Academic Self-Perception.

This subscale is derived from the School Attitudes Assessment Survey (McCoach, 2002).
Description: This survey was designed to measure concepts related to youths
feelings about school. The academic self-perception subscale measures the
extent to which children have a positive self-perception about their academic
abilities. It is based upon research findings that show that children who have
a more positive self-perception exhibit greater academic achievement.
Ages: 12-18 (Grades 6-12).
Reliability: Alpha score is .88.
Number of Items: 5.
Scoring Procedures: Responses are in a 7-point Likert scale format ranging
from 1= Strongly Disagree to 7= Strongly Agree. A higher score indicates a
more positive academic self-assessment.
Permission: Not needed to use this scale.
Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements. In answering
each question, use a range from (1) to (7) where (7) stands for strongly agree and (1) stands
for strongly disagree. Please circle only one response choice per question.
Statement;
Strongly Disagree. Disagree .Slightly Disagree .Neither. agree nor Disagree Slightly Agree
Agree. Strongly Agree

1. I am confident in my scholastic abilities.
2. I do well in school.
3. I learn new concepts quickly.
4. I am successful.
5. I am confident in my ability to succeed in school.