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    The document is a survey measuring beliefs about mathematics and problem-solving. It contains 26 statements about mathematics that respondents are asked to rate on a scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree. The statements cover topics such as whether mathematical skill is innate or learned, the importance of basic knowledge and different examples in developing skills, and beliefs about problem-solving strategies and the role of mathematics in daily life and careers.

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    The document is a survey measuring beliefs about mathematics and problem-solving. It contains 26 statements about mathematics that respondents are asked to rate on a scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree. The statements cover topics such as whether mathematical skill is innate or learned, the importance of basic knowledge and different examples in developing skills, and beliefs about problem-solving strategies and the role of mathematics in daily life and careers.

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    Mathematics and Problem-solving Belief Scale

    Mathematics and Problem-solving Belief Scale


    Name: _______________________________________
    Name: _______________________________________
    DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully and circle the response which best describes
    your beliefs about each item. There are no right or wrong answers. DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully and circle the response which best describes
    Scale: 1 – Strongly Disagree 4 – Agree your beliefs about each item. There are no right or wrong answers.
    2 – Disagree 5 – Strongly Agree Scale: 1 – Strongly Disagree 4 – Agree
    3 – Not Certain 2 – Disagree 5 – Strongly Agree
    27.Mathematical skill is gained by studying. 1 2 3 4 5 3 – Not Certain
    28.Mathematical skill is innate. 1. Mathematical skill is gained by studying. 1 2 3 4 5
    29.Mathematical success is gained by studying. 2. Mathematical skill is innate.
    30.The most important factor in mathematical success is 3. Mathematical success is gained by studying.
    intelligence 4. The most important factor in mathematical success is
    31.Mathematics lectures need to enjoyed in order to be intelligence
    successful. 5. Mathematics lectures need to enjoyed in order to be
    32.Basic knowledge is important in the development of successful.
    mathematical skill. 6. Basic knowledge is important in the development of
    33.Different examples given in class activities develop mathematical skill.
    mathematical skill. 7. Different examples given in class activities develop
    34.Mathematics generally relates to daily life. mathematical skill.
    35.Mathematics is an abstract concept not connected to daily life. 8. Mathematics generally relates to daily life.
    36. Mathematics is a very general science. 9. Mathematics is an abstract concept not connected to daily life.
    37. Mathematics is important to me. 10. Mathematics is a very general science.
    38. I can use mathematics in my life through technology. 11. Mathematics is important to me.
    39. In order to solve a given problem it needs to be understood. 12. I can use mathematics in my life through technology.
    40. Dealing with problems provides new ways to find solutions. 13. In order to solve a given problem it needs to be understood.
    41. It is unnecessary to deal with problems that take a long time to 14. Dealing with problems provides new ways to find solutions.
    solve. 15. It is unnecessary to deal with problems that take a long time to
    42. Mathematics is worthwhile. solve.
    43. As a science, mathematics is used in many profession. 16. Mathematics is worthwhile.
    44. Mathematics is important in terms of making life easy. 17. As a science, mathematics is used in many profession.
    45. Mathematics is important in developing intelligence. 18. Mathematics is important in terms of making life easy.
    46. Mathematics has less importance in daily life. 19. Mathematics is important in developing intelligence.
    47. Mathematics in daily life only matters for making calculations. 20. Mathematics has less importance in daily life.
    48. Developing strategies for solving problems is more important 21. Mathematics in daily life only matters for making calculations.
    than finding the solution. 22. Developing strategies for solving problems is more important
    49. Both the result of a problem and method of solving are than finding the solution.
    important. 23. Both the result of a problem and method of solving are
    50. If given enough time and information, I can solve any problem. important.
    51. If I have enough prior knowledge, I can solve any problem. 24. If given enough time and information, I can solve any problem.
    52. Reaching a solution is more important than developing 25. If I have enough prior knowledge, I can solve any problem.
    strategies for the solution. 26. Reaching a solution is more important than developing
    strategies for the solution.

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