP CS Principles Phase II: Broadening Participation in Computer Science Final Evaluation Report. Prepared for The College Board and the National Science Foundation, February 12, 2017. Skillman, NJ.

Comments:

STEM Criteria

Science

No

Technology

No

Engineering

No

Math

No
Contact

Kathy Haynie
Haynie Research and Evaluation
kchaynie@stanfordalumni.org