Aspiring Young Scientists Survey (HSFTW24b)

ASPIRING YOUNG SCIENTISTS SURVEY

Or (“What do I Know (or Think) about Science?”)

Fieldset

• Instructions Please fill out this questionnaire as truthfully as possible. You don't need to provide any information (name, or email address) that would identify you, unless you feel comfortable doing so. For first 4 questions, seek the guidance of your teacher. All remaining questions must be answered independent of your teacher, though you ask him/her to explain the meaning of certain questions, if needed.

Biographical Information

• Teachers Name: *
• Teacher's Email: *
• Pick Code 1: *
  Ask your Teacher.Pre- (P)Post- (O)
• Pick Code 2: *
  Ask your Teacher.Treatment (T)Control (C)
• Student's Name (Optional):
• Gender: *
  MaleFemale
• How old are you, to nearest year? *This should be a number.
• Grade: *
  678Other.
• Section: *Write your section. A, B, C ... etc.
• School / Branch Name: *

PART A:

• 1. The age of the Earth is approximately: *
  A. 5,000 yearsB. 5 million yearsC. 5 billion yearsD. 13.8 billion years
• 2. Humans (as a species) have existed on Earth for (roughly): *
  A. 5,000-10,000 yearsB. 100,000-200,000 yearsC. 5-10 million yearsD. 5 billion years
• 3. All animals and plants have a DNA. True or False? *
  A. TrueB. False
• 4. Is radiation dangerous? *
  A. Some types of radiation are dangerous.B. All types of radiation are dangerous.C. All radiation can be dangerous if received with high intensity
• 5. The age of the Earth: *
  A. Can be determined accuratelyB. Can only be determined very approximatelyC. Is largely unknown

Part B:

• 6. The development of science and technology has been extremely beneficial to human civilization. *
  A. Strongly agreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sureD. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 7. Science brings more to humans than just technology. *
  A. Strongly agreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 8. Technology is more important than science. *
  A. Strongly agreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 9. Science often leads to bigger problems than what it tries to solve; it should be restrained. *
  A. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree not disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 10. I feel certain scientific topics should not be taught in school. *
  A. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 11. Science is not promoted enough in (our) Muslim culture. *
  A. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 12. Sometimes I feel science reaches different conclusions than what our faith teaches us. *
  A. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree

Part C:

• 13. Science is a way to understand how nature and the universe work. *
  A. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (Mostly)C. Not sure ( Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree
• 14. Science can prove anything, solve any problem, and answer any question. *
  A. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 15. Anything done scientifically will be accurate and reliable. *
  A. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 16. Different scientists may get different solutions to a given problem. *
  A. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 17. Science theories are infused with social, cultural & political values, as well as philosophical assumptions. *
  A. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree
• 18. Knowledge of what science is, what it can and cannot do, and how it works, is important for us all. *
  A. Strongly Agree B. Agree (mostly) D. DisagreeA. Strongly AgreeB. Agree (mostly)C. Not sure (Neither agree nor disagree)D. DisagreeE. Strongly disagree

Section

• 19. Do you like science? *
  A. YesB. NoC. Don’t Know
• What makes you like / or be inspired by or dislike science? Explain? *
• 20. Do you feel it is possible for you to become a Scientist/Doctor/ Engineer? *
  A. YesB. NoC. Don’t Know
• Would you consider becoming one? Explain why? *
• 21. Do you enjoy (working hard at) studying Science at School? *
  A. YesB. Yes, but not working hardC. No
• And why? Explain: *
• 22. Do you feel it is easy (for you) to get a good grade in Science? *
  A. YesB. NoC. Don’t Know
• 23. Have you read a science book (or watched a science documentary) at home in the last 3 months? *
  A. Only 1 book or documentaryB. More than 1 book or documentaryC. None
• 24. Have you made a science/technology project or a practical demonstration at home in the last 1 year? *
  A. At most 1B. More than 1C. None
• 25. What is your favorite subject at School? And the reason why? Explain: *
• 26. Do your parents expect you to be a Scientist/Doctor/Engineer/Computer Programmer? *
  A. YesB. NoC. Don't Know.
• DECLARATION: I have answered these questions without conferring with anyone or the internet. *
  YesNo.

 

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