Table 2 mATSI and mATSI:2 items

Perception of the teacher

1. tchrints—Science teachers make science interesting

2. tchrpres—Science teachers present material in an interesting way

3. Science teachers are willing to give us individual help*

Anxiety toward science

1. sciintmd—It makes me nervous to even think about doing science^†

2. scitlknv—I feel tense/nervous when someone talks to me about science^†

3. sciscare—It scares me to have to take a science class^†

4. When I hear the word "science", I have a feeling of dislike*

5. I have a good feeling toward science*

Value of science to society

1. scipbslv—Science is useful for solving the problems of everyday life^†

2. scihlpfl—Science is helpful in understanding today’s world^†

3. scistudy—Most people should study some science

4. sciimprt—Science is of great importance to a country’s development

5. It is important to know science in order to get a good job*

Self-confidence in science

1. cntustnd—No matter how hard I try, I cannot understand science^†

2. scieasy—Science is easy for me

3. sciustnd—I usually understand what we are talking about in science

4. scipoor—I do not do very well in science

5. I often think, "I cannot do this", when a science assignment seems hard*

Desire to do science

1. scienjoy—Science is something which I enjoy very much^†

2. scichlng—I like the challenge of science assignments^†

3. scilearn—I have a real desire to learn science^†

4. scifavsb—Science is one of my favorite subjects

5. I would like to do some reading in science which has not been assigned to me*

6. Sometimes I read ahead in our science book*

7. It is important to me to understand the work I do in the science class*