Student Ratings of the Teacher or Class – Situational Interest: Hold/Value

1. What we are studying in math class is useful for me to know.
2. The things we are studying in math this year are important to me.
3. What we are learning in math this year is important for my future goals.
4. The things we learn in math class are a waste of time.
5. What we are learning in math this year can be applied to real life.

It is recommended that these items be used on a 7-point scale that is anchored at the endpoints and in the middle with the following options: Not at all true (0), Somewhat true (3), and Very true (6).