Math Mindset and Attitudes Survey

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• Period 3

• Period 4

• Period 5

• Period 7

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Name (Last, First)

​I am interested in your ideas about mathematics. Your answers to the questions that follow will help me understand what you think mathematics is all about.

This survey is meant to allow for some free writing about math and answer some agree/disagree questions. For the free writing, it's ok to use sentence fragments, single words, or even repeat answers from previous questions.

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At what level would you rate your math skills?
(Very Poor = 1, Exceed Understanding = 5)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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Now, at what level would you rate your Algebra skills?
(Very Poor = 1, Exceed Understanding = 5)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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My mathematics ability?

• In the top 10%

• Above average

• Average

• Below average

• In the bottom 10%

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During this year, I plan to do the work assigned in the class.

• Always

• Most of the time

• About half the time

• Once in a while

• Almost never

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My work ethic for mathematics?

• In the top 10%

• Above average

• Average

• Below average

• In the bottom 10%

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How important is it for you to do well in math?

• Very important

• Sort of important

• Not very important

• Not important at all

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Mathematics is enjoyable and stimulating to me.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Mathematics is not important in everyday life.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

In mathematics you can be creative and discover things by yourself.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

I have never liked mathematics, and it is my most dreaded subject.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Students who have understood the mathematics they have studied will be able to solve any assigned problem in five minutes or less.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

I try to learn mathematics because it helps develop my mind and helps me think more clearly in general.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Using the web (or a computer) is a good way for me to learn mathematics.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Using the web (or a computer) is a good way for me to learn mathematics.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Mathematics is needed in order to keep the world running.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Mathematics is less important to people than art or literature.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Mathematics is important for my chosen profession.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Mathematics is needed in designing practically everything.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Communicating with other students helps me have a better attitude towards mathematics.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

I am interested and willing to acquire further knowledge of mathematics.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

Real mathematics problems can be solved by common sense instead of the mathematical rules you learn in school.

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Please tell us what you really think by clicking on the box corresponding to Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree.

I learn mathematics well from lectures.

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

I get to share my ideas in math.

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

I value the input of my peers when I’m working on a math problem

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

Math is about using the right formula.

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

I think I am good at math.

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

My peers think I am good at math.

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

Math is about discovering new ideas

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

In math, it's ok if I get an answer wrong.

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

I am allowed to learn at my own pace and not feel shamed if I'm slower than my peers.

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

Math is fun.

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Please select whether you Agree, Disagree or are Neutral/Not sure about the following statements.

I see mathematics as a subject I will use often throughout life.

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Free association: When you hear the word "math", what words pop into your head?

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Free write: What kinds of things do you do in your math classes?

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What would you like to do more of in math class? (2 minutes)

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What would you like to do less of in math class? (2 minutes)

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Do you think you are smart in math - why/why not?

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To produce my best work in math, I need....

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Free write: In your best estimation, what do mathematicians do?

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One of my strengths in math is.....

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One of my weakness in math is.....

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To read and really understand a challenging text, I need.....

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By the end of the year, I plan to achieve the following goal:

Things to keep in mind:

• Believe that talents can be developed and great abilities can be built over time

• View mistakes as an opportunity to develop

• Are resilient

• Believe that effort creates success

• Think about how they learn