Student Motivation Survey

Listed below are some statements that address high school students motivations to study and
perform well in school. Using the scale provided below, rate these statements to the extent to
which they are most applicable to you. Please check the best answer choice for each statement.

I study more

1
Strongly
disagree

2
Disagree

3
Not sure

4
Agree

5
Strongly
agree

1
Strongly
disagree

2
Disagree

3
Not sure

4
Agree

5
Strongly
agree

When I find the material to be

interesting and practical
When I like the teacher
When the class is difficult and I
am afraid of failing
When the class is easy and I can
get an easy A
When midterms and finals are
approaching

I am motivated to
study and do better in
school
Because I (or my family) have
paid so much for my education
(including ThinkTank)
Because studying makes me feel
good
Because I want to get good
grades
Because I actually want to know
the material
Because I believe I can apply
what I learn to my future
job/career
Because I want to graduate with
a high GPA
Because I want to get into a good
college
Because I dont want to
disappoint my family
Because I want to prove
something to myself
Because I want to outdo my
classmates/friends

My top reasons for

NOT studying are

1
Strongly
disagree

2
Disagree

3
Not sure

4
Agree

5
Strongly
agree

I have no time to study because

of work and family obligations
I have no time to study because
of sports and school activities
I would rather go out or hang out
with my friends
The environment at school (or at
ThinkTank) makes studying
difficult
I can get by just fine without
studying
I would not do well in the class
anyway
Ill never remember or use the
class content later on
I hate the class or topic
When my teacher is cool or
easy
Studying bores me and is a waste
of my time
I never get any kind of
recognition for doing well
anyway
In your words, what would you recommend to teachers about ways of increasing your motivation
and improving your academic performance?

What do you think demotivates you the most?

What motivates or would motivate you the most?

Finally, please circle/fill out the following information.

Gender:
Female

Male

High School: _________________________________

Grade:
9th

10th

11th

12th

GPA range:
2.0-2.5

2.51-3.0

3.01-3.5

3.51-4.0

Thank you so much for taking this survey and helping me with my project!