Student Questionnaire

Appendix C
Proposed Main Study
Student Questionnaire

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Section A: Locating
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSAINTRO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------First we would like some information that will help us contact you in the future so you can take
part in the next phase of this study. This information will be kept separately from the rest of
your answers.
Routing logic: Go to BSNAME.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSNAME
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please verify or type in your first name, middle name, and last name.
BSNAME1
First name:
BSNAME2
Middle name:
BSNAME3
Last name:
Routing logic: Go to BSADD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSADD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in your complete address (be sure to include any apartment number or P.O. Box
number).
BSSSTRT1
Address 1:
BSSSTRT2
Address 2:
BSSZIP
ZIP code:
BSSCITY
City:

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BSSST
State:
Routing logic: Go to BSPHONE.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSPHONE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in your telephone numbers including the 3-digit area codes.
BSSHOMPH
Home phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BSSNOHPH
Check here if you do not have a home telephone
BSSCLLPH
Cell phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BSSNOCLL
Check here if you do not have a cell phone.
Routing logic: Go to BSEMAIL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSEMAIL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please enter the email address that you will most likely be using during the next three years.
BSEMAIL1
Email address
BSNOEMAL
Check here if you do not have an email address.
Routing logic: Go to BSMOM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMOM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in your mother’s full name. If you have both a mother and a stepmother or other
female guardian, type in the name of the one you live with most of the time.
BSMOM1
First name:

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BSMOM2
Middle name:
BSMOM3
Last name:
BSNOMOM
Check here if you do not have a living mother or female guardian
Routing logic: If BSNOMOM=1 then go to BSDAD;
Else if ((BSSSTRT1 and BSSSTRT2) or BSSZIP or BSSCITY or BSSST) is missing then go to
BSMADD;
Else go to BSMHOME.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMHOME
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Is her address the same as yours?
1=Yes
0=No
Routing logic: If BSMHOME=1 then go to BSMOMPH;
Else go to BSMADD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMADD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in her complete address (be sure to include any apartment number or P.O. Box
number).
BSMSTRT1
Address 1:
BSMSTRT2
Address 2:
BSMCITY
City:
BSMST
State:
BSMZIP
ZIP code:
BSMDKADD
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Check here if you don’t know any of her address.
Routing logic: go to BSMOMPH
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMOMPH
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What are her home, cell, and work phone numbers?
BSMHMPH
Home phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BSMHMSM
Check here if her phone number is the same as yours.
BSMHMDK
Check here if you don't know, or she does not have, a home phone number.
BSMCLPH
Cell phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BSMCLDK
Check here if you don't know, or she does not have, a cell phone number.
BSMWKPH
Work phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BSMWKDK
Check here if you don't know, or she does not have, a work phone number.
Routing logic: Go to BSMEMAIL.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMEMAIL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in the email address that she will most likely be using during the next three years.
BSMEMAILDK
Check here if you do not know, or she does not have, an email address.
Routing logic: go to BSDAD.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSDAD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in your father’s full name. If you have both a father and a stepfather or other male
guardian, type in the name of the one you live with most of the time.
BSDAD1
First name:
BSDAD2
Middle initial:
BSDAD3
Last name:
BSNODAD
Check here if you do not have a living father or male guardian
Routing logic: If BSNODAD=1 then go to BSOTHER;
Else if ((BSSSTRT1 and BSSSTRT2) or BSSZIP or BSSCITY or BSSST) is missing then go to
BSDADD;
Else go to BSDHOME.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSDHOME
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Is his address the same as yours?
1=Yes
0=No
Routing logic: If BSDHOME=1 then go to BSDADPH;
Else go to BSDADD.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSDADD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in his complete address (be sure to include any apartment number or P.O. Box
number).
BSDSTRT1
Address 1:
BSDSTRT2
Address 2:

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BSDZIP
ZIP code
BSDCITY
City
BSDST
State
BSDDKADD
Check here if you don’t know any of his address.
Routing logic: go to BSDADPH.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSDADPH
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What are his home, cell, and work phone numbers?
BSDHMPH
Home phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BSDHMSM
Check here if his phone number is the same as yours.
BSDHMDK
Check here if you don't know, or he doesn't have, a home phone number.
BSDCLPH
Cell phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BSDCLDK
Check here if you don't know, or he doesn't have, a cell phone number.
BSDWKPH
Work phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BSDWKDK
Check here if you don't know, or he doesn't have, a work phone number.
Routing logic: go to BSDEMAIL.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSDEMAIL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in the email address that he will most likely be using during the next three years.
BSDEMAILDK
Check here if you do not know, or he does not have, an email address.
Routing logic: Go to Section B (BSBINTRO).

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Section B: Background
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSBINTRO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Next we are going to ask you a few questions about your background.
Routing logic: Go to BSSEX.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSEX
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is your sex?
1=Male
2=Female
Routing logic: Go to BSHISP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSHISP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you Hispanic or [Latino/Latina]?
If BSSEX = 1 then fill ‘Latino’
If BSSEX = 2 then fill ‘Latina’
If BSSEX = nonrespondent then fill ‘Latino/Latina’
1=Yes
0=No
Routing logic: If BSHISP = 1 then go to BSHISPTY
If BSHISP = 0 then go to BSRACE
If nonrespondent then go to BSRACE

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSHISPTY
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Which of the following are you?
1=Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano
2=Cuban
3=Dominican
4=Puerto Rican
5=Central American (Guatemalan, Salvadoran, Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, Panamanian,
Honduran)
6=South American (Colombian, Argentine, Peruvian, etc.)
7=Other Hispanic or Other Latino/Latina
Routing logic: Go to BSRACE.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSRACE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please select one or more of the following to best describe your race.
BSRACE_1
White
BSRACE_2
Black/African American
BSRACE_3
Asian
BSRACE_4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
BSRACE_5
American Indian or Alaska Native
Routing logic: If BSRACE_3=1 then go to BSASIAN
Otherwise go to BSBORN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSASIAN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Which one of the following are you?
1=Chinese
2=Filipino
3=Southeast Asian, for example Vietnamese, Thai, etc.
4=South Asian, for example Indian, Sri Lankan, etc.
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5=Other Asian, for example Korean, Japanese, etc.
Routing logic: Go to BSBORN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSBORN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is your birth date?
BSBORN1
Month
-1=select one
1=January
2=February
3=March
4=April
5=May
6=June
7=July
8=August
9=September
10=October
11=November
12=December
BSBORN2
Day
-1=select one
1=1
2=2
3=3
4=4
5=5
6=6
7=7
8=8
9=9
10=10
11=11
12=12
13=13
14=14
15=15
16=16
17=17
18=18
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19=19
20=20
21=21
22=22
23=23
24=24
25=25
26=26
27=27
28=28
29=29
30=30
31=31
BSBORN3
Year
-1=select one
1=1990 or earlier
2=1991
3=1992
4=1993
5=1994
6=1995
7=1996
8=1997 or later
Routing logic: go to BSFLANG
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSFLANG
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What was the first language you learned to speak when you were a child?
1=English
2=Spanish
3=Another language
4=English and Spanish equally
5=English and another language equally
Routing logic: If BSFLANG = 1 then go to BSCINTRO
If BSFLANG = 2 then go to BSFFLANG
If BSFLANG = 3 then go to BSOFLANG
If BSFLANG = 4 then go to BSFFLANG
If BSFLANG = 5 then go to BSOFLANG
If nonrespondent then go to BSCINTRO

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSOFLANG
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is the other language you first learned to speak?
1=A European language, for example, French, German, Russian, etc.
2=A Chinese language
3=A Filipino language
4=A Southeast Asian language, for example, Vietnamese, Thai
5=A South Asian language, for example, Hindi, Tamil
6=Another Asian language, for example, Japanese, Korean
7=A Middle Eastern language, for example, Arabic, Farsi
8=A language not listed here
Routing logic: If nonrespondent go to BSCINTRO
Else go to BSFFLANG
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSFFLANG
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How often do you speak [Spanish/a European language/a Chinese language/a Filipino
language/a Southeast Asian language/a South Asian language/another Asian language/a Middle
Eastern language/this language] with your mother or female guardian?
1=Never
2=Sometimes
3=About half the time
4=Most of the time
5=Always
New=No mother or female guardian in my household
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSFMLANG
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How often do you speak [Spanish/a European language/a Chinese language/a Filipino language/a
Southeast Asian language/a South Asian language/another Asian language/a Middle Eastern
language/this language] with your friends?
1=Never
2=Sometimes
3=About half the time
4=Most of the time
5=Always
Routing logic: Go BSCINTRO

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Section C: Previous school experiences
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSCINTRO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Before we ask you about your experiences in high school so far, we first want to know a
little bit about your school experiences before you entered the 9th grade.
Routing logic: Go to BSPRVGRD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSPRVGRD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What grade were you in last school year (2008-09)?
1=7th Grade
2=8th Grade
3=9th Grade
4=Ungraded
Routing logic: If BSPRVGRD = 1, 2, or 3 then go to BSPRVSYN, else go to BSACT.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSPRVSYN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------During the previous school year (2008-09), were you in your current school or were you in a
different school?
1=Current school
2=Different school
Routing logic: If BSPRVSYN = 1 or nonrespondent then go to BSACT, if BSPRVSYN = 2 then
go to BSPRVS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSPRVS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------During the previous school year (2008-09) when you were in the [7th grade/8th grade/9th grade],
what school did you attend?
If BSPRVGRD = 1 then fill 7th grade
If BSPRVGRD = 2 then fill 8th grade
If BSPRVGRD = 3 then fill 9th grade
BSPRVS1
School Name
BSPRVS2
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City
BSPRVS3
State
-9=Select one
1=Alabama
2=Alaska
3=Arizona
4=Arkansas
5=California
6=Colorado
7=Connecticut
8=Delaware
9=District of Columbia
10=Florida
11=Georgia
12=Hawaii
13=Idaho
14=Illinois
15=Indiana
16=Iowa
17=Kansas
18=Kentucky
19=Louisiana
20=Maine
21=Maryland
22=Massachusetts
23=Michigan
24=Minnesota
25=Mississippi
26=Missouri
27=Montana
28=Nebraska
29=Nevada
30=New Hampshire
31=New Jersey
32=New Mexico
33=New York
34=North Carolina
35=North Dakota
36=Ohio
37=Oklahoma
38=Oregon
39=Pennsylvania
40=Rhode Island
41=South Carolina
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42=South Dakota
43=Tennessee
44=Texas
45=Utah
46=Vermont
47=Virginia
48=Washington
49=West Virginia
50=Wisconsin
51=Wyoming
Routing logic: Go to BSACT.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSACT
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Between the time you started 8th grade and now, which of the following activities have you
participated in?
MATH

SCIENCE

BSACT_7
Math club

Science club

BSACT_8
Math competition

Science competition

BSACT_9
Math camp

Science camp

BSACT_10
Math study groups or tutoring programs

Science study groups or tutoring programs

BSACT_11
None of the above

None of the above

Routing logic: Go to BSFQSCI.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSFQSCI
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Between the time you started 8th grade and now, how often have you done the following science
activities?
BSFQSCI1
Read science books and magazines
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1=Never
2=Rarely
3=Sometimes
4=Often
BSFQSCI3
Access sites for computer technology information
1=Never
2=Rarely
3=Sometimes
4=Often
BSFQSCI4
Visited a science museum, planetarium or environmental center
1=Never
2=Rarely
3=Sometimes
4=Often
Routing logic: Go to BSMATH8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMATH8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What math course did you take [in the 7th grade/in the 8th grade/last school year]? If you took
more than one math course, please choose your most advanced or most difficult course.
Note to programmer:
If BSPRVGRD=1 then fill "in the 7th grade"
If BSPRVGRD=2 then fill "in the 8th grade"
If BSPRVGRD=3, 4 or not answered then fill "last school year"

Math 8
Advanced or Honors Math 8 (Not including Algebra)
Pre-algebra
Algebra I (including IA and IB)
Algebra II/Trigonometry
Geometry
Integrated Math I
Integrated Math II
Other advanced math course (e.g., pre-calculus, calculus)
Statistics or Probability
Other math.

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Routing logic: If BSMATH8 = 8 or nonrespondent then go to BSSCI8
Else go to BSGMATH8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSGMATH8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What was your final grade in this math course?
1=A or a numerical average of 90-100
2=B or a numerical average of 80-89
3=C or a numerical average of 70-79
4=D or a numerical average of 60-69
5=Below D or a numerical average of less than 60
6=Does not apply to you – your classes were not graded
Routing logic: Go to BSSCI8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSCI8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What science course did you take [in the 7th grade/in the 8th grade/last school year]? If you took
more than one science course, please choose your most advanced or most difficult course.
Note to programmer:
If BSPRVGRD=1 then fill "in the 7th grade"
If BSPRVGRD=2 then fill "in the 8th grade"
If BSPRVGRD=3, 4 or not answered then fill "last school year"
What science course did you take in the 8th grade? If you took more than one science
course, please choose your most advanced or most difficult course.
General Science 8
Anatomy/Physiology
Biology I or Life Science
Advanced Biology (Biology II, AP, or IB)
Chemistry I
Advanced Chemistry (Chemistry II, AP, or IB)
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Integrated Science I
Integrated Science II or III
General Science
Principles of Technology
Life science
Physical Science
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Physics I
Advanced Physics (Physics II, AP or IB)
Other science course
BSSCI8_OTHER
Please specify:
Routing logic: If BSSCI8 = 8 or nonrespondent then go to BSCOMP8
Else go to BSGSCI8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSGSCI8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What was your final grade in this science course?
1=A or a numerical average of 90-100
2=B or a numerical average of 80-89
3=C or a numerical average of 70-79
4=D or a numerical average of 60-69
5=Below D or a numerical average of less than 60
6=Does not apply to you – your classes were not graded
Routing logic: Go to BSDINTRO

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Section D: Math experiences
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSDINTRO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now we are going to ask you a few questions about your experiences with math.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMATHCR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you currently taking a math course this fall?
1=Yes
0=No
Routing logic: Go to BSMPRS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMPRS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

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BSMPRS1
I see myself as a math person.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMPRS2
Others see me as a math person.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMCHK2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When you [were/are] working on a math assignment, how often [did/do] you think about
whether you [understand/understood] what you are doing?
If BSMATHCR = 1 then fill ‘are’ If BSMATHCR = 1 then fill ‘do’ If BSMATHCR = 1 then
fill ‘understand’ If BSMATHCR = 0 then fill ‘were’ If BSMATHCR = 0 then fill ‘did’ If
BSMATHCR = 0 then fill ‘understood’
1=Never
2=Rarely
3=Sometimes
4=Often
Routing logic: If BSMATHCR=1 go to BSMCRSE.
Else go to BSEINTRO.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMCRSE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What math course(s) are you currently taking this fall?
BSMCRSE_1
Review or Remedial Math
(including Basic, Business, Consumer, Functional or General math).
BSMCRSE_2
Pre-algebra
BSMCRSE_3
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Algebra I (including IA and IB)
BSMCRSE_4
Algebra II/Trigonometry
BSMCRSE_5
Geometry
BSMCRSE_6
Integrated Math I
BSMCRSE_7
Integrated Math II
BSMCRSE_8
Other advanced math course (e.g., pre-calculus, calculus)
BSMCRSE_9
Statistics or Probability
BSMCRSE_10
Other math.
Routing logic: go to BSMRSN.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMRSN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You are taking [this math course/Review-Remedial Math etc.] because…
BSMRSN_1
I really enjoy math.
BSMRSN_2
I like to be challenged.
BSMRSN_3
I had no choice, it is a school requirement.
BSMRSN_4
The school counselor suggested I take it.
BSMRSN_5
My parent(s) encouraged me to take it.

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BSMRSN_6
A teacher encouraged me to take it.
BSMRSN_7
There were no other math courses offered.
BSMRSN_9a
I will need it to get into college.
BSSRSN_9b
I will need it to succeed in college
BSMRSN_10
I will need it for my career.
BSMRSN_12
It was assigned to me.
BSMRSN_13
I don’t know why I am taking this course.
Routing logic: If more than one checkbox checked go to BSMMIR. Else go to BSMLIK
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMLIK
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your [math/ReviewRemedial Math/etc.] course?
BSMLIK1
I am enjoying this class very much.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMLIK2
I think this class is a waste of my time.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMLIK4
I think this class is boring.
1=Strongly Agree
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2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSMUSE.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMUSE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your [math/ReviewRemedial Math/etc./] course?
BSMUSE1
What we learn in this class is useful for everyday life.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMUSE2
What we learn in this class will be useful for college.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMUSE3
What we learn in this class will be useful for my career.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSMEFC
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMEFC
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your [math/ReviewRemedial Math/etc. ] course?
BSMEFC1
I am confident that I can do an excellent job on tests in this class.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
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4=Strongly Disagree
BSMEFC2
I am certain that I can understand the most difficult material presented in the
textbook used in this class.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMEFC3
I am certain that I can master the skills being taught in this class.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMEFC4
I am confident that I can do an excellent job on assignments in this class.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSMGIMP
Routing logic: If pre-loaded math teacher names are available, go to BSMTCHR;
else if pre-loaded math teacher names are not available, go to BSMTEAC.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMTCHR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please choose your [math/Review-Remedial Math/Probability-Statistics/Algebra I/Algebra
II/Geometry/Integrated Math/Trigonometry] teacher from the list below.
1=[Y_MTHTCH1]
2=[Y_MTHTCH2]
3=[Y_MTHTCH3]
4=[Y_MTHTCH4]
5=[Y_MTHTCH5]
6=[Y_MTHTCH6]
7=[Y_MTHTCH7]
Routing logic: If a teacher is selected from the dropdown menu, go to BSMTCHQ.
Else if the last response option "A teacher not listed above" is selected from the dropdown menu
or no option is selected go to BSMTEAC.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMTEAC
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in the name of your [math/Review-Remedial Math/etc.] teacher.
Routing logic: If nonrespondent then go to BSEINTRO.
Else go to BSMTCHQ.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMTCHQ
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about [BSMTEAC]?
Remember, none of your teachers or your principal will see any of the answers you provide.
This teacher…
BSMTCHQ1
Values and listens to students’ ideas.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMTCHQ2
Treats students with respect.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMTCHQ4
Treats every student fairly.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMTCHQ5
Thinks every student can be successful.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMTCHQ6
Thinks mistakes are okay as long as all students learn.
1=Strongly Agree
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2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMTCHQ8
Treats some kids better than other kids.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMTCHQ9
Makes math interesting.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMTCHQ0
Treats males and females differently.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSMTCHQA
Makes math easy to understand.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSEINTRO.

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Section E: Science experiences
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSEINTRO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now we are going to ask you a few questions about your experiences with science.
Routing logic: Go to BSSCIECR
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BSSCIECR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you currently taking a science course this fall?
1=Yes
0=No
Routing logic: Go to BSSPRS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSPRS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
BSSPRS1
I see myself as a science person.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSPRS2
Others see me as a science person.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSSCHK2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSCHK2
When you are working on a science assignment, how often do you think about whether you
understand what you are doing?
1=Never
2=Rarely
3=Sometimes
4=Often
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSCRSE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What science course(s) are you currently taking this fall?
BSSCRSE_1
Anatomy/Physiology
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BSSCRSE_2a
Biology I
BSSCRSE_2b
Advanced Biology (Biology II, AP, or IB)
BSSCRSE_4a
Chemistry I
BSSCRSE_4b
Advanced Chemistry (Chemistry II, AP, or IB)
BSSCRSE_6
Earth Science
BSSCRSE_7
Environmental Science
BSSCRSE_8
Integrated Science I
BSSCRSE_X
Integrated Science II or III
BSSCRSE_Y
General Science
BSSCRSE_9
Principles of Technology
BSSCRSE_10
Life science
BSSCRSE_11
Physical Science
BSSCRSE_12a
Physics I
BSSCRSE_12b
Advanced Physics (Physics II, AP or IB)
BSSCRSE_13
Other science course

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Routing logic: Go to BSSRSN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSRSN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You are taking [fill with name of science course] because
BSSRSN_1
I really enjoy science.
BSSRSN_2
I like to be challenged.
BSSRSN_3
I had no choice, it is a school requirement.
BSSRSN_4
The school counselor suggested I take it.
BSSRSN_5
My parent(s) encouraged me to take it.
BSSRSN_6
A teacher encouraged me to take it.
BSSRSN_7
There were no other science courses offered.
BSSRSN_9a
I will need it to get into college.
BSSRSN_9b
I will need it to succeed in college
BSSRSN_10
I will need it for your career.
BSSRSN_12
It was assigned to me.
BSSRSN_13
I don’t know why I am taking this course.
Routing logic: If more than one checkbox checked go to BSSMIR. Else go to BSSLIK
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BSSLIK
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your [fill with name of
science course] course?
BSSLIK1
I am enjoying this class very much.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSLIK2
I think this class is a waste of my time.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSLIK4
I think this class is boring.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSSMTV
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Routing logic: Go to BSSUSE

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSUSE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your [fill with name of
science course] course?
BSSUSE1
What we learn in this class is useful for everyday life.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSUSE2
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What we learn in this class will be useful for college.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSUSE3
What we learn in this class will be useful for my career.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSSEFC
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSEFC
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your
[science/Anatomy-Physiology/etc.] course?
Conditional wording:
BSSEFC1
I am confident that I can do an excellent job on tests in this class.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSEFC2
I am certain I can understand the most difficult material presented in the textbook
used in this class.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSEFC3
I am certain I can master the skills being taught in this class.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSEFC4
I am confident that I can do an excellent job on assignments in this class.
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1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSSGIMP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Routing logic: If pre-loaded science teacher names are available, go to BSSTCHR;
else if pre-loaded science teacher names are not available, go to BSSTEAC.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSTCHR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please choose your [science/Anatomy-Physiology/etc.] teacher from the list below.
Conditional wording:
1=[Y_SCITCH1]
2=[Y_SCITCH2]
3=[Y_SCITCH3]
4=[Y_SCITCH4]
5=[Y_SCITCH5]
6=[Y_SCITCH6]
7=[Y_SCITCH7]
Routing logic: If a teacher is selected from the dropdown menu, go to BSSTCHQ.
Else if the last response option "A teacher not listed above" is selected from the dropdown menu
or no option is selected go to BSSTEAC.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSTEAC
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in the name of your [science/Anatomy-Physiology/etc.] teacher.
Conditional wording:
Routing logic: If name provided, go to BSSTCHQ
Else if nonrespondent and Y_SGRP=1 then go to BSFINTRO
Else if nonrespondent and Y_SGRP=2 then go to BSGINTRO
Else if nonrespondent go to BSHINTRO

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSTCHQ
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about [BSSTEAC/your
science teacher]? Remember, none of your teachers or your principal will see any of the answers
you provide. This teacher…
If a teacher name is selected in BSSTEAC then fill the teacher's name.
Else fill "your science teacher"
BSSTCHQ1
Values and listens to students’ ideas.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSTCHQ2
Treats students with respect.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSTCHQ4
Treats every student fairly.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSTCHQ5
Thinks every student can be successful.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSTCHQ6
Thinks mistakes are okay as long as all students learn.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSTCHQ8
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Treats some kids better than other kids.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSTCHQ9
Makes science interesting.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSTCHQ0
Treats males and females differently.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSSTCHQA
Makes science easy to understand.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: If Y_SGRP=1 then go to BSFINTRO
Else if Y_SGRP=2 then go to BSGINTRO
Else go to BSHINTRO

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******************************************************************************
Section F: Home and school
******************************************************************************
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSFINTRO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now we are going to ask you a few questions about your experiences at home and in school.
Routing logic: Go to BSBLG
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSBLG
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your current school?
BSBLG_1
I feel safe at this school.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSBLG_2
I feel proud being part of this school.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSBLG_5
There are always teachers or other adults in my school that I can talk to if I have a
problem.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSBLG_6
School is often a waste of time.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSBLG_7
Getting good grades in school is important to me.
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1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSDSEN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSDSEN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How often do you…
BSDSEN1
go to class without your homework done?
1=Never
2=Rarely
3=Sometimes
4=Often
BSDSEN2
go to class without pencil or paper?
1=Never
2=Rarely
3=Sometimes
4=Often
BSDSEN3
go to class without books?
1=Never
2=Rarely
3=Sometimes
4=Often
BSDSEN4
go to class late?
1=Never
2=Rarely
3=Sometimes
4=Often
Routing logic: Go to BSFAVESU
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSFAVESU
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Not including lunch or study periods, what is your favorite school subject?
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1=English
2=Foreign Language
4=Science
5=Art
6=Music
7=Mathematics
8=Gym
9=Religion
10=Health Education
11=Computer Education/Computer Science
12=Social Studies/History/Government/Civics
13=Career preparation class (for example, health professions, business, culinary arts etc.)
14=Other
Routing logic: Go to BSLSTFAV
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSLSTFAV
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Not including lunch or study periods, what is your least favorite school subject?
1=English
2=Foreign Language
4=Science
5=Art
6=Music
7=Mathematics
8=Gym
9=Religion
10=Health Education
11=Computer Education/Computer Science
12=Social Studies/History/Government/Civics
13=Career preparation class (for example, health professions, business, culinary arts etc.)
14=Other
Routing logic: Go to BSPAYO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSPAYO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
BSPAYO1
Studying in school rarely pays off later with good jobs.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
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4=Strongly Disagree
BSPAYO2
Even if I study, I will not be able to get into college.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSPAYO3
Even if I study, my family cannot afford to pay for me to attend college.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSPAYO4
Working is more important for me than attending college.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSTALK
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSTALK
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Between the start of 8th grade and now, which of the following people have you talked to about
the following?
BSTALKA
Mother or female guardian
BSTALKB
Father or male guardian
BTALKC
Your friends
BSTALKD
A favorite teacher
BSTALKE
A school counselor

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BSTALKF
Have not discussed
BSTALK1A
What courses to take this year
BSTALK2A
What math courses to take this year
BSTALK3A
What science courses to take this year
BSTALK4A
Going to college
BSTALK5A
Possible jobs/careers when you are an adult
BSTALK6A
Personal problems

Routing logic: Go to BSCLF
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSCLF
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please think of your closest friend. As far as you know, are the following statements true or false
for him/her?
BSCLF_1
Gets good grades
1=True
2=False
BSCLF_2
Is interested in school
1=True
2=False
BSCLF_4
Attends classes regularly
1=True
2=False
BSCLF_5
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Plans to go to college
1=True
2=False

Routing logic: Go to BSCOST
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSCOST
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
If I spend a lot of time and effort in my math and science classes…
BSCOST2
I won’t have enough time for hanging out with my friends.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSCOST3
I won’t have enough time for extracurricular activities.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSCOST4
I won’t be popular.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
BSCOST5
I’ll be made fun of.
1=Strongly Agree
2=Agree
3=Disagree
4=Strongly Disagree
Routing logic: Go to BSBOGI

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSBOGI
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In general, how would you compare males and females in each of the following subjects?
BSBOGI1
English or language arts?
1=Females are much better
2=Females are somewhat better
3=Females and males are the same
4=Males are somewhat better
5=Boys are much better
BSBOGI2
math?
1=Females are much better
2=Females are somewhat better
3=Females and males are the same
4=Males are somewhat better
5=Males are much better
BSBOGI4
science?
1=Females are much better
2=Females are somewhat better
3=Females and boys are the same
4=Boys are somewhat better
5=Boys are much better

Routing logic: Go to BSTIME
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSTIME
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About how many hours do you spend outside of school on a typical weekday during the school
year doing each of the following?
Less than 1 hour, 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, more than 5 hours. Other valid options: I am not taking a math
class (BSTIME1) and I am not taking a science class (BSTIME2).
BSTIME1
Working on math homework and studying for math class

hours

BSTIME2
Working on science homework and studying for science class hours
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BSTIME3
Working on homework and studying for the rest of your classes hours
BSTIME4
Participating in extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs, band, student
government hours
BSTIME5
Working for pay, not including chores or jobs you do around your house hours
BSTIME8
Watching television or movies hours
BSTIME9
Playing video games hours
BSTIME10
Chatting or surfing online hours
Routing logic: Go to BSPGRM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSPGRM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you participating in any of the following programs?
a. Talent Search
b. Upward Bound
c. GEAR UP
d. AVID
e. MESA
Routing logic: Go to BSGINTRO

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******************************************************************************
Section G: Plans for postsecondary education
******************************************************************************
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSGINTRO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now we are going to ask you a few questions about your plans for school and college as you
progress through high school.
Routing logic: Go to BSMATHYR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMATHYR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please indicate how many years of math you expect to take during high school.
BSMATHYR_1
One Year
BSMATHYR_2
Two Years
BSMATHYR_3
Three years
BSMATHYR_4
Four or more years
Routing logic: go to BSMAAP.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMAAP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do you plan to enroll in...
BSMAAP1
an Advanced Placement (AP) calculus course?
1=Yes
2=No
3=I don’t know what that is
4=I haven’t thought about it yet
BSMAAP2
an International Baccalaureate (IB) calculus course?
1=Yes
2=No
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3=I don’t know what that is
4=I haven’t thought about it yet
Routing logic: Go to BSMARE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSMARE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check all the reasons you plan to take more math courses during high school.
BSMARE_1
It is required to graduate
BSMARE_2
My parents will want me to
BSMARE_3a
My teachers will want me to
BSMARE_3b
My school counselor will want me to
BSMARE_4
I’m good at math
BSMARE_5
I’ll need advanced math for the type of career I want
BSMARE_6
Most students like me take advanced courses
BSMARE_7
I enjoy studying math
BSMARE_8
That kind of math will be useful for getting into college
BSMARE_9
That kind of math will be useful in college
BSMARE_10
I don’t know why, I just probably will
BSMARE_11
My friends are going to take it

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BSMARE_12
I really haven’t thought about it
BSMARE_13
None of the above
Routing logic: Go to BSSCIEYR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSCIEYR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please indicate how many years of science you expect to take during high school.
BSSCIEYR_1
One year
BSSCIEYR_2
Two years
BSSCIEYR_3
Three years
BSSCIEYR_4
Four or more years
Routing logic: If any of the first 4 items (BSSCIEYR_1 through BSSCIEYR_4) = 1 then go to
BSSCAP.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSCAP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do you plan to enroll in...
BSSCAP1
an Advanced Placement (AP) science course?
1=Yes
2=No
3=I don’t know what that is
4=I haven’t thought about it yet
BSSCAP2
an International Baccalaureate (IB) science course?
1=Yes
2=No
3=I don’t know what that is
4=I haven’t thought about it yet
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Routing logic: Go to BSSCRE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSSCRE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check all the reasons you plan to take more science courses during high school.
BSSCRE_1
It is required to graduate
BSSCRE_2
My parents will want me to
BSSCRE_3a
My teachers will want me to
BSSCRE_3b
My school counselor will want me to
BSSCRE_4
I’m good at science
BSSCRE_5
I will need advanced science for the type of career I want
BSSCRE_6
Most students like me take advanced courses
BSSCRE_7
I enjoy studying science
BSSCRE_8
That kind of science will be useful for getting into college
BSSCRE_9
That kind of science will be useful in college
BSSCRE_10
I don’t know why, I just probably will
BSSCRE_11
My friends are going to take it
BSSCRE_12
I really haven’t thought about it
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BSSCRE_13
None of the above
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSCOPLAN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have you put together a “career plan” or “education plan” – for example, a series of activities
and courses that you will need to complete in order to get into college, or be successful in your
eventual career?
1=Yes, a combined career/education plan
2=Yes, an education plan only
3=Yes, a career plan only
4=No, neither a career plan nor an education plan
Routing logic: If BSCOPLAN = 1, 2, or 3 then go to BSCOHELP
Else go to BSTEST
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSCOHELP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Who helped you put the career or education plan together?
BSCOHELP_1
A counselor
BSCOHELP_2
A teacher
BSCOHELP_3
Your parents
BSCOHELP_4
Other
BSCOHELP_5
No one
Routing logic: Go to BSTEST

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSTEST
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have you taken or are you planning to take...
BSTEST1
the PSAT?
1=Yes
2=No
3=You don’t know what that is
4=You haven’t thought about it yet
BSTEST2
the SAT?
1=Yes
2=No
3=You don’t know what that is
4=You haven’t thought about it yet
BSTEST3
American College Testing Service (ACT) test?
1=Yes
2=No
3=You don’t know what that is
4=You haven’t thought about it yet
BSTEST4
an Advanced Placement (AP) test?
1=Yes
2=No
3=You don’t know what that is
4=You haven’t thought about it yet
BSTEST5
a test for the International Baccalaureate (IB)?
1=Yes
2=No
3=You don’t know what that is
4=You haven’t thought about it yet
Routing logic: Go to BSADD_1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSADD_1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How sure are you that you will graduate from high school?
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1=Very sure I’ll graduate
2=I’ll probably graduate
3=I probably won’t graduate
4=Very sure I won’t graduate

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Section H: Life after high school
******************************************************************************
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSHINTRO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now we are going to ask you a few questions about your future life after high school.
Routing logic: Go to BSEXPECT
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSEXPECT
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As things stand now, how far in school do you think you will get?
1=Less than high school
2=High school graduation or GED
3=Start but not complete an Associate’s degree from a community college or technical
institute
4=Complete an Associate’s degree from a community college or technical institute
5=Start but not complete a Bachelor’s degree
6=Complete a Bachelor’s degree
7=Start but not complete a Master’s degree or equivalent
8=Complete a Master’s degree or equivalent
9=Start but not complete a Ph.D., M.D., or other advanced professional degree
10=Complete a Ph.D., M.D., or other advanced professional degree
11=Don’t know
Routing logic:
If 5 or higher go to BSADD_2
If 4 or lower go to BSADD_3
BSADD_2
How sure are you that you will go on to college to pursue a bachelor’s degree after you leave
high school?
1=Very sure I’ll go
2=I’ll probably go
3=I probably won’t go
4=Very sure I won’t go
Routing logic: Go to BSADD_3
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BSADD_3:
Whatever your plans, do you think you have the ability to complete college (that is, earn a
bachelor’s degree)?
1=Yes, definitely
2=Yes, probably
3=I doubt it
4=Definitely not.
Routing logic: go to BSDISAPP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSDISAPP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you be disappointed if you did not graduate from college with a four-year degree by the
time you are 30 years old?
1=Yes
0=No
Routing logic: Go to BSAFTER.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSAFTER
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What do you plan to do right after you leave high school? . Please mark all that apply:
1=Enroll in a bachelor’s degree program in a college or university
2=Enroll in an associate’s degree program in a two-year community college
or technical institute
3=Attend a registered apprenticeship program
4=Obtain a license or certificate in a career field
5=Join the armed services
6=Get a job
7=Start a family
8=Travel
9=Do volunteer or missionary work
10=Not sure what you want to do
If BSAFTER = 1, then go to BSADD_4
ELSE go to BSADD_6A
BSADD_4
Are you more likely to attend a public or private 4-year college, or have you not thought about
this yet?
1 = Public—go to BSADD_5
2 = Private—go to BSADD_8
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3 = Haven’t thought about this—go to BSADD_6A
BSADD_5
Are you more likely to attend an in-state or out of state 4-year college, or have you not thought
about it yet?
1 = In-state
2 = Out-of-state
3 = Haven’t thought about this
BSADD_6A
What is your best estimate of the cost of 1 year’s tuition and mandatory fees at a public 4-year
college in your state?
Amount
BSADD_6B
Is that tuition and mandatory fees only, or does that also include other fees such as room and
board?
Tuition & mandatory fees only
Tuition, mandatory fees, & other fees
BSADD_7
How confident are you in the accuracy of your estimate of the cost of 1 year’s tuition and
mandatory fees at a public 4-year college in your state?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident at all
BSADD_8
Have you gotten information about the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at a specific (fill with
in-state public/private, out of state public/private) 4-year college?
Yes
No go to BSJOB30
BSADD_9
What is the cost of 1 year’s tuition and mandatory fees at that college?
Amount:
BSADD_10

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Is that tuition and mandatory fees only, or does that also include other fees such as room and
board?
Tuition & mandatory fees only
Tuition, mandatory fees, & other fees
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSJOB30
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As things stand now, what is the job or occupation that you expect or plan to have at age
30?
BSJOB301
Specify the job, occupation, or career
BSJOB302
I don’t know
Routing logic: If BSJOB301 = nonrespondent or BSJOB302 =1, then go to BSTKFUTP
Else go to BSJOBT
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSJOBT
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How much have you thought about this choice?
1=Not at all
2=A little
3=Somewhat
4=A lot
Routing logic: Go to BSTKFUTP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSTKFUTP
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When you talk about your future plans, would you say you talk…
1=mostly to your parents,
2=more to your parents than your friends,
3=to your parents and your friends about the same,
4=more to your friends than your parents,
5=mostly to your friends,
6=or you don’t talk to your parents or to your friends about the future?
Routing logic: please go to BSOTHER

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ADDITIONAL LOCATING INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSOTHER
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in the name of an adult relative or close friend who does not live with you but will
always know how to contact you.
BSOTHER1
First name:
BSOTHER2
Middle initial:
BSOTHER3
Last name:
Routing logic: If (BSOTHER1 and BSOTHER2 and BSOTHER3) are all missing go to Section
B (BSBINTRO);
else go to BSOADD.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSOADD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please type in their complete address (be sure to include any apartment number or P.O. Box
number).
BSOSTRT1
Address 1:
BSOSTRT2
Address 2:
BSOZIP
ZIP code
BSOCITY
City
BSOST
State
BSODKADD
Check here if you don’t know any of their address.
Routing logic: go to BSOTHPH.
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSOTHPH
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What are their home, cell, and work phone numbers?
BTOHMPH
Home phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BTOHMDK
Check here if you don't know, or they don't have, a home phone number.
BTOCLPH
Cell phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
BTOCLDK
Check here if you don't know, or they don't have, a cell phone number.
Routing logic: go to BTOTHREL.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSOTHREL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is this person's relationship to you?
1=A parent
2=A grandparent
3=An aunt or uncle
4=A brother or sister
5=A friend
6=Other

Routing logic: If Y_SGRP=1 then go to BSEND
If Y_SGRP=2 then go to BSFINTRO
Else go to BSFINTRO
******************************************************************************
END
******************************************************************************
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------END
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for completing this part of the HSLS study. Please sit quietly and wait for
further instruction.

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