Assessment of Subjectivity Formation Stages Test

How the Scales are Structured
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Example Questions From the Test
- do it the same way as others without thinking about it
- make an effort to complete the task at a higher level than others
- do it the same way as others, but check whether I have made any mistakes
- can review tasks completed by others and find ways to correct errors
- observe how others complete it
- think about the possible prospects for continuing the task after it is completed
- I make a plan with my self-development in mind.
- I do not think it through and do it the same way as others.
- I first look at how others plan their work.
- I follow others' example, but I check whether I have made any mistakes.
- I make an effort, when planning, not to miss important points and to carry it out to a high standard.
- I objectively forecast the results of my work.
- ask others what they answered and answer the same way
- ask others what they answered, then think it through and give my answer
- ask others what they answered and make extra effort to find the correct answer and do better than others
- try to do better than others and, after finishing, check in the course materials whether my answers were correct
- ask others what they answered and, if I determine they are wrong, point out their mistakes
- complete the test independently, regardless of whether I know the answers or not
Assessment of Subjectivity Formation Stages Test - Description and methodology of the test
People who want to understand how they approach learning, initiative, and responsibility can use the Assessment of Subjectivity Formation Stages Test as a structured self-reflection exercise. This subjectivity formation questionnaire can clarify whether a student tends toward observation, imitation, supervised performance, independent control, critical guidance, or creative development. It is relevant to students and people reflecting on their approach to learning and study-related projects.
What This Assessment Explores
Results show a subjectivity formation profile across situations, including planning, decisions, errors, skills, creativity, and reliance on others.
The scales and displayed bands are:
- Creator (10-60) pursues new goals, creativity, and growth: Developing 10-26; Growing 27-43; High 44-60.
- Expert (10-60) evaluates actions and recommends corrections: Developing 10-26; Competent 27-43; Advanced 44-60.
- Master (10-60) plans and improves actions independently: Developing 10-26; Moderate 27-43; Strong 44-60.
- Learner (10-60) works with external guidance: Low reliance 10-26; Moderate reliance 27-43; High reliance 44-60.
- Apprentice (10-60) imitates actions through templates: Low 10-26; Moderate 27-43; High 44-60.
- Observer (10-60) analyzes modeled actions passively: Low Observer 10-26; Moderate Observer 27-43; High Observer 44-60.
Together, they show autonomy and support needs.
Methodology and Scientific Basis
Each item presents a learning or project situation with six response options. The choices represent different ways of acting: observing, imitating, seeking supervision, working independently, evaluating errors, or developing a better solution. Comparing these options across scenarios captures preferred modes of engagement rather than isolated factual knowledge.
The questionnaire displays six dimensional scores, each with three catalogue bands. The answer-to-score weighting is not specified, so the range alone does not show how many points any option contributes.
The agency-formation framework discussed by Panov and colleagues (2018) is a conceptual comparison, not the source instrument for this questionnaire. Panov (2016) describes movement from modeled action toward self-regulated and creative activity, while Panov and Kaptsov (2021) examine its structure in student activity. This online subjectivity formation assessment is a self-report questionnaire, not the published instrument or a documented standardized adaptation.
Current demands, confidence, memory, and self-presentation can influence answers. Read the profile as a prompt for reflection and compare it with actual behavior when planning learning or personal development.
- Panov, V. I., Kaptsov, A. V., & Kolesnikova, E. I. (2018). Diagnosis of Stages of Agency Formation. The European Proceedings of Social & Behavioural Sciences, ICPE 2018, 515-523. 10.15405/epsbs.2018.11.02.57
- Panov, V. I. (2016). Stages of Mastering Professional Actions: An Ecopsychological Model of Subjectivity Formation. Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 2016(4), 16-25. 10.11621/vsp.2016.04.16
- Panov, V. I., & Kaptsov, A. V. (2021). Structure of Agency Formation Stages in Students: Consistency, Integrity, Formalization. Psychological Science and Education, 26(4), 91-103. 10.17759/pse.2021260408
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