Category

Experimental group

Control group

T value (control minus experimental)

Mean

Standard deviation

Mean

Standard deviation

Classroom science helps me work with others to make decisions.

5

0.61

3.1

0.44

−18.84**

Scientific experiments can help me better understand the world.

6.2

0.83

3.9

0.59

−16.85***

Knowledge of science can help me protect the environment.

3.9

0.42

5.1

0.63

11.89***

Science will help me understand the effect I have on the environment.

6.2

0.83

5.9

0.79

−1.96

Science helps me ask others for help with my work.

6.1

0.83

6.3

0.911

1.22

Science should be required in school.

6.7

0.94

6.1

0.8

−3.63***

I am interested in a career as a scientist or engineer.

5.3

0.7

5.1

0.64

1.58

I have received support from others to excel in science.

5.9

0.69

6.2

0.89

2*

Learning science can help me understand things that affect people’s health.

5.1

0.75

5.3

0.68

1.48