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EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2015
VOLUME II
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 2a
Teacher Grade 4
Part 2a contains Teacher Grade 4 components:
Science — Classroom Organization and Instruction
KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) Teacher — BET, COI-Math
NIES Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete these forms:
Grade 4 Teacher Questionnaire – 30 minutes
KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) Teacher – 20 minutes
NIES Teacher Questionnaire – 20 minutes
Part 2a - Page 1 of 46
TEACHER QUESTIONNAIRES
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30 minutes for complete Grade 4 teacher questionnaire; 20 minutes for NIES teacher questionnaire; 20 minutes for
KaSA teacher.
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Teacher Grade 4
Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) –
Science
Teacher Grade 4 COI-Science Questions
Part 2a - Page 3 of 46
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.
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VB598092
1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Select one circle.
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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VH142009
3.. In a typical week, how much time do you spend teaching science to the students
in this class? Write in the hours and minutes.
________ hours and ________ minutes per week
VH142206
4. Are students assigned to this class by achievement level?
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? Select one circle in each row.
a. Groupings based on
students’ interest in
science/science-related
topics
b. Groupings based on
students’ learning
preferences or styles
c. Groupings based on
students’ readiness or
current achievement level
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VF633149
A
B
C
D
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VB610542
6.. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Select one circle
in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Short written responses
(e.g., a phrase or sentence)
c. Long written responses
(e.g., several sentences or
paragraphs)
d. Performance-based
assessments
e. Group projects
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Almost every
day
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VB610544
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VH157952
A
B
C
D
VH157953
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7. In this class, about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of science? Select
one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Life science
Earth and space science
Physical science
Engineering and
technology
None
Little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VB608619
A
B
C
D
VC759072
A
B
C
D
VB608621
A
B
C
D
VC759073
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VC767836
8.. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Read a science textbook
b. Read a book or magazine
about science
c. Work with other students
on a science activity or
project
d. Prepare a written science
report
e. Watch a movie, video, or
DVD about science
f. Watch a science teacher do
a science activity
g. Do hands-on activities or
investigations in science
h. Talk about the
measurements and results
from students’ hands-on
activities
i. Take a science test or quiz
j. Identify questions that can
be addressed through
scientific investigations
k. Discuss the kinds of
problems that engineers
can solve
l. Figure out different ways to
solve a science problem
m. Present what they have
learned about science
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VC767838
A
B
C
D
VC767839
A
B
C
D
VC767841
A
B
C
D
VC767843
A
B
C
D
VC767845
A
B
C
D
VC767846
A
B
C
D
VC767849
A
B
C
D
VC767850
A
B
C
D
VC767851
A
B
C
D
VC767852
A
B
C
D
VC767854
A
B
C
D
VC767856
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VC970876
9.. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to your
fourth-grade class? Select one circle in each row.
a. Increase students’ interest
in science
b. Increase awareness of the
importance of science in
daily life
c. Learn about applications of
science to environmental
issues
d. Teach scientific facts and
principles
e. Teach scientific methods
f. Equip students with the
knowledge and skills
needed for studying science
in upper grade levels
g. Develop systematic
observation skills
h. Develop inquiry skills
i. Develop skills in lab
techniques
j. Develop problem-solving
skills
k. Develop scientific writing
skills
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC970917
A
B
C
D
VC970928
A
B
C
D
VC970930
A
B
C
D
VC970919
A
B
C
D
VC970920
A
B
C
D
VF633172
A
B
C
D
VC970929
A
B
C
D
VC970923
A
B
C
D
VC970926
A
B
C
D
VF654319
A
B
C
D
VC970931
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VF633196
10. To what extent does your school system (including your school and school district) provide the
following to you? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science textbooks
(including digital forms,
such as online textbooks)
b. Science magazines and
books (including digital
forms, such as online
magazines and books)
c. Supplies or equipment for
science demonstrations
d. Supplies or equipment for
science labs
e. Space to conduct science
labs
f. Computers for students’
use in class
g. Computer labs
h. Computers for teachers’
use
i. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
j. Audiovisual materials
k. Science kits
l. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF633197
A
B
C
D
VF633198
A
B
C
D
VF633199
A
B
C
D
VF633200
A
B
C
D
VF633201
A
B
C
D
VF633208
A
B
C
D
VF633203
A
B
C
D
VF633204
A
B
C
D
VF633205
A
B
C
D
VF633206
A
B
C
D
VF633207
A
B
C
D
VF633202
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VC971957
11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for fourth-grade science
instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector (device
that connects to a
computer to display
presentations or
demonstrate lessons, such
as an LCD)
e. CD-ROM
f. Online software
g. Digital music device
(pocket-sized music player
used to listen to or create
audio files, such as an MP3
player)
h. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit television
i. DVD player and DVDs
j. Digital camera
k. Graphing calculator
l. Handheld device
(pocket-sized computing
device, such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)
m. Data collection sensors/
probes (tool that connects
to a handheld device or
graphing calculator and
detects motion, pH,
temperature, light)
n. Online course management
system (web-based
software used to organize
information, assignments,
grades, and discussions)
o. Digital whiteboard
(computerized display
panels that can respond to
fingertip command and
creates a shared interactive
space, akin to traditional
chalkboards)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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A
B
C
D
VC973473
A
B
C
D
VC973474
A
B
C
D
VC973475
A
B
C
D
VC973476
A
B
C
D
VC973477
A
B
C
D
VC973478
A
B
C
D
VC973479
A
B
C
D
VC973480
A
B
C
D
VC973481
A
B
C
D
VC973482
A
B
C
D
VC973483
A
B
C
D
VC973484
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HE001022
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.
VC767811
13. When you teach science to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Vary the pace of
instruction for some
students
d. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
e. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC767814
A
B
C
D
VC767820
A
B
C
D
VF633254
A
B
C
D
VC767823
A
B
C
D
VC767824
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VC767810
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? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs and to
reflect the student’s
future goals
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
B
C
D
E
VC767830
A
B
C
D
E
VC767831
A
B
C
D
E
VC767832
A
B
C
D
E
VC767834
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VH142241
16. In addition to your regular classroom instruction, how often do you use the following to engage
fourth-grade students in learning science? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips
(including museums, zoos,
aquariums, science centers, and
other similar sites)
Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
VH142242
A
B
C
VH142244
A
B
C
VH142243
Part 2a - Page 14 of 46
Teacher Grade 4 KaSA
Background, Education, Training
(adapted for Puerto Rico)
Teacher Grade 4 KaSA BET Questions
Part 2a - Page 15 of 46
VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
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? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VE577729
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
Part 2a - Page 16 of 46
VE577841
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 teaching certificate in Puerto Rico?
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
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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VC309891
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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VB333658
9. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Mathematics education
b. Mathematics
c. Engineering or engineering
education
d. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
e. Education (including elementary
or early childhood)
f. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
g. Spanish language learning
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
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A
B
C
VB482658
A
B
C
VC304764
A
B
C
VB608497
A
B
C
VB482660
A
B
C
VE113515
A
B
C
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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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VB345619
11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Mathematics education
b. Mathematics
c. Engineering or engineering
education
d. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
e. Education (including elementary
or early childhood)
f. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
g. Spanish language learning
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB473837
A
B
C
VB473838
A
B
C
VC304761
A
B
C
VB473839
A
B
C
VB473840
A
B
C
VE113560
A
B
C
VF269309
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VB543441
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? Select one circle in each
row.
a. How students learn
mathematics
b. Mathematics theory or
applications
c. Content standards in
mathematics
d. Curricular materials
available in mathematics
(units, texts)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching mathematics
f. Effective use of
manipulatives in
mathematics instruction
g. Effective use of calculators
in mathematics instruction
h. Use of computers or other
technology in mathematics
instruction
i. Methods for assessing
students in mathematics
j. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
k. Issues related to ability
grouping in mathematics
l. Strategies for teaching
mathematics to students
from diverse backgrounds
(including Spanish
language learners)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB543502
A
B
C
D
VB543503
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VB543505
A
B
C
D
VB543506
A
B
C
D
VB519181
A
B
C
D
VB543507
A
B
C
D
VB543508
A
B
C
D
VB543509
A
B
C
D
VB543510
A
B
C
D
VB543511
A
B
C
D
VC038711
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VB482582
13. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of mathematics? Select one circle in each row.
a. College course taken after your first
certification
b. Workshop or training session
c. Conference or professional association
meeting
d. Observational visit to another school
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study
group
h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as
one organized by an outside agency or over
the Internet
i. Individual or collaborative research
j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for
example, educational journals, books, or
the Internet
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
l. Consultation with a mathematics specialist
Yes
No
A
B
VB482583
A
B
VB482584
A
B
VB482585
A
B
VB482586
A
B
VB482587
A
B
VB482588
A
B
VB482589
A
B
VB482590
A
B
VB482591
A
B
VB482592
A
B
VB482593
A
B
VB482594
VC309922
14. Did you lead any of the activities listed in the previous question (Question 13)?
A Yes
B No
Part 2a - Page 22 of 46
VC191232
15. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the following
areas? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Basic computer training
Software applications
Use of the Internet
Use of other technology—for
example, satellite access, wireless
Web, interactive video,
closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing
e. Integration of computers and
other technology into classroom
instruction
No, I am already
proficient.
No, I have not.
Yes
A
B
C
VC191233
A
B
C
VC191234
A
B
C
VC191235
A
B
C
VC191237
A
B
C
VC191238
Part 2a - Page 23 of 46
Teacher Grade 4 KaSA
Classroom Organization and Instruction - Math
(adapted for Puerto Rico)
Teacher Grade 4 KaSA COI-Math Questions
Part 2a - Page 24 of 46
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for
mathematics 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 mathematics, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you
for your time.
Part 2a - Page 25 of 46
VC311698
1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class?
A I do not teach mathematics to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including mathematics.
C The only subject I teach is mathematics.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching mathematics.
VF017603
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
VB543515
3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical
week?
A Less than 3 hours
B At least 3 hours, but less than 5 hours
C At least 5 hours, but less than 7 hours
D 7 or more hours
HE002412
4. Are students assigned to this class by ability?
A Yes
B No
Part 2a - Page 26 of 46
HE001104
5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of
ability?
A Yes
B No
HE001130
6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in mathematics? Select one
circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Problem sets
c. Short (e.g., a phrase or
sentence) or long (e.g.,
several sentences or
paragraphs) written
responses
d. Individual or group projects
or presentations
Once or twice Once or twice Once or twice
a year
a month
a week
A
B
C
D
HE001131
A
B
C
D
HE001132
A
B
C
D
HE001133
A
B
C
D
HE001134
HE001106
7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in
this class each day?
A None
B 15 minutes
C 30 minutes
D 45 minutes
E One hour
F More than one hour
Part 2a - Page 27 of 46
VB543554
8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematics
lessons?
A Unrestricted use
B Restricted use
C Calculators are not permitted.
VB535973
9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons?
A None
B Basic four-function (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
C Scientific (not graphing)
D Graphing
VB535974
10. When you give students a mathematics test or quiz, how often do they use a
calculator?
A Never
B Sometimes
C Always
Part 2a - Page 28 of 46
TO044600
11. Think about your plans for this mathematics class for the entire year. How much emphasis did
you or will you give each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Numbers and operations
Measurement
Geometry
Data analysis, statistics, and
probability (informal introduction
of concepts)
e. Algebra and functions (informal
introduction of concepts)
Little or no
emphasis
Moderate
emphasis
Heavy emphasis
A
B
C
ID110366
A
B
C
ID110367
A
B
C
ID110368
A
B
C
ID110369
A
B
C
ID110370
VB543516
12. Are computers available for use by you or your students?
A Yes, computers are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers at school.
Part 2a - Page 29 of 46
VC976197
13. In your fourth-grade mathematics class this year, how often do your students use a computer or
other technological resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Practice or review
mathematics topics on the
computer
b. Extend mathematics
learning with enrichment
activities on the computer
c. Research a mathematics
topic on the computer
d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes
e. Play mathematics
computer games
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC976199
A
B
C
D
VC976201
A
B
C
D
VF018142
A
B
C
D
VC976206
A
B
C
D
VC976210
VC976295
14. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for mathematics
instruction?
A I do not have the resources I need.
B I have some of the resources I need.
C I have most of the resources I need.
D I have all of the resources I need.
Part 2a - Page 30 of 46
VC976296
15. When you teach mathematics to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
d. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
e. Pace my teaching
differently for some
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976297
A
B
C
D
VC976298
A
B
C
D
VC976299
A
B
C
D
VC976300
A
B
C
D
VC976301
Part 2a - Page 31 of 46
VC976303
16. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in
mathematics? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs and to
reflect the student’s
future goals
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
B
C
D
E
VC976304
A
B
C
D
E
VC976305
A
B
C
D
E
VC976306
A
B
C
D
E
VC976307
Part 2a - Page 32 of 46
Teacher Grade 4 NIES
Teacher Grade 4 NIES Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.
Part 2a - Page 33 of 46
NIES Grade 4 Teacher
National Indian Education Study
Grade 4 Teacher Questionnaire
The questions in this survey are designed to gather information about the
classroom experiences of American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) students. In
particular, we ask about the inclusion of native languages and cultural perspectives
in the curriculum and about interactions between the school and the AI/AN
community. Teachers who have only a few AI/AN students in their classes may
adopt different teaching strategies than teachers who have many such students.
There are no wrong answers to these questions.
Use only a No. 2 pencil to answer all questions in this booklet. Some questions
require you to answer by filling in the ovals completely. For other questions, you
are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions, please print the appropriate
number LEGIBLY in each of the boxes provided. Keep all printing in boxes.
Example:
5 Should be written as
0 5
Other questions require you to PRINT ANSWERS LEGIBLY on the lines indicated.
For all questions, do not make any stray marks.
VC190809
1. Counting this year, how many years have you taught at this school? If less than 1
year total at this school, enter “01.”
Years
Part 2a - Page 34 of 46
VH018105
2. How many students are currently in your class?
Students
VB592443
3. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following sources? Fill in one oval on
each line.
a. Independent reading and
study
b. Your own personal or
family background and
experiences
c. Locally sponsored
American Indian or Alaska
Native cultural orientation
program
d. Living and working in an
American Indian or Alaska
Native community
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB592446
A
B
C
D
VB592448
A
B
C
D
VC202922
A
B
C
D
VC202915
Part 2a - Page 35 of 46
VE012624
4. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following types of classes? Fill in one
oval on each line.
a. College courses, or other
classes or workshops with
a focus on teaching
American Indian or Alaska
Native students
b. College courses, or other
classes or workshops with
a general focus on various
cultures or diversity
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE012626
A
B
C
D
VE012628
VH158525
5. During the last two years, how many times have you consulted each of the following resources to
help you improve the academic performance of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?
Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Online websites or
databases
b. Articles in professional
journals
c. Local libraries or cultural
centers
d. Other teachers in your
school
e. Elders or other experts
Never
1 or 2 times
3 or 4 times
5 or more
times
A
B
C
D
VH158526
A
B
C
D
VH158527
A
B
C
D
VH158530
A
B
C
D
VH158529
A
B
C
D
VH158528
Part 2a - Page 36 of 46
VH040247
6. During the last two years, to what extent have you implemented culturally
specific instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students in
your classroom?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
VH040275
7. During the last two years, how many times have you attended professional or
community-based development programs (such as in-service classes and
workshops, including online classes) aimed at developing culturally specific
instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students?
A Never
Skip to Question 10.
B 1 or 2 times
C 3 or 4 times
D 5 or more times
VH040281
8. To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these professional or
community-based development programs in your classroom?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
Part 2a - Page 37 of 46
VH040284
9. Who sponsored the professional or community-based development programs you
attended in the last two years? Fill in all ovals that apply.
A State
B District
C Tribal education department
D Indian education professional associations
E College or university
F Other (please specify): _________________________________
VE012654
10. To what extent do you speak any of the native languages spoken by American
Indian or Alaska Native students who attend this school? If you know more than
one of these languages, answer for the one you know best.
A No knowledge or skill; nonspeaker
B Minimal functional or communicative ability; ability to use some words or phrases
C Moderate communicative ability; can express some ideas and communicate in some
situations, but limited and cannot always express ideas
D Fluent nonnative speaker
E Fluent native speaker
VE012658
11. To what extent do you use your students’ American Indian or Alaska Native
language(s) when you teach any core subject (reading, mathematics, science, and
social studies)?
A Instruction is entirely in English.
B Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included occasionally.
C Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included frequently.
D Instruction is primarily in the students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s).
Part 2a - Page 38 of 46
VE012660
12. Have you received any of the following forms of preparation for teaching students whose first
language is not English (sometimes called Limited English Proficiency [LEP] students or English
Language Learners [ELL])? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. At least one college-level course on how to
teach students whose first language is not
English (but not a major, minor, or special
emphasis)
b. An undergraduate or graduate major,
minor, or special emphasis in teaching
English as a Second Language (ESL), English
Language Development (ELD), or Bilingual
Education
c. Any other training or professional
development on how to teach students
whose first language is not English
Yes
No
A
B
VE012662
A
B
VE012665
A
B
VE012666
VH154089
13. To what extent do you use the following to assess the progress of your American Indian or Alaska
Native students? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. Assessments developed by
American Indian or Alaska
Native organizations
d. Tests supplied by textbook
publishers (for example,
end of unit or chapter tests)
e. Teacher-made tests or
quizzes
f. Performance-based
assessments
g. Group projects
h. Oral responses of students
during class discussions
i. Assessments to evaluate
English language
proficiency
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH154090
A
B
C
D
VH154091
A
B
C
D
VH154092
A
B
C
D
VH154093
A
B
C
D
VH154098
A
B
C
D
VH154095
A
B
C
D
VH154096
A
B
C
D
VH154097
A
B
C
D
VH154925
Part 2a - Page 39 of 46
VH043923
14. Do you teach reading/language arts to grade 4 students?
A Yes
Go to Question 15.
B No
Skip to Question 18.
VH040381
15. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your reading/language arts
lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. American Indian or
Alaska Native culture
or history
b. Current issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people or
communities
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
At least
once a week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH040385
A
B
C
D
E
VH040386
Part 2a - Page 40 of 46
VE012686
16. How often do you have your students do each of the following reading/language arts activities?
Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Read literature with
American Indian or
Alaska Native themes
b. Read literature by
American Indian or
Alaska Native authors
c. Read about, or discuss,
current issues of
concern to the
American Indian or
Alaska Native
community
d. Write about
experiences or issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people
e. Write about their own
experiences as an
American Indian or
Alaska Native person
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
Every day or
At least
almost
once a week every
day
A
B
C
D
E
VE012689
A
B
C
D
E
VE012690
A
B
C
D
E
VE012691
A
B
C
D
E
VE012692
A
B
C
D
E
VE012693
VE012696
17. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning reading/language arts
lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
b. State content
standards
c. District content
standards
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
A
B
C
D
E
VE012698
A
B
C
D
E
VE012700
A
B
C
D
E
VE012701
A
B
C
D
E
VE012703
Part 2a - Page 41 of 46
VH043941
18. Do you teach mathematics to grade 4 students?
A Yes
Go to Question 19.
B No
Skip to Question 22.
VH040387
19. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your mathematics lessons?
Fill in one oval on each line.
a. American Indian or
Alaska Native culture
or history
b. Current issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people or
communities
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
At least
once a week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH040390
A
B
C
D
E
VH040392
Part 2a - Page 42 of 46
VE012730
20. How often do you have your students do each of the following mathematics activities? Fill in one
oval on each line.
a. Solve mathematics
problems that reflect
situations found in
American Indian or
Alaska Native
communities
b. Participate in
activities that
integrate mathematics
with American Indian
or Alaska Native
themes (for example,
use traditional
symbols and designs to
teach geometric
concepts)
c. Study traditional
American Indian or
Alaska Native
mathematics (for
example, American
Indian or Alaska
Native systems of
counting, estimating,
and recording
quantities)
d. Study mathematics
within traditional
American Indian or
Alaska Native
contexts (for example,
American Indian or
Alaska Native systems
of astronomy and
physics)
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
Every day or
At least
almost
once a week every
day
A
B
C
D
E
VE012733
A
B
C
D
E
VE012735
A
B
C
D
E
VE012737
A
B
C
D
E
VE012739
Part 2a - Page 43 of 46
VE012740
21. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning mathematics lessons? Fill
in one oval on each line.
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
A
B
C
D
E
VE012743
A
B
C
D
E
VE012746
A
B
C
D
E
VE012747
A
B
C
D
E
VE012749
a. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
b. State content
standards
c. District content
standards
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
VH043953
22. How much do you agree with each of the following statements about the materials available in
your school library, media center, or resource center? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. The number of books and
materials available for 4th
grade students is sufficient.
b. The quality of the books
and materials available for
4th grade students is
satisfactory.
c. The number of books and
materials specific to
American Indian and
Alaska Native culture
available for 4th grade
students is sufficient.
d. The quality of the books
and materials specific to
American Indian and
Alaska Native culture
available for 4th grade
students is satisfactory.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
A
B
C
D
VH043957
A
B
C
D
VH043959
A
B
C
D
VH043964
A
B
C
D
VH043966
Part 2a - Page 44 of 46
VH040411
23.. To what extent is each of the following a problem in your school? Fill in one oval on each line.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH040413
A
B
C
D
VH040414
A
B
C
D
VH040416
A
B
C
D
VH040422
A
B
C
D
VH040424
A
B
C
D
VH040425
A
B
C
D
VH040427
A
B
C
D
VH040428
A
B
C
D
VH040430
Student absenteeism
Student tardiness
Student health problems
Student misbehavior in
class
Physical conflicts among
students
Bullying
Low student aspirations
Low teacher expectations
Low family involvement
VB331330
24. 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.
VE021069
25. 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 (Print the name of your American Indian tribe or Alaska
Native group below. You may indicate more than one tribe or group.)
____________________________________________________________________________________
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Part 2a - Page 45 of 46
VE012750
26. What have you found to be the most effective teaching and learning strategies for
increasing the achievement of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
VE012752
27. In the space below, please share with us your thoughts about any other important
issue(s) about your students, school, or community that are related to student
academic performance, student aspirations, or other educational matters.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Part 2a - Page 46 of 46
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2015
VOLUME II
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 2b
Teacher Grade 8
Part 2b contains Teacher Grade 8 components:
Science — Background, Education, Training
Science — Classroom Organization and Instruction
KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) Teacher — BET, COI-Math
NIES Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete these forms:
Grade 8 Teacher Questionnaire – 20 minutes, 30 minutes if more than one subject
KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) Teacher – 20 minutes
NIES Teacher Questionnaire – 20 minutes
Part 2b - Page 1 of 55
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 it displays a valid OMB control
number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection
is 1850–0790. The time required to complete this information collection is
estimated to average xx1 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, suggestions for improving this collection, or any comments or
concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, please
write to: National Assessment of Educational Progress, National Center for
Education Statistics, 1990 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006.
A project of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Institute of
Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education.
The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only. In
accordance with the Confidential Information Protection provisions of Title V,
Subtitle A, Public Law 107-347 and other applicable Federal laws, your responses
will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed in identifiable form to anyone
other than employees or agents. By law, every NCES employee as well as every
agent, such as contractors and NAEP coordinators, has taken an oath and is
subject to a jail term of up to 5 years, a fine of up to $250,000, or both if he or she
willfully discloses ANY identifiable information about you.
OMB No. 1850-0790 APPROVAL EXPIRES 03/31/2016
1
20 minutes for complete Grade 8 teacher questionnaire (30 minutes, if more than one subject);
20 minutes for NIES teacher questionnaire; 20 minutes for KaSA teacher.
Part 2b - Page 2 of 55
Teacher Grade 8
Background, Education, Training (BET) –
Science
Teacher Grade 8 BET-Science Questions
Part 2b - Page 3 of 55
VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
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? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VE577729
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
Part 2b - Page 4 of 55
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
VE577841
5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?
A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.
VF096239
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.
Part 2b - Page 5 of 55
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
VC309891
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
HE001012
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.)
Part 2b - Page 6 of 55
VB333658
10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Biology or other life science
b. Physics, chemistry, or other
physical science
c. Earth or space science
d. Mathematics or mathematics
education
e. Science education
f. Engineering or engineering
education
g. Elementary or secondary
education
h. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
i. English language learning
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB595990
A
B
C
VB595991
A
B
C
VB595992
A
B
C
VB595993
A
B
C
VB556070
A
B
C
VC304764
A
B
C
VB595189
A
B
C
VE113515
A
B
C
VE113516
VE741708
11. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?
A Yes
Go to Question 12.
B No
Skip to Question 13.
Part 2b - Page 7 of 55
VB345619
12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Biology or other life science
b. Physics, chemistry, or other
physical science
c. Earth or space science
d. Mathematics or mathematics
education
e. Science education
f. Engineering or engineering
education
g. Elementary or secondary
education
h. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
i. English language learning
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB595994
A
B
C
VB595995
A
B
C
VB595996
A
B
C
VB595997
A
B
C
VB556072
A
B
C
VC304761
A
B
C
VB595190
A
B
C
VE113560
A
B
C
VE113562
Part 2b - Page 8 of 55
VC304726
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? Select one circle in each
row.
a. How students learn science
b. Scientific inquiry and/or
technological design
c. Content standards in
science
d. Curricular materials
available in science (units,
texts)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching science
f. Instructional methods for
teaching technological
design
g. Effective use of laboratory
activities in science
instruction
h. Effective use of
information and
communication technology
(ICT) in science instruction
i. Methods for assessing
students in science
j. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
k. Strategies for teaching
science to students from
diverse backgrounds
(including English language
learners)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC304728
A
B
C
D
VC304729
A
B
C
D
VC304730
A
B
C
D
VC304731
A
B
C
D
VC304732
A
B
C
D
VC304733
A
B
C
D
VC304734
A
B
C
D
VC304736
A
B
C
D
VC304738
A
B
C
D
VC304739
A
B
C
D
VC304740
Part 2b - Page 9 of 55
VC323259
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? Select one circle in each row.
a. College course taken after your
first certification
b. Workshop or training session
c. Conference or professional
association meeting
d. Observational visit to another
school
e. Mentoring and/or peer
observation and coaching as part
of a formal arrangement
f. Committee or task force focusing
on curriculum, instruction, or
student assessment
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or
study group
h. Teacher collaborative or network
(such as one organized by an
outside agency or over the
Internet)
i. Individual or collaborative
research
j. Independent reading on a regular
basis (for example, educational
journals, books, or the Internet)
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
l. Consultation with a subject
specialist
Yes, I have
participated.
Yes, I have led.
No
A
B
C
VC323264
A
B
C
VC323266
A
B
C
VC323269
A
B
C
VC323272
A
B
C
VC323273
A
B
C
VC323277
A
B
C
VC323280
A
B
C
VC323281
A
B
C
VC323283
A
B
C
VC323285
A
B
C
VC323286
A
B
C
VC323288
Part 2b - Page 10 of 55
VC191232
15. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the following
areas? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Basic computer training
Software applications
Use of the Internet
Use of other technology—for
example, satellite access, wireless
Web, interactive video,
closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing
e. Integration of computers and
other technology into classroom
instruction
No, I am already
proficient.
No, I have not.
Yes
A
B
C
VC191233
A
B
C
VC191234
A
B
C
VC191235
A
B
C
VC191237
A
B
C
VC191238
Part 2b - Page 11 of 55
Teacher Grade 8
Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) –
Science
Teacher Grade 8 COI-Science Questions
Part 2b - Page 12 of 55
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.
Part 2b - Page 13 of 55
VB598092
1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Select one circle.
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.
VF017603
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
Part 2b - Page 14 of 55
VH142009
3.. In a typical week, how much time do you spend teaching science to the students
in this class? Write in the hours and minutes.
________ hours and ________ minutes per week
VH142206
4. Are students assigned to this class by achievement level?
A Yes
B No
VF633144
5. To what extent do you use each of the following student groupings for science instruction in your
classroom? Select one circle in each row.
a. Groupings based on
students’ interest in
science/science-related
topics
b. Groupings based on
students’ learning
preferences or styles
c. Groupings based on
students’ readiness or
current achievement level
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF633146
A
B
C
D
VF633149
A
B
C
D
VF633150
Part 2b - Page 15 of 55
VB610542
6.. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Select one circle
in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Short written responses
(e.g., a phrase or sentence)
c. Long written responses
(e.g., several sentences or
paragraphs)
d. Performance-based
assessments
e. Group projects
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VB610543
A
B
C
D
VB610544
A
B
C
D
VB610545
A
B
C
D
VH157952
A
B
C
D
VH157953
VB608618
7. In this class, about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of science? Select
one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Life science
Earth and space science
Physical science
Engineering and
technology
None
Little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VB608619
A
B
C
D
VC759072
A
B
C
D
VB608621
A
B
C
D
VC759073
Part 2b - Page 16 of 55
VC767836
8.. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Read a science textbook
b. Read a book or magazine
about science
c. Work with other students
on a science activity or
project
d. Prepare a written science
report
e. Watch a movie, video, or
DVD about science
f. Watch a science teacher do
a science activity
g. Do hands-on activities or
investigations in science
h. Talk about the
measurements and results
from students’ hands-on
activities
i. Take a science test or quiz
j. Identify questions that can
be addressed through
scientific investigations
k. Discuss the kinds of
problems that engineers
can solve
l. Figure out different ways to
solve a science problem
m. Present what they have
learned about science
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC767837
A
B
C
D
VC767838
A
B
C
D
VC767839
A
B
C
D
VC767841
A
B
C
D
VC767843
A
B
C
D
VC767845
A
B
C
D
VC767846
A
B
C
D
VC767849
A
B
C
D
VC767850
A
B
C
D
VC767851
A
B
C
D
VC767852
A
B
C
D
VC767854
A
B
C
D
VC767856
Part 2b - Page 17 of 55
VC976013
9.. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to your
eighth-grade class? Select one circle in each row.
a. Increase students’ interest
in science
b. Increase awareness of the
importance of science in
daily life
c. Learn about applications of
science to environmental
issues
d. Teach scientific facts and
principles
e. Teach scientific methods
f. Equip students with the
knowledge and skills
needed for studying science
in upper grade levels
g. Develop systematic
observation skills
h. Develop inquiry skills
i. Develop skills in lab
techniques
j. Develop problem-solving
skills
k. Develop scientific writing
skills
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976015
A
B
C
D
VC976023
A
B
C
D
VC976026
A
B
C
D
VC976017
A
B
C
D
VC976018
A
B
C
D
VF633272
A
B
C
D
VC976025
A
B
C
D
VC976020
A
B
C
D
VC976022
A
B
C
D
VF654412
A
B
C
D
VC976027
Part 2b - Page 18 of 55
VF633196
10. To what extent does your school system (including your school and school district) provide the
following to you? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science textbooks
(including digital forms,
such as online textbooks)
b. Science magazines and
books (including digital
forms, such as online
magazines and books)
c. Supplies or equipment for
science demonstrations
d. Supplies or equipment for
science labs
e. Space to conduct science
labs
f. Computers for students’
use in class
g. Computer labs
h. Computers for teachers’
use
i. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
j. Audiovisual materials
k. Science kits
l. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF633197
A
B
C
D
VF633198
A
B
C
D
VF633199
A
B
C
D
VF633200
A
B
C
D
VF633201
A
B
C
D
VF633208
A
B
C
D
VF633203
A
B
C
D
VF633204
A
B
C
D
VF633205
A
B
C
D
VF633206
A
B
C
D
VF633207
A
B
C
D
VF633202
Part 2b - Page 19 of 55
VC976046
11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for eighth-grade science
instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector (device
that connects to a
computer to display
presentations or
demonstrate lessons, such
as an LCD)
e. CD-ROM
f. Online software
g. Digital music device
(pocket-sized music player
used to listen to or create
audio files, such as an MP3
player)
h. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit television
i. DVD player and DVDs
j. Digital camera
k. Graphing calculator
l. Handheld device
(pocket-sized computing
device, such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)
m. Data collection sensors/
probes (tool that connects
to a handheld device or
graphing calculator and
detects motion, pH,
temperature, light)
n. Online course management
system (web-based
software used to organize
information, assignments,
grades, and discussions)
o. Digital whiteboard
(computerized display
panels that can respond to
fingertip command and
creates a shared interactive
space, akin to traditional
chalkboards)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976050
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
VC976051
VH157981
A
B
C
D
VC976054
A
B
C
D
VC976056
A
B
C
D
VC976057
A
B
C
D
VC976059
A
B
C
D
VC976061
A
B
C
D
VC976063
A
B
C
D
VC976067
A
B
C
D
VC976068
A
B
C
D
VC976071
A
B
C
D
VC976072
A
B
C
D
VC976073
A
B
C
D
VC976075
Part 2b - Page 20 of 55
VC976076
12. In your eighth-grade class, how often do your students use a computer or other technological
resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Conduct a search for
science information
b. Simulate a physical or
biological process or see
how something works (for
example, how planets orbit
the sun, how gas expands)
c. Make a chart or graph that
shows results of science
projects
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC976080
A
B
C
D
VC976081
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.
Part 2b - Page 21 of 55
VC976085
14.. When you teach science to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Vary the pace of
instruction for some
students
d. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
e. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976086
A
B
C
D
VC976088
A
B
C
D
VF640396
A
B
C
D
VC976092
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
Part 2b - Page 22 of 55
VC767829
16.. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in
science? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs and to
reflect the student’s
future goals
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
B
C
D
E
VC767830
A
B
C
D
E
VC767831
A
B
C
D
E
VC767832
A
B
C
D
E
VC767834
VH142282
17. In addition to your regular classroom instruction, how often do you use the following to engage
eighth-grade students in learning science? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips
(including museums, zoos,
aquariums, science centers, and
other similar sites)
Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
VH142283
A
B
C
VH142284
A
B
C
VH142285
Part 2b - Page 23 of 55
Teacher Grade KaSA
Background, Education, Training
(adapted for Puerto Rico)
Teacher Grade 8 KaSA BET Questions
Part 2b - Page 24 of 55
VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
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? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VE577729
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
Part 2b - Page 25 of 55
VE654882
4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught mathematics 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
VE577841
5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?
A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.
VF241195
6. Do you hold a regular or standard teaching certificate in Puerto Rico?
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.
Part 2b - Page 26 of 55
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
VC309891
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
HE001012
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.)
Part 2b - Page 27 of 55
VB333658
10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Mathematics education
b. Mathematics
c. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
d. Education (including secondary
education)
e. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
f. Spanish language learning
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB482657
A
B
C
VB482658
A
B
C
VB608497
A
B
C
VB482938
A
B
C
VE113515
A
B
C
VF269303
VE741708
11. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?
A Yes
Go to Question 12.
B No
Skip to Question 13.
VB345619
12.. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Mathematics education
b. Mathematics
c. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
d. Education (including secondary
education)
e. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
f. Spanish language learning
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB473837
A
B
C
VB473838
A
B
C
VB473839
A
B
C
VB482939
A
B
C
VE113560
A
B
C
VF269309
Part 2b - Page 28 of 55
VB543441
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? Select one circle in each
row.
a. How students learn
mathematics
b. Mathematics theory or
applications
c. Content standards in
mathematics
d. Curricular materials
available in mathematics
(units, texts)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching mathematics
f. Effective use of
manipulatives in
mathematics instruction
g. Effective use of calculators
in mathematics instruction
h. Use of computers or other
technology in mathematics
instruction
i. Methods for assessing
students in mathematics
j. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
k. Issues related to ability
grouping in mathematics
l. Strategies for teaching
mathematics to students
from diverse backgrounds
(including Spanish
language learners)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB543502
A
B
C
D
VB543503
A
B
C
D
VB543504
A
B
C
D
VB543505
A
B
C
D
VB543506
A
B
C
D
VB519181
A
B
C
D
VB543507
A
B
C
D
VB543508
A
B
C
D
VB543509
A
B
C
D
VB543510
A
B
C
D
VB543511
A
B
C
D
VC038711
Part 2b - Page 29 of 55
VB482582
14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of mathematics? Select one circle in each row.
a. College course taken after your first
certification
b. Workshop or training session
c. Conference or professional association
meeting
d. Observational visit to another school
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study
group
h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as
one organized by an outside agency or over
the Internet
i. Individual or collaborative research
j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for
example, educational journals, books, or
the Internet
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
l. Consultation with a mathematics specialist
Yes
No
A
B
VB482583
A
B
VB482584
A
B
VB482585
A
B
VB482586
A
B
VB482587
A
B
VB482588
A
B
VB482589
A
B
VB482590
A
B
VB482591
A
B
VB482592
A
B
VB482593
A
B
VB482594
VB543642
15. Are you teaching the following mathematics courses to eighth-grade students this year? Include
honors sections. Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Remedial mathematics
General mathematics
Introduction to algebra/pre-algebra
Algebra
Integrated or sequential mathematics
Geometry
Yes
No
A
B
VB543643
A
B
VB543644
A
B
VB543645
A
B
VB543646
A
B
VB543647
A
B
VB543648
Part 2b - Page 30 of 55
Teacher Grade KaSA
Classroom Organization and Instruction - Math
(adapted for Puerto Rico)
Teacher Grade 8 KaSA COI-Math Questions
Part 2b - Page 31 of 55
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for
mathematics 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 mathematics, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you
for your time.
Part 2b - Page 32 of 55
VC311698
1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class?
A I do not teach mathematics to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including mathematics.
C The only subject I teach is mathematics.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching mathematics.
VF017603
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
VB543515
3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical
week?
A Less than 3 hours
B At least 3 hours, but less than 5 hours
C At least 5 hours, but less than 7 hours
D 7 or more hours
HE002412
4. Are students assigned to this class by ability?
A Yes
B No
Part 2b - Page 33 of 55
HE001104
5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of
ability?
A Yes
B No
HE001130
6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in mathematics? Select one
circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Problem sets
c. Short (e.g., a phrase or
sentence) or long (e.g.,
several sentences or
paragraphs) written
responses
d. Individual or group projects
or presentations
Once or twice Once or twice Once or twice
a year
a month
a week
A
B
C
D
HE001131
A
B
C
D
HE001132
A
B
C
D
HE001133
A
B
C
D
HE001134
HE001106
7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in
this class each day?
A None
B 15 minutes
C 30 minutes
D 45 minutes
E One hour
F More than one hour
Part 2b - Page 34 of 55
VB543554
8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematics
lessons?
A Unrestricted use
B Restricted use
C Calculators are not permitted.
VB535973
9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons?
A None
B Basic four-function (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
C Scientific (not graphing)
D Graphing
VB535974
10. When you give students a mathematics test or quiz, how often do they use a
calculator?
A Never
B Sometimes
C Always
Part 2b - Page 35 of 55
TO044600
11. Think about your plans for this mathematics class for the entire year. How much emphasis did
you or will you give each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Numbers and operations
Measurement
Geometry
Data analysis, statistics, and
probability
e. Algebra and functions
Little or no
emphasis
Moderate
emphasis
Heavy emphasis
A
B
C
ID110366
A
B
C
ID110367
A
B
C
ID110368
A
B
C
VC767633
A
B
C
VC767634
VB543516
12. Are computers available for use by you or your students?
A Yes, computers are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers at school.
Part 2b - Page 36 of 55
VC976333
13. In your eighth-grade mathematics class this year, how often do your students use a computer or
other technological resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Practice or review
mathematics topics on the
computer
b. Extend mathematics
learning with enrichment
activities on the computer
c. Research a mathematics
topic on the computer
d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes
e. Use a graphing program
f. Play mathematics
computer games
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC976334
A
B
C
D
VC976335
A
B
C
D
VF018146
A
B
C
D
VC976339
A
B
C
D
VC976353
A
B
C
D
VC976355
VC976295
14. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for mathematics
instruction?
A I do not have the resources I need.
B I have some of the resources I need.
C I have most of the resources I need.
D I have all of the resources I need.
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VC976362
15. When you teach mathematics to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
d. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
e. Pace my teaching
differently for some
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976363
A
B
C
D
VC976364
A
B
C
D
VC976365
A
B
C
D
VC976366
A
B
C
D
VC976367
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VC976303
16. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in
mathematics? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs and to
reflect the student’s
future goals
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
B
C
D
E
VC976304
A
B
C
D
E
VC976305
A
B
C
D
E
VC976306
A
B
C
D
E
VC976307
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Teacher Grade 8 NIES
Teacher Grade 8 NIES Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.
Part 2b - Page 40 of 55
NIES Grade 8 Teacher
National Indian Education Study
Grade 8 Teacher Questionnaire
The questions in this survey are designed to gather information about the
classroom experiences of American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) students. In
particular, we ask about the inclusion of native languages and cultural perspectives
in the curriculum and about interactions between the school and the AI/AN
community. Teachers who have only a few AI/AN students in their classes may
adopt different teaching strategies than teachers who have many such students.
There are no wrong answers to these questions.
Use only a No. 2 pencil to answer all questions in this booklet. Some questions
require you to answer by filling in the ovals completely. For other questions, you
are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions, please print the appropriate
number LEGIBLY in each of the boxes provided. Keep all printing in boxes.
Example:
5 Should be written as
0 5
Other questions require you to PRINT ANSWERS LEGIBLY on the lines indicated.
For all questions, do not make any stray marks.
VC190809
1. Counting this year, how many years have you taught at this school? If less than 1
year total at this school, enter “01.”
Years
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VB592443
2.. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following sources? Fill in one oval on
each line.
a. Independent reading and
study
b. Your own personal or
family background and
experiences
c. Locally sponsored
American Indian or Alaska
Native cultural orientation
program
d. Living and working in an
American Indian or Alaska
Native community
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB592446
A
B
C
D
VB592448
A
B
C
D
VC202922
A
B
C
D
VC202915
VE012624
3. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following types of classes? Fill in one
oval on each line.
a. College courses, or other
classes or workshops with
a focus on teaching
American Indian or Alaska
Native students
b. College courses, or other
classes or workshops with
a general focus on various
cultures or diversity
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE012626
A
B
C
D
VE012628
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VH158525
4. During the last two years, how many times have you consulted each of the following resources to
help you improve the academic performance of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?
Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Online websites or
databases
b. Articles in professional
journals
c. Local libraries or cultural
centers
d. Other teachers in your
school
e. Elders or other experts
Never
1 or 2 times
3 or 4 times
5 or more
times
A
B
C
D
VH158526
A
B
C
D
VH158527
A
B
C
D
VH158530
A
B
C
D
VH158529
A
B
C
D
VH158528
VH040247
5. During the last two years, to what extent have you implemented culturally
specific instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students in
your classroom?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
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VH040275
6. During the last two years, how many times have you attended professional or
community-based development programs (such as in-service classes and
workshops, including online classes) aimed at developing culturally specific
instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students?
A Never
Skip to Question 9.
B 1 or 2 times
C 3 or 4 times
D 5 or more times
VH040281
7. To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these professional or
community-based development programs in your classroom?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
VH040284
8. Who sponsored the professional or community-based development programs you
attended in the last two years? Fill in all ovals that apply.
A State
B District
C Tribal education department
D Indian education professional associations
E College or university
F Other (please specify): _________________________________
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VE012654
9. To what extent do you speak any of the native languages spoken by American
Indian or Alaska Native students who attend this school? If you know more than
one of these languages, answer for the one you know best.
A No knowledge or skill; nonspeaker
B Minimal functional or communicative ability; ability to use some words or phrases
C Moderate communicative ability; can express some ideas and communicate in some
situations, but limited and cannot always express ideas
D Fluent nonnative speaker
E Fluent native speaker
VE012660
10. Have you received any of the following forms of preparation for teaching students whose first
language is not English (sometimes called Limited English Proficiency [LEP] students or English
Language Learners [ELL])? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. At least one college-level course on how to
teach students whose first language is not
English (but not a major, minor, or special
emphasis)
b. An undergraduate or graduate major,
minor, or special emphasis in teaching
English as a Second Language (ESL), English
Language Development (ELD), or Bilingual
Education
c. Any other training or professional
development on how to teach students
whose first language is not English
Yes
No
A
B
VE012662
A
B
VE012665
A
B
VE012666
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VH154089
11. To what extent do you use the following to assess the progress of your American Indian or Alaska
Native students? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH154090
A
B
C
D
VH154091
A
B
C
D
VH154092
A
B
C
D
VH154093
A
B
C
D
VH154098
A
B
C
D
VH154095
A
B
C
D
VH154096
A
B
C
D
VH154097
A
B
C
D
VH154925
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. Assessments developed by
American Indian or Alaska
Native organizations
d. Tests supplied by textbook
publishers (for example,
end of unit or chapter tests)
e. Teacher-made tests or
quizzes
f. Performance-based
assessments
g. Group projects
h. Oral responses of students
during class discussions
i. Assessments to evaluate
English language
proficiency
VE012771
12. Do you teach reading/language arts to grade 8 students?
A Yes
Go to Question 13.
B No
Skip to Question 18.
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VE012774
13. How many students are American Indian or Alaska Native in your
reading/language arts class? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants
in your calculations.)
A Few (less than 5)
B Several, but less than half the class
C At least half the class, but not every student
D The whole class
E I don’t know.
VE012780
14. To what extent do you use your students’ American Indian or Alaska Native
language(s) when you teach reading/language arts?
A Instruction is entirely in English.
B Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included occasionally.
C Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included frequently.
D Instruction is primarily in the students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s).
VH040381
15. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your reading/language arts
lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. American Indian or
Alaska Native culture
or history
b. Current issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people or
communities
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
Every day or
At least
almost
once a week every
day
A
B
C
D
E
VH040385
A
B
C
D
E
VH040386
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VE012686
16. How often do you have your students do each of the following reading/language arts activities?
Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Read literature with
American Indian or
Alaska Native themes
b. Read literature by
American Indian or
Alaska Native authors
c. Read about, or discuss,
current issues of
concern to the
American Indian or
Alaska Native
community
d. Write about
experiences or issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people
e. Write about their own
experiences as an
American Indian or
Alaska Native person
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
Every day or
At least
almost
once a week every
day
A
B
C
D
E
VE012689
A
B
C
D
E
VE012690
A
B
C
D
E
VE012691
A
B
C
D
E
VE012692
A
B
C
D
E
VE012693
VE012696
17. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning reading/language arts
lessons? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
b. State content
standards
c. District content
standards
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
A
B
C
D
E
VE012698
A
B
C
D
E
VE012700
A
B
C
D
E
VE012701
A
B
C
D
E
VE012703
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VE012783
18. Do you teach mathematics to grade 8 students?
A Yes
Go to Question 19.
B No
Skip to Question 24.
VE012784
19. How many students are American Indian or Alaska Native in your mathematics
class? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your calculations.)
A Few (less than 5)
B Several, but less than half the class
C At least half the class, but not every student
D The whole class
E I don’t know.
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VE012785
20. To what extent do you use your students’ American Indian or Alaska Native
language(s) when you teach mathematics?
A Instruction is entirely in English.
B Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included occasionally.
C Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included frequently.
D Instruction is primarily in the students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s).
VH040387
21. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your mathematics lessons?
Fill in one oval on each line.
a. American Indian or
Alaska Native culture
or history
b. Current issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people or
communities
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
At least
once a week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH040390
A
B
C
D
E
VH040392
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VE012730
22. How often do you have your students do each of the following mathematics activities? Fill in one
oval on each line.
a. Solve mathematics
problems that reflect
situations found in
American Indian or
Alaska Native
communities
b. Participate in
activities that
integrate mathematics
with American Indian
or Alaska Native
themes (for example,
use traditional
symbols and designs to
teach geometric
concepts)
c. Study traditional
American Indian or
Alaska Native
mathematics (for
example, American
Indian or Alaska
Native systems of
counting, estimating,
and recording
quantities)
d. Study mathematics
within traditional
American Indian or
Alaska Native
contexts (for example,
American Indian or
Alaska Native systems
of astronomy and
physics)
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
Every day or
At least
almost
once a week every
day
A
B
C
D
E
VE012733
A
B
C
D
E
VE012735
A
B
C
D
E
VE012737
A
B
C
D
E
VE012739
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VE012740
23. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning mathematics lessons? Fill
in one oval on each line.
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
A
B
C
D
E
VE012743
A
B
C
D
E
VE012746
A
B
C
D
E
VE012747
A
B
C
D
E
VE012749
a. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
b. State content
standards
c. District content
standards
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
VH040395
24. How much do you agree with each of the following statements about the materials available in
your school library, media center, or resource center? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. The number of books and
materials available for 8th
grade students is sufficient.
b. The quality of the books
and materials available for
8th grade students is
satisfactory.
c. The number of books and
materials specific to
American Indian and
Alaska Native culture
available for 8th grade
students is sufficient.
d. The quality of the books
and materials specific to
American Indian and
Alaska Native culture
available for 8th grade
students is satisfactory.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
A
B
C
D
VH040399
A
B
C
D
VH040401
A
B
C
D
VH040402
A
B
C
D
VH040404
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VH158533
25. About how many of your grade 8 students will complete the 8th grade?
A None
B A few
C Some
D Most
E All
F I don’t know.
VH158536
26. About how many of your grade 8 students will be prepared for high school?
A None
B A few
C Some
D Most
E All
F I don’t know.
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VH040411
27.. To what extent is each of the following a problem in your school? Fill in one oval on each line.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Student absenteeism
Student tardiness
Student health problems
Teen pregnancies
Drug or alcohol use by
students
Student misbehavior in
class
Physical conflicts among
students
Bullying
Low student aspirations
Low teacher expectations
Low family involvement
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH040413
A
B
C
D
VH040414
A
B
C
D
VH040416
A
B
C
D
VH040417
A
B
C
D
VH040421
A
B
C
D
VH040422
A
B
C
D
VH040424
A
B
C
D
VH040425
A
B
C
D
VH040427
A
B
C
D
VH040428
A
B
C
D
VH040430
VB331330
28. 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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VE021069
29. 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 (Print the name of your American Indian tribe or Alaska
Native group below. You may indicate more than one tribe or group.)
____________________________________________________________________________________
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VE012750
30. What have you found to be the most effective teaching and learning strategies for
increasing the achievement of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
VE012752
31. In the space below, please share with us your thoughts about any other important
issue(s) about your students, school, or community that are related to student
academic performance, student aspirations, or other educational matters.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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