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versions of TIMSS 2015 field test questionnaires are included here for review. The TIMSS 2015 main study
questionnaires will be subsets of these final field test questionnaires, with possible edits and the addition of the U.S.
adaptations described in Appendix C2 and a small set of questions that were added during the international meeting of
TIMSS national research coordinators in mid-August, 2014, described in Appendix C3.
The final U.S.-adapted TIMSS Advanced Field Test background questionnaires were submitted on January 31, 2014, as
TIMSS:2015 Field Test and Recruitment for Field Test and Main Study – Final Questionnaire Versions Change Request
(OMB# 1850-0695 v.4). These U.S. national versions reflect all U.S. adaptations that have been made to the final
international field test versions of the TIMSS Advanced instruments. The student background questionnaires appear in
the back of each student’s test booklet. Because the cognitive items must be kept secure, the two versions that appear
here include a blank page after the cover of the student test booklet. This blank page replaces the entirety of the
cognitive instrument.
The international versions of the TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced 2015 main study questionnaires will be finalized in late
September 2014. At that time, NCES will propose to the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational
Achievement (IEA) adaptions to the U.S. context (e.g., U.S. spelling and other conventions). The final (approved by
IEA) TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced 2015 main study questionnaires including the U.S. adaptations will become
available in October 2014, when NCES will submit them to OMB as a change request (83C).
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resources, gather the data needed” will not be included on the student questionnaire):
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Education, and authorized by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C., § 9543). Your responses are protected by
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APPENDIX C1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TIMSS 2015 Grades 4 and 8 Field Test Instruments
TIMSS 2015 Grade 4 Student Questionnaire (International)
TIMSS 2015 Grade 8 Student Questionnaire (International)
TIMSS 2015 Grade 4 Teacher Questionnaire (International)
TIMSS 2015 Grade 8 Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire (International)
TIMSS 2015 Grade 8 Science Teacher Questionnaire (International)
TIMSS 2015 Grade 4 School Questionnaire (International)
TIMSS 2015 Grade 8 School Questionnaire (International)
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TIMSS Advanced 2015 Grade 12 Field Test Instruments
TIMSS Advanced 2015 Student Questionnaire: Advanced Mathematics (U.S. national version)
TIMSS Advanced 2015 Student Questionnaire: Physics (U.S. national version)
TIMSS Advanced 2015 Teacher Questionnaire: Advanced Mathematics (U.S. national version)
TIMSS Advanced 2015 Teacher Questionnaire: Physics (U.S. national version)
TIMSS Advanced 2015 School Questionnaire (U.S. national version)
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Student
Questionnaire
Field Test Version
© IEA, 2013
Directions
3
In this booklet, you will find questions about you and what you think. For each
question, you should choose the answer you think is best.
Let us take a few minutes to practice the kinds of questions you will answer in this
booklet.
Example 1 is one kind of question you will find in this booklet.
Example 1
Do you go to school?
Fill one circle only.
Yes --
A
No --
A
Example 2 is another kind of question you will find in this booklet.
Example 2
How often do you do these things?
Fill one circle for each line.
1
2
Every day
or almost
every day
Once or
twice a
week
Once or
twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) I talk with my friends ------------------
A
A
A
A
b) I play sports -------------------------------
A
A
A
A
c) I ride a skateboard ----------------------
A
A
A
A
Student Questionnaire
4
Example 3 is another kind of question you will find in this booklet.
Example 3
What do you think? Tell how much you agree with these
statements.
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) Watching movies is fun ---------------
A
A
A
A
b) I like eating ice cream -----------------
A
A
A
A
c) I do not like waking up early --------
A
A
A
A
d) I enjoy doing chores --------------------
A
A
A
A
• Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.
• Fill in the circle next to or under your answer.
decide to change your answer, draw an
through your first answer,
• Iflikeyouthis:
.
Then,
fi
ll
in
the
circle
next
to
or
under
your new answer.
A
for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to
• Ask
answer.
Student Questionnaire
2
3
About you
5
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
A
February -- A
March -- A
April -- A
May -- A
June -- A
July -- A
August -- A
September -- A
October -- A
November -- A
December -- A
2002 --
January --
3
2
4>Student
StudentQuestionnaire
Questionnaire
2003 -2004 -2005 -2006 -2007 -2008 -Other --
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
6
G3
How often do you speak at home?
Fill one circle only.
I always speak
at home --
A
I almost always speak
at home --
A
I sometimes speak and sometimes speak
another language at home --
A
I never speak at home --
A
Student Questionnaire
4
3
7
G4
About how many books are there in your home? (Do not
count magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)
Fill one circle only.
5
4
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
Enough to fill three or more bookcases
(more than 200) --
A
This shows more than 200 books
4>Student
StudentQuestionnaire
Questionnaire
8
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 is shared with other
people at home ----------------------------
A
A
c) Study desk/table for your use --------
A
A
d) Your own room ----------------------------
A
A
e) Internet connection----------------------
A
A
f)
Your own mobile phone ----------------
A
A
g) A gaming system
(e.g., PlayStation®, Wii®, XBox®) --
A
A
h) -------------------------------------
A
A
i)
-------------------------------------
A
A
j)
-------------------------------------
A
A
k) -------------------------------------
A
A
Student Questionnaire
6
5
9
G6
How often do you use a computer or tablet (such as iPad)
in each of these places?
Fill one circle for each line.
7
6
Every day
or almost
every day
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
4>Student
StudentQuestionnaire
Questionnaire
Your School
10
G7
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
a little
Disagree
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
d) I like to see my classmates
at school ------------------------------------
A
A
A
A
e) I like to go to school to
see my friends ----------------------------
A
A
A
A
Teachers at my school are
fair to me ----------------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) My teachers respect my ideas -------
A
A
A
A
h) I am proud to go to this school ------
A
A
A
A
i)
A
A
A
A
f)
I learn a lot in school -------------------
Student Questionnaire
8
7
11
G8
During this year, how often have other students from
your school done any of the following things to you
(in person or through text messages, e-mails, or the
Internet)?
Fill one circle for each line.
At least
once a
week
Once or
twice
a month
A few
times
a year
Never
a) Made fun of me or
called me names -------------------------
A
A
A
A
b) Left me out of their games
or activities --------------------------------
A
A
A
A
c) Spread lies about me -------------------
A
A
A
A
d) Stole something from me -------------
A
A
A
A
e) Hit or hurt me (e.g., shoving,
hitting, kicking) --------------------------
A
A
A
A
Made me do things I didn’t
want to do ---------------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) Shared embarrassing
information about me -------------------
A
A
A
A
h) Threatened me ----------------------------
A
A
A
A
f)
9
8
4>Student
StudentQuestionnaire
Questionnaire
Mathematics in school
12
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
a little
Disagree
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
It is important to do well
in mathematics --------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) I like any schoolwork that
involves numbers ------------------------
A
A
A
A
h) I like to solve mathematics
problems -----------------------------------
A
A
A
A
f)
i)
I look forward to
mathematics lessons -------------------
A
A
A
A
j)
Mathematics is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------
A
A
A
A
k) Learning mathematics is
important for my future ---------------
A
A
A
A
Student Questionnaire
10
1
13
MS2
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
a little
Disagree
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
make me think ---------------------------
A
A
A
A
My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) My teacher links new lessons
to what I already know ----------------
A
A
A
A
h) My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics ------------------------------
A
A
A
A
f)
11
2
Student Questionnaire
14
MS2
(continued)
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
a little
Disagree
a lot
i)
My teacher expects me to succeed
in mathematics --------------------------
A
A
A
A
j)
My teacher lets me show what
I have learned ----------------------------
A
A
A
A
k) My teacher wants me to keep
working on mathematics problems
until I solve them -----------------------
A
A
A
A
My teacher does a variety of
things to help us learn -----------------
A
A
A
A
m) My teacher tells me how to do
better when I make a mistake ------
A
A
A
A
n) My teacher notices when I do not
understand something -----------------
A
A
A
A
o) My teacher listens to what I
have to say ---------------------------------
A
A
A
A
l)
Student Questionnaire
12
3
15
MS3
How much do you agree with these statements about
mathematics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
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 nervous ----
A
A
A
A
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)
A
A
A
A
f)
13
4
Mathematics makes me confused ---
Student Questionnaire
Science in school
16
MS4
How much do you agree with these statements about
learning science?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
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) I look forward to learning science
in school ------------------------------------
A
A
A
A
i)
Science teaches me how things in
the world work ---------------------------
A
A
A
A
j)
I like to do science experiments ----
A
A
A
A
k) Science is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
l)
Learning science is important
for my future -----------------------------
Student Questionnaire
14
5
17
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
a little
Disagree
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 make me think --------------------
A
A
A
A
My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) My teacher links new lessons to
what I already know -------------------
A
A
A
A
h) My teacher is good at
explaining science -----------------------
A
A
A
A
f)
15
6
Student Questionnaire
18
MS5
(continued)
How much do you agree with these statements about
your science lessons?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Disagree
a lot
a little
a little
a lot
i)
My teacher expects me to
succeed in science -----------------------
A
A
A
A
j)
My teacher lets me show what
I have learned ----------------------------
A
A
A
A
k) My teacher wants me to keep
working on science problems
until I solve them -----------------------
A
A
A
A
My teacher does a variety of things
to help us learn ---------------------------
A
A
A
A
m) My teacher tells me how to do
better when I make a mistake ------
A
A
A
A
n) My teacher notices when I do not
understand something -----------------
A
A
A
A
o) My teacher listens to what I
have to say ---------------------------------
A
A
A
A
l)
Student Questionnaire
16
7
19
MS6
How much do you agree with these statements about
science?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
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
Science is harder for me
than any other subject -----------------
A
A
A
A
g) Science makes me confused ----------
A
A
A
A
f)
17
8
Student Questionnaire
20
Thank You!
Thank you for filling out the questionnaire!
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Student
Questionnaire
Field Test Version
© IEA, 2013
International Association
for the Evaluation of
Educational Achievement
timssandpirls.bc.edu
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Identification Label
TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY
Student
Questionnaire
Field Test Version
© IEA, 2013
Directions
23
In this booklet, you will find questions about yourself. Some questions ask for facts
while other questions ask for your opinion.
Each question is followed by a number of answers. Shade in the circle next to or
under the answer of your choice as shown in Examples 1, 2, and 3.
Example 1
Do you go to school?
Fill one circle only.
Yes -- A
No -- A
Example 2
How often do you do these things?
Fill one circle for each line.
1
Every day
or almost
every day
Once or
twice a
week
Once or
twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) I talk with my friends ------------------
A
A
A
A
b) I play sports -------------------------------
A
A
A
A
c) I ride a skateboard ----------------------
A
A
A
A
Student Questionnaire
24
Example 3
What do you think? Tell how much you agree with these
statements.
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) Watching movies is fun ---------------
A
A
A
A
b) I like eating ice cream -----------------
A
A
A
A
c) I do not like waking up early --------
A
A
A
A
d) I enjoy doing chores --------------------
A
A
A
A
• Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.
• Fill in the circle next to or under your answer.
• If you decide to change your answer, draw an through your first answer,
like this:
A.
Then, fill in the circle next to or under your new answer.
• Ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to answer.
Student Questionnaire
2
About you
25
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
A
February -- A
March -- A
April -- A
May -- A
June -- A
July -- A
August -- A
September -- A
October -- A
November -- A
December -- A
1997 --
January --
3
Student Questionnaire
1998 -1999 -2000 -2001 -2002 -2003 -2004 -2005 -Other --
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Student Questionnaire
1
26
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
Enough to fill three or more bookcases
(more than 200) -- A
2
Student Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
4
27
5
How many digital information devices are there in your
home? Count computers, tablets, smartphones, smart
TVs, and e-readers. (Do not count other devices.)
Fill one circle only.
None -- A
1-3 devices -- A
4-6 devices -- A
7-10 devices -- A
More than 10 devices -- A
6
Do you have any of these things at your home?
Fill one circle for each line.
Yes
No
A
A
A
Study desk/table for your use -------- A
Your own room ---------------------------- A
Internet connection---------------------- A
Your own mobile phone ---------------- A
A
A
A
A
A
a) A computer or tablet (such as
iPad) of your own -----------------------b) A computer or tablet (such as iPad)
that is shared with other people
at home-------------------------------------c)
d)
e)
f)
5
g) A gaming system
(e.g., PlayStation®, Wii®, XBox®) --
A
A
h) -------------------------------------
A
A
i)
-------------------------------------
A
A
j)
-------------------------------------
A
A
k) -------------------------------------
A
A
Student Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
3
28
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
4
Student Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
6
29
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
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
7
Student Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
5
30
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
11
How often do you use a computer or tablet (such as iPad)
in each of these places?
Fill one circle for each line.
6
Every day
or almost
every day
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
Student Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
8
31
12
Do you use the Internet to do any of the following tasks
for schoolwork (including classroom tasks, homework,
studying outside of class)?
Fill one circle for each line.
Yes
No
a) Access the textbook or other
course materials --------------------------
A
A
b) Access assignments posted
online by my teacher --------------------
A
A
c) Collaborate with classmates
on assignments or projects ------------
A
A
d) Communicate with the teacher ------
A
A
e) Find information, articles, or
tutorials to aid in understanding
mathematics -------------------------------
A
A
A
A
f)
9
Find information, articles, or
tutorials to aid in
understanding science ------------------
Student Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
7
Your School
32
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
a little
Disagree
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
d) I like to see my classmates
at school ------------------------------------
A
A
A
A
e) I like to go to school to see
my friends ---------------------------------
A
A
A
A
Teachers at my school are
fair to me ----------------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) My teachers respect my ideas -------
A
A
A
A
h) I am proud to go to
this school ---------------------------------
A
A
A
A
i)
A
A
A
A
f)
8
I learn a lot in school -------------------
Student Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
10
33
14
During this year, how often have other students from
your school done any of the following things to you
(in person or through text messages, e-mails, or the
Internet)?
Fill one circle for each line.
At least
once a
week
Once or
twice
a month
A few
times
a year
Never
a) Made fun of me or
called me names -------------------------
A
A
A
A
b) Left me out of their games
or activities --------------------------------
A
A
A
A
c) Spread lies about me -------------------
A
A
A
A
d) Stole something from me -------------
A
A
A
A
e) Hit or hurt me (e.g., shoving,
hitting, kicking) --------------------------
A
A
A
A
Made me do things I didn’t
want to do ---------------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) Shared embarrassing information
about me -----------------------------------
A
A
A
A
h) Posted embarrassing things
about me online --------------------------
A
A
A
A
i)
A
A
A
A
f)
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Threatened me ----------------------------
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Mathematics in School
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15
How much do you agree with these statements about
learning mathematics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
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
It is important to do well
in mathematics --------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) I like any schoolwork that
involves numbers ------------------------
A
A
A
A
h) I like to solve
mathematics problems ----------------
A
A
A
A
f)
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i)
I look forward to
mathematics class ----------------------
A
A
A
A
j)
Mathematics is one of
my favorite subjects --------------------
A
A
A
A
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16
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
a little
Disagree
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
make me think ---------------------------
A
A
A
A
My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) My teacher links new lessons
to what I already know ----------------
A
A
A
A
h) My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics ------------------------------
A
A
A
A
f)
13
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16
(continued)
How much do you agree with these statements about
your mathematics lessons?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
i)
My teacher expects me to succeed
in mathematics --------------------------
A
A
A
A
j)
My teacher lets me show what
I have learned ----------------------------
A
A
A
A
k) My teacher wants me to keep
working on mathematics problems
until I solve them -----------------------
A
A
A
A
My teacher does a variety of
things to help us learn -----------------
A
A
A
A
m) My teacher tells me how to do
better when I make a mistake ------
A
A
A
A
n) My teacher notices when I do not
understand something -----------------
A
A
A
A
o) My teacher listens to what
I have to say ------------------------------
A
A
A
A
l)
12
Agree
a lot
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17
How much do you agree with these statements about
mathematics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
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
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
A
A
A
A
f)
i)
15
Mathematics makes me
confused ------------------------------------
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18
How much do you agree with these statements about
mathematics?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
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
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
A
A
A
A
f)
i)
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It is important to do well
in my mathematics class --------------
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Science in School
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19
How much do you agree with these statements about
learning science?
Fill one circle for each line.
17
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
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) I look forward to learning
science in school -------------------------
A
A
A
A
i)
Science teaches me how things
in the world work -----------------------
A
A
A
A
j)
I like to conduct science
experiments -------------------------------
A
A
A
A
k) Science is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------
A
A
A
A
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40
20
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
a little
Disagree
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
make me think ---------------------------
A
A
A
A
My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) My teacher links new lessons
to what I already know ----------------
A
A
A
A
h) My teacher is good at explaining
science --------------------------------------
A
A
A
A
f)
16
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20
(continued)
How much do you agree with these statements about
your science lessons?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
i)
My teacher expects me to succeed
in science ----------------------------------
A
A
A
A
j)
My teacher lets me show what
I have learned ----------------------------
A
A
A
A
k) My teacher wants me to keep
working on science problems
until I solve them -----------------------
A
A
A
A
My teacher does a variety of
things to help us learn -----------------
A
A
A
A
m) My teacher tells me how to do
better when I make a mistake ------
A
A
A
A
n) My teacher notices when I do not
understand something -----------------
A
A
A
A
o) My teacher listens to what
I have to say ------------------------------
A
A
A
A
l)
19
Agree
a lot
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42
21
How much do you agree with these statements about
science?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
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) I am good at working out
difficult science problems -------------
A
A
A
A
My teacher tells me I am good
at science ----------------------------------
A
A
A
A
g) Science is harder for me than
any other subject ------------------------
A
A
A
A
h) Science makes me confused ----------
A
A
A
A
f)
18
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43
22
How much do you agree with these statements about
science?
Fill one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
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
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
A
A
A
A
f)
i)
21
It is important to do well
in my science class ----------------------
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Homework
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23
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.
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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45
24
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
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25
Do you attend extra lessons outside of school in the
following subjects?
Fill one circle for each line.
22
Yes,
to excel
in school
Yes,
to not
fall behind
No
a) Mathematics ------------------------------
A
A
A
b) Science --------------------------------------
A
A
A
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Thank You!
Thank you for filling out the questionnaire!
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TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY
Student
Questionnaire
Field Test Version
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for the Evaluation of
Educational Achievement
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Teacher
Questionnaire
Field Test Version
© IEA, 2013
Teacher Questionnaire
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2015
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Since TIMSS is an international study and all
(Trends in International Mathematics and Science
countries are using the same questionnaire, you may
Study), an educational research project sponsored
find that some of the questions seem unusual or are
by the International Association for the Evaluation
not entirely relevant to you or schools in .
of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures
Nevertheless, it is important that you do your best to
trends in student achievement in mathematics and
answer all of the questions so comparisons can be
science and studies differences in national education
made across countries in the studies.
systems in more than 60 countries in order to help
improve teaching and learning worldwide.
This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of
students, and seeks information
about teachers’ academic and professional
It is estimated that you will need approximately
35 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We
appreciate the time and effort that this takes and
thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
When you have completed the questionnaire,
backgrounds, classroom resources, instructional
please place it in the accompanying envelope and
practices, and attitudes toward teaching. Since your
return it to:
class has been selected as part of a nationwide
sample, your responses are very important in
.
helping to describe primary/elementary education in
.
Thank you.
Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer
to the “TIMSS class” or “this class”. This is the class
that is identified on the front of this booklet, and
which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school.
If you teach some but not all of the students in the
TIMSS class, please think only of the students that
you teach when answering these class-specific
questions. It is important that you answer each
question carefully so that the information that
you provide reflects your situation as accurately as
possible.
TIMSS 2015
About You
52
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
Yes
Please round to the nearest whole number.
G2
No
A
b) Education—Secondary ------------------------- A
c) Mathematics ------------------------------------- A
d) Science ------------------------------------------- A
e) ----------------------------- A
f) Other --------------------------------------------- A
a) Education—Primary/Elementary --------------
Are you female or male?
Check one circle only.
A
Male -- A
Female --
G3
How old are you?
Check one circle only.
A
25–29 -- A
30–39 -- A
40–49 -- A
50–59 -- A
60 or more -- A
Under 25 --
A
A
A
A
A
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.
Yes
No
A
b) Science ------------------------------------------- A
c) Language/reading ------------------------------- A
d) Other subject ------------------------------------ A
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------
G4
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
A
A
A
A
Check one circle only.
Did not complete ---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
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School Emphasis on Academic Success
53
G6
How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Check one circle for each line.
Check one circle for each line.
Very high
Very high
High
High
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Very
low
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals --- A
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum -------- A
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement------- A
d) Teachers working together
to improve student
achievement ------------------- A
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A
A
A
A
A A
A A
A A
A A
A
A
A
A
e) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students ---------------- A
A
A A
A
f) Parental involvement
in school activities ------------- A
A
A A
A
g) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn ------------------ A
A
A A
A
h) Parental expectations for
student achievement ---------- A
A
A A
A
i) Parental support for
student achievement ---------- A
A
A A
A
j) Parental pressure for the
school to maintain high
academic standards ------------ A
A
A A
A
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k) Students’ desire to do
well in school------------------- A
A
A A
A
l) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- A
A
A A
A
m) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
in school ------------------------ A
A
A A
A
n) Clarity of the school’s
educational objectives --------- A
A
A A
A
o) Collaboration between
school leadership and
teachers to plan instruction --- A
A
A A
A
p) Amount of instructional
support provided to teachers
by school leadership ----------- A
A
A A
A
A
r) Teachers’ job satisfaction------- A A
A A
A A
A
A
q) School leadership’s
support for teachers’
professional development ----- A
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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.
In your current school, how severe is each problem?
Check one circle for each line.
Not a problem
Check one circle for each line.
Minor problem
Agree a lot
Moderate problem
Agree a little
Serious
problem
Disagree a little
Disagree
a lot
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood ---------- A
a) The school building needs
significant repair -------------- A
A
A A
A
b) I feel safe at this school -------- A A
A A
A A
b) 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
c) Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies -------- A
A
A A
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ----------------- A
A
A A
d) The school classrooms are
not cleaned often enough ----- A
A
A A
f ) The students respect
school property ---------------- A
A
A A
e) The school classrooms need
maintenance work ------------ A
A
A A
g) This school has clear rules
about student conduct -------- A
A
A A
f) Teachers do not have
adequate technological
resources ----------------------- A
A
A A
A A
g) Teachers do not have
adequate support for
using technology -------------- A
A
A A
h) There are too many
students in the classes -------- A
A
A A
i) Teachers have too many
teaching hours ----------------- A
A
A A
j) Teachers have too much
material to cover
in classes ----------------------- A
A
A A
h) This school's rules are
enforced in a fair and
consistent manner ------------- A
A
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About Being a Teacher
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G10
G9
How often do you have the following types of
interactions with other teachers?
Check one circle for each line.
How frequently do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Check one circle for each line.
Very Often
Very Often
Often
Often
Sometimes
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
Never or
almost
never
a) Discuss how to teach
a particular topic -------------- A
b) Collaborate in planning
and preparing instructional
materials ----------------------- A
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A
A
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
e) Work together to
try out new ideas -------------- A
A
A A
f) Go to other teachers
for help ------------------------ A
A
A A
g) Work as a group on
implementing the
curriculum --------------------- A
A
A A
h) Work with teachers from
other grades to ensure
continuity in learning --------- A
A
A A
i) Participate in teacher
mentoring --------------------- A
A
A A
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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
d) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------ A
A
e) My work inspires me ----------- A A
f) I am proud of the work I do --- A A
g) I am frustrated as a teacher ---- A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
h) I am supported by the
teachers at my school ---------- A
A
A A
i) I am going to continue
teaching for as long as I can --- A
A
A A
About Teaching the
TIMSS Class
G11
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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
About half the lessons
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.
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) Ask questions to elicit
reasons and explanations ----- A
A
A A
d) Ask questions to check
that students understand
what I am teaching ----------- A
A
A A
e) Encourage all students to
improve their performance --- A
A
A A
f) Praise students for
good performance ------------- A
A
A A
g) Bring interesting materials
to class ------------------------- A
A
A A
h) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises
that require them to
go beyond the instruction ----- A
A
A A
i) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ----------------------- A
A
A A
j) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ---- A
A
A A
k) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------ A
A
A A
l) Encourage students to
express their ideas in class ---- A
A
A A
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G14
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Check one circle for each line.
Not at all
Some
A lot
a) Students lacking prerequisite
knowledge or skills ------------ A
A
A
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition --------- A
A
A
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep -------------- A
A
A
A
e) Disruptive students ----------- A A
f) Uninterested students --------- A A
A
A
A
d) Students with special needs
(e.g., physical disabilities,
mental or emotional/
psychological impairment) ---- A
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Teaching Mathematics to the
TIMSS Class
58
M3
Questions M1–M3 ask about mathematics
instruction for the students in
the TIMSS class.
In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do
you ask students to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
M1
Every or almost every lesson
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching mathematics to the students in this class?
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week
Please convert the number of hours into 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 the highest
achieving 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 ---------------- 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
a) Listen to me explain new
mathematics content ---------- A
A
A A
b) Listen to me explain how to
solve problems ---------------- A
A
A A
c) Memorize rules, procedures,
and facts ----------------------- A
A
A A
A A
A A
d) Work problems (individually or
with peers) with my guidance
e) Work problems together in the
whole class with direct
guidance from me ------------- A
A
A A
A
g) Explain their answers ---------- A A
A A
A A
f) Work problems (individually or
with peers) while I am occupied
by other tasks ------------------ A
h) Relate what they are
learning in mathematics
to their daily lives -------------- A
A
i) Take a written test or quiz ----- A A
j) Work in mixed ability groups -- A A
k) Work in same ability groups -- A A
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A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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M6
Questions M4–M6 ask about resources for
teaching mathematics to the
students in the TIMSS class.
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets such as iPads) available to use
during their mathematics lessons?
Check one circle only.
A
No --- A
Yes ---
M4
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
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
e) Internet resources -------------- A A
A
A
(If No, go to #M7)
If Yes,
B. How many of the computers have access to the
Internet?
Check one circle only.
A
Most --- A
Some --- A
None --- A
All ---
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers during
mathematics lessons?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
M5
Once or twice a
month
Are the students in this class permitted to use
calculators during mathematics lessons?
Check one circle only.
A
Yes, with restricted use --- A
No, calculators are not permitted - A
Yes, with unrestricted use ---
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Never or
almost
never
a) Explore mathematics
principles and concepts -------- A
A
b) Practice skills and procedures - A A
A A
A A
c) Look up ideas and
information -------------------- A
A A
A
Mathematics Topics Taught
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Question M7 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to the
students in the TIMSS 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
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and/or dividing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------- A
c) Concepts of multiples and factors; odd and even numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------- A
d) Concepts of fractions (fractions as parts of a whole or of a collection, or as a location on a number line) ----------------- A
e) Adding and subtracting with fractions, comparing and ordering fractions ------------------------------------------------- A
f) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering, adding and subtracting with decimals ----------------------- A
g) Number sentences (finding the missing number, modeling simple situations with number sentences) ------------------ A
h) Number patterns (extending number patterns and finding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ A
a) Concepts of whole numbers, including place value and ordering -----------------------------------------------------------
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B. Geometric Shapes and Measures
A
b) Comparing and drawing angles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
c) Using informal coordinate systems to locate points in a plane (e.g., in square B4) ----------------------------------------- A
d) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A
e) Reflections and rotations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
f) Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes ------------------------------------------------- A
g) Finding and estimating areas, perimeters, and volumes -------------------------------------------------------------------- A
a) Lines: measuring, estimating length of; parallel and perpendicular lines --------------------------------------------------
C. Data Display
A A A
b) Drawing conclusions from data displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A
a) Reading and representing data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, or pie charts ---------------------------------------
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Mathematics Assessment 61
Question M8 asks about mathematics
homework for the students in
the TIMSS class.
M8
Question M9 asks about mathematics
assessment for the students in
the TIMSS 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 ---
How much emphasis do you place on the
following sources to monitor students’ progress in
mathematics?
Check one circle for each line.
A
Major emphasis
(Go to #M9)
Some emphasis
Little or no
emphasis
A
1 or 2 times a week --- A
3 or 4 times a week --- A
Every day --- A
Less than once a week ---
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.
A
16–30 minutes --- A
31–60 minutes --- A
more than 60 minutes --- A
15 minutes or less ---
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
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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
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a) Evaluation of students’
ongoing work ------------------ A
A
A
b) Classroom tests (for
example, teacher-made or
textbook tests) ---------------- A
A
A
c) National or regional
achievement tests ------------- A
A
A
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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
A A
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction ------------ A A
c) Mathematics curriculum ------------------------ A A
a) Mathematics content ----------------------------
Check one circle only.
A
Less than 6 hours --- A
6–15 hours --- A
16–35 hours --- A
More than 35 hours --- A
None ---
d) Integrating information
technology into mathematics -------------------
A A
e) Mathematics assessment ----------------------- A A
f) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- A A
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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
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and/or dividing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------- A
c) Concepts of multiples and factors; odd and even numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------- A
d) Concepts of fractions (fractions as parts of a whole or of a collection, or as a location on a number line) ----------------- A
e) Adding and subtracting with fractions, comparing and ordering fractions ------------------------------------------------- A
f) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering, adding and subtracting with decimals ----------------------- A
g) Number sentences (finding the missing number, modeling simple situations with number sentences) ------------------ A
h) Number patterns (extending number patterns and finding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ A
a) Concepts of whole numbers, including place value and ordering -----------------------------------------------------------
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B. Geometric Shapes and Measures
A
b) Comparing and drawing angles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
c) Using informal coordinate systems to locate points in a plane (e.g., in square B4) ----------------------------------------- A
d) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A
e) Reflections and rotations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
f) Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes ------------------------------------------------- A
g) Finding and estimating areas, perimeters, and volumes -------------------------------------------------------------------- A
a) Lines: measuring, estimating length of; parallel and perpendicular lines --------------------------------------------------
C. Data Display
A A A A
b) Drawing conclusions from data displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A A A A
a) Reading and representing data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, or pie charts ---------------------------------------
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Teaching Science to the
TIMSS Class
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S2
Questions S1–S3 ask about science instruction
for the students in the
TIMSS class.
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
S1
Not 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.
A
No --- A
Yes ---
B. Please estimate the time that you spend on science
topics with students in this class.
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
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 the highest
achieving 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 ---------------------- 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
m) Teach science using inquiry
methods ----------------------- A
A
A
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Resources for Teaching Science
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S3
Questions S4–S5 ask about resources for
teaching science to the students
in the TIMSS class.
In teaching science to the students in this class, how
often do you ask them to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Listen to me explain
new science content ----------- A
A A
b) Observe natural phenomena
such as the weather or a
plant growing and describe
what they see ------------------ A
A
A A
c) Watch me demonstrate an
experiment or investigation --- A
A
A A
d) Design or plan experiments
or investigations --------------- A
A
A A
e) Conduct experiments or
investigations ------------------ A
A
A A
f) Present data from experiments
or investigations --------------- A
A
A A
g) Interpret data from experiments
or investigations --------------- A
A
A A
h) Use evidence from experiments
or investigations to support
conclusions -------------------- A
A
A A
i) Read their textbooks or
other resource materials ------ A
A
A A
j) Have students memorize
facts and principles ------------ A
A
A A
k) Give explanations about
something they are
studying ----------------------- A
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
l) Relate what they are
learning in science to
their daily lives ---------------- A
A
n) Take a written test or quiz ----- A
o) Work in mixed ability groups -- A
p) Work in same ability groups -- A
m) Do field work outside the class
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A
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
A
A
A
A
A
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a) Textbooks ---------------------- A
A
A
b) Workbooks or
worksheets -------------------- A
A
A
c) Science equipment and
materials ----------------------- A
A
A
A
e) Internet resources ------------- A A
A
A
d) Computer software/
applications (apps) for
science instruction ------------- A
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S5
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets such as iPads) available to use
during their science lessons?
Check one circle only.
A
No --- A
Yes ---
(If No, go to #S6)
If Yes,
B. How many of the computers have access to the
Internet?
Check one circle only.
A
Most --- A
Some --- A
None --- A
All ---
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers 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
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Science Topics Taught
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Question S6 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to the
students in the TIMSS 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 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
a) Major body structures and their functions in humans and other organisms (plants and animals) ------------------------
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
b) Classification of objects/materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume, magnetic attraction) ----- A
c) Forming and separating mixtures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
d) Familiar chemical changes in materials (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking) --------------------------------------- A
e) Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., the Sun, electricity, water, wind/electricity, heat) -------- A
f) Light (e.g., sources, behavior) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A
g) Electricity and simple electrical systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
h) Magnetic attraction and repulsion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
i) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) --------------------------------------------------------- A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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
b) Water on Earth (location, types, and movement) and air (composition, proof of its existence, uses) --------------------- A
c) Weather conditions from day to day or over the seasons ------------------------------------------------------------------- A
d) Fossils of animals and plants (age, location, formation) -------------------------------------------------------------------- A
e) Earth’s solar system (planets, Sun, Moon) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
f) Day, night, and shadows due to Earth’s rotation and its relationship to the Sun ------------------------------------------- A
g) Seasons related to Earth’s movement around the Sun ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A
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TIMSS class.
Question S7 asks about science homework for
the students in the
TIMSS 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 ---
How much emphasis do you place on the following
sources to monitor students’ progress in science?
Check one circle for each line.
Major emphasis
A
Some emphasis
(Go to #S8)
Little or no
emphasis
A
1 or 2 times a week --- A
3 or 4 times a week --- A
Every day --- A
Less than once a week ---
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.)
a) Evaluation of students’
ongoing work ------------------ A
A
A
b) Classroom tests (for
example, teacher-made or
textbook tests) ---------------- A
A
A
c) National or regional
achievement tests ------------- A
A
A
Check one circle only.
A
16–30 minutes --- A
31–60 minutes --- A
more than 60 minutes --- A
15 minutes or less ---
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
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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
A A
b) Science pedagogy/instruction ------------------ A A
c) Science curriculum ------------------------------ A A
a) Science content ----------------------------------
d) Integrating information
technology into science -------------------------
A A
e) Science assessment ------------------------------ A A
f) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- A A
g) Integrating science with other subjects
(e.g. mathematics, technology) -----------------
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Check one circle only.
A
Less than 6 hours --- A
6–15 hours --- A
16–35 hours --- A
More than 35 hours --- A
None ---
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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 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
a) Major body structures and their functions in humans and other organisms (plants and animals) ------------------------
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
b) Classification of objects/materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume, magnetic attraction) ----- A
c) Forming and separating mixtures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
d) Familiar chemical changes in materials (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking) --------------------------------------- A
e) Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., the Sun, electricity, water, wind/electricity, heat) -------- A
f) Light (e.g., sources, behavior) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A
g) Electricity and simple electrical systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
h) Magnetic attraction and repulsion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
i) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) --------------------------------------------------------- A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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
b) Water on Earth (location, types, and movement) and air (composition, proof of its existence, uses) --------------------- A
c) Weather conditions from day to day or over the seasons ------------------------------------------------------------------- A
d) Fossils of animals and plants (age, location, formation) -------------------------------------------------------------------- A
e) Earth’s solar system (planets, Sun, Moon) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
f) Day, night, and shadows due to Earth’s rotation and its relationship to the Sun ------------------------------------------- A
g) Seasons related to Earth’s movement around the Sun ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A
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Thank You
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have
put into completing this questionnaire.
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trends in student achievement in mathematics and
answer all of the questions so comparisons can be
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made across countries in the studies.
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improve teaching and learning worldwide.
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Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer
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to the “TIMSS class” or “this class”. This is the class
that is identified on the front of this booklet, and
which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school.
If you teach some but not all of the students in the
TIMSS class, please think only of the students that
you teach when answering these class-specific
questions. It is important that you answer each
question carefully so that the information that
you provide reflects your situation as accurately as
possible.
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About You
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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
Yes
Please round to the nearest whole number.
No
2
A
b) Biology ------------------------------------------- A
c) Physics ------------------------------------------- A
d) Chemistry ---------------------------------------- A
e) -------------------------------- A
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------ A
g) Education–Science ------------------------------ A
h) Education–General ------------------------------ A
i) Other --------------------------------------------- A
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------
Are you female or male?
Check one circle only.
A
Male --- A
Female ---
3
How old are you?
Check one circle only.
A
25–29 --- A
30–39 --- A
40–49 --- A
50–59 --- A
60 or more --- A
Under 25 ---
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
Check one circle only.
Did not complete ---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
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A
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School Emphasis on Academic Success
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6
How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Check one circle for each line.
Check one circle for each line.
Very high
Very high
High
High
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Very
low
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals --- A
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum -------- A
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement------- A
d) Teachers working together
to improve student
achievement ------------------- A
A
A
A
A A
A A
A A
A A
A
A
A
A
e) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students ---------------- A
A
A A
A
f) Parental involvement
in school activities ------------- A
A
A A
A
g) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn ------------------ A
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A
A
A A
A
h) Parental expectations for
student achievement ---------- A
A
A A
A
i) Parental support for
student achievement ---------- A
A
A A
A
j) Parental pressure for the
school to maintain high
academic standards ------------ A
A
A A
A
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k) Students’ desire to do
well in school------------------- A
A
A A
A
l) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- A
A
A A
A
m) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
in school ------------------------ A
A
A A
A
n) Clarity of the school’s
educational objectives --------- A
A
A A
A
o) Collaboration between
school leadership and
teachers to plan instruction --- A
A
A A
A
p) Amount of instructional
support provided to teachers
by school leadership ----------- A
A
A A
A
A
r) Teachers’ job satisfaction------- A A
A A
A A
A
A
q) School leadership’s
support for teachers’
professional development ----- A
School Climate
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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
Moderate problem
Agree a little
Serious
problem
Disagree a little
Disagree
a lot
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood ---------- A
a) The school building needs
significant repair -------------- A
A
A A
A
b) I feel safe at this school -------- A A
A A
A A
b) 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
c) Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies -------- A
A
A A
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ----------------- A
A
A A
d) The school classrooms are
not cleaned often enough ----- A
A
A A
f ) The students respect
school property ---------------- A
A
A A
e) The school classrooms need
maintenance work ------------ A
A
A A
g) This school has clear rules
about student conduct -------- A
A
A A
f) Teachers do not have
adequate technological
resources ----------------------- A
A
A A
A A
g) Teachers do not have
adequate support for
using technology -------------- A
A
A A
h) There are too many
students in the classes -------- A
A
A A
i) Teachers have too many
teaching hours ----------------- A
A
A A
j) Teachers have too much
material to cover
in classes ----------------------- A
A
A A
h) This school’s rules are
enforced in a fair and
consistent manner ------------- A
A
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About Being a Teacher
79
10
9
How often do you have the following types of
interactions with other teachers?
Check one circle for each line.
How frequently do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Check one circle for each line.
Very Often
Very Often
Often
Often
Sometimes
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
Never or
almost
never
a) Discuss how to teach
a particular topic -------------- A
b) Collaborate in planning
and preparing instructional
materials ----------------------- A
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A
A
A A
A A
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
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
e) My work inspires me ----------- A A
e) Work together to
try out new ideas -------------- A
A
A A
f) I am proud of the
work I do ----------------------- A
f) Go to other teachers
for help ------------------------ A
A
A A
g) Work as a group on
implementing the
curriculum --------------------- A
A
A A
h) Work with teachers from
other grades to ensure
continuity in learning --------- A
A
A A
i) Participate in teacher
mentoring --------------------- A
A
A A
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d) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------ A
A
g) I am frustrated as a teacher ---- A A
A A
A A
h) I am supported by the
teachers at my school ---------- A
A
A A
i) I am going to continue
teaching for as long as I can --- A
A
A A
About Teaching the
TIMSS Class
11
80
13
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
About half the lessons
12
Some lessons
How many students experience
difficulties understanding spoken ?
_____________ students in this class
Write in a number.
Never
a) Summarize what students
should have learned from
the lesson ---------------------- A
A
A A
b) Ask questions to elicit
reasons and explanations ----- A
A
A A
c) Ask questions to check
that students understand
what I am teaching ----------- A
A
A A
d) Encourage all students to
improve their performance --- A
A
A A
e) Praise students for
good performance ------------- A
A
A A
f) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises
that require them to
go beyond the instruction ----- A
A
A A
g) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ----------------------- A
A
A A
h) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ---- A
A
A A
i) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------ A
A
A A
j) Encourage students to
express their ideas in class ---- A
A
A A
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81
14
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Check one circle for each line.
Not at all
Some
A lot
a) Students lacking prerequisite
knowledge or skills ------------ A
A
A
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition --------- A
A
A
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep -------------- A
A
A
A
e) Disruptive students ----------- A A
f) Uninterested students --------- A A
A
A
A
d) Students with special needs
(e.g., physical disabilities,
mental or emotional/
psychological impairment) ---- A
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Teaching Mathematics to the
TIMSS Class
Questions 15-17 ask about mathematics
instruction for the students in
the TIMSS class.
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16
In teaching mathematics to this class, how confident
do you feel 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?
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
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 the highest
achieving 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 ---------------- 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
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83
17
In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do
you usually ask students to do the following?
Check one circle for each line.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Listen to me explain new
mathematics content ---------- A
A
A A
b) Listen to me explain how to
solve problems ---------------- A
A
A A
c) Memorize rules, procedures,
and facts ----------------------- A
A
A A
d) Work problems (individually
or with peers) with my
guidance ----------------------- A
A
A A
e) Work problems together in
the whole class with direct
guidance from me ------------- A
A
A A
A
g) Explain their answers ---------- A A
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
f) Work problems (individually
or with peers) while I am
occupied by other tasks ------- A
j) Work on problems for
which there is no
immediately obvious
method of solution ------------ A
A
k) Take a written test or quiz ----- A A
l) Work in mixed ability groups -- A A
m) Work in same ability groups -- A A
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A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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Resources for Teaching
Mathematics
84
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.
A
Yes, with restricted use --- A
No, calculators are not permitted - A
Yes, with unrestricted use ---
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
b) Workbooks or
worksheets -------------------- A
c) Concrete objects or
materials that help
students understand
quantities or procedures ------- A
A
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.
A
A
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
A
A
A
e) Internet resources -------------- A A
A
A
d) Computer software/
applications (apps) for
mathematics instruction------- A
(If No, go to #20)
a) Check answers ----------------- A
A
b) Do routine computations ------ A A
c) Solve complex problems ------ A A
d) Explore number concepts ----- A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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85
20
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets such as iPads) available to use
during their mathematics lessons?
Check one circle only.
A
No --- A
Yes ---
(If No, go to #21)
If Yes,
B. How many of the computers have access to
the Internet?
Check one circle only.
A
Most --- A
Some --- A
None --- A
All ---
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers 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
b) Practice skills and procedures - A A
c) Look up ideas and
information -------------------- A
A
d) Process and analyze data ------ A A
411
A A
A A
A A
A A
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Mathematics Topics Taught
86
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
b) Comparing and ordering rational numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
c) Computing with rational numbers (fractions, decimals, and integers) ----------------------------------------------------- A
d) Concepts of irrational numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
e) Problem solving involving percents or proportions -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
a) Computing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B. Algebra
A
b) Simple linear equations and inequalities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A
c) Simultaneous (two variables) equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A
d) Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences (extension, missing terms, generalization of patterns) ------- A
e) Representation of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, words, or equations ---------------------------------------- A
f) Properties of functions (slopes, intercepts, etc.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
a) Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
C. Geometry
A
b) Congruent figures and similar triangles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
c) Relationship between three-dimensional shapes and their two-dimensional representations --------------------------- A
d) Using appropriate measurement formulas for perimeters, circumferences, areas, surface areas, and volumes ----------- A
e) Points on the Cartesian plane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A
f) Translation, reflection, and rotation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
a) Geometric properties of angles and geometric shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, and other common polygons) ---------
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
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Mathematics Homework
Question 22 asks about mathematics homework
for the students in the TIMSS
class.
87
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
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
(Go to #23)
A
1 or 2 times a week --- A
3 or 4 times a week --- A
Every day --- A
Less than once a week ---
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.
A
16–30 minutes --- A
31–60 minutes --- A
61–90 minutes --- A
More than 90 minutes --- A
15 minutes or less ---
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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
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
Mathematics Assessment
Questions 23–25 ask about mathematics
assessment for the students in
the TIMSS class.
88
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
Sometimes
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
a) Evaluation of students’
ongoing work ------------------ A
A
A
b) Classroom tests (for
example, teacher-made or
textbook tests) ---------------- A
A
A
c) National or regional
achievement tests ------------- A
A
A
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
c) Questions requiring
explanations or
justifications ------------------- A
A
A
24
How often do you give a mathematics test or
examination to this class?
Check one circle only.
A
About every two weeks --- A
About once a month --- A
A few times a year --- A
Never --- A
About once a week ---
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Preparation to Teach
Mathematics
89
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 A
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction ------------ A A
c) Mathematics curriculum ------------------------ A A
a) Mathematics content ----------------------------
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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Check one circle only.
A
Less than 6 hours --- A
6–15 hours --- A
16–35 hours --- A
More than 35 hours --- A
None ---
90
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
b) Comparing and ordering rational numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
c) Computing with rational numbers (fractions, decimals, and integers) ----------------------------------------------------- A
d) Concepts of irrational numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
e) Problem solving involving percents or proportions -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
a) Computing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B. Algebra
A
b) Simple linear equations and inequalities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A
c) Simultaneous (two variables) equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A
d) Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences (extension, missing terms, generalization of patterns) ------- A
e) Representation of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, words, or equations ---------------------------------------- A
f) Properties of functions (slopes, intercepts, etc.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
a) Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
C. Geometry
A
b) Congruent figures and similar triangles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
c) Relationship between three-dimensional shapes and their two-dimensional representations --------------------------- A
d) Using appropriate measurement formulas for perimeters, circumferences, areas, surface areas, and volumes ----------- A
e) Points on the Cartesian plane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A
f) Translation, reflection, and rotation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A
a) Geometric properties of angles and geometric shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, and other common polygons) ---------
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
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Thank You
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have
put into completing this questionnaire.
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that is identified on the front of this booklet, and
which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school.
If you teach some but not all of the students in the
TIMSS class, please think only of the students that
you teach when answering these class-specific
questions. It is important that you answer each
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About You
96
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
Yes
Please round to the nearest whole number.
No
2
A
b) Biology ------------------------------------------- A
c) Physics ------------------------------------------- A
d) Chemistry ---------------------------------------- A
e) -------------------------------- A
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------ A
g) Education–Science ------------------------------ A
h) Education–General ------------------------------ A
i) Other --------------------------------------------- A
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------
Are you female or male?
Check one circle only.
A
Male --- A
Female ---
3
How old are you?
Check one circle only.
A
25–29 --- A
30–39 --- A
40–49 --- A
50–59 --- A
60 or more --- A
Under 25 ---
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
Check one circle only.
Did not complete ---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
---
A
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School Emphasis on Academic Success
97
6
How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Check one circle for each line.
Check one circle for each line.
Very high
Very high
High
High
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Very
low
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals --- A
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum -------- A
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement------- A
d) Teachers working together
to improve student
achievement ------------------- A
A
A
A
A A
A A
A A
A A
A
A
A
A
e) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students ---------------- A
A
A A
A
f) Parental involvement
in school activities ------------- A
A
A A
A
g) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn ------------------ A
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A
A
A A
A
h) Parental expectations for
student achievement ---------- A
A
A A
A
i) Parental support for
student achievement ---------- A
A
A A
A
j) Parental pressure for the
school to maintain high
academic standards ------------ A
A
A A
A
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k) Students’ desire to do
well in school------------------- A
A
A A
A
l) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- A
A
A A
A
m) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
in school ------------------------ A
A
A A
A
n) Clarity of the school’s
educational objectives --------- A
A
A A
A
o) Collaboration between
school leadership and
teachers to plan instruction --- A
A
A A
A
p) Amount of instructional
support provided to teachers
by school leadership ----------- A
A
A A
A
A
r) Teachers’ job satisfaction------- A A
A A
A A
A
A
q) School leadership’s
support for teachers’
professional development ----- A
School Climate
98
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
Moderate problem
Agree a little
Serious
problem
Disagree a little
Disagree
a lot
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood ---------- A
a) The school building needs
significant repair -------------- A
A
A A
A
b) I feel safe at this school -------- A A
A A
A A
b) 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
c) Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies -------- A
A
A A
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ----------------- A
A
A A
d) The school classrooms are
not cleaned often enough ----- A
A
A A
f ) The students respect
school property ---------------- A
A
A A
e) The school classrooms need
maintenance work ------------ A
A
A A
g) This school has clear rules
about student conduct -------- A
A
A A
f) Teachers do not have
adequate technological
resources ----------------------- A
A
A A
A A
g) Teachers do not have
adequate support for
using technology -------------- A
A
A A
h) There are too many
students in the classes -------- A
A
A A
i) Teachers have too many
teaching hours ----------------- A
A
A A
j) Teachers have too much
material to cover
in classes ----------------------- A
A
A A
h) This school’s rules are
enforced in a fair and
consistent manner ------------- A
A
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About Being a Teacher
99
10
9
How often do you have the following types of
interactions with other teachers?
Check one circle for each line.
How frequently do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Check one circle for each line.
Very Often
Very Often
Often
Often
Sometimes
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
Never or
almost
never
a) Discuss how to teach
a particular topic -------------- A
b) Collaborate in planning
and preparing instructional
materials ----------------------- A
45
A
A
A A
A A
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
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
e) My work inspires me ----------- A A
e) Work together to
try out new ideas -------------- A
A
A A
f) I am proud of the
work I do ----------------------- A
f) Go to other teachers
for help ------------------------ A
A
A A
g) Work as a group on
implementing the
curriculum --------------------- A
A
A A
h) Work with teachers from
other grades to ensure
continuity in learning --------- A
A
A A
i) Participate in teacher
mentoring --------------------- A
A
A A
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d) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------ A
A
g) I am frustrated as a teacher ---- A A
A A
A A
h) I am supported by the
teachers at my school ---------- A
A
A A
i) I am going to continue
teaching for as long as I can --- A
A
A A
About Teaching the
TIMSS Class
11
100
13
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
About half the lessons
12
Some lessons
How many students experience
difficulties understanding spoken ?
_____________ students in this class
Write in a number.
Never
a) Summarize what students
should have learned from
the lesson ---------------------- A
A
A A
b) Ask questions to elicit
reasons and explanations ----- A
A
A A
c) Ask questions to check
that students understand
what I am teaching ----------- A
A
A A
d) Encourage all students to
improve their performance --- A
A
A A
e) Praise students for
good performance ------------- A
A
A A
f) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises
that require them to
go beyond the instruction ----- A
A
A A
g) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ----------------------- A
A
A A
h) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ---- A
A
A A
i) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------ A
A
A A
j) Encourage students to
express their ideas in class ---- A
A
A A
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101
14
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Check one circle for each line.
Not at all
Some
A lot
a) Students lacking prerequisite
knowledge or skills ------------ A
A
A
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition --------- A
A
A
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep -------------- A
A
A
A
e) Disruptive students ----------- A A
f) Uninterested students --------- A A
A
A
A
d) Students with special needs
(e.g., physical disabilities,
mental or emotional/
psychological impairment) ---- A
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Teacher Questionnaire
– Science
Teaching Science to the
102
16
Questions 15–17 ask about science instruction
for the