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School Motivation Assessment Questionnaire

School Motivation Assessment Questionnaire Test

Understand a young student’s attitude toward school and learning in about 2 minutes. Ten quick items give clear motivation levels to spot concerns fast, even in large groups.

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October 2, 2025

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School Motivation (SM)

Assesses a child's overall motivation and engagement with school and learning.

Low motivation

Average motivation

High motivation

0 – 9: Low motivation | 10 – 19: Average motivation | 20 – 30: High motivation

A score of 10 falls in the Average motivation range, suggesting a generally positive attitude toward school with moderate engagement.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Primary school teachers

41%OF USERS

Teachers use it to quickly screen a class and spot students who may need extra support with engagement and classroom adjustment.

School psychologists

34%OF USERS

Psychologists apply it as a fast first check to identify low motivation, possible maladjustment, and targets for follow-up assessment.

Concerned parents

25%OF USERS

Parents take it to better understand their child’s attitude toward school and decide whether to seek help or make changes at home.

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Assessment of School Motivation (AoSM)

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8.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens overall motivation toward school and learning in young students. It summarizes attitude, interest, and engagement with classroom study.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for younger school-age students. It is suitable for individual or group administration in educational and psychological settings.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It includes 10 items. Typical completion time is about 2 minutes.

How should the questions be answered?

Each item should be answered based on the student’s usual experience at school. Responses should be given without coaching or extended discussion.

How are results used after scoring?

Scores are used to classify motivation level and to flag possible risk for negative school attitude or maladjustment. Results support follow-up assessment and planning when indicated.

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School Motivation Assessment Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

academic motivation

This brief self-report measure is designed to screen students’ attitudes toward school and learning. The School Motivation Assessment Questionnaire is intended to provide a quick snapshot of a child’s general engagement and interest in the academic setting.

The instrument includes 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items are phrased in a simple, developmentally appropriate format for use with elementary-age students, and responses can be summarized to identify relatively higher or lower levels of school-related motivation.

The School Motivation Assessment Questionnaire may be used in group or individual settings to support early identification of students who may be experiencing school disengagement and to inform follow-up assessment or intervention planning. It is commonly attributed to Jacquelynne S. Eccles and Allan Wigfield.

Author: Allan Wigfield, Jacquelynne S. Eccles

Literature: Eccles, J. S., & Wigfield, A. Motivational beliefs, values, and goals. Annual Review of Psychology. 2002.

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