The online questionnaire
Find here the complete list of questions in the online survey for the consultation “Aux maths citoyennes, citoyens ! Grande consultation nationale" (Citizens, get involved in maths! Major national consultation).
The online survey consisted of 20 questions with different answer options. No question was mandatory. The questionnaire was divided into four sections: you and mathematics, learning mathematics, mathematics in France, and mathematics tomorrow.
Mathematics and you
1. When you hear the word “mathematics,” what are the three words that come to mind?
Open-ended question, three possible key words.
2. How would you describe your relationship with mathematics?
Choose one of the following options:
- I feel very comfortable with mathematics
- I feel fairly comfortable with mathematics
- I have a neutral attitude toward mathematics
- I don't feel very comfortable with mathematics
- I don't feel comfortable with mathematics at all
3. Which of the following situations most often lead you to use mathematics in your daily life?
Multiple choice question from these options:
- To manage my personal finances
- For work-related tasks
- For help with homework or studies
- For DIY projects, crafts, measurement conversions
- For leisure activities (e.g., board games, games of chance, cooking, gardening, sailing, etc.)
- To solve problems and maintain my logical thinking
- To understand maps, graphs, statistics, studies, or surveys...
4. Other: In what other situations do you use math in your daily life?
Conditional open question (limited character count).
5. In your opinion, why does mathematics often provoke strong emotions and reactions?
Open question: short paragraph allowed.
Learning mathematics, at school and outside school
6. What memories do you have of mathematics at school?
Open question: short paragraph allowed.
7. What role did mathematics play in your academic career?
Choose one of the following options:
- I chose mathematics because I enjoy it
- I chose mathematics as a strategy for academic success
- I did not consider mathematics in my choice of studies
- I chose a course of study that minimized the amount of mathematics involved
- I chose a course of study that excluded mathematics
8. How can mathematics education in France become more accessible, both in school and beyond?
Multiple choice question (3 max) from these options:
- By making it more fun and interactive
- By promoting the right to make mistakes
- By demonstrating the usefulness of mathematics in better understanding the world around us
- By increasing the number of hours devoted to teaching mathematics
- By encouraging collaborative work in small groups
- By offering more support to those experiencing difficulties
9. Can you tell us about the impact mathematics has had on your life?
Open question: short paragraph allowed.
10. Would you like to resume learning or improve your math skills?
Choose one of the following options:
- Absolutely
- Yes, I would be interested
- Maybe, I don't know
- No
- Not at all
- I've never stopped
11. Which three of the following devices are the most useful for learning mathematics?
Multiple choice question (3 max) from these options:
- TV shows, podcasts, blogs about math
- Articles or books
- Educational videos, online educational games, or mobile apps
- Evening classes, similar to cultural and sports activities
- Meetings and discussions with scientists
12. Other (including different initiatives, local or abroad, that could inspire us):
Conditional open question (limited character count).
Mathematics in France
13. Your perception of mathematics in French society: what do you think of the following statements?
Matrix question (agree/disagree/don't know) with the following response options:
- Everything has already been discovered in mathematics
- Mathematics is primarily used to select the best profiles
- Academic success is mainly based on mathematics skills
- Mathematics is essential in everyday life
- Mathematics occupies a central place in French culture
- Mathematics and other sciences feed off each other
- Mathematics is at the root of technological advances
- Mathematics can lead to applications that are harmful to society
- Mathematics helps to combat misinformation
14. Are you aware of any inequalities or discrimination related to mathematics?
Choose one of the following options:
- I don't know
- No, and I don't think they exist
- No, but I think they exist
- Yes, sometimes
- Yes, often
15. If so, can you list them here?
Conditional open question (limited character count).
16. Your perception of research in mathematics: what do you think of the following statements?
Matrix question (agree/disagree/don't know) with the following response options:
- Mathematical research is opaque and has no visible impact on addressing everyday concerns
- Mathematical research is inaccessible and is the work of an intellectual elite
- Mathematical research is mysterious and abstract, but I still find it useful
- Mathematical research is essential for addressing the environmental and democratic challenges of tomorrow
- Mathematical research in France is at a very high international level
17. More specifically, how do you think mathematical research is useful today?
Conditional open question (limited character count).
Mathematics tomorrow
18. What would be your dream for mathematics?
Open question: short paragraph allowed.
19. What questions would you like to ask mathematics researchers?
Open question: short paragraph allowed.
20. Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Open question: short paragraph allowed.
