TABLE 1

HSLS:09 Items Chosen to Comprise Motivational Scales

Motivation Scale
Prompt ItemScale of Measurement
Identity 
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?Likert, 1-4
1. You see yourself as a math personStrongly Agree
2. Others see you as a math personAgree
 Disagree
 Strongly Disagree
Interest 
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your fall 2009 math course?Likert 1-4
 Strongly Agree
1. You are enjoying this class very muchAgree
2. You think this class is a waste of your time (R)Disagree
3. You think this class is boring (R)Strongly Disagree
Utility 
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the usefulness of your Fall 2009 math course? What students learn in this course …Likert 1-4
 Strongly Agree
1. is useful for everyday life.Agree
2. will be useful for college.Disagree
3. will be useful for a future career.Strongly Disagree
Self-Efficacy 
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your fall 2009 math course?Likert 1-4
 Strongly Agree
1. You are confident that you can do an excellent job on tests in this courseAgree
2. You are certain that you can understand the most difficult material presented in the text-Disagree
book used in this courseStrongly Disagree
3. You are certain that you can master the skills being taught in this course
4. You are confident that you can do an excellent job on assignments in this course
Effort 
How often do you …Likert 1-4
1. go to class without your homework done? (R)Never
2. go to class without pencil or paper? (R)Rarely
3. go to class without books? (R)Sometimes
4. go to class late? (R)Often
During a typical weekday during the school year how many hours do you spend working on math homework and studying for math class?Multiple Choice:
 < 1 hour
 1 to 2 hours
 2 to 3 hours
 3 to 4 hours
 4 to 5 hours
 5 or more hours

Note: (R) indicates reverse scored items.

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