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Table 3 Expectancy-value predictors of student test-taking effort
Expectancy-value | PISA variable (WLE index) | Example of item composing the PISA variable |
|---|---|---|
Expectancy of success & ability beliefs | Science self-efficacy (SCIEEFF) | ST129Q03TA: How easy do you think it would be for you to perform the following tasks on your own? Describe the role of antibiotics in the treatment of disease |
Environmental awareness (ENVAWARE) | ST092Q01TA: How informed are you about the following environmental issues? The increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere | |
Intrinsic value & cost | Enjoyment of science (JOYSCIE) | ST094Q01NA: How much do you disagree or agree with the statements about yourself below? I generally have fun when I am learning < broad science > topics |
Interest in broad science topics (INTBRSCI) | ST095Q01NA: To what extent are you interested in the following < broad science > topics? Biosphere (e.g. ecosystem services, sustainability) | |
Test anxiety (ANXTEST) | ST118Q01NA: To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about yourself? I often worry that it will be difficult for me taking a test | |
Science activities (SCIEACT) | ST146Q01TA: How often do you do these things? Watch TV programs about < broad science > |