Appendix C3 TIMSS 2015 Main Study Added Survey Items
During the August 2014 international meeting of TIMSS National Research Coordinators, representatives from the participating countries agreed that additional questions would be added to the TIMSS student, teacher, and school background questionnaires. The general contents of these additional questions are summarized below, and the final wording will be released by the TIMSS International Study Center in September 2014 for incorporation into all main study TIMSS 2015 background questionnaires.
Student Questionnaire – grades 4 and 8
About how often are you absent from school? Fill one circle only.
Once a week
Once every two weeks
Once a month
Never or almost never
How often do you eat breakfast on school days? Fill one circle only
Every day
Most days
Sometimes
Never or almost never
Teacher Questionnaire – grade 4 and 8
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Check one circle for each line. Agree a lot/Agree a little/Disagree a little/ Disagree a lot
There are too many students in the classes
I have too much material to cover in class
I have too many teaching hours
I need more time to prepare for class
I need more time to assist individual students
I feel too much pressure from parents
I have difficulty keeping up with all of the changes to the curriculum
I have too many administrative tasks
School Questionnaire – grades 4 and 8
Does your school provide free breakfast for students? Check one circle only.
Yes, for all students
Yes, for some students
No, free breakfast is not provided
Does your school provide free lunch for students? Check one circle only.
Yes, for all students
Yes, for some students
No, free lunch is not provided
A. Does your school provide a place where students can work on their schoolwork before or after school? Check one circle only. Yes/ No
If Yes,
B. Is someone available to assist them with their schoolwork? Check one circle only.
School Questionnaire – grade 4 only
To what degree are the following health topics emphasized in your school?
Check one circle for each line. Very high/ High/ Medium/Low
Washing hands
Brushing teeth
A healthy diet/nutrition
Disease prevention
Asked of school principal:
What is the highest level of formal education you have completed? Check one circle only.
Did not complete <Bachelor's or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6>
<Bachelor's or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6>
<Master's or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7>
<Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8>
Do you hold the following degrees in educational leadership? Check one circle for each line.
Yes/No
<Master's or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7>
<Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8>
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