School Life Questionnaire

Sample Questions

PRIMARY VERSION

“My school is a place where…”

GENERAL SATISFACTION ITEMS:

I really like to go each day

I like to be

OPPORTUNITY ITEMS:

the work is a good preparation for my future.

the things I learn are important to me

TEACHERS ITEMS

my teacher is fair to me

my teacher takes an interest...

ACHIEVEMENT ITEMS

I am a success as a student

I know how to cope with the work

SOCIAL INTEGRATION ITEMS

I learn to get along with other people

other students accept me as I am

ADVENTURE ITEMS

I like to do extra work

learning is fun

NEGATIVE AFFECT ITEMS

I feel unhappy

I feel lonely

SECONDARY VERSION

“My school is a place where…”

GENERAL SATISFACTION ITEMS

I feel proud to be a student

I like learning

TEACHERS ITEMS

teachers treat me fairly in class

teachers give me the marks I deserve

RELEVANCE ITEMS

the things I learn are important to me

I have acquired skills that will be of use to me when I leave school

SUCCESS ITEMS

I really get involved in my school work

I always achieve a satisfactory standard in my work

STATUS ITEMS

people look up to me

other people care what I think

SOCIAL INTEGRATION ITEMS

I feel its easy to get to know other people

other students are very friendly

NEGATIVE AFFECT ITEMS

I feel restless

I feel depressed