Introduction to Accounting I - Attitudinal Survey Pre-Test INSTRUCTIONS All of the data collected in this survey will be held in strict confidence by researchers not involved in accounting education. The data will not be provided to accounting instructors or others, except in summary fashion. Read each numbered question below and record your answers next to the corresponding number on the answer sheet. Do not record answers on this questionnaire. 1. Is this course required or an elective for your area of concentration? 1. Required 2. Elective 2. Is English your primary speaking/writing language? 1. Yes 2. No 3. What is your intended area of concentration (major)? Select from the choices below: 1. Accounting or Management Information Systems 2. Finance 3. Marketing 4. Management 5. Other/Don't Know 4. Have you had previous high school courses in accounting or bookkeeping? 1. Yes 2. No 5. If you answered "yes" to question #4, how many semesters have you taken? 1. One semester 2. Two semesters 3. Three or more semesters 6. Have you had previous community college courses in accounting or bookkeeping? 1. Yes 2. No 7. If you answered "yes" to question #6, how many semesters have you taken? 1. One semester 2. Two semesters 3. Three or more semesters 8. Have you had previous four-year college courses in accounting or bookkeeping? 1. Yes 2. No 9. If you answered "yes" to question #8, how many semesters have you taken? 1. One semester 2. Two semesters 3. Three or more semesters 10. Have you completed a course on word processing and spreadsheets? 1. Yes 2. No 11. Are you presently taking a course on word processing and spreadsheets? 1. Yes 2. No Strongly Disagree Nuetral Strongly Agree 12. I expect this course to be boring. 1 2 3 4 5 13. I expect this course to be challenging. 1 2 3 4 5 14. I expect this course to be interesting. 1 2 3 4 5 15. I expect this course to be easy. 1 2 3 4 5 16. I expect this course to be math oriented. 1 2 3 4 5 17. I expect THIS COURSE to be time consuming. 1 2 3 4 5 18. I expect this course to require lots of memorization. 1 2 3 4 5 19. I find it easier to learn in classes that emphasize group discussion methods, as opposed to classes that emphasize lecturing. 1 2 3 4 5 20. I find that grading based on group performance accurately reflects my individual performance. 1 2 3 4 5 21. Group exercises are an effective way to learn technical material. 1 2 3 4 5 22. Group presentations are an effective use of class time. 1 2 3 4 5 23. I enjoy working in groups. 1 2 3 4 5 24. I am a good oral communicator in a group setting. 1 2 3 4 5 25. I am capable of getting work done in groups. 1 2 3 4 5 26. Learning how to work with others should be an important objective of this course. 1 2 3 4 5 27. Explaining material in writing should be an important objective of this course. 1 2 3 4 5 28. I am an effective writer. 1 2 3 4 5 29. I find writing to be enjoyable. 1 2 3 4 5 30. Essay questions are an effective way to evaluate how much I know. 1 2 3 4 5 31. I perform better on multiple-choice exams than on exams that require writing. 1 2 3 4 5 32. Writing assignments are an important way to learn. 1 2 3 4 5 33. I find feedback on preliminary drafts useful in improving my final writing projects. 1 2 3 4 5 34. I am a competent computer user. 1 2 3 4 5 35. Learning how to use computers to aid in financial analysis should be an important objective of this course. 1 2 3 4 5 36. I enjoy using computers. 1 2 3 4 5 37. I believe that using computers is an effective way to learn about accounting and business. 1 2 3 4 5 No Knowledge Moderate Knowledge Extensive Knowledge 38. My level of knowledge regarding computer word processing is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 39. My level of knowledge regarding computer spreadsheets is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 40. My level of knowledge regarding computer data base management is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 41. My level of knowledge regarding computer graphic presentations of quantitative data is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 42. My level of knowledge regarding use of computers in library research is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 No Job Experience Moderate Job Experience Extensive Job Experience 43. My level of job experience regarding the use of computer word processing is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 44. My level of job experience regarding the use of computer spreadsheets is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 45. My level of job experience regarding the use of computer data base management is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 46. My level of job experience regarding the use of computer graphic presentation of quantitative data is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 47. My level of job experience regarding the use of computer in library research is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 No Interest Moderate Interest Extereme Interest 48. My level of interest in pursuing accounting as a career is best described as: 1 2 3 4 5 Not Useful Moderately Useful Exteremely Useful 49. In my chosen career, I believe that accounting knowledge will be: 1 2 3 4 5 Home | Overview | Introduction | Motivation for Change Structure of the New Courses | Obstacles | Resources | Outcome Measures Reaction of Interested Parties | Recommendations for Interested Parties | Links | Index