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pdfAPPENDIX C: TIMSS 2015 and TIMSS Advanced DRAFT FIELD TEST
QUESTIONNAIRES
Although the United States will not participate in the TIMSS 2015 field test at grades 4 and 8, the draft
versions of TIMSS 2015 field test questionnaires are included here for OMB review. These draft field test
questionnaires will not be finalized until December 2013. The main study questionnaires will be subsets
of the final field test questionnaires. These instruments are summarized below.
TIMSS 2015 Grades 4 and 8
T IMSS 2015 Grade
T IMSS 2015 Grade
T IMSS 2015 Grade
T IMSS 2015 Grade
T IMSS 2015 Grade
T IMSS 2015 Grade
T IMSS 2015 Grade
4 Student Questionnaire (Draft)..................................................................................................
8 Student Questionnaire (Draft)..................................................................................................
4 T eacher Questionnaire (Draft).................................................................................................
8 Mathematics T eacher Questionnaire (Draft)...........................................................................
8 Science T eacher Questionnaire (Draft)...................................................................................
4 School Questionnaire (Draft)...................................................................................................
8 School Questionnaire (Draft)...................................................................................................
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57
72
88
97
For TIMSS Advanced 2015, draft versions of the questionnaires have been posted for the November
National Research Coordinator (NRC) meeting in Budapest. The United States will have very limited
time to comment on the draft versions. Included here are the draft versions of the TIMSS Advanced
questionnaires. These instruments are summarized below.
TIMSS Advanced
T IMSS Advanced 2015 Student Questionnaire: Advanced Mathematics (Draft)....................................................
T IMSS Advanced 2015 Student Questionnaire: Physics (Draft)..............................................................................
T IMSS Advanced 2015T eacher Questionnaire: Advanced Mathematics (Draft)....................................................
T IMSS Advanced 2015T eacher Questionnaire: Physics (Draft)..............................................................................
T IMSS Advanced 2015 School Questionnaire (Draft).............................................................................................
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130
153
169
184
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TIMSS 2015
Grade 4 Student Questionnaire (DRAFT)
About you
3
G1
Are you a girl or a boy?
Fill one circle only.
Girl--- A
Boy--- A
G2
When were you born?
Fill the circles next to the month and year you were born.
a) Month
b) Year
January--- A 2002--- A
February--- A 2003--- A
March--- A 2004--- A
April--- A 2005--- A
May--- A 2006--- A
June--- A 2007--- A
July--- A 2008--- A
August--- A Other--- A
September--- A
October--- A
November--- A
December--- A
2
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
4
G3
How often do you speak at home?
Fill one circle only.
I always or almost always
speak at home--- A
I sometimes speak and sometimes speak
another language at home--- A
I never speak at home--- A
Draft Student Questionnaire
3
5
G4
About how many books are there in your home? (Do not
count magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)
Fill one circle only.
None or very few (0–10 books)--- A
This shows 10 books
Enough to fill one shelf (11–25 books)--- A
This shows 25 books
Enough to fill one bookcase
(26–100 books)--- A
This shows 100 books
Enough to fill two bookcases
(101–200 books)--- A
This shows 200 books
nough to fill three or more bookcases
E
(more than 200)--- A
4
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
This shows more than 200 books
6
G5
Do you have any of these things at your home?
Fill one circle for each line.
Yes No
a) A computer or tablet (such as
iPad) of your own------------------------- A
A
b) A computer or tablet (such as
iPad) that you can use for
school work--------------------------------- A
A
c) Study desk/table for your use--------- A
A
d) Your own room----------------------------- A
A
e) Internet connection----------------------- A
A
f) -------------------------------------- A
A
g) -------------------------------------- A
A
h) -------------------------------------- A
A
i) -------------------------------------- A
A
j) -------------------------------------- A
A
k) -------------------------------------- A
A
Draft Student Questionnaire
5
Your School
7
G6
What do you think about your school? Tell how much
you agree with these statements.
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I like being in school--------------------- A
A
A
A
b) I feel safe when I am at school-------- A
A
A
A
c) I feel like I belong at this school------ A
A
A
A
G7
During this year, how often have any of the following
things happened to you at school?
Fill one circle for each line.
At least
Once or
A few
once a
twice a
times a
week month year
6
Never
a) I was made fun of or called names--- A
A
A
A
b) I was left out of games or activities
by other students------------------------- A
A
A
A
c) Someone spread lies about me-------- A
A
A
A
d) Something was stolen from me------- A
A
A
A
e) I was hit or hurt by other student(s)
(e.g., shoving, hitting, kicking)-------- A
A
A
A
f) I was made to do things I didn’t
want to do by other students---------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
8
G8
During this year, how often have other students from
your school done any of the following things through
text messages, e-mails, or the Internet (including social
networking sites)?
Fill one circle for each line.
At least
Once or
A few
once a
twice a
times a
week month year
Never
a) Made fun of me or called
me names------------------------------------ A
A
A
A
b) Spread lies about me--------------------- A
A
A
A
c) Shared a photo of me that
I didn’t like---------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) Embarrassed or hurt me---------------- A
A
A
A
e) Threatened me----------------------------- A
A
A
A
Draft Student Questionnaire
7
Mathematics in school
9
MS1
How much do you agree with these statements about
learning mathematics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I enjoy learning mathematics -------- A
A
A
A
b) I wish I did not have to study
mathematics ------------------------------- A
A
A
A
c) Mathematics is boring ------------------ A
A
A
A
d) I learn many interesting
things in mathematics ------------------ A
A
A
A
e) I like mathematics ----------------------- A
A
A
A
f) It is important to do well
in mathematics --------------------------- A
A
A
A
g) I like schoolwork that
involves numbers ------------------------ A
A
A
A
h) I like to solve mathematics
problems ------------------------------------ A
A
A
A
i) It is fun to work on
mathematics assignments ------------- A
A
A
A
j) Mathematics is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
1
10
MS2
How much do you agree with these statements about your
mathematics lessons?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
2
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I know what my teacher expects
me to do ------------------------------------- A
A
A
A
b) My teacher is easy to understand --- A
A
A
A
c) I am interested in what my
teacher says -------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) My teacher gives me interesting
things to do --------------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) My teacher asks questions that
I have to think hard about ------------ A
A
A
A
f) I participate in mathematics
class by asking the
teacher questions ------------------------ A
A
A
A
g) I think hard to figure out
mathematics problems ----------------- A
A
A
A
h) My teacher makes hard topics
seem easy to learn ----------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
11
MS3
How much do you agree with these statements about
mathematics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I usually do well in mathematics ---- A
A
A
A
b) Mathematics is harder for me
than for many of my classmates ----- A
A
A
A
c) I am just not good at mathematics-- A
A
A
A
d) I learn things quickly
in mathematics --------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) Mathematics makes me confused---- A
A
A
A
f) I am good at working out difficult
mathematics problems ----------------- A
A
A
A
g) My teacher tells me I am good
at mathematics --------------------------- A
A
A
A
h) Mathematics is harder for me
than any other subject ------------------ A
A
A
A
i) I am good with numbers---------------- A
A
A
A
j) Mathematics makes me nervous----- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
3
Science in school
12
MS4
How much do you agree with these statements about
learning science?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
4
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I enjoy learning science ---------------- A
A
A
A
b) I wish I did not have to
study science ------------------------------ A
A
A
A
c) I read about science in my
spare time ---------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) Science is boring -------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) I learn many interesting
things in science -------------------------- A
A
A
A
f) I like science ------------------------------- A
A
A
A
g) It is important to do well
in science ----------------------------------- A
A
A
A
h) Science is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------- A
A
A
A
i) I look forward to science class -------- A
A
A
A
j) I like to do science experiments ----- A
A
A
A
k) I like science class because it
teaches me how things in
the world work ---------------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
13
MS5
How much do you agree with these statements about
your science lessons?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I know what my teacher expects
me to do ------------------------------------- A
A
A
A
b) My teacher is easy to understand --- A
A
A
A
c) I am interested in what my
teacher says -------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) My teacher gives me interesting
things to do --------------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) My teacher asks questions that
I have to think hard about ------------ A
A
A
A
f) I participate in science
class by asking the
teacher questions ------------------------ A
A
A
A
g) I think hard to figure out
science problems ------------------------- A
A
A
A
h) My teacher makes hard topics
seem easy to learn ----------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
5
14
MS6
How much do you agree with these statements about
science?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
6
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I usually do well in science ------------ A
A
A
A
b) Science is harder for me
than for many of my classmates ----- A
A
A
A
c) I am just not good at science ---------- A
A
A
A
d) I learn things quickly
in science ----------------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) My teacher tells me I am good
at science ----------------------------------- A
A
A
A
f) Science is harder for me
than any other subject ------------------ A
A
A
A
g) Science makes me confused ----------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
15
TIMSS 2015
Grade 8 Student Questionnaire (DRAFT)
About you
16
1
Are you a girl or a boy?
Fill one circle only.
Girl--- A
Boy--- A
2
When were you born?
Fill the circles next to the month and year you were born.
a) Month
b) Year
January--- A 1997--- A
February--- A 1998--- A
March--- A 1999--- A
April--- A 2000--- A
May--- A 2001--- A
June--- A 2002--- A
July--- A 2003--- A
August--- A 2004--- A
September--- A 2005--- A
October--- A Other--- A
November--- A
December--- A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
1
17
3
How often do you speak at home?
Fill one circle only.
Always--- A
Almost always--- A
Sometimes--- A
Never--- A
4
About how many books are there in your home? (Do not
count magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)
Fill one circle only.
None or very few
(0–10 books)--- A
Enough to fill one shelf
(11–25 books)--- A
Enough to fill one bookcase
(26–100 books)--- A
Enough to fill two bookcases
(101–200 books)--- A
nough to fill three or more bookcases
E
(more than 200)--- A
2
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
18
5
A.
Do you have a device that you use for reading
ebooks?
Fill one circle only.
Yes--- A
No--- A
(If No, go to #6)
If Yes,
B.
How many ebooks do you have?
Fill one circle only.
0–9--- A
10–19--- A
20–29--- A
30–39--- A
40–49--- A
50 or more--- A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
3
19
6
Do you have any of these things at your home?
Fill one circle for each line.
Yes No
4
a) A computer or tablet (such as
iPad) of your own------------------------- A
A
b) A computer or tablet (such as
iPad) that you can use for
school work--------------------------------- A
A
c) Study desk/table for your use--------- A
A
d) Your own room----------------------------- A
A
e) Internet connection----------------------- A
A
f) -------------------------------------- A
A
g) -------------------------------------- A
A
h) -------------------------------------- A
A
i) -------------------------------------- A
A
j) -------------------------------------- A
A
k) -------------------------------------- A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
20
7
A. What is the highest level of education completed by your
mother ?
Fill one circle only.
Some or
did not go to school-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
I don’t know-------------------- A
B. What is the highest level of education completed by your
father ?
Fill one circle only.
Some or
did not go to school-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
-------------------- A
I don’t know-------------------- A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
5
21
8
How far in your education do you expect to go?
Fill one circle only.
Finish -------------------- A
Finish -------------------- A
Finish -------------------- A
Finish -------------------- A
Finish -------------------- A
Finish -------------------- A
Finish -------------------- A
I don’t know-------------------- A
9
A. Was your mother
born in ?
Fill one circle only.
Yes--- A
No--- A
B. Was your father born in
?
Fill one circle only.
Yes--- A
No--- A
6
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
22
10
A.
Were you born in ?
Fill one circle only.
Yes--- A
(If Yes, go to #11)
No--- A
If No,
B.
If you were not born in , how old were
you when you came to ?
Fill one circle only.
Older than 10 years old--- A
5 to 10 years old--- A
Younger than 5 years old--- A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
7
23
11
How often do you use a computer or tablet (such as iPad)
in each of these places?
Fill one circle for each line.
Every day
or almost
every day
8
Once or
twice a
week
Once or
twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) At home ------------------------------------- A
A
A
A
b) At school ------------------------------------ A
A
A
A
c) Some other place ------------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
24
12
How often do your parents talk to you about the
following topics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Very
often
Often
Never or
Almost
Sometimes Never
a) Schoolwork in general ------------------ A
A
A
A
b) The importance of going
to school-------------------------------------- A
A
A
A
c) The importance of doing
well in school ------------------------------ A
A
A
A
d) How what is learned in school
relates to everyday life------------------ A
A
A
A
e) How what is learned in school is
important for a future career --------- A
A
A
A
f) The importance of
finishing school---------------------------- A
A
A
A
g) Future occupations ---------------------- A
A
A
A
h) The importance of always doing
your best in school------------------------ A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
9
Your School
25
13
What do you think about your school? Tell how much
you agree with these statements.
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I like being in school -------------------- A
A
A
A
b) I feel safe when I am at school ------- A
A
A
A
c) I feel like I belong at this school ----- A
A
A
A
14
During this year, how often have any of the following
things happened to you at school?
Fill one circle for each line.
At least
once a
week
10
Once or
twice
a month
A few
times
a year
Never
a) I was made fun of or called names -- A
A
A
A
b) I was left out of games or activities
by other students ------------------------- A
A
A
A
c) Someone spread lies about me ------- A
A
A
A
d) Something was stolen from me ------ A
A
A
A
e) I was hit or hurt by other student(s)
(e.g., shoving, hitting, kicking) ------- A
A
A
A
f) I was made to do things I didn’t
want to do by other students --------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
26
15
During this year, how often have other students from
your school done any of the following things through
text messages, e-mails, or the Internet (including social
networking sites)?
Fill one circle for each line.
At least
Once or
A few
once a
twice a
times a
week month year
Never
a) Made fun of me or called
me names------------------------------------ A
A
A
A
b) Spread lies about me--------------------- A
A
A
A
c) Shared a photo of me that
I didn’t like---------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) Embarrassed or hurt me---------------- A
A
A
A
e) Threatened me----------------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
11
Mathematics in School
27
16
How much do you agree with these statements about
learning mathematics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
12
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I enjoy learning mathematics -------- A
A
A
A
b) I wish I did not have to
study mathematics ---------------------- A
A
A
A
c) Mathematics is boring ------------------ A
A
A
A
d) I learn many interesting
things in mathematics ------------------ A
A
A
A
e) I like mathematics ----------------------- A
A
A
A
f) It is important to do well
in mathematics --------------------------- A
A
A
A
g) I like schoolwork that
involves numbers ------------------------ A
A
A
A
h) I like to solve
mathematics problems ----------------- A
A
A
A
i) It is fun to work on
mathematics assignments ------------- A
A
A
A
j) Mathematics is one of
my favorite subjects --------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
28
17
How much do you agree with these statements about
your mathematics lessons?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I know what my teacher
expects me to do -------------------------- A
A
A
A
b) My teacher is easy to understand --- A
A
A
A
c) I am interested in what my
teacher says -------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) My teacher gives me interesting
things to do --------------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) My teacher asks questions that
I have to think hard about ------------ A
A
A
A
f) I participate in mathematics
class by asking the
teacher questions ------------------------ A
A
A
A
g) I concentrate to figure out
mathematics problems ----------------- A
A
A
A
h) My teacher makes difficult
topics seem easy to learn -------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
13
29
18
How much do you agree with these statements about
mathematics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
14
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I usually do well in mathematics ---- A
A
A
A
b) Mathematics is more difficult
for me than for many of
my classmates ----------------------------- A
A
A
A
c) Mathematics is not one of
my strengths ------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) I learn things quickly
in mathematics --------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) Mathematics makes me
nervous -------------------------------------- A
A
A
A
f) I am good at working out
difficult mathematics problems ------ A
A
A
A
g) My teacher tells me I am good at
mathematics ------------------------------- A
A
A
A
h) Mathematics is harder for me
than any other subject ------------------ A
A
A
A
i) I am good with numbers --------------- A
A
A
A
j) Mathematics makes me
confused ------------------------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
30
19
How much do you agree with these statements about
mathematics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I think learning mathematics will
help me in my daily life ---------------- A
A
A
A
b) I need mathematics to learn other
school subjects ---------------------------- A
A
A
A
c) I need to do well in mathematics
to get into the of
my choice ----------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) I need to do well in mathematics
to get the job I want --------------------- A
A
A
A
e) I would like a job that involves
using mathematics ---------------------- A
A
A
A
f) It is important to learn about
mathematics to get ahead
in the world -------------------------------- A
A
A
A
g) Learning mathematics will
give me more job opportunities
when I am an adult ---------------------- A
A
A
A
h) My parents think that it is
important that I do well
in mathematics --------------------------- A
A
A
A
i) I need to do well in
mathematics to take
advanced classes ------------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
15
Science in School
31
20
How much do you agree with these statements about
learning science?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
16
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I enjoy learning science ---------------- A
A
A
A
b) I wish I did not have to study
science --------------------------------------- A
A
A
A
c) I read about science in my
spare time ---------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) Science is boring -------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) I learn many interesting
things in science -------------------------- A
A
A
A
f) I like science ------------------------------- A
A
A
A
g) It is important to do well
in science ----------------------------------- A
A
A
A
h) Science is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------- A
A
A
A
i) I look forward to science class -------- A
A
A
A
j) I like to conduct science
experiments -------------------------------- A
A
A
A
k) I like science class because it
teaches me how things in the
world work --------------------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
32
21
How much do you agree with these statements about
your science lessons?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I know what my teacher
expects me to do -------------------------- A
A
A
A
b) My teacher is easy to understand --- A
A
A
A
c) I am interested in what my
teacher says -------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) My teacher gives me interesting
things to do --------------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) My teacher asks questions that
I have to think hard about ------------ A
A
A
A
f) I participate in science class by
asking the teacher questions --------- A
A
A
A
g) I concentrate to figure out
science problems ------------------------- A
A
A
A
h) My teacher makes hard
topics seem easy to learn -------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
17
33
22
How much do you agree with these statements about
science?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
18
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I usually do well in science ------------ A
A
A
A
b) Science is more difficult for me
than for many of my classmates ----- A
A
A
A
c) Science is not one of
my strengths ------------------------------- A
A
A
A
d) I learn things quickly
in science ----------------------------------- A
A
A
A
e) Science makes me confused ----------- A
A
A
A
f) I am good at working out
difficult science problems -------------- A
A
A
A
g) My teacher tells me I am good
at science ----------------------------------- A
A
A
A
h) Science is harder for me than
any other subject ------------------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
34
23
How much do you agree with these statements about
science?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I think learning science will help
me in my daily life ----------------------- A
A
A
A
b) I need science to learn other
school subjects ---------------------------- A
A
A
A
c) I need to do well in science to get
into the of my choice -- A
A
A
A
d) I need to do well in science to get
the job I want ------------------------------ A
A
A
A
e) I would like a job that involves
using science ------------------------------- A
A
A
A
f) It is important to learn about
science to get ahead in
the world ------------------------------------ A
A
A
A
g) Learning science will give me
more job opportunities when
I am an adult ------------------------------ A
A
A
A
h) My parents think that it is
important that I do well
in science------------------------------------ A
A
A
A
i) I need to do well in science
to take advanced classes --------------- A
A
A
A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
19
Homework
35
24
A. How often does your teacher give you homework in
mathematics?
Fill one circle only.
Every day--- A
3 or 4 times a week--- A
1 or 2 times a week--- A
Less than once a week--- A
Never--- A
B. When your teacher gives you mathematics homework,
about how many minutes do you usually spend on your
homework?
Fill one circle only.
20
My teacher never gives me
homework in mathematics--- A
1–15 minutes -- A
16–30 minutes--- A
31–60 minutes--- A
61–90 minutes--- A
More than 90 minutes--- A
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25
A. How often does your teacher give you homework in
science?
Fill one circle only.
Every day--- A
3 or 4 times a week--- A
1 or 2 times a week--- A
Less than once a week--- A
Never--- A
B. When your teacher gives you science homework, about
how many minutes do you usually spend on your
homework?
Fill one circle only.
My teacher never gives me
homework in science--- A
1–15 minutes -- A
16–30 minutes--- A
31–60 minutes--- A
61–90 minutes--- A
More than 90 minutes--- A
DRAFT Student Questionnaire
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37
TIMSS 2015
Grade 4 Teacher Questionnaire (DRAFT)
About You
38
G1
G5
By the end of this school year, how many years will
you have been teaching altogether?
A. During your education, what
was your major or main area(s) of study?
Check one circle for each line.
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Yes
No
a) Education—Primary/Elementary --------------- A A
G2
b) Education—Secondary -------------------------- A A
Are you female or male?
Check one circle only.
c) Mathematics -------------------------------------- A A
Female --- A
d) Science -------------------------------------------- A A
Male --- A
e) ------------------------------ A A
f) Other ---------------------------------------------- A A
G3
How old are you?
Check one circle only.
Under 25 --- A
B. If your major or main area of study was
education, did you have a
in any of the following?
Check one circle for each line.
25–29 --- A
30–39 --- A
Yes
No
40–49 --- A
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------- A A
50–59 --- A
b) Science -------------------------------------------- A A
60 or more --- A
c) Language/reading -------------------------------- A A
d) Other subject ------------------------------------- A A
G4
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
Check one circle only.
Did not complete --- A
Finished --- A
Finished --- A
Finished --- A
Finished --- A
Finished ---- A
Finished --- A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
1
About Your School
39
G6
How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Check one circle for each line.
Exemplary
Exemplary
High
Medium
2
High
Low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- A
Check one circle for each line.
A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- A
A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement-------- A
A A A
Medium
Low
j) Students’ desire to do
well in school-------------------- A
A A A
k) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals--------- A
A A A
l) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
in school------------------------- A
A A A
m) Clarity of the school’s
educational objectives---------- A
A A A
A A A
d) Teachers’ working together
to improve student
achievement-------------------- A
A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- A
A A A
n) Collaboration between
school leadership and
teachers to plan instruction---- A
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- A
A A A
o) Amount of instructional
support provided by
school leadership--------------- A
A A A
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- A
A A A
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- A
p) School leadership’s
support for professional
development-------------------- A
A A A
A A A
i) Parental pressure for the
school to maintain high
academic standards------------- A
A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
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G7
G8
Thinking about your current school, indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements.
Check one circle for each line.
Agree a lot
Disagree a little
Disagree
a lot
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood ----------- A
A A A
b) I feel safe at this school --------- A A A A
c) This school’s security policies
and practices are sufficient ----- A
Check one circle for each line.
Not a problem
Minor problem
Agree a little
In your current school, how severe is each problem?
A A A
d) The students behave in an
orderly manner ----------------- A
A A A
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ------------------ A
A A A
f ) The students respect
school property ----------------- A
A A A
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) The school building needs
significant repair --------------- A
A A A
b) Classrooms are overcrowded --- A A A A
c) Teachers do not have
adequate workspace (e.g., for
preparation, collaboration,
or meeting with students) ----- A
A A A
d) Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies --------- A
A A A
e) The temperature in the
school building is
uncomfortable (too hot,
too cold) ------------------------ A
A A A
f) The school classrooms
are not well maintained -------- A
A A A
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3
About Being a Teacher
41
G10
G9
How often do you have the following types of
interactions with other teachers?
Check one circle for each line.
Often
Sometimes
a) Discuss how to teach
a particular topic --------------- A
b) Collaborate in planning
and preparing instructional
materials ------------------------ A
Never or
almost
never
A A A
A A A
Often
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
a) I am content with my
profession as a teacher --------- A
A A A
b) I am satisfied with being
a teacher at this school --------- A
A A A
c) I find my work full of
meaning and purpose ---------- A
A A A
c) Share what I have
learned about my
teaching experiences ----------- A
A A A
d) Visit another classroom
to learn more about teaching -- A
A A A
A A A
e) My job inspires me-------------- A A A A
A A A
f) I am proud of the
work I do ------------------------ A
A A A
A A A
g) All the teachers at my
school support each other ------ A
A A A
g) Work as a group on
implementing the
curriculum ---------------------- A
A A A
h) I am going to continue
teaching for as long
as I can -------------------------- A
A A A
h) Work with teachers from
other grades to ensure
continuity in learning ---------- A
A A A
e) Work together to
try out new ideas --------------- A
f) Go to other teachers
for help ------------------------- A
4
Check one circle for each line.
Very Often
Very Often
How frequently do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
d) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------- A
About Teaching the
TIMSS Class
G11
42
G13
A. How many students are in this class?
_____________ students
Write in a number.
How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every lesson
B. How many of the students in #G11A are in
?
_____________ students
Write in a number.
G12
How many students experience
difficulties understanding spoken ?
_____________ students in this class
Write in a number.
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Summarize what students
should have learned from
the lesson ----------------------- A
A A A
b) Relate the lesson to
students’ daily lives ------------- A
A A A
c) Use questioning to elicit
reasons and explanations ------ A
A A A
d) Encourage all students to
improve their performance ---- A
A A A
e) Praise students for
good effort ---------------------- A
A A A
f) Bring interesting materials
to class -------------------------- A
A A A
g) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises
that require them to
go beyond the instruction ------ A
A A A
h) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ------------------------ A
A A A
i) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ----- A
A A A
j) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------- A
A A A
k) Encourage students to
express their opinion
in class -------------------------- A
A A A
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43
G14
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
Not at all
Some
6
A lot
a) Students lacking
prerequisite knowledge
or skills -------------------------- A
A A A
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition ---------- A
A A A
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep --------------- A
A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
Teaching Mathematics to the
Class
44
M3
Questions M1–M3 ask about mathematics
instruction for the students in
the class.
In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do
you usually ask students to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
M1
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching mathematics to the students in this class?
___________hours and ___________minutes per week
Write in the hours and minutes. One hour has 60 minutes.
M2
In teaching mathematics to this class, how confident
do you feel to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident
a) Answer students’ questions
about mathematics ------------ A A A
b) Show students a variety of
problem solving strategies ----- A A A
c) Provide challenging tasks
for capable students ------------ A A A
d) Adapt my teaching to
engage students’ interest ------ A A A
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Listen to me explain how to
solve problems ----------------- A A A A
b) Memorize rules, procedures,
and facts ------------------------ A A A A
c) Work problems (individually or
with peers) with my guidance - A A A A
d) Work problems together in the
whole class with direct
guidance from me -------------- A A A A
e) Work problems (individually or
with peers) while I am occupied
by other tasks ------------------- A A A A
f) Explain their answers ---------- A A A A
g) Relate what they are
learning in mathematics
to their daily lives -------------- A A A A
h) Take a written test or quiz ------ A A A A
e) Help students appreciate
the value of learning
mathematics -------------------- A A A
f) Inspire students who are
unmotivated to learn
mathematics -------------------- A A A
g) Assess student comprehension
of mathematics lessons -------- A A A
h) Improve the understanding
of struggling students ---------- A A A
i) Build supportive relationships
with students ------------------- A A A
j) Manage the classroom to
avoid disruptions --------------- A A A
k) Make mathematics
relevant to students ------------ A A A
l) Challenge students into
developing higher order
thinking skills ------------------- A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
1
Resources for Teaching
Mathematics
45
M6
Questions M4–M6 ask about resources for
teaching mathematics to the
students in the class.
A. Do the students in this class have computer(s),
including tablet(s) (such as iPads), available to use
during their mathematics lessons?
Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
M4
No---- A
When you teach mathematics to this class, how
do you use the following resources?
If Yes,
Check one circle for each line.
Basis for instruction
Supplement
Not used
B. Do any of the computers or tablets have access
to the Internet?
Check one circle only.
a) Textbooks----------------------- A A A
Yes---- A
b) Workbooks or
worksheets --------------------- A A A
c) Concrete objects or
materials that help
students understand
quantities or procedures-------- A A A
d) Computer software/
applications (apps) for
mathematics instruction ------- A A A
No---- A
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers or tablets
during mathematics lessons?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
M5
Are the students in this class permitted to use
calculators during mathematics lessons?
Check one circle only.
Yes, with unrestricted use---- A
Yes, with restricted use---- A
No, calculators are not permitted-- A
2
(If No, go to #M7)
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Explore mathematics
principles and concepts--------- A A A A
b) Practice skills and procedures -- A A A A
c) Look up ideas and
information --------------------- A A A A
Mathematics Topics Taught
46
Question M7 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to the
students in the class.
M7
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS mathematics test. Choose the response that
best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before
the , please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not
yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose “Not yet
taught or just introduced.”
Check one circle for each line.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A.
Number
a) Concepts of whole numbers, including place value and ordering ------------------------------------------------------------ A A A
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and/or dividing with whole numbers ---------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Concepts of multiples and factors; odd and even numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A
d) Concepts of fractions (fractions as parts of a whole or of a collection, or as a location on a number line) ------------------ A A A
e) Adding and subtracting with fractions, comparing and ordering fractions ------------------------------------------------- A A A
f) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering, adding and subtracting with decimals ------------------------ A A A
g) Number sentences (finding the missing number, modeling simple situations with number sentences) ------------------- A A A
h) Number patterns (extending number patterns and finding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ A A A
B. Geometric Shapes and Measures
a) Lines: measuring, estimating length of; parallel and perpendicular lines --------------------------------------------------- A A A
b) Comparing and drawing angles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Using informal coordinate systems to locate points in a plane (e.g., in square B4) ----------------------------------------- A A A
d) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A
e) Reflections and rotations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A
f) Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes -------------------------------------------------- A A A
g) Finding and estimating areas, perimeters, and volumes --------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
C.
Data Display
a) Reading and representing data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, or pie charts ---------------------------------------- A A A
b) Drawing conclusions from data displays -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
3
Mathematics Assessment
Mathematics Homework
Question M8 asks about mathematics
homework for the students in
the class.
M8
Question M9 asks about mathematics
assessment for the students in
the class.
M9
A. How often do you usually assign mathematics
homework to the students in this class?
Check one circle only.
I do not assign mathematics
homework---- A
How much emphasis do you place on the
following sources to monitor students’ progress in
mathematics?
Check one circle for each line.
Major emphasis
(Go to #M9)
Some emphasis
Little or no
emphasis
Less than once a week---- A
1 or 2 times a week---- A
3 or 4 times a week---- A
Every day---- A
b) Classroom tests (for
example, teacher-made or
textbook tests) ----------------- A A A
B. When you assign mathematics homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it would
take an average student in your class.)
c) National or regional
achievement tests -------------- A A A
a) Evaluation of students’
ongoing work ------------------- A A A
Check one circle only.
15 minutes or less---- A
16–30 minutes---- A
31–60 minutes---- A
more than 60 minutes---- A
C. How often do you do the following with the
mathematics homework assignments for this
class?
Check one circle for each line.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost
never
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students------ A A A
b) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- A A A
c) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed ----- A A A
4
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DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
Preparation to Teach
Mathematics
48
M10
M11
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.)
for mathematics?
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Check one circle for each line.
Yes
No
Check one circle only.
None---- A
Less than 6 hours---- A
a) Mathematics content ----------------------------- A A
6–15 hours---- A
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction ------------- A A
16–35 hours---- A
c) Mathematics curriculum ------------------------- A A
More than 35 hours---- A
d) Integrating information technology
into mathematics --------------------------------- A A
e) Mathematics assessment ------------------------ A A
f) Addressing individual students’ needs ----------- A A
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49
M12
How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following mathematics topics?
If a topic is not in the curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose
“Not applicable.”
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
Very well prepared
Somewhat
prepared
Not well
prepared
A.
Number
a) Concepts of whole numbers, including place value and ordering ------------------------------------------------------------ A A A A
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and/or dividing with whole numbers ---------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Concepts of multiples and factors; odd and even numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A A
d) Concepts of fractions (fractions as parts of a whole or of a collection, or as a location on a number line) ------------------ A A A A
e) Adding and subtracting with fractions, comparing and ordering fractions ------------------------------------------------- A A A A
f) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering, adding and subtracting with decimals ------------------------ A A A A
g) Number sentences (finding the missing number, modeling simple situations with number sentences) ------------------- A A A A
h) Number patterns (extending number patterns and finding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ A A A A
B. Geometric Shapes and Measures
a) Lines: measuring, estimating length of; parallel and perpendicular lines --------------------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Comparing and drawing angles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Using informal coordinate systems to locate points in a plane (e.g., in square B4) ----------------------------------------- A A A A
d) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A A
e) Reflections and rotations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A A
f) Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes -------------------------------------------------- A A A A
g) Finding and estimating areas, perimeters, and volumes --------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
C.
Data Display
a) Reading and representing data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, or pie charts ---------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Drawing conclusions from data displays -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
6
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
Teaching Science to the
Class
50
S2
Questions S1–S3 ask about science instruction
for the students in the
class.
In teaching science to this class, how confident do
you feel to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Very confident
S1
Somewhat confident
A. Is science taught mainly as a separate subject (i.e.,
not integrated with other subjects) to the students
in this class?
Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
B. Please estimate the time that you spend on science
topics with students in this class.
__________hours and __________minutes per week
Write in the hours and minutes. One hour has 60 minutes.
Not confident
a) Answer students’ questions
about science ------------------- A A A
b) Explain science concepts
or principles by doing
science experiments ------------ A A A
c) Provide challenging tasks
for capable students ------------ A A A
d) Adapt my teaching to
engage students’ interest ------ A A A
e) Help students appreciate
the value of learning
science -------------------------- A A A
f) Inspire students who are
unmotivated to learn
science -------------------------- A A A
g) Assess student comprehension
of science lessons --------------- A A A
h) Improve the understanding
of struggling students ---------- A A A
i) Build supportive relationships
with students ------------------- A A A
j) Manage the classroom to
avoid disruptions --------------- A A A
k) Make science
relevant to students ------------ A A A
l) Challenge students into
developing higher order
thinking skills ------------------- A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
1
Resources for Teaching Science 51
S3
In teaching science to the students in this class, how
often do you usually ask them to do the following?
Questions S4–S5 ask about resources for
teaching science to the students
in the class.
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Observe natural phenomena
such as the weather or a
plant growing and describe
what they see ------------------- A A A A
b) Watch me demonstrate an
experiment or investigation ---- A A A A
c) Design or plan experiments
or investigations ---------------- A A A A
d) Conduct experiments or
investigations ------------------- A A A A
e) Summarize or interpret data
from experiments or
investigations ------------------- A A A A
f) Use evidence from experiments
or investigations to support
conclusions --------------------- A A A A
g) Read their textbooks or
other resource materials ------- A A A A
h) Have students memorize
facts and principles ------------- A A A A
i) Give explanations about
something they are
studying ------------------------ A A A A
j) Relate what they are
learning in science to
their daily lives ----------------- A A A A
k) Do field work outside the class- A A A A
l) Take a written test or quiz ------ A A A A
2
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
S4
When you teach science to this class, how
do you use the following resources?
Check one circle for each line.
Basis for instruction
Supplement
Not used
a) Textbooks ----------------------- A A A
b) Workbooks or
worksheets --------------------- A A A
c) Science equipment and
materials ------------------------ A A A
d) Computer software/
applications (apps) for
science instruction-------------- A A A
e) Reference materials
(e.g., encyclopedia, dictionary) A A A
52
S5
A. Do the students in this class have computer(s),
including tablet(s) (such as iPads), available to use
during their science lessons?
Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
(If No, go to #S6)
If Yes,
B. Do any of the computers or tablets have access to
the Internet?
Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers or tablets
during science lessons?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Practice skills and procedures -- A A A A
b) Look up ideas and
information --------------------- A A A A
c) Do scientific procedures
or experiments------------------ A A A A
d) Study natural phenomena
through simulations------------ A A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
3
Science Topics Taught
53
Question S6 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to the
students in the class.
S6
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose the response that best describes
when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before the , please
choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not yet completed, please choose “Mostly
taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose “Not yet taught or just introduced.”
Check one circle for each line.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Life Science
a) Major body structures and their functions in humans and other organisms (plants and animals) ------------------------- A A A
b) Life cycles and reproduction in plants and animals -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Physical features, behavior, and survival of organisms living in different environments ------------------------------------ A A A
d) Relationships in a given community (e.g., simple food chains, predator-prey relationships), human impact
on the environment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
e) Human health (e.g., transmission/prevention of communicable diseases, signs of health/illness, diet, exercise) --------- A A A
B. Physical Science
a) States of matter (solids, liquids, gases) and differences in their physical properties (shape, volume),
including changes in state of matter by heating and cooling ---------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
b) Classification of objects/materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume, magnetic attraction) ------ A A A
c) Forming and separating mixtures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
d) Familiar chemical changes in materials (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking) ---------------------------------------- A A A
e) Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., the Sun, electricity, water, wind/electricity, heat) --------- A A A
f) Light (e.g., sources, behavior) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
g) Electricity and simple electrical systems -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
h) Magnetic attraction and repulsion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
i) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) ---------------------------------------------------------- A A A
C. Earth Science
a) Common features of Earth’s landscape (e.g., mountains, plains, rivers, deserts) and relationship
to human use (e.g., farming, irrigation, land development) ----------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
b) Water on Earth (location, types, and movement) and air (composition, proof of its existence, uses) ---------------------- A A A
c) Weather conditions from day to day or over the seasons -------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
d) Fossils of animals and plants (age, location, formation) --------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
e) Earth’s solar system (planets, Sun, Moon) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A
f) Day, night, and shadows due to Earth’s rotation and its relationship to the Sun -------------------------------------------- A A A
g) Seasons related to Earth’s movement around the Sun ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
4
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
Science Homework
Science Assessment
Question S7 asks about science homework for
the students in the
class.
54
Question S8 asks about science assessment for
the students in the
class.
S8
S7
A. How often do you usually assign science
homework to the students in this class?
Check one circle only.
I do not assign science
homework---- A
Less than once a week---- A
1 or 2 times a week---- A
3 or 4 times a week---- A
Every day---- A
Check one circle for each line.
Major emphasis
(Go to #S8)
How much emphasis do you place on the following
sources to monitor students’ progress in science?
Some emphasis
Little or no
emphasis
a) Evaluation of students’
ongoing work ------------------- A A A
b) Classroom tests (for
example, teacher-made or
textbook tests) ----------------- A A A
B. When you assign science homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it would
take an average student in your class.)
c) National or regional
achievement tests -------------- A A A
Check one circle only.
15 minutes or less---- A
16–30 minutes---- A
31–60 minutes---- A
more than 60 minutes---- A
C. How often do you do the following with the
science homework assignments for this class?
Check one circle for each line.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost
never
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students ------ A A A
b) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- A A A
c) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed ----- A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire
5
Preparation to Teach Science
55
S9
S10
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.)
for science?
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Check one circle for each line.
Yes
No
None---- A
Less than 6 hours---- A
a) Science content ----------------------------------- A A
6–15 hours---- A
b) Science pedagogy/instruction ------------------- A A
16–35 hours---- A
c) Science curriculum ------------------------------- A A
More than 35 hours---- A
d) Integrating information technology
into science --------------------------------------- A A
e) Science assessment ------------------------------- A A
f) Addressing individual students’ needs ----------- A A
6
Check one circle only.
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56
S11
How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following science topics?
If a topic is not in the curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose
“Not applicable.”
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
Very well prepared
Somewhat
prepared
Not well
prepared
A. Life Science
a) Major body structures and their functions in humans and other organisms (plants and animals) ------------------------- A A A A
b) Life cycles and reproduction in plants and animals -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Physical features, behavior, and survival of organisms living in different environments ------------------------------------ A A A A
d) Relationships in a given community (e.g., simple food chains, predator-prey relationships), human impact
on the environment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
e) Human health (e.g., transmission/prevention of communicable diseases, signs of health/illness, diet, exercise) --------- A A A A
B. Physical Science
a) States of matter (solids, liquids, gases) and differences in their physical properties (shape, volume),
including changes in state of matter by heating and cooling ---------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Classification of objects/materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume, magnetic attraction) ------ A A A A
c) Forming and separating mixtures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
d) Familiar chemical changes in materials (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking) ---------------------------------------- A A A A
e) Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., the Sun, electricity, water, wind/electricity, heat) --------- A A A A
f) Light (e.g., sources, behavior) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
g) Electricity and simple electrical systems -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
h) Magnetic attraction and repulsion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
i) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) ---------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
C. Earth Science
a) Common features of Earth’s landscape (e.g., mountains, plains, rivers, deserts) and relationship
to human use (e.g., farming, irrigation, land development) ----------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Water on Earth (location, types, and movement) and air (composition, proof of its existence, uses) ---------------------- A A A A
c) Weather conditions from day to day or over the seasons -------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
d) Fossils of animals and plants (age, location, formation) --------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
e) Earth’s solar system (planets, Sun, Moon) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A A
f) Day, night, and shadows due to Earth’s rotation and its relationship to the Sun -------------------------------------------- A A A A
g) Seasons related to Earth’s movement around the Sun ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
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TIMSS 2015
Grade 8 Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire (DRAFT)
About You
58
1
5
By the end of this school year, how many years will
you have been teaching altogether?
During your education, what was
your major or main area(s) of study?
Check one circle for each line.
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Yes
No
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------- A A
2
b) Biology -------------------------------------------- A A
Are you female or male?
Check one circle only.
c) Physics -------------------------------------------- A A
Female---- A
d) Chemistry ----------------------------------------- A A
Male---- A
e) --------------------------------- A A
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------- A A
3
g) Education–Science ------------------------------- A A
How old are you?
h) Education–General ------------------------------- A A
Check one circle only.
Under 25---- A
i) Other ---------------------------------------------- A A
25–29---- A
30–39---- A
40–49---- A
50–59---- A
60 or more---- A
4
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
Check one circle only.
Did not complete ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
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About Your School
59
6
How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Check one circle for each line.
Check one circle for each line.
Exemplary
Exemplary
High
Medium
Low
Medium
Low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- A A A A
j) Students’ desire to do
well in school-------------------- A A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- A A A A
k) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals--------- A A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement-------- A A A A
l) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
in school------------------------- A A A A
d) Teachers’ working together
to improve student
achievement-------------------- A A A A
m) Clarity of the school’s
educational objectives---------- A A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- A A A A
n) Collaboration between
school leadership and
teachers to plan instruction---- A A A A
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- A A A A
o) Amount of instructional
support provided by
school leadership--------------- A A A A
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- A A A A
p) School leadership’s
support for professional
development-------------------- A A A A
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- A A A A
i) Parental pressure for the
school to maintain high
academic standards------------- A A A A
2
High
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7
8
Thinking about your current school, indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements.
Check one circle for each line.
In your current school, how severe is each problem?
Check one circle for each line.
Not a problem
Minor problem
Agree a lot
Agree a little
Disagree a little
Disagree
a lot
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) The school building needs
significant repair --------------- A A A A
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood ----------- A A A A
b) Classrooms are overcrowded --- A A A A
b) I feel safe at this school --------- A A A A
c) Teachers do not have
adequate workspace (e.g., for
preparation, collaboration,
or meeting with students) ----- A A A A
c) This school’s security policies
and practices are sufficient ----- A A A A
d) The students behave in an
orderly manner ----------------- A A A A
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ------------------ A A A A
f ) The students respect
school property ----------------- A A A A
d) Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies --------- A A A A
e) The temperature in the
school building is
uncomfortable (too hot,
too cold) ------------------------ A A A A
f) The school classrooms
are not well maintained -------- A A A A
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About Being a Teacher
61
10
9
How often do you have the following types of
interactions with other teachers?
How frequently do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Check one circle for each line.
Check one circle for each line.
Very Often
Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
Never or
almost
never
a) Discuss how to teach
a particular topic --------------- A A A A
a) I am content with my
profession as a teacher --------- A A A A
b) Collaborate in planning
and preparing instructional
materials ------------------------ A A A A
b) I am satisfied with being
a teacher at this school --------- A A A A
c) Share what I have
learned about my
teaching experiences ----------- A A A A
d) Visit another classroom
to learn more about teaching -- A A A A
c) I find my work full of
meaning and purpose ---------- A A A A
d) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------- A A A A
e) My job inspires me-------------- A A A A
e) Work together to
try out new ideas --------------- A A A A
f) I am proud of the
work I do ------------------------ A A A A
f) Go to other teachers
for help ------------------------- A A A A
g) All the teachers at my
school support each other ------ A A A A
g) Work as a group on
implementing the
curriculum ---------------------- A A A A
h) I am going to continue
teaching for as long
as I can -------------------------- A A A A
h) Work with teachers from
other grades to ensure
continuity in learning ---------- A A A A
4
Often
Sometimes
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About Teaching the
TIMSS Class
62
11
13
How many students are in this class?
How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
_____________ students
Check one circle for each line.
Write in a number.
Every or almost every lesson
12
About half the lessons
How many students experience
difficulties understanding spoken ?
_____________ students in this class
Write in a number.
Some lessons
Never
a) Summarize what students
should have learned from
the lesson ----------------------- A A A A
b) Use questioning to elicit
reasons and explanations ------ A A A A
c) Encourage all students to
improve their performance ---- A A A A
d) Praise students for
good effort ---------------------- A A A A
e) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises
that require them to
go beyond the instruction ------ A A A A
f) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ------------------------ A A A A
g) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ----- A A A A
h) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------- A A A A
i) Encourage students to
express their opinion
in class -------------------------- A A A A
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63
14
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
Not at all
Some
A lot
a) Students lacking
prerequisite knowledge
or skills -------------------------- A A A A
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition ---------- A A A A
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep --------------- A A A A
6
Draft Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics
Teaching Mathematics to the
TIMSS Class
Questions 15-17 ask about mathematics
instruction for the students in
the TIMSS class.
64
17
In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do
you usually ask students to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
15
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching mathematics to the students in this class?
___________hours and ___________minutes per week
Write in the hours and minutes. One hour has 60 minutes.
16
In teaching mathematics to this class, how confident
do you feel to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident
a) Answer students’ questions
about mathematics ------------ A A A
b) Show students a variety of
problem solving strategies ----- A A A
c) Provide challenging tasks
for capable students ------------ A A A
d) Adapt my teaching to
engage students’ interest ------ A A A
e) Help students appreciate
the value of learning
mathematics -------------------- A A A
f) Inspire students who are
unmotivated to learn
mathematics -------------------- A A A
g) Assess student comprehension
of mathematics lessons -------- A A A
h) Improve the understanding
of struggling students ---------- A A A
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Listen to me explain how to
solve problems ----------------- A A A A
b) Memorize rules, procedures,
and facts ------------------------ A A A A
c) Work problems (individually
or with peers) with my
guidance ------------------------ A A A A
d) Work problems together in
the whole class with direct
guidance from me -------------- A A A A
e) Work problems (individually
or with peers) while I am
occupied by other tasks -------- A A A A
f) Apply facts, concepts, and
procedures to solve routine
problems ------------------------ A A A A
g) Explain their answers ---------- A A A A
h) Relate what they are
learning in mathematics
to their daily lives -------------- A A A A
i) Decide on their own
procedures for solving
complex problems -------------- A A A A
j) Work on problems for
which there is no
immediately obvious
method of solution ------------- A A A A
k) Take a written test or quiz ------ A A A A
i) Build supportive relationships
with students ------------------- A A A
j) Manage the classroom to
avoid disruptions --------------- A A A
k) Make mathematics
relevant to students ------------ A A A
l) Challenge students into
developing higher order
thinking skills ------------------- A A A
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Resources for Teaching
Mathematics
65
Questions 18–20 ask about resources for
teaching mathematics to the
students in the TIMSS class.
19
A. Are the students in this class permitted to use
calculators during mathematics lessons?
Check one circle only.
18
When you teach mathematics to this class, how
do you use the following resources?
Check one circle for each line.
Basis for instruction
Supplement
Not used
a) Textbooks----------------------- A A A
Yes, with unrestricted use---- A
Yes, with restricted use---- A
No, calculators are not permitted-- A
If Yes,
B. How often do students in this class use calculators
in their mathematics lessons for the following
activities?
Check one circle for each line.
b) Workbooks or
worksheets --------------------- A A A
c) Concrete objects or
materials that help
students understand
quantities or procedures-------- A A A
d) Computer software/
applications (apps) for
mathematics instruction-------- A A A
(If No, go to #20)
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Check answers ------------------ A A A A
b) Do routine computations ------- A A A A
c) Solve complex problems ------- A A A A
d) Explore number concepts ------ A A A A
8
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20
A. Do the students in this class have computer(s),
including tablet(s) (such as iPads), available to use
during their mathematics lessons?
Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
(If No, go to #21)
If Yes,
B. Do any of the computers or tablets have access
to the Internet?
Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers or tablets
during mathematics lessons?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Explore mathematics
principles and concepts--------- A A A A
b) Practice skills and procedures -- A A A A
c) Look up ideas and
information --------------------- A A A A
d) Process and analyze data ------- A A A A
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Mathematics Topics Taught
67
Question 21 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics
to the students in the TIMSS class.
21
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS mathematics test. Choose the response that
best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before
the , please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not
yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose “Not yet
taught or just introduced.”
Check one circle for each line.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A.
Number
a) Computing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
b) Comparing and ordering rational numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Computing with rational numbers(fractions, decimals, and integers) ------------------------------------------------------- A A A
d) Concepts of irrational numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
e) Problem solving involving percents or proportions--------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
B.
Algebra
a) Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
b) Simple linear equations and inequalities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Simultaneous (two variables) equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
d) Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences (extension, missing terms, generalization of patterns) ------- A A A
e) Representation of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, words, or equations ----------------------------------------- A A A
f) Properties of functions (slopes, intercepts, etc.)------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A
C.
Geometry
a) Geometric properties of angles and geometric shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, and other common polygons) --------- A A A
b) Congruent figures and similar triangles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Relationship between three-dimensional shapes and their two-dimensional representations ---------------------------- A A A
d) Using appropriate measurement formulas for perimeters, circumferences, areas, surface areas, and volumes ------------ A A A
e) Points on the Cartesian plane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
f) Translation, reflection, and rotation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A
D.
Data and Chance
a) Characteristics of data sets (mean, median, mode, and shape of distributions) -------------------------------------------- A A A
b) Interpreting data sets (e.g., draw conclusions, make predictions, and estimate values between and
beyond given data points) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Judging, predicting, and determining the chances of possible outcomes --------------------------------------------------- A A A
10
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Mathematics Homework
68
Question 22 asks about mathematics homework
for the students in the TIMSS
class.
C. How often do you do the following with the
mathematics homework assignments for this
class?
Check one circle for each line.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
22
A. How often do you usually assign mathematics
homework to the students in this class?
Check one circle only.
I do not assign mathematics
homework---- A
Less than once a week---- A
1 or 2 times a week---- A
3 or 4 times a week---- A
Every day---- A
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students ------ A A A
b) Have students correct
their own homework ----------- A A A
c) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- A A A
(Go to #23)
Never or
almost never
d) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed ----- A A A
e) Use the homework to
contribute towards
students’ grades or marks ------ A A A
B. When you assign mathematics homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it would
take an average student in your class.)
Check one circle only.
15 minutes or less---- A
16–30 minutes---- A
31–60 minutes---- A
61–90 minutes---- A
More than 90 minutes---- A
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Mathematics Assessment
Questions 23–25 ask about mathematics
assessment for the students in
the TIMSS class.
69
25
How often do you include the following types
of questions in your mathematics tests or
examinations?
Check one circle for each line.
Always or almost always
23
How much emphasis do you place on the
following sources to monitor students’ progress in
mathematics?
Check one circle for each line.
Major emphasis
Some emphasis
Little or no
emphasis
Never or
almost never
a) Questions based on recall
of facts and procedures --------- A A A
b) Questions involving
application of mathematical
procedures ---------------------- A A A
a) Evaluation of students’
ongoing work ------------------- A A A
c) Questions involving
searching for patterns
and relationships --------------- A A A
b) Classroom tests (for
example, teacher-made or
textbook tests) ----------------- A A A
d) Questions requiring
explanations or
justifications -------------------- A A A
c) National or regional
achievement tests -------------- A A A
24
How often do you give a mathematics test or
examination to this class?
Check one circle only.
About once a week---- A
About every two weeks---- A
About once a month---- A
A few times a year---- A
Never---- A
12
Sometimes
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Preparation to Teach
Mathematics
70
26
27
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.)
for mathematics?
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Check one circle for each line.
Yes
No
a) Mathematics content ----------------------------- A A
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction ------------- A A
c) Mathematics curriculum ------------------------- A A
Check one circle only.
None---- A
Less than 6 hours---- A
6–15 hours---- A
16–35 hours---- A
More than 35 hours---- A
d) Integrating information technology
into mathematics --------------------------------- A A
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
problem solving skills ---------------------------- A A
f) Mathematics assessment ------------------------ A A
g) Addressing individual students’ needs ----------- A A
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28
How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following mathematics topics?
If a topic is not in the curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose
“Not applicable.”
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
Very well prepared
Somewhat
prepared
Not well
prepared
A.
Number
a) Computing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Comparing and ordering rational numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Computing with rational numbers(fractions, decimals, and integers)------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
d) Concepts of irrational numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
e) Problem solving involving percents or proportions--------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
B.
Algebra
a) Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Simple linear equations and inequalities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Simultaneous (two variables) equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
d) Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences (extension, missing terms, generalization of patterns) ------- A A A A
e) Representation of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, words, or equations ----------------------------------------- A A A A
f) Properties of functions (slopes, intercepts, etc.)------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A A
C.
Geometry
a) Geometric properties of angles and geometric shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, and other common polygons) --------- A A A A
b) Congruent figures and similar triangles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Relationship between three-dimensional shapes and their two-dimensional representations ---------------------------- A A A A
d) Using appropriate measurement formulas for perimeters, circumferences, areas, surface areas, and volumes ------------ A A A A
e) Points on the Cartesian plane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
f) Translation, reflection, and rotation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A A
D.
Data and Chance
a) Characteristics of data sets (mean, median, mode, and shape of distributions) -------------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Interpreting data sets (e.g., draw conclusions, make predictions, and estimate values between and
beyond given data points) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Judging, predicting, and determining the chances of possible outcomes --------------------------------------------------- A A A A
14
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TIMSS 2015
Grade 8 Science Teacher Questionnaire (DRAFT)
About You
73
1
5
By the end of this school year, how many years will
you have been teaching altogether?
During your education, what was
your major or main area(s) of study?
Check one circle for each line.
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Yes
No
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------- A A
2
b) Biology -------------------------------------------- A A
Are you female or male?
c) Physics -------------------------------------------- A A
Check one circle only.
Female---- A
d) Chemistry ----------------------------------------- A A
Male---- A
e) --------------------------------- A A
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------- A A
3
g) Education–Science ------------------------------- A A
How old are you?
h) Education–General ------------------------------- A A
Check one circle only.
i) Other ---------------------------------------------- A A
Under 25---- A
25–29---- A
30–39---- A
40–49---- A
50–59---- A
60 or more---- A
4
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
Check one circle only.
Did not complete ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
Finished ---- A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire – Science
1
About Your School
74
6
How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Check one circle for each line.
Check one circle for each line.
Exemplary
Exemplary
High
Medium
Low
Medium
Low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- A A A A
j) Students’ desire to do
well in school-------------------- A A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- A A A A
k) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals--------- A A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement-------- A A A A
l) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
in school------------------------- A A A A
d) Teachers’ working together
to improve student
achievement-------------------- A A A A
m) Clarity of the school’s
educational objectives---------- A A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- A A A A
n) Collaboration between
school leadership and
teachers to plan instruction---- A A A A
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- A A A A
o) Amount of instructional
support provided by
school leadership--------------- A A A A
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- A A A A
p) School leadership’s
support for professional
development-------------------- A A A A
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- A A A A
i) Parental pressure for the
school to maintain high
academic standards------------- A A A A
2
High
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire – Science
75
7
8
Thinking about your current school, indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements.
Check one circle for each line.
In your current school, how severe is each problem?
Check one circle for each line.
Not a problem
Minor problem
Agree a lot
Agree a little
Disagree a little
Disagree
a lot
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) The school building needs
significant repair --------------- A A A A
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood ----------- A A A A
b) Classrooms are overcrowded --- A A A A
b) I feel safe at this school --------- A A A A
c) Teachers do not have
adequate workspace (e.g., for
preparation, collaboration,
or meeting with students) ----- A A A A
c) This school’s security policies
and practices are sufficient ----- A A A A
d) The students behave in an
orderly manner ----------------- A A A A
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ------------------ A A A A
f ) The students respect
school property ----------------- A A A A
d) Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies --------- A A A A
e) The temperature in the
school building is
uncomfortable (too hot,
too cold) ------------------------ A A A A
f) The school classrooms
are not well maintained -------- A A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire – Science
3
About Being a Teacher
76
10
9
How often do you have the following types of
interactions with other teachers?
How frequently do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Check one circle for each line.
Check one circle for each line.
Very Often
Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
Never or
almost
never
a) Discuss how to teach
a particular topic --------------- A A A A
a) I am content with my
profession as a teacher --------- A A A A
b) Collaborate in planning
and preparing instructional
materials ------------------------ A A A A
b) I am satisfied with being
a teacher at this school --------- A A A A
c) Share what I have
learned about my
teaching experiences ----------- A A A A
d) Visit another classroom
to learn more about teaching -- A A A A
c) I find my work full of
meaning and purpose ---------- A A A A
d) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------- A A A A
e) My job inspires me-------------- A A A A
e) Work together to
try out new ideas --------------- A A A A
f) I am proud of the
work I do ------------------------ A A A A
f) Go to other teachers
for help ------------------------- A A A A
g) All the teachers at my
school support each other ------ A A A A
g) Work as a group on
implementing the
curriculum ---------------------- A A A A
h) I am going to continue
teaching for as long
as I can -------------------------- A A A A
h) Work with teachers from
other grades to ensure
continuity in learning ---------- A A A A
4
Often
Sometimes
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire – Science
About Teaching the
TIMSS Class
77
11
13
How many students are in this class?
How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
_____________ students
Check one circle for each line.
Write in a number.
Every or almost every lesson
12
How many students experience
difficulties understanding spoken ?
_____________ students in this class
Write in a number.
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Summarize what students
should have learned from
the lesson ----------------------- A A A A
b) Use questioning to elicit
reasons and explanations ------ A A A A
c) Encourage all students to
improve their performance ---- A A A A
d) Praise students for
good effort ---------------------- A A A A
e) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises
that require them to
go beyond the instruction ------ A A A A
f) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ------------------------ A A A A
g) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ----- A A A A
h) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------- A A A A
i) Encourage students to
express their opinion
in class -------------------------- A A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire – Science
5
78
14
16
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
For the typical student in this class, how often do
you do these things?
Check one circle for each line.
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
At least once a week
Not at all
Some
A lot
a) Students lacking
prerequisite knowledge
or skills -------------------------- A A A A
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition ---------- A A A A
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep --------------- A A A A
6
Once or twice a month
4–6 times a year
1–3 times
a year
Never
a) Meet or talk individually
with the student’s parents
to discuss his/her
learning progress --------------- A A A A A
b) Send home a progress
report on the student’s
learning ------------------------ A A A A A
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire – Science
Teaching Science to the
79
17
Questions 15–17 ask about science instruction
for the students in the .
In teaching science to the students in this class, how
often do you usually ask them to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
15
Every or almost every lesson
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching science to the students in this class?
___________hours and ___________minutes per week
Write in the hours and minutes. One hour has 60 minutes.
16
In teaching science to this class, how confident do
you feel to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Observe natural phenomena
and describe what they see ---- A A A A
b) Watch me demonstrate
an experiment or
investigation -------------------- A A A A
c) Design or plan experiments
or investigations ---------------- A A A A
d) Conduct experiments or
investigations ------------------- A A A A
a) Answer students’ questions
about science ------------------- A A A
e) Summarize or interpret data
from experiments or
investigations ------------------- A A A A
b) Explain science concepts
or principles by doing
science experiments ------------ A A A
f) Use evidence from experiments
or investigations to
support conclusions ------------ A A A A
c) Provide challenging tasks
for capable students ------------ A A A
g) Read their textbooks or
other resource materials ------- A A A A
d) Adapt my teaching to
engage students’ interest ------ A A A
h) Have students memorize
facts and principles ------------- A A A A
e) Help students appreciate
the value of learning
science -------------------------- A A A
f) Inspire students who are
unmotivated to learn
science -------------------------- A A A
g) Assess student comprehension
of science lessons --------------- A A A
h) Improve the understanding
of struggling students ---------- A A A
i) Build supportive relationships
with students ------------------- A A A
j) Manage the classroom to
avoid disruptions---------------- A A A
i) Use scientific formulas and
laws to solve routine
problems ------------------------ A A A A
j) Give explanations about
something they are
studying ------------------------ A A A A
k) Relate what they are
learning in science to
their daily lives ----------------- A A A A
l) Do field work outside of class -- A A A A
m) Take a written test or quiz ----- A A A A
k) Make science relevant
to students ---------------------- A A A
l) Challenge students into
developing higher order
thinking skills------------------- A A A
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Resources for Teaching Science
Questions 18–19 ask about resources for
teaching science to the students
in the .
80
19
A. Do the students in this class have computer(s),
including tablet(s) (such as iPads), available to use
during their science lessons?
Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
18
(If No, go to #20)
When you teach science to this class, how do you
use the following resources?
If Yes,
Check one circle for each line.
Basis for instruction
Supplement
B. Do any of the computers or tablets have access to
the Internet?
Not used
Check one circle only.
a) Textbooks ----------------------- A A A
Yes---- A
b) Workbooks or
worksheets --------------------- A A A
No---- A
c) Science equipment and
materials ------------------------ A A A
d) Computer software/
applications (apps) for
science instruction-------------- A A A
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers or tablets
during science lessons?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every day
e) Reference materials (e.g.,
encyclopedia, dictionary) ------ A A A
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Practice skills and
procedures ---------------------- A A A A
b) Look up ideas and
information --------------------- A A A A
c) Do scientific procedures
or experiments ----------------- A A A A
d) Study natural phenomena
through simulations ------------ A A A A
e) Process and analyze data ------- A A A A
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DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire – Science
Science Topics Taught
81
Question 20 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science
to the students in the .
20
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose the response that best
describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before
the , please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not
yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose “Not yet
taught or just introduced.”
Check one circle for each line.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Biology
a) Differences among major taxonomic groups of organisms (plants, animals,fungi, mammals, birds,
reptiles, fish, amphibians) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
b) Major organs and organ systems in humans and other organisms (structure/function, life processes that
maintain stable bodily conditions) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Cells, their structure and functions, including respiration and photosynthesis as cellular processes ----------------------- A A A
d) Life cycles, sexual reproduction, and heredity (passing on of traits, inherited versus acquired/learned
characteristics) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
e) Role of variation and adaptation in survival/extinction of species in a changing environment (including fossil
evidence for changes in life on Earth over time) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
f) Interdependence of populations of organisms in an ecosystem (e.g., energy flow, food webs, competition,
predation) and factors affecting population size in an ecosystem ----------------------------------------------------------- A A A
g) Human health (causes of infectious diseases, methods of infection, prevention, immunity) and the importance
of diet and exercise in maintaining health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
B. Chemistry
a) Classification, composition, and particulate structure of matter (elements, compounds, mixtures, molecules,
atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
b) Physical and chemical properties of matter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Mixtures and solutions (solvent, solute, concentration/dilution, effect of temperature on solubility) --------------------- A A A
d) Properties and uses of common acids and bases ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
e) Chemical change (transformation of reactants, evidence of chemical change, conservation of matter,
common oxidation reactions – combustion, rusting, tarnishing) ----------------------------------------------------------- A A A
f) The role of electrons in chemical bonds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
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82
20
(continued)
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose the response that best
describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before
the , please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not
yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose “Not yet
taught or just introduced.”
Check one circle for each line.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
C. Physics
a) Physical states and changes in matter (explanations of properties in terms of movement and distance
between particles; phase change, thermal expansion, and changes in volume and/or pressure) -------------------------- A A A
b) Energy forms, transformations, heat, and temperature ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
c) Basic properties/behaviors of light (reflection, refraction, light and color, simple ray diagrams)
and sound (transmission through media, loudness, pitch, amplitude, frequency) ------------------------------------------ A A A
d) Electric circuits (flow of current; types of circuits - parallel/series) and properties
and uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
e) Forces and motion (types of forces, basic description of motion, effects of density and pressure) ------------------------- A A A
D. Earth Science
a) Earth’s structure and physical features (Earth’s crust, mantle and core; composition and relative distribution
of water, and composition of air) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
b) Earth’s processes, cycles and history (rock cycle; water cycle; weather versus climate; major geological events;
formation of fossils and fossil fuels) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A
c) Earth’s resources, their use and conservation (e.g., renewable/nonrenewable resources, human use of
land/soil, water resources) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
d) Earth in the solar system and the universe (phenomena on Earth - day/night, tides, phases of moon, eclipses,
seasons; physical features of Earth compared to other bodies) -------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
10
DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire – Science
Science Homework
83
Question 21 asks about science homework for
the students in the .
C. How often do you do the following with the
science homework assignments for this class?
Check one circle for each line.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
21
A. How often do you usually assign science
homework to the students in this class?
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students ------ A A A
b) Have students correct
their own homework ----------- A A A
Check one circle only.
I do not assign science
homework---- A
c) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- A A A
(Go to #22)
Less than once a week---- A
1 or 2 times a week---- A
3 or 4 times a week---- A
Every day---- A
Never or
almost never
d) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed ----- A A A
e) Use the homework to
contribute towards
students’ grades or marks ------ A A A
B. When you assign science homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it would
take an average student in your class.)
Check one circle only.
15 minutes or less---- A
16–30 minutes---- A
31–60 minutes---- A
61–90 minutes---- A
More than 90 minutes---- A
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Science Assessment
84
Questions 22–24 ask about science assessment
for the students in the .
24
How often do you include the following types of
questions in your science tests or examinations?
Check one circle for each line.
Always or almost always
22
How much emphasis do you place on the following
sources to monitor students’ progress in science?
Check one circle for each line.
Major emphasis
Some emphasis
Little or no
emphasis
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
a) Questions based on
knowing facts and concepts ---- A A A
b) Questions based on the
application of knowledge
and understanding ------------- A A A
a) Evaluation of students’
ongoing work ------------------- A A A
c) Questions involving
developing hypotheses and
designing scientific
investigations ------------------- A A A
b) Classroom tests (for
example, teacher-made or
textbook tests) ----------------- A A A
d) Questions requiring
explanations or
justifications -------------------- A A A
c) National or regional
achievement tests -------------- A A A
23
How often do you give a science test or examination
to this class?
Check one circle only.
About once a week---- A
About every two weeks---- A
About once a month---- A
A few times a year---- A
Never---- A
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DRAFT Teacher Questionnaire – Science
Preparation to Teach Science
85
26
25
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.)
for science?
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Check one circle for each line.
Yes
No
a) Science content ----------------------------------- A A
b) Science pedagogy/instruction ------------------- A A
c) Science curriculum ------------------------------- A A
Check one circle only.
None---- A
Less than 6 hours---- A
6–15 hours---- A
16–35 hours---- A
More than 35 hours---- A
d) Integrating information technology
into science --------------------------------------- A A
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills -------------------------------------- A A
f) Science assessment ------------------------------- A A
g) Addressing individual students’ needs ----------- A A
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86
27
How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following science topics?
If a topic is not in the curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose
“Not applicable.”
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
Very well prepared
Somewhat
prepared
Not well
prepared
A. Biology
a) Differences among major taxonomic groups of organisms (plants, animals,fungi, mammals, birds,
reptiles, fish, amphibians) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Major organs and organ systems in humans and other organisms (structure/function, life processes that
maintain stable bodily conditions) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Cells, their structure and functions, including respiration and photosynthesis as cellular processes ----------------------- A A A A
d) Life cycles, sexual reproduction, and heredity (passing on of traits, inherited versus acquired/learned
characteristics) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
e) Role of variation and adaptation in survival/extinction of species in a changing environment (including fossil
evidence for changes in life on Earth over time) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
f) Interdependence of populations of organisms in an ecosystem (e.g., energy flow, food webs, competition,
predation) and factors affecting population size in an ecosystem ----------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
g) Human health (causes of infectious diseases, methods of infection, prevention, immunity) and the importance
of diet and exercise in maintaining health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
B. Chemistry
a) Classification, composition, and particulate structure of matter (elements, compounds, mixtures, molecules,
atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Physical and chemical properties of matter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Mixtures and solutions (solvent, solute, concentration/dilution, effect of temperature on solubility) --------------------- A A A A
d) Properties and uses of common acids and bases ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
e) Chemical change (transformation of reactants, evidence of chemical change, conservation of matter,
common oxidation reactions – combustion, rusting, tarnishing) ----------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
f) The role of electrons in chemical bonds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
14
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27
(continued)
How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following science topics?
If a topic is not in the curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose
“Not applicable.”
Check one circle for each line.
Not applicable
Very well prepared
Somewhat
prepared
Not well
prepared
C. Physics
a) Physical states and changes in matter (explanations of properties in terms of movement and distance
between particles; phase change, thermal expansion, and changes in volume and/or pressure) -------------------------- A A A A
b) Energy forms, transformations, heat, and temperature ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
c) Basic properties/behaviors of light (reflection, refraction, light and color, simple ray diagrams)
and sound (transmission through media, loudness, pitch, amplitude, frequency) ------------------------------------------ A A A A
d) Electric circuits (flow of current; types of circuits - parallel/series) and properties
and uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
e) Forces and motion (types of forces, basic description of motion, effects of density and pressure) ------------------------- A A A A
D. Earth Science
a) Earth’s structure and physical features (Earth’s crust, mantle and core; composition and relative distribution
of water, and composition of air) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
b) Earth’s processes, cycles and history (rock cycle; water cycle; weather versus climate; major geological events;
formation of fossils and fossil fuels) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A A A A
c) Earth’s resources, their use and conservation (e.g., renewable/nonrenewable resources, human use of
land/soil, water resources) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
d) Earth in the solar system and the universe (phenomena on Earth - day/night, tides, phases of moon, eclipses,
seasons; physical features of Earth compared to other bodies) -------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
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88
TIMSS 2015
Grade 4 School Questionnaire (DRAFT)
School Enrollment
and Characteristics
89
1
5
What is the total enrollment of students in your
school as of ?
A. How many people live in the city, town, or area
where your school is located?
_Check one circle only.
_____________ students
More than 500,000 people --- A
Write in a number.
100,001 to 500,000 people --- A
50,001 to 100,000 people --- A
15,001 to 50,000 people --- A
3,001 to 15,000 people --- A
3,000 people or fewer --- A
2
What is the total enrollment of
students in your school as of ?
_____________ students
B. Which best describes the immediate area in which
your school is located?
Write in a number.
_Check one circle only.
3
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have the following backgrounds?
Check one circle for each line.
0 to 10%
11 to 25%
26 to 50%
Urban–Densely populated---- A
Suburban–On fringe or
outskirts of urban area---- A
Medium size city or large town---- A
Small town or village---- A
Remote rural---- A
More than
50%
a) Come from economically
disadvantaged homes---------- A A A A
b) Come from economically
affluent homes------------------ A A A A
4
Approximately what percentage of students in
your school have as their native
language?
_Check one circle only.
More than 90%---- A
76 to 90%---- A
51 to 75%---- A
26 to 50%---- A
25% or less---- A
DRAFT School Questionnaire
1
Resources and Technology
Instructional Time
7
6
What is the total number of computers including
tablets (such as iPads) that can be used for
instructional purposes by students?
For the students in your school:
A. How many days per year is your school open for
instruction?
___________computers
__________days
Write in the number.
8
B. What is the total instructional time, excluding
breaks, in a typical day?
Write in the number.
Does your school have a science laboratory that can
be used by students?
_Check one circle only.
_________hours and __________minutes
Yes---- A
Write in the number of hours and minutes.
One hour has 60 minutes.
No---- A
C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school
open for instruction?
_Check one circle only.
6 days---- A
5 1/2 days---- A
5 days---- A
4 1/2 days---- A
4 days---- A
Other---- A
2
90
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9
Does your school have a school library?
_Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
(If No, go to #10)
If Yes,
A. Approximately how many books (print and digital)
with different titles does your school library have
(exclude magazines and periodicals)?
_Check one circle in each column.
Print
250 or fewer---- A
251–500---- A
501–2,000---- A
2,001–5,000---- A
5,001–10,000---- A
More than 10,000---- A
Digital
A
A
A
A
A
A
B. Approximately how many titles of magazines and
other periodicals (print and digital) does your
school library have?
_Check one circle in each column.
Print
0---- A
1–5---- A
6–10---- A
11–30---- A
31 or more---- A
Digital
A
A
A
A
A
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92
10
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or inadequacy
of the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Not at all
Not at all
A little
Some
A little
A lot
A. General School Resources
a) Instructional materials (e.g.,
textbooks)----------------------- A A A A
b) Supplies (e.g., papers,
pencils)-------------------------- A A A A
c) School buildings and
grounds------------------------- A A A A
d) Heating/cooling and lighting
systems-------------------------- A A A A
e) Instructional space (e.g.,
classrooms)---------------------- A A A A
f) Technologically competent
staff------------------------------ A A A A
g) Audio-visual resources
for delivery of instruction
(e.g. interactive white
boards, digital projectors)------ A A A A
h) Computer technology for
teaching and learning
(e.g. computers or tablets
such as iPads for
student use)--------------------- A A A A
4
Check one circle for each line.
DRAFT School Questionnaire
Some
A lot
B. Resources for Mathematics
Instruction
a) Teachers with a specialization
in mathematics----------------- A A A A
b) Computer software/
applications for
mathematics instruction-------- A A A A
c) Library resources relevant
to mathematics instruction----- A A A A
d) Calculators for mathematics
instruction----------------------- A A A A
C. Resources for Science
Instruction
a) Teachers with a
specialization in science-------- A A A A
b) Computer software/
applications for
science instruction-------------- A A A A
c) Library resources relevant
to science instruction----------- A A A A
d) Science equipment and
materials------------------------ A A A A
Involving Parents in Your School
93
11
How often does your school do the following for
parents in general?
Check one circle for each line.
Never
Once a year
2–3 times a year
More than
3 times a
year
a) Inform parents about the
overall academic achievement
of the school (e.g., results of
national tests, results of
inspections of learning)--------- A A A A
b) Inform parents about the
educational goals and
pedagogical principles of
the school----------------------- A A A A
c) Provide parents with
additional learning materials
(e.g., books, computer
software) for their child to
use at home -------------------- A A A A
d) Organize workshops or
seminars for parents on
learning or pedagogical
issues---------------------------- A A A A
DRAFT School Questionnaire
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School Emphasis
on Academic Success
94
12
How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Check one circle for each line.
Exemplary
Exemplary
High
Medium
High
Low
Medium
Low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- A A A A
j) Students’ desire to do
well in school-------------------- A A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- A A A A
k) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals--------- A A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement-------- A A A A
l) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
in school------------------------- A A A A
d) Teachers’ working together
to improve student
achievement-------------------- A A A A
m) Clarity of the school’s
educational objectives--------- A A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- A A A A
n) Collaboration between
school leadership and
teachers to plan instruction---- A A A A
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- A A A A
o) Amount of instructional
support provided by
school leadership--------------- A A A A
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- A A A A
p) School leadership’s
support for professional
development-------------------- A A A A
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- A A A A
i) Parental pressure for the
school to maintain high
academic standards------------- A A A A
6
Check one circle for each line.
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13
To what degree is each of the following a problem
among students in your school?
Check one circle for each line.
Not a problem
Minor problem
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) Arriving late at school----------- A A A A
b) Absenteeism (i.e.,
unjustified absences)----------- A A A A
c) Classroom disturbance---------- A A A A
d) Cheating------------------------- A A A A
e) Profanity------------------------ A A A A
f) Vandalism----------------------- A A A A
g) Students’ disregard for
school property----------------- A A A A
h) Theft----------------------------- A A A A
i) Intimidation or verbal abuse
among students (including
texting, emailing, etc.) --------- A A A A
j) Physical fights among
students------------------------- A A A A
k) Intimidation or verbal abuse
of teachers or staff (including
texting, emailing, etc.)---------- A A A A
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Leadership Activities
School Readiness
14
15
During the past year, approximately how much time
have you spent on the following school
leadership activities in your role as a school
principal?
Check one circle for each line.
No time
About how many of the students in your school
can do the following when they begin primary/
elementary school?
Check one circle for each line.
Less than 25%
25–50%
Some time
A lot of time
a) Promoting the school’s
educational vision or goals ------------- A A A
b) Developing the school’s
curricular and educational goals ------- A A A
c) Monitoring teachers’
implementation of the
school’s educational goals
in their teaching ------------------------ A A A
d) Monitoring students’ learning
progress to ensure that the school’s
educational goals are reached --------- A A A
e) Keeping an orderly
atmosphere in the school -------------- A A A
f) Addressing disruptive
student behavior ----------------------- A A A
g) Advising teachers who have
questions or problems with
their teaching --------------------------- A A A
h) Initiating educational
projects or improvements -------------- A A A
i) Participating in professional
development activities specifically
for school principals -------------------- A A A
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51–75%
More than
75%
a) Recognize most of the
letters of the alphabet --------- A A A A
b) Read some words--------------- A A A A
c) Read sentences ----------------- A A A A
d) Write letters of the alphabet --- A A A A
e) Write some words -------------- A A A A
f) Count up to 100 or higher ------ A A A A
g) Recognize written
numbers from 1-100 ----------- A A A A
h) Write numbers from 1-100 ----- A A A A
97
TIMSS 2015
Grade 8 School Questionnaire (DRAFT)
School Enrollment
and Characteristics
98
1
5
What is the total enrollment of students in your
school as of ?
A. How many people live in the city, town, or area
where your school is located?
_Check one circle only.
_____________ students
More than 500,000 people --- A
Write in a number.
100,001 to 500,000 people --- A
50,001 to 100,000 people --- A
15,001 to 50,000 people --- A
3,001 to 15,000 people --- A
3,000 people or fewer --- A
2
What is the total enrollment of
students in your school as of ?
_____________ students
B. Which best describes the immediate area in which
your school is located?
Write in a number.
_Check one circle only.
3
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have the following backgrounds?
Check one circle for each line.
11 to 25%
26 to 50%
More than
50%
a) Come from economically
disadvantaged homes ---------- A A A A
Urban–Densely populated --- A
Suburban–On fringe or
outskirts of urban area --- A
Medium size city or large town --- A
0 to 10%
Small town or village --- A
Remote rural --- A
b) Come from economically
affluent homes ----------------- A A A A
4
Approximately what percentage of students in
your school have as their native
language?
_Check one circle only.
More than 90% --- A
76 to 90% --- A
51 to 75% --- A
26 to 50% --- A
25% or less --- A
DRAFT School Questionnaire
1
Instructional Time
Resources and Technology
7
6
What is the total number of computers including
tablets (such as iPads) that can be used for
instructional purposes by students?
For the students in your school:
A. How many days per year is your school open for
instruction?
___________computers
__________days
Write in the number.
Write in the number.
B. What is the total instructional time, excluding
breaks, in a typical day?
_________hours and __________minutes
Write in the number of hours and minutes.
One hour has 60 minutes.
C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school
open for instruction?
_Check one circle only.
6 days---- A
5 1/2 days---- A
5 days---- A
4 1/2 days---- A
4 days---- A
Other---- A
2
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A. Does your school have a science laboratory that
can be used by students?
_Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
B. Do teachers usually have assistance available when
students are conducting science experiments?
_Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
100
9
Does your school have a school library?
_Check one circle only.
Yes---- A
No---- A
(If No, go to #10)
If Yes,
A. Approximately how many books (print and digital)
with different titles does your school library have
(exclude magazines and periodicals)?
_Check one circle in each column.
Print
250 or fewer---- A
251–500---- A
501–2,000---- A
2,001–5,000---- A
5,001–10,000---- A
More than 10,000---- A
Digital
A
A
A
A
A
A
B. Approximately how many titles of magazines and
other periodicals (print and digital) does your
school library have?
_Check one circle in each column.
Print
0---- A
1–5---- A
6–10---- A
11–30---- A
31 or more---- A
Digital
A
A
A
A
A
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3
101
10
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or inadequacy
of the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Check one circle for each line.
Not at all
Not at all
A little
Some
A little
A lot
A. General School Resources
a) Instructional materials (e.g.,
textbooks)----------------------- A A A A
b) Supplies (e.g., papers,
pencils)-------------------------- A A A A
c) School buildings and
grounds------------------------- A A A A
d) Heating/cooling and lighting
systems-------------------------- A A A A
e) Instructional space (e.g.,
classrooms)---------------------- A A A A
f) Technologically competent
staff------------------------------ A A A A
g) Audio-visual resources
for delivery of instruction
(e.g. interactive white
boards, digital projectors)------ A A A A
h) Computer technology for
teaching and learning
(e.g. computers or tablets
such as iPads for
student use)--------------------- A A A A
Some
A lot
B. Resources for Mathematics
Instruction
a) Teachers with a specialization
in mathematics----------------- A A A A
b) Computer software/
applications for
mathematics instruction-------- A A A A
c) Library resources relevant
to mathematics instruction----- A A A A
d) Calculators for mathematics
instruction----------------------- A A A A
C. Resources for Science
Instruction
a) Teachers with a
specialization in science-------- A A A A
b) Computer software/
applications for
science instruction-------------- A A A A
c) Library resources relevant
to science instruction----------- A A A A
d) Calculators for science
instruction----------------------- A A A A
e) Science equipment and
materials------------------------ A A A A
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DRAFT School Questionnaire
Involving Parents in Your School
102
11
How often does your school do the following for
parents in general?
Check one circle for each line.
Never
Once a year
2–3 times a year
More than
3 times a
year
a) Inform parents about the
overall academic achievement
of the school (e.g., results of
national tests, results of
inspections of learning)--------- A A A A
b) Inform parents about the
educational goals and
pedagogical principles of
the school----------------------- A A A A
c) Provide parents with
additional learning materials
(e.g., books, computer
software) for their child to
use at home -------------------- A A A A
d) Organize workshops or
seminars for parents on
learning or pedagogical
issues---------------------------- A A A A
DRAFT School Questionnaire
5
School Emphasis
on Academic Success
103
12
How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Check one circle for each line.
Exemplary
Exemplary
High
Medium
High
Low
Medium
Low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- A A A A
j) Students’ desire to do
well in school-------------------- A A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- A A A A
k) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals--------- A A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement-------- A A A A
l) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
in school------------------------- A A A A
d) Teachers’ working together
to improve student
achievement-------------------- A A A A
m) Clarity of the school’s
educational objectives--------- A A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- A A A A
n) Collaboration between
school leadership and
teachers to plan instruction---- A A A A
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- A A A A
o) Amount of instructional
support provided by
school leadership--------------- A A A A
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- A A A A
p) School leadership’s
support for professional
development-------------------- A A A A
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- A A A A
i) Parental pressure for the
school to maintain high
academic standards------------- A A A A
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Check one circle for each line.
DRAFT School Questionnaire
104
13
To what degree is each of the following a problem
among