The University of Arizona

Quick MSLQ

Wilkes Motivation Questionnaire

Short Form

Your Name:

Please respond to the following statements by telling us how true this statement is of YOU. Read each statement and then select your response as follows:

  1. Not at all true of me
  2. Somewhat true of me
  3. Very true of me
1. I'm good at setting goals. a b c 
2. I rarely ask for help, even if I know I really need it. a b c 
3. If I set a goal I usually reach that goal. a b c 
4. I expect to do well in my classes in college. a b c 
5. I have an uneasy, upset feeling when I take an exam. a b c 
6. When I don't understand something from class, I find someone who can help me. a b c 
7. I usually study in a place where I can concentrate. a b c 
8. I make good use of my study time. a b c 
9. I often get bored in class. a b c 
10. I look forward to attending all my classes, unless I am sick. a b c 
11. I know how to be a good student. a b c 
12. When my classes get hard, I tend to give up. a b c 
13. I can see the value of a college education for my future. a b c 
14. I plan to use all the help the academic support programs will provide for me academically. a b c 
15. I am really looking forward to being a college student. a b c