Research Questionnaire (Adapted and Modified Research Questionnaire)

Instruction: Read each item carefully and put a check (/) to the equivalent level based on the
following scale.
Parameter Limit Description
5 Always This means that the item of an
indicator is always observed.

4 Often This means that the item of an

indicator is often observed.

3 Sometimes This means that the item of an

indicator is sometimes observed.

2 Seldom This means that the item of an

indicator is seldom observed.

1 Never This means that the item of an

indicator is never observed.

I. WORKING MEMORY
A. Procedural 5 4 3 2 1

When solving math problems…

1. I can usually figure out a way.

2. If I have trouble solving a problem, I try a new strategy.

3. I find an example that looks like the problem given and

follow the same steps.
4. I sometimes relate my personal experiences to the topic
being studied to understand math.
5. If I can see a formula that applies I don’t worry about the
underlying concept.
C. Ability to focus 5 4 3 2 1

When talking about focus...

1. I always remember what I am going to do; for example,
walk into a room and remember what you went there to.
2. In conversation, I can easily come up with a specific word
that I want
3. I don’t have trouble remembering a telephone number I
just looked up.
4. I don’t have trouble remembering details from a
newspaper or magazine I read earlier.
5. I always remember everything I wanted to buy.

B. Remembering Instructions 5 4 3 2 1

When remembering instructions, I…

1. Ask someone to help me remember or to remind me to
do something.
2. Write it down in a notebook.

3. Repeat something to myself at increasingly longer and

longer intervals so I will remember it.
4. Mentally trace steps in order to remember something

5. Organize information so I can remember it.

 II. ATTITUDE TOWARDS NUMERACY

D. Anxiety 5 4 3 2 1

During math class…

1. I believe that I will be able to get a good grade in my
mathematics course.
2. I feel comfortable when listening to mathematics
instructors in class.
3. I am confident that I will be able to complete every
assignment in a mathematics course.
4. I am not afraid to give an incorrect answer during my
mathematics class.
5. I get excited when asking questions in class.

E. Self-Efficacy 5 4 3 2 1
When talking about mathematical course…
1. I believe I can get an “A” when I am in a mathematics
course.
2. I feel confident when taking a mathematics test

3. I believe I am the type of person who can do

mathematics.
4. I feel confident enough to ask questions in my
mathematics class.
5. I believe I will be able to use mathematics in my future
career when needed.
F. Motivation 5 4 3 2 1

When talking about what I want to achieve…

1. My goal is to get better grades than most of the other
students in mathematics course.
2. My goal is to avoid performing poorly compared to other
students in mathematics course.
3. I look forward to working really hard in mathematics.
4. I want to learn as much as possible in mathematics.

5. I want to develop my mathematical skills.