4-H Science Interest and Abilities Evaluation Questions

These question sets are for use with kids 12 years and older. We are currently
working on creating a corresponding set of answer categories that use smiley
faces for younger kids.

If possible, administer these questions pre and post program. The following 2
pages can be cut and pasted into your evaluation tool or use as is.

Any questions should be directed to Deb Dietrich, Berks County,

dad7@psu.edu, 610-378-1327.
Please help us learn a little bit more about your interest and abilities is
science. Answer these questions before your 4-H program begins, please.

Science Interest:

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.
(Select ONE in each row.)

Strongly Strongl
I don’t
Dis Disagre y
kn Agree
agr e Agr
ow
ee ee

a. I like science. 0 1 2 3 4

b. Science is boring. 0 1 2 3 4

c. Science is useful for solving everyday

0 1 2 3 4
problems.
d. When I graduate from high school, I would
0 1 2 3 4
like to have a job related to science.
e. I do science-related activities that are not for
0 1 2 3 4
schoolwork.

Science Abilities:

Please let us know how often each of these statements is true for you.
(Select ONE in each row.)

I don’t
Neve Sometime Usuall Alway
kno
r s y s
w
a. I can use specific science knowledge to form
0 1 2 3 4
a question.
b. I can ask a question that can be answered by
0 1 2 3 4
collecting data.
c. I can design a scientific
0 1 2 3 4
procedure/experiment to answer a question.

d. I can record data accurately. 0 1 2 3 4

 I don’t
Neve Sometime Usuall Alway
kno
r s y s
w
e. I can analyze the results of a scientific
0 1 2 3 4
investigation.

Now we’d like to know whether your interest and abilities in science have
changed as a result of participating in this 4-H Science Program.

Science Interest:

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.
(Select ONE in each row.)

Strongly Strongl
I don’t
Dis Disagre y
kn Agree
agr e Agr
ow
ee ee

f. I like science. 0 1 2 3 4

g. Science is boring. 0 1 2 3 4

h. Science is useful for solving everyday

0 1 2 3 4
problems.
i. When I graduate from high school, I would
0 1 2 3 4
like to have a job related to science.
j. I do science-related activities that are not for
0 1 2 3 4
schoolwork.

Science Abilities:

Please let us know how often each of these statements is true for you.
(Select ONE in each row.)

I don’t
Neve Sometime Usuall Alway
kno
r s y s
w
f. I can use specific science knowledge to form
0 1 2 3 4
a question.
g. I can ask a question that can be answered by
0 1 2 3 4
collecting data.
 I don’t
Neve Sometime Usuall Alway
kno
r s y s
w
h. I can design a scientific
0 1 2 3 4
procedure/experiment to answer a question.

i. I can record data accurately. 0 1 2 3 4

j. I can analyze the results of a scientific

0 1 2 3 4
investigation.