Self-Efficacy
By: McPherson, Kelly
Instance of: Self-Efficacy 2016 (13 items)
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Self-efficacy refers to the perceptions an individual has about their capabilities to perform at an expected level, achieve goals, and complete moderately challenging tasks. Students can increase their self-efficacy with specific strategies like positive self-talk, focusing on their growth over time, taking deep breaths when they are feeling anxious, and learning from the experiences of others.
The first section shows your students' self-rated behaviors on the two components of self-efficacy.
1. Focus on your effort, progress, and learning
2. Take steps to increase your confidence in your abilities
The graph provides average ratings for all items within a component, and the table displays the number of students that selected each rating for individual items.
| NOT Like Me |
VERY Like Me |
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| Question | Topic | Reversed? | Average | Reverse Corrected Average | #1 Cnt | #2 Cnt | #3 Cnt | #4 Cnt | #5 Cnt |
| 1. I can learn what is being taught in class this year. | Believe in Your Ability | NO | 4.3 | 4.3 | 14 | 16 | 131 | 363 | 484 |
| 2. I can figure out anything if I try hard enough. | Believe in Your Ability | NO | 4.2 | 4.2 | 8 | 26 | 151 | 349 | 474 |
| 3. If I practiced every day, I could develop just about any skill. | Believe in Your Ability | NO | 4.2 | 4.2 | 18 | 34 | 165 | 331 | 460 |
| 4. Once I've decided to accomplish something that's important to me, I keep trying to accomplish it, even if it is harder than I thought. | Believe in Your Ability | NO | 4.1 | 4.1 | 16 | 32 | 176 | 356 | 428 |
| 5. I am confident that I will achieve the goals that I set for myself. | Believe in Your Ability | NO | 4 | 4 | 22 | 53 | 193 | 328 | 412 |
| 6. When I'm struggling to accomplish something difficult, I focus on my progress instead of feeling discouraged. | Believe in Your Ability | NO | 3.5 | 3.5 | 50 | 140 | 268 | 314 | 236 |
| 7. I will succeed in whatever career path I choose. | Believe in Your Ability | NO | 4.1 | 4.1 | 17 | 36 | 212 | 345 | 398 |
| 8. I will succeed in whatever college major I choose. | Believe in Your Ability | NO | 4 | 4 | 23 | 45 | 218 | 321 | 401 |
| 9. I believe hard work pays off. | Ability Can Grow With Effort | NO | 4.5 | 4.5 | 14 | 14 | 85 | 222 | 673 |
| 10. My ability grows with effort. | Ability Can Grow With Effort | NO | 4.4 | 4.4 | 10 | 18 | 114 | 305 | 561 |
| 11. I believe that the brain can be developed like a muscle. | Ability Can Grow With Effort | NO | 4.1 | 4.1 | 24 | 33 | 179 | 313 | 459 |
| 12. I think that no matter who you are, you can significantly change your level of talent. | Ability Can Grow With Effort | NO | 4.1 | 4.1 | 27 | 54 | 165 | 302 | 460 |
| 13. I can change my basic level of ability considerably. | Ability Can Grow With Effort | NO | 4.1 | 4.1 | 22 | 28 | 167 | 377 | 414 |
| Total Average With Reverse Questions Flipped | 4.1 OR (77.5%) | ||||||||
