Teacher Scales and Sample Items – Mastery-Oriented Instructional Practices

1. I emphasize the importance of learning from mistakes.
2. I encourage students to find several ways to solve each problem.
3. I give students opportunities to think about how they have improved their skills or understanding.
4. I tell my students that learning should be fun.
5. I make a special effort to recognize students’ individual progress.
6. I stress to students that it is important to understand each concept, not just get the right answer.

It is recommended that these items be used on a 5-point scale that is anchored at the endpoints and in the middle with the following options: Not at all true, Somewhat true, and Very true.

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