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* 1. Are you Female or Male?

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* 2. Which Science group are you in?

Please reflect on the degree to which each of the following statements applies to your relationship with your Science teacher and make the appropriate selection for each question.

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* 3. I have a trusting, positive relationship with my Science teacher/s

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* 4. Before the lesson, my Science teacher "meets and greets" us, standing outside the classroom door to warmly welcome students as we file in.  This feels like a genuine welcome into the classroom..

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* 5. During "meet and greet", my Science teacher makes eye-contact with me, which helps me feel I am valued and puts me at ease

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* 6. My Science teacher and I cannot communicate, so we always seem to be struggling with each other.

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* 7. My Science teacher can tell how I am feeling during the lesson.

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* 8. I feel more confident after I have been corrected by my Science teacher, because s/he shows respect for my thinking; even my mistakes. 

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* 9. My teacher is able to untangle any wrong ideas I have without ridiculing me in the process.

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* 10. When I am praised by my Science teacher, I respond with pride.

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* 11. I feel generally happy with my Science teacher.

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* 12. My Science teacher often chooses the same students to answer questions because they get things right. When I do get a chance to answer, my contribution doesn't feel as valuable as those of other students.

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* 13. When I share scientific ideas with my teacher, either verbally or in written form, my contribution is always treated as valuable. and my thoughts recognised.

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* 14. I always copy the Science teacher's way of doing things , so that I can become more methodical and keep safe during experiments.

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* 15. My Science teacher easily becomes angry with me.

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* 16. My Science teacher seems to find it hard to tell how I am feeling.

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* 17. I feel angry after being corrected by my Science teacher because I feel s/he talks down to me.

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* 18. I think recall tests are important because they help me to train and develop my memory and to enjoy conversations about scientific ideas.

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* 19. My science teacher could do more to encourage and help me to express my ideas, because I sometimes find it hard to put words together.

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* 20. Regular science recall tests help me to absorb facts into my brain, so I can discuss my ideas in a clear,'scientific' way.

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* 21. My Science teacher gives a calm, clear explanation of the facts and does not get frustrated/angry if I do not understand the information first time.

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* 22. I have a strong sense of personal resilience when it comes to learning in Science.

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* 23. I always try to please my Science teacher.

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* 24. My Science teacher's reactions towards me can suddenly change for no obvious reason.

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* 25. I do not easily share my ideas with my Science teacher.

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* 26. My interactions with my Science teacher make me feel confident within Science lessons.

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* 27. Even though I  try, I am not happy with how my Science teacher and I get along.

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* 28. When I am praised by my Science teacher I feel embarrassed.

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* 29. I like to try my own way of doing things within Science lessons.

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* 30. My Science teacher is patient with me when I do not understand something.

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* 31. I do not share any personal information about myself (hobbies, interests, difficulties,  achievements etc) with my Science teacher.

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* 32. I openly share my science-based knowledge and experiences with my Science teacher.

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* 33. My Science teacher remains patient with me when I become distracted by others and make mistakes as a consequence.

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* 34. I have a positive relationship with my Science teacher outside Science lessons.

This survey is reproduced by the kind permission of Dr. C. Wood B.Ed. (Hons.), Ph.D., C.Biol., F.R.S.B., F.R.S.S.A., F.R.S.A., F.L.S., F.H.E.A., F.C.C.T., M.Inst.P.

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