Attitude and habit of study in natural science: Validation of a scale and its practical use

Abstract

In this article we present an instrument of evaluation of studying methods in Sciences (3SNS - Scale of Studying Strategies in Natural Science), as well as the studies undertaken to its validation. The Scale is directed to pupils between 11 and 15 years old, and has the intention of helping the teachers to diagnose the studying methods of the pupils. The undertaken studies allow us to say that the 3SNS includes three fundamental dimensions. We think the Scale is an excellent instrument, although not exclusive, to be used by the teachers to evaluate which students have more difficulties when studying and learning Sciences.