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Learning Interest and Academic Self-Esteem Test

Understand a child’s interest in learning and confidence across key subjects in about 5 minutes. Fast, kid-friendly insights help spot low motivation or self-doubt and guide targeted support.

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Questions: 245 minutes

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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Psychologist with 25 years of experience

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How the Scales are Structured

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24/30

Motivation for Physical Education (MfPE)

Measures the child’s motivation and positive attitude toward engaging in physical exercise.

Low motivation

Moderate motivation

High motivation

6 – 14: Low motivation | 15 – 22: Moderate motivation | 23 – 30: High motivation

A score of 24 falls in the High motivation range, suggesting strong interest and a generally positive attitude toward physical activity.

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15/30

Motivation to Study Natural Sciences (MtSNS)

Assesses the student’s motivation and interest in studying natural science subjects.

Low motivation

Moderate motivation

High motivation

6 – 14: Low motivation | 15 – 22: Moderate motivation | 23 – 30: High motivation

A score of 15 falls in the Moderate motivation range, suggesting a situational or uneven interest in natural science subjects rather than strong sustained engagement.

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20/30

Motivation to Learn the Russian Language (MtLtRL)

Measures the child’s motivation and positive attitude toward learning the Russian language.

Low motivation

Moderate motivation

High motivation

6 – 13: Low motivation | 14 – 22: Moderate motivation | 23 – 30: High motivation

A score of 20 indicates moderate motivation, suggesting generally positive engagement with Russian language learning with some variability in interest or perceived ease.

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13/30

Motivation to Study Mathematics (MtSM)

Measures a student's motivation and positive attitude toward studying mathematics.

Low

Moderate

High

6 – 13: Low | 14 – 22: Moderate | 23 – 30: High

A score of 13 falls in the Low range, suggesting reduced interest and engagement with mathematics compared with higher scores on this scale.

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19/60

Academic Self-Esteem (ASE)

Measures how confidently a student perceives their academic abilities and achievements.

Low

Moderate

High

12 – 27: Low | 28 – 43: Moderate | 44 – 60: High

A score of 19 falls in the Low range, suggesting the student may underestimate their academic abilities and feel less confident about their achievements.

example score

48/60

Learning Interest (LI)

Measures a child’s intrinsic motivation and engagement in learning across school subjects.

Low

Moderate

High

12 – 27: Low | 28 – 43: Moderate | 44 – 60: High

A score of 48 falls in the High range, suggesting strong academic interest and active engagement in learning activities.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School Psychologist Screening

44%OF USERS

School psychologists use it to quickly spot students who are losing interest in subjects or have low confidence in their abilities.

Teachers Tracking Motivation

33%OF USERS

Teachers and class advisors take it to monitor how students feel about key subjects and whether changes in teaching improve engagement.

Parents Seeking Insight

23%OF USERS

Parents use it to understand why a child avoids certain subjects and where support could boost self-esteem and effort.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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motivation to engage in physical exercise (mteipe)

Average

23.7

Normal range

19.7 — 27.7

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motivation for studying natural science subjects (mfsnss)

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19.2 — 26.7

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motivation for learning the Russian language (mfltRl)

Average

18.6

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15.2 — 22

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motivation to study mathematics (mtsm)

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18.2

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15.1 — 21.4

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Academic Self-Esteem (AS)

Average

30.1

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21.3 — 38.8

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Academic Interest (AI)

Average

36.1

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28.7 — 43.6

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

- Do not like at all
- Do not like
- Neither like nor dislike
- Like
- Like very much
- Do not like it at all
- Do not like it
- Neither like nor dislike
- Like it
- Like it very much
- I do not like it at all
- I do not like it
- Somewhat
- I like it
- I like it very much

These are 3 of the 24 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Learning Interest and Academic Self-Esteem Test - Symptoms and Signs

self-esteem

academic motivation

This brief self-report measure is designed to screen students’ learning-related interest and perceived academic competence across common school subjects. Learning Interest and Academic Self-Esteem can be administered in group or individual settings and is typically appropriate for use in educational or school-based psychological contexts (Morris Rosenberg).

The instrument includes 24 items and takes about 5 minutes to complete. Items are intended to capture the student’s interest in learning and confidence in academic performance, supporting identification of areas where motivation or self-evaluation may be comparatively low.

Results from Learning Interest and Academic Self-Esteem may be used to inform educational planning, guide targeted supports, and monitor change over time (e.g., following instructional interventions), alongside other clinical, educational, and contextual information.

Author: John L. Holland, Morris Rosenberg

Literature: Eccles, J. S., & Wigfield, A. Motivational beliefs, values, and goals. Annual Review of Psychology. 2002.; Spinath, B., Spinath, F. M., Harlaar, N., & Plomin, R. Predicting school achievement from general cognitive ability, self-perceived ability, and intrinsic value. Intelligence. 2006.