School-Age Motivation Questionnaire

Your ID Age Circle one: Male Female Today’s Date

years

Please CIRCLE the number that best indicates how much like you each statement is of you recently. Kids vary; most are
motivated to do some things, but not others. Note that some of the questions are not typical of kids your age, so it is okay
to use a “not like me” rating. Please try to answer all questions even if you are not sure.

NOT AT
ALL EXACTLY
LIKE ME LIKE ME

1. I work on a new problem until I can do it 1 2 3 4 5

2. I am pleased with myself when I finish something challenging 1 2 3 4 5

3. I try to do well at athletic games 1 2 3 4 5

4. I solve problems quickly 1 2 3 4 5

5. I am sad or ashamed when I don’t accomplish a goal 1 2 3 4 5

6. I try hard to make other kids feel better if they seem sad 1 2 3 4 5

7. I try to say and do things to keep other kids interested 1 2 3 4 5

8. I often discuss things with adults 1 2 3 4 5

9. I get frustrated when not able to complete a challenging task 1 2 3 4 5

10. I am very good at doing most things 1 2 3 4 5

11. I get excited when I am successful 1 2 3 4 5

12. I try to do well in physical activities even when they are challenging 1 2 3 4 5

13. I get frustrated when I don’t do well in something 1 2 3 4 5

14. I complete my school work, even if it takes a long time 1 2 3 4 5

15. I try hard to interest adults in my activities 1 2 3 4 5

16. I protest after failing something I tried hard to do 1 2 3 4 5

17. I try to figure out all the steps needed to solve a problem 1 2 3 4 5

18. I get excited when I figure something out 1 2 3 4 5

19. I try to get adults to see my point of view 1 2 3 4 5

20. I do things that are difficult for kids my age 1 2 3 4 5

21. I am pleased when I solve a problem after working hard at it 1 2 3 4 5

22. I try hard to get adults to understand me 1 2 3 4 5

OVER PLEASE
 NOT AT ALL EXACTLY
LIKE ME LIKE ME

23. I work for a long time trying to do something challenging 1 2 3 4 5

24. I don’t look people in the eye when I try but cannot do something 1 2 3 4 5

25. I try hard to understand other children 1 2 3 4 5

26. I repeat sports skills until I can do them well 1 2 3 4 5

27. I do most things better than other kids my age 1 2 3 4 5

28. I try hard to make friends with other kids 1 2 3 4 5

29. I will work for a long time trying to solve a problem for school 1 2 3 4 5

30. I smile when I succeed at something I tried hard to do 1 2 3 4 5

31. I understand things well 1 2 3 4 5

32. I try to get included when other kids are doing something 1 2 3 4 5

33. I try to find out what adults like and don’t like 1 2 3 4 5

34. I look away when I try but cannot do something 1 2 3 4 5

35. I try to keep things going when I am playing with other kids 1 2 3 4 5

36. I try hard to get better at sports 1 2 3 4 5

37. I try hard to understand the feelings of adults 1 2 3 4 5

38. I try hard to improve my ball-game skills 1 2 3 4 5

39. I withdraw after trying but not succeeding 1 2 3 4 5

40. I prefer to try challenging problems instead of easy ones 1 2 3 4 5

41. I get angry if I cannot do something after trying hard 1 2 3 4 5

DMQ 18 school-age self. February 29, 2016