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Identification with School Questionnaire (ISQ)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Identification with School Questionnaire includes 16 Likert-scale items assessing students' identification with or disidentification from school. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s website (or…Identity and Science Measure for Everyone (ISME) Questionnaire
Expert NotesStrengths:Developed from a social practice theory perspective of identity development
Cautions:Does not include “recognition”—whether and to what extent youth's identity work is recognized, legitimized, and validated by others
Topics: Student Well-BeingTags: Science educationThe ISME (Identity and Science Measure for Everyone) is a short questionnaire that asks about perceptions of self, perceptions and interest in science, and participation in science-related activities. It also covers majors/career aspirations, personal/family backgrounds, possible future selves, and…Inclusion of Other in the Self Scale (IOS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingSocial psychologist Arthur Aron and colleagues (1992) developed the single-item Inclusion of Other in the Self (IOS) scale to measure how close the respondent feels with another person or group. The IOS has been given to respondents as young as five years old (Cameron, 2006), as well as to teens…Indicators of Individual Growth and Development for Infants and Toddlers (IGDI)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingIndicators of Individual Growth and Development for Infants and Toddlers (IGDI) measure development outcomes for children between 6 and 42 months. IGDI assessments are evaluations of 6-minute play sessions with the child and require the use of a set of toys in addition to administration materials…Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) measures the environmental quality of childcare programs for children up to 30 months old. The instrument was originally developed in 1990 and is now offered in a revised version (Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised, ITERS-R). The 39…Insights (SELWeb)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingSELweb is an online, performance-based social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment system designed to measure social thinking skills and peer relationships. Subscore(s): Emotion Recognition, Social Perspective-Taking, Social Problem-Solving, Self Control Note: The overview provided for this…Instructional Climate Survey - Student (ICI-S)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Instructional Climate Survey-Student version (ICS-S) is a 20-item measure of students' perceptions of school climate created in 1988 in response to an increased focus on school climate as a causative factor in students dropping out of school. Each item is answered on a five-point Likert scale…Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe IDI examines how one engages cultural difference through reflection of past and current situations and experiences. An individual’s IDI profile report provides a perceived orientation score (how one sees themselves when interacting) and a developmental orientation score (how one actually…Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) consists of 28 items and measures 4 dimensions of empathy. Each dimension is composed of 7 items. All of the items are scored on a 5-point summative rating scale ranging from 1 "does not describe me well" to 5 "describes me very well." Subscore(s): Empathy…Inventory of Metacognitive Self-Regulation
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Inventory of Metacognitive Self-Regulation (IMSR) was developed to assess metacognitive awareness and self-regulatory competencies in the context of problem solving. Subscore(s): There are five subscores: Knowledge of cognition, Objectivity, Problem representation, Subtask monitoring, and…Inventory of School Climate (ISC-S)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Inventory of School Climate-Student version (ISC-S) is designed to asses 10 dimensions of school climate related to student adjustment. These dimensions include Teacher support, Consistency and clarity of rules and expectations, Student commitment and achievement orientation, Negative peer…Inventory of School Climate - Teacher (ISC - T)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Inventory of School Climate-Student version (ISC-S) is designed to asses 10 dimensions of school climate related to student adjustment. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s website (or other site…IONIC (ICAP to Measure by Observation Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science Practice Implementation in the Classroom)
Expert NotesStrengths:Student-focused, observation-based measure of NGSS practices.
Uses the ICAP framework to differentiate levels of scientific practice, supporting more fine-grained analysis than Likert-scale measures
Cautions:Requires observer training and shared interpretation of practice levels
Not yet tested for its ability to predict student outcomes such as achievement, inquiry skills, or motivation.
Topics: Student Well-BeingTags: Science educationThe IONIC (ICAP to Measure by Observation Next Generation Science Standards Science Practice Implementation in the Classroom) Observation is a lesson rating protocol to observe the eight scientific methods of the next generation science standards in K-12 science classrooms. This instrument contains…iSTEM Protocol
Expert NotesStrengths:Grounded in a theory of integrated STEM learning, the Productive Disciplinary Engagement (PDE) framework
Useful for both research and instructional improvement
Cautions:Requires training to ensure reliable use
Rating scales may be perceived by teachers as evaluative, so results may need to be translated into descriptive or formative feedback
Topics: Student Well-BeingTags: Science educationThe iSTEM Protocol is a classroom observation tool designed to assess the quality of integrated STEM instruction. It focuses on how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are meaningfully connected during lessons, with particular attention to problem-solving, real-world relevance,…Jackson Personality Inventory- Revised
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Jackson Personality Inventory-Revised (JPI-R) was designed to assess personality traits to predict an individual‘s behavior in a variety of settings and environments, including work, education, teams, and interpersonal situations. The JPI-R contains 300 true/false items and can be used to…Kaufman Domains of Creativity Scale (K-DOCS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThis instrument is a 50-item self-reported questionnaire. The items fall under the following 5 domains: Self/Everyday Creativity, Scholarly, Creativity, Performance Creativity (encompassing writing and music), Mechanical/Scientific Creativity, and Artistic Creativity. Participants rated themselves…Kids Coping Scale (KCS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Kids Coping Scale (KCS) measures stress and coping in children Subscore(s): There are three subscores: Emotion-focused coping, Problem-focused coping, Seeking social support Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the…Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) Character Report Card
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe KIPP Character Strengths framework combines the knowledge of teachers and character researchers to outline a set of abilities and attitudes critical to leading an engaged, happy, and successful life. It is used by the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), a network of 224 college-preparatory,…Lawrence's Self-Esteem Questionnaire (LAWSEQ)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingLAWSEQ measures self esteem and is appropriate for use with primary school children. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s website (or other site providing information about the instrument). This…LEAPS Student Voice Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingTranscend’s Leaps Student Voice Survey gathers evidence on the learner experience, fueling a future where education is equitable and liberating. The Leaps Student Voice Survey is a validated, easy-to-use tool designed to help communities understand the experiences of learners through the lens of…Learning Behaviors Scale (LBS)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Learning Behaviors Scale (LBS; McDermott et al., 1999) was developed as a standardized tool designed for efficient, unobtrusive observation of key learning behaviors that affect student learning. It is cost-effective and provides national norms, making it a practical choice for educators. The…Leisure Time in Science (LeTiS) Scale
Expert NotesStrengths:Covers multiple science domains including life, physical, Earth, and space science
Child-centered pictographic format that is easy for young children to understand
Avoids use of the term “science,” reducing confusion for early learners
Interview-based approach that supports comfort and engagement during administration
Suitable for use in pretest–posttest designs to detect changes in science attitudes
Cautions:Small number of items may limit coverage of science processes and content areas
Topics: Student Well-BeingTags: Science educationThe Leisure Time in Science (LeTiS) scale is an 8-item pictographic scale that measures attitude toward informal science. It assesses 5-6 year old perception using science-related pictures. This tool was developed as a way to measure science interest in children too young to be in formal science…Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire was developed to measure the degree to which children feel satisfaction with their peer relationships. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s…MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory (CDI)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory (CDI) is a parent-focused instrument measuring the communicative development of children aged 8-37 months. CDI allows professionals to screen and develop prognoses for language delays by tapping into parents‘ knowledge of their children‘s…Maryland S3 Climate Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe survey collects important information about relationships, engagement, the school environment, and safety. School leaders use results to learn about and improve the school community. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument…Maryland Safe and Supportive School Survey
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Maryland Safe and Supports School Survey was developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for Youth Violence Prevention in collaboration with project partners. Researchers from the Center undertook a comprehensive review of the literature focusing on the 3 domains of school climate (safety, engagement…Measure of Prosocial and Aggressive Behavior
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingPhysical and verbal aggression is a 20‐item scale (e.g.,” I threaten others”, “I get into fights) with five control items. Target items offer a description of a child’s behavior aimed at hurting others physically and verbally (Pastorelli et. al. 1997). Prosocial behavior was assessed by 10 items in…Measuring Mindsets, Essential Skills and Habits (MESH)
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Measuring MESH surveys assess students' Mindsets, Essential Skills and Habits (MESH). The surveys can be used to inform instruction and programming. Subscore(s): There are four subscores: Self-management, Growth mindset, Self-efficacy, Social awareness Note: The overview provided for…Mental Toughness Questionnaire MTQ-48
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe MTQ-48 assesses total MT and comprises four dimensions: challenge, commitment, confidence (subdivided into two components; interpersonal and own ability) and control (partitioned into two components; emotional and life). The MTQ-18 and MTQ-10 use items drawn directly from the MTQ-48. Subscore…Mental Toughness Scale for Adolescents
Expert NotesStrengths:Cautions:Topics: Student Well-BeingThe Mental Toughness Scale for Adolescents, examines the attributes of challenge, commitment, confidence (abilities and interpersonal), and control (life and emotion). Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or…