TIMSS Teacher Quesitonnaire - Grade 4

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TIMSS 2011
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Teacher
Questionnaire
Grade 4
National Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education
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Washington, DC 20006

Teacher Questionnaire
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TIMSS 2011

About You

1

5
By the end of this school year, how many years will
you have been teaching altogether?

A. During your college or university education,
what was your major or main area(s) of study?
Check one circle for each line.

_____________ years

Yes

Please round to the nearest whole number.

No

a) Education - Primary/Elementary ---------------

2

b) Education - Secondary --------------------------

Are you female or male?
Check one circle only.

c) Mathematics ------------------------------------d) Science -------------------------------------------

Female -- O

e) English -------------------------------------------

Male -- O

f) Other ---------------------------------------------

3
How old are you?
Check one circle only.

Under 25 -- O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O

B. If your major or main area of study was
education, did you have a specialization
in any of the following?
Check one circle for each line.

25-29 -- O

Yes
No

30-39 -- O

a) Mathematics -------------------------------------

40-49 -- O
50-59 -- O

b) Science -------------------------------------------

60 or more -- O

c) Language/reading ------------------------------d) Other subject ------------------------------------

4

O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O

What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
Check one circle only.

Did not complete high school -- O
Completed high school -- O
Completed a vocational/technical
-- O
Completed an Associate’s degree (AA)
in vocational/technical program -- O
Completed an Associate’s degree (AA)
or Bachelor’s degree -- O
Completed an academic Master’s degree,
(e.g., law, medicine, dentistry) -- O
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Completed a doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D) -- O

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b) Classrooms are overcrowded -- O O

O O
O O

c) Teachers have too many
teaching hours ----------------- O

O

O O

d) Teachers do not have
adequate workspace for
preparation, collaboration,
or meeting with students ----- O

O

O O

e) Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies -------- O

O

O O

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About Being a Teacher

9

10
How much do you agree with the following
statements about using computers in your
teaching?

How often do you have the following types of
interactions with other teachers?
Check one circle for each line.

Check one circle for each line.

Never or almost never

Agree a lot

2 or 3 times per month

Agree a little

1-3 times
per week

Disagree a little

Daily or
almost
daily

Disagree
a lot

a) I feel comfortable using
computers in my teaching ---- O
b) When I have technical
problems, I have ready
access to computer
support staff in my school ----- O
c) I receive adequate
support for integrating
computers in my
teaching activities ------------- O

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O
O
O

O O
O O
O O

a) Discuss how to teach
a particular topic -------------- O

O

O O

b Collaborate in planning
and preparing instructional
materials ----------------------- O

O

O O

c) Share what I have
learned about my
teaching experiences ---------- O

O

O O

d) Visit another classroom
to learn more about teaching - O

O

O O

e) Work together to
try out new ideas -------------- O

O

O O

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O O
O O

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How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
Check one circle for each line.

In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Check one circle for each line.

Every or almost every lesson

Not applicable

About half the lessons

Not at all

Some lessons

Some

Never

a) Summarize what students
should have learned from
the lesson --------------------- O

O

b) Relate the lesson to
current events ----------------- O

A lot

O O

a) Students lacking
prerequisite knowledge
or skills ------------------------ O

O

O O

O

O O

b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition --------- O

O

O O

c) Use questioning to elicit
reasons and explanations ----- O

O

O O

c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep -------------- O

O

O O

d) Encourage all students to
improve their performance --- O

O

O O

e) Praise students for
good effort -------------------- O

O

O O

f) Bring interesting materials
toc lass ------------------------- O

O

O O

O
e) Disruptive students ------------ O O
f) Uninterested students --------- O O

O O
O O
O O

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d) Students with special needs
(e.g., physical disabilities,
mental or emotional/
psychological impairment) --- O

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Teaching Mathematics to the
TIMSS Class

Questions 1-3 ask about mathematics
instruction for the fourth-grade students in
the TIMSS class.

3
In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do
you usually ask students to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons

1

Some lessons

In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching mathematics to the students in this class?
___________hours and ___________minutes per week
Write in the hours and minutes.

2
In teaching mathematics to this class, how confident
do you feel to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident

a) Answer students’ questions
about mathematics ------------ O

O

O

b) Show students a variety of
problem solving strategies ---- O

O

O

c) Provide challenging tasks
for capable students ----------- O

O

O

d) Adapt my teaching to
engage students’ interest ----- O

O

O

e) Help students appreciate
the value of learning
mathematics ------------------- O

O

O

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Never

a) Listen to me explain how to
solve problems ----------------

O O

O O

b) Memorize rules, procedures,
and facts -----------------------

O O

O O

c) Work problems (individually or
with peers) with my guidance

O O

O O

d) Work problems together in the
whole class with direct
guidance from me -------------

O O

O O

e) Work problems (individually or
with peers) while I am occupied
by other tasks ------------------ O

O
f) Explain their answers ---------- O O
g) Relate what they are
learning in mathematics
to their daily life ---------------

O O
h) Take a written test or quiz ----- O O

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O O
O O
O O

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Resources for Teaching
Mathematics

Questions 4-6 ask about resources for teaching
mathematics to the fourth-grade students in
the TIMSS class.

6
A. Do the students in this class have computer(s)
available to use during their mathematics lessons?
Check one circle only.

Yes--- O
No--- O

4
When you teach mathematics to this class, how
do you use the following resources?

(If No, go to #7)

If Yes,

Check one circle for each line.
Basis for instruction
Supplement
Not used

a) Textbooks ---------------------- O

O

O

b) Workbooks or
worksheets -------------------- O

O

O

c) Concrete objects or
materials that help
students understand
quantities or procedures ------- O
d) Computer software for
mathematics instruction
(e.g., CD, DVD, Internet) ------- O

B. Do any of the computer(s) have access to the
Internet?
Check one circle only.

Yes --- O
No --- O
C. How often do you have the students do the
following computer activities?

O

O

Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every day

O

Once or twice a week

O

Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never

5
Are the students in this class permitted to use
calculators during mathematics lessons?
Check one circle only.

Yes, with unrestricted use --- O
Yes, with restricted use --- O
No, calculators are not permitted - O

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a) Look up ideas and
information -------------------- O

O

O O

b) Use instructional software
to develop and practice
skills and procedures ---------- O

O

O O

c) Use the school website for
homework assignments ------- O

O

O O

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Mathematics Topics Taught
Questions 7-8 ask about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to the
fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.

7
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS mathematics test. Choose the response that
best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was taught half this year but
not yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose “Not
yet taught or just introduced.”
Check one circle for each line.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced

A. Number

a) Concepts of whole numbers, including place value and ordering ----------------------------------------------------------- O

O O
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and/or dividing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------- O O O
c) Concepts of fractions (fractions as parts of a whole or of a collection, or as a location on a number line;
comparing and ordering fractions) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ O
d) Adding and subtracting with fractions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
e) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering ------------------------------------------------------------------ O
f) Adding and subtracting with decimals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
g) Number sentences (finding the missing number, modeling simple situations with number sentences) ------------------ O
h) Number patterns (extending number patterns and finding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O

B. Geometric Shapes and Measures

a) Lines: measuring, estimating length of; parallel and perpendicular lines -------------------------------------------------- O
b) Comparing and drawing angles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
c) Using informal coordinate systems to locate points in a plane (e.g., in square B4) ----------------------------------------- O
d) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ----------------------------------------------------------------------- O
e) Reflections and rotations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
f) Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes ------------------------------------------------- O
g) Finding and estimating areas, perimeters and volumes -------------------------------------------------------------------- O
C. Data Display

a) Reading data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, or pie charts ---------------------------------------------------------- O

O O
b) Drawing conclusions from data displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O O O
c) Displaying data using tables, pictographs, and bar graphs ----------------------------------------------------------------- O O O

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Mathematics Content Coverage

Mathematics Homework

8
By the end of this school year, approximately what
percentage of teaching time will you have spent
during this school year on each of the following
mathematics content areas for the students in this
class?
Write in the percentage for each.

a) Number (includes computation with
whole numbers, fractions, decimals
and number patterns) ---------------------------------- _____%
b) Geometric Shapes and Measures
(includes two- and three-dimensional
shapes, length, area and volume) --------------------- _____%
c) Data Display (includes reading, making,
and interpreting tables and graphs)-------------------- _____%

Question 9 asks about mathematics homework
for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS
class.

9
A. How often do you usually assign mathematics
homework to the students in this class?
Check one circle only.

I do not assign mathematics
homework --- O

(Go to #10)

Less than once a week --- O
1 or 2 times a week --- O
3 or 4 times a week --- O

d) Other, please specify:
_________________________ -------------- _____%
Total = 100%

Every day --- O
B. When you assign mathematics homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it would
take an average student in your class.)
Check one circle only.

15 minutes or less --- O
16-30 minutes --- O
31-60 minutes --- O
more than 60 minutes --- O
C. How often do you do the following with the
mathematics homework assignments for this
class?
Check one circle for each line.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost
Never

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a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students ----- O

O

O

b) Discuss the homework
in class ------------------------- O

O

O

c) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed ---- O

O

O
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Preparation to Teach
Mathematics

Mathematics Assessment

Question 10 asks about mathematics
assessment for the fourth-grade students in
the TIMSS class.

11
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Check one circle for each line.

10

Yes

How much emphasis do you place on the
following sources to monitor students’ progress in
mathematics?
Check one circle for each line.
Major emphasis
Some emphasis
Little or no
emphasis

a) Evaluation of students’
ongoing w ork ------------------ O

O

O

b) Classroom tests (for
example, teacher made or
textbook tests) ---------------- O

O

O

c) State or district
achievement tests ------------- O

O

O

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No

O O
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction ------------ O O
c) Mathematics curriculum ------------------------ O O
a) Mathematics content ----------------------------

d) Integrating information technology
into mathematics --------------------------------

O O
e) Mathematics assessment ----------------------- O O
f) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- O O

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How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following mathematics topics?
If a topic is not in the curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic you may check “not applicable.”
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
Very well prepared
Somewhat
prepared
Not well
prepared

A. Number

a) Concepts of whole numbers, including place value and ordering ----------------------------------------------------------- O

O O O
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying and/or dividing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------- O O O O
c) Concepts of fractions (fractions as parts of a whole or of a collection, or as a location on a number line;
comparing and ordering fractions) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ O
d) Adding and subtracting with fractions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
e) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering ------------------------------------------------------------------ O
f) Adding and subtracting with decimals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
g) Number sentences (finding the missing number, modeling simple situations with number sentences) ------------------ O
h) Number patterns (extending number patterns and finding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O

B. Geometric Shapes and Measures

a) Lines: measuring, estimating length of; parallel and perpendicular lines -------------------------------------------------- O
b) Comparing and drawing angles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
c) Using informal coordinate systems to locate points in a plane (e.g., in square B4) ----------------------------------------- O
d) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ----------------------------------------------------------------------- O
e) Reflections and rotations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
f) Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes ------------------------------------------------- O
g) Finding and estimating areas, perimeters and volumes -------------------------------------------------------------------- O
C. Data Display

a) Reading data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, or pie charts ---------------------------------------------------------- O

O O O
b) Drawing conclusions from data displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O O O O
c) Displaying data using tables, pictographs, and bar graphs ----------------------------------------------------------------- O O O O

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Teaching Science to the
TIMSS Class

Questions 1-3 ask about science instruction
for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS
class.

2
In teaching science to this class, how confident do
you feel to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Very confident
Somewhat confident

1

Not confident

Is science taught mainly as a separate subject (i.e.,
not integrated with other subjects) to the students
in this class?
Check one circle only.

Yes --- O
No --- O
A. If Yes,
How much time do you spend teaching science to
the students in this class?
__________hours and __________minutes per week

a) Answer students’ questions
about science ------------------ O

O

O

b) Explain science concepts
or principles by doing
science experiments ----------- O

O

O

c) Provide challenging tasks
for capable students ----------- O

O

O

d) Adapt my teaching to
engage students’ interest ----- O

O

O

e) Help students appreciate
the value of learning
science ------------------------- O

O

O

Write in the hours and minutes.

B. If No,
Please estimate the time that you spend on science
topics with students in this class.
__________hours and __________minutes per week
Write in the hours and minutes.

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Resources for Science
Instruction

3

Questions 4-5 ask about resources for teaching
science to the fourth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.

In teaching science to the students in this class, how
often do you usually ask them to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never

a) Observe natural phenomena
such as the weather or a
plant growing and describe
what they see ------------------ O

O

O O

b) Watch me demonstrate an
experiment or investigation --- O

O

O O

c) Design or plan experiments
or investigations --------------- O

O

O O

d) Conduct experiments or
investigations ------------------ O

O

O O

e) Read their textbooks or
other resource materials ------ O

O

O O

f) Have students memorize
facts and principles ------------ O

O

O O

g) Give explanations about
something they are
studying ----------------------- O

i)
j)

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When you teach science to this class, how
do you use the following resources?
Check one circle for each line.

O

O O

O
Do field work outside the class O O
Take a written test or quiz ----- O O

O O
O O
O O

h) Relate what they are
learning in science to
their daily lives ---------------- O

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Basis for instruction
Supplement
Not used

a) Textbooks ---------------------- O

O

O

b) Workbooks or
worksheets -------------------- O

O

O

c) Science equipment and
materials ----------------------- O

O

O

d) Computer software for
science instruction
(e.g., CD, DVD, Internet) ------- O

O

O

O O

O

e) Reference materials
(e.g., encyclopedia, dictionary)

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A. Do the students in this class have computer(s)
available to use when you are teaching science?
Check one circle only.

Yes--- O
No--- O

(If No, go to #6)

If Yes,
B. Do any of the computer(s) have access to the
Internet?
Check one circle only.

Yes --- O
No --- O
C. How often do you have the students do the
following computer activities?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never

a) Look up ideas and
information -------------------- O

O

O O

b) Use instructional software
to develop and practice
skills and procedures ---------- O

O

O O

c) Use the school website for
homework as signments ------- O

O

O O

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Science Topics Taught
Questions 6-7 ask about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to the
fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.

6
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose the response that best
describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was taught half this year but not
yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose “Not yet
taught or just introduced.”
Check one circle for each line.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced

A. Life Science

a) Major body structures and their functions in humans and other organisms (plants and animals) ------------------------ O
b) Life cycles and reproduction in plants and animals ------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
c) Physical features, behavior, and survival of organisms living in different environments ----------------------------------- O
d) Relationships in a given community (e.g., simple food chains, predator-prey relationships) ------------------------------ O
e) Changes in environments (effects of human activity, pollution and its prevention) --------------------------------------- O
f) Human health (e.g., transmission/prevention of communicable diseases, signs of health/illness, diet, exercise) -------- O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

B. Physical Science

a) States of matter (solids, liquids, gases) and differences in their physical properties (shape, volume),
including changes in state of matter by heating and cooling --------------------------------------------------------------- O
b) Classification of objects/materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume, magnetic attraction) ----- O
c) Forming and separating mixtures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
d) Familiar changes in materials (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking) -------------------------------------------------- O
e) Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., the Sun, electricity, water, wind) -------------------------- O
f) Light (e.g., sources, behavior) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ O
g) Electrical circuits and properties of magnets -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
h) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) --------------------------------------------------------- O
C. Earth Science

a) Water on Earth (location, types, and movement) and air (composition, proof of its existence, uses) --------------------- O
b) Common features of Earth’s landscape (e.g., mountains, plains, rivers, deserts) and relationship
to human use (e.g., farming, irrigation, land development) ---------------------------------------------------------------- O
c) Weather conditions from day to day or over the seasons ------------------------------------------------------------------- O
d) Fossils of animals and plants (age, location, formation) -------------------------------------------------------------------- O
e) Earth’s solar system (planets, Sun, moon) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
f) Day, night, and shadows due to Earth’s rotation and its relationship to the Sun ------------------------------------------- O
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Science Assessment

Preparation to Teach Science

Question 9 asks about science assessment for
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.

10
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Check one circle for each line.

9

Yes

How much emphasis do you place on the following
sources to monitor students’ progress in science?
Check one circle for each line.
Major emphasis
Some emphasis
Little or no
emphasis

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a) Evaluation of students’
ongoing w ork ------------------ O

O

O

b) Classroom tests (for
example, teacher made or
textbook tests) ---------------- O

O

O

c) National or regional
achievement tests ------------- O

O

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No

O O
b) Science pedagogy/instruction ------------------ O O
c) Science curriculum ------------------------------ O O
a) Science content ----------------------------------

d) Integrating information technology
into science --------------------------------------

O O
e) Science assessment ------------------------------ O O
f) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- O O

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How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following science topics?
If a topic is not in the curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic you may check “not applicable.”
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
Very well prepared
Somewhat
prepared
Not well
prepared

A. Life Science

a) Major body structures and their functions in humans and other organisms (plants and animals) ------------------------ O
b) Life cycles and reproduction in plants and animals ------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
c) Physical features, behavior, and survival of organisms living in different environments ----------------------------------- O
d) Relationships in a given community (e.g., simple food chains, predator-prey relationships) ------------------------------ O
e) Changes in environments (effects of human activity, pollution and its prevention) --------------------------------------- O
f) Human health (e.g., transmission/prevention of communicable diseases, signs of health/illness, diet, exercise) -------- O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O

B. Physical Science

a) States of matter (solids, liquids, gases) and differences in their physical properties (shape, volume),
including changes in state of matter by heating and cooling --------------------------------------------------------------- O
b) Classification of objects/materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume,
magnetic attraction) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
c) Forming and separating mixtures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
d) Familiar changes in materials (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking) -------------------------------------------------- O
e) Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., the Sun, electricity, water, wind) -------------------------- O
f) Light (e.g., sources, behavior) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ O
g) Electrical circuits and properties of magnets -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
h) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) --------------------------------------------------------- O

O O O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O

C. Earth Science

a) Water on Earth (location, types, and movement) and air (composition, proof of its existence, uses) --------------------- O
b) Common features of Earth’s landscape (e.g., mountains, plains, rivers, deserts) and relationship
to human use (e.g., farming, irrigation, land development) ---------------------------------------------------------------- O
c) Weather conditions from day to day or over the seasons ------------------------------------------------------------------- O
d) Fossils of animals and plants (age, location, formation) -------------------------------------------------------------------- O
e) Earth’s solar system (planets, Sun, moon) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O
f) Day, night, and shadows due to Earth’s rotation and its relationship to the Sun ------------------------------------------- O
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