Relationship of Media Literacy Skills and Critical Thinking Ability of STEM

Students at Peñaranda National High School

Direction: Please read each statement carefully and choose the response that best
reflects your level of agreement.
Section 1: Socio-Demographic Information
Name (Optional):____________________________________
Sex: Age:
( ) Male ( ) 16 ( ) 18
( ) Female ( ) 17 ( ) 19

Grade Level: Section: ________________________

( ) 11
( ) 12

Family Income:
Below 10k
( ) 10k - 20. ( ) 30k - 40k
( ) 20k - 30k ( ) 40k Above

Section 2: Media Literacy

Statement Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
1. I am confident in my ability to
identify different types of media (e.g.,
news, advertising, social media).
2. I can distinguish between fact and
opinion in the information I consume.
3. I understand the purpose and bias
behind different sources of
information.
 4. I am able to evaluate the credibility
of information online.
5. I am aware of the different tactics
used in online manipulation and
misinformation.

6. I know how to verify information

online before sharing it with others.
7. I am comfortable researching and
finding reliable sources of
information.
8. I feel confident in my ability to
express myself clearly and effectively
through different media platforms.
9. I use information ethically,
respecting copyright and avoiding
plagiarism.
10. I recognize the potential impact of
media messages on my thoughts,
beliefs, and behaviors.
Section 3: Critical Thinking
Statement Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
1. I enjoy analyzing information and
questioning its accuracy.
2. I am comfortable considering
different perspectives before forming
an opinion.
3. I am able to identify the underlying
assumptions made in arguments.
4. I can recognize logical fallacies
and faulty reasoning in information.
5. I am skilled at evaluating evidence
and drawing reasoned conclusions
6. I am comfortable making decisions
based on critical analysis and not just
emotions or personal opinions.
7. I am open to changing my mind
based on new evidence or
information.
8. I am confident in my ability to solve
problems effectively and creatively.
9. I am able to communicate my
thoughts and reasoning clearly and
concisely.
10. I value critical thinking as an
important skill for lifelong learning and
success.

Section 4: Relationship between Medial Literacy and Critical Thinking

Statement Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly

Agree Disagree
1. My media literacy skills help me
think critically about information I
encounter online.
2. My critical thinking skills help me
evaluate the information I consume
through media.
3. I believe that developing strong
media literacy skills is essential for
being a critical thinker.
4. I believe that developing strong
critical thinking skills helps me
become a more informed media
consumer.
Section 5: Media Consumption and Habits:
1. How many hours do you spend on social media platforms per day?
( )Less than 1 hour. ( )1-2 hours
( )3-4 hours. ( )Over 4 hours

2. What types of online sources do you use most frequently for information? (Select all
that apply)
()News websites. ( )Social media
( )Educational websites ( )Search engine. ( )Other (please specify)

3. When you encounter information online that you are unsure about, what do you
typically do? (Select all that apply)
( )Ignore it. ( )Share it with others. ( )Other (please specify)
( )Ask a trusted source for clarification.
( )Look for additional information to verify it.

4. Do you believe that schools should offer more training on media literacy and critical
thinking?
( )Strongly Disagree. ( )Disagree ( ) Agree, ( ) Strongly Agree