BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
COIMBATORE
STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN MATHEMATICS SCALE (SIM)
Dr. S.P. DENISIA MADHAVAN E
Professor and Director Research Scholar,
Department and Centre for Women’s Studies Bharathiar University.
Mother Teresa Women’s University

Instruction: This scale is to find how far secondary school students are interested in activities
related to Mathematics. Three activities or statements are given below against each number. 50 sets
of activities that you would like to do usually are given under three options A, B and C. You are
free to indicate your choice/ preference by choosing any one activity of the three options. Mark your
preferences with a cross mark () under the column heading, A. B and C in the separate answer
sheet.

caHepiyg;gs;sp khztHfsplk; cs;s fzpjj;jpd; kPjhd MHtk; gw;wpa mwpe;J

nfhs;Sk; tifapy; ,e;j Nfs;tpj; njhFg;gpy; 50 tpdhf;fs; jug;gl;Ls;sd. xt;nthd;wpYk;
A, B kw;Wk; C vd %d;W thf;fpaq;fs; jug;;gl;Ls;sd. mtw;wpid ftdkhf gbj;J Ghpe;J
nfhz;L> mjpy; cq;fSila kpfTk; tpUg;gkhd nraYf;Fhpa gjpiy (A or B or C)
tl;lkplTk;.

S. No Statement (thf;fpaq;fs;)

1 A Becoming a Mathematician. fzpjtpay; ty;Yduhjy;

B Becoming a Scientist. mwptpay; ty;Yduhjy;
C Becoming a Sociologist. r%ftpay; ty;Yduhjy;

2 A Like to spend more time for studying Mathematics

mjpf Neuk; fzpjg; ghlk; gbg;gjw;Fr; nrytpl tpUk;Gjy;
B Like to spend more time for studying Science
mjpf Neuk;; mwptpay; ghlk; gbg;gjw;Fr; nrytpl tpUk;Gjy;
C Like to spend more time for studying Social science
mjpf Neuk; r%f mwptpay; ghlk; gbf;f nrytpl tpUk;Gjy;

3 A Learning about the Multiplication Table. ngUf;fy; tha;g;ghL fw;wy;

B Learning about the human anatomy. kdpj clw;$W gw;wp fw;wy;
C Learning about the structure of earth. G+kpapd; mikg;G gw;wp fw;wy;.

4 A To study the biography of Srinivasa Ramanujam. fzpj Nkij ,uhkD[j;jpd;

tuyhw;iwg; gbj;jy;.
B To study the biography of Dr. Abdul Khalam. mg;Jy; fyhkpd; tuyhw;iwg; gbj;jy;
C To study the biography of Mahathma Gandhi. kfhj;kh fhe;jpabfspd; tuyhw;iwg;
gbj;jy;
5 A Discuss with others about Modern Mathematics. gpwhplk; etPd fzpjk; gw;wp
tpthjpj;jy;.
B Discuss with others about health and hygiene. gpwhplk; cly; kw;Wk; Rfhjhuk;
njhlHghf tpthjpj;jy;
C Discuss with others about Politics. gpwhplk; murpay; gw;wp tpthjpj;jy;
S. No Statement (thf;fpaq;fs;)

6 A Learning about rules of mathematical games. fzpj tpisahl;;L tpjpfis fw;Wf;

nfhs;Sjy;.
B Learning about rules of scientific games. mwptpay; tpisahl;L tpjpfis fw;Wf;
nfhs;Sjy;
C Learning rules of physical games. cly; tpisahl;L tpjpfis fw;Wf; nfhs;Sjy;

7 A In magazines attempt to solve mathematics puzzles

gj;jphpiffspy; ,Uf;Fk; fzpjg;GjpHfis jPHf;f Kaw;rp nra;jy;
B In magazines attempt to complete the word puzzle
gj;jphpiffspy; ,Uf;Fk; thf;fpag;GjpHfis Kbf;f Kaw;;rpj;jy;
C In magazines attempt to colour pictures
gj;jphpiffspy; ,Uf;Fk; glq;fSf;F tz;zk; jPl;Ljy;

8 A On holidays, Do mathematical sums. tpLKiw ehl;fspy; fzf;Ffis NghLjy;

B On holidays, play games. tpLKiw ehl;fspy; tpisahLjy;
C On holidays, Watch movies. tpLKiw ehl;fspy; glk; ghHj;jy;

9 A On home, Helping parents in preparing family budget. tPl;by;> FLk;g tuT nryT
jpl;lkplYf;F cjTjy;
B On home, purchasing the household things. tPl;by;> tPl;Lrhkhd;fs; thq;fp tUjy;
C On home, help to clean the house. tPl;bidj; Jilg;gjw;F cjTjy;

10 A To be a member in Mathematics Club. fzpjf;fof cWg;gpduhjy;

B To be a member in Science Club. mwptpay; fofj;jpy; cWg;gpduhjy;.
C To be a member in Literary Club. nkhopf;fof cWg;gpduhjy;.
11 A In the School, help in conducting Maths Exhibition. gs;spapy;> fzpjf; fz;fhl;rp
elj;jpl JizGhpjy;
B In the School, help in conducting Science Exhibition. gs;spapy;> mwptpayl
fz;fhl;rp elj;jpl JizGhpjy;
C In the School, help in Cultural meet. gs;spapy;> fyhr;rhu tpoh elj;jpl JizGhpjy;

12 A Helping brother or sister to learn Mathematics. rNfhju> rNfhjhpf;F fzpjk; fw;wpl

Jiz nra;jy;
B Helping brother or sister to learn Science. rNfhju> rNfhjhpf;F mwptpay; fw;wpl
Jiz nra;jy;
C Helping brother or sister to learn English. rNfhju> rNfhjhpf;F Mq;fpyk; fw;wpl
Jiz nra;jy;
13 A Observing geometrical figures present in nature. ,aw;ifapYs;s tbtpay;
cUtq;fis Muha;jy;
B Observing the motor items. thfdq;fis Muha;jy;
C Observing birds. Gwitfis Muha;jy;
14 A Learning about the growth of Mathematics. fzpj tsHr;rpapidg; gw;wp
fw;Wf;nfhs;jy;
B Learning about the growth of Science. mwptpay; tsHr;rpapidg; gw;wp
fw;Wf;nfhs;jy;
C Learning about the growth of Language. nkhopapd; tsHr;rpapidg; gw;wp
fw;Wf;nfhs;jy;
S. No Statement (thf;fpaq;fs;)

15 A Learning New theorem in Mathematics. Gjpa fzpj Njw;wj;ij fw;Wf;nfhs;jy;

B Learning about the Science Concept. mwptpay; fUj;Jf;fis gw;wp fw;Wf;nfhs;jy;
C Learning about the land structures. epy mikg;G gw;wp fw;Wf;nfhs;jy;
16 A Preparing Album using pictures in mathematics. fzpjg;glq;fs; gw;wpa Gifg;glj;
njhFg;ig jahhpj;jy;
B Preparing Album using pictures in Science. mwptpay; gw;wpa Gifg;glj; njhFg;ig
jahhpj;jy;
C Preparing Album using pictures in history. tuyhW gw;wpa Gifg;glj; njhFg;ig
jahhpj;jy;
17 A Drawing mathematics shapes. fzpj cUtq;fis tiujy;
B Drawing Biological shapes. capH cUtq;fis tiujy;
C Drawing maps in social science. r%f mwptpaypy; tiuglj;ij tiujy;
18 A Getting Job in a Bank. tq;fpapy; gzp ngWjy;
B Getting Job in a factory. njhopw;rhiyapy; gzp ngWjy;
C Getting Job in Uniformed service. rPUilg;gzpahsH gzp ngWjy;
19 A Studying about the foreign currency & Share market. ntspehLfspy; gzk; kw;Wk;
gq;Fr;re;ij gw;wp gbj;jy;
B Studying about scientific advancement in foreign country. ntspehl;L mwptpay;
Kd;Ndw;wk; gw;wp gbj;jy;
C Studying about the innovative agricultural methods in abroad. ntspehLfspy;
gad;gLj;Jk; Gjpa tptrha Kiwag;gw;wp gbj;jy;

20 A To study the structure of Pyramid. gpukpLfspd; mikg;G gw;wp fw;Wf;nfhs;Sjy;

B To study the structure of Atoms. mZf;fspd; mikg;G gw;wp fw;Wf;nfhs;Sjy;
C To study the structure of Micro –organism. Ez;ZapHfspd; mikg;G gw;wp
fw;Wf;nfhs;Sjy;
21 A I am interesting to collect various coins. gy;NtW tif ehzaq;fis Nrfhpf;Fk;
MHtk; vdf;Fz;L
B I am interesting to collect various car & toys. gy;NtW fhH kw;Wk; nghk;ikfs;
Nrfhpf;Fk; MHtk; vdf;Fz;L
C I am interesting to collect various stamps. gy;NtW mQ;ry; jiyfis Nrfhpf;Fk;
MHtk; vdf;Fz;L
22 A I wish to become a world famous mathematician. cyfg;Gfo; ngw;w fzpj
ty;YduhtNj vdJ tpUg;gk;
B I wish to become a world famous Scientist. cyfg;Gfo; ngw;w mwptpay;
NkijahtJ vdJ tpUg;gk;
C I wish to become a world famous Sportsman. cyfg;Gfo; ngw;w tpisahl;L
tPudhtJ vdJ tpUg;gk;

23 A To buy books having mathematics puzzles. fzpjg;GjpHfs; mlq;fpa Gj;jfq;fis

thq;Fjy;
B To buy books having cartoons & stories. glf;fij nfhz;l Gj;jfq;fis
thq;Fjy;
C To buy books having grammar. ,yf;fz E}y;fis thq;Fjy;
S. No Statement (thf;fpaq;fs;)

24 A Making Clay models of Mathematical Models. fspkz;zhy; fzpj khjphpfisr;

nra;Ntd;.
B Making Clay models of animals. fspkz;zhy; tpyq;F nghk;ikfs; nra;Ntd;
C Making Clay models of gods. fspkz;zhy; flTs; nghk;ikfisr; nra;Ntd;

25 A To imitate Mathematics teacher. fzpj Mrphpaiug; gpd;gw;WfpNwd;

B To imitate Science teacher. mwptpay; Mrphpaiug; gpd;gw;WfpNwd;
C To imitate Language teacher. nkhopg;ghl Mrphpaiug; gpd;gw;WfpNwd;
26 A Learning formula in Mathematics. fzpj #j;jpuq;fis fw;Wf; nfhs;Sjy;
B Learning formula in Science. mwptpay; #j;jpuq;fis fw;Wf; nfhs;Sjy;
C Learning about historical events. tuyhw;W epfo;Tfis fw;Wf; nfhs;Sjy;

27 A Doing mathematical problems in leisure time. Xa;T Neuq;fspy; fzf;Ffis

jPHj;jy;
B Drawing pictures in leisure time. Xa;T Neuq;fspy; glq;fis tiujy;
C Doing transcription in leisure time. Xa;T Neuq;fspy; gb vLj;jy;
28 A Interested to play with mathematical riddles. fzpjg; GjpHfis Nghl;L
tpisahLtjpy; MHtk;.
C Interested to play songs. ghly;fis Nfl;gjpy; MHtk;.
29 A Doing mathematics problems in home. tPl;by; fzpjf; fzf;Ffisr; nra;jy;
B Doing Science questions in home. tPl;by; mwptpay; Nfs;tpfisr; nra;jy;
C Doing Poetry and grammar work in home. tPl;by; nra;As; kw;Wk; ,yf;fzk;
gbj;jy;
30 A Take part in mathematics quiz. fzpj tpdhbtpdhtpy; gq;Nfw;wy;
B Take part in Science Modelling. mwptpay; khjphpfis cUthf;Ftjpy;
gq;Nfw;wy;
C Take part in Elocution. Ngr;Rg;Nghl;bapy; gq;Nfw;wy;

31 A To argue about mathematics subject with friends. fzpjg;ghlj;ijg; gw;wp

ez;gHfsplk; tpthjpj;jy;
B To argue about planets and astronomy. Nfhs;fs; kw;Wk; thdtpay; gw;wp
ez;gHfsplk; tpthjpj;jy;
C To argue about spiritual matters with friends. Md;kPfk; gw;wp ez;gHfsplk;
tpthjpj;jy;
32 A Like to be in charge of income and expenditure during educational tour
fy;tpr; Rw;Wyhtpy; tuT nryT fzf;fPl;Lg; nghWg;ghsuhf tpUk;Gjy;.
B Like to be in charge of food & serving. czT kw;Wk; ghpkhWjy; nghWg;ghsuhf
tpUk;Gjy;
C Like to be in charge of first aid. Kjy; cjtpf;F nghWg;ghsuhf tpUk;Gjy;.
33 A Delivering speech on Economic issues. nghUshjhu gpur;ridfs; gw;wpg; NgRjy;.
B Delivering speech about Environmental issues. Rw;Wr;#oy; epfo;Tfisg; gw;wp
NgRjy;
C Delivering speech about linguistic issues. nkhopg;gpur;ridfisg; gw;wpg; NgRjy;
S. No Statement (thf;fpaq;fs;)

34 A Understanding the use of measurements. msTfspd; gad;ghl;ilg;

Ghpe;Jnfhs;Sjy;.
B Understanding the use of Electrical items. kpd;rhjdq;fspd; gad;ghl;ilg;
Ghpe;Jnfhs;Sjy;
C Understanding the use of medicine. kUj;Jtj;jpd; gad;ghl;ilg;
Ghpe;Jnfhs;Sjy;
35 A Listening the description regarding the contribution of mathematics to the modern
world. etPd cyfj;jpw;fhd fzpjj;jpd; gq;fspg;gpidg; gw;wp Nfl;ly;
B Listening the description regarding the progress of science. mwptpay; tsH;r;rp gw;wp
Nfl;Lf;nfhs;Sjy;
C Listening the description regarding the cultural progress of humanity. kdpj
fyhr;rhu tsH;r;rp gw;wp Nfl;Lf;nfhs;Sjy;

36 A Reading books on Ancient Indian Mathematics. gz;ila ,e;jpa fzpjj;ijg;

gw;wpa Gj;jfq;fis thrpj;jy;
B Reading books on Scientific Inventions. mwptpay; fz;Lgpbg;G njhlHghd
Gj;jfq;fis thrpj;jy;
C Reading books on Plants and animals. jhtuq;fs; kw;Wk; tpyq;Ffs; gw;wpa
Gj;jfq;fis thrpj;jy;

37 A During holidays, learning Computer. tpLKiwfspy; fzpzp fw;Wf; nfhs;Sjy;

B During holidays, learning Karate. tpLKiwfspy; fuhj;Nj fw;Wf;nfhs;Sjy;
C During holidays, learning Yoga. tpLKiwfspy; Nahfh fw;Wf;nfhs;Sjy;
38 A Obtaining a job on designing. tbtikg;Gfs; njhlHghd gzpiag; ngWjy;.
B Obtaining a job on operation of machines. fUtpfis ,af;Fk; gzpiag; ngWjy;
C Obtaining a job on Teaching. Mrphpag;gzpia ngWjy;
39 A Learning to recognise the mathematical forms in the households. tPl;bYs;s fzpj
cUtq;fisg; Ghpe;Jzuf; fw;Wf;nfhs;Sjy;
B Learning the scientific names of the things used in house (salt, washing soda etc)
tPl;by; gad;gLj;jg;gLk; nghUl;fspd; mwptpay; ngaHfis fw;Wf;nfhs;Sjy;
C Learning the botanical names of plants found in nature. ,aw;ifapy; cs;s
jhtuq;fspd; jhtutpay; ngaHfis fw;Wf;nfhs;Sjy;.
40 A Understanding the Mathematics Theorem. fzpjj; Njw;wj;ijg; Ghpe;J
nfhs;Sjy;
B Understanding the science Theory. mwptpay; Nfhl;ghl;ilg; Ghpe;J nfhs;Sjy;
C Understanding the Social Theory. r%ff; Nfhl;ghl;ilg; Ghpe;J nfhs;Sjy;
41 A During dress purchase, Note the price. Milfs; thq;Fk;NghJ tpiyia
Muha;jy;.
B During dress purchase, Note the materials. juj;jpid Muha;jy;.
C During dress purchase, note the colour. tz;zq;fis Muha;jy;.
42 A At a park, speak about the design and structure. G+q;fhtpd; mikg;G kw;Wk;
tiufiy gw;wp NgRjy;
B At a park, speak about the plants & trees. G+q;fhtpw;Fr; nry;Yifapy;> kuk;>
nrbfisg;gw;wpg; NgRjy;
C At a park, speak about the nature. ,aw;ifr; #oiyg;gw;wp NgRjy;
S. No Statement (thf;fpaq;fs;)

43 A To know about Income of the family. FLk;g tUkhdj;ijg; gw;wpj; njhpe;J

nfhs;Sjy;;
B To know about relatives of the family FLk;g cwtpdHfis gw;wpj; njhpe;J
nfhs;Sjy;
C To know about the interest of the family members FLk;g cWg;gpdHfspd;
tpUg;gq;fisg; gw;wpj; njhpe;J nfhs;Sjy;.
44 A Willing to select mathematics related course in higher studies. caH fy;tpapy;
fzpjk; rhHe;j ghlg;gphpit NjHT nra;a tpUk;Gjy;
B Willing to select science related course in higher studies. caH fy;tpapy;
mwptpay; rhHe;j ghlg;gphpit NjHT nra;a tpUk;Gjy;
C Willing to select arts related course in higher studies. caH fy;tpapy; fiy rhHe;j
ghlg;gphpit NjHT nra;a tpUk;Gjy;
45 A I feel, my achievement in Mathematics is the result of my hard work.
fzpjg;ghlj;jpy; ehd; ngWk; ntw;wpia vdJ fbd ciog;gpd; gydhf
czHNtd;
B I feel, my achievement in Science is the result of my hard work. mwptpay;
ghlj;jpy; ehd; ngWk; ntw;wpia vdJ fbd ciog;gpd; gydhf czHNtd;
C I feel, my achievement in social science is the result of my hard work. r%f
mwptpay; ghlj;jpy; ehd; ngWk; ntw;wpia vdJ fbd ciog;gpd; gydhf
czHNtd;
46 A Knowing various geometrical patterns on Earth. G+Nyhf mikg;Gfis njhpe;J
nfhs;Sjy;.
B Knowing various seasons on Earth. gy;tif fhyepiyfis njhpe;J
nfhs;Sjy;.
C Knowing various spices on Earth. G+kpapy; cs;s gy;tif caphpadq;fis
njhpe;J nfhs;Sjy;.
47 A Wish to learn the distance between Earth and Moon. G+kpf;Fk; epyhtpw;Fk;
,ilNaAs;s J}uj;ijf; fw;Wf;nfhs;s tpUk;Gjy;
B Wish to know about the minerals in Moon epytpy; cs;s gy;tif tsq;fis
gw;wp njhpe;J nfhs;s tpUk;Gjy;
C Wish to know the stories about moon. epyhitg; gw;wpa fijfis njhpe;J
nfhs;s tpUk;Gjy;.
48 A Willing to attend Mathematics Class. fzpjtFg;gpy; fye;J nfhs;s tpUk;Gjy;
B Willing to attend Science Class. mwptpay; tFg;gpy; fye;J nfhs;s tpUk;Gjy;.
C Willing to attend Language Class. nkhopg;ghl tFg;gpy; fye;J nfhs;s
tpUk;Gjy;
49 A Watching TV shows about Mathematics. fzpjk; njhlghd njhiyf;fhl;rp
epfo;rr
; pfis ghHj;jy;.
B Watching TV shows about Science. mwptpay; njhlHghd njhiyf;fhl;rp
epfo;rr
; pfis ghHj;jy;.
C Watching TV shows about Environment. Rw;Wr;#oy; njhlghd njhiyf;fhl;rp
epfo;rr
; pfis ghHj;jy;.
50 A Learning Mathematics will help in daily life. fzpjk; fw;Wf;nfhs;tJ md;whl
tho;f;iff;F cjTk;.
B Learning science will help in daily life. mwptpay; fw;Wf;nfhs;tJ md;whl
tho;f;iff;F cjTk;.
C Learning history will help in daily life. tuyhW fw;Wf;nfhs;tJ md;whl
tho;f;iff;F cjTk;.