NAEP 2014 Wave 1 (Student Core, Civics, Geography, U.S. History, and Pilot Science; Teacher; and School)

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 1 Submittal for 2014
VOLUME II
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 1b
Teacher Grade 4

Part 1b contains Teacher Grade 4:

Background, Education, Training (BET) — Science
Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) — Science
The amount of time estimated to complete these forms: 20 minutes

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TEACHER QUESTIONNAIRES
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Science Questionnaire – Grade 4
Part I: Background, Education, and Training

VB331330

1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.

A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

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2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals.

A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

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3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?

A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years

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4. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?

A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.

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5. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are
currently teaching?

A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional
coursework, student teaching, etc.)

C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.

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6. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to
expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,
district, or university alternative route to certification program.)

A Yes
B No

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7. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least
one content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.
In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of
classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)

A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No

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8. What is the highest academic degree you hold?

A High school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree

F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)

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9. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Biology or other life science

A

B

C

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b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical
science

A

B

C

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c. Earth or space science

A

B

C

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d. Other science-related subject

A

B

C

VB556071

e. Mathematics or mathematics education

A

B

C

VB595993

f. Science education

A

B

C

VB556070

g. Engineering or engineering education

A

B

C

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h. Education (including elementary or
early childhood)

A

B

C

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i. Special education (including students with A
disabilities)

B

C

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j. English language learning

B

B

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A

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10. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 11.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 12.

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11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Biology or other life science

A

B

C

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b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical
science

A

B

C

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c. Earth or space science

A

B

C

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d. Other science-related subject

A

B

C

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e. Mathematics or mathematics education

A

B

C

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f. Science education

A

B

C

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g. Engineering or engineering education

A

B

C

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h. Education (including elementary or
early childhood)

A

B

C

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i. Special education (including students with A
disabilities)

B

C

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j. English language learning

B

C

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A

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12. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last
two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one
oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. How students learn science

A

B

C

D

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b. Scientific inquiry and/or
technological design

A

B

C

D

VC304729

c. Content standards in science

A

B

C

D

VC304730

d. Curricular materials available in
science (units, texts)

A

B

C

D

VC304731

e. Instructional methods for teaching
science

A

B

C

D

VC304732

f. Instructional methods for teaching
technological design

A

B

C

D

VC304733

g. Effective use of laboratory activities
in science instruction

A

B

C

D

VC304734

h. Effective use of information and
communication technology (ICT)
in science instruction

A

B

C

D

VC304736

i. Methods for assessing students in
science

A

B

C

D

VC304738

j. Preparation of students for district
and state assessments

A

B

C

D

VC304739

k. Strategies for teaching science to
students from diverse backgrounds
(including English language learners)

A

B

C

D

VC304740

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13. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of science? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes, I have
participated.

Yes, I
have led.

No

a. College course taken after your first
certification

A

B

C

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b. Workshop or training session

A

B

C

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c. Conference or professional
association meeting

A

B

C

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d. Observational visit to another school

A

B

C

VC323272

e. Mentoring and/or peer observation
and coaching as part of a formal
arrangement

A

B

C

VC323273

f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment

A

B

C

VC323277

g. Regularly scheduled discussion or
study group

A

B

C

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h. Teacher collaborative or network
(such as one organized by an outside
agency or over the Internet)

A

B

C

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i. Individual or collaborative research

A

B

C

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j. Independent reading on a regular
basis (for example, educational
journals, books, or the Internet)

A

B

C

VC323285

k. Co-teaching/team teaching

A

B

C

VC323286

l. Consultation with a subject
specialist

A

B

C

VC323288

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14. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the
following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.
No, I am
No, I
already
have
proficient.
not.
Yes
a. Basic computer training

A

B

C

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b. Software applications

A

B

C

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c. Use of the Internet

A

B

C

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d. Use of other technology—for example,
A
satellite access, wireless Web,
interactive video, closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing

B

C

VC191237

e. Integration of computers and other
technology into classroom instruction

B

C

VC191238

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A

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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Science
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for science
instruction. If you teach more than one fourth-grade class, please choose a single class to use
as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
If you do not teach science, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for your
time.

VB598092

1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Fill in one oval.

A I do not teach science to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including science.
C The only subject I teach is science.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching science.

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2. How many students are in this class?

A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more

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3. About how much time in total do you spend with this class on science instruction in a
typical week?

A Less than 1 hour
B 1–1.9 hours
C 2–2.9 hours
D 3–3.9 hours
E 4 hours or more

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4. Are students assigned to this class by ability?

A Yes
B No

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5. To what extent do you use each of the following student groupings for science instruction
in your classroom? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Groupings based on students’
interest in science/science-related
topics

A

B

C

D

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b. Groupings based on students’
learning preferences or styles

A

B

C

D

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c. Groupings based on students’
readiness or current achievement
level

A

B

C

D

VF633150

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6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Fill in
one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Almost
every
day

a. Multiple-choice tests

A

B

C

D

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b. Short written responses (e.g., a
phrase or sentence)

A

B

C

D

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c. Long written responses (e.g., several
sentences or paragraphs)

A

B

C

D

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7. In this class, about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of
science? Fill in one oval on each line.
None

Little

Some

A lot

a. Life science

A

B

C

D

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b. Earth and space science

A

B

C

D

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c. Physical science

A

B

C

D

VB608621

d. Engineering and technology

A

B

C

D

VC759073

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8. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Fill in one oval on
each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Every day
or almost
every day

a. Read a science textbook

A

B

C

D

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b. Read a book or magazine about
science

A

B

C

D

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c. Work with other students on a
science activity or project

A

B

C

D

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d. Prepare a written science report

A

B

C

D

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e. Watch a movie, video, or DVD
about science

A

B

C

D

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f.

A

B

C

D

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g. Do hands-on activities or
investigations in science

A

B

C

D

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h. Talk about the measurements and
results from students’ hands-on
activities

A

B

C

D

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i.

Take a science test or quiz

A

B

C

D

VC767850

j.

Identify questions that can be
addressed through scientific
investigations

A

B

C

D

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k. Discuss the kinds of problems that
engineers can solve

A

B

C

D

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l.

A

B

C

D

VC767854

A

B

C

D

VC767856

Watch a science teacher do a
science activity

Figure out different ways to solve a
science problem

m. Present what they have learned
about science

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9. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to
your fourth-grade class? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Increase students’ interest in science

A

B

C

D

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b. Increase awareness of the
importance of science in daily life

A

B

C

D

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c. Learn about applications of science
to environmental issues

A

B

C

D

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d. Teach scientific facts and principles

A

B

C

D

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e. Teach scientific methods

A

B

C

D

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f. Equip students with the knowledge
and skills needed for studying
science in upper grade levels

A

B

C

D

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g. Develop systematic observation
skills

A

B

C

D

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h. Develop inquiry skills

A

B

C

D

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i. Develop skills in lab techniques

A

B

C

D

VC970926

j. Develop problem-solving skills

A

B

C

D

VF654319

k. Develop scientific writing skills

A

B

C

D

VC970931

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10. To what extent does your school system (including your school and school district)
provide the following to you? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Science textbooks (including digital
forms, such as online textbooks)

A

B

C

D

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b. Science magazines and books
(including digital forms, such as
online magazines and books)

A

B

C

D

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c. Supplies or equipment for science
demonstrations

A

B

C

D

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d. Supplies or equipment for science
labs

A

B

C

D

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e. Space to conduct science labs

A

B

C

D

VF633201

f. Computers for students’ use in class

A

B

C

D

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g. Computer labs

A

B

C

D

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h. Computers for teachers’ use

A

B

C

D

VF633204

i. Computerized science labs for
classroom use

A

B

C

D

VF633205

j. Audiovisual materials

A

B

C

D

VF633206

k. Science kits

A

B

C

D

VF633207

l. Scientific measurement instruments
(e.g., telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing scales)

A

B

C

D

VF633202

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11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for fourth-grade
science instruction? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Desktop computer

A

B

C

D

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b. Laptop computer

A

B

C

D

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c. Tablet PC (notebook-like computer
that allows users to write or draw
through the use of a stylus or
touch-screen)

A

B

C

D

VC973472

d. Digital projector (device that
connects to a computer to display
presentations or demonstrate
lessons, such as an LCD)

A

B

C

D

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e. CD-ROM

A

B

C

D

VC973474

f.

A

B

C

D

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g. Digital music device (pocket-sized
music player used to listen to or
create audio files, such as an MP3
player)

A

B

C

D

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h. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit
television

A

B

C

D

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Online software

Continued on next page.

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Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

i.

DVD player and DVDs

A

B

C

D

VC973478

j.

Digital camera

A

B

C

D

VC973479

k. Graphing calculator

A

B

C

D

VC973480

l.

Handheld device (pocket-sized
computing device, such as personal
digital assistant or smartphone)

A

B

C

D

VC973481

m. Data collection sensors/probes (tool
that connects to a handheld device
or graphing calculator and detects
motion, pH, temperature, light)

A

B

C

D

VC973482

n. Online course management system
(web-based software used to
organize information, assignments,
grades, and discussions)

A

B

C

D

VC973483

o. Digital whiteboard (computerized
display panels that can respond to
fingertip command and creates a
shared interactive space, akin to
traditional chalkboards)

A

B

C

D

VC973484

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12. Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system provides
you with the instructional materials and other resources you need to teach your class?

A I get all the resources I need.
B I get most of the resources I need.
C I get some of the resources I need.
D I don’t get any of the resources I need.

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13. When you teach science to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Fill in
one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Use a different set of methods in
teaching some students

A

B

C

D

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b. Supplement the regular course
curriculum with additional material
for some students

A

B

C

D

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c. Vary the pace of instruction for some
students

A

B

C

D

VF633254

d. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

VC767823

e. Set different achievement standards
for some students

A

B

C

D

VC767824

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14. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and evaluate their
progress in science?

A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day

VC767829

15. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their
progress in science? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

A few
times a
year

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Every day
or almost
every day

a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance

A

B

C

D

E

VC767830

b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make

A

B

C

D

E

VC767831

c. Discuss progress the
student has made toward
goals previously set

A

B

C

D

E

VC767832

d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current learning
needs and to reflect the
student’s future goals

A

B

C

D

E

VC767834

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16. In addition to your regular classroom instruction, how often do you use the following to
engage fourth-grade students in learning science? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

1–2 times 3–4 times
per year
per year

More than
5 times
per year

a. Science fairs

A

B

C

D

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b. Science competitions

A

B

C

D

VF654360

c. Science-related field trips (including
museums, zoos, aquariums, science
centers, and other similar sites)

A

B

C

D

VF654361

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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 1 Submittal for 2014
VOLUME II
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 2b
Teacher Grade 8

Part 2b contains Teacher Grade 8:

Background, Education, Training (BET) –Social Studies &LYLFV*HRJUDSK\86+LVWRU\
Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) — Social Studies (Civics, Geography, U.S. History)
Background, Education, Training (BET) –Science
Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) — Science
The amount of time estimated to complete these forms: 20 minutes (30 minutes if both social
studies and science are completed).

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TEACHER QUESTIONNAIRES
OMB Information on Teacher Questionnaire Cover Page
Paperwork Burden Statement
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to
respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid
OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information
collection is 1850-0790. The time required to complete this information collection
is estimated to average 201 minutes including the time to review instructions,
search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review
the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy
of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write
to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4537. If you have
comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of
this form, write directly to: NAEP/NCES, U.S. Department of Education, 400
Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202.
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The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only. In
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willfully discloses ANY identifiable information about you.
OMB No. 1850-0790 APPROVAL EXPIRES 03/31/2016

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30 minutes if teacher completes both social studies and science.

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Teacher Grade 8 Social Studies

Teacher Grade 8 Social Studies Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes
(30 minutes if both social studies and science are completed).

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Civics, Geography, and U.S. History – Grade 8
Part I: Background, Education, and Training

VB331330

1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.

A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

VB331331

2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals.

A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

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3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?

A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years

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4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught civics, geography, history,
or social studies in grades 6 through 12, counting this year?

A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years

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5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?

A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.

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6. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are
currently teaching?

A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional
coursework, student teaching, etc.)

C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.

VF096243

7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to
expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,
district, or university alternative route to certification program.)

A Yes
B No

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8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least
one content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.
In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of
classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)

A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No

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9. What is the highest academic degree you hold?

A High school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree

F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)

VB333658

10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. History or history education

A

B

C

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b. Geography or geography education

A

B

C

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c. Political science

A

B

C

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d. General social science or social
studies education

A

B

C

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e. Other social science (for example,
economics, sociology, psychology,
anthropology)

A

B

C

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f. Education (including secondary education)

A

B

C

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g. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

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h. English language learning

A

B

C

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11. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 12.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 13.

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12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. History or history education

A

B

C

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b. Geography or geography education

A

B

C

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c. Political science

A

B

C

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d. General social science or social
studies education

A

B

C

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e. Other social science (for example,
economics, sociology, psychology,
anthropology)

A

B

C

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f. Education (including secondary education)

A

B

C

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g. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

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h. English language learning

A

B

C

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13. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of civics, geography, history, or social
studies? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes

No

a. College course taken after your first certification

A

B

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b. Workshop or training session

A

B

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c. Conference or professional association meeting

A

B

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d. Observational visit to another school

A

B

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e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement

A

B

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f. Committee or task force focusing on curriculum,
instruction, or student assessment

A

B

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g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group

A

B

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h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as one
organized by an outside agency or over the
Internet

A

B

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i. Individual or collaborative research

A

B

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j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for
example, educational journals, books, or the
Internet

A

B

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k. Co-teaching/team teaching

A

B

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l. Consultation with subject specialist

A

B

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14. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the
following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.
No, I am
already
proficient.

No, I
have
not.

Yes

a. Basic computer training

A

B

C

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b. Software applications

A

B

C

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c. Use of the Internet

A

B

C

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d. Use of other technology—for example,
satellite access, wireless Web,
interactive video, closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing

A

B

C

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e. Integration of computers and other
technology into classroom instruction

A

B

C

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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Social Studies
(Civics, Geography, and U.S. History)
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for social studies
instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade social studies class, please choose a single
class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
If you do not teach social studies, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for
your time.
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1. Which best describes your role in teaching social studies to this class? Fill in one oval.

A I teach all or most subjects, including social studies.
B The only subject I teach is social studies.
C We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching social studies.
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2. Which best describes how social studies instruction is organized?

A Social studies is taught primarily as a discrete subject with little or no integration
with instruction in other subjects.

B Some social studies instruction is integrated with other subjects, and some social
studies instruction is presented as a discrete subject.

C Social studies lessons are primarily integrated with instruction in other subjects.
VB608032

3. About how much time in total do you spend with your class on social studies instruction
in a typical week?

A Less than 1 hour
B 1–2.9 hours
C 3–4.9 hours
D 5–6.9 hours
E 7 hours or more

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4. How many students are in this class?

7. To what
studies

A 15 or fewer

A Not

B 16–18

B Sma

C 19–20

C Mo

D 21–25

D Larg

E 26 or more

E We

or s

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5. What is the primary basis on which you create instructional groups for social studies in
this class?

A I don’t create groups for social studies in this class.

8. How oft
one ova

B Achievement
C Interest

a. A soc

D Diversity

b. Books
or oth

E Other

c. Prima
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6. During what percentage of social studies instruction time in this class is your primary
focus on each of the following subjects? Fill in one oval on each line.
More than
90%

None

1–10%

11–40%

41–60%

61–90%

a. U.S. history

A

B

C

D

E

F

b. Geography

A

B

C

D

E

F

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c. Civics/government

A

B

C

D

E

F

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d. Quan
on m

e. Comp

f. Films

g. Mate
areas

h. Onlin

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7. To what extent do you use state or local standards for history, civics, geography, or social
studies courses to plan your instruction?

A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
E We have no state or local standards that apply to teaching history, civics, geography,
or social studies.

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tudies in
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8. How often do you use the following resources to teach social studies in this class? Fill in
one oval on each line.

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primary

re than
90%

F

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F

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F

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Never or
hardly ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Almost
every day

a. A social studies textbook

A

B

C

D

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b. Books, newspapers, magazines,
or other periodicals

A

B

C

D

VB608038

c. Primary documents

A

B

C

D

VB608039

d. Quantitative data (such as that
on maps, charts, or graphs)

A

B

C

D

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e. Computer software

A

B

C

D

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f. Films, videos, or filmstrips

A

B

C

D

VB608062

g. Materials from other subject
areas

A

B

C

D

VB608063

h. Online textbooks

A

B

C

D

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9. How often do you do the following as part of social studies instruction with this class?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Almost
every day

a. Ask students to complete a
worksheet

A

B

C

D

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b. Give a lecture to the class about
social studies

A

B

C

D

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c. Have students participate in
debates or panel discussions

A

B

C

D

VB608067

d. Have students participate in
mock trials, role-playing, or
dramatization

A

B

C

D

VB608068

e. Have students write letters to
state an opinion or solve a
community problem

A

B

C

D

VB608069

f. Have visitors from your
community meet with the class
to discuss important events and
ideas

A

B

C

D

VB608070

g. Have students participate in
community volunteer projects
or services

A

B

C

D

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h. Have students access
information through the
Internet for use in the
classroom

A

B

C

D

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i. Discuss current events

A

B

C

D

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j. Use student government

A

B

C

D

VB608075

k. Give students social studies
homework

A

B

C

D

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10. How oft
Fill in o

a. Tests
true/f
quest

b. Tests
ques

c. Parag
respo
have

d. Exten
assign

e. Indiv

f. Indiv

g. Grou

h. Grou

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is class?

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10. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in social studies?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Almost
every day

a. Tests with multiple-choice,
true/false, or matching type
questions

A

B

C

D

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b. Tests with fill-in-the-blank
questions

A

B

C

D

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c. Paragraph-length written
responses about what students
have read

A

B

C

D

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d. Extended essays/papers on
assigned topics

A

B

C

D

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e. Individual projects

A

B

C

D

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f. Individual presentations

A

B

C

D

VE229597

g. Group projects

A

B

C

D

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h. Group presentations

A

B

C

D

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ost
day

D

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D

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D

D

D

D

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VB608068

VB608069

VB608070

D

VB608072

D

VB608073

D

VB608074

D

VB608075

D

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11. About how many weeks during the school year do you spend covering the following
periods in U.S. history? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not covered
One to
in curriculum two weeks

a. The period before 1815:
beginnings through the
Revolution (e.g., colonization,
settlement, revolution)

A

b. The period between 1815 and
1865: the new nation through the
Civil War (e.g., expansion,
reform, crisis of the Union)

A

c. The period between 1865 and
1945: the development of modern
America (e.g., Reconstruction,
industrial growth, United States’
role in world affairs, the Great
Depression, the First and Second
World Wars, immigration)

A

d. The period between 1945 and the
present: contemporary America
(e.g., civil rights movement,
women’s rights movement,
Korean and Vietnam wars,
environmental movement)

A

B

B

Three to
five weeks

Six or more
weeks

C

D

C

D

12. To wha
class? F

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a. Chan
U.S. d

b. Gathe
of peo
cultu

c. Techn

B

B

C

C

D

D

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d. Econo

e. Chan
in the

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13. To wha
governm

a. Politi

b. Foun
politi

c. The U

d. World

e. Roles
demo

14. Do you

A Yes
B No

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wing

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12. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your U.S. history
class? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
applicable

Not at
all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

a. Change and continuity in
U.S. democracy

A

B

C

D

E

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b. Gathering and interactions
of people from various
cultures

A

B

C

D

E

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c. Technological changes

A

B

C

D

E

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d. Economic changes

A

B

C

D

E

VC787824

e. Changing role of the U.S.
in the world

A

B

C

D

E

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more
ks

D

D

D

D

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Large
extent

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13. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your civics or
government class? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
applicable

Not at
all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Politics and government

A

B

C

D

E

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b. Foundations of the U.S.
political system

A

B

C

D

E

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c. The U.S. Constitution

A

B

C

D

E

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d. World affairs

A

B

C

D

E

VC787832

e. Roles of citizens in U.S.
democracy

A

B

C

D

E

VC787833

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14. Do you give instruction on geography to your students?

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 15.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 16.

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15. How often do you teach the following skills and topics as part of geography instruction
with this class? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Almost
every day

a. Using maps and globes

A

B

C

D

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b. Natural resources (e.g., oil, forests,
and water)

A

B

C

D

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c. Other countries and cultures

A

B

C

D

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d. Environmental issues (e.g., pollution
and recycling)

A

B

C

D

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e. Space and place (i.e., basic concepts
of physical and human geography)

A

B

C

D

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f. Spatial dynamics and connections
(i.e., variation among regions and
how people interact across space
via communication, transportation,
trade)

A

B

C

D

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16. When st
to do th

a. Locat
inform

b. Look
in ele
(for ex
encyc

c. Use e
softw
histor

d. Write
word

e. Creat
projec
(such

f. Organ
using

17. To wha
subjects

a. U.S. h

b. Civic

c. Geog

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truction

ost
day

D

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D

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D

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D

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D

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D

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VB379259

16. When students in this class work on social studies, to what extent do they use computers
to do the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not at
all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Locate and retrieve social studies
information through the Internet

A

B

C

D

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b. Look up social studies information
in electronic reference works
(for example, atlases, almanacs,
encyclopedias)

A

B

C

D

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c. Use exploration or simulation
software to “experience”
history or geography

A

B

C

D

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d. Write social studies reports using
word processing

A

B

C

D

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e. Create social studies presentations or
projects

A

B

C

D

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f. Organize social studies information
using spreadsheets or databases

A

B

C

D

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17. To what extent do you use a computer when instructing students in each of the following
subjects? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
applicable

Not at
all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. U.S. history

A

B

C

D

E

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b. Civics or government

A

B

C

D

E

VE102453

c. Geography

A

B

C

D

E

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18. To what extent are computers available for students to use in each of the following
classes in school (e.g., a classroom or a computer lab)? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
applicable

Not at
all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. U.S. history

A

B

C

D

E

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b. Civics or government

A

B

C

D

E

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c. Geography

A

B

C

D

E

VE102446

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Teacher Grade 8 Science

Teacher Grade 8 Science Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes
(30 minutes if both science and social studies are completed).

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Science Questionnaire – Grade 8
Part I: Background, Education, and Training

VB331330

1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.

A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

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2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals.

A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

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3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?

A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years

VF883718

4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught science in grades 6 through
12, counting this year?

A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years

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5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?

A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.

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6. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are
currently teaching?

A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional
coursework, student teaching, etc.)

C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.

VF096243

7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to
expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,
district, or university alternative route to certification program.)

A Yes
B No

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8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least
one content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.
In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of
classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)

A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No

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9. What is the highest academic degree you hold?

A High school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree

F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)

VB333658

10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.

Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Biology or other life science

A

B

C

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b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical
science

A

B

C

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c. Earth or space science

A

B

C

VB595992

d. Mathematics or mathematics education

A

B

C

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e. Science education

A

B

C

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f. Engineering or engineering education

A

B

C

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g. Elementary or secondary education

A

B

C

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h. Special education (including students with A
disabilities)

B

C

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i. English language learning

B

C

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A

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11. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 12.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 13.

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12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.

Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Biology or other life science

A

B

C

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b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical
science

A

B

C

VB595995

c. Earth or space science

A

B

C

VB595996

d. Mathematics or mathematics education

A

B

C

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e. Science education

A

B

C

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f. Engineering or engineering education

A

B

C

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g. Elementary or secondary education

A

B

C

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h. Special education (including students with A
disabilities)

B

C

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i. English language learning

B

C

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A

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13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last
two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one
oval on each line.

Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. How students learn science

A

B

C

D

VC304728

b. Scientific inquiry and/or
technological design

A

B

C

D

VC304729

c. Content standards in science

A

B

C

D

VC304730

d. Curricular materials available in
science (units, texts)

A

B

C

D

VC304731

e. Instructional methods for teaching
science

A

B

C

D

VC304732

f. Instructional methods for teaching
technological design

A

B

C

D

VC304733

g. Effective use of laboratory activities
in science instruction

A

B

C

D

VC304734

h. Effective use of information and
communication technology (ICT)
in science instruction

A

B

C

D

VC304736

i. Methods for assessing students in
science

A

B

C

D

VC304738

j. Preparation of students for district
and state assessments

A

B

C

D

VC304739

k. Strategies for teaching science to
students from diverse backgrounds
(including English language learners)

A

B

C

D

VC304740

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14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of science? Fill in one oval on each line.

Yes, I have
participated.

Yes, I
have led.

No

a. College course taken after your first
certification

A

B

C

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b. Workshop or training session

A

B

C

VC323266

c. Conference or professional
association meeting

A

B

C

VC323269

d. Observational visit to another school

A

B

C

VC323272

e. Mentoring and/or peer observation
and coaching as part of a formal
arrangement

A

B

C

VC323273

f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment

A

B

C

VC323277

g. Regularly scheduled discussion or
study group

A

B

C

VC323280

h. Teacher collaborative or network
(such as one organized by an outside
agency or over the Internet)

A

B

C

VC323281

i. Individual or collaborative research

A

B

C

VC323283

j. Independent reading on a regular
basis (for example, educational
journals, books, or the Internet)

A

B

C

VC323285

k. Co-teaching/team teaching

A

B

C

VC323286

l. Consultation with a subject
specialist

A

B

C

VC323288

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15. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the
following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.
No, I am
already
proficient.

No, I
have
not.

Yes

a. Basic computer training

A

B

C

VC191233

b. Software applications

A

B

C

VC191234

c. Use of the Internet

A

B

C

VC191235

d. Use of other technology—for example,
satellite access, wireless Web,
interactive video, closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing

A

B

C

VC191237

e. Integration of computers and other
technology into classroom instruction

A

B

C

VC191238

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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Science
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for science
instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class, please choose a single class to use
as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
If you do not teach science, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for your
time.

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1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Fill in one oval.

A I do not teach science to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including science.
C The only subject I teach is science.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching science.

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2. How many students are in this class?

A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more

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3. About how much time in total do you spend with this class on science instruction in a
typical week?

A Less than 1 hour
B 1–2.9 hours
C 3–4.9 hours
D 5–6.9 hours
E 7 hours or more

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4. Are students assigned to this class by ability?

A Yes
B No

VF633144

5. To what extent do you use each of the following student groupings for science instruction
in your classroom? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Groupings based on students’
interest in science/science-related
topics

A

B

C

D

VF633146

b. Groupings based on students’
learning preferences or styles

A

B

C

D

VF633149

c. Groupings based on students’
readiness or current achievement
level

A

B

C

D

VF633150

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6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Fill in
one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Almost
every
day

a. Multiple-choice tests

A

B

C

D

VB610543

b. Short written responses (e.g., a
phrase or sentence)

A

B

C

D

VB610544

c. Long written responses (e.g., several
sentences or paragraphs)

A

B

C

D

VB610545

VB608618

7. In this class, about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of
science? Fill in one oval on each line.
None

Little

Some

A lot

a. Life science

A

B

C

D

VB608619

b. Earth and space science

A

B

C

D

VC759072

c. Physical science

A

B

C

D

VB608621

d. Engineering and technology

A

B

C

D

VC759073

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8. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Fill in one oval on
each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Every day
or almost
every day

a. Read a science textbook

A

B

C

D

VC767837

b. Read a book or magazine about
science

A

B

C

D

VC767838

c. Work with other students on a
science activity or project

A

B

C

D

VC767839

d. Prepare a written science report

A

B

C

D

VC767841

e. Watch a movie, video, or DVD
about science

A

B

C

D

VC767843

f.

A

B

C

D

VC767845

g. Do hands-on activities or
investigations in science

A

B

C

D

VC767846

h. Talk about the measurements and
results from students’ hands-on
activities

A

B

C

D

VC767849

i.

Take a science test or quiz

A

B

C

D

VC767850

j.

Identify questions that can be
addressed through scientific
investigations

A

B

C

D

VC767851

k. Discuss the kinds of problems that
engineers can solve

A

B

C

D

VC767852

l.

A

B

C

D

VC767854

A

B

C

D

VC767856

Watch a science teacher do a
science activity

Figure out different ways to solve a
science problem

m. Present what they have learned
about science

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9. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to
your eighth-grade class? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Increase students’ interest in science

A

B

C

D

VC976015

b. Increase awareness of the
importance of science in daily life

A

B

C

D

VC976023

c. Learn about applications of science
to environmental issues

A

B

C

D

VC976026

d. Teach scientific facts and principles

A

B

C

D

VC976017

e. Teach scientific methods

A

B

C

D

VC976018

f. Equip students with the knowledge
and skills needed for studying
science in upper grade levels

A

B

C

D

VF633272

g. Develop systematic observation
skills

A

B

C

D

VC976025

h. Develop inquiry skills

A

B

C

D

VC976020

i. Develop skills in lab techniques

A

B

C

D

VC976022

j. Develop problem-solving skills

A

B

C

D

VF654412

k. Develop scientific writing skills

A

B

C

D

VC976027

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10. To what extent does your school system (including your school and school district)
provide the following to you? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Science textbooks (including digital
forms, such as online textbooks)

A

B

C

D

VC976015

b. Science magazines and books
(including digital forms, such as
online magazines and books)

A

B

C

D

VC633198

c. Supplies or equipment for science
demonstrations

A

B

C

D

VC633199

d. Supplies or equipment for science
labs

A

B

C

D

VF633200

e. Space to conduct science labs

A

B

C

D

VF633201

f. Computers for students’ use in class

A

B

C

D

VF633208

g. Computer labs

A

B

C

D

VF633203

h. Computers for teachers’ use

A

B

C

D

VF633204

i. Computerized science labs for
classroom use

A

B

C

D

VF633205

j. Audiovisual materials

A

B

C

D

VF633206

k. Science kits

A

B

C

D

VF633207

l. Scientific measurement instruments
(e.g., telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing scales)

A

B

C

D

VF633202

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11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for eighth-grade
science instruction? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Desktop computer

A

B

C

D

VC976050

b. Laptop computer

A

B

C

D

VC976051

c. Tablet PC (notebook-like computer
that allows users to write or draw
through the use of a stylus or
touch-screen)

A

B

C

D

VC976053

d. Digital projector (device that
connects to a computer to display
presentations or demonstrate
lessons, such as an LCD)

A

B

C

D

VC976054

e. CD-ROM

A

B

C

D

VC976056

f.

A

B

C

D

VC976057

g. Digital music device (pocket-sized
music player used to listen to or
create audio files, such as an MP3
player)

A

B

C

D

VC976059

h. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit
television

A

B

C

D

VC976061

Online software

Continued on next page.

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Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

i.

DVD player and DVDs

A

B

C

D

VC976063

j.

Digital camera

A

B

C

D

VC976067

k. Graphing calculator

A

B

C

D

VC976068

l.

Handheld device (pocket-sized
computing device, such as personal
digital assistant or smartphone)

A

B

C

D

VC976071

m. Data collection sensors/probes (tool
that connects to a handheld device
or graphing calculator and detects
motion, pH, temperature, light)

A

B

C

D

VC976072

n. Online course management system
(web-based software used to
organize information, assignments,
grades, and discussions)

A

B

C

D

VC976073

o. Digital whiteboard (computerized
display panels that can respond to
fingertip command and creates a
shared interactive space, akin to
traditional chalkboards)

A

B

C

D

VC976075

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12. In your eighth-grade class, how often do your students use a computer or other
technological resources to do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Every day
or almost
every day

a. Conduct a search for science
information

A

B

C

D

VC976080

b. Simulate a physical or biological
process or see how something works
(for example, how planets orbit the
sun, how gas expands)

A

B

C

D

VC976081

c. Make a chart or graph that shows
results of science projects

A

B

C

D

VC976084

HE001022

13. Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system provides
you with the instructional materials and other resources you need to teach your class?

A I get all the resources I need.
B I get most of the resources I need.
C I get some of the resources I need.
D I don’t get any of the resources I need.

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14. When you teach science to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Fill in
one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Use a different set of methods in
teaching some students

A

B

C

D

VC976086

b. Supplement the regular course
curriculum with additional material
for some students

A

B

C

D

VC976088

c. Vary the pace of instruction for some
students

A

B

C

D

VF640396

d. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

VC976092

e. Set different achievement standards
for some students

A

B

C

D

VC976094

VC767810

15. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and evaluate their
progress in science?

A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day

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16. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their
progress in science? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

A few
times a
year

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Every day
or almost
every day

a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance

A

B

C

D

E

VC767830

b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make

A

B

C

D

E

VC767831

c. Discuss progress the
student has made toward
goals previously set

A

B

C

D

E

VC767832

d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current learning
needs and to reflect the
student’s future goals

A

B

C

D

E

VC767834

VF654431

17. In addition to your regular classroom instruction, how often do you use the following to
engage eighth-grade students in learning science? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

1–2 times 3–4 times
per year
per year

More than
5 times
per year

a. Science fairs

A

B

C

D

VF654432

b. Science competitions

A

B

C

D

VF654434

c. Science-related field trips (including
museums, zoos, aquariums, science
centers, and other similar sites)

A

B

C

D

VF654433

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