74 percent say they are eager to learn new things, but only 52 percent think teachers support them when they try something new. 64 percent seek solutions to complex problems, but only 30 percent perceive teachers as allowing them to explore topics they find interesting. 80 percent accept responsibility for their actions. 88 percent believe that anyone can succeed if they work hard enough, and 81 percent are confident in their ability to do well. All students report doing some homework, with the peak being 25 percent spending one to four hours per week on school assignments.
Boys spend more than twice the time girls do in recreational computer use.
Over 43 percent of high school seniors and 33 percent of juniors report working more than 11 hours per week. 85 percent believe what they learn in school will benefit their future, but only 48 percent say their courses are relevant to their everyday life. 82 percent have high goals and expectations for themselves. Only 15 percent report that the media and 14 percent that the church are influential in shaping their plans for the future.