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School Attitude Scale (SESSW) Test

See how a teen views school, from genuine interest to obligation, in about 2 minutes. Nine quick items capture motivation and goals, helping educators tailor support fast.
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How the Scales are Structured
example score
21/45
School Attitude Scale (SAS)
Measures how positively a student values school and views it as a meaningful place for learning.
Negative/indifferent
Neutral to moderately positive
Positive
9 – 21: Negative/indifferent | 22 – 35: Neutral to moderately positive | 36 – 45: Positive
A score of 21 falls in the Negative/indifferent range, suggesting school currently has low subjective value for the student and may be viewed more as an obligation than as meaningful.
example score
9/15
Personal Importance (PI)
Measures how personally important academic success and achievement goals are to the student.
Low importance
Moderate importance
High importance
3 – 7: Low importance | 8 – 11: Moderate importance | 12 – 15: High importance
A score of 9 falls in the Moderate importance range, suggesting academic success is somewhat meaningful to the student but not a strong personal priority.
example score
8/15
Usefulness (U)
Measures how useful the student believes school knowledge will be for their future.
Low usefulness
Moderate usefulness
High usefulness
3 – 7: Low usefulness | 8 – 12: Moderate usefulness | 13 – 15: High usefulness
A score of 8 indicates a moderate perception that school learning will be beneficial, with some practical value recognized but not strongly endorsed.
example score
10/15
Intrinsic Values (IV)
Measures how important and personally meaningful school feels to the student as a source of inner values and intrinsic learning motivation.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 10 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting school is seen as somewhat meaningful, with intrinsic motivation present but not consistently strong.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Teachers in mixed classrooms
41%OF USERS
Teachers use it to quickly see how students feel about school, what motivates them, and who may need extra support.
School psychologists and counselors
34%OF USERS
They take it to screen motivation, school engagement, and aspirations, especially when planning individual interventions for teens.
Migrant teens and families
25%OF USERS
They use it to understand a student’s attitude toward learning and adjustment after moving to a new school environment.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.
Attitude Towards School Scale (ATSS)
Average
20.5
Normal range
15.3 — 25.7
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9
max.
45
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Personal Importance (PI)
Average
10.3
Normal range
8.3 — 12.2
min.
3
max.
15
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Usefulness (U)
Average
8.1
Normal range
6.3 — 9.9
min.
3
max.
15
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Inner values (Iv)
Average
7.3
Normal range
5.5 — 9.1
min.
3
max.
15
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures attitudes toward school, intrinsic motivation to study, and academic aspirations. Results describe how learning is valued and how high academic goals are set.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for high school–age students. It is suitable for use in multicultural classrooms, including with migrant students.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 2 minutes. The questionnaire contains 9 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response option that best matches typical feelings and behavior at school. Answer each item without spending much time on any one question.
How are results used?
Results support screening and guidance for educational or psychological planning. They may indicate a need for motivation support or work on aspirations and self-evaluation.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Attitudes Toward School Scale, SESSW Test

School Attitude Scale (SESSW) Test

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This brief self-report measure is designed to characterize adolescents’ perceptions of school and related academic attitudes. The School Attitude Scale (SESSW) can be used in educational or clinical settings to support screening and treatment or intervention planning.

The instrument includes 9 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Items query attitudes toward school, intrinsic motivation for learning, and personal academic aspirations; results are interpreted as indicators of current stance toward school rather than as a diagnostic finding.

The School Attitude Scale (SESSW) was developed by Herbert W. Marsh. Scores may help identify students who could benefit from further assessment or targeted supports related to engagement, motivation, and goal setting.

Author: Herbert W. Marsh
Literature: Eccles, J. S., & Roeser, R. W. Schools as developmental contexts during adolescence. Journal of Research on Adolescence. 2011.
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