National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Main 2015 Wave 2

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NAEP Main 2015 Wave 2 School Surveys Gr4,8,12

National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Main 2015 Wave 2

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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2015
VOLUME II
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 3a
School Grade 4

Part 3a contains School Grade 4 components:
Science Questions
KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) School – SCP, Math
NIES Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete these forms:
Complete Grade 4 School Questionnaire – 30 minutes
KaSA School Questionnaire – 30 minutes
NIES School Questionnaire – 30 minutes

Part 3a - Page 1 of 41

SCHOOL QUESTIONNAIRES
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30 minutes for complete school questionnaire; 30 minutes for KaSA school; 30 minutes for NIES school.

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School Grade 4 Science

School Grade 4 Science Questions

Part 3a - Page 3 of 41

VH158008

1. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a science specialist available
(full- or part-time) to fourth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students

Go to Question 2.

B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students

Go to Question 2.

C No

Skip to Question 3.

VH158011

2. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science specialist(s) available to
fourth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide science
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide science
enrichment to groups of
students

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VH158012

A

B

C

D

VH158015

A

B

C

D

VH158014

A

B

C

D

VH158013

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VF633195

3. Is there a science coach available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers

Go to Question 4.

B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers

Go to Question 4.

C No

Skip to Question 5.

VF640401

4. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science coach(es) available to
fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide support/assistance
about science content or
the teaching of science to
individual teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about science
or the teaching of science
for groups of teachers

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VF640402

A

B

C

D

VF640403

A

B

C

D

VF640404

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VC304219

5. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the following resources?
Select one circle in each row.

a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school science department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VC304220

A

B

C

D

VC304221

A

B

C

D

VC304222

A

B

C

D

VC304223

A

B

C

D

VC304224

A

B

C

D

VC304225

A

B

C

D

VC304226

A

B

C

D

VC304227

A

B

C

D

VH142091

VC304214

6. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade science curricula focus on preparation for the
following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.

a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VC304216

A

B

C

D

VC304217

A

B

C

D

VC304218

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VC304092

7.. Does your school have laboratory facilities for fourth-grade science instruction?
A Yes

Go to Question 8.

B No

Skip to Question 9.

VE013387

8. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for fourth-grade instruction
have the following features? Select one circle in each row.

a. Demonstration stations
b. Student lab stations
c. Storage areas for chemicals
and other supplies
d. Electricity
e. Running water
f. Gas for burners
g. Hoods or air hoses
h. Safety equipment
i. Computers
j. Internet connection

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VE013388

A

B

C

D

VE013390

A

B

C

D

VE013391

A

B

C

D

VE013394

A

B

C

D

VE013396

A

B

C

D

VE013397

A

B

C

D

VE013399

A

B

C

D

VE013400

A

B

C

D

VE013401

A

B

C

D

VE013402

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VE013406

9.. To what extent are any of the following available to fourth-grade teachers who teach science?
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. Student access to
computers in class for
science instruction
f. Student access to computer
labs for science instruction
g. Teacher access to
computers for science
instruction
h. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
i. Audiovisual materials for
science instruction
j. Science kits
k. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VF864037

A

B

C

D

VF864038

A

B

C

D

VE013409

A

B

C

D

VE013412

A

B

C

D

VE013413

A

B

C

D

VE013414

A

B

C

D

VE013415

A

B

C

D

VE013416

A

B

C

D

VE013417

A

B

C

D

VE013419

A

B

C

D

VE013420

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VE013423

10. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for fourth-grade science instruction? Select one circle in each row.

a.
b.
c.
d.

e.
f.
g.

h.

i.
j.
k.
l.

Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector
(device that
connects to a
computer to
display
presentations or
demonstrate
lessons, such as an
LCD)
CD-ROM
Online software
Digital music
device
(pocket-sized
music player used
to listen to or
create audio files,
such as an MP3
player)
Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
DVD player and
DVDs
Digital camera
Graphing
calculator
Handheld device
(pocket-sized
computing device,
such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)

0%

1–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–99%

100%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013424

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013425

A

B

C

D

E

F

VH158022

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013428

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013429

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013430

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013432

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013433

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013434

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013435

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013436

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013437

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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)

0%

1–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–99%

100%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013438

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013439

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013440

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VF654582

11.. In this school year, is there a science club offered to fourth-grade students in your school? Select
one circle in each row.

a. Teacher volunteered (initiated and run by
individual teachers)
b. School sponsored (initiated by school and
run by school designated personnel)
c. Partnered with external agencies (such as
universities, science museums, or
industries)

Yes

No

A

B

VF654583

A

B

VF654584

A

B

VF654585

VH142331

12. To what extent does your school provide fourth-grade students with the following learning
experiences? 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

VH142332

A

B

C

VH142334

A

B

C

VH142333

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6FKRROGrade 4 KaSA
6FKRRO&KDUDFWHULVWLFVDQG3ROLFLHV

(adapted for Puerto Rico)

School Grade 4 KaSA SCP Questions

Part 3a - Page 12 of 41

This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.

Part 3a - Page 13 of 41

VB337248

1. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade

VE592238

2. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
L Other (specify):____________________
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VB337250

3. What is the current enrollment in your school?

VE462940

4. Approximately what percentage of fourth-graders in your school is new this year?

%

VB607883

5.. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-Spanish proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%

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VE588132

6. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school
enrolled after the first day of school?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%

VE592581

7. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school left
before the end of the school year?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%

HE000917

8. About what percentage of your students is absent on an average day? (Include
excused and unexcused absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%

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LC000488

9. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%

HE002112

10. About what percentage of this year’s fourth-graders was held back and is repeating
fourth grade?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%

HE002094

11. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes

Go to Question 12.

B No

Skip to Question 15.

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VB556173

12. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.

Skip to Question 14.

B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).

Go

to Question 13.

VE382479

13. If your school distributes free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3, what
was the base year during which individual student eligibility was collected?
A This school does not distribute free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3—eligibility is
determined annually.
B 2014
C 2013
D 2012
E 2011
F 2010
G 2009 or earlier

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VB608487

14. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%

VB608488

15. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.

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VB485284

16. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
1–5%

6–10%

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB610145

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB485286

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB610147

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB610148

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB485289

a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. Instruction
provided in
student’s
home
language (not
in Spanish)
d. Individual
language plan
e. Special
education

11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%

Over
90%

None

VE588470

17. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25

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VE588677

18. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians who do each
of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.

a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences

Not
applicable

0–10%

11–25%

26–50%

Over 50%

A

B

C

D

E

VE588679

A

B

C

D

E

VE588681

Part 3a - Page 21 of 41

VE101552

For all teacher counts entered in item 19:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Regular
• Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art,
music, physical education)
• Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
• Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Student teachers
• Short-term substitute teachers
• Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
19. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time

Full-time teachers
b. Part-time

Part-time teachers

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VF096612

20. Does your school offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No

VE588721

21. Of the following categories of teachers who were full-time teachers at your school at the end of
the last school year, what percentage stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year? Select
one circle in each row.

a. Nontenured
teachers who had
taught for at least
one year
b. Tenured teachers

0–10%

11–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–90%

Over 90%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE588765

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE588766

VE600319

22. In the last school year, how many full-time teachers were new to your school?

If you answered 1 or any number greater than 1, go to Question 23.
If you answered 0, skip to Part II.

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VE592330

23. Of the full-time teachers who were new to your school last year, what percentage
stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year?
A 0–10%
B 11–25%
C 26–50%
D 51–75%
E 76–90%
F Over 90%

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6FKRROGrade 4 KaSA 
0DWKHPDWLFV

(adapted for Puerto Rico)

School Grade 4 KaSA Mathematics Questions

Part 3a - Page 25 of 41

VB525184

1. Are fourth-grade teachers in your school required to set aside a certain amount of
time each day for mathematics instruction?
A Yes
B No

VB525182

2. Are fourth-grade students from different classes typically grouped for mathematics
instruction by ability and/or achievement levels (so that some instruction groups
are higher in average mathematics ability and/or achievement levels than others)?
A Yes
B No

VB525183

3. How often are fourth-grade students’ mathematics placements evaluated?
A Once a year
B Once a marking period (semester, trimester)
C More than once a marking period
D Students are not grouped by ability.

VC188706

4. At each of the following grades, how much emphasis does your school’s mathematics curriculum
place on instructing students in algebraic concepts, such as patterns and writing number
sentences? Select one circle in each row.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Third grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Sixth grade

Not
taught

No
emphasis

Little
emphasis

Moderate
emphasis

Heavy
emphasis

Grade not
in school

A

B

C

D

E

F

VC188711

A

B

C

D

E

F

VC188713

A

B

C

D

E

F

VC188714

A

B

C

D

E

F

VC188715

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Questions 5–8 ask about mathematics resource teachers and mathematics coaches.
Mathematics resource teachers provide additional instructional support to
students and have special expertise in assessing and diagnosing students’
mathematics strengths and needs to assist with learning and understanding.
Mathematics coaches work with teachers to help them implement and use
strategies to improve their students’ ability to use mathematics in their classes.
In some schools, a single person may serve in both roles regardless of the title they
have. Please answer questions 5–8 based on the roles as defined in this paragraph.

VE659399

5. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a mathematics resource
teacher available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students

Go to Question 6.

B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students

Go to Question 6.

C No

Skip to Question 7.

VE659419

6. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics resource teacher(s)
available to fourth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to individual students
b. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to groups of students
c. Provide mathematics
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide mathematics
enrichment to groups of
students

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VE659422

A

B

C

D

VE659423

A

B

C

D

VE659424

A

B

C

D

VE659425

Part 3a - Page 27 of 41

VE659450

7. Is there a mathematics coach available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade teachers
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers

Go to Question 8.

B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers

Go to Question 8.

C No

Skip to Question 9.

VE659461

8. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics coach(es) available to
fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide support or
assistance about
mathematics content
b. Provide support or
assistance about the
teaching of mathematics to
individual teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about
mathematics or the
teaching of mathematics
for groups of teachers

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VE659462

A

B

C

D

VE659464

A

B

C

D

VE659463

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VC311202

9. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the following
resources? Select one circle in each row.

a. Department of Education
curriculum standards or
frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from Department
of Education/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school mathematics
department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VC311204

A

B

C

D

VC311209

A

B

C

D

VC311210

A

B

C

D

VC311211

A

B

C

D

VC311212

A

B

C

D

VC311213

A

B

C

D

VC311214

A

B

C

D

VC311215

A

B

C

D

VF018182

VC311195

10. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on preparation for
the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.

a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VC311198

A

B

C

D

VC311199

A

B

C

D

VC311200

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VE013351

11. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for fourth-grade mathematics instruction? Select one circle in each row.

a. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
b. Videodisc player/
VCR/DVD player
c. Digital/video
camera
d. Videoconferencing
equipment
e. Scanner for images
or text
f. Projection device
for projecting
images directly
from a computer
g. Computer
h. Internet
i. Computer printer
j. Handheld devices
(e.g., personal
digital assistants)

0%

1–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–99%

100%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013352

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013353

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013354

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013355

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013356

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013357

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013359

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013360

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013362

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE509167

Part 3a - Page 30 of 41

School Grade  NIES

School Grade 4 NIES Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 30 minutes.

Part 3a - Page 31 of 41

NIES Grade 4 School

National Indian Education Study
School Questionnaire: Grade 4
The questions in this survey are designed to gather information about schools that
serve 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. Schools
that serve only a few AI/AN students may adopt different approaches than schools
that serve many such students. There are no wrong answers to these questions.
This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head administrator.
Use only a No. 2 pencil to answer all hard-copy 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 numbers LEGIBLY in each of the boxes provided. Keep all printing
within the boxes.

Example:
150 should be written as

0,1 5 0
Other questions require you to PRINT ANSWERS LEGIBLY on the lines indicated.
For all questions, do not make any stray marks.

VC190540

1. What is your professional position (title) at this school?
_______________________________________________________

Part 3a - Page 32 of 41

VC962914

2.. Counting this year, how many years has the current principal or head of school
held his/her position at this school? If less than 1 year total, enter "01."

Years

VH040432

3. Which of the following describes your school best? Please fill in one oval only.
A Regular public school
B Charter public school
C Bureau of Indian Education contracted or grant school
D Bureau of Indian Education operated school
E Other nonpublic school

VH040433

4. Is your school a boarding school?
A Yes
B No

Part 3a - Page 33 of 41

VH040437

5. Is your school located on a reservation/on tribal land?
A Yes
B No

VH040477

6. Is your school an American Indian or Alaska Native language immersion school?
A Yes
B No

VC962919

7. How many American Indian and/or Alaska Native students are enrolled at your
school? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your
calculations.)

Students

Part 3a - Page 34 of 41

VC190547

8. For this school year, has funding from any of the following sources been used to provide
educational services and support for American Indian or Alaska Native students? Some of the
sources are designated specifically for American Indian or Alaska Native education, while others
are intended for broader use. Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Title I funds (Compensatory
Education)
b. Title II funds (Professional
Improvement)
c. Title III or other bilingual or ESL/
ELL funds
d. Title VII, Indian Education
Formula Grant
e. Title VII, Discretionary Grant
under Indian Education
f. Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) funds
g. Impact Aid Program
h. Johnson-O’Malley Grant
i. Alaska Native Education
Programs
j. Tribal or Village funds
k. Other funding sources related to
American Indian or Alaska
Native education (e.g., grants,
donations, tuition, etc.)

Yes

No

I don’t know

A

B

C

VC190549

A

B

C

VC190550

A

B

C

VC190551

A

B

C

VC190552

A

B

C

VC190553

A

B

C

VC190555

A

B

C

VC190556

A

B

C

VC190557

A

B

C

VC190589

A

B

C

VC190592

A

B

C

VC190594

Part 3a - Page 35 of 41

VH158589

9. Are families of your students involved with your school in the following ways? Fill in one oval on
each line.

a. Academic club (for example, math club)
b. Arts club
c. Cultural dances or activities (for example,
drum groups)
d. Drama club
e. Making school curriculum decisions
f. Open houses or back-to-school nights
g. Parent-teacher conferences
h. Parent-teacher organizations
i. School sports
j. Volunteer programs
k. Other (please specify): ___________________
________________________________________

Yes

No

A

B

VH158590

A

B

VH158591

A

B

VH158592

A

B

VH158593

A

B

VH158594

A

B

VH158600

A

B

VH158596

A

B

VH158597

A

B

VH158598

A

B

VH158599

A

B

VH158595

VC962942

10. In a typical school year, how many times has a member of the American Indian or Alaska Native
community done the following? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Visited the school to
discuss education issues
with students and staff,
other than a conference
regarding an individual
student
b. Visited the school to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native traditions and
culture with students and
staff
c. Participated in Indian
Education Parent Groups

Never

1-2 times

3 or more
times

I don’t know.

A

B

C

D

VC962943

A

B

C

D

VC962944

A

B

C

D

VC962946

Part 3a - Page 36 of 41

VH154926

11.. Are the following courses and programs about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions and
culture offered at your school each year?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Year-long course
Semester-long course
Workshop or unit
Clubs
Other programs (for example, study groups
before or after regular class periods)

Yes

No

A

B

VH154927

A

B

VH154928

A

B

VH154932

A

B

VH154930

A

B

VH154929

VC962963

12. Are the following courses or programs about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions and
culture required or elective for students at your school? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Year-long course
b. Semester-long course
c. Workshop or unit

Required

Elective

Not offered

A

B

C

VC962964

A
A

B
B

C
C

VC962966
VC962967

VC963001

13. Do students in your school receive instruction about American Indian or Alaska Native cultures
in any of the following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Oral language
Written language
History of tribes or cultural groups
Traditions and customs
Arts, crafts, music, or dance
Tribal or village government
Current events and issues important to
tribes or cultural groups

Yes

No

A

B

VC963005

A

B

VC963007

A

B

VC963008

A

B

VC963009

A

B

VC963010

A

B

VC963013

A

B

VC963014

Part 3a - Page 37 of 41

VC963018

14.. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s reading/language
arts curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards

No
influence

A little
influence

Some
influence

A lot of
influence

Unaware of
standards

A

B

C

D

E

VC963019

A

B

C

D

E

VC963020

A

B

C

D

E

VC963021

A

B

C

D

E

VC963022

VC963023

15. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s mathematics
curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards

No
influence

A little
influence

Some
influence

A lot of
influence

Unaware of
standards

A

B

C

D

E

VC963025

A

B

C

D

E

VC963026

A

B

C

D

E

VC963027

A

B

C

D

E

VC963028

Part 3a - Page 38 of 41

VH158606

16.. Considering all of the students in your school, to what extent is each of the following a problem?
Fill in one oval on each line.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

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
Inadequate transportation
for students

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VH158607

A

B

C

D

VH158608

A

B

C

D

VH158609

A

B

C

D

VH158611

A

B

C

D

VH158612

A

B

C

D

VH158613

A

B

C

D

VH158614

A

B

C

D

VH158615

A

B

C

D

VH158616

A

B

C

D

VH158618

VC963041

17. Which of the following types of student and family services are offered at your school on a regular
basis? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Health services for students such as a
school nurse
b. Health services for families such as a
community clinic
c. Social or counseling services for students
d. Social or counseling services for families
e. Adult education programs for all ages
f. Tutoring services for students
g. Career counseling services for students

Offered

Not Offered

A

B

VC963042

A

B

VC963043

A

B

VC963045

A

B

VC963047

A

B

VC963048

A

B

VH017944

A

B

VH017945

Part 3a - Page 39 of 41

VC963049

18.. In a typical school year, how often does your school provide each of the following opportunities
for communication between school and families? Fill in one oval on each line.
A few times a
year
a. Teacher/family conferences
(individual or group)
b. Information (for example,
expectations, procedures,
calendars) sent home about
school
c. Written reports (for
example, report cards) of
child’s performance sent
home
d. Events at school in which
families are invited to
participate
e. Opportunities to
participate in formulation
of school policies and
improvement plans
f. Opportunities to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native histories and
traditions as part of the
instructional program
g. Telephone calls with
parents
h. Information provided
through websites or e-mail

Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week

Every day or
almost every
day

A

B

C

D

VC963053

A

B

C

D

VC963054

A

B

C

D

VC963055

A

B

C

D

VC963056

A

B

C

D

VC963057

A

B

C

D

VC963058

A

B

C

D

VC963059

A

B

C

D

VC963060

Part 3a - Page 40 of 41

VC963064

19. Please indicate what percentage of the individuals at your school is described by each of the
following statements: Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Teachers at
this school for
3 or more
years
b. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
teachers at
this school
c. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
staff other
than teachers

don’t
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–100% Iknow.

0%

1–5%

6–10%

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VC963065

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VC963073

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VC963074

Part 3a - Page 41 of 41

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2015
VOLUME II
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 3b
School Grade 8

Part 3b contains School Grade 8 components:
Science
KaSA (Puerto Rico adapted) School – SCP, Math
NIES Questionnaire

The amount of time estimated to complete these forms:
Complete Grade 8 School Questionnaire – 30 minutes
KaSA School Questionnaire – 30 minutes
NIES School Questionnaire – 30 minutes

Part 3b - Page 1 of 44

SCHOOL 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

30 minutes for complete Grade 8 school questionnaire; 30 minutes for KaSA school; 30 minutes for the NIES school.

Part 3b - Page 2 of 44

School Grade  - Science

School Grade 8 Science Questions

Part 3b - Page 3 of 44

VH158024

1. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a science specialist available
(full- or part-time) to eighth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students

Go to Question 2.

B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students

Go to Question 2.

C No

Skip to Question 3.

VH158026

2. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science specialist(s) available to
eighth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide science
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide science
enrichment to groups of
students

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VH158027

A

B

C

D

VH158030

A

B

C

D

VH158029

A

B

C

D

VH158028

Part 3b - Page 4 of 44

VF654612

3. Is there a science coach available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers

Go to Question 4.

B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers

Go to Question 4.

C No

Skip to Question 5.

VF654613

4. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science coach(es) available to
eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide support/assistance
about science content or
the teaching of science to
individual teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about science
or the teaching of science
for groups of teachers

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VF654614

A

B

C

D

VF654615

A

B

C

D

VF654616

Part 3b - Page 5 of 44

VC304219

5.. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the following resources?
Select one circle in each row.

a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school science department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VC304220

A

B

C

D

VC304221

A

B

C

D

VC304222

A

B

C

D

VC304223

A

B

C

D

VC304224

A

B

C

D

VC304225

A

B

C

D

VC304226

A

B

C

D

VC304227

A

B

C

D

VH142091

VC304506

6. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade science curricula focus on preparation for the
following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.

a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VC304508

A

B

C

D

VC304510

A

B

C

D

VC304511

Part 3b - Page 6 of 44

VC304465

7.. Does your school have laboratory facilities for eighth-grade science instruction?
A Yes

Go to Question 8.

B No

Skip to Question 9.

VE013981

8. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for eighth-grade instruction
have the following features? Select one circle in each row.

a. Demonstration stations
b. Student lab stations
c. Storage areas for chemicals
and other supplies
d. Electricity
e. Running water
f. Gas for burners
g. Hoods or air hoses
h. Safety equipment
i. Computers
j. Internet connection

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VE013983

A

B

C

D

VE013984

A

B

C

D

VE013985

A

B

C

D

VE013986

A

B

C

D

VE013990

A

B

C

D

VE013991

A

B

C

D

VE013992

A

B

C

D

VE013993

A

B

C

D

VE013995

A

B

C

D

VE013996

Part 3b - Page 7 of 44

VE014000

9.. To what extent are any of the following available to eighth-grade teachers who teach science?
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. Student access to
computers in class for
science instruction
f. Student access to computer
labs for science instruction
g. Teacher access to
computers for science
instruction
h. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
i. Audiovisual materials for
science instruction
j. Science kits
k. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VF863974

A

B

C

D

VF863976

A

B

C

D

VE014005

A

B

C

D

VE014006

A

B

C

D

VE014008

A

B

C

D

VE014010

A

B

C

D

VE014011

A

B

C

D

VE014012

A

B

C

D

VE014014

A

B

C

D

VE014015

A

B

C

D

VE014016

Part 3b - Page 8 of 44

VE014018

10.. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for eighth-grade science instruction? Select one circle in each row.

a.
b.
c.
d.

e.
f.
g.

h.

i.
j.
k.
l.

Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector
(device that
connects to a
computer to
display
presentations or
demonstrate
lessons, such as an
LCD)
CD-ROM
Online software
Digital music
device
(pocket-sized
music player used
to listen to or
create audio files,
such as an MP3
player)
Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
DVD player and
DVDs
Digital camera
Graphing
calculator
Handheld device
(pocket-sized
computing device,
such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)

0%

1–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–99%

100%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014020

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014021

A

B

C

D

E

F

VH158037

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014024

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014025

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014026

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014027

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014029

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014030

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014033

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014041

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014042

Part 3b - Page 9 of 44

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)

0%

1–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–99%

100%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014043

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014046

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE014047

Part 3b - Page 10 of 44

VF654617

11. In this school year, is there a science club offered to eighth-grade students in your school? Select
one circle in each row.

a. Teacher volunteered (initiated and run by
individual teachers)
b. School sponsored (initiated by school and
run by school designated personnel)
c. Partnered with external agencies (such as
universities, science museums, or
industries)

Yes

No

A

B

VF654618

A

B

VF654619

A

B

VF654620

VH142362

12. To what extent does your school provide eighth-grade students with the following learning
experiences? 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

VH142363

A

B

C

VH142365

A

B

C

VH142364

Part 3b - Page 11 of 44

6FKRROGrade  KaSA
6FKRRO&KDUDFWHULVWLFVDQG3ROLFLHV

(adapted for Puerto Rico)

School Grade 8 KaSA SCP Questions

Part 3b - Page 12 of 44

This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.

Part 3b - Page 13 of 44

VB337248

1. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade

VE592238

2. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
L Other (specify):____________________
Part 3b - Page 14 of 44

VB337250

3. What is the current enrollment in your school?

VE462941

4. Approximately what percentage of eighth-graders in your school is new this year?

%

VB607883

5. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-Spanish proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%

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VE588132

6. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school
enrolled after the first day of school?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%

VE592581

7. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school left
before the end of the school year?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%

HE000917

8. About what percentage of your students is absent on an average day? (Include
excused and unexcused absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%

Part 3b - Page 16 of 44

LC000488

9. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%

HE002230

10. About what percentage of this year’s eighth-graders was held back and is repeating
eighth grade?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%

HE002094

11. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes

Go to Question 12.

B No

Skip to Question 15.

Part 3b - Page 17 of 44

VB556173

12. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.

Skip to Question 14.

B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).

Go

to Question 13.

VE382479

13. If your school distributes free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3, what
was the base year during which individual student eligibility was collected?
A This school does not distribute free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3—eligibility is
determined annually.
B 2014
C 2013
D 2012
E 2011
F 2010
G 2009 or earlier

Part 3b - Page 18 of 44

VB608487

14. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%

VB608488

15. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.

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VB485284

16. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
1–5%

6–10%

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB610145

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB485286

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB610147

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB610148

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VB485289

a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. Instruction
provided in
student’s
home
language (not
in Spanish)
d. Individual
language plan
e. Special
education

11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%

Over
90%

None

VE588470

17. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25

Part 3b - Page 20 of 44

VE588677

18. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians who do each
of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.

a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences

Not
applicable

0–10%

11–25%

26–50%

Over 50%

A

B

C

D

E

VE588679

A

B

C

D

E

VE588681

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VE101552

For all teacher counts entered in item 19:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Regular
• Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art,
music, physical education)
• Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
• Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Student teachers
• Short-term substitute teachers
• Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
19. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time

Full-time teachers
b. Part-time

Part-time teachers

Part 3b - Page 22 of 44

VF096612

20. Does your school offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No

VE588721

21. Of the following categories of teachers who were full-time teachers at your school at the end of
the last school year, what percentage stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year? Select
one circle in each row.

a. Nontenured
teachers who had
taught for at least
one year
b. Tenured teachers

0–10%

11–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–90%

Over 90%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE588765

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE588766

VE600319

22. In the last school year, how many full-time teachers were new to your school?

If you answered 1 or any number greater than 1, go to Question 23.
If you answered 0, skip to Part II.

Part 3b - Page 23 of 44

VE592330

23. Of the full-time teachers who were new to your school last year, what percentage
stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year?
A 0–10%
B 11–25%
C 26–50%
D 51–75%
E 76–90%
F Over 90%

Part 3b - Page 24 of 44

6FKRROGrade  KaSA
0DWKHPDWLFV

(adapted for Puerto Rico)

School Grade 8 KaSA Mathematics Questions

Part 3b - Page 25 of 44

VB525194

1. What percentage of eighth-grade students in your school enrolls in more than one
mathematics class in a year (including summer school) for the purpose of
remediation or to catch up to grade level? Do not include students who receive
additional mathematics instruction as part of special education or because of IEP
provisions.
A None
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 20 percent
E More than 20 percent

VB525195

2. What percentage of eighth-grade students in your school enrolls in more than one
mathematics class in a year (including summer school) for the purpose of
advancement or to get ahead of grade level?
A None
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 20 percent
E More than 20 percent

Part 3b - Page 26 of 44

VB525185

3. What percentage of eighth-grade students in your school is enrolled in the following mathematics
classes? Select one circle in each row.

a. Eighth-grade
mathematics
(not algebra or
pre-algebra)
b. Introduction to
algebra or
pre-algebra
c. Two-year
pre-algebra
d. Algebra I
(one-year course)
e. Algebra I (first
year of two-year
course)
f. Algebra I
(second year of
two-year course)
g. Geometry
h. Algebra II
i. Integrated or
sequential
mathematics

None

1–10%

11–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–90% 91–100%

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

VB525186

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

VB525187

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

VE013703

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

VB525188

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

VB525189

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

VB517155

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

VB525190

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

VB525191

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

VB525192

VC084852

4. Do students who complete a one-year course in Algebra I by the end of
eighth-grade receive high school credit?
A Yes
B No

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Questions 5–8 ask about mathematics resource teachers and mathematics coaches.
Mathematics resource teachers provide additional instructional support to
students and have special expertise in assessing and diagnosing students’
mathematics strengths and needs to assist with learning and understanding.
Mathematics coaches work with teachers to help them implement and use
strategies to improve their students’ ability to use mathematics in their classes.
In some schools, a single person may serve in both roles regardless of the title they
have. Please answer questions 5–8 based on the roles as defined in this paragraph.

VE659418

5. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a mathematics resource
teacher available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students

Go to Question 6.

B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students

Go to Question 6.

C No

Skip to Question 7.

VE659430

6. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics resource teacher(s)
available to eighth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to individual students
b. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to groups of students
c. Provide mathematics
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide mathematics
enrichment to groups of
students

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VE659436

A

B

C

D

VE659434

A

B

C

D

VE659435

A

B

C

D

VE659433

Part 3b - Page 28 of 44

VE659454

7. Is there a mathematics coach available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade teachers
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers

Go to Question 8.

B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers

Go to Question 8.

C No

Skip to Question 9.

VE659468

8. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics coach(es) available to
eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide support or
assistance about
mathematics content
b. Provide support or
assistance about the
teaching of mathematics to
individual teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about
mathematics or the
teaching of mathematics
for groups of teachers

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VE659469

A

B

C

D

VE659470

A

B

C

D

VE659471

VE013898

9. Are eighth-grade students typically assigned to mathematics classes by ability
and/or achievement levels (so that some instruction groups are higher in average
mathematics ability and/or achievement levels than others)?
A Yes
B No

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VB525197

10. Please estimate the percentage of students that is transferred to a higher
ability/achievement-based placement in mathematics between eighth and ninth
grade.
A Less than 1 percent
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 25 percent
E More than 25 percent
F Students are not grouped by ability.

VE013902

11. Please estimate the percentage of students that is transferred to a lower
ability/achievement-based placement in mathematics between eighth and ninth
grade.
A Less than 1 percent
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 25 percent
E More than 25 percent
F Students are not grouped by ability.

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VC311202

12. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the following
resources? Select one circle in each row.

a. Department of Education
curriculum standards or
frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from Department
of Education/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school mathematics
department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VC311204

A

B

C

D

VC311209

A

B

C

D

VC311210

A

B

C

D

VC311211

A

B

C

D

VC311212

A

B

C

D

VC311213

A

B

C

D

VC311214

A

B

C

D

VC311215

A

B

C

D

VF018182

VC311851

13. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on preparation for
the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.

a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VC311854

A

B

C

D

VC311855

A

B

C

D

VC311857

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VE013906

14. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for eighth-grade mathematics instruction? Select one circle in each row.

a. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
b. Videodisc player/
VCR/DVD player
c. Digital/video
camera
d. Videoconferencing
equipment
e. Scanner for images
or text
f. Projection device
for projecting
images directly
from a computer
g. Computer
h. Internet
i. Computer printer
j. Handheld devices
(e.g., personal
digital assistants)

0%

1–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–99%

100%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013908

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013909

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013910

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013914

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013916

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013917

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013919

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013922

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE013923

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE509176

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School Grade 8 NIES

School Grade 8 NIES Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 30 minutes.

Part 3b - Page 33 of 44

NIES Grade 8 School

National Indian Education Study
School Questionnaire: Grade 8
The questions in this survey are designed to gather information about schools that
serve 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. Schools
that serve only a few AI/AN students may adopt different approaches than schools
that serve many such students. There are no wrong answers to these questions.
This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head administrator.
Use only a No. 2 pencil to answer all hard-copy 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 numbers LEGIBLY in each of the boxes provided. Keep all printing
within the boxes.

Example:
150 should be written as

0,1 5 0
Other questions require you to PRINT ANSWERS LEGIBLY on the lines indicated.
For all questions, do not make any stray marks.

VC190540

1. What is your professional position (title) at this school?
_______________________________________________________

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VC962914

2.. Counting this year, how many years has the current principal or head of school
held his/her position at this school? If less than 1 year total, enter "01."

Years

VH040432

3. Which of the following describes your school best? Please fill in one oval only.
A Regular public school
B Charter public school
C Bureau of Indian Education contracted or grant school
D Bureau of Indian Education operated school
E Other nonpublic school

VH040433

4. Is your school a boarding school?
A Yes
B No

Part 3b - Page 35 of 44

VH040437

5. Is your school located on a reservation/on tribal land?
A Yes
B No

VH040477

6. Is your school an American Indian or Alaska Native language immersion school?
A Yes
B No

VC962919

7. How many American Indian and/or Alaska Native students are enrolled at your
school? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your
calculations.)

Students

Part 3b - Page 36 of 44

VC190547

8.. For this school year, has funding from any of the following sources been used to provide
educational services and support for American Indian or Alaska Native students? Some of the
sources are designated specifically for American Indian or Alaska Native education, while others
are intended for broader use. Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Title I funds (Compensatory
Education)
b. Title II funds (Professional
Improvement)
c. Title III or other bilingual or ESL/
ELL funds
d. Title VII, Indian Education
Formula Grant
e. Title VII, Discretionary Grant
under Indian Education
f. Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) funds
g. Impact Aid Program
h. Johnson-O’Malley Grant
i. Alaska Native Education
Programs
j. Tribal or Village funds
k. Other funding sources related to
American Indian or Alaska
Native education (e.g., grants,
donations, tuition, etc.)

Yes

No

I don’t know

A

B

C

VC190549

A

B

C

VC190550

A

B

C

VC190551

A

B

C

VC190552

A

B

C

VC190553

A

B

C

VC190555

A

B

C

VC190556

A

B

C

VC190557

A

B

C

VC190589

A

B

C

VC190592

A

B

C

VC190594

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VH158589

9.. Are families of your students involved with your school in the following ways? Fill in one oval on
each line.

a. Academic club (for example, math club)
b. Arts club
c. Cultural dances or activities (for example,
drum groups)
d. Drama club
e. Making school curriculum decisions
f. Open houses or back-to-school nights
g. Parent-teacher conferences
h. Parent-teacher organizations
i. School sports
j. Volunteer programs
k. Other (please specify): ___________________
________________________________________

Yes

No

A

B

VH158590

A

B

VH158591

A

B

VH158592

A

B

VH158593

A

B

VH158594

A

B

VH158600

A

B

VH158596

A

B

VH158597

A

B

VH158598

A

B

VH158599

A

B

VH158595

VC962942

10. In a typical school year, how many times has a member of the American Indian or Alaska Native
community done the following? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Visited the school to
discuss education issues
with students and staff,
other than a conference
regarding an individual
student
b. Visited the school to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native traditions and
culture with students and
staff
c. Participated in Indian
Education Parent Groups

Never

1-2 times

3 or more
times

I don’t know.

A

B

C

D

VC962943

A

B

C

D

VC962944

A

B

C

D

VC962946

Part 3b - Page 38 of 44

VH154926

11.. Are the following courses and programs about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions and
culture offered at your school each year?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Year-long course
Semester-long course
Workshop or unit
Clubs
Other programs (for example, study groups
before or after regular class periods)

Yes

No

A

B

VH154927

A

B

VH154928

A

B

VH154932

A

B

VH154930

A

B

VH154929

VC962963

12. Are the following courses or programs about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions and
culture required or elective for students at your school? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Year-long course
b. Semester-long course
c. Workshop or unit

Required

Elective

Not offered

A

B

C

VC962964

A

B

C

VC962966

A

B

C

VC962967

VC963001

13. Do students in your school receive instruction about American Indian or Alaska Native cultures
in any of the following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Oral language
Written language
History of tribes or cultural groups
Traditions and customs
Arts, crafts, music, or dance
Tribal or village government
Current events and issues important to
tribes or cultural groups

Yes

No

A

B

VC963005

A

B

VC963007

A

B

VC963008

A

B

VC963009

A

B

VC963010

A

B

VC963013

A

B

VC963014

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VC963018

14.. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s reading/language
arts curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards

No
influence

A little
influence

Some
influence

A lot of
influence

Unaware of
standards

A

B

C

D

E

VC963019

A

B

C

D

E

VC963020

A

B

C

D

E

VC963021

A

B

C

D

E

VC963022

VC963023

15. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s mathematics
curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards

No
influence

A little
influence

Some
influence

A lot of
influence

Unaware of
standards

A

B

C

D

E

VC963025

A

B

C

D

E

VC963026

A

B

C

D

E

VC963027

A

B

C

D

E

VC963028

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VH158606

16.. Considering all of the students in your school, to what extent is each of the following a problem?
Fill in one oval on each line.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.

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
Inadequate transportation
for students

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VH158607

A

B

C

D

VH158608

A

B

C

D

VH158609

A

B

C

D

VH158617

A

B

C

D

VH158610

A

B

C

D

VH158611

A

B

C

D

VH158612

A

B

C

D

VH158613

A

B

C

D

VH158614

A

B

C

D

VH158615

A

B

C

D

VH158616

A

B

C

D

VH158618

VC963041

17. Which of the following types of student and family services are offered at your school on a regular
basis? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Health services for students such as a
school nurse
b. Health services for families such as a
community clinic
c. Social or counseling services for students
d. Social or counseling services for families
e. Adult education programs for all ages
f. Tutoring services for students
g. Career counseling services for students

Offered

Not Offered

A

B

VC963042

A

B

VC963043

A

B

VC963045

A

B

VC963047

A

B

VC963048

A

B

VH017944

A

B

VH017945

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VC963049

18.. In a typical school year, how often does your school provide each of the following opportunities
for communication between school and families? Fill in one oval on each line.
A few times a
year
a. Teacher/family conferences
(individual or group)
b. Information (for example,
expectations, procedures,
calendars) sent home about
school
c. Written reports (for
example, report cards) of
child’s performance sent
home
d. Events at school in which
families are invited to
participate
e. Opportunities to
participate in formulation
of school policies and
improvement plans
f. Opportunities to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native histories and
traditions as part of the
instructional program
g. Telephone calls with
parents
h. Information provided
through websites or e-mail

Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week

Every day or
almost every
day

A

B

C

D

VC963053

A

B

C

D

VC963054

A

B

C

D

VC963055

A

B

C

D

VC963056

A

B

C

D

VC963057

A

B

C

D

VC963058

A

B

C

D

VC963059

A

B

C

D

VC963060

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19. What percentage of your grade 8 students dropped out of school during the last
school year?
A 0 – 2%
B 3 – 5%
C 6 – 10%
D 11 – 20%
E 21 – 30%
F 31 – 40%
G 41 – 50%
H More than 50%

VC963064

20. Please indicate what percentage of the individuals at your school is described by each of the
following statements: Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Teachers at
this school for
3 or more
years
b. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
teachers at
this school
c. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
staff other
than teachers

don’t
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–100% Iknow.

0%

1–5%

6–10%

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VC963065

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VC963073

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

VC963074

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VH170538

21.. To what extent do your school’s eighth-grade curricula emphasize preparing
students for high school?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent

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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2015
VOLUME II
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 3c
School Grade 12

Part 3c contains School Grade 12 components:
Science Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete these forms:
Complete Grade 12 School Questionnaire – 30 minutes

Part 3c - Page 1 of 12

STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRES
OMB Information on Student 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

30 minutes for complete school questionnaire.

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School Grade 12 - Science

School Grade 12 Science Questions

Part 3c - Page 3 of 12

VH145038

1. Beginning with ninth grade, how many years (or Carnegie-unit equivalents) of
course work in science does your school or district require for graduation?
A Less than two years
B Two years
C Three years
D Four years
E More than four years

VC304672

2. Does your school offer online science courses for credit?
A Yes
B No

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QK070745

3.. Are courses of at least one semester in length taught in your school in each of the following
subjects? Select one circle in each row.

a. Advanced Placement Biology
b. International Baccalaureate® Biology
c. Advanced biology (beyond an introductory
course)
d. Advanced Placement Environmental
Science
e. International Baccalaureate Environmental
Systems
f. Advanced environmental science (beyond
an introductory course)
g. Advanced Placement Chemistry
h. International Baccalaureate Chemistry
i. Advanced chemistry (beyond an
introductory course)
j. Advanced Placement Physics B or C
k. International Baccalaureate Physics
l. Advanced physics (beyond an introductory
course)
m. International Baccalaureate Design
Technology
n. Advanced technology (beyond an
introductory course)

Yes

No

A

B

VC308200

A

B

VC312550

A

B

QK070746

A

B

VC308202

A

B

VC312552

A

B

VC308203

A

B

VC308204

A

B

VC312554

A

B

QK070747

A

B

VC308206

A

B

VC312556

A

B

QK070748

A

B

VC312557

A

B

VC312559

VH158063

4. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a science specialist available
(full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade students

Go to Question 5.

B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade students

Go to Question 5.

C No

Skip to Question 6.

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VH158064

5.. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science specialist(s) available to
twelfth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide science
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide science
enrichment to groups of
students

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VH158065

A

B

C

D

VH158068

A

B

C

D

VH158067

A

B

C

D

VH158066

VF654640

6. Is there a science coach available (full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade teachers

Go to Question 7.

B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade teachers

Go to Question 7.

C No

Skip to Question 8.

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VF654641

7.. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science coach(es) available to
twelfth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.

a. Provide support/assistance
about science content or
the teaching of science to
individual teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about science
or the teaching of science
for groups of teachers

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VF654642

A

B

C

D

VF654643

A

B

C

D

VF654644

VC304219

8. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the following resources?
Select one circle in each row.

a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school science department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VC304220

A

B

C

D

VC304221

A

B

C

D

VC304222

A

B

C

D

VC304223

A

B

C

D

VC304224

A

B

C

D

VC304225

A

B

C

D

VC304226

A

B

C

D

VC304227

A

B

C

D

VH142091

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VH142103

9.. Does your school have laboratory facilities for twelfth-grade science instruction?
A Yes

Go to Question 10.

B No

Skip to Question 11.

VH142108

10. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for twelfth-grade
instruction have the following features? Select one circle in each row.

a. Demonstration stations
b. Student lab stations
c. Storage areas for chemicals
and other supplies
d. Electricity
e. Running water
f. Gas for burners
g. Hoods or air hoses
h. Safety equipment
i. Computers
j. Internet connection

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VH142109

A

B

C

D

VH142110

A

B

C

D

VH142111

A

B

C

D

VH142112

A

B

C

D

VH142118

A

B

C

D

VH142114

A

B

C

D

VH142115

A

B

C

D

VH142116

A

B

C

D

VH142117

A

B

C

D

VH142113

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VE015630

11.. To what extent are any of the following available to twelfth-grade teachers who teach science?
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. Student access to
computers in class for
science instruction
f. Student access to computer
labs for science instruction
g. Teacher access to
computers for science
instruction
h. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
i. Audiovisual materials for
science instruction
j. Science kits
k. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

VF863506

A

B

C

D

VF863510

A

B

C

D

VE015633

A

B

C

D

VE015634

A

B

C

D

VE015635

A

B

C

D

VE015636

A

B

C

D

VE015637

A

B

C

D

VE015638

A

B

C

D

VE015639

A

B

C

D

VE015640

A

B

C

D

VE015641

Part 3c - Page 9 of 12

VE015642

12.. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for twelfth-grade science instruction? Select one circle in each row.

a.
b.
c.
d.

e.
f.
g.

h.

i.
j.
k.
l.

Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector
(device that
connects to a
computer to
display
presentations or
demonstrate
lessons, such as an
LCD)
CD-ROM
Online software
Digital music
device
(pocket-sized
music player used
to listen to or
create audio files,
such as an MP3
player)
Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
DVD player and
DVDs
Digital camera
Graphing
calculator
Handheld device
(pocket-sized
computing device,
such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)

0%

1–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–99%

100%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015643

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015644

A

B

C

D

E

F

VH158070

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015646

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015647

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015648

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015649

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015650

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015651

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015652

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015653

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015654

Part 3c - Page 10 of 12

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)

0%

1–25%

26–50%

51–75%

76–99%

100%

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015655

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015656

A

B

C

D

E

F

VE015657

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VF654645

13. In this school year, is there a science club offered to twelfth-grade students in your school? Select
one circle in each row.

a. Teacher volunteered (initiated and run by
individual teachers)
b. School sponsored (initiated by school and
run by school designated personnel)
c. Partnered with external agencies (such as
universities, science museums, or
industries)

Yes

No

A

B

VF654646

A

B

VF654647

A

B

VF654648

VH142406

14. To what extent does your school provide twelfth-grade students with the following learning
experiences? 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

VH142407

A

B

C

VH142409

A

B

C

VH142408

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