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Scale: Teacher's Self-Efficacy For Helping Children Succeed in School (11 items) reported standardized alpha from PIP study 1 = .86

Source
Hoover-Dempsey, K. V., Bassler, O. C., & Brissie, J. S. (1992). Explorations in parent-school relations. Journal of Educational Research, 85, (5), 287-294.

Response format and scale
All items in the scale use a disagree very strongly to agree very strongly response format: Disagree very strongly = 1, disagree = 2, disagree just a little = 3, agree just a little = 4, agree =5, agree very strongly = 6

Instructions
Please indicate how much you AGREE or DISAGREE with each of the following statements. Please think about the current school year as you consider each statement.

Scale scoring
Total scale scores range from 11to 66. Higher scores indicate a stronger sense of efficacy for helping the child succeed in school.

Scale (11 items)
Questionnaire Section/item number
on PIP Parent
I feel that I am making a significant educational difference in the lives of my students. F2
I feel as though some of my students are not making any academic progress. (reverse scored) F4
I am uncertain how to teach some of my students. (reverse scored) F6
There is a limited amount I can do to raise the performance level of my students. (reverse scored) F8
If I try really hard, I can get through to the most difficult and unmotivated students. F10
My students' peers influence their motivation more than I do. (reverse scored) F12
Most of student's school motivation depends on the home environment, so I have limited influence. (reverse scored) F14
Children are so private and complex, I never know if I am getting through to them. (reverse scored) F16
My students' peers influence their academic performance more than I do. (reverse scored) F18
I usually know how to get through to my students. F20
I am successful with the students in my class. F22


The Family-School Partnership Lab is part of the Psychology and Human Development Department, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.