Table 2.
Program specific questions and abbreviations.
| Full item | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| The library is a place I can go to learn about how to be a better parent/caregiver. | Library for caregiving |
| As a parent/caregiver, I play an important role in my child’s math and science education. | Important role in MS |
| Children learn important math and science concepts before entering kindergarten. | Learn MS before K |
| It is difficult for parents/caregivers to find opportunities at home to help children develop scientific and mathematical skills. | Difficult for MS at homea |
| Young children learn math and science concepts best through play, rather than in structured environments. | Learn MS through play |
| It is more important to praise children for getting the correct answer than to praise them for the effort or process it took to arrive at that answer. | Outcome-based praisea |
| It is sometimes better to just tell young children the answer to a question instead of giving children hints or asking questions so they figure out the answer on their own. | Tell children answera |
| Children learn best when they can explore a math and science concept with their five senses, rather than being directly told about the concept. | Explore MS through senses |
| I tend to ask my child more close-ended questions (e.g., “What letter am I pointing to?”) than open-ended questions (e.g., “What do you think will happen if…?”). | Ask close-ended questionsa |
| I frequently ask “why” questions to encourage my child to explain their way of thinking about a question. | Ask “why” questions |
| I use everyday opportunities to incorporate math and science concepts into daily routines with my child. | MS in daily routines |
| When playing with my child, I typically decide how the activity will go instead of following my child’s lead. | Parent-led activities |
| I feel comfortable talking to other parents about my child’s development. | Comfort talking to other parents |
| I have regular opportunities to interact with other parents | Interact with other parents |
| I feel prepared to support my child’s math and science education. | Prepared to support MS |
aIndicates negatively valanced program items, where decreases from pre-to post-test are expected.