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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Appendix F
NAEP Survey Questionnaires
Request for Clearance for
NAEP Assessments for 2017-2019
OMB# 1850-NEW v.1
(previous OMB# 1850-0790 v.43)
Appendix F contains the survey questionnaire items that will be administered with the NAEP
assessments in 2017-2019. This appendix represents a “library” of NAEP items for each subject
and respondent. Not all of the items presented will be given to an individual respondent or in a
specific administration. The number of items selected for each respondent will be appropriate to
the time allocated (as indicated in Part A.12). In addition, some of the items included in the
appendix are being pilot tested in 2016. The data from the pilot will be used to determine the
viability of these new items for future administration.
The appendix is structured by respondent: student, teacher, and then school. For each
respondent, two tables are shown that helps define what is included in the library. The first table
for each respondent (Tables F.a, F.c, and F.e) indicates when each component will be
administered and which Appendix parts comprise this portion of the library. The second table
for each respondent (Tables F.b, F.d, and F.f) describe the source of each appendix part (i.e., the
assessment from which the Appendix part was previously administered).
Note, given some of the previous administrations were from paper-and-pencil assessments and
others were from digitally-based assessments, the item-level directions are not consistent (i.e.,
some items indicate to “fill in one oval” while others indicate to “select one answer choice” or
“select one circle”). The final item-level directions that will be used in 2017-2019 will be
appropriate to the mode of the testing, as indicated in Part A.12.
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Table of Contents
Appendix F-1: Student Questionnaires ..........................................................................................3
Appendix F-2: Teacher Questionnaires .......................................................................................384
Appendix F-3: School Questionnaires.........................................................................................665
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Appendix &-1: Student Questionnaires
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Table F.a. Assessment years for the student survey questionnaires and appendix parts.
2017
2018
2019
Grade 4 Core
X
X
X
F-1a, F-1b
Grade 8 Core
X
X
X
F-1c, F-1d
X
X
F-1e, F-1f
Grade 12 Core
Appendix Parts
Grade 4 Reading
X
X
F-1g
Grade 8 Reading
X
X
F-1h, F-1ag
X
F-1h, F-1i
Grade 12 Reading
X
Grade 4 Mathematics
X
X
F-1j
Grade 8 Mathematics
X
X
F-1k, F-1ah
Grade 12 Mathematics
X
X
F-1k, F-1l
Grade 4 Science
X
X
F-1m
Grade 8 Science
X
X
F-1n
Grade 12 Science
X
X
F-1o
Grade 4 Writing
X
X
F-1p
Grade 8 Writing
X
X
F-1q
X
F-1r, F-1s
Grade 12 Writing
Grade 8 Civics
X
X
F-1t, F-1aa
Grade 8 Geography
X
X
F-1u, F-1ab
Grade 8 U.S. History
X
X
F-1v, F-1ac
X
F-1w
Grade 8 TEL
Grade 4 & 8 KaSA
X
X
F-1x
Grade 4 NIES
X
F-1y
Grade 8 NIES
X
F-1z
Grade 4 CAFS
X
F-1ad
Grade 8 CAFS
X
F-1ae
Grade 12 CAFS
X
F-1af
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Table F.b. Student survey questionnaires provided in the appendix parts.
Appendix
Part
Survey Questionnaire
Grade 4 Core
F-1a
2015 Operational Grade 4 Core
Grade 4 Core
F-1b
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core
Grade 8 Core
F-1c
2015 Operational Grade 8 Core
Grade 8 Core
F-1d
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Core
Grade 12 Core
F-1e
2015 Operational Grade 12 Core
Grade 12 Core
F-1f
2016 Pilot Grade 12 Core
Grade 4 Reading
F-1g
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading
Grade 8 Reading
F-1h
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading
Grade 8 Reading
F-1ag
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Reading
Grade 12 Reading
F-1i
2015 Operational Grade 12 Reading
Grade 4 Mathematics
F-1j
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics
Grade 8 Mathematics
F-1k
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics
Grade 8 Mathematics
F-1ah
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Mathematics
Grade 12 Mathematics
F-1l
2015 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics
Grade 4 Science
F-1m
2015 Operational Grade 4 Science
Grade 8 Science
F-1n
2015 Operational Grade 8 Science
Grade 12 Science
F-1o
2015 Operational Grade 12 Science
Grade 4 Writing
F-1p
2012 Pilot Grade 4 Writing
Grade 8 Writing
F-1q
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing
Grade 12 Writing
F-1r
2011 Operational Grade 12 Writing
Grade 12 Writing
F-1s
2016 Pilot Grade 12 Writing
Grade 8 Civics
F-1t
2014 Operational Grade 8 Civics
Grade 8 Civics
F-1aa
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Civics
Grade 8 Geography
F-1u
2014 Operational Grade 8 Geography
Grade 8 Geography
F-1ab
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Geography
Grade 8 U.S. History
F-1v
2014 Operational Grade 8 U.S. History
Grade 8 U.S. History
F-1ac
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 U.S. History
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Grade 8 TEL
F-1w
2014 Probe Grade 8 TEL
Grade 4 & 8 KaSA
F-1x
2015 Operational Grade 4 & 8 KaSA
Grade 4 NIES
F-1y
2015 Operational Grade 4 NIES
Grade 8 NIES
F-1z
2015 Operational Grade 8 NIES
Grade 4 CAFS
F-1ad
2015 Special Study Computer Access and
Familiarity Study
Grade 8 CAFS
F-1ae
2015 Special Study Computer Access and
Familiarity Study
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In this section, please tell us about yourself and your family. Please answer questions about
your home based on where you live most of the time during the school year. The section has
11 questions. Mark your answers in your booklet. Fill in only one oval for each question
except where instructed otherwise.
VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one
or more ovals.
VB331331
2. Which of the following best describes
you? Fill in one or more ovals.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
A White
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican
B Black or African American
American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto
Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban
American.
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander
E Yes, I am from some other
Hispanic or Latino background.
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3. About how many books are there in
your home?
A Few (0–10)
B Enough to fill one shelf (11–25)
C Enough to fill one bookcase (26–100)
D Enough to fill several bookcases
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6. About how many pages a day do you
have to read in school and for
have to read in school and for
homework?
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A 5 or fewer
5 or fewer
B 6–10
6–10
C 11–15
11–15
D 16–20
16–20
E More than 20
VB331336
4. Is there a computer at home that
you use?
More than 20
VB331339
VB331339
7. How often do you talk about things you
7. How often do you talk about things you
have studied in school with someone in
have studied in school with someone in
your family?
your family?
A Yes
B No
A Never or hardly ever
Never or hardly ever
VF098664
5. Do you have the following in your
home? Fill in ovals for all that apply.
B Once every few weeks
Once every few weeks
C About once a week
About once a week
A Access to the Internet
D Two or three times a week
B Clothes dryer just for your family
E Every day
Two or three times a week
Every day
C Dishwasher
D More than one bathroom
E Your own bedroom
VB331447
VB331447
8. How many days were you absent from
8. How many days were you absent from
school in the last month?
school in the last month?
A None
None
B 1 or 2 days
1 or 2 days
C 3 or 4 days
3 or 4 days
D 5 to 10 days
5 to 10 days
E More than 10 days
More than 10 days
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VB331451
9. How often do people in your home talk
9. How often do people in your home talk
to each other in a language other than
to each other in a language other than
English?
English?
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11. Write the ZIP code of your home address
in the boxes.
A
A Never
Never
B
in a while
B Once
Once in a while
C
half of the time
C About
About half of the time
D
or most of the time
D All
All or most of the time
VF095730
VF095730
10. Do the following people live in your
10. Do the following people live in your
home? Fill in ovals for all that apply.
home? Fill in ovals for all that apply.
A Mother
A
Mother
B Stepmother
B
Stepmother
C Foster mother or other female legal
C
Foster mother or other female legal
guardian
guardian
D Father
D
Father
E Stepfather
E
Stepfather
F Foster father or other male legal
F
Foster father or other male legal
guardian
guardian
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Appendix )-1b: 2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH240387
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select one or more answer choices.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VH240388
2. Which of the following best describes you? Select one or more answer choices.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VH240186
3. About how many books are there in your home?
A Few (0–10)
B Enough to fill one shelf (11–25)
C Enough to fill one bookcase (26–100)
D Enough to fill several bookcases (more than 100)
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH271104
4. Do you have any of the following in your home? Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Access to the Internet
Clothes dryer just for your family
Dishwasher
More than one bathroom with a bathtub or
shower
Your own bedroom
A desktop or laptop computer that you can
use
A tablet (for example, Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire) that you can use
A smartphone (for example, iPhone,
Samsung Galaxy, HTC One) that you can
use
Yes
No
A
B
VH271105
A
B
VH336756
A
B
VH336759
A
B
VH336760
A
B
VH336762
A
B
VH271108
A
B
VH271110
A
B
VH271112
VH336764
5. In this school year, about how many pages a day do you have to read in school and
for homework?
A 5 or fewer
B 6–10
C 11–15
D 16–20
E More than 20
VH240190
6. How many days were you absent from school in the last month?
A None
B 1 or 2 days
C 3 or 4 days
D 5 to 10 days
E More than 10 days
2
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH240192
7. How far in school did your mother go?
A She did not finish high school.
B She graduated from high school.
C She had some education after high school.
D She graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
VH240193
8. How far in school did your father go?
A He did not finish high school.
B He graduated from high school.
C He had some education after high school.
D He graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
VH271144
9. Do any of the following people live in your home? Select one answer choice on each
row.
a. Mother
b. Stepmother
c. Foster mother or other female legal
guardian
d. Father
e. Stepfather
f. Foster father or other male legal guardian
Yes
No
A
B
VH271145
A
B
VH271146
A
B
VH271147
A
B
VH271148
A
B
VH271149
A
B
VH271150
VH254028
10. Write the ZIP code of your home address in the box.
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH336776
11. Does your mother work?
A Yes
B No
C I don’t know.
VH336779
12. Does your father work?
A Yes
B No
C I don’t know.
VH336786
13. What does your mother do at work? (For example, She’s a lawyer; She teaches 1st
grade; She cooks in a restaurant; She does not work.) Use these lines to describe what
your mother does at work.
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH336787
14. What does your father do at work? (For example, He’s a lawyer; He teaches 1st
grade; He cooks in a restaurant; He does not work.) Use these lines to describe what
your father does at work.
VH313225
15. What is your mother currently doing? Select all that apply.
A Works full-time
B Works part-time
C Takes care of the home and family
D Studies to get a degree at a college or university
E Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________
F I don’t know.
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH313233
16. What is your father currently doing? Select all that apply.
A Works full-time
B Works part-time
C Takes care of the home and family
D Studies to get a degree at a college or university
E Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________
F I don’t know.
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH336878
17. What does your mother do for work? Select the choice that most closely describes
what she does at work.
01 Accountant
\
22 Farmer
\
43 Religious worker
\
02 Artist
\
23 Firefighter
\
44 Repair technician
\
03 Athlete
\
24 Grounds worker
\
45 Salesperson
\
04 Carpenter
\
25 Health aide
\
46 Scientist
\
05 Cashier
\
26 Helper
\
47 Secretary
\
06 Cleaner
\
27 Housekeeper
\
48 Security guard
\
07 Clerk
\
28 Janitor
\
49 Server
\
08 College professor
\
29 Lawyer
\
50 Social worker
\
09 Construction worker
\
30 Librarian
\
51 Software developer
\
10 Cook
\
31 Manager
\
52 Stocker
\
11 Customer service
\
32 Marketing
\
53 Supervisor
\
12 Day care worker
\
33 Mechanic
\
54 Surgeon
\
13 Dental hygienist
\
34 Medical technician
\
55 Surveyor
\
14 Dentist
\
35 Military
\
56 Taxi driver
\
15 Designer
\
36 Miner
\
57 Teacher
\
16 Doctor
\
37 Nurse
\
58 Therapist
\
17 Education
\
38 Office support
\
59 Transportation
\
39 Painter
\
60 Truck driver
\
40 Pharmacist
\
61 Veterinarian
\
41 Police
\
62 Writer
\
42 Receptionist
\
63 Other (Please specify):
\
administrator
18 Electrician
\
19 Engineer
\
20 Executive
\
21 Factory worker
\
___________________
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH336885
18. What does your father do for work? Select the choice that most closely describes
what he does at work.
01 Accountant
\
22 Farmer
\
43 Religious worker
\
02 Artist
\
23 Firefighter
\
44 Repair technician
\
03 Athlete
\
24 Grounds worker
\
45 Salesperson
\
04 Carpenter
\
25 Health aide
\
46 Scientist
\
05 Cashier
\
26 Helper
\
47 Secretary
\
06 Cleaner
\
27 Housekeeper
\
48 Security guard
\
07 Clerk
\
28 Janitor
\
49 Server
\
08 College professor
\
29 Lawyer
\
50 Social worker
\
09 Construction worker
\
30 Librarian
\
51 Software developer
\
10 Cook
\
31 Manager
\
52 Stocker
\
11 Customer service
\
32 Marketing
\
53 Supervisor
\
12 Day care worker
\
33 Mechanic
\
54 Surgeon
\
13 Dental hygienist
\
34 Medical technician
\
55 Surveyor
\
14 Dentist
\
35 Military
\
56 Taxi driver
\
15 Designer
\
36 Miner
\
57 Teacher
\
16 Doctor
\
37 Nurse
\
58 Therapist
\
17 Education
\
38 Office support
\
59 Transportation
\
39 Painter
\
60 Truck driver
\
40 Pharmacist
\
61 Veterinarian
\
41 Police
\
62 Writer
\
42 Receptionist
\
63 Other (Please specify):
\
administrator
18 Electrician
\
19 Engineer
\
20 Executive
\
21 Factory worker
\
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH313238
19. Which of the following best describes where you are living?
A A single family home
B A townhouse
C An apartment
D A trailer or mobile home
E A community home or shelter
F Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________
VH271259
20. How often do the following things happen at home? Select one answer choice on each
row.
a. People at home ask
what I am learning in
school.
b. I talk about things I
have studied in school
with someone in my
family.
c. People at home make
sure that I make time
for my homework.
d. People at home check
if I do my homework.
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH271260
A
B
C
D
E
VH271261
A
B
C
D
E
VH271262
A
B
C
D
E
VH271263
9
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH271273
21. In your school, are there laptop computers that you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take one home with me.
C Yes, and I can take one home with me.
VH271274
22. In this school year, how often did you use a laptop or desktop computer during
your classes at school?
A Never
B In some classes
C In about half of the classes
D In more than half of the classes
E In all or almost all classes
VH271275
23. In your school, are there tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire) that
you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take one home with me.
C Yes, and I can take one home with me.
VH271276
24. In this school year, how often did you use a tablet (for example, Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire) during your classes at school?
A Never
B In some classes
C In about half of the classes
D In more than half of the classes
E In all or almost all classes
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH337183
25. In your school, are there desktop computers that you can use?
A No
B Yes
VH271337
26. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I finish whatever I
begin.
b. I try very hard even
after making mistakes.
c. I continue to work
towards my goals,
even when they take a
long time to complete.
d. I keep working hard
even when I feel like
quitting.
e. I continue working on
what I set out to do,
even when it takes a
long time to complete.
f. I keep trying to
improve myself, even
when it takes a long
time to get there.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Very much
like me
A
B
C
D
E
VH271338
A
B
C
D
E
VH271339
A
B
C
D
E
VH271341
A
B
C
D
E
VH271342
A
B
C
D
E
VH271344
A
B
C
D
E
VH271345
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH271367
27. In this school year, how often have you done each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. I came to class
prepared.
b. I remembered and
followed directions.
c. I started working on
assignments right
away rather than
waiting until the last
minute.
d. I paid attention and
resisted distractions.
e. I stayed on task
without reminders
from my teacher.
f. I paid attention in
class even when I was
not interested.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH271368
A
B
C
D
E
VH271369
A
B
C
D
E
VH271370
A
B
C
D
E
VH271372
A
B
C
D
E
VH271374
A
B
C
D
E
VH271375
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH329465
28. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. At school, I finish
whatever I begin.
b. At school, I try very
hard even after making
mistakes.
c. At school, I continue
to work towards my
goals, even when they
take a long time to
complete.
d. At school, I keep
working hard even
when I feel like
quitting.
e. At school, I continue
working on what I set
out to do, even when
it takes a long time to
complete.
f. At school, I keep
trying to improve
myself, even when it
takes a long time to
get there.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Very much
like me
A
B
C
D
E
VH329466
A
B
C
D
E
VH329467
A
B
C
D
E
VH329468
A
B
C
D
E
VH329469
A
B
C
D
E
VH329470
A
B
C
D
E
VH329471
VH329411
29. If you have a problem while working towards an important goal, how well can you
keep working?
A Not well at all
B Slightly well
C Somewhat well
D Quite well
E Extremely well
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH329413
30. How often do you stay focused on the same goal for more than 3 months at a time?
A Almost never
B Once in a while
C Sometimes
D Frequently
E Almost always
VH329415
31. When you are working on a project that matters a lot to you, how focused can you
stay when there are lots of distractions?
A Not focused at all
B Slightly focused
C Somewhat focused
D Quite focused
E Extremely focused
VH329416
32. If you fail at an important goal, how likely are you to try again?
A Not at all likely
B Slightly likely
C Somewhat likely
D Quite likely
E Extremely likely
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Student Items
VH329423
33. If you need to do something you don’t want, in order to reach an important goal,
how likely are you to do it?
A Not at all likely
B Slightly likely
C Somewhat likely
D Quite likely
E Extremely likely
VH271749
34. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I like complex
problems more than
easy problems.
b. I like activities that
challenge my thinking
abilities.
c. I enjoy situations
where I will have to
think about
something.
d. I find satisfaction in
thinking hard and for
long hours.
e. I enjoy thinking about
new solutions to
problems.
f. I like to think of my
life as a puzzle that I
must solve.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Very much
like me
A
B
C
D
E
VH271750
A
B
C
D
E
VH271752
A
B
C
D
E
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B
C
D
E
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B
C
D
E
VH271756
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B
C
D
E
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VH329448
35. Whether a person does well or poorly in school may depend on a lot of different
things. You may feel that some of these things are easier for you to change than
others. In school, how possible is it for you to change each of the following? Select one
answer choice on each row.
a. Putting forth a lot of
effort
b. Behaving well in class
Not at all
possible to
change
A little
possible to
change
Somewhat
possible to
change
Quite
possible to
change
Completely
possible to
change
A
B
C
D
E
VH329450
A
B
C
D
E
VH329451
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VH271934
36. In this school year, how often have you felt any of the following ways about your
school? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. I felt left out of things
at school.
b. I felt like I belong at
school.
c. I felt that I was treated
fairly by my teachers.
d. I felt that teachers
encouraged me to do
my best.
e. I worried about crime
and violence at my
school.
f. I felt excited about
something I learned in
my classes.
g. I felt awkward and out
of place at school.
h. I felt happy at school.
i. I looked forward to
going to school in the
morning.
j. I felt lonely at school.
k. I did not feel safe on
my way to and from
school.
l. I felt that I learned
something that I can
use in my daily life.
m. I felt that I learned
something that will
help me in the future.
n. I felt that I would like
to go to a different
school if I could.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH271935
A
B
C
D
E
VH271936
A
B
C
D
E
VH271937
A
B
C
D
E
VH271938
A
B
C
D
E
VH271940
A
B
C
D
E
VH271941
A
B
C
D
E
VH271942
A
B
C
D
E
VH271944
A
B
C
D
E
VH336900
A
B
C
D
E
VH336901
A
B
C
D
E
VH336902
A
B
C
D
E
VH336903
A
B
C
D
E
VH336904
A
B
C
D
E
VH336905
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37. When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
VH349988
38. When did you first use a tablet (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)?
A Never until this assessment
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
VH349989
39. When did you first use a smartphone (for example, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, HTC
One)?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
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VH354590
40. How many days did you use the Internet for homework at home in the last
month?
A None
B 1 or 2
C 3 or 4
D 5 to 10
E More than 10 days
VH354591
41. How often do you use the Internet for homework at home?
A Never
B About once or twice a month
C About once or twice a week
D Almost every day
E Every day
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your home based on where you live most of the time during the school year. The section has
13 questions. Mark your answers in your booklet. Fill in only one oval for each question
except where instructed otherwise.
VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one
or more ovals.
VB331331
2. Which of the following best describes
you? Fill in one or more ovals.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
A White
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican
B Black or African American
American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto
Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban
American.
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander
E Yes, I am from some other
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3. About how many books are there in
your home?
A Few (0–10)
B Enough to fill one shelf (11–25)
C Enough to fill one bookcase (26–100)
D Enough to fill several bookcases
(more than 100)
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6. About how many pages a day do you
have to read in school and for
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homework?
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5 or fewer
B 6–10
6–10
C 11–15
11–15
D 16–20
16–20
E More than 20
VB331336
4. Is there a computer at home that
you use?
More than 20
VB331339
VB331339
7. How often do you talk about things you
7. How often do you talk about things you
have studied in school with someone in
have studied in school with someone in
your family?
your family?
A Yes
B No
A Never or hardly ever
Never or hardly ever
VF098664
5. Do you have the following in your
home? Fill in ovals for all that apply.
B Once every few weeks
Once every few weeks
C About once a week
About once a week
A Access to the Internet
D Two or three times a week
B Clothes dryer just for your family
E Every day
Two or three times a week
Every day
C Dishwasher
D More than one bathroom
E Your own bedroom
VB331447
VB331447
8. How many days were you absent from
8. How many days were you absent from
school in the last month?
school in the last month?
A None
None
B 1 or 2 days
1 or 2 days
C 3 or 4 days
3 or 4 days
D 5 to 10 days
5 to 10 days
E More than 10 days
More than 10 days
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9. How far in school did your mother go?
4
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A
did not finish high school.
A She
She did not finish high school.
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graduated from high school.
B She
She graduated from high school.
C
had some education after high
C She
She had some education after high
school.
school.
3
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12. Do the following people live in your
home? Fill in ovals for all that apply.
A Mother
B Stepmother
C Foster mother or other female legal
guardian
D
graduated from college.
D She
She graduated from college.
D Father
E
know.
E II don’t
don’t know.
E Stepfather
VB330871
VB330871
10. How far in school did your father go?
10. How far in school did your father go?
F Foster father or other male legal
guardian
A
did not finish high school.
A He
He did not finish high school.
B
graduated from high school.
B He
He graduated from high school.
C
had some education after high
C He
He had some education after high
VE102537
13. Write the ZIP code of your home address
in the boxes.
school.
school.
D
graduated from college.
D He
He graduated from college.
E
know.
E II don’t
don’t know.
VB331451
VB331451
11. How often do people in your home talk
11. How often do people in your home talk
to each other in a language other than
to each other in a language other than
English?
English?
A
A Never
Never
B
in a while
B Once
Once in a while
C
half of the time
C About
About half of the time
D
or most of the time
D All
All or most of the time
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Core Student Items
VH240387
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select one or more answer choices.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VH240388
2. Which of the following best describes you? Select one or more answer choices.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VH240186
3. About how many books are there in your home?
A Few (0–10)
B Enough to fill one shelf (11–25)
C Enough to fill one bookcase (26–100)
D Enough to fill several bookcases (more than 100)
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VH271104
4.. Do you have any of the following in your home? Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Access to the Internet
Clothes dryer just for your family
Dishwasher
More than one bathroom with a bathtub or
shower
Your own bedroom
A desktop or laptop computer that you can
use
A tablet (for example, Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire) that you can use
A smartphone (for example, iPhone,
Samsung Galaxy, HTC One) that you
can use
Yes
No
A
B
VH271105
A
B
VH336756
A
B
VH336759
A
B
VH336760
A
B
VH336762
A
B
VH271108
A
B
VH271110
A
B
VH271112
VH336764
5. In this school year, about how many pages a day do you have to read in school and
for homework?
A 5 or fewer
B 6–10
C 11–15
D 16–20
E More than 20
VH240190
6. How many days were you absent from school in the last month?
A None
B 1 or 2 days
C 3 or 4 days
D 5 to 10 days
E More than 10 days
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VH240192
7. How far in school did your mother go?
A She did not finish high school.
B She graduated from high school.
C She had some education after high school.
D She graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
VH240193
8. How far in school did your father go?
A He did not finish high school.
B He graduated from high school.
C He had some education after high school.
D He graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
VH271144
9. Do any of the following people live in your home? Select one answer choice on each
row.
a. Mother
b. Stepmother
c. Foster mother or other female legal
guardian
d. Father
e. Stepfather
f. Foster father or other male legal guardian
Yes
No
A
B
VH271145
A
B
VH271146
A
B
VH271147
A
B
VH271148
A
B
VH271149
A
B
VH271150
VH254028
10. Write the ZIP code of your home address in the box.
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VH336776
11. Does your mother work?
A Yes
B No
C I don’t know.
VH336779
12. Does your father work?
A Yes
B No
C I don’t know.
VH336786
13. What does your mother do at work? (For example, She’s a lawyer; She teaches 1st
grade; She cooks in a restaurant; She does not work.) Use these lines to describe what
your mother does at work.
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VH336787
14. What does your father do at work? (For example, He’s a lawyer; He teaches 1st
grade; He cooks in a restaurant; He does not work.) Use these lines to describe what
your father does at work.
VH313225
15. What is your mother currently doing? Select all that apply.
A Works full-time
B Works part-time
C Takes care of the home and family
D Studies to get a degree at a college or university
E Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________
F I don’t know.
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VH313233
16. What is your father currently doing? Select all that apply.
A Works full-time
B Works part-time
C Takes care of the home and family
D Studies to get a degree at a college or university
E Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________
F I don’t know.
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VH336878
17. What does your mother do for work? Select the choice that most closely describes
what she does at work.
01 Accountant
\
22 Farmer
\
43 Religious worker
\
02 Artist
\
23 Firefighter
\
44 Repair technician
\
03 Athlete
\
24 Grounds worker
\
45 Salesperson
\
04 Carpenter
\
25 Health aide
\
46 Scientist
\
05 Cashier
\
26 Helper
\
47 Secretary
\
06 Cleaner
\
27 Housekeeper
\
48 Security guard
\
07 Clerk
\
28 Janitor
\
49 Server
\
08 College professor
\
29 Lawyer
\
50 Social worker
\
09 Construction worker
\
30 Librarian
\
51 Software developer
\
10 Cook
\
31 Manager
\
52 Stocker
\
11 Customer service
\
32 Marketing
\
53 Supervisor
\
12 Day care worker
\
33 Mechanic
\
54 Surgeon
\
13 Dental hygienist
\
34 Medical technician
\
55 Surveyor
\
14 Dentist
\
35 Military
\
56 Taxi driver
\
15 Designer
\
36 Miner
\
57 Teacher
\
16 Doctor
\
37 Nurse
\
58 Therapist
\
17 Education
\
38 Office support
\
59 Transportation
\
39 Painter
\
60 Truck driver
\
40 Pharmacist
\
61 Veterinarian
\
41 Police
\
62 Writer
\
42 Receptionist
\
63 Other (Please specify):
\
administrator
18 Electrician
\
19 Engineer
\
20 Executive
\
21 Factory worker
\
___________________
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VH336885
18. What does your father do for work? Select the choice that most closely describes
what he does at work.
01 Accountant
\
22 Farmer
\
43 Religious worker
\
02 Artist
\
23 Firefighter
\
44 Repair technician
\
03 Athlete
\
24 Grounds worker
\
45 Salesperson
\
04 Carpenter
\
25 Health aide
\
46 Scientist
\
05 Cashier
\
26 Helper
\
47 Secretary
\
06 Cleaner
\
27 Housekeeper
\
48 Security guard
\
07 Clerk
\
28 Janitor
\
49 Server
\
08 College professor
\
29 Lawyer
\
50 Social worker
\
09 Construction worker
\
30 Librarian
\
51 Software developer
\
10 Cook
\
31 Manager
\
52 Stocker
\
11 Customer service
\
32 Marketing
\
53 Supervisor
\
12 Day care worker
\
33 Mechanic
\
54 Surgeon
\
13 Dental hygienist
\
34 Medical technician
\
55 Surveyor
\
14 Dentist
\
35 Military
\
56 Taxi driver
\
15 Designer
\
36 Miner
\
57 Teacher
\
16 Doctor
\
37 Nurse
\
58 Therapist
\
17 Education
\
38 Office support
\
59 Transportation
\
39 Painter
\
60 Truck driver
\
40 Pharmacist
\
61 Veterinarian
\
41 Police
\
62 Writer
\
42 Receptionist
\
63 Other (Please specify):
\
administrator
18 Electrician
\
19 Engineer
\
20 Executive
\
21 Factory worker
\
___________________
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VH313238
19. Which of the following best describes where you are living?
A A single family home
B A townhouse
C An apartment
D A trailer or mobile home
E A community home or shelter
F Other (Please specify):: ___________________________________________________________
VH271259
20. How often do the following things happen at home? Select one answer choice on each
row.
a. People at home ask
what I am learning in
school.
b. I talk about things I
have studied in school
with someone in my
family.
c. People at home make
sure that I make time
for my homework.
d. People at home check
if I do my homework.
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH271260
A
B
C
D
E
VH271261
A
B
C
D
E
VH271262
A
B
C
D
E
VH271263
9
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH271273
21. In your school, are there laptop computers that you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take one home with me.
C Yes, and I can take one home with me.
VH271274
22. In this school year, how often did you use a laptop or desktop computer during
your classes at school?
A Never
B In some classes
C In about half of the classes
D In more than half of the classes
E In all or almost all classes
VH271275
23. In your school, are there tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire) that
you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take one home with me.
C Yes, and I can take one home with me.
VH271276
24. In this school year, how often did you use a tablet (for example, Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire) during your classes at school?
A Never
B In some classes
C In about half of the classes
D In more than half of the classes
E In all or almost all classes
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VH337183
25. In your school, are there desktop computers that you can use?
A No
B Yes
VH271337
26. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I finish whatever I
begin.
b. I try very hard even
after making mistakes.
c. I continue to work
towards my goals,
even when they take a
long time to complete.
d. I keep working hard
even when I feel like
quitting.
e. I continue working on
what I set out to do,
even when it takes a
long time to complete.
f. I keep trying to
improve myself, even
when it takes a long
time to get there.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Very much
like me
A
B
C
D
E
VH271338
A
B
C
D
E
VH271339
A
B
C
D
E
VH271341
A
B
C
D
E
VH271342
A
B
C
D
E
VH271344
A
B
C
D
E
VH271345
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VH271367
27. In this school year, how often have you done each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. I came to class
prepared.
b. I remembered and
followed directions.
c. I started working on
assignments right
away rather than
waiting until the last
minute.
d. I paid attention and
resisted distractions.
e. I stayed on task
without reminders
from my teacher.
f. I paid attention in
class even when I was
not interested.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH271368
A
B
C
D
E
VH271369
A
B
C
D
E
VH271370
A
B
C
D
E
VH271372
A
B
C
D
E
VH271374
A
B
C
D
E
VH271375
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VH329465
28. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. At school, I finish
whatever I begin.
b. At school, I try very
hard even after making
mistakes.
c. At school, I continue
to work towards my
goals, even when they
take a long time to
complete.
d. At school, I keep
working hard even
when I feel like
quitting.
e. At school, I continue
working on what I set
out to do, even when
it takes a long time to
complete.
f. At school, I keep
trying to improve
myself, even when it
takes a long time to
get there.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Very much
like me
A
B
C
D
E
VH329466
A
B
C
D
E
VH329467
A
B
C
D
E
VH329468
A
B
C
D
E
VH329469
A
B
C
D
E
VH329470
A
B
C
D
E
VH329471
VH329411
29. If you have a problem while working towards an important goal, how well can you
keep working?
A Not well at all
B Slightly well
C Somewhat well
D Quite well
E Extremely well
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30. How often do you stay focused on the same goal for more than 3 months at a time?
A Almost never
B Once in a while
C Sometimes
D Frequently
E Almost always
VH329415
31. When you are working on a project that matters a lot to you, how focused can you
stay when there are lots of distractions?
A Not focused at all
B Slightly focused
C Somewhat focused
D Quite focused
E Extremely focused
VH329416
32. If you fail at an important goal, how likely are you to try again?
A Not at all likely
B Slightly likely
C Somewhat likely
D Quite likely
E Extremely likely
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VH329423
33. If you need to do something you don’t want, in order to reach an important goal,
how likely are you to do it?
A Not at all likely
B Slightly likely
C Somewhat likely
D Quite likely
E Extremely likely
VH271749
34. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I like complex
problems more than
easy problems.
b. I like activities that
challenge my thinking
abilities.
c. I enjoy situations
where I will have to
think about
something.
d. I find satisfaction in
thinking hard and for
long hours.
e. I enjoy thinking about
new solutions to
problems.
f. I like to think of my
life as a puzzle that I
must solve.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Very much
like me
A
B
C
D
E
VH271750
A
B
C
D
E
VH271752
A
B
C
D
E
VH271753
A
B
C
D
E
VH271754
A
B
C
D
E
VH271756
A
B
C
D
E
VH271758
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VH329448
35. Whether a person does well or poorly in school may depend on a lot of different
things. You may feel that some of these things are easier for you to change than
others. In school, how possible is it for you to change each of the following? Select one
answer choice on each row.
a. Putting forth a lot of
effort
b. Behaving well in class
Not at all
possible to
change
A little
possible to
change
Somewhat
possible to
change
Quite
possible to
change
Completely
possible to
change
A
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D
E
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36. In this school year, how often have you felt any of the following ways about your
school? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. I felt left out of things
at school.
b. I felt like I belong at
school.
c. I felt that I was treated
fairly by my teachers.
d. I felt that teachers
encouraged me to do
my best.
e. I worried about crime
and violence at my
school.
f. I felt excited about
something I learned in
my classes.
g. I felt awkward and out
of place at school.
h. I felt happy at school.
i. I looked forward to
going to school in the
morning.
j. I felt lonely at school.
k. I did not feel safe on
my way to and from
school.
l. I felt that I learned
something that I can
use in my daily life.
m. I felt that I learned
something that will
help me in the future.
n. I felt that I would like
to go to a different
school if I could.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH271935
A
B
C
D
E
VH271936
A
B
C
D
E
VH271937
A
B
C
D
E
VH271938
A
B
C
D
E
VH271940
A
B
C
D
E
VH271941
A
B
C
D
E
VH271942
A
B
C
D
E
VH271944
A
B
C
D
E
VH336900
A
B
C
D
E
VH336901
A
B
C
D
E
VH336902
A
B
C
D
E
VH336903
A
B
C
D
E
VH336904
A
B
C
D
E
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37. When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
VH349993
38. When did you first use a tablet (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)?
A Never until this assessment
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
VH349994
39. When did you first use a smartphone (for example, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, HTC
One)?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
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VH354590
40. How many days did you use the Internet for homework at home in the last
month?
A None
B 1 or 2
C 3 or 4
D 5 to 10
E More than 10 days
VH354591
41. How often do you use the Internet for homework at home?
A Never
B About once or twice a month
C About once or twice a week
D Almost every day
E Every day
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except where instructed otherwise.
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1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one
or more ovals.
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2. Which of the following best describes
you? Fill in one or more ovals.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
A White
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican
B Black or African American
American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto
Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban
American.
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
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your home?
A Few (0–10)
B Enough to fill one shelf (11–25)
C Enough to fill one bookcase (26–100)
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C She had some education after high
school.
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12. Do the following people live in your
home? Fill in ovals for all that apply.
A Mother
B Stepmother
C Foster mother or other female legal
guardian
D She graduated from college.
D Father
E I don’t know.
E Stepfather
VB330871
10. How far in school did your father go?
F Foster father or other male legal
guardian
A He did not finish high school.
B He graduated from high school.
C He had some education after high
school.
D He graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
VB331451
11. How often do people in your home talk
to each other in a language other than
English?
A Never
B Once in a while
C About half of the time
D All or most of the time
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following have you done? Fill in ovals
for all that apply.
A Taken the SAT or ACT College
Entrance Exams
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your high school program?
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B Submitted the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
C Applied to a 2-year college
C Vocational or technical
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D Been accepted to a 2-year college
15. Write the ZIP code of your home address
in the boxes.
E Applied to a 4-year college
F Been accepted to a 4-year college
G Applied to a certificate or diploma
program at a school that provides
occupational training (such as
electrician, beautician, mechanic,
computer programmer, etc.)
H Been accepted to a technical
training program
I Talked with a military recruiter
J Enlisted in the military
K Applied for a full-time job
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2016 Pilot Grade 12 Core Student Items
VH240387
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select one or more answer choices.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VH240388
2. Which of the following best describes you? Select one or more answer choices.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VH240186
3. About how many books are there in your home?
A Few (0–10)
B Enough to fill one shelf (11–25)
C Enough to fill one bookcase (26–100)
D Enough to fill several bookcases (more than 100)
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VH271104
4.. Do you have any of the following in your home? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Access to the Internet
b. Clothes dryer just for your family
c. Dishwasher
d. More than one bathroom with a bathtub or
shower
e. Your own bedroom
f. A desktop or laptop computer that you can
use
g. A tablet (for example, Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire) that you can use
h. A smartphone (for example, iPhone,
Samsung Galaxy, HTC One) that you can
use
Yes
No
A
B
VH271105
A
B
VH336756
A
B
VH336759
A
B
VH336760
A
B
VH336762
A
B
VH271108
A
B
VH271110
A
B
VH271112
VH336764
5. In this school year, about how many pages a day do you have to read in school and
for homework?
A 5 or fewer
B 6–10
C 11–15
D 16–20
E More than 20
VH240190
6. How many days were you absent from school in the last month?
A None
B 1 or 2 days
C 3 or 4 days
D 5 to 10 days
E More than 10 days
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VH240192
7. How far in school did your mother go?
A She did not finish high school.
B She graduated from high school.
C She had some education after high school.
D She graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
VH240193
8. How far in school did your father go?
A He did not finish high school.
B He graduated from high school.
C He had some education after high school.
D He graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
VH271144
9. Do any of the following people live in your home? Select one answer choice on each
row.
a. Mother
b. Stepmother
c. Foster mother or other female legal
guardian
d. Father
e. Stepfather
f. Foster father or other male legal guardian
Yes
No
A
B
VH271145
A
B
VH271146
A
B
VH271147
A
B
VH271148
A
B
VH271149
A
B
VH271150
VH254028
10. Write the ZIP code of your home address in the box.
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VH240381
11. During this school year, which of the following have you done? Select all that apply.
A Taken the SAT or ACT College Entrance Exams
B Submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
C Applied to a 2-year college
D Been accepted to a 2-year college
E Applied to a 4-year college
F Been accepted to a 4-year college
G Applied to a certificate or diploma program at a school that provides occupational training
(such as electrician, beautician, mechanic, computer programmer, etc.)
H Been accepted to a technical training program
I Talked with a military recruiter
J Enlisted in the military
K Applied for a full-time job
L Been interviewed for a full-time job
M None of the above
VH240194
12. Which of the following best describes your high school program?
A General
B Academic or college preparatory
C Vocational or technical
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VH336776
13. Does your mother work?
A Yes
B No
C I don’t know.
VH336779
14. Does your father work?
A Yes
B No
C I don’t know.
VH336786
15. What does your mother do at work? (For example, She’s a lawyer; She teaches 1st
grade; She cooks in a restaurant; She does not work.) Use these lines to describe what
your mother does at work.
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VH336787
16. What does your father do at work? (For example, He’s a lawyer; He teaches 1st
grade; He cooks in a restaurant; He does not work.) Use these lines to describe what
your father does at work.
VH313225
17. What is your mother currently doing? Select all that apply.
A Works full-time
B Works part-time
C Takes care of the home and family
D Studies to get a degree at a college or university
E Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________
F I don’t know.
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VH313233
18. What is your father currently doing? Select all that apply.
A Works full-time
B Works part-time
C Takes care of the home and family
D Studies to get a degree at a college or university
E Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________
F I don’t know.
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VH336878
19. What does your mother do for work? Select the choice that most closely describes
what she does at work.
01 Accountant
\
22 Farmer
\
43 Religious worker
\
02 Artist
\
23 Firefighter
\
44 Repair technician
\
03 Athlete
\
24 Grounds worker
\
45 Salesperson
\
04 Carpenter
\
25 Health aide
\
46 Scientist
\
05 Cashier
\
26 Helper
\
47 Secretary
\
06 Cleaner
\
27 Housekeeper
\
48 Security guard
\
07 Clerk
\
28 Janitor
\
49 Server
\
08 College professor
\
29 Lawyer
\
50 Social worker
\
09 Construction worker
\
30 Librarian
\
51 Software developer
\
10 Cook
\
31 Manager
\
52 Stocker
\
11 Customer service
\
32 Marketing
\
53 Supervisor
\
12 Day care worker
\
33 Mechanic
\
54 Surgeon
\
13 Dental hygienist
\
34 Medical technician
\
55 Surveyor
\
14 Dentist
\
35 Military
\
56 Taxi driver
\
15 Designer
\
36 Miner
\
57 Teacher
\
16 Doctor
\
37 Nurse
\
58 Therapist
\
17 Education
\
38 Office support
\
59 Transportation
\
39 Painter
\
60 Truck driver
\
40 Pharmacist
\
61 Veterinarian
\
41 Police
\
62 Writer
\
42 Receptionist
\
63 Other (Please specify):
\
administrator
18 Electrician
\
19 Engineer
\
20 Executive
\
21 Factory worker
\
___________________
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VH336885
20. What does your father do for work? Select the choice that most closely describes
what he does at work.
01 Accountant
\
22 Farmer
\
43 Religious worker
\
02 Artist
\
23 Firefighter
\
44 Repair technician
\
03 Athlete
\
24 Grounds worker
\
45 Salesperson
\
04 Carpenter
\
25 Health aide
\
46 Scientist
\
05 Cashier
\
26 Helper
\
47 Secretary
\
06 Cleaner
\
27 Housekeeper
\
48 Security guard
\
07 Clerk
\
28 Janitor
\
49 Server
\
08 College professor
\
29 Lawyer
\
50 Social worker
\
09 Construction worker
\
30 Librarian
\
51 Software developer
\
10 Cook
\
31 Manager
\
52 Stocker
\
11 Customer service
\
32 Marketing
\
53 Supervisor
\
12 Day care worker
\
33 Mechanic
\
54 Surgeon
\
13 Dental hygienist
\
34 Medical technician
\
55 Surveyor
\
14 Dentist
\
35 Military
\
56 Taxi driver
\
15 Designer
\
36 Miner
\
57 Teacher
\
16 Doctor
\
37 Nurse
\
58 Therapist
\
17 Education
\
38 Office support
\
59 Transportation
\
39 Painter
\
60 Truck driver
\
40 Pharmacist
\
61 Veterinarian
\
41 Police
\
62 Writer
\
42 Receptionist
\
63 Other (Please specify):
\
administrator
18 Electrician
\
19 Engineer
\
20 Executive
\
21 Factory worker
\
___________________
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VH313238
21. Which of the following best describes where you are living?
A A single family home
B A townhouse
C An apartment
D A trailer or mobile home
E A community home or shelter
F Other (Please specify):: ___________________________________________________________
VH271259
22. How often do the following things happen at home? Select one answer choice on each
row.
a. People at home ask
what I am learning in
school.
b. I talk about things I
have studied in school
with someone in my
family.
c. People at home make
sure that I make time
for my homework.
d. People at home check
if I do my homework.
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH271260
A
B
C
D
E
VH271261
A
B
C
D
E
VH271262
A
B
C
D
E
VH271263
10
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
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VH271273
23. In your school, are there laptop computers that you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take one home with me.
C Yes, and I can take one home with me.
VH271274
24. In this school year, how often did you use a laptop or desktop computer during
your classes at school?
A Never
B In some classes
C In about half of the classes
D In more than half of the classes
E In all or almost all classes
VH271275
25. In your school, are there tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire) that
you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take one home with me.
C Yes, and I can take one home with me.
VH271276
26. In this school year, how often did you use a tablet (for example, Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire) during your classes at school?
A Never
B In some classes
C In about half of the classes
D In more than half of the classes
E In all or almost all classes
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27. In your school, are there desktop computers that you can use?
A No
B Yes
VH271337
28. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I finish whatever I
begin.
b. I try very hard even
after making mistakes.
c. I continue to work
towards my goals,
even when they take a
long time to complete.
d. I keep working hard
even when I feel like
quitting.
e. I continue working on
what I set out to do,
even when it takes a
long time to complete.
f. I keep trying to
improve myself, even
when it takes a long
time to get there.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Very much
like me
A
B
C
D
E
VH271338
A
B
C
D
E
VH271339
A
B
C
D
E
VH271341
A
B
C
D
E
VH271342
A
B
C
D
E
VH271344
A
B
C
D
E
VH271345
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VH271367
29. In this school year, how often have you done each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. I came to class
prepared.
b. I remembered and
followed directions.
c. I started working on
assignments right
away rather than
waiting until the last
minute.
d. I paid attention and
resisted distractions.
e. I stayed on task
without reminders
from my teacher.
f. I paid attention in
class even when I was
not interested.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH271368
A
B
C
D
E
VH271369
A
B
C
D
E
VH271370
A
B
C
D
E
VH271372
A
B
C
D
E
VH271374
A
B
C
D
E
VH271375
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VH329465
30. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. At school, I finish
whatever I begin.
b. At school, I try very
hard even after making
mistakes.
c. At school, I continue
to work towards my
goals, even when they
take a long time to
complete.
d. At school, I keep
working hard even
when I feel like
quitting.
e. At school, I continue
working on what I set
out to do, even when
it takes a long time to
complete.
f. At school, I keep
trying to improve
myself, even when it
takes a long time to
get there.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Very much
like me
A
B
C
D
E
VH329466
A
B
C
D
E
VH329467
A
B
C
D
E
VH329468
A
B
C
D
E
VH329469
A
B
C
D
E
VH329470
A
B
C
D
E
VH329471
VH329411
31. If you have a problem while working towards an important goal, how well can you
keep working?
A Not well at all
B Slightly well
C Somewhat well
D Quite well
E Extremely well
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VH329413
32. How often do you stay focused on the same goal for more than 3 months at a time?
A Almost never
B Once in a while
C Sometimes
D Frequently
E Almost always
VH329415
33. When you are working on a project that matters a lot to you, how focused can you
stay when there are lots of distractions?
A Not focused at all
B Slightly focused
C Somewhat focused
D Quite focused
E Extremely focused
VH329416
34. If you fail at an important goal, how likely are you to try again?
A Not at all likely
B Slightly likely
C Somewhat likely
D Quite likely
E Extremely likely
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VH329423
35. If you need to do something you don’t want, in order to reach an important goal,
how likely are you to do it?
A Not at all likely
B Slightly likely
C Somewhat likely
D Quite likely
E Extremely likely
VH271749
36. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I like complex
problems more than
easy problems.
b. I like activities that
challenge my thinking
abilities.
c. I enjoy situations
where I will have to
think about
something.
d. I find satisfaction in
thinking hard and for
long hours.
e. I enjoy thinking about
new solutions to
problems.
f. I like to think of my
life as a puzzle that I
must solve.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Very much
like me
A
B
C
D
E
VH271750
A
B
C
D
E
VH271752
A
B
C
D
E
VH271753
A
B
C
D
E
VH271754
A
B
C
D
E
VH271756
A
B
C
D
E
VH271758
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VH329448
37. Whether a person does well or poorly in school may depend on a lot of different
things. You may feel that some of these things are easier for you to change than
others. In school, how possible is it for you to change each of the following? Select one
answer choice on each row.
a. Putting forth a lot of
effort
b. Behaving well in class
Not at all
possible to
change
A little
possible to
change
Somewhat
possible to
change
Quite
possible to
change
Completely
possible to
change
A
B
C
D
E
VH329450
A
B
C
D
E
VH329451
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VH271934
38. In this school year, how often have you felt any of the following ways about your
school? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. I felt left out of things
at school.
b. I felt like I belong at
school.
c. I felt that I was treated
fairly by my teachers.
d. I felt that teachers
encouraged me to do
my best.
e. I worried about crime
and violence at my
school.
f. I felt excited about
something I learned in
my classes.
g. I felt awkward and out
of place at school.
h. I felt happy at school.
i. I looked forward to
going to school in the
morning.
j. I felt lonely at school.
k. I did not feel safe on
my way to and from
school.
l. I felt that I learned
something that I can
use in my daily life.
m. I felt that I learned
something that will
help me in the future.
n. I felt that I would like
to go to a different
school if I could.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH271935
A
B
C
D
E
VH271936
A
B
C
D
E
VH271937
A
B
C
D
E
VH271938
A
B
C
D
E
VH271940
A
B
C
D
E
VH271941
A
B
C
D
E
VH271942
A
B
C
D
E
VH271944
A
B
C
D
E
VH336900
A
B
C
D
E
VH336901
A
B
C
D
E
VH336902
A
B
C
D
E
VH336903
A
B
C
D
E
VH336904
A
B
C
D
E
VH336905
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VH350002
39. When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
G When I was in high school
VH350003
40. When did you first use a tablet (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)?
A Never until this assessment
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
G When I was in high school
VH350004
41. When did you first use a smartphone (for example, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, HTC
One)?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
G When I was in high school
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VH354590
42. How many days did you use the Internet for homework at home in the last
month?
A None
B 1 or 2
C 3 or 4
D 5 to 10
E More than 10 days
VH354591
43. How often do you use the Internet for homework at home?
A Never
B About once or twice a month
C About once or twice a week
D Almost every day
E Every day
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81
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Student Items
VH260197
1. For school this year, how often do you use the following devices to read a story,
article, or book? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Desktop computer
b. Laptop computer
c. Tablet (for
example, Surface
Pro, iPad, Kindle
Fire)
Never
About
once or
twice a
year
About
once or
twice a
month
About
once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
Several
times a
day
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260200
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260201
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260202
VH332820
2. How often do you receive help from a tutor, family member, or friend with
English/language arts outside of school or after school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH260228
3. In this school year, how often do you borrow reading materials (such as books or
magazines) from your school library or media center?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
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VH332842
4. How often does your teacher ask you to read silently?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH239975
5. How often does your teacher ask you to read silently?
A Never or hardly ever
B Sometimes
C Often
D Always or almost always
VH332850
6. How often does your teacher ask you to read a book you have chosen yourself?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH239976
7. How often does your teacher ask you to read a book you have chosen yourself?
A Never or hardly ever
B Sometimes
C Often
D Always or almost always
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VH332853
8. How often does your teacher ask you to discuss new or difficult vocabulary?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH239978
9. How often does your teacher ask you to discuss new or difficult vocabulary?
A Never or hardly ever
B Sometimes
C Often
D Always or almost always
VH332862
10. For school this year, how often do you work in pairs or small groups to talk about
something that you have read?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
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VH239979
11. For school this year, how often do you work in pairs or small groups to talk about
something that you have read?
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D At least once a week
VH332871
12. For school this year, how often do you have a class discussion about something
that the class has read?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH239996
13. For school this year, how often do you have a class discussion about something
that the class has read?
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D At least once a week
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VH332878
14. For school this year, how often have you been asked to write long answers (several
sentences or paragraphs) to questions on tests or assignments that involved
reading?
A Never
B Once
C Two or three times
D Four to five times
E More than five times
VH239999
15. For school this year, how often have you been asked to write long answers to
questions on tests or assignments that involved reading?
A Never
B Once or twice this year
C Once or twice a month
D At least once a week
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Student Items
VH260269
16.. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I read only if I have to.
b. Reading is one of my
favorite activities.
c. I like talking about
books with other
people.
d. I find it difficult to
finish books.
e. I feel happy if I receive
a book as a present.
f. I think reading is
important.
g. I enjoy going to a
bookstore or a library.
h. I read only to get
information that I
need.
i. I like to exchange
books with my friends.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH260270
A
B
C
D
E
VH260271
A
B
C
D
E
VH260272
A
B
C
D
E
VH260273
A
B
C
D
E
VH260274
A
B
C
D
E
VH260275
A
B
C
D
E
VH260277
A
B
C
D
E
VH260278
A
B
C
D
E
VH260281
VH333223
17. How often do you do each of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Read for fun on your
own time
b. Talk with your friends
or family about
something you have
read
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH333224
A
B
C
D
E
VH333225
6
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH240406
18. How often do you do each of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Read for fun on your own
time
b. Talk with your friends or
family about something
you have read
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VH240411
A
B
C
D
VH240408
VH333180
19. Please indicate how much you agree with the following statements about
reading. Select one answer choice on each row.
a. When I read books,
I learn a lot.
b. Reading is one of
my favorite
activities.
c. Reading is
enjoyable.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Somewhat Somewhat
disagree
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH333182
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH333181
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH333183
VH240399
20. Please indicate how much you DISAGREE or AGREE with the following statements
about reading and writing. Select one answer choice on each row.
a. When I read books, I learn
a lot.
b. Reading is one of my
favorite activities.
c. Reading is enjoyable.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
A
B
C
D
VH240404
A
B
C
D
VH240400
A
B
C
D
VH240402
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VH260406
21. Besides doing homework, how much time do you spend reading outside of school?
A Less than 30 minutes a day
B 30 minutes up to 1 hour a day
C 1 up to 2 hours a day
D 2 up to 3 hours a day
E 3 up to 4 hours a day
F More than 4 hours a day
VH260407
22. On a typical school day, how much time do you use a computer or other digital
device to do your English/language arts schoolwork and homework?
A Less than 30 minutes
B 30 minutes up to 1 hour
C 1 up to 2 hours
D 2 up to 3 hours
E 3 up to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Student Items
VH260663
23.. Which of the following statements are true about the ways in which you and your
teachers use computers or other digital devices in your English/language arts
class? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. There are computers or other digital
devices that I can use for my English/
language arts schoolwork.
b. There is Wi-Fi or some other Internet
connection that I can use for my English/
language arts schoolwork.
c. My English/language arts teacher uses
computers or other digital devices when
teaching my class.
d. My English/language arts teacher requires
us to use computers or other digital devices
to complete assignments.
9
Yes
No
A
B
VH260664
A
B
VH260665
A
B
VH260666
A
B
VH260667
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VH337050
24. Do you think you would be able to do each of the following when reading? Select one
answer choice on each row.
a. Figure out the
meaning of a word you
don’t know by using
other words in the text
b. Explain the meaning
of something you have
read
c. Understand the
feelings of characters
in a story
d. Figure out the main
idea of a text
e. Figure out the theme
of a text
f. Find text in a reading
passage to help you
answer a question on a
test
g. Recognize when you
don’t understand
something you are
reading
h. Recognize the
difference between
fact and opinion in a
text
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH337051
A
B
C
D
E
VH337068
A
B
C
D
E
VH337053
A
B
C
D
E
VH337054
A
B
C
D
E
VH337055
A
B
C
D
E
VH337062
A
B
C
D
E
VH337063
A
B
C
D
E
VH337064
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Student Items
VH260906
25. How often do you typically do each of the following things outside of school? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. Talk about books
(print or online) with
other people
b. Go to my local library
to borrow books (print
or online)
c. Read blogs
d. Use social media (for
example, Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram)
e. Help friends with
reading homework
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH260907
A
B
C
D
E
VH260911
A
B
C
D
E
VH260913
A
B
C
D
E
VH333261
A
B
C
D
E
VH260917
VH333279
26. In this school year, did you participate in a book club?
A Yes
B No
VH333280
27. Have you ever participated in a summer reading program?
A Yes
B No
VH333291
28. Last summer, did you participate in a summer reading program?
A Yes
B No
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VH260926
29.. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I want other students
to think I am good at
reading.
b. I want to show others
that my English/
language arts
schoolwork is easy for
me.
c. I want to look smart in
comparison to the
other students in my
English/language arts
class.
d. I want to learn as
much as possible in
my English/language
arts class.
e. I want to master a lot
of new skills in my
English/language arts
class.
f. I want to pass my
English/language arts
class.
g. I want to become a
better reader this year.
h. I want to get better
grades than most other
students in my
English/language arts
class.
i. I want to get good
grades in my English/
language arts class.
j. I want to avoid
making mistakes in
front of my classmates
in my English/
language arts class.
k. I want to understand
as much as I can in my
English/language arts
class.
l. I want to hide how
nervous I am about
reading.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH260928
A
B
C
D
E
VH260929
A
B
C
D
E
VH260930
A
B
C
D
E
VH260931
A
B
C
D
E
VH260932
A
B
C
D
E
VH260933
A
B
C
D
E
VH260934
A
B
C
D
E
VH260935
A
B
C
D
E
VH260936
A
B
C
D
E
VH260937
A
B
C
D
E
VH260938
A
B
C
D
E
VH333328
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Student Items
VH260946
30. In your English/language arts class this school year, how often have you done each
of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. I came to my English/
language arts class
prepared.
b. I remembered and
followed directions
from my English/
language arts teacher.
c. I started working on
reading assignments
right away rather than
waiting until the last
minute.
d. I paid attention and
resisted distractions
during English/
language arts class.
e. I stayed on task
without reminders
from my English/
language arts teacher.
f. I paid attention in my
English/language arts
class even when I was
not interested.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH260952
A
B
C
D
E
VH260953
A
B
C
D
E
VH260954
A
B
C
D
E
VH260955
A
B
C
D
E
VH260957
A
B
C
D
E
VH260958
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Student Items
VH261065
31. How often do you typically read each of the following outside of school (print or
online)? Select one answer choice on each row.
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH261066
A
B
C
D
E
VH261067
A
B
C
D
E
VH261068
A
B
C
D
E
VH261069
A
B
C
D
E
VH261070
A
B
C
D
E
VH261071
A
B
C
D
E
VH261073
A
B
C
D
E
VH261074
A
B
C
D
E
VH261075
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Stories or novels
Poems
Plays
Autobiographies
Comic books
Magazines
Blogs or personal web
pages
h. E-mails
i. Text messages
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
VH240001
32. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in
school?
A Easier than other tests
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
VH240002
33. How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard you tried on most other
tests you have taken this year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
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VH240003
34.. How important was it to you to do well on this test?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
VH260313
35. How easy or difficult was this test?
A Extremely difficult
B Quite difficult
C Somewhat difficult
D Somewhat easy
E Quite easy
F Extremely easy
VH260314
36. How many questions do you think you answered correctly on this test?
A None or almost none
B Some but less than half
C About half
D More than half but not all
E All or almost all
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Student Items
VH260315
37.. How similar were the questions on this test to the questions on your
English/language arts quizzes and tests at school?
A Not similar at all
B Not similar
C Somewhat similar
D Quite similar
E Extremely similar
VH260331
38. How much do you agree with each of the following statements? Select one answer
choice on each row.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
A
B
C
A
B
A
A
a. I applied a lot of
effort to succeed on
this test.
b. Taking this test
was stressful.
c. Taking this test
was challenging.
d. I felt time pressure
when taking this
test.
Somewhat Somewhat
disagree
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
D
E
F
VH260334
C
D
E
F
VH260335
B
C
D
E
F
VH260336
B
C
D
E
F
VH260338
VH333658
39. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
A No effort at all
B Very little effort
C Some effort
D Quite a bit of effort
E A lot of effort
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VH333659
40.. How stressful was taking this test?
A Not stressful at all
B A little stressful
C Somewhat stressful
D Quite stressful
E Extremely stressful
VH333660
41. How challenging was taking this test?
A Not challenging at all
B A little challenging
C Somewhat challenging
D Quite challenging
E Extremely challenging
VH333661
42. How much time pressure did you feel when taking this test?
A No time pressure at all
B A little bit of time pressure
C Some time pressure
D Quite a bit of time pressure
E A lot of time pressure
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99
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Student Items
VH260197
1. For school this year, how often do you use the following devices to read a story,
article, or book? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Desktop computer
b. Laptop computer
c. Tablet (for
example, Surface
Pro, iPad, Kindle
Fire)
Never
About
once or
twice a
year
About
once or
twice a
month
About
once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
Several
times a
day
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260200
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260201
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260202
VH332820
2. How often do you receive help from a tutor, family member, or friend with
English/language arts outside of school or after school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH260228
3. In this school year, how often do you borrow reading materials (such as books or
magazines) from your school library or media center?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
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VH332878
4.. For school this year, how often have you been asked to write long answers (several
sentences or paragraphs) to questions on tests or assignments that involved
reading?
A Never
B Once
C Two or three times
D Four to five times
E More than five times
VH239999
5. For school this year, how often have you been asked to write long answers to
questions on tests or assignments that involved reading?
A Never
B Once or twice this year
C Once or twice a month
D At least once a week
VH332887
6. For your English/language arts class this year, how often do you do each of the
following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Have a class
discussion about
something that the
whole class has read
b. Work in pairs or small
groups to talk about
something that you
have read
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH332888
A
B
C
D
E
VH332889
2
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH240413
7. Now think about reading and writing you do for school. For your English class this
year, how often do you do each of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
A few times a
year
A
B
C
D
VH240416
A
B
C
D
VH240415
a. Have a class discussion
about something that the
whole class has read
b. Work in pairs or small
groups to talk about
something that you have
read
Once or twice At least once a
a month
week
VH332903
8. For your English/language arts class so far this year, how many times have you done
each of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Completed a project
about something that
you have read (for
example, written a
play, created a website)
b. Conducted research
for reading and writing
projects
Never
Once
Two or
three times
Four to five
times
More than
five times
A
B
C
D
E
VH332905
A
B
C
D
E
VH332904
3
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VH240417
9. For your English class so far this year, how many times have you done each of the
following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Done a project about
something that you
have read (for example,
written a play, created
a website)
b. Conducted research
for reading and writing
projects
2 or 3 times 4 or 5 times
6 or more
times
Never
Once
A
B
C
D
E
VH240421
A
B
C
D
E
VH240419
VH333044
10. In your English/language arts class this year, how often does your class do each of
the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Read silently
b. Explain what we have
read
c. Read books we have
chosen ourselves
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH333046
A
B
C
D
E
VH333052
A
B
C
D
E
VH333050
VH240422
11. In your English/language arts class this year, how often does your class do each of
the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Read silently
b. Explain what we have read
c. Read books we have
chosen ourselves
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VH240424
A
B
C
D
VH240426
A
B
C
D
VH240428
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VH333074
12. In your English/language arts class this year, when reading a story, article, or other
passage, how often does your teacher ask you to do the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
VH333075
A
B
C
D
E
VH333076
A
B
C
D
E
VH333079
A
B
C
D
E
VH333078
A
B
C
D
E
VH333094
A
B
C
D
E
VH333077
a. Summarize the
passage
b. Interpret the meaning
of the passage
c. Question the motives
or feelings of the
characters
d. Identify the main ideas
of the passage
e. Identify the themes of
the passage
f. Analyze two or more
texts on the same
topic
VH240437
13. In your English/language arts class this year, when reading a story, article, or other
passage, how often does your teacher ask you to do the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Summarize the passage
b. Interpret the meaning of
the passage
c. Question the motives or
feelings of the characters
d. Identify the main themes
or main ideas of the
passage
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VH240438
A
B
C
D
VH240439
A
B
C
D
VH240440
A
B
C
D
VH240443
5
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VH333111
14. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you use a computer or
other digital device to do each of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Learn and practice
vocabulary
b. Practice spelling and
grammar
c. Access reading-related
websites (for example,
websites with book
reviews and lists of
recommended books)
d. Conduct research for
reading and writing
projects
e. Read books or articles
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH333112
A
B
C
D
E
VH333113
A
B
C
D
E
VH333116
A
B
C
D
E
VH333120
A
B
C
D
E
VH333115
VH240447
15. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you use a computer to do
each of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Learn and practice
vocabulary
b. Practice spelling and
grammar
c. Access reading-related
websites (for example,
websites with book
reviews and lists of
recommended books)
d. Conduct research for
reading and writing
projects
e. Read books or articles
using a computer or other
digital technology
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VH240448
A
B
C
D
VH240449
A
B
C
D
VH240459
A
B
C
D
VH240454
A
B
C
D
VH240453
6
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Student Items
VH260254
16. In your English/language arts class this year, when reading a story, article, or other
passage, how often does your teacher ask you to do the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
VH260256
A
B
C
D
E
VH333142
A
B
C
D
E
VH333144
a. Evaluate the main
evidence in a
persuasive/argument
passage
b. Analyze the author’s
organization of
information in a
passage
c. Critique the author’s
craft or technique
VH240433
17. In your English/language arts class this year, when reading a story, article, or other
passage, how often does your teacher ask you to do the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Evaluate the main
arguments or evidence in a
persuasive passage
b. Analyze the author’s
organization of information
in a passage
c. Critique the author’s craft
or technique
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
I don’t know.
A
B
C
D
VH240434
A
B
C
D
VH240436
A
B
C
D
VH240435
7
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Student Items
VH260269
18. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I read only if I have to.
b. Reading is one of my
favorite activities.
c. I like talking about
books with other
people.
d. I find it difficult to
finish books.
e. I feel happy if I receive
a book as a present.
f. I think reading is
important.
g. I enjoy going to a
bookstore or a library.
h. I read only to get
information that I
need.
i. I like to exchange
books with my friends.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH260270
A
B
C
D
E
VH260271
A
B
C
D
E
VH260272
A
B
C
D
E
VH260273
A
B
C
D
E
VH260274
A
B
C
D
E
VH260275
A
B
C
D
E
VH260277
A
B
C
D
E
VH260278
A
B
C
D
E
VH260281
VH333223
19. How often do you do each of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Read for fun on your
own time
b. Talk with your friends
or family about
something you have
read
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH333224
A
B
C
D
E
VH333225
8
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Student Items
VH240406
20. How often do you do each of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Read for fun on your own
time
b. Talk with your friends or
family about something
you have read
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VH240411
A
B
C
D
VH240408
VH333180
21. Please indicate how much you agree with the following statements about
reading. Select one answer choice on each row.
a. When I read books,
I learn a lot.
b. Reading is one of
my favorite
activities.
c. Reading is
enjoyable.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Somewhat Somewhat
disagree
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH333182
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH333181
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH333183
VH240399
22. Please indicate how much you DISAGREE or AGREE with the following statements
about reading and writing. Select one answer choice on each row.
a. When I read books, I learn
a lot.
b. Reading is one of my
favorite activities.
c. Reading is enjoyable.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
A
B
C
D
VH240404
A
B
C
D
VH240400
A
B
C
D
VH240402
9
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VH260406
23. Besides doing homework, how much time do you spend reading outside of school?
A Less than 30 minutes a day
B 30 minutes up to 1 hour a day
C 1 up to 2 hours a day
D 2 up to 3 hours a day
E 3 up to 4 hours a day
F More than 4 hours a day
VH260407
24. On a typical school day, how much time do you use a computer or other digital
device to do your English/language arts schoolwork and homework?
A Less than 30 minutes
B 30 minutes up to 1 hour
C 1 up to 2 hours
D 2 up to 3 hours
E 3 up to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
10
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Student Items
VH260663
25.. Which of the following statements are true about the ways in which you and your
teachers use computers or other digital devices in your English/language arts
class? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. There are computers or other digital
devices that I can use for my English/
language arts schoolwork.
b. There is Wi-Fi or some other Internet
connection that I can use for my English/
language arts schoolwork.
c. My English/language arts teacher uses
computers or other digital devices when
teaching my class.
d. My English/language arts teacher requires
us to use computers or other digital devices
to complete assignments.
11
Yes
No
A
B
VH260664
A
B
VH260665
A
B
VH260666
A
B
VH260667
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VH260847
26. Do you think you would be able to do each of the following when reading? Select one
answer choice on each row.
a. Figure out the
meaning of a word you
don’t know by using
other words in the text
b. Explain the meaning
of something you have
read
c. Understand the
feelings of characters
in a story
d. Figure out the main
idea of a text
e. Figure out the theme
of a text
f. Judge the reliability of
sources (for example,
how a website might
be biased or
inaccurate)
g. Credit others for their
ideas (for example,
citing sources, using
endnotes and
footnotes in reports)
h. Find text in a reading
passage to help you
answer a question on a
test
i. Recognize when you
don’t understand
something you are
reading
j. Recognize the
difference between
fact and opinion in a
text
k. Critique an author’s
craft or technique
l. Use evidence in a text
to support my answer
m. Identify the author’s
perspective in a
persuasive text
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH260848
A
B
C
D
E
VH260849
A
B
C
D
E
VH260850
A
B
C
D
E
VH260851
A
B
C
D
E
VH260852
A
B
C
D
E
VH260857
A
B
C
D
E
VH260858
A
B
C
D
E
VH260859
A
B
C
D
E
VH260861
A
B
C
D
E
VH260863
A
B
C
D
E
VH260866
A
B
C
D
E
VH260867
A
B
C
D
E
VH260868
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Student Items
VH260906
27. How often do you typically do each of the following things outside of school? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. Talk about books
(print or online) with
other people
b. Go to my local library
to borrow books (print
or online)
c. Read blogs
d. Use social media (for
example, Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram)
e. Help friends with
reading homework
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH260907
A
B
C
D
E
VH260911
A
B
C
D
E
VH260913
A
B
C
D
E
VH333261
A
B
C
D
E
VH260917
VH333279
28. In this school year, did you participate in a book club?
A Yes
B No
VH333280
29. Have you ever participated in a summer reading program?
A Yes
B No
VH333291
30. Last summer, did you participate in a summer reading program?
A Yes
B No
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VH260926
31.. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I want other students
to think I am good at
reading.
b. I want to show others
that my English/
language arts
schoolwork is easy for
me.
c. I want to look smart in
comparison to the
other students in my
English/language arts
class.
d. I want to learn as
much as possible in
my English/language
arts class.
e. I want to master a lot
of new skills in my
English/language arts
class.
f. I want to pass my
English/language arts
class.
g. I want to become a
better reader this year.
h. I want to get better
grades than most other
students in my
English/language arts
class.
i. I want to get good
grades in my English/
language arts class.
j. I want to avoid
making mistakes in
front of my classmates
in my English/
language arts class.
k. I want to understand
as much as I can in my
English/language arts
class.
l. I want to hide how
nervous I am about
reading.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH260928
A
B
C
D
E
VH260929
A
B
C
D
E
VH260930
A
B
C
D
E
VH260931
A
B
C
D
E
VH260932
A
B
C
D
E
VH260933
A
B
C
D
E
VH260934
A
B
C
D
E
VH260935
A
B
C
D
E
VH260936
A
B
C
D
E
VH260937
A
B
C
D
E
VH260938
A
B
C
D
E
VH333328
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VH260946
32. In your English/language arts class this school year, how often have you done each
of the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. I came to my English/
language arts class
prepared.
b. I remembered and
followed directions
from my English/
language arts teacher.
c. I started working on
reading assignments
right away rather than
waiting until the last
minute.
d. I paid attention and
resisted distractions
during English/
language arts class.
e. I stayed on task
without reminders
from my English/
language arts teacher.
f. I paid attention in my
English/language arts
class even when I was
not interested.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH260952
A
B
C
D
E
VH260953
A
B
C
D
E
VH260954
A
B
C
D
E
VH260955
A
B
C
D
E
VH260957
A
B
C
D
E
VH260958
15
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VH261065
33. How often do you typically read each of the following outside of school (print or
online)? Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Stories or novels
Poems
Plays
Autobiographies
Comic books
Magazines
Blogs or personal web
pages
h. E-mails
i. Text messages
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH261066
A
B
C
D
E
VH261067
A
B
C
D
E
VH261068
A
B
C
D
E
VH261069
A
B
C
D
E
VH261070
A
B
C
D
E
VH261071
A
B
C
D
E
VH261073
A
B
C
D
E
VH261074
A
B
C
D
E
VH261075
16
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH240001
34. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in
school?
A Easier than other tests
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
VH240002
35. How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard you tried on most other
tests you have taken this year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
VH240003
36. How important was it to you to do well on this test?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
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VH260313
37. How easy or difficult was this test?
A Extremely difficult
B Quite difficult
C Somewhat difficult
D Somewhat easy
E Quite easy
F Extremely easy
VH260314
38. How many questions do you think you answered correctly on this test?
A None or almost none
B Some but less than half
C About half
D More than half but not all
E All or almost all
VH260315
39. How similar were the questions on this test to the questions on your
English/language arts quizzes and tests at school?
A Not similar at all
B Not similar
C Somewhat similar
D Quite similar
E Extremely similar
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Student Items
VH260331
40. How much do you agree with each of the following statements? Select one answer
choice on each row.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
A
B
C
A
B
A
A
a. I applied a lot of
effort to succeed on
this test.
b. Taking this test
was stressful.
c. Taking this test
was challenging.
d. I felt time pressure
when taking this
test.
Somewhat Somewhat
disagree
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
D
E
F
VH260334
C
D
E
F
VH260335
B
C
D
E
F
VH260336
B
C
D
E
F
VH260338
VH333658
41. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
A No effort at all
B Very little effort
C Some effort
D Quite a bit of effort
E A lot of effort
VH333659
42. How stressful was taking this test?
A Not stressful at all
B A little stressful
C Somewhat stressful
D Quite stressful
E Extremely stressful
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VH333660
43.. How challenging was taking this test?
A Not challenging at all
B A little challenging
C Somewhat challenging
D Quite challenging
E Extremely challenging
VH333661
44. How much time pressure did you feel when taking this test?
A No time pressure at all
B A little bit of time pressure
C Some time pressure
D Quite a bit of time pressure
E A lot of time pressure
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for each question except where instructed otherwise.
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1
VB345622
1. Please indicate how much you DISAGREE or AGREE with the following statements
about reading and writing. Fill in one oval on each line.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
agree
a. When I read books, I learn a lot.
A
B
C
D
b. Reading is one of my favorite activities.
A
B
C
D
c. Reading is enjoyable.
A
B
C
D
VB345623
VB345624
VE633189
VB379288
2. How often do you do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Almost
every day
a. Read for fun on your own time
A
B
C
D
b. Talk with your friends or family about
something you have read
A
B
C
D
VB379289
VB379290
VB345648
3. For your English class so far this year, how many times have you done each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
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7
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2
1
Never
Once
2 or 3
times
4 or 5
times
6 or more
times
a. Made a presentation to the
class about something that
you have read
A
B
C
D
E
VB345650
b. Done a project about
something that you have read
(for example, written a
play, created a website)
A
B
C
D
E
VB345651
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4. How often do you receive help or tutoring with reading outside of your regular
English/language arts class?
English/language arts class?
P
VE634877
VE634877
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4
2
A Never or hardly ever
1
Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
Every day or almost every day
VC504013
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5. In your English/language arts class this year, how often does your class do each of the
5. In your English/language arts class this year, how often does your class do each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
Never
or
hardly
hardly
ever
ever
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
montha
month
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
weeka
week
Every day
Every
day
or almost
or
almost
every day
every day
a. Read aloud
a. Read aloud
A
B
C
D
D
VC504014
VC504014
b. Read silently
b. Read silently
A
B
C
D
D
VC504015
VC504015
c. Discuss new or difficult vocabulary
c. Discuss new or difficult vocabulary
A
B
C
D
D
VC504016
VC504016
d. Explain what we have read
d. Explain what we have read
A
B
C
D
D
VC504017
VC504017
e. Work in pairs or small groups to talk
e. Work in pairs or small groups to talk
about something that we have read
about something that we have read
A
B
C
D
D
VE589600
VE589600
f. Read books we have chosen ourselves
f. Read books we have chosen ourselves
A
B
C
D
D
VC504019
VC504019
g. Write a paragraph or more about
g. Write a paragraph or more about
what we have read
what we have read
A
B
C
D
D
VE589602
VE589602
h. Discuss different interpretations of
h. Discuss different interpretations of
what we have read
what we have read
A
B
C
D
D
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6. In your English/language arts class this year, when reading a story, article, or other passage,
6. In your English/language arts class this year, when reading a story, article, or other passage,
how often does your teacher ask you to do the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
how often does your teacher ask you to do the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
Never
or
hardly
hardly
ever
ever
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
montha
month
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
weeka
week
Every day
Every
day
or almost
or
almost
every day
every day
a. Summarize the passage
a. Summarize the passage
A
B
C
D
b. Interpret the meaning of the passage
b. Interpret the meaning of the passage
A
B
C
D
c. Question the motives or feelings of
c. Question the motives or feelings of
the characters
the characters
A
B
C
D
d. Identify the main themes or main
d. Identify the main themes or main
ideas of the passage
ideas of the passage
A
B
C
D
e. Evaluate the main arguments or
e. Evaluate the main arguments or
evidence in a persuasive passage
evidence in a persuasive passage
A
B
C
D
f. Analyze the author’s organization of
f. Analyze the author’s organization of
information in a passage
information in a passage
A
B
C
D
g. Critique the author’s craft or
g. Critique the author’s craft or
technique
technique
A
B
C
D
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VC504023
VC504024
VC504024
VC504025
VC504025
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VE589612
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7. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you use a computer to do each
7. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you use a computer to do each
of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
Never
hardlyor
hardly
ever
ever
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
montha
month
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
weeka
week
Every day
Every
day
or almost
or
almost
every day
every day
a. Learn and practice vocabulary
a. Learn and practice vocabulary
A
B
C
VC504028
VC504028
b. Write fictional stories
b. Write fictional stories
A
B
C
c. Write informational reports
c. Write informational reports
A
B
C
d. Produce multimedia reports/projects
d. Produce multimedia reports/projects
A
B
C
e. Access reading-related websites (for
e. Access reading-related websites (for
example, websites with book reviews
example, websites with book reviews
and lists of recommended books)
and lists of recommended books)
A
B
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
f. Conduct research for reading and
f. Conduct research for reading and
writing projects
writing projects
A
B
C
D
D
VC504034
VC504034
g. Read books or articles using a digital
g. Read books or articles using a digital
media device, such as an e-book
media device, such as an e-book
reader or tablet computer
reader or tablet computer
A
B
C
D
D
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VE589649
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VC504031
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8. Are you currently enrolled in or have
8. Are you currently enrolled in or have
you taken an Advanced Placement
you taken an Advanced Placement
(AP ®®) course in English/language arts?
(AP ) course in English/language arts?
Fill in ovals for all that apply.
Fill in ovals for all that apply.
11. How hard was this test compared to
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
A
I am enrolled in or have taken
A Yes,
Yes, I am enrolled in or have taken
A Easier than other tests
B
I am enrolled in or have taken
B Yes,
Yes, I am enrolled in or have taken
C Harder than other tests
Advanced Placement (AP) English
Advanced Placement (AP) English
Language and Composition.
Language and Composition.
B About as hard as other tests
Advanced Placement (AP) English
Advanced Placement (AP) English
Literature and Composition.
Literature and Composition.
D Much harder than other tests
C
I have never taken an
C No,
No, I have never taken an
Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement (AP)
English/language arts course.
English/language arts course.
9. Are you currently enrolled in or
9. Are you currently enrolled in or
have you taken the International
have you taken the International
Baccalaureate®® (IB) Language A1
Baccalaureate (IB) Language A1
course?
course?
VC034559
12. How hard did you try on this test
compared to how hard you tried on
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
VE589658
VE589658
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
A
Yes
A Yes
B
B No
D Much harder than on other tests
No
VB595184
VC293008
VC293008
13. How important was it to you to do
well on this test?
10. Are you currently enrolled in or have
10. Are you currently enrolled in or have
you taken any online English/language
you taken any online English/language
arts courses for high school or college
arts courses for high school or college
credit?
credit?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
A
A Yes
Yes
B
B No
C Important
No
P
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126
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH266754
1. How often do you use a computer or other digital device (excluding hand-held
calculators) for math at school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH336225
2. How often do you use a computer or other digital device for math homework?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH336227
3. How often do you use a computer or other digital device for math?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
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VH336228
4. How often do you use the Internet to learn things about math?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH336231
5. How often do you use a calculator?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH240035
6. How often do you use a calculator?
A Never or hardly ever
B Once in a while
C Almost every day
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH336233
7. How often do you receive help or tutoring with math outside of school or after
school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH240037
8. How often do you receive help or tutoring with math outside of school or after
school?
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
VH266781
9. This school year, how often do you use the following digital devices to work on
math problems, including homework? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Hand-held calculator
b. Desktop or laptop
computer
c. Tablet (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire)
d. Smartphone (for
example, iPhone,
Samsung Galaxy, HTC
One)
e. Other device (Please
specify):
_____________________
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH266782
A
B
C
D
E
VH266783
A
B
C
D
E
VH266786
A
B
C
D
E
VH266788
A
B
C
D
E
VH266789
3
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH266808
10. In your math class this year, how often have you used the following types of
calculators? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Basic calculator
b. Calculator app on a
smartphone
c. Calculator on a tablet
d. Calculator on a
desktop or laptop
computer
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH266809
A
B
C
D
E
VH266811
A
B
C
D
E
VH266812
A
B
C
D
E
VH266813
VH267415
11. This school year, how often did the following things happen in your math class? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. My teacher used
computers or other
digital devices to show
us how to work
through math
problems.
b. I used the Internet for
my math work.
c. My teacher used
desktop or laptop
computers when
teaching math to my
class.
d. My teacher required us
to use computers or
other digital devices to
complete math
assignments.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH267416
A
B
C
D
E
VH267417
A
B
C
D
E
VH267418
A
B
C
D
E
VH267419
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VH336036
12. In this school year, how often have you used a computer or other digital device
(excluding hand-held calculators) to complete your math assignments?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH336037
13. In this school year, how often have you used a computer or other digital device
(excluding hand-held calculators) to look online for resources for help with your
math assignments?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH336038
14. In this school year, how often have you used a computer or other digital device
(excluding hand-held calculators) to take an online practice test?
A Never
B Once
C Two or three times
D Four to five times
E More than five times
5
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH267478
15. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I enjoy doing math.
b. I look forward to my
math class.
c. I am interested in the
things I learned in
math.
d. I think making an
effort in math is
worthwhile.
e. I think math will help
me even when I am
not in school.
f. I think it is important
to do well in math.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH267479
A
B
C
D
E
VH267481
A
B
C
D
E
VH267483
A
B
C
D
E
VH267485
A
B
C
D
E
VH267486
A
B
C
D
E
VH267487
VH267498
16. How much do you enjoy solving each of the following types of math problems? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. Addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and
division
b. Working with
geometric figures like
rectangles and squares
c. Looking at patterns,
graphs, and charts
Enjoy not at
all
Enjoy a
little bit
Enjoy
somewhat
Enjoy quite
a bit
Enjoy a lot
A
B
C
D
E
VH267499
A
B
C
D
E
VH267505
A
B
C
D
E
VH267507
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VH267672
17. Thinking about math, do you think that you would be able to do each of the
following? Do not actually solve the problems. Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Estimate the weight of
5 apples using pounds
(lbs)
b. Divide 42 stickers by 6
students
c. Calculate how many
square feet of tile you
need to cover your
classroom floor
d. Estimate the area of
your classroom floor
using square feet
e. Find the amount of
carpet needed to cover
a rectangular floor if
you know its length
and width
f. Know when to take a
turkey out of the oven
if it goes in at 10:00
A.M. and it takes 3
hours and 45 minutes
to cook
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH267674
A
B
C
D
E
VH267675
A
B
C
D
E
VH267676
A
B
C
D
E
VH267680
A
B
C
D
E
VH267682
A
B
C
D
E
VH267683
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH336061
18. Thinking about math, do you think that you would be able to do each of the
following without a calculator? Do not actually solve the problems. Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Estimate the weight of
5 apples using pounds
(lbs)
b. Divide 42 stickers by 6
students
c. Calculate how many
square feet of tile you
need to cover your
classroom floor
d. Estimate the area of
your classroom floor
using square feet
e. Find the amount of
carpet needed to cover
a rectangular floor if
you know its length
and width
f. Know when to take a
turkey out of the oven
if it goes in at 10:00
A.M. and it takes 3
hours and 45 minutes
to cook
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH336062
A
B
C
D
E
VH336063
A
B
C
D
E
VH336064
A
B
C
D
E
VH336068
A
B
C
D
E
VH336070
A
B
C
D
E
VH336066
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH268936
19. How often do you use math in everyday life outside of school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH268945
20. How often do you participate in each of the following activities outside of
school? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Talk about math
problems with your
friends
b. Attend after-school
tutoring with other
students
c. Play an instrument
and read music
d. Go to websites for
help with your math
homework
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH268946
A
B
C
D
E
VH268958
A
B
C
D
E
VH268961
A
B
C
D
E
VH268962
VH336085
21. Have you ever helped your friends with their math homework?
A Yes
B No
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH269037
22. Over the past seven days, how many days have you helped your friends with their
math homework? Enter the number of days.
VH269015
23. Have you ever participated in a summer program for math?
A Yes
B No
VH269016
24. Last summer, did you participate in a summer program for math?
A Yes
B No
VH336087
25. Have you ever participated in a math study group?
A Yes
B No
VH269039
26. Over the past seven days, how many days have you participated in a math study
group? Enter the number of days.
10
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH269048
27. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I want other students
to think I am good at
math.
b. I want to show others
that my math
schoolwork is easy for
me.
c. I want to look smart in
comparison to the
other students in my
math class.
d. I want to master a lot
of new skills in my
math class.
e. I want to become
better in math this
year.
f. I want to get better
grades than most other
students in my math
class.
g. I want to learn as
much as possible in
my math class.
h. I want to understand
as much as I can in my
math class.
i. I want to pass my
math class.
j. I want to get good
grades in my math
class.
k. I want to hide how
nervous I am about
math.
l. I want to avoid
making mistakes in
front of my classmates
in my math class.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH269049
A
B
C
D
E
VH269050
A
B
C
D
E
VH269053
A
B
C
D
E
VH269055
A
B
C
D
E
VH269056
A
B
C
D
E
VH269058
A
B
C
D
E
VH269059
A
B
C
D
E
VH269060
A
B
C
D
E
VH327502
A
B
C
D
E
VH327503
A
B
C
D
E
VH327504
A
B
C
D
E
VH327505
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH336092
28. In your math class this school year, how often have you done each of the
following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. I came to my math
class prepared.
b. I remembered and
followed directions
from my math teacher.
c. I started working on
my math assignments
right away rather than
waiting until the last
minute.
d. I paid attention and
resisted distractions
during math class.
e. I stayed on task
without reminders
from my math teacher.
f. I paid attention in my
math class even when
I was not interested.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH336093
A
B
C
D
E
VH336094
A
B
C
D
E
VH336095
A
B
C
D
E
VH336096
A
B
C
D
E
VH336097
A
B
C
D
E
VH336099
12
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH350115
29. For school this year, how often have you been asked to write long answers (several
sentences or paragraphs) to questions on tests or assignments that involved math?
A Never
B Once
C Two or three times
D Four or five times
E More than five times
VH350116
30. For school this year, how often do you work in pairs or small groups to talk about
something that you have done in math?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day.
VH240001
31. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in
school?
A Easier than other tests
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
13
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH240002
32. How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard you tried on most other
tests you have taken this year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
VH240003
33. How important was it to you to do well on this test?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
VH260313
34. How easy or difficult was this test?
A Extremely difficult
B Quite difficult
C Somewhat difficult
D Somewhat easy
E Quite easy
F Extremely easy
14
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Student Items
VH260314
35. How many questions do you think you answered correctly on this test?
A None or almost none
B Some but less than half
C About half
D More than half but not all
E All or almost all
VH337139
36. How similar were the questions on this test to the questions on your math quizzes
and tests at school?
A Not similar at all
B Not similar
C Somewhat similar
D Quite similar
E Extremely similar
VH260331
37. How much do you agree with each of the following statements? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. I applied a lot of
effort to succeed on
this test.
b. Taking this test
was stressful.
c. Taking this test
was challenging.
d. I felt time pressure
when taking this
test.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Somewhat Somewhat
disagree
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260334
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260335
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260336
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260338
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VH333658
38. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
A No effort at all
B Very little effort
C Some effort
D Quite a bit of effort
E A lot of effort
VH333659
39. How stressful was taking this test?
A Not stressful at all
B A little stressful
C Somewhat stressful
D Quite stressful
E Extremely stressful
VH333660
40. How challenging was taking this test?
A Not challenging at all
B A little challenging
C Somewhat challenging
D Quite challenging
E Extremely challenging
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VH333661
41. How much time pressure did you feel when taking this test?
A No time pressure at all
B A little bit of time pressure
C Some time pressure
D Quite a bit of time pressure
E A lot of time pressure
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Student Items
VH266754
1. How often do you use a computer or other digital device (excluding hand-held
calculators) for math at school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH336233
2. How often do you receive help or tutoring with math outside of school or after
school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH240037
3. How often do you receive help or tutoring with math outside of school or after
school?
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
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VH266769
4. What math class are you taking this year? Select one or more answer choices.
A Eighth-grade math
B General eighth-grade math
C Algebra I course
D First year of a two-year algebra course
E Second year of a two-year algebra course
F Algebra I (one-year course)
G Algebra II
H Geometry
I Other
VH240046
5. What math class do you expect to take next year?
A Geometry
B Algebra II
C Algebra I (one-year course)
D First year of a two-year Algebra I course
E Second year of a two-year Algebra I course
F Introduction to algebra or pre-algebra
G Basic or general math
H Business or consumer math
I Other math class
J I don’t know.
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VH240782
6. When you are doing math for school or homework, how often do you use these
different types of computer programs? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. A spreadsheet program
for math class
assignments
b. A program to practice
or drill on math facts
(addition, subtraction,
multiplication,
division)
c. A program that
presents new math
lessons with problems
to solve
d. A calculator program
to solve or check
problems for math
class
e. A graphing program to
make charts or graphs
for math class
f. A statistical program
to calculate patterns
such as correlations or
cross tabulations
g. A word processing
program to write
papers for math class
h. A program to work
with geometric shapes
for math class
i. The Internet to learn
things for math class
Two or
Every day or
three times
almost
a week
every day
Never or
hardly ever
Once every
few weeks
About once
a week
A
B
C
D
E
VH240802
A
B
C
D
E
VH240785
A
B
C
D
E
VH240787
A
B
C
D
E
VH240788
A
B
C
D
E
VH240789
A
B
C
D
E
VH240791
A
B
C
D
E
VH240783
A
B
C
D
E
VH240792
A
B
C
D
E
VH240786
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VH240803
7. How often do you use e-mail, instant messages, blogs, or text messages to do any of
the following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Talk online with
friends about math
work
b. Get help with math
from someone other
than your teacher,
family, classmates, or
friends
Two or
Every day or
three times
almost
a week
every day
Never or
hardly ever
Once every
few weeks
About once
a week
A
B
C
D
E
VH240805
A
B
C
D
E
VH240806
VH266781
8. This school year, how often do you use the following digital devices to work on
math problems, including homework? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Hand-held calculator
b. Desktop or laptop
computer
c. Tablet (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire)
d. Smartphone (for
example, iPhone,
Samsung Galaxy, HTC
One)
e. Other device (Please
specify):
_____________________
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH266782
A
B
C
D
E
VH266783
A
B
C
D
E
VH266786
A
B
C
D
E
VH266788
A
B
C
D
E
VH266789
4
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH266808
9. In your math class this year, how often have you used the following types of
calculators? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Basic calculator
b. Graphing calculator
c. Calculator app on a
smartphone
d. Calculator on a tablet
e. Calculator on a
desktop or laptop
computer
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH266809
A
B
C
D
E
VH266810
A
B
C
D
E
VH266811
A
B
C
D
E
VH266812
A
B
C
D
E
VH266813
VH267415
10. This school year, how often did the following things happen in your math class? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. My teacher used
computers or other
digital devices to show
us how to work
through math
problems.
b. I used the Internet for
my math work.
c. My teacher used
desktop or laptop
computers when
teaching math to my
class.
d. My teacher required us
to use computers or
other digital devices to
complete math
assignments.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH267416
A
B
C
D
E
VH267417
A
B
C
D
E
VH267418
A
B
C
D
E
VH267419
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Student Items
VH336036
11. In this school year, how often have you used a computer or other digital device
(excluding hand-held calculators) to complete your math assignments?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH336037
12. In this school year, how often have you used a computer or other digital device
(excluding hand-held calculators) to look online for resources for help with your
math assignments?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH336038
13. In this school year, how often have you used a computer or other digital device
(excluding hand-held calculators) to take an online practice test?
A Never
B Once
C Two or three times
D Four to five times
E More than five times
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Student Items
VH267478
14. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I enjoy doing math.
b. I look forward to my
math class.
c. I am interested in the
things I learned in
math.
d. I think making an
effort in math is
worthwhile.
e. I think math will help
me even when I am
not in school.
f. I think it is important
to do well in math.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH267479
A
B
C
D
E
VH267481
A
B
C
D
E
VH267483
A
B
C
D
E
VH267485
A
B
C
D
E
VH267486
A
B
C
D
E
VH267487
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Student Items
VH267498
15. How much do you enjoy solving each of the following types of math problems? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. Addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and
division
b. Finding areas of shapes
and figures
c. Solving for
probabilities and
events (for example,
card, coin, marble, and
spinner problems)
d. Solving equations or
simplifying
expressions
e. Constructing and
building different
types of graphs (for
example, bar graph,
line graph, or box and
whisker plots)
f. Working with
geometric figures like
rectangles and squares
g. Looking at patterns,
graphs, and charts
Enjoy not at
all
Enjoy a
little bit
Enjoy
somewhat
Enjoy quite
a bit
Enjoy a lot
A
B
C
D
E
VH267499
A
B
C
D
E
VH267501
A
B
C
D
E
VH267502
A
B
C
D
E
VH267503
A
B
C
D
E
VH267504
A
B
C
D
E
VH267505
A
B
C
D
E
VH267507
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Student Items
VH267672
16. Thinking about math, do you think that you would be able to do each of the
following? Do not actually solve the problems. Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Estimate the weight of
5 apples using pounds
(lbs)
b. Divide 42 stickers by 6
students
c. Calculate how many
square feet of tile you
need to cover your
classroom floor
d. Determine a 20
percent tip of a 67
dollar restaurant
dinner bill
e. Estimate the area of
your classroom floor
using square feet
f. Describe the
properties shared by
every isosceles right
triangle
g. Find the amount of
carpet needed to cover
a rectangular floor if
you know its length
and width
h. Know when to take a
turkey out of the oven
if it goes in at 10:00
A.M. and it takes 3
hours and 45 minutes
to cook
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH267674
A
B
C
D
E
VH267675
A
B
C
D
E
VH267676
A
B
C
D
E
VH267679
A
B
C
D
E
VH267680
A
B
C
D
E
VH267681
A
B
C
D
E
VH267682
A
B
C
D
E
VH267683
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Student Items
VH336061
17. Thinking about math, do you think that you would be able to do each of the
following without a calculator? Do not actually solve the problems. Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Estimate the weight of
5 apples using pounds
(lbs)
b. Divide 42 stickers by 6
students
c. Calculate how many
square feet of tile you
need to cover your
classroom floor
d. Determine a 20
percent tip of a 67
dollar restaurant
dinner bill
e. Estimate the area of
your classroom floor
using square feet
f. Describe the
properties shared by
every isosceles right
triangle
g. Find the amount of
carpet needed to cover
a rectangular floor if
you know its length
and width
h. Know when to take a
turkey out of the oven
if it goes in at 10:00
A.M. and it takes 3
hours and 45 minutes
to cook
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH336062
A
B
C
D
E
VH336063
A
B
C
D
E
VH336064
A
B
C
D
E
VH336067
A
B
C
D
E
VH336068
A
B
C
D
E
VH336069
A
B
C
D
E
VH336070
A
B
C
D
E
VH336066
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Student Items
VH268936
18. How often do you use math in everyday life outside of school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH268945
19. How often do you participate in each of the following activities outside of
school? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Talk about math
problems with your
friends
b. Program computers
c. Attend after-school
tutoring with other
students
d. Play an instrument
and read music
e. Go to websites for
help with your math
homework
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH268946
A
B
C
D
E
VH268949
A
B
C
D
E
VH268958
A
B
C
D
E
VH268961
A
B
C
D
E
VH268962
VH336085
20. Have you ever helped your friends with their math homework?
A Yes
B No
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VH269037
21. Over the past seven days, how many days have you helped your friends with their
math homework? Enter the number of days.
VH269015
22. Have you ever participated in a summer program for math?
A Yes
B No
VH269016
23. Last summer, did you participate in a summer program for math?
A Yes
B No
VH336087
24. Have you ever participated in a math study group?
A Yes
B No
VH269039
25. Over the past seven days, how many days have you participated in a math study
group? Enter the number of days.
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Student Items
VH269048
26. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. I want other students
to think I am good at
math.
b. I want to show others
that my math
schoolwork is easy for
me.
c. I want to look smart in
comparison to the
other students in my
math class.
d. I want to master a lot
of new skills in my
math class.
e. I want to become
better in math this
year.
f. I want to get better
grades than most other
students in my math
class.
g. I want to learn as
much as possible in
my math class.
h. I want to understand
as much as I can in my
math class.
i. I want to pass my
math class.
j. I want to get good
grades in my math
class.
k. I want to hide how
nervous I am about
math.
l. I want to avoid
making mistakes in
front of my classmates
in my math class.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH269049
A
B
C
D
E
VH269050
A
B
C
D
E
VH269053
A
B
C
D
E
VH269055
A
B
C
D
E
VH269056
A
B
C
D
E
VH269058
A
B
C
D
E
VH269059
A
B
C
D
E
VH269060
A
B
C
D
E
VH327502
A
B
C
D
E
VH327503
A
B
C
D
E
VH327504
A
B
C
D
E
VH327505
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VH336092
27. In your math class this school year, how often have you done each of the
following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. I came to my math
class prepared.
b. I remembered and
followed directions
from my math teacher.
c. I started working on
my math assignments
right away rather than
waiting until the last
minute.
d. I paid attention and
resisted distractions
during math class.
e. I stayed on task
without reminders
from my math teacher.
f. I paid attention in my
math class even when
I was not interested.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH336093
A
B
C
D
E
VH336094
A
B
C
D
E
VH336095
A
B
C
D
E
VH336096
A
B
C
D
E
VH336097
A
B
C
D
E
VH336099
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VH350116
28. For school this year, how often do you work in pairs or small groups to talk about
something that you have done in math?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day.
VH240001
29. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in
school?
A Easier than other tests
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
VH240002
30. How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard you tried on most other
tests you have taken this year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
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VH240003
31. How important was it to you to do well on this test?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
VH260313
32. How easy or difficult was this test?
A Extremely difficult
B Quite difficult
C Somewhat difficult
D Somewhat easy
E Quite easy
F Extremely easy
VH260314
33. How many questions do you think you answered correctly on this test?
A None or almost none
B Some but less than half
C About half
D More than half but not all
E All or almost all
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VH337139
34. How similar were the questions on this test to the questions on your math quizzes
and tests at school?
A Not similar at all
B Not similar
C Somewhat similar
D Quite similar
E Extremely similar
VH260331
35. How much do you agree with each of the following statements? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. I applied a lot of
effort to succeed on
this test.
b. Taking this test
was stressful.
c. Taking this test
was challenging.
d. I felt time pressure
when taking this
test.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Somewhat Somewhat
disagree
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260334
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260335
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260336
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH260338
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VH333658
36. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
A No effort at all
B Very little effort
C Some effort
D Quite a bit of effort
E A lot of effort
VH333659
37. How stressful was taking this test?
A Not stressful at all
B A little stressful
C Somewhat stressful
D Quite stressful
E Extremely stressful
VH333660
38. How challenging was taking this test?
A Not challenging at all
B A little challenging
C Somewhat challenging
D Quite challenging
E Extremely challenging
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VH333661
39. How much time pressure did you feel when taking this test?
A No time pressure at all
B A little bit of time pressure
C Some time pressure
D Quite a bit of time pressure
E A lot of time pressure
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more than once, give the most recent year you took it. Fill in one oval on each line. INCLUDE
courses taken in summer school, but DO NOT INCLUDE topics that were only taught as part
of a longer course (such as trigonometry taught in drafting class or computer programming
taught in Algebra II).
I have never
taken this
course.
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course in
or before
Grade 8.
I took this
course in
Grade 9.
I took this
course in
Grade 10.
I took this
course in
Grade 11.
I took this
course in
Grade 12.
a. Basic or general mathematics
course
A
B
C
D
E
F VC298769
b. Tech-prep mathematics,
business mathematics,
consumer mathematics, or
other applied mathematics
course
A
B
C
D
E
F VC298847
c. Introduction to algebra or
pre-algebra course
A
B
C
D
E
F VC299007
d. Algebra I course
A
B
C
D
E
F VC299008
e. Geometry course
A
B
C
D
E
F VC299009
f. Algebra II course, with or
without trigonometry
A
B
C
D
E
F VC299010
g. Trigonometry (as a separate
course)
A
B
C
D
E
F VC299012
A
h. Pre-calculus course (also
called introductory analysis)
B
C
D
E
F
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i. Integrated mathematics 1
(first year of a multi-year
course)
A
B
C
D
E
F
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(second year of a multi-year
course)
A
B
C
D
E
F
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course
in
cours 12.
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A
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C
D
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(fourth year of a multi-year
f
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f
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course)
A
B
C
D
E
F
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P b bl y
B
C
D
E
F VC299032
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l l
A
B
C
D
E
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B
C
D
E
F
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(specify):
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B
C
D
E
F
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2. Are you currently enrolled in or
have you taken any of the following
Advanced Placement (AP®) courses?
Fill in ovals for all that apply.
A Yes, I am enrolled in or have
taken Advanced Placement (AP)
Calculus AB.
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4. Are you currently enrolled in or have
you taken any online mathematics
courses for high school or college
credit?
A Yes
B No
B Yes, I am enrolled in or have
taken Advanced Placement (AP)
Calculus BC.
C Yes, I am enrolled in or have
taken Advanced Placement (AP)
Statistics.
D No, I have not taken any of the
courses listed above.
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5. Was there a mathematics course that
you would have liked to have taken this
school year but did not take?
A Yes, but my school does not offer
the course.
B Yes, but the course was full.
C Yes, but I did not have the
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3. Are you currently enrolled in or
have you taken an International
Baccalaureate® (IB) mathematics
course?
A Yes
necessary prerequisites.
D Yes, but my schedule was full.
E No, there was no other course that
I wanted to take.
B No
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one oval on each line.
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but not often
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a. Basic four-function (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division)
A
B
C
b. Scientific (not graphing)
A
B
C
VB517161
c. Graphing
A
B
C
VB517282
VE593461
11. How often do you use a calculator to perform the following tasks for the mathematics
course you are currently taking? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
or hardly
ever
Sometimes
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a. To perform basic numeric operations
A
B
C
D
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b. To graph equations or inequalities
A
B
C
D
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c. To evaluate functions (e.g.,
exponential, logarithmic,
trigonometric)
A
B
C
D
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d. To calculate probabilities or
statistical measures
A
B
C
D
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e. To create statistical representations
(charts and graphs, etc.)
A
B
C
D
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f. To use a computer algebra system
(CAS)
A
B
C
D
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g. To perform matrix operations
A
B
C
D
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h. To perform business/financial
calculations
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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14. How often do you use e-mail, instant messages, blogs, or text messages to do any of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
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Never
or hardly
ever
Once
every few
weeks
About
once a
week
a. Talk online with friends
about mathematics work
A
B
C
D
E
VC299268
b. Get help with mathematics
from someone other than
your teacher, family,
classmates, or friends
A
B
C
D
E
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Every day or
three times
almost
a week
every day
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15. What kind of calculator did you use for
this test?
A I did not use a calculator for this
test.
VC034559
17. How hard did you try on this test
compared to how hard you tried on most
other tests you have taken this year in
school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B NAEP-provided scientific
calculator
B About as hard as on other tests
C Scientific (not graphing) calculator
C Harder than on other tests
D Graphing calculator (with or
D Much harder than on other tests
without a computer algebra
system [CAS])
VB595184
VB595182
16. How hard was this test compared to
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
A Easier than other tests
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
18. How important was it to you to do well
on this test?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
D Much harder than other tests
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SECTION
4
Section
4
This section has 32 questions. Mark your answers in your booklet. Fill in only one oval
for each question.
VC315287
1. In this school year, how often have you
done activities or projects in science?
A Never or hardly ever
VH157868
3. In this school year, have you done
activities or projects to learn about
electricity (for example, circuits,
batteries, and light bulbs)?
B Once every few weeks
A Yes
C About once a week
B No
D Two or three times a week
VH157871
E Every day or almost every day
VH157864
2. In this school year, have you done
activities or projects to learn about
living things (for example, plants,
animals, bacteria)?
4. In this school year, have you done
activities or projects to learn about
chemicals (for example, mixing sugar
or salt in water)?
A Yes
B No
A Yes
B No
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VH157875
5. In this school year, have you done
activities or projects to learn about
rocks or minerals (for example, looking
at different rocks)?
VC315239
8. In this school year, how often have you
read a book or magazine about science?
A Never or hardly ever
A Yes
B Once every few weeks
B No
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
VH157879
6. In this school year, how often have
you done science activities using
scientific tools (for example, telescopes,
microscopes, thermometers, or
weighing scales)?
E Every day or almost every day
VC519400
9. In this school year, how often have you
read about science on the computer?
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
B Once every few weeks
C About once a week
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
E Every day or almost every day
VC315232
7. In this school year, how often have you
read a science textbook?
A Never or hardly ever
VC315248
10. In this school year, how often have you
watched a movie, video, or DVD about
science?
B Once every few weeks
A Never or hardly ever
C About once a week
B Once every few weeks
D Two or three times a week
C About once a week
E Every day or almost every day
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
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VC315256
11. In this school year, how often have you
discussed news stories about science?
14. In this school year, how often have you
taken a science test or quiz?
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
B Once every few weeks
C About once a week
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
E Every day or almost every day
VC315270
12. In this school year, how often have
you worked with other students on a
science activity or project?
VC315288
15. In this school year, how often have
you talked about measurements or
results from your science activities or
projects?
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
B Once every few weeks
C About once a week
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
E Every day or almost every day
VC315259
13. In this school year, how often have
you presented what you learned about
science to your class?
A Never or hardly ever
VF633162
16. In this school year, how often have you
been asked to write about your science
activities or projects (such as reports,
science journals, or lab write-ups)?
B Once every few weeks
A Never or hardly ever
C About once a week
B Once every few weeks
D Two or three times a week
C About once a week
E Every day or almost every day
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
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VH142438
17. In this school year, how often have
you been asked to write long answers
(several sentences or paragraphs) to
questions on tests or assignments for
science?
VC546463
20. In this school year, how often have you
used computers for science?
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
A Never or hardly ever
C About once a week
B Once every few weeks
D Two or three times a week
C About once a week
E Every day or almost every day
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
VC315410
21. How often do you do science activities
that are not for schoolwork?
VC546453
18. In this school year, how often have you
talked with your teacher about how
you are doing in science?
A Never or hardly ever
B Sometimes
A Never or hardly ever
C Often
B Once every few weeks
D Always or almost always
C About once a week
VC315291
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
22. How often do you feel you can
understand what the teacher talks
about in science class?
A Never or hardly ever
VH157884
19. In this school year, how often have
you used your school library or media
center resources for science (such as
books, magazines, computers, and
audio-video materials)?
B Sometimes
C Often
D Always or almost always
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
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23. How often do you feel you can do a
good job on your science tests?
4
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27. In this school year, have you
participated in a science club, a science
fair, or a science competition?
A Never or hardly ever
A Yes
B Sometimes
B No
C Often
D Always or almost always
VF633304
VC315294
24. How often do you feel you can do a
good job on your science assignments?
A Never or hardly ever
28. In this school year, have you visited
a museum, zoo, or aquarium to learn
about science on a school trip?
A Yes
B No
B Sometimes
VF633276
29. In this school year, have you visited
a museum, zoo, or aquarium to learn
about science that was not on a school
trip?
C Often
D Always or almost always
VC315299
25. How much do you like studying
science?
A Yes
B No
A Very little
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30. How hard was this test compared to
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
B Some
C Quite a bit
A Easier than other tests
D Very much
B About as hard as other tests
VC315302
26. How often do you feel science is one of
your favorite subjects?
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
A Never or hardly ever
B Sometimes
C Often
D Always or almost always
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VC034559
31. How hard did you try on this test
compared to how hard you tried on
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
VB595184
32. How important was it to you to do
well on this test?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
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SECTION
4
Section
4
This section has 19 questions. Mark your answers in your booklet. Fill in only one oval
for each question except where instructed otherwise.
VC304978
1. In your science class this year, which of the following topics have been covered? Fill in
one oval on each line.
Yes
No
a. Life science (for example, biology, the human
body, or ecology)
A
B
VC304982
b. Physical science (for example, energy, physics, or
chemistry)
A
B
VC304983
c. Earth and space science (for example, geology or
astronomy)
A
B
VC304984
d. Engineering and technology (for example,
designing solutions to problems)
A
B
VC304985
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2. In your science class this year, how often have you done hands-on activities or projects
with any of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
a. Living things (for example,
plants, animals, bacteria)
A
B
C
D
VF633080
b. Electricity (for example, circuits,
batteries, and light bulbs)
A
B
C
D
VF633083
c. Chemicals (for example, mixing
or dissolving sugar or salt in
water)
A
B
C
D
VF633082
d. Rocks or minerals (for example,
identifying types)
A
B
C
D
VF633087
e. Simple machines (for example,
pulleys and levers)
A
B
C
D
VF633086
f. Magnifying glass or microscope
(for looking at small things)
A
B
C
D
VF633084
g. Thermometer or barometer
(for making measurements)
A
B
C
D
VF633085
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VC305292
3. In your science class this year, how often do you do each of the following? Fill in one oval
on each line.
About
once a
week
Two or
three
times a
week
Every
day or
almost
every
day
B
C
D
E
VC546510
A
B
C
D
E
VF633095
c. Use the Internet to learn
about science topics
A
B
C
D
E
VF633097
d. Watch a movie, video, or
DVD about science topics
A
B
C
D
E
VF633099
Never
or hardly
ever
Once
every
few
weeks
a. Read a science textbook,
in class or at home
A
b. Read a book or magazine
about science topics
VC304769
4. In your science class this year, how often do you do each of the following? Fill in one oval
on each line.
About
once a
week
Two or
three
times a
week
Every
day or
almost
every
day
B
C
D
E
VC304771
A
B
C
D
E
VC304772
c. Present what you learned
about science to your class
A
B
C
D
E
VC304778
d. Take a science test or quiz
A
B
C
D
E
VC720564
Never
or hardly
ever
Once
every
few
weeks
a. Discuss events in the
news that are related to
what you are learning in
science class
A
b. Work with other students
on a science project or
activity
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VC720622
5. In your science class this year, how often do you do each of the following? Fill in one oval
on each line.
About
once a
week
Two or
three
times a
week
Every
day or
almost
every
day
B
C
D
E
VC720623
A
B
C
D
E
VC720634
c. Talk about measurements
you took for your science
project or activity
A
B
C
D
E
VC720635
d. Talk about the results of
your science project or
activity
A
B
C
D
E
VC720636
e. Watch your teacher do
a science experiment or
activity
A
B
C
D
E
VC720638
f. Make graphs or charts of
the results from your
science project or activity
A
B
C
D
E
VC720639
g. Write about your science
activities or projects
(such as reports, science
journals, or lab write-ups)
A
B
C
D
E
VF633111
Never
or hardly
ever
Once
every
few
weeks
a. Identify questions that
can be addressed through
science experiments
A
b. Design a science
experiment
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VH142438
6. In this school year, how often have
you been asked to write long answers
(several sentences or paragraphs) to
questions on tests or assignments for
science?
VH157884
8. In this school year, how often have
you used your school library or media
center resources for science (such as
books, magazines, computers, and
audio-video materials)?
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
B Once every few weeks
C About once a week
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
E Every day or almost every day
VC546453
VC546463
7. In this school year, how often have you
talked with your teacher about how
you are doing in science?
9. In this school year, how often have you
used computers for science?
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
B Once every few weeks
C About once a week
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
E Every day or almost every day
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VC315291
10. How often do you feel you can
understand what the teacher talks
about in science class?
4
VC315294
12. How often do you feel you can do a
good job on your science assignments?
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B Sometimes
B Sometimes
C Often
C Often
D Always or almost always
D Always or almost always
VC315292
11. How often do you feel you can do a
good job on your science tests?
A Never or hardly ever
B Sometimes
C Often
D Always or almost always
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VC305330
13. Please indicate how much you DISAGREE or AGREE with the following statements
about science. Fill in one oval on each line.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
agree
a. I do science-related activities that
are not for schoolwork.
A
B
C
D
VC305348
b. I like science.
A
B
C
D
VC305350
c. Science is one of my favorite subjects.
A
B
C
D
VC305351
d. I take science only because I have to.
A
B
C
D
VC305352
e. I need to do well in science to get
the job I want.
A
B
C
D
VH142495
f. I would like a job that involves
using science.
A
B
C
D
VH142499
VF633128
14. In this school year, have you participated in any of the following activities? Fill in one
oval on each line.
Yes
No
a. Science fair
A
B
VF633132
b. Science club
A
B
VF633134
c. Science competition
A
B
VF633135
VF633304
15. In this school year, have you visited
a museum, zoo, or aquarium to learn
about science on a school trip?
VF633276
16. In this school year, have you visited
a museum, zoo, or aquarium to learn
about science that was not on a school
trip?
A Yes
A Yes
B No
B No
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VB595182
17. How hard was this test compared to
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
4
VB595184
19. How important was it to you to do
well on this test?
A Not very important
A Easier than other tests
B Somewhat important
B About as hard as other tests
C Important
C Harder than other tests
D Very important
D Much harder than other tests
VC034559
18. How hard did you try on this test
compared to how hard you tried on
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
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187
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4
Section
4
This section has 23 questions. Mark your answers in your booklet. Fill in only one oval
for each question except where instructed otherwise.
VC305768
1. Which courses have you taken from eighth grade to the present?
If you have taken a course more than once, give the most recent year you took it. Fill in
one oval on each line. INCLUDE courses taken in summer school, but DO NOT INCLUDE
topics that were only taught as part of a longer course.
I am taking
or have
I took this taken this
course in
course in
Grade 12
Grade 11
Course
not
taken
I took this
course in
Grade 8
I took this
course in
Grade 9
I took this
course in
Grade 10
a. Earth and space
science
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305813
b. Life science (other
than biology)
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305814
c. Physical science
(other than
chemistry or
physics)
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305815
d. General science
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305817
e. First-year biology
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305819
f. Second-year
biology
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305820
g. First-year
chemistry
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305821
h. Second-year
chemistry
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305822
i. First-year physics
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305823
j. Second-year
physics
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305825
k. Engineering and
technology
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305826
l. Other science
course
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC305829
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®
2. Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken International Baccalaureate courses in
science?
A Yes
B No
VC304768
3. Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken any online science courses for high
school or college credit?
A Yes
B No
ID110275
4. Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken an Advanced Placement course in
science? Fill in ovals for all that apply.
A Yes, I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Biology.
B Yes, I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Environmental Science.
C Yes, I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Chemistry.
D Yes, I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Physics B or C.
E Yes, I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Computer Science A or AB.
F No, I have never taken an Advanced Placement science course.
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VC305330
5. Please indicate how much you DISAGREE or AGREE with the following statements
about science. Fill in one oval on each line.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
agree
a. I do science-related activities that
are not for schoolwork.
A
B
C
D
VC305348
b. I like science.
A
B
C
D
VC305350
c. Science is one of my favorite subjects.
A
B
C
D
VC305351
d. I take science only because I have to.
A
B
C
D
VC305352
e. I need to do well in science to get the
job I want.
A
B
C
D
VH142495
f. I would like a job that involves using
science.
A
B
C
D
VH142499
VC720597
6. Are you currently taking a science course?
A Yes ➔ Go to Question 7.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 18.
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VF633079
7. In your science class this year, how often have you done hands-on activities or projects
with any of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
a. Living things (for example,
plants, animals, bacteria)
A
B
C
D
VF633080
b. Electricity (for example, circuits,
batteries, and light bulbs)
A
B
C
D
VF633083
c. Chemicals (for example, mixing
or dissolving sugar or salt in
water)
A
B
C
D
VF633082
d. Rocks or minerals (for example,
identifying types)
A
B
C
D
VF633087
e. Simple machines (for example,
pulleys and levers)
A
B
C
D
VF633086
f. Magnifying glass or microscope
(for looking at small things)
A
B
C
D
VF633084
g. Thermometer or barometer
(for making measurements)
A
B
C
D
VF633085
VC305292
8. In your science class this year, how often do you do each of the following? Fill in one oval
on each line.
About
once a
week
Two or
three
times a
week
Every
day or
almost
every
day
B
C
D
E
VC546510
A
B
C
D
E
VF633095
c. Use the Internet to learn
about science topics
A
B
C
D
E
VF633097
d. Watch a movie, video, or
DVD about science topics
A
B
C
D
E
VF633099
Never
or hardly
ever
Once
every
few
weeks
a. Read a science textbook,
in class or at home
A
b. Read a book or magazine
about science topics
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VC304769
9. In your science class this year, how often do you do each of the following? Fill in one oval
on each line.
Never
or hardly
ever
Once
every few
weeks
About
once a
week
a. Discuss events in the
news that are related to
what you are learning in
science class
A
B
C
D
E
VC304771
b. Work with other students
on a science project or
activity
A
B
C
D
E
VC304772
c. Present what you learned
about science to your class
A
B
C
D
E
VC304778
d. Take a science test or quiz
A
B
C
D
E
VC720564
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a week
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VC720622
10. In your science class this year, how often do you do each of the following? Fill in one oval
on each line.
About
once a
week
Two or
three
times a
week
Every
day or
almost
every
day
B
C
D
E
VC720623
A
B
C
D
E
VC720634
c. Talk about measurements
you took for your science
project or activity
A
B
C
D
E
VC720635
d. Talk about the results of
your science project or
activity
A
B
C
D
E
VC720636
e. Watch your teacher do
a science experiment or
activity
A
B
C
D
E
VC720638
f. Make graphs or charts
of the results from your
science project or activity
A
B
C
D
E
VC720639
g. Write about your science
activities or projects
(such as reports, science
journals, or lab write-ups)
A
B
C
D
E
VF633111
Never
or hardly
ever
Once
every
few
weeks
a. Identify questions that
can be addressed through
science experiments
A
b. Design a science
experiment
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VH142438
11. In this school year, how often have
you been asked to write long answers
(several sentences or paragraphs) to
questions on tests or assignments for
science?
VH157884
13. In this school year, how often have
you used your school library or media
center resources for science (such as
books, magazines, computers, and
audio-video materials)?
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
B Once every few weeks
C About once a week
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
E Every day or almost every day
VC546453
VC546463
12. In this school year, how often have you
talked with your teacher about how
you are doing in science?
14. In this school year, how often have you
used computers for science?
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
B Once every few weeks
C About once a week
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
E Every day or almost every day
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E Every day or almost every day
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VC315291
15. How often do you feel you can
understand what the teacher talks
about in science class?
A Never or hardly ever
VC315294
17. How often do you feel you can do a
good job on your science assignments?
A Never or hardly ever
B Sometimes
B Sometimes
C Often
C Often
D Always or almost always
D Always or almost always
VC315292
16. How often do you feel you can do a
good job on your science tests?
A Never or hardly ever
B Sometimes
C Often
D Always or almost always
VF633128
18. In this school year, have you participated in any of the following activities? Fill in one
oval on each line.
Yes
No
a. Science fair
A
B
VF633132
b. Science club
A
B
VF633134
c. Science competition
A
B
VF633135
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19. In this school year, have you visited
a museum, zoo, or aquarium to learn
about science on a school trip?
A Yes
4
VC034559
22. How hard did you try on this test
compared to how hard you tried on
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B No
B About as hard as on other tests
VF633276
20. In this school year, have you visited
a museum, zoo, or aquarium to learn
about science that was not on a school
trip?
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
VB595184
A Yes
23. How important was it to you to do
well on this test?
B No
A Not very important
VB595182
21. How hard was this test compared to
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
A Easier than other tests
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
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Appendix )-1p: 2012 Pilot Grade 4 Writing
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SECTION
4
Section
4
This section has 19 questions. Select only one circle for each question except where
instructed otherwise.
VE588764
VE594203
1. In a day, about how much time do you
spend writing on paper for school
assignments?
4. In a day, about how much time do you
spend writing on a computer on your
own and not for school—for example,
writing stories, keeping a journal,
e-mailing, or blogging?
A None
B About 10 minutes
A None
C About 30 minutes
B About 10 minutes
D About 1 hour
C About 30 minutes
E More than 1 hour
D About 1 hour
E More than 1 hour
VE594192
2. In a day, about how much time do you
spend writing on a computer for school
assignments?
VE634283
5. For school this year, how often do you
write to explain something you have
read or know about?
A None
B About 10 minutes
A Never or hardly ever
C About 30 minutes
B A few times a year
D About 1 hour
C Once or twice a month
E More than 1 hour
D At least once a week
VE588767
VE588769
3. In a day, about how much time do you
spend writing on paper on your own
and not for school—for example,
writing stories or keeping a journal?
6. For school this year, how often do you
write about your own experiences?
A Never or hardly ever
A None
B A few times a year
B About 10 minutes
C Once or twice a month
C About 30 minutes
D At least once a week
D About 1 hour
E More than 1 hour
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VE607040
VE607045
7. For school this year, how often do
you write to convince or persuade
someone?
10. For school this year, how often do you
write reports?
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a month
D At least once a week
D At least once a week
VE588793
11. For school this year, how often do you
look for information on the Internet to
include in your writing?
VE588781
8. For school this year, how often do you
write letters?
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a month
D At least once a week
D At least once a week
VE588783
VE607048
9. For school this year, how often do you
write stories?
12. For school this year, how often do you
look for pictures, sounds, or video files
on the Internet to help you with your
writing?
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
A Never or hardly ever
C Once or twice a month
B A few times a year
D At least once a week
C Once or twice a month
D At least once a week
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4
VE401773
13. How often do you write to your friends
or family using the Internet—for
example, e-mails, blogs, text messages,
instant messages, or personal web
pages?
17. How hard was this test compared to
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
A Easier than other tests
A Never or hardly ever
B About as hard as other tests
B Once or twice a month
C Harder than other tests
C Once or twice a week
D Much harder than other tests
D Every day or almost every day
VE401776
18. How hard did you try on this test
compared to how hard you tried on
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
VE588804
14. Writing is one of my favorite activities.
A This is not like me.
A Not as hard as on other tests
B This is a little like me.
B About as hard as on other tests
C This is a lot like me.
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
VE588806
15. Writing allows me to express my ideas.
A This is not like me.
VE401779
19. How important was it to you to do
well on this test?
B This is a little like me.
A Not very important
C This is a lot like me.
B Somewhat important
VE634284
16. How do you prefer to take a writing
test?
C Important
D Very important
A On computer
B On paper
C It does not matter.
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Appendix )-1q: 2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing
201
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Student Items
VH312124
1. When you work on a longer writing assignment (for example, an assignment of two
or more pages), how often do you typically do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Organize my ideas
before I write (for
example, by creating
an outline)
b. Write a first draft
c. Reread and revise my
draft writing
d. Use word processing
software to revise my
own writing (for
example, to use the
backspace key or cut,
copy, and paste text
using the computer
keyboard)
e. Use a spell-check in
word processing
software
f. Use a thesaurus or
dictionary in word
processing software
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH312137
A
B
C
D
E
VH312140
A
B
C
D
E
VH312141
A
B
C
D
E
VH312791
A
B
C
D
E
VH312792
A
B
C
D
E
VH312795
1
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202
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Student Items
VH311844
2. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you get the following
writing assignments? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Assignments that you
have to complete
under a strict time
limit
b. Assignments that you
have to complete
within one session
c. Assignments that you
can work on over
extended periods of
time (for example,
several class periods)
d. Assignments that you
have to complete
together with other
students
e. Assignments that you
have to complete on a
desktop or laptop
computer
f. Assignments of two or
more pages (for
example, a paper or
report)
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH311859
A
B
C
D
E
VH311876
A
B
C
D
E
VH311881
A
B
C
D
E
VH312058
A
B
C
D
E
VH312062
A
B
C
D
E
VH312074
2
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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203
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Student Items
VH312796
3. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you practice each of the
following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Using correct grammar
in writing
b. Using new vocabulary
in writing
c. Typing on a keyboard
d. Using word processing
software to edit and
revise text
e. Organizing ideas in
writing (for example,
outlining the order of
my ideas before
writing, re-organizing
my ideas when I
revise)
f. Writing for different
audiences or readers
g. Writing for different
purposes (for example,
writing to persuade or
writing to explain)
h. Writing different
forms of text (for
example, an essay,
letter, or story)
i. Citing sources
correctly in writing
j. Improving writing by
revising first drafts
k. Using details to
develop ideas in
writing
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH312797
A
B
C
D
E
VH312801
A
B
C
D
E
VH312802
A
B
C
D
E
VH312803
A
B
C
D
E
VH312806
A
B
C
D
E
VH312807
A
B
C
D
E
VH312808
A
B
C
D
E
VH313344
A
B
C
D
E
VH313380
A
B
C
D
E
VH313384
A
B
C
D
E
VH313385
3
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
6/5/2015
204
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Student Items
VH314230
4. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you use each of the
following for writing? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Paper and pen/pencil
b. Desktop or laptop
computer
c. Tablet (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire)
d. Other digital device
(Please specify):
____________________
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH314232
A
B
C
D
E
VH314234
A
B
C
D
E
VH314235
A
B
C
D
E
VH314238
VH314380
5. How often do you use each of the following for writing outside of school? Select one
answer choice on each row.
a. Paper and pen/pencil
b. Desktop or laptop
computer
c. Tablet (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire)
d. Other digital device
(Please specify):
____________________
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH314383
A
B
C
D
E
VH314385
A
B
C
D
E
VH314386
A
B
C
D
E
VH314387
4
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
6/5/2015
205
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Student Items
VH314690
6. During this school year, how often do you do each of the following outside of
school? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Participate in online
discussions on a
website (for example,
in forums or social
networks)
b. Write for a blog,
website, or online
newspaper
c. Practice my
keyboarding skills
d. Write journal entries
e. Get tutoring to
improve my writing
f. Help others with their
writing
g. Engage in other
writing activities
outside of school
(Please specify):
____________________
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH314694
A
B
C
D
E
VH314695
A
B
C
D
E
VH314701
A
B
C
D
E
VH314702
A
B
C
D
E
VH314703
A
B
C
D
E
VH314708
A
B
C
D
E
VH314715
5
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
6/5/2015
206
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Student Items
VH312241
7. In a typical week, how many days do you spend writing on your own and not for
school—for example, writing stories or keeping a journal at home? Fill in a number
between 0 and 7.
days
VH336429
8. In a typical school week, on about how many days do you get writing assignments
of a paragraph or more during each of the following classes? Fill in a number between
0 and 5 on each row.
English/language arts class
days
days
Social studies class such as history, civics, government, or geography
Science class
Mathematics class
days
days
VH312229
9. During this school year, how often do you get writing assignments of a paragraph or
more during each of the following classes? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. English/language
arts class
b. Social studies class
such as history,
civics, government,
or geography
c. Science class
d. Mathematics class
Never
About
once or
twice a
year
About
once or
twice a
month
About
once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312230
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312231
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312232
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312233
I don’t
take this
class.
6
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Student Items
VH312244
10. For school this year, how often do you typically write for each of the following
purposes? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. To explain something
that you know or have
read
b. To convince or
persuade someone
c. To describe a real
experience (for
example, write about
factual events or
personal experiences)
d. To describe an
imagined experience
(for example, tell a
fictional story)
e. To summarize (for
example, write a
summary of a longer
text or story)
f. To analyze (for
example, collect and
describe evidence for
an issue or argument)
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH312245
A
B
C
D
E
VH312246
A
B
C
D
E
VH312247
A
B
C
D
E
VH312248
A
B
C
D
E
VH312249
A
B
C
D
E
VH312250
7
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
6/5/2015
208
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Student Items
VH242613
11. For school this year, how often do you write for each of the following purposes? The
writing could be on paper or on a computer. Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
A few times a
year
A
B
C
D
VH242614
A
B
C
D
VH242615
A
B
C
D
VH242616
a. To explain something that
you know or have read
b. To convince or persuade
someone
c. To convey a real or
imagined experience
Once or twice At least once a
a month
week
VH312323
12. For school this year, how often do you use each of the following when you write a
paper or report? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Use the Internet to
look for information to
include in the paper or
report
b. Use a computer or
other digital device
from the beginning to
write the paper or
report (for example,
use a computer to
write the first draft
and final draft)
c. Use a computer or
other digital device to
make changes to the
paper or report (for
example, spell-check
or cut and paste)
d. Use a computer or
other digital device to
complete your writing
Never or
hardly ever
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
VH312325
A
B
C
D
E
VH312326
A
B
C
D
E
VH312327
A
B
C
D
E
VH312328
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VH242650
13. For school this year, how often do you use each of the following when you write a
paper or report? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Use the Internet to look for
information to include in
the paper or report
b. Use a computer from the
beginning to write the
paper or report (for
example, use a computer to
write the first draft)
c. Use a computer to make
changes to the paper or
report (for example,
spell-check or cut and
paste)
d. Use a computer to
complete your writing
Never or
hardly ever
Sometimes
Very often
Always or
almost always
A
B
C
D
VH242653
A
B
C
D
VH242651
A
B
C
D
VH242654
A
B
C
D
VH242652
VH312339
14. In a typical week, how many pages are you assigned to write for homework in each
of the following subjects? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. English/language
arts
b. Social studies
c. Science
d. Mathematics
I don’t
take this
class.
None
Up to one
page
One to
three
pages
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312340
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312341
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312342
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312343
9
Four to
More than
five pages five pages
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15. Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Write a paper using
correct grammar
b. Write a paper without
spelling mistakes
c. Write clear and
complete sentences
d. Choose words in my
writing that will
effectively
communicate my
ideas
e. Judge the reliability of
an online source for
use in my writing (for
example, whether a
source from the
Internet is biased)
f. Cite others for their
ideas in my writing
(for example, citing
sources, providing the
references I used in my
reports)
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH315010
A
B
C
D
E
VH315014
A
B
C
D
E
VH315016
A
B
C
D
E
VH315032
A
B
C
D
E
VH312010
A
B
C
D
E
VH312011
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VH311950
16. Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Create an outline prior
to writing
b. Write a well-organized
essay with an
introduction, body,
and conclusion
c. Write a paragraph with
a clear topic sentence
d. Quickly come up with
ideas about what to
write for a timed
writing task
e. Start an essay with a
clear introduction
f. End an essay with a
strong conclusion
g. Complete a first draft
of an essay within a
class period
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH311951
A
B
C
D
E
VH311952
A
B
C
D
E
VH311953
A
B
C
D
E
VH311954
A
B
C
D
E
VH311956
A
B
C
D
E
VH311957
A
B
C
D
E
VH311958
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VH311980
17. Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Explain something in
my writing
b. Convince someone
about something in
my writing
c. Tell an imaginary
story in my writing
d. Present a clear
position in my writing
e. Support a position
with reasons and
examples in my
writing
f. Take different points
of view into account
in my persuasive
writing
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH311982
A
B
C
D
E
VH311983
A
B
C
D
E
VH311984
A
B
C
D
E
VH311985
A
B
C
D
E
VH311986
A
B
C
D
E
VH311987
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VH312034
18. Thinking about your English/language arts class this year, how much does each of
the following statements describe a person like you? Select one answer choice on each
row.
a. I want to improve how
I express my ideas.
b. I want to keep people
from thinking I’m a
poor writer.
c. I want to get a good
grade in the class.
d. I want to hide that I
have a hard time
writing.
e. I want to become a
better writer.
f. I want to have my
classmates believe I
can write well.
g. I want to pass my
English/language arts
class.
h. I want to avoid
making mistakes in
front of my
classmates.
i. I want to be a better
writer than my
classmates.
j. I want to hide how
nervous I am about
writing.
k. I want my teacher to
think I am a good
writer.
l. I want to better
organize my ideas
when writing.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH312038
A
B
C
D
E
VH312039
A
B
C
D
E
VH312040
A
B
C
D
E
VH312041
A
B
C
D
E
VH312042
A
B
C
D
E
VH312043
A
B
C
D
E
VH312044
A
B
C
D
E
VH312045
A
B
C
D
E
VH312048
A
B
C
D
E
VH312049
A
B
C
D
E
VH312050
A
B
C
D
E
VH312051
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VH312352
19. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. Writing is one of my
favorite activities.
b. Writing is easy for me.
c. I don’t like to write.
d. I enjoy expressing my
thoughts in writing.
e. I try to avoid writing
as much as possible.
f. I enjoy sharing my
writing with others.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH312353
A
B
C
D
E
VH312356
A
B
C
D
E
VH312358
A
B
C
D
E
VH314723
A
B
C
D
E
VH314729
A
B
C
D
E
VH314733
VH271279
20. Which best describes the way you type on a keyboard?
A I don’t know how to type using a keyboard.
B I have to search for where the letter keys are.
C I know where most of the letter keys are.
D I can type without looking at the keyboard.
E I type using a way other than both hands.
VH336201
21. Which best describes the way you type on a keyboard?
A I don’t know how to type using a keyboard.
B I can type with one or two fingers, but I have to search for where the letter keys are.
C I can type with one or two fingers, and I know where most of the letter keys are.
D I can type with all ten fingers when I look at the keyboard.
E I can type with all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard.
F I type using a way other than both hands.
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VH242642
22. Did you use the paper and pencil you were given to make notes, plan, or organize
your writing for this test? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. For the first writing task on this test
b. For the second writing task on this test
Yes
No
A
B
VH242643
A
B
VH242645
VH242646
23. Did you use the computer to make notes, plan, or organize your writing for this
test? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. For the first writing task on this test
b. For the second writing task on this test
Yes
No
A
B
VH242647
A
B
VH242649
VH240001
24. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in
school?
A Easier than other tests
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
VH240002
25. How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard you tried on most other
tests you have taken this year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
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VH240003
26. How important was it to you to do well on this test?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
VH260313
27. How easy or difficult was this test?
A Extremely difficult
B Quite difficult
C Somewhat difficult
D Somewhat easy
E Quite easy
F Extremely easy
VH337141
28. How similar were the questions on this test to the questions on your writing
quizzes and tests at school?
A Not similar at all
B Not similar
C Somewhat similar
D Quite similar
E Extremely similar
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VH260331
29. How much do you agree with each of the following statements? Select one answer
choice on each row.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
A
B
C
A
B
A
A
a. I applied a lot of
effort to succeed on
this test.
b. Taking this test
was stressful.
c. Taking this test
was challenging.
d. I felt time pressure
when taking this
test.
Somewhat Somewhat
disagree
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
D
E
F
VH260334
C
D
E
F
VH260335
B
C
D
E
F
VH260336
B
C
D
E
F
VH260338
VH333658
30. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
A No effort at all
B Very little effort
C Some effort
D Quite a bit of effort
E A lot of effort
VH333659
31. How stressful was taking this test?
A Not stressful at all
B A little stressful
C Somewhat stressful
D Quite stressful
E Extremely stressful
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VH333660
32. How challenging was taking this test?
A Not challenging at all
B A little challenging
C Somewhat challenging
D Quite challenging
E Extremely challenging
VH333661
33. How much time pressure did you feel when taking this test?
A No time pressure at all
B A little bit of time pressure
C Some time pressure
D Quite a bit of time pressure
E A lot of time pressure
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220
SECTION
4
4
Section
VE087975
I don’t
take this
class.
0
minutes
Up to 15
minutes
Between
15 and 30
minutes
Between
30 and 60
minutes
More
than 60
minutes
a. English/language
arts class
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE087986
b. Social studies
class such as
history, civics,
government, or
geography
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE087989
c. Science class
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE087992
d. Mathematics class
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE087994
VE036761
A 0 minutes
B Up to 15 minutes
C Between 15 and 30 minutes
D Between 30 and 60 minutes
E More than 60 minutes
H3WB1-CBA
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Section
4
VE088001
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every
day or
almost
every day
a. Writing for school assignments (for
example, reports, essays, or letters)
A
B
C
D
VE088004
b. Writing that is not part of your
schoolwork
A
B
C
D
VE088005
VE126298
Never or
hardly
ever
A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
At least
once a
week
a. To explain something that you know
or have read
A
B
C
D
VE126301
b. To convince or persuade someone
A
B
C
D
VE126302
c. To convey a real or imagined
experience
A
B
C
D
VE126304
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Section
4
VE088007
Never or
hardly
ever
A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
At least
once a
week
a. Family members
A
B
C
D
VE088009
b. School officials
A
B
C
D
VE088012
c. Other students
A
B
C
D
VE088013
d. Community organizations,
government officials, or businesses
A
B
C
D
VE450490
VE088022
6. For school this year, how often do you write each of the following? The writing could be
on paper or on a computer. Select one circle on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever
A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
At least
once a
week
a. Informational essays
A
B
C
D
VE107515
b. Letters
A
B
C
D
VE088029
c. Speeches
A
B
C
D
VE088030
d. Personal essays
A
B
C
D
VE088031
e. Stories
A
B
C
D
VE088032
f. Poems
A
B
C
D
VE088033
g. Journal entries
A
B
C
D
VE088035
h. Book reviews
A
B
C
D
VE450485
i. Job applications or résumés
A
B
C
D
VE088036
j. Explanations of how you solved a
mathematics or science problem
A
B
C
D
VE088037
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Section
4
VE126329
7. Did you use the paper and pencil you were given to make notes, plan, or organize your
writing for this test? Select one circle on each line.
Yes
No
a. For the first writing task on this test
A
B
VE126345
b. For the second writing task on this test
A
B
VE126346
VE126358
8. Did you use the computer to make notes, plan, or organize your writing for this test?
Select one circle on each line.
Yes
No
a. For the first writing task on this test
A
B
VE126360
b. For the second writing task on this test
A
B
VE126361
VE036314
Never or
hardly
ever
Sometimes
Very
often
Always
or almost
always
a. Use the Internet to look for
information to include in the paper
or report
A
B
C
D
VE036318
b. Use a computer from the beginning
to write the paper or report (for
example, use a computer to write the
first draft)
A
B
C
D
VE036315
c. Use a computer to make changes
to the paper or report (for example,
spell-check or cut and paste)
A
B
C
D
VE036316
d. Use a computer to complete your
writing
A
B
C
D
VE088274
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4
VE088349
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every
day or
almost
every day
a. Writing for school assignments (for
example, reports, essays, or letters)
A
B
C
D
VE107503
b. Writing that is not part of your
schoolwork
A
B
C
D
VE107504
c. Writing e-mails
A
B
C
D
VE107505
d. Writing using the Internet (for
example, for blogs or personal web
pages)
A
B
C
D
VE107507
VE036713
A None
B Up to one page
C One to three pages
D Four to five pages
E More than five pages
H3WB1-CBA
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Section
4
VE035611
12. Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements about
writing. Select one circle on each line.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
agree
a. Writing is one of my favorite
activities.
A
B
C
D
VE035613
b. Writing allows me to express my
ideas.
A
B
C
D
VE035628
VE110951
13. If you had a choice, which of the following would you most prefer to write?
A Stories
B Letters or e-mails
C Plays
D Poems
E Song lyrics
F Comic books
VE401773
A Easier than other tests
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
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Section
4
VE401776
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
VE401779
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
H3WB1-CBA
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2016 Pilot Grade 12 Writing Student Items
VH312124
1. When you work on a longer writing assignment (for example, an assignment of two
or more pages), how often do you typically do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Organize my ideas
before I write (for
example, by creating
an outline)
b. Write a first draft
c. Reread and revise my
draft writing
d. Use word processing
software to revise my
own writing (for
example, to use the
backspace key or cut,
copy, and paste text
using the computer
keyboard)
e. Use a spell-check in
word processing
software
f. Use a thesaurus or
dictionary in word
processing software
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
All or
almost all of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
VH312137
A
B
C
D
E
VH312140
A
B
C
D
E
VH312141
A
B
C
D
E
VH312791
A
B
C
D
E
VH312792
A
B
C
D
E
VH312795
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VH311844
2. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you get the following
writing assignments? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Assignments that you
have to complete
under a strict time
limit
b. Assignments that you
have to complete
within one session
c. Assignments that you
can work on over
extended periods of
time (for example,
several class periods)
d. Assignments that you
have to complete
together with other
students
e. Assignments that you
have to complete on a
desktop or laptop
computer
f. Assignments of two or
more pages (for
example, a paper or
report)
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH311859
A
B
C
D
E
VH311876
A
B
C
D
E
VH311881
A
B
C
D
E
VH312058
A
B
C
D
E
VH312062
A
B
C
D
E
VH312074
2
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH312796
3. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you practice each of the
following? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Using correct grammar
in writing
b. Using new vocabulary
in writing
c. Typing on a keyboard
d. Using word processing
software to edit and
revise text
e. Organizing ideas in
writing (for example,
outlining the order of
my ideas before
writing, re-organizing
my ideas when I
revise)
f. Writing for different
audiences or readers
g. Writing for different
purposes (for example,
writing to persuade or
writing to explain)
h. Writing different
forms of text (for
example, an essay,
letter, or story)
i. Citing sources
correctly in writing
j. Improving writing by
revising first drafts
k. Using details to
develop ideas in
writing
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH312797
A
B
C
D
E
VH312801
A
B
C
D
E
VH312802
A
B
C
D
E
VH312803
A
B
C
D
E
VH312806
A
B
C
D
E
VH312807
A
B
C
D
E
VH312808
A
B
C
D
E
VH313344
A
B
C
D
E
VH313380
A
B
C
D
E
VH313384
A
B
C
D
E
VH313385
3
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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2016 Pilot Grade 12 Writing Student Items
VH314230
4. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you use each of the
following for writing? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Paper and pen/pencil
b. Desktop or laptop
computer
c. Tablet (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire)
d. Other digital device
(Please specify):
____________________
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH314232
A
B
C
D
E
VH314234
A
B
C
D
E
VH314235
A
B
C
D
E
VH314238
VH314380
5. How often do you use each of the following for writing outside of school? Select one
answer choice on each row.
a. Paper and pen/pencil
b. Desktop or laptop
computer
c. Tablet (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire)
d. Other digital device
(Please specify):
____________________
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH314383
A
B
C
D
E
VH314385
A
B
C
D
E
VH314386
A
B
C
D
E
VH314387
4
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH314690
6. During this school year, how often do you do each of the following outside of
school? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Participate in online
discussions on a
website (for example,
in forums or social
networks)
b. Write for a blog,
website, or online
newspaper
c. Practice my
keyboarding skills
d. Write journal entries
e. Get tutoring to
improve my writing
f. Help others with their
writing
g. Engage in other
writing activities
outside of school
(Please specify):
____________________
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH314694
A
B
C
D
E
VH314695
A
B
C
D
E
VH314701
A
B
C
D
E
VH314702
A
B
C
D
E
VH314703
A
B
C
D
E
VH314708
A
B
C
D
E
VH314715
5
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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2016 Pilot Grade 12 Writing Student Items
VH312241
7. In a typical week, how many days do you spend writing on your own and not for
school—for example, writing stories or keeping a journal at home? Fill in a number
between 0 and 7.
days
VH336429
8. In a typical school week, on about how many days do you get writing assignments
of a paragraph or more during each of the following classes? Fill in a number between
0 and 5 on each row.
English/language arts class
days
days
Social studies class such as history, civics, government, or geography
Science class
Mathematics class
days
days
VH312229
9. During this school year, how often do you get writing assignments of a paragraph or
more during each of the following classes? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. English/language
arts class
b. Social studies class
such as history,
civics, government,
or geography
c. Science class
d. Mathematics class
Never
About
once or
twice a
year
About
once or
twice a
month
About
once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312230
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312231
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312232
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312233
I don’t
take this
class.
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10. For school this year, how often do you typically write for each of the following
purposes? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. To explain something
that you know or have
read
b. To convince or
persuade someone
c. To describe a real
experience (for
example, write about
factual events or
personal experiences)
d. To describe an
imagined experience
(for example, tell a
fictional story)
e. To summarize (for
example, write a
summary of a longer
text or story)
f. To analyze (for
example, collect and
describe evidence for
an issue or argument)
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH312245
A
B
C
D
E
VH312246
A
B
C
D
E
VH312247
A
B
C
D
E
VH312248
A
B
C
D
E
VH312249
A
B
C
D
E
VH312250
7
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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11. For school this year, how often do you write for each of the following purposes? The
writing could be on paper or on a computer. Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or
hardly ever
A few times a
year
A
B
C
D
VH242614
A
B
C
D
VH242615
A
B
C
D
VH242616
a. To explain something that
you know or have read
b. To convince or persuade
someone
c. To convey a real or
imagined experience
Once or twice At least once a
a month
week
VH312323
12. For school this year, how often do you use each of the following when you write a
paper or report? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Use the Internet to
look for information to
include in the paper or
report
b. Use a computer or
other digital device
from the beginning to
write the paper or
report (for example,
use a computer to
write the first draft
and final draft)
c. Use a computer or
other digital device to
make changes to the
paper or report (for
example, spell-check
or cut and paste)
d. Use a computer or
other digital device to
complete your writing
Never or
hardly ever
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
VH312325
A
B
C
D
E
VH312326
A
B
C
D
E
VH312327
A
B
C
D
E
VH312328
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13. For school this year, how often do you use each of the following when you write a
paper or report? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. Use the Internet to look for
information to include in
the paper or report
b. Use a computer from the
beginning to write the
paper or report (for
example, use a computer to
write the first draft)
c. Use a computer to make
changes to the paper or
report (for example,
spell-check or cut and
paste)
d. Use a computer to
complete your writing
Never or
hardly ever
Sometimes
Very often
Always or
almost always
A
B
C
D
VH242653
A
B
C
D
VH242651
A
B
C
D
VH242654
A
B
C
D
VH242652
VH312339
14. In a typical week, how many pages are you assigned to write for homework in each
of the following subjects? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. English/language
arts
b. Social studies
c. Science
d. Mathematics
I don’t
take this
class.
None
Up to one
page
One to
three
pages
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312340
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312341
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312342
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312343
9
Four to
More than
five pages five pages
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15. Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Write a paper using
correct grammar
b. Write a paper without
spelling mistakes
c. Write clear and
complete sentences
d. Choose words in my
writing that will
effectively
communicate my
ideas
e. Judge the reliability of
an online source for
use in my writing (for
example, whether a
source from the
Internet is biased)
f. Cite others for their
ideas in my writing
(for example, citing
sources, providing the
references I used in my
reports)
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH315010
A
B
C
D
E
VH315014
A
B
C
D
E
VH315016
A
B
C
D
E
VH315032
A
B
C
D
E
VH312010
A
B
C
D
E
VH312011
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16. Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Create an outline prior
to writing
b. Write a well-organized
essay with an
introduction, body,
and conclusion
c. Write a paragraph with
a clear topic sentence
d. Quickly come up with
ideas about what to
write for a timed
writing task
e. Start an essay with a
clear introduction
f. End an essay with a
strong conclusion
g. Complete a first draft
of an essay within a
class period
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH311951
A
B
C
D
E
VH311952
A
B
C
D
E
VH311953
A
B
C
D
E
VH311954
A
B
C
D
E
VH311956
A
B
C
D
E
VH311957
A
B
C
D
E
VH311958
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17. Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
a. Explain something in
my writing
b. Convince someone
about something in
my writing
c. Tell an imaginary
story in my writing
d. Present a clear
position in my writing
e. Support a position
with reasons and
examples in my
writing
f. Take different points
of view into account
in my persuasive
writing
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH311982
A
B
C
D
E
VH311983
A
B
C
D
E
VH311984
A
B
C
D
E
VH311985
A
B
C
D
E
VH311986
A
B
C
D
E
VH311987
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18. Thinking about your English/language arts class this year, how much does each of
the following statements describe a person like you? Select one answer choice on each
row.
a. I want to improve how
I express my ideas.
b. I want to keep people
from thinking I’m a
poor writer.
c. I want to get a good
grade in the class.
d. I want to hide that I
have a hard time
writing.
e. I want to become a
better writer.
f. I want to have my
classmates believe I
can write well.
g. I want to pass my
English/language arts
class.
h. I want to avoid
making mistakes in
front of my
classmates.
i. I want to be a better
writer than my
classmates.
j. I want to hide how
nervous I am about
writing.
k. I want my teacher to
think I am a good
writer.
l. I want to better
organize my ideas
when writing.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH312038
A
B
C
D
E
VH312039
A
B
C
D
E
VH312040
A
B
C
D
E
VH312041
A
B
C
D
E
VH312042
A
B
C
D
E
VH312043
A
B
C
D
E
VH312044
A
B
C
D
E
VH312045
A
B
C
D
E
VH312048
A
B
C
D
E
VH312049
A
B
C
D
E
VH312050
A
B
C
D
E
VH312051
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19. How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you? Select
one answer choice on each row.
a. Writing is one of my
favorite activities.
b. Writing is easy for me.
c. I don’t like to write.
d. I enjoy expressing my
thoughts in writing.
e. I try to avoid writing
as much as possible.
f. I enjoy sharing my
writing with others.
Not at all
like me
A little bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH312353
A
B
C
D
E
VH312356
A
B
C
D
E
VH312358
A
B
C
D
E
VH314723
A
B
C
D
E
VH314729
A
B
C
D
E
VH314733
VH271279
20. Which best describes the way you type on a keyboard?
A I don’t know how to type using a keyboard.
B I have to search for where the letter keys are.
C I know where most of the letter keys are.
D I can type without looking at the keyboard.
E I type using a way other than both hands.
VH336201
21. Which best describes the way you type on a keyboard?
A I don’t know how to type using a keyboard.
B I can type with one or two fingers, but I have to search for where the letter keys are.
C I can type with one or two fingers, and I know where most of the letter keys are.
D I can type with all ten fingers when I look at the keyboard.
E I can type with all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard.
F I type using a way other than both hands.
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22. Did you use the paper and pencil you were given to make notes, plan, or organize
your writing for this test? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. For the first writing task on this test
b. For the second writing task on this test
Yes
No
A
B
VH242643
A
B
VH242645
VH242646
23. Did you use the computer to make notes, plan, or organize your writing for this
test? Select one answer choice on each row.
a. For the first writing task on this test
b. For the second writing task on this test
Yes
No
A
B
VH242647
A
B
VH242649
VH240001
24. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in
school?
A Easier than other tests
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
VH240002
25. How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard you tried on most other
tests you have taken this year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
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26. How important was it to you to do well on this test?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
VH260313
27. How easy or difficult was this test?
A Extremely difficult
B Quite difficult
C Somewhat difficult
D Somewhat easy
E Quite easy
F Extremely easy
VH337141
28. How similar were the questions on this test to the questions on your writing
quizzes and tests at school?
A Not similar at all
B Not similar
C Somewhat similar
D Quite similar
E Extremely similar
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29. How much do you agree with each of the following statements? Select one answer
choice on each row.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
A
B
C
A
B
A
A
a. I applied a lot of
effort to succeed on
this test.
b. Taking this test
was stressful.
c. Taking this test
was challenging.
d. I felt time pressure
when taking this
test.
Somewhat Somewhat
disagree
agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
D
E
F
VH260334
C
D
E
F
VH260335
B
C
D
E
F
VH260336
B
C
D
E
F
VH260338
VH333658
30. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
A No effort at all
B Very little effort
C Some effort
D Quite a bit of effort
E A lot of effort
VH333659
31. How stressful was taking this test?
A Not stressful at all
B A little stressful
C Somewhat stressful
D Quite stressful
E Extremely stressful
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32. How challenging was taking this test?
A Not challenging at all
B A little challenging
C Somewhat challenging
D Quite challenging
E Extremely challenging
VH333661
33. How much time pressure did you feel when taking this test?
A No time pressure at all
B A little bit of time pressure
C Some time pressure
D Quite a bit of time pressure
E A lot of time pressure
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1. In which of the following grades did you learn about civics or government? Fill in one
oval on each line.
I don’t
Yes
No
know.
a. 5th grade
VC467355
b. 6th grade
VC467356
c. 7th grade
VC467357
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Never or hardly ever
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Almost every day
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each line.
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I don’t know.
a. The United States Constitution
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b. Congress
ID100218
c. The President and the cabinet
ID100219
d. How laws are made
ID100220
e. The court system
ID100221
f. Political parties, elections, and voting
ID100222
g. State and local government
ID100223
h. Other countries’ governments
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4. Indicate how often you do each of the following when you study social studies or civics
or government in school. Fill in one oval on each line.
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A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Almost
every
day
a. Read material from a
textbook
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b. Read extra material not in
the regular textbook (e.g.,
newspapers, magazines,
maps, charts, or cartoons)
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c. Discuss the material
studied
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d. Write short answers (a
paragraph or less) to
questions
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e. Write a report
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f.
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g. Give a presentation to
the class on the topic
being studied
VE132323
h. Watch movies or videos
VE132324
i.
Take a test or quiz
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j.
Go on field trips or have
outside speakers
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k. Use the books or
computers in the library
to do schoolwork
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l.
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panel discussions
o. Take part in role-playing,
mock trials, or dramas
VE132340
Work on a group project
Write a letter to give your
opinion or help solve a
community problem
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5. This year in school, how often have
you been asked to write long answers
to questions or assignments that
involved social studies?
7. When you study social studies, to what
extent do you use computers to do
research projects about social studies
topics using a CD or the Internet?
Include both class work and homework
assignments.
Never
Once or twice this year
Not at all
Once or twice a month
Small extent
At least once a week
Moderate extent
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6. How often do you use computers at
school for social studies?
Never or hardly ever
Once every few weeks
About once a week
Two or three times a week
Every day
VC681400
8. When you study social studies or civics or government, how often do you agree with the
following statements? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
or hardly
ever
Sometimes
Often
Always
or almost
always
a. I have a clear understanding of
what my social studies or civics or
government teacher is asking me to do.
VC681401
b. The social studies or civics or
government work is easy.
VC681402
c. The social studies or civics or
government work is difficult.
VC681403
d. The social studies or civics or
government work is interesting.
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9. How much do you agree that social
studies or civics or government is one
of your favorite subjects?
12. How important was it to you to do
well on this test?
Not very important
Not at all
Somewhat important
A little
Important
A lot
Very important
VB595182
10. How hard was this test compared to
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
Easier than other tests
About as hard as other tests
Harder than other tests
Much harder than other tests
VC034559
11. How hard did you try on this test
compared to how hard you tried on
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
Not as hard as on other tests
About as hard as on other tests
Harder than on other tests
Much harder than on other tests
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for each question except where instructed otherwise.
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1. Did you take or do you expect to take a geography course in the following grades?
Fill in one oval on each line.
VB330180
elopment
Yes
No
I don’t know.
a. 5th grade
VE101297
b. 6th grade
VB345593
c. 7th grade
VB345594
d. 8th grade
VB345595
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2. In this school year, how often have you learned about geography?
Never or hardly ever
A few times a year
Once or twice a month
VB330422
a
Once or twice a week
Every day or almost every day
VB345597
3. How often have you studied the following geography skills and topics in school? Fill in one
oval on each line.
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twice a
month
Never or
hardly
ever
a. Using maps and globes
VB345598
b. Natural resources
(for example, oil, forests,
and water)
VB345599
c. Countries and cultures
VB345600
d. Environmental issues
(for example, pollution
and recycling)
VB345601
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4. Indicate how often you do each of the following when you study social studies or
geography in school. Fill in one oval on each line.
geography in school. Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Read material from a
a. Read material from a
textbook
textbook
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Never
A few
A fewa
times
times
year a
year
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
montha
month
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
weeka
week
Almost
Almost
every
every
day
day
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5. This yea
you bee
you bee
to quest
to quest
involved
involved
Nev
Nev
Onc
Onc
b. Read extra material not in
b. Read extra material not in
the regular textbook (e.g.,
the regular textbook (e.g.,
newspapers, magazines,
newspapers, magazines,
maps, charts, or cartoons)
maps, charts, or cartoons)
c. Discuss the material
c. Discuss the material
studied
studied
VE117429
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d. Write short answers (a
d. Write short answers (a
paragraph or less) to
paragraph or less) to
questions
questions
VE117430
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e. Write a report
e. Write a report
VE117431
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f. Work on a group project
f. Work on a group project
VE117432
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g. Give a presentation to the
g. Give a presentation to the
class on the topic being
class on the topic being
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computers in the library
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to do schoolwork
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5. This year in school, how often have
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you been asked to write long answers
to questions or assignments that
to questions or assignments that
involved social studies?
involved social studies?
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school for social studies?
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Once or twice a month
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At least once a week
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7. When you study social studies, to what extent do you use computers to do any of the
following? For this question, include both class work and homework assignments. Fill in
following? For this question, include both class work and homework assignments. Fill in
one oval on each line.
one oval on each line.
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a. Do research projects about social
studies topics using a CD or the
studies topics using a CD or the
Internet
Internet
b. Use computer programs in which
b. Use computer programs in which
you play the role of an explorer,
you play the role of an explorer,
geographer, anthropologist, or
geographer, anthropologist, or
historian
historian
c. Create or use maps using geographic
c. Create or use maps using geographic
information systems (GIS)
information systems (GIS)
d. Organize social studies information
d. Organize social studies information
by making tables, charts, or graphs
by making tables, charts, or graphs
on the computer
on the computer
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e. Write reports or other things about
social studies on the computer
social studies on the computer
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to create multimedia reports or
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communicate with others about
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social studies
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or almost
always
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favorite subjects?
11. How hard did you try on this test
compared to how hard you tried on
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
Not at all
Not as hard as on other tests
A little
About as hard as on other tests
A lot
Harder than on other tests
Much harder than on other tests
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most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
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About as hard as other tests
Not very important
Harder than other tests
Somewhat important
Much harder than other tests
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each line.
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I don’t know.
a. 5th grade
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3. Since the beginning of middle school or junior high school, how much have you studied
the following periods of United States history? Fill in one oval on each line.
the following periods of United States history? Fill in one oval on each line.
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the Revolution (e.g., colonization,
the Revolution (e.g., colonization,
settlement, revolution)
settlement, revolution)
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b. The period between 1815 and 1865:
the new nation through the Civil War
the new nation through the Civil War
(e.g., expansion, reform, crisis of the
(e.g., expansion, reform, crisis of the
Union)
Union)
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c. The period between 1865 and 1945:
the development of modern America
the development of modern America
(e.g., Reconstruction, industrial growth,
(e.g., Reconstruction, industrial growth,
United States’ role in world affairs, the
United States’ role in world affairs, the
Great Depression, the First and Second
Great Depression, the First and Second
World Wars, immigration)
World Wars, immigration)
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contemporary America (e.g., civil rights
contemporary America (e.g., civil rights
movement, women’s rights movement,
movement, women’s rights movement,
Korean and Vietnam wars, environmental
Korean and Vietnam wars, environmental
movement)
movement)
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4. When you study history or social studies in school, how often do you do each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
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a. Read material from a
textbook
textbook
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b. Read extra material not
in the regular textbook
in the regular textbook
(e.g., biographies or
(e.g., biographies or
historical stories)
historical stories)
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c. Use letters, diaries,
c. Use letters, diaries,
or essays written by
or essays written by
historical people
historical people
d. Discuss the material
d. Discuss the material
studied
studied
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e. Write short answers (a
e. Write short answers (a
paragraph or less) to
paragraph or less) to
questions
questions
f.
f.
Write a report
Write a report
g. Work on a group project
g. Work on a group project
h. Give a presentation to
h. Give a presentation to
the class on the topic
the class on the topic
being studied
being studied
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times
year a
year
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twiceor
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twice
montha
month
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twiceor
a
twice
weeka
week
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Almost
every
every
day
day
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Watch movies or videos
j.
j.
Take a test or quiz
Take a test or quiz
k. Go on field trips or have
k. Go on field trips or have
outside speakers
outside speakers
l.
l.
Use the books or
Use the books or
computers in the library
computers in the library
to do schoolwork
to do schoolwork
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m. Listen to information
presented online
presented online
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you been asked to write long answers
to questions or assignments for history
or social studies?
7. When you study history or social
7. When you study history or social
studies, to what extent do you use
studies, to what extent do you use
computers to do research projects
computers to do research projects
about history or social studies topics
about history or social studies topics
using a CD or the Internet? Include
using a CD or the Internet? Include
both class work and homework
both class work and homework
assignments.
assignments.
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most ot
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year in s
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Moderate extent
Large extent
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6. How often do you use computers at
school for history or social studies?
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Eas
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Abo
Once every few weeks
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Har
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About once a week
Mu
Two or three times a week
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compare
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most ot
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year in s
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8. When you study social studies or history, how often do you agree with the following
statements? Fill in one oval on each line.
statements? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
orNever
hardly
or ever
hardly Sometimes
ever
Sometimes
Often
Often
Abo
Always
orAlways
almost
oralways
almost
always
a. I have a clear understanding of what
a. I have a clear understanding of what
my social studies or history teacher
my social studies or history teacher
is asking me to do.
is asking me to do.
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b. The social studies or history work is
easy.
easy.
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c. The social studies or history work is
difficult.
difficult.
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d. The social studies or history work is
interesting.
interesting.
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9. How much do you agree that history
or social studies is one of your favorite
or social studies is one of your favorite
subjects?
subjects?
12. How important was it to you to do
well on this test?
Not very important
at all
Not
Not at all
A little
Somewhat important
A little
Important
lot
A
A lot
Very important
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10. How hard was this test compared to
most other tests you have taken this
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
year in school?
than other tests
Easier
Easier than other tests
About as hard as other tests
About as hard as other tests
than other tests
Harder
Harder than other tests
Much harder than other tests
Much harder than other tests
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11. How hard did you try on this test
11. How hard did you try on this test
compared to how hard you tried on
compared to how hard you tried on
most other tests you have taken this
most other tests you have taken this
year in school?
year in school?
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owing
as hard as on other tests
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Not as hard as on other tests
About as hard as on other tests
About as hard as on other tests
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Student Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
The following questions are about yourself and your family. Please answer questions about
your home based on where you live most of the time during the school year.
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1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select one or more squares.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
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A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
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3. About how many books are there in your home?
A Few (0–10)
B Enough to fill one shelf (11–25)
C Enough to fill one bookcase (26–100)
D Enough to fill several bookcases (more than 100)
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4. Is there a computer at home that you use?
A Yes
B No
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A Access to the Internet
B Clothes dryer just for your family
C Dishwasher
D More than one bathroom
E Your own bedroom
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A 5 or fewer
B 6–10
C 11–15
D 16–20
E More than 20
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your family?
A Never or hardly ever
B Once every few weeks
C About once a week
D Two or three times a week
E Every day
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8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month?
A None
B 1 or 2 days
C 3 or 4 days
D 5 to 10 days
E More than 10 days
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A She did not finish high school.
B She graduated from high school.
C She had some education after high school.
D She graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
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A He did not finish high school.
B He graduated from high school.
C He had some education after high school.
D He graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
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English?
A Never
B Once in a while
C About half of the time
D All or most of the time
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A Mother
B Stepmother
C Foster mother or other female legal guardian
D Father
E Stepfather
F Foster father or other male legal guardian
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Student Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
The following questions are about your views and experiences related to technology and
engineering.
Technology refers to all the things people make and do to their natural environment in
order to get the things they want and need.
Engineering refers to using skills or knowledge to solve problems that meet people’s wants
and needs.
Some questions ask for facts while other questions ask for your opinions. Read each
question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.
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14. Have you ever taken or are you currently taking any of the following classes or
subjects in school? Select one or more squares.
A Industrial technology (for example, auto mechanics, carpentry)
B Engineering (for example, robotics, bridge building, rocketry)
C Any class that involves learning to use, program, or build computers
D Any other technology-related class (for example, electronics, sewing, farming)
E I have not taken any of the classes listed above.
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classes or subjects in school? Select one or more squares.
A Mathematics
B Science
C Social studies or history
D I have not studied technology or engineering in any of the classes or subjects listed above.
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a. How to judge reliability of
sources (for example, how a
website might be biased or
inaccurate)
b. How to credit others for
their ideas (for example,
citing sources, using
endnotes and footnotes in
reports)
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Rarely
Sometimes
Often
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B
C
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D
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17. For school work, how often do you use a computer or other digital technology for the following
activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Create, edit, or
organize digital media
b. Create a presentation
c. Create a spreadsheet (a
table or grid that
displays data into
columns and rows and
may be used to create
charts and graphs)
Never or
almost
never
A few times
a year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day or
almost
every day
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B
C
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E
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VF025108
18. In this question, please think about activities you do that are not related to your school work.
How often do you use a computer or other digital technology for the following activities not for
school work? Select one circle in each row.
a. Create, edit, or
organize digital media
b. Create a presentation
c. Create a spreadsheet (a
table or grid that
displays data into
columns and rows and
may be used to create
charts and graphs)
K2TB1-TBA
Never or
almost
never
A few times
a year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VF025112
A
B
C
D
E
VF025117
A
B
C
D
E
VF025116
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VE682225
19. In school, how often have you learned about or discussed the following? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Designing or creating
something to solve a
problem
b. Designing something when
there is limited time,
money, or materials
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
A
B
C
D
VE682228
A
B
C
D
VE682229
VE638956
20. In school, how often have you ever done the following activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Used different tools,
materials, or machines to
see which are best for a
given purpose
b. Built or tested a model to
see if it solves a problem
c. Figured out why something
is not working in order to
fix it
d. Taken something apart in
order to fix it or see how it
works
K2TB1-TBA
Never
Once or twice
Three to five
times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
VE638959
A
B
C
D
VE638963
A
B
C
D
VE682247
A
B
C
D
VE638965
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VE638983
21. Outside of school, how often have you ever done the following activities? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Used tools or materials to
plan or design something
(for example, cake recipe,
party)
b. Used different tools,
materials, or machines to
see which are best for a
given purpose
c. Built or tested a model to
see if it solves a problem
d. Figured out why something
is not working in order to
fix it
e. Taken something apart in
order to fix it or see how it
works
K2TB1-TBA
Never
Once or twice
Three to five
times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
VF009777
A
B
C
D
VE638998
A
B
C
D
VE639038
A
B
C
D
VE682267
A
B
C
D
VE639042
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VH008232
22. Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Create presentations
with sound, pictures,
or video
b. Organize information
into a chart, graph, or
spreadsheet
c. Compare products
using the Internet
d. Use tools or materials
to fix something
e. Take something apart
in order to fix it or see
how it works
f. Describe how
inventions change
society
g. Compare how
different activities
affect the environment
h. Explain why people
have different tools,
machines, or devices
in different parts of the
world
K2TB1-TBA
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH008238
A
B
C
D
E
VH008240
A
B
C
D
E
VH008241
A
B
C
D
E
VH008243
A
B
C
D
E
VH008244
A
B
C
D
E
VH008245
A
B
C
D
E
VH008247
A
B
C
D
E
VH008248
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VE638999
23. In school, how often have you learned about or discussed the following? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Inventions that change the
way people live
b. Choices people make that
affect the environment
c. Conditions that influence
the use or availability of
machines or devices
d. The ways people work
together to solve problems
in their community or the
world
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
A
B
C
D
VE639002
A
B
C
D
VE639004
A
B
C
D
VE639005
A
B
C
D
VE682300
VE639008
24. Outside of school, how often have you learned about or discussed the following? Select one circle
in each row.
a. Inventions that change the
way people live
b. Choices people make that
affect the environment
c. Conditions that influence
the use or availability of
machines or devices
d. The ways people work
together to solve problems
in their community or the
world
K2TB1-TBA
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
A
B
C
D
VE639012
A
B
C
D
VE639013
A
B
C
D
VE639014
A
B
C
D
VE682314
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VE682274
25. Who taught you most of what you know about building things, fixing things, or
how things work?
A I taught myself.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Someone else
VE682215
26. Who taught you most of what you know about using computers or other digital
technology for collecting or sharing information?
A I taught myself.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Someone else
VE682315
27. Who taught you most of what you know about how technology, people, and the
environment are related to each other?
A I taught myself.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Someone else
K2TB1-TBA
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VF009358
28. Before today, had you ever taken an interactive computer test similar to the one you just took?
Select one circle in each row.
a. I had taken an interactive computer test in
school.
b. I had taken an interactive computer test
outside of school.
Yes
No
A
B
VF009360
A
B
VF009361
VE401773
29. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in
school?
A Easier than other tests
B About as hard as other tests
C Harder than other tests
D Much harder than other tests
VE401776
30. How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard you tried on most other
tests you have taken this year in school?
A Not as hard as on other tests
B About as hard as on other tests
C Harder than on other tests
D Much harder than on other tests
VE401779
31. How important was it to you to do well on this test?
A Not very important
B Somewhat important
C Important
D Very important
K2TB1-TBA
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278
2015 Operational Grade 4 and Grade 8 KaSA Student Items
VE453868
1. Did you know before today that you would be taking this test?
A Yes
B No
VE453870
2. Did you answer all of the math questions?
A Yes
B No
VE453875
3. Why did you leave one or more of the math questions blank? Fill in one or more
ovals.
A I did not have enough time.
B I do not know how to use a calculator.
C I was not used to writing out my answers.
D The questions were too hard.
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National Indian Education Study
Grade 4 Student Questionnaire
Some of the questions are about your American Indian or Alaska Native background.
When you answer these questions, think about the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native
group to which you and your family belong. You may call your tribe or group a nation, a
village, a band, or a community.
If you are connected to more than one American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group,
answer for the one you know best.
VC759180
1. How much do you know about your
American Indian tribe or Alaska Native
group? For example, you may know
about the history, traditions, or arts
and crafts of your tribe or group.
A Nothing
B A little
C Some
D A lot
VH039733
2. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native
history?
A No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native history.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Tribal representatives or elders
F Someone else (please specify):
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VH039760
3. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native
traditions (ways of life, customs)?
A No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Tribal representatives or elders
F Someone else (please specify):
VH040030
4. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native arts
and crafts?
A No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native arts and crafts.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Tribal representatives or elders
F Someone else (please specify):
VC759183
5. How often do you go to American
Indian or Alaska Native ceremonies
and gatherings?
VC759193
6. How often do members of your family
talk to each other in your American
Indian or Alaska Native language?
A Never
A Never or hardly ever
B Every few years
B Once or twice a month
C At least once a year
C Once or twice a week
D Several times a year
D Every day or almost every day
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VC759195
7. How often do people in your school
talk to each other in your American
Indian or Alaska Native language?
A Never or hardly ever
VH040050
9. How do you rate yourself in speaking
an American Indian or Alaska Native
language?
A I cannot speak an American Indian
or Alaska Native language.
B Once or twice a month
B I can speak a few words or phrases.
C Once or twice a week
C I can speak well.
D Every day or almost every day
VH040067
VH153907
8. How often do you attend classes in
school that are taught in an American
Indian or Alaska Native language?
10. How do you rate yourself in reading
an American Indian or Alaska Native
language?
A I cannot read in an American
A My school does not offer classes
that are taught in an American
Indian or Alaska Native language.
B Never or hardly ever
Indian or Alaska Native language.
B I can read a few words or phrases.
C I can read well.
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH040082
11. Who taught you most of what you know about an American Indian or Alaska Native
language?
A No one has taught me about an American Indian or Alaska Native language.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Tribal representatives or elders
F Someone else (please specify):
L1AIB
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VH158483
12. During 4th grade, have you attended
school field trips to museums,
traditional villages, or other places to
learn about American Indian or Alaska
Native people?
VH153945
15. In school, do you have access to a
library, media center, or resource
center with books, videos, or other
materials (including Internet resources)
about American Indian or Alaska
Native people?
A Yes
A Yes
B No
B No
VH153935
13. During 4th grade, have you used books,
videos, or other materials (including
Internet resources) about American
Indian or Alaska Native people in
school?
VH040212
16. When my teacher talks about
American Indian or Alaska Native
history or culture, I try to read more
about it.
A Yes, once or twice
A This is not like me.
B Yes, three or more times
B This is a little like me.
C No
C This is a lot like me.
VH153940
14. During 4th grade, have you used books,
videos, or other materials (including
Internet resources) about American
Indian or Alaska Native people outside
of school?
VC759280
17. I enjoy reading about American Indian
or Alaska Native people.
A This is not like me.
B This is a little like me.
A Yes, once or twice
C This is a lot like me.
B Yes, three or more times
C No
VC759283
18. I enjoy reading about people who have
different traditions and cultures (ways
of life, customs) than I have.
A This is not like me.
B This is a little like me.
C This is a lot like me.
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VH040240
19. I put a lot of effort into my schoolwork.
VH040391
23. If I put in enough effort, I will succeed
in school.
A This is not like me.
A Strongly disagree
B This is a little like me.
B Disagree
C This is a lot like me.
C Agree
VH040276
D Strongly agree
20. I want to be one of the best students in
my class.
VH040394
24. Trying hard in school will help me live
a good life when I grow up.
A This is not like me.
B This is a little like me.
A Strongly disagree
C This is a lot like me.
B Disagree
VH040379
C Agree
21. I enjoy being challenged in my classes.
D Strongly agree
A This is not like me.
B This is a little like me.
VC759288
C This is a lot like me.
VH040382
22. I feel that I belong at school.
25. How often does a parent or someone
else from your family help you with
your schoolwork? For example, they
might help you to study for a test, help
you with a school project, or go over
your homework with you.
A This is not like me.
A Never or hardly ever
B This is a little like me.
B Once or twice a month
C This is a lot like me.
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
L1AIB
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VC759289
26. How often does a teacher or another
adult from your school help you with
your schoolwork? For example, they
might help you to study for a test, help
you with a school project, or go over
your homework with you.
VH040389
28. How often do you help other
students from your school with their
schoolwork? For example, you might
help other students to study for a test,
help them with a school project, or go
over their homework with them.
A Never or hardly ever
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
D Every day or almost every day
VC759290
27. How often does another student
from your school help you with your
schoolwork? For example, they might
help you to study for a test, help you
with a school project, or go over your
homework with you.
VC759293
29. How much do you like school?
A Not at all
B A little
C Somewhat
A Never or hardly ever
D Very much
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
VC759294
D Every day or almost every day
30. Do you know the name of the
American Indian tribe or Alaska Native
group you belong to or are enrolled in?
A Yes
B No
C I’m not sure.
L1AIB
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VC759295
31. If you know the name of the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group that you
belong to or are enrolled in, or if you think you know it, please print it on the line below.
Do not worry about spelling. If you belong to more than one American Indian tribe or
Alaska Native group, write the names of as many as you know.
VC759297
32. What else would you like to say about yourself, your school, or about American Indian or
Alaska Native people? Use these lines to write your ideas.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. YOUR IDEAS ARE IMPORTANT.
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Section
National Indian Education Study
Grade 8 Student Questionnaire
Some of the questions are about your American Indian or Alaska Native background.
When you answer these questions, think about the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native
group to which you and your family belong. You may call your tribe or group a nation, a
village, a band, or a community.
If you are connected to more than one American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group,
answer for the one you know best.
VC996578
1. How much do you know about each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Nothing
A little
Some
A lot
a. Your American Indian or Alaska
Native history
A
B
C
D
b. Your American Indian or Alaska
Native traditions and culture (way of
life, customs)
A
c. Issues today that are important to
American Indian or Alaska Native
people
A
VC996581
B
C
D
VC996582
B
C
D
VC996583
VH039733
2. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native
history?
A No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native history.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Tribal representatives or elders
F Someone else (please specify):
L2AIB
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VH039760
3. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native
traditions (ways of life, customs)?
A No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Tribal representatives or elders
F Someone else (please specify):
VH039931
4. Who taught you most of what you know about issues today that are important to
American Indian or Alaska Native people?
A No one has taught me about issues today that are important to American Indian or
Alaska Native people.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Tribal representatives or elders
F Someone else (please specify):
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VC996584
5. How often have you participated in each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
Every
few
years
At least
once
a year
Several
times a
year
a. Ceremonies and gatherings for
people from your American Indian
tribe or Alaska Native group
A
B
C
D
VC996586
b. Ceremonies and gatherings that
bring people together from many
different American Indian tribes or
Alaska Native groups
A
B
C
D
VC996587
c. Other American Indian or Alaska
Native activities
A
B
C
D
VC996589
VC759193
6. How often do members of your family talk to each other in your American Indian or
Alaska Native language?
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
VC759195
7. How often do people in your school talk to each other in your American Indian or Alaska
Native language?
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
L2AIB
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VH153907
8. How often do you attend classes in school that are taught in an American Indian or
Alaska Native language?
A My school does not offer classes that are taught in an American Indian or Alaska
Native language.
B Never or hardly ever
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH040050
9. How do you rate yourself in speaking an American Indian or Alaska Native language?
A I cannot speak an American Indian or Alaska Native language.
B I can speak a few words or phrases.
C I can speak well.
VH040067
10. How do you rate yourself in reading an American Indian or Alaska Native language?
A I cannot read in an American Indian or Alaska Native language.
B I can read a few words or phrases.
C I can read well.
L2AIB
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VH040082
11. Who taught you most of what you know about an American Indian or Alaska Native
language?
A No one has taught me about an American Indian or Alaska Native language.
B Family members
C Friends
D Teachers
E Tribal representatives or elders
F Someone else (please specify):
VC996590
12. During 8th grade, how often have any of your teachers talked to your class about the
history, traditions, and cultures (ways of life, customs) of American Indian or Alaska
Native people?
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
L2AIB
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VH158490
13. During 8th grade, have you attended any of the following activities organized by your
school? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
a. Presentations by American Indian or Alaska
Native people about their traditions and cultures
(ways of life, customs)
A
B
VH158491
b. American Indian or Alaska Native art and craft
demonstrations
A
B
VH158492
c. Traditional American Indian or Alaska Native
music and/or dance performances
A
B
VH158493
d. Field trips to museums, traditional villages, or
other places to learn about American Indian or
Alaska Native people
A
B
VH158494
VH040140
14. During 8th grade, have you participated in any of the following activities organized by
your school? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
a. Sports team
A
B
VH040143
b. Music club, orchestra, or band
A
B
VH040147
c. Cultural dances or other American Indian or
Alaska Native activities (for example, drum
groups)
A
B
VH040150
d. Academic club (for example, math club)
A
B
VH040152
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VH159106
15. During 8th grade, have you used books, videos, or other materials (including Internet
resources) about American Indian or Alaska Native people in school?
A Yes, once or twice
B Yes, three or more times
C No
VH159110
16. During 8th grade, have you used books, videos, or other materials (including Internet
resources) about American Indian or Alaska Native people outside of school?
A Yes, once or twice
B Yes, three or more times
C No
VH153945
17. In school, do you have access to a library, media center, or resource center with books,
videos, or other materials (including Internet resources) about American Indian or Alaska
Native people?
A Yes
B No
VC996624
18. Here are some sentences about reading. Fill in one oval on each line to show whether the
sentence describes a person like you.
This is
not like
me.
This is a
little like
me.
This is a
lot like
me.
a. When my teacher talks about American Indian
or Alaska Native history or culture, I try to read
more about it.
A
B
C
VH043704
b. I enjoy reading about American Indian or Alaska
Native people.
A
B
C
VC996627
c. I enjoy reading about people who have different
traditions and cultures (ways of life, customs)
than I have.
A
B
C
VC996628
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VH040130
19. Here are some sentences about your school. Fill in one oval on each line to show whether
the sentence describes a person like you.
This is
not like
me.
This is a
little like
me.
This is a
lot like
me.
a. I put a lot of effort into my schoolwork.
A
B
C
VH040131
b. I want to be one of the best students in my
class.
A
B
C
VH040134
c. I enjoy being challenged in my classes.
A
B
C
VH040137
d. I feel that I belong at school.
A
B
C
VH040138
VH040157
20. How much do you agree with each of the following statements? Fill in one oval on each
line.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
agree
a. If I put in enough effort, I will
succeed in school.
A
B
C
D
VH040158
b. If I put in enough effort in school, I
will get into college.
A
B
C
D
VH040160
c. If I put in enough effort in school, I
will get a good job.
A
B
C
D
VH040161
VC759293
21. How much do you like school?
A Not at all
B A little
C Somewhat
D Very much
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VC996661
22. How much are the things you are learning in school preparing you for the life you want
to lead?
A Not at all
B A little
C A fair amount
D Very much
VC996641
23. During 8th grade, how often have you talked with any of your teachers outside of regular
class periods? For example, to get extra help with your assignments, to talk about issues
that matter to you, or just to visit.
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
VH040389
24. How often do you help other students from your school with their schoolwork? For
example, you might help other students to study for a test, help them with a school
project, or go over their homework with them.
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
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VC996635
25. How often do any of the following people help you with your schoolwork? For example,
they might help you to study for a test, help you with a school project, or go over your
homework with you. Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
a. A parent or someone else from my
family
A
B
C
D
VC996636
b. A teacher or another adult from my
school
A
B
C
D
VC996637
c. Another student
A
B
C
D
VC996639
d. A tribal representative or elder
A
B
C
D
VH018268
VC996644
26. During 8th grade, how many times have you talked to each of the following people
about the classes you should take in high school or about what you want to do after high
school? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
One time
Two or
three
times
a. A family member
A
B
C
D
VC996645
b. A teacher
A
B
C
D
VC996646
c. A school counselor
A
B
C
D
VC996647
d. Another student
A
B
C
D
VC996648
e. A tribal representative or elder
A
B
C
D
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f. Someone else who lives in my
community or is a friend of
my family
A
B
C
D
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27. Which of the following would you plan to do in your first year after high school? Fill in as
many ovals as apply.
a. Go to college full time
A
VC996651
b. Go to college part time
B
VC996652
c. Go to another school (for example, career training, technical,
or trade/vocational) full time
C
VC996653
d. Go to another school (for example, career training, technical,
or trade/vocational) part time
D
VC996654
e. Join the military
E
VC996655
f. Work full time
F
VC996656
g. Work part time
G
VC996657
h. Travel
H
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i. Care for family
I
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j. I don’t know.
J
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28. To what extent is each of the following a problem in your school? Fill in one oval on each
line.
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. Student tardiness
A
B
C
D
VH040217
b. Student health problems
A
B
C
D
VH040219
c. Student misbehavior in class
A
B
C
D
VH040221
d. Physical conflicts among students
A
B
C
D
VH040223
e. Bullying
A
B
C
D
VH040226
f. Low student motivation
A
B
C
D
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29. Do you know the name of the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group you belong
to or are enrolled in?
A Yes
B No
C I’m not sure.
VC759295
30. If you know the name of the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group that you
belong to or are enrolled in, or if you think you know it, please print it on the line below.
Do not worry about spelling. If you belong to more than one American Indian tribe or
Alaska Native group, write the names of as many as you know.
VC759297
31. What else would you like to say about yourself, your school, or about American Indian or
Alaska Native people? Use these lines to write your ideas.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. YOUR IDEAS ARE IMPORTANT.
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Appendix F-1aa: 2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Civics
301
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #1]
In which of the following grades have you learned about civics and United States government?
Yes, I took a class
or course mainly
focused on civics
and United States
government.
Select one or more answer choices on each row.
Yes, I took a class
or course that No, I did not take
included some
a class or course
civics and United that taught civics
States
and United States
government
government
topics.
topics.
I don't know.
a.
5th grade
A
B
C
D
b.
6th grade
A
B
C
D
c.
7th grade
A
B
C
D
d.
8th grade
A
B
C
D
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #2]
In your social studies class this year, how often have you studied the following topics?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the lessons
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
lessons
the lessons
the lessons
a.
The United States Constitution
A
B
C
D
E
b.
The legislative branch (for example, Congress)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
The executive branch (for example, the President and the cabinet)
A
B
C
D
E
d.
The judicial branch (for example, the court system)
A
B
C
D
E
e.
How laws are made
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Political parties, elections, and voting
A
B
C
D
E
g.
State and local government
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Other countries’ governments
A
B
C
D
E
i.
International organizations (for example, the United Nations)
A
B
C
D
E
j.
Current political events
A
B
C
D
E
k.
Issues affecting our society today
A
B
C
D
E
302
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #3]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
a.
Read material from a civics or United States government textbook
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Read extra material about civics and United States government not
in the regular textbook (for example, newspapers, magazines,
online sources)
Discuss material about civics and United States government with
peers or teachers
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
c.
e.
Listen to the teacher talk about civics and United States government
topics
Conduct research about civics and United States government topics
(for example, in a library or through interviews or observations)
f.
Listen to and/or view online content about civics and United States
government topics
d.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #4]
During this school year so far, how often have you done each of the following?
a.
b.
Select one answer choice on each row.
Gone on class field trips to learn about civics and United States
government topics
Gave class presentations on civics and United States government
topics
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #5]
During this school year so far, how often have you done each of the following?
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Took part in political debates or panel discussions
Took part in role-playing, mock trials, or dramas about civics and
American government topics
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Worked with an organization on an issue in the community
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Attended a community event (for example, a city council meeting
or a fundraiser for a local school)
A
B
C
D
E
a.
b.
Select one answer choice on each row.
Written about your position on community problems or social
issues (for example, in a letter, e-mail, or blog post)
303
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #6]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following when you study civics or United States government?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
a.
Study the roles and functions of the three branches of the United
States government
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Study the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Study how the United States influences and is influenced by world
affairs
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Compare the roles and responsibilities of United States local, state,
and national government
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Study why it is important to pay attention to government and public
affairs
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Study why it is important for individuals to participate in the
political process and/or government
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #7]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following when you study civics or United States government?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
a.
Support an opinion about an issue or problem with reasons and
examples
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Discuss politics or public affairs with others
A
B
C
D
E
304
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #8]
In your social studies class this year, how often do you get the following assignments?
a.
b.
c.
Select one answer choice on each row.
Assignments that you have to complete together with other
students
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the lessons
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
Short written responses (for example, a paragraph or less)
Assignments that use different forms of media (for example,
photos, video, music)
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
lessons
the lessons
the lessons
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #9]
In your social studies class this year so far, how often have you received the following assignments?
Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
b.
Long written responses (for example, several paragraphs)
Responses to questions based on information from several
documents (for example, letters, cartoons, maps)
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #10]
In a typical week, how much time do you spend on social studies
homework?
Less than 30
minutes a day
30 minutes up to 1 1 up to 2 hours a
hour a day
day
2 up to 3 hours a
day
3 up to 4 hours a More than 4 hours
day
a day
305
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #11]
When you study social studies, how often do you use computers or
other digital devices to do the following? For this question, include
both schoolwork and homework assignments.
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Once in a while
Sometimes
Often
Always or almost
always
a.
Organize information about civics or United States government
topics by creating tables, charts, or graphs
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Create multimedia reports or projects about civics or United States
government (for example, a slide presentation that combines text
and video clips)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Participate in online discussions about civics or United States
government on a website (for example, in forums or social media)
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Use the Internet to look for evidence or sources (for example, text
documents, photographic images, films)
A
B
C
D
E
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #12]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
a.
Civics and United States government are my favorite topics to study.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Schoolwork about civics and United States government is easy for
me.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I don't like schoolwork about civics and United States government.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I enjoy doing schoolwork about civics and United States
government.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I try to avoid my schoolwork about civics and United States
government as much as possible.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I enjoy discussing civics and United States government topics with
others.
A
B
C
D
E
g.
My civics or United States government schoolwork helps me
understand what is happening in the world around me.
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Learning about civics and United States government topics will be
important for my future.
A
B
C
D
E
306
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #13]
How much education do you think you will complete?
I will not finish
high school.
I will graduate
from high school.
I will have some
education after
high school.
I will graduate
from college.
I will go to
graduate school.
I don't know.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #14]
What do you expect that your main activity will be in the year after
you leave high school?
Attending a
vocational,
technical, or
business school
Working full time
Attending a fouryear college,
Attending a two- service academy,
year college
or university
Serving in the
military
Other
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #15]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following outside of school?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
a.
Read about current political events in the media
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Watch movies, videos, and/or TV programs about current political
events
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Communicate with public officials about an issue or problem
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Participate in volunteer activities in your community
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Talk about politics or public affairs with others
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Discuss current political events or issues with people in my home
A
B
C
D
E
g.
Participate in a community organization
A
B
C
D
E
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #16]
How often do you receive help from a tutor, family member, or
friend with social studies outside of school or after school?
307
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #17]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
a.
I am committed to serve in my community.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I think that it is important to volunteer.
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #18]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
a.
I am involved in volunteer opportunities in the community.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I work to improve my community.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I help members of my community.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I stay informed of events in my community.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I participate in discussions about issues that affect my community.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I contribute to charitable organizations within the community.
I am involved in volunteer opportunities in the community as part
of a school or class requirement.
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
g.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #19]
How much do you agree with the following statements?
Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Quite a bit
A lot
I believe I can make a difference in my community.
By working with others in the community, I can help make things
better.
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
Being actively involved in community issues is my responsibility.
Being concerned about state and local issues is an important
responsibility for everybody.
I have good ideas for programs and projects that would help solve
problems in my community.
In the next three years, I expect to be involved in improving my
community.
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
308
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #20]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person
like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
a.
I want other students to think I am a good civics or United States
government student.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I want to show others that my civics or United States government
schoolwork is easy for me.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I want to look smart in comparison to the other students in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I want to get better grades than most other students in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I want to avoid making mistakes in front of my classmates.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I want to hide that I have a hard time understanding the material in
my class.
A
B
C
D
E
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #21]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person
like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
a.
I want to learn as much as possible in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I want to master a lot of new skills in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I want to pass my class.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I want to become a better civics or United States government
student this year.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I want to get good grades in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I want to understand as much as I can in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
309
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #22]
Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
I definitely can't
I probably can't
Maybe
I probably can
I definitely can
a.
Explain the roles and functions of the three branches of the United
States government
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Explain the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Explain how the United States influences and is influenced by world
affairs
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Compare the roles and responsibilities of United States local, state,
and national government
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Explain why it is important to pay attention to government and
public affairs
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Explain why it is important for individuals to participate in the
political process and/or government
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #23]
Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
I definitely can't
I probably can't
Maybe
I probably can
I definitely can
a.
Support an opinion about an issue or problem with reasons and
examples
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Discuss politics or public affairs with others
A
B
C
D
E
I definitely can't
I probably can't
Maybe
I probably can
I definitely can
a.
Understand other people's perspectives on social issues (for
example, neighborhood safety, Internet privacy, and environmental
conservation)
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Form an effective plan for addressing social issues
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Use social media to change perceptions of an issue
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Talk effectively to adults about social issues
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Facilitate a discussion about a social issue
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #24]
Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
310
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Civics Student #25]
In your social studies class this school year, how often have you done each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
a.
I came to my social studies class prepared.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I remembered and followed directions from my social studies
teacher.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I started working on social studies assignments right away rather
than waiting until the last minute.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I paid attention and resisted distractions during social studies class.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I stayed on task without reminders from my social studies teacher.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I paid attention in my social studies class even when I was not
interested.
A
B
C
D
E
311
Appendix F-1ab: 2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Geography
312
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #1]
In which of the following grades have you learned about geography?
Select one or more answer choices on each row.
Yes, I took a class Yes, I took a class No, I did not take
or course mainly
or course that
a class or course
focused on
included some
that taught
geography.
geography topics. geography topics.
I don't know.
a.
5th grade
A
B
C
D
b.
6th grade
A
B
C
D
c.
7th grade
A
B
C
D
d.
8th grade
A
B
C
D
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #2]
In your social studies class this year, how often have you studied the following skills and topics?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
a.
Using physical or digital maps (for example, a road map, MapQuest,
or Google Maps) and globes
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Natural resources (for example, oil, forests, and water)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Countries and cultures
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Environmental issues (for example, pollution, recycling, climate
change, genetically modified food)
A
B
C
D
E
313
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #3]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
a.
Read material from a geography textbook
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Read extra material about geography not in the regular textbook
(for example, newspapers, magazines, online sources)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Discuss material about geography with peers or teachers
A
B
C
D
E
d.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Listen to the teacher talk about geography topics
Conduct research about geography topics (for example, in a library
or through interviews or observations)
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Listen to and/or view online content about geography topics
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #4]
During this school year so far, how often have you done each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
a.
Gone on class field trips to learn about geography topics
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Gave class presentations on geography topics
A
B
C
D
E
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #5]
During this school year so far, how often have you done each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
b.
c.
Written about your position on geographic problems or issues (for
example, in a letter, e-mail, or blog post)
Took part in environmental debates or panel discussions
Worked with an organization on an environmental issue in the
community
314
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #6]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following when you study geography?
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Examine how information moves from place to place
Examine how natural features of the Earth, for example rivers and
mountains, are formed
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Measure distances and areas on maps
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Examine what makes different regions in the United States unique
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Examine different types of weather and climate
A
B
C
D
E
Select one answer choice on each row.
Use a map (for example, a road map, MapQuest, or Google Maps),
atlas, or globe to locate different cities, countries, and continents
a.
b.
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #7]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following when you study geography?
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Examine how humans affect and adapt to the natural environment
Examine why different food and energy resources are traded
globally
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Compare and contrast cultures, for example language and religion
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Use geographic information, for example maps, satellite images, or
census data, to answer a question or solve a problem
A
B
C
D
E
Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
b.
Examine why groups of people migrate to different parts of the
world
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
315
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #8]
In your social studies class this year, how often do you get the following assignments?
a.
b.
c.
Select one answer choice on each row.
Assignments that you have to complete together with other
students
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the lessons
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
Short written responses (for example, a paragraph or less)
Assignments that use different forms of media (for example,
photos, video, music)
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
lessons
the lessons
the lessons
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #9]
In your social studies class this year so far, how often have you received the following assignments?
Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
b.
Long written responses (for example, several paragraphs)
Responses to questions based on information from several
documents (for example, letters, cartoons, maps)
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #10]
In a typical week, how much time do you spend on social studies
homework?
Less than 30
minutes a day
30 minutes up to 1 1 up to 2 hours a
hour a day
day
2 up to 3 hours a
day
3 up to 4 hours a More than 4 hours
day
a day
316
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #11]
When you study social studies, how often do you use computers or
other digital devices to do the following? For this question, include
both schoolwork and homework assignments.
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Once in a while
Sometimes
Often
Always or almost
always
a.
Use games or apps in which you play the role of an explorer,
geographer, anthropologist, or historian
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Create or use maps using geographic information systems (GIS)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Organize information about geography topics by creating tables,
charts, or graphs
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Create multimedia reports or projects about geography (for
example, a slide presentation that combines text and video clips)
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Participate in online discussions about geography on a website (for
example, in forums or social media)
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Use the Internet to look for evidence or sources (for example, text
documents, photographic images, films)
A
B
C
D
E
317
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #12]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
a.
Geography is one of my favorite subjects to study.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Schoolwork about geography is easy for me.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I don't like schoolwork about geography.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I enjoy doing schoolwork about geography.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I try to avoid my schoolwork about geography as much as possible.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I enjoy discussing geography topics with others.
A
B
C
D
E
g.
My geography schoolwork helps me understand what is happening
in the world around me.
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Learning about geography topics will be important for my future.
A
B
C
D
E
I will have some
education after
high school.
I will graduate
from college.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #13]
How much education do you think you will complete?
I will not finish
high school.
I will graduate
from high school.
I will go to
graduate school.
I don't know.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #14]
What do you expect that your main activity will be in the year after
you leave high school?
Working full time
Attending a
vocational,
technical, or
business school
Attending a fouryear college,
Attending a two- service academy,
year college
or university
Serving in the
military
318
Other
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #15]
During this school year, how many times have you done each of the following outside of school?
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Use online mapping tools such as Google Maps or Bing Maps
Read news stories about current events related to physical systems
(for example, natural disasters, etc.)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Read about geographic issues
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Participate in environmental conservation volunteer activities
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Give friends or family directions on how to get somewhere
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Look up geographic information in books or on the web
A
B
C
D
E
g.
Travel to places outside of your town
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Talk to friends or family about geographical topics
A
B
C
D
E
Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #16]
How often do you receive help from a tutor, family member, or
friend with social studies outside of school or after school?
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
319
Every day or
almost every day
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #17]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person
like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
a.
I want other students to think I am a good geography student.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I want to show others that my geography schoolwork is easy for me.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I want to look smart in comparison to the other students in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I want to get better grades than most other students in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I want to avoid making mistakes in front of my classmates.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I want to hide that I have a hard time understanding the material in
my class.
A
B
C
D
E
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #18]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person
like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
a.
I want to learn as much as possible in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I want to master a lot of new skills in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I want to pass my class.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I want to become a better geography student this year.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I want to get good grades in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I want to understand as much as I can in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
320
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #19]
Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
I definitely can't
I probably can't
Maybe
I probably can
I definitely can
a.
Use a map (for example, a road map, MapQuest, or Google Maps),
atlas, or globe to locate different cities, countries, and continents
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Explain how information moves from place to place
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Describe how natural features of the Earth, for example rivers and
mountains, are formed
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Measure distances and areas on maps
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Describe what makes different regions in the United States unique
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Describe different types of weather and climate
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #20]
Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
I definitely can't
I probably can't
Maybe
I probably can
I definitely can
a.
Explain why groups of people migrate to different parts of the
world
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Explain how humans affect and adapt to the natural environment
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Explain why different food and energy resources are traded globally
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Compare and contrast cultures, for example language and religion
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Use geographic information, for example maps, satellite images, or
census data, to answer a question or solve a problem
A
B
C
D
E
321
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Geography Student #21]
In your social studies class this school year, how often have you done each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
a.
I came to my social studies class prepared.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I remembered and followed directions from my social studies
teacher.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I started working on social studies assignments right away rather
than waiting until the last minute.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I paid attention and resisted distractions during social studies class.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I stayed on task without reminders from my social studies teacher.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I paid attention in my social studies class even when I was not
interested.
A
B
C
D
E
322
Appendix F-1ac: 2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 U.S. History
323
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #1]
In which of the following grades have you learned about United States history?
Yes, I took a class Yes, I took a class No, I did not take
or course mainly
or course that
a class or course
focused on
included some
that taught
United States
United States
United States
history.
history topics.
history topics.
Select one or more answer choices on each row.
I don't know.
a.
5th grade
A
B
C
D
b.
6th grade
A
B
C
D
c.
7th grade
A
B
C
D
d.
8th grade
A
B
C
D
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #2]
In your social studies class this year, how often have you studied the following periods?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the lessons
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
lessons
the lessons
the lessons
a.
The period before 1815 (e.g., age of exploration, colonization,
settlement, American Revolution)
A
B
C
D
E
b.
1815 to 1865 (e.g., expansion, reform, sectionalism, Civil War)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
1865 to 1945 (e.g., Reconstruction, industrial growth, United States'
role in world affairs, immigration, the Great Depression, the First
and Second World Wars)
A
B
C
D
E
d.
1945 to the present (e.g., Cold War, civil rights movement, women's
rights movement, Vietnam war, environmental movement)
A
B
C
D
E
324
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #3]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
Read material from a United States history textbook
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Read extra material about United States history not in the regular
textbook (for example, newspapers, magazines, online sources)
Use primary sources (for example, letters, diaries, photographs,
film, or essays written by people from the past)
d.
Discuss material about United States history with peers or teachers
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Listen to the teacher talk about United States history topics
Conduct research about United States history topics (for example, in
a library or through interviews or observations)
Listen to and/or view online content about United States history
topics
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
b.
f.
g.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #4]
During this school year so far, how often have you done each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
a.
Gone on class field trips to learn about United States history topics
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Gave class presentations on United States history topics
A
B
C
D
E
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #5]
During this school year so far, how often have you done each of the following?
a.
b.
c.
Select one answer choice on each row.
Written about your position on historical issues (for example, in a
letter, e-mail, or blog post)
Took part in historical debates or panel discussions
Took part in role-playing, mock trials, or dramas about United States
history topics
325
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #6]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following when you study United States history?
e.
Select one answer choice on each row.
Examine the causes and effects of important events in United States
history
Examine the relationship between events and themes in United
States history (for example, between the American Revolution and
the spread of democratic ideals)
Compare and contrast different time periods in United States
history
Study how to judge the reliability of a source (for example, text,
visual graphics, video, audio)
Identify how different events that happened at the same time are
related to each other (for example, how the end of Second World
War relates to the formation of the United Nations)
f.
Learn about historical events were affected by when and where it
took place (for example, how westward expansion was affected by
the Rocky Mountains and the availability of fertile farmland)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #7]
During this school year, how often do you do each of the following when you study United States history?
Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Analyze the relationship between historical developments
Compare and evaluate different points of view about the past (for
example, different ideas about what caused the Civil War)
c.
Create research questions about causes of historical events (for
example, what were the causes of the Great Depression)
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Take and defend a position about a historical issue (for example,
how changes in transportation have affected the United States
economy)
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #8]
a.
b.
c.
In your social studies class this year, how often do you get the following assignments?
Never or hardly
Select one answer choice on each row.
ever
Assignments that you have to complete together with other
students
A
Short written responses (for example, a paragraph or less)
A
Assignments that use different forms of media (for example,
photos, video, music)
A
Less than half of
the lessons
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
lessons
the lessons
the lessons
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
B
C
D
E
326
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #9]
In your social studies class this year so far, how often have you received the following assignments?
Select one answer choice on each row.
a.
Long written responses (for example, several paragraphs)
Responses to questions based on information from several
documents (for example, letters, cartoons, maps)
b.
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #10]
Approximately how many hours a week do you spend on your social
studies homework?
Less than 30
minutes a day
30 minutes up to 1 1 up to 2 hours a
hour a day
day
2 up to 3 hours a
day
3 up to 4 hours a More than 4 hours
day
a day
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #11]
When you study social studies, how often do you use computers or
other digital devices to do the following? For this question, include
both schoolwork and homework assignments.
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Once in a while
Sometimes
Often
Always or almost
always
a.
Use games or apps in which you play the role of an explorer,
geographer, anthropologist, or historian
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Organize information about United States history topics by creating
tables, charts, or graphs
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Combine words, images, and sounds to create multimedia reports
or projects about United States history
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Participate in online discussions about United States history on a
website (for example, in forums or social media)
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Use the Internet to look for evidence or sources (for example, text
documents, photographic images, films)
A
B
C
D
E
327
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #12]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person
like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
a.
History is one of my favorite subjects to study.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Schoolwork about United States history is easy for me.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I don't like schoolwork about United States history.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I enjoy doing schoolwork about United States history.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I try to avoid my schoolwork about United States history as much as
possible.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I enjoy discussing United States history topics with others.
A
B
C
D
E
g.
My United States history schoolwork helps me understand what is
happening in the world around me.
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Learning about United States history topics will be important for my
future.
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #13]
How much education do you think you will complete?
I will not finish
high school.
I will graduate
from high school.
I will have some
education after
high school.
I will graduate
from college.
I will go to
graduate school.
I don't know.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #14]
What do you expect that your main activity will be in the year after
you leave high school?
Working full time
Attending a
vocational,
technical, or
business school
Attending a fouryear college,
Attending a two- service academy,
year college
or university
Serving in the
military
328
Other
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #15]
During this school year, how many times have you done each of the following outside of school?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
a.
Read books about history
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Watch movies, videos, or TV programs about history
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Play video games about history
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Go to history museums or historical sites
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Do online research related to historical topics
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Visit websites about historical topics
A
B
C
D
E
g.
Talk to friends or family about historical topics
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #16]
How often do you receive help from a tutor, family member, or
friend with social studies outside of school or after school?
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
329
Every day or
almost every day
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #17]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person
like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
a.
I want other students to think I am a good United States history
student.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I want to show others that my United States history schoolwork is
easy for me.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I want to look smart in comparison to the other students in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I want to get better grades than most other students in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I want to avoid making mistakes in front of my classmates in my
class.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I want to hide that I have a hard time understanding the material in
my class.
A
B
C
D
E
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #18]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
a.
I want to learn as much as possible in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I want to master a lot of new skills in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I want to pass my class.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I want to become a better United States history student this year.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I want to get good grades in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I want to understand as much as I can in my class.
A
B
C
D
E
330
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #19]
Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
b.
Explain the causes and effects of important events in United States
history
Explain the relationship between events and themes in United
States history (for example, between the American Revolution and
the spread of democratic ideals)
c.
Compare and contrast different time periods in United States
history
a.
Judge the reliability of a source (for example, text, visual graphics,
video, audio)
Explain how different events that happened at the same time are
related to each other (for example, how the end of Second World
War relates to the formation of the United Nations)
Explain how historical events were affected by when and where it
took place (for example, how westward expansion was affected by
the Rocky Mountains and the availability of fertile farmland)
d.
e.
f.
I definitely can't
I probably can't
Maybe
I probably can
I definitely can
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #20]
Do you think that you would be able to do each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
I definitely can't
I probably can't
Maybe
I probably can
I definitely can
a.
Understand the relationship between historical developments
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Compare and evaluate different points of view about the past (for
example, different ideas about what caused the Civil War)
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
c.
d.
Create research questions about causes of historical events (for
example, what were the causes of the Great Depression)
Take and defend a position about a historical issue (for example,
how changes in transportation have affected the United States
economy)
331
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #21]
In your social studies class this school year, how often have you done each of the following?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
a.
I came to my social studies class prepared.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I remembered and followed directions from my social studies
teacher.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I started working on social studies assignments right away rather
than waiting until the last minute.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
I paid attention and resisted distractions during social studies class.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I stayed on task without reminders from my social studies teacher.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
I paid attention in my social studies class even when I was not
interested.
A
B
C
D
E
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #22]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person
like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
a.
To understand a historical event, I think it is necessary to know the
circumstances that existed before the event.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I form opinions about historical events only after I have information
from more than one source.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I need to know the history leading up to an event to truly
understand it.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Knowing about the background of a time and place in history makes
it more understandable to me.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
I want to know what lies behind the story when I study a conflict in
history.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
When I study historical conflicts, I want to learn the different points
of view of all parties involved in those conflicts.
A
B
C
D
E
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: U.S. History Student #23]
How much does each of the following statements describe a person like you?
Select one answer choice on each row.
Not at all like me A little bit like me
Somewhat like
me
Quite a bit like
me
Exactly like me
a.
I try to understand others better by imagining how things look from
their perspective.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
I try to look at everybody's side of a disagreement before I make a
decision.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
I believe that there is more than one side to every question, and I
try to look at all of them.
A
B
C
D
E
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Appendix F-1ad: 2015 Special Study Grade 4 Computer Access and Familiarity Study
334
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1. How much do you know about using computers and other digital devices?
A I hardly know anything at all.
B I know something.
C I know quite a bit.
D I know a lot.
VH166527
2. At home, do you have a laptop or desktop computer that is only for your use?
A Yes
B No
VH166529
3. At home, is there a laptop or desktop computer that is shared between you and
others?
A Yes
B No
VH166524
4. At home, do you have a tablet that is only for your use?
A Yes
B No
VH166526
5. At home, is there a tablet that is shared between you and others?
A Yes
B No
335
VH166530
6. At home, do you have Wi-Fi or some other Internet connection you can use?
A Yes
B No
VH166531
7. At home, do you have a smartphone that is only for your use?
A Yes
B No
VH156034
8. When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
VH156037
9. When did you first use a tablet?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
336
VH156042
10. When did you first use a smartphone?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
VH156125
11. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a laptop or desktop computer for
doing schoolwork, including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
VH156119
12. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a tablet for doing schoolwork,
including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
337
VH176734
13. At school, were you taught how to type on a computer keyboard using the correct
fingers?
A Yes
B No
VH176739
14. At school, were you taught how to write sentences and paragraphs using a
computer?
A Yes
B No
VH176741
15. At school, were you taught how to edit text using a computer?
A Yes
B No
VH176742
16. At school, were you taught how to search for information on the Internet?
A Yes
B No
VH176745
17. At school, were you taught how to use a tablet?
A Yes
B No
338
VH176748
18. At school, were you taught how to draw a picture using a computer?
A Yes
B No
VH176750
19. At school, were you taught how to look up the meaning of a word using a
computer?
A Yes
B No
VH176753
20. At school, are there laptop or desktop computers that you can use for schoolwork?
A Yes
B No
VH176759
21. At school, are there tablets that you can use for schoolwork?
A Yes
B No
VH182302
22. At school, is there Wi-Fi or some other Internet connection you can use for
schoolwork?
A Yes
B No
339
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23. Does your teacher use a computer when teaching your class?
A Yes
B No
VH176773
24. Does your teacher require you to use computers in the classroom?
A Yes
B No
VH196393
25. Has your school assigned you a laptop or desktop computer that only you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home with me.
C Yes, and I can take it home with me (laptop only).
VH196403
26. Has your school assigned you a tablet that only you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home with me.
C Yes, and I can take it home with me.
340
VH156075
27. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or desktop computer to write a
short paper (less than a page) for school?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH156078
28. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or desktop computer to write a
paper for school that was longer than a page?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH156081
29. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or desktop computer to search
the Internet for a school project?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
341
VH156082
30. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or desktop computer to
practice things in mathematics that you were having trouble learning?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH176775
31. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or desktop computer to
practice things in reading that you were having trouble learning?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH177580
32. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or desktop computer to take a
test?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
342
VH156083
33. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to write a short paper (less than
a page) for school?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH156086
34. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to write a paper for school that
was longer than a page?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH156087
35. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to search the Internet for a
school project?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
343
VH156092
36. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to practice things in
mathematics that you were having trouble learning?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH176785
37. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to practice things in reading
that you were having trouble learning?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH177588
38. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to take a test?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
344
VH155541
39. Which best describes the way you type on a computer keyboard?
A I don’t know how to type using a computer keyboard.
B I can type with one or two fingers, but I have to search for where the letter keys are.
C I can type with one or two fingers, and I know where most of the letter keys are.
D I can type with all ten fingers when I look at the keyboard.
E I can type with all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard.
VH156071
40. Compared to other students in your class, how fast do you type on a computer
keyboard?
A I am slower than most students.
B I type about the same speed as others.
C I am faster than most students.
D I don’t know.
VH176951
41. Would you rather take a test at school using paper and pencil or using a computer?
A Paper and pencil
B Computer
VH176789
42. Do you think you would be able to write sentences and paragraphs using a
computer?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
345
VH176787
43. Do you think you would be able to edit text using a computer?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
VH176790
44. Do you think you would be able to use a touchscreen on a computer, tablet, or
smartphone?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
VH176792
45. Do you think you would be able to look up the meaning of a word using a
computer?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
VH176793
46. Do you think you would be able to draw a picture using a computer?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
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347
VH155319
1. How much do you know about using computers and other digital devices?
A I hardly know anything at all.
B I know something.
C I know quite a bit.
D I know a lot.
VH155275
2. At home, do you have any of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
A
B
VH155283
A
B
VH155284
A
B
VH155280
A
B
VH155281
A
B
VH155285
A
B
VH155287
a. A laptop or desktop computer that is only
for your use
b. A laptop or desktop computer that is
shared between you and others
c. A tablet that is only for your use
d. A tablet that is shared between you and
others
e. Wi-Fi or some other Internet connection
you can use
f. A smartphone that is only for your use
VH155872
3. When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
348
VH155875
4. When did you first use a tablet?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
VH155882
5. When did you first use a smartphone?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
VH155330
6. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a laptop or desktop computer for
doing schoolwork, including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
349
VH155332
7. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a tablet for doing schoolwork,
including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
VH155373
8. Were you taught any of the following at school? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. How to type on a computer keyboard using
the correct fingers
b. How to write sentences and paragraphs
using a computer
c. How to edit text using a computer
d. How to search for information on the
Internet
e. How to use a tablet
f. How to draw a picture using a computer
g. How to look up the meaning of a word
using a computer
h. How to create a spreadsheet using a
computer
i. How to create a presentation using a
computer
j. How to run simulations using a computer
k. How to write a computer program or app
l. How to create a graph or chart using a
computer
m. How to maintain a website or blog
n. How to install new software or apps
o. How to troubleshoot problems with a
computer
Yes
No
A
B
VH155375
A
B
VH155376
A
B
VH176918
A
B
VH155377
A
B
VH155378
A
B
VH155379
A
B
VH155380
A
B
VH155381
A
B
VH155382
A
B
VH155384
A
B
VH155385
A
B
VH155386
A
B
VH155387
A
B
VH155388
A
B
VH155383
350
VH155477
9. Which of the following are true about the ways in which you and your teachers use computers at
school? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. In most of my classes there are laptop or
desktop computers that I can use for
schoolwork.
b. In most of my classes there are tablets that
I can use for schoolwork.
c. There is Wi-Fi or some other Internet
connection that I can use for schoolwork.
d. Most of my teachers use computers when
teaching my classes.
e. Most of my teachers require us to use
computers in the classroom.
Yes
No
A
B
VH155479
A
B
VH155482
A
B
VH182383
A
B
VH155484
A
B
VH155485
VH196393
10. Has your school assigned you a laptop or desktop computer that only you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home with me.
C Yes, and I can take it home with me (laptop only).
VH196403
11. Has your school assigned you a tablet that only you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home with me.
C Yes, and I can take it home with me.
351
VH155495
12. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or desktop computer to do each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
a. Write a short paper
(less than a page) for
school
b. Write a paper for
school that was longer
than a page
c. Search the Internet for
a school project
d. Practice things in
mathematics that you
were having trouble
learning
e. Practice things in
reading that you were
having trouble
learning
f. Take a test
g. Create a map
h. Work on a website or
blog that you maintain
i. Create a multimedia
presentation on your
own
j. Work collaboratively
with a team of
students to create a
multimedia
presentation
every
A few times Once
few weeks
About once More than
a week
once a week
A
B
C
D
E
VH155496
A
B
C
D
E
VH155497
A
B
C
D
E
VH155498
A
B
C
D
E
VH176943
A
B
C
D
E
VH176945
A
B
C
D
E
VH176946
A
B
C
D
E
VH224684
A
B
C
D
E
VH224685
A
B
C
D
E
VH224686
A
B
C
D
E
VH224690
352
VH155524
13. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to do each of the following? Fill in one oval on
each line.
Never
a. Write a short paper
(less than a page) for
school
b. Write a paper for
school that was longer
than a page
c. Search the Internet for
a school project
d. Practice things in
mathematics that you
were having trouble
learning
e. Practice things in
reading that you were
having trouble
learning
f. Take a test
g. Create a map
h. Work on a website or
blog that you maintain
i. Create a multimedia
presentation on your
own
j. Work collaboratively
with a team of
students to create a
multimedia
presentation
every
A few times Once
few weeks
About once More than
a week
once a week
A
B
C
D
E
VH155525
A
B
C
D
E
VH155528
A
B
C
D
E
VH155527
A
B
C
D
E
VH176938
A
B
C
D
E
VH176925
A
B
C
D
E
VH176927
A
B
C
D
E
VH224714
A
B
C
D
E
VH224720
A
B
C
D
E
VH224722
A
B
C
D
E
VH224725
353
VH155541
14. Which best describes the way you type on a computer keyboard?
A I don’t know how to type using a computer keyboard.
B I can type with one or two fingers, but I have to search for where the letter keys are.
C I can type with one or two fingers, and I know where most of the letter keys are.
D I can type with all ten fingers when I look at the keyboard.
E I can type with all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard.
VH155884
15. Compared to other students in your English/language arts class, how fast do you
type on a computer keyboard?
A I am slower than most students.
B I type about the same speed as others.
C I am faster than most students.
D I don’t know.
VH176951
16. Would you rather take a test at school using paper and pencil or using a computer?
A Paper and pencil
B Computer
354
VH155799
17. Do you think you would be able to do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Write sentences and
paragraphs using a
computer
b. Edit text using a computer
c. Use a touchscreen on a
computer, tablet, or
smartphone
d. Look up the meaning of a
word using a computer
e. Draw a picture using a
computer
f. View or download digital
media
g. Create a presentation using
a computer
h. Create a spreadsheet using
a computer
i. Install new software or
apps
j. Participate in online
discussions, forums, social
networking sites, or virtual
communities
k. Maintain a website or blog
l. Search for information on
the Internet
m. Run simulations using a
computer
n. Create a graph or chart
using a computer
o. Write a computer program
or app
p. Troubleshoot a problem
with a computer
q. Figure out how to use new
functions of a digital device
that I am not yet familiar
with
I definitely
can’t.
I probably
can’t.
I probably can.
I definitely
can.
A
B
C
D
VH176967
A
B
C
D
VH155803
A
B
C
D
VH176970
A
B
C
D
VH155810
A
B
C
D
VH155811
A
B
C
D
VH155800
A
B
C
D
VH155820
A
B
C
D
VH155802
A
B
C
D
VH155804
A
B
C
D
VH155805
A
B
C
D
VH155806
A
B
C
D
VH155807
A
B
C
D
VH155808
A
B
C
D
VH155809
A
B
C
D
VH155812
A
B
C
D
VH196843
A
B
C
D
VH224738
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VH155876
18. On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices are you?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
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VH155957
Please read the descriptions of the following four eighth-grade students. After you read
each description, you will be asked to answer a question about each student based on the
information provided.
VH155958
19. Linda often uses apps to talk to her friends or to play games. She does some of her
homework on her laptop and knows how to write and create tables using a
computer. Linda cannot type with 10 fingers but is pretty fast with two fingers and
mostly finds the right keys.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Linda is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
357
VH155961
20. Tom often uses apps to talk to his friends or to play games. He does most of his
homework on a computer and knows how to write and edit papers on a computer
and how to create complex tables or charts. He also created a few presentations
using a computer. Tom can type pretty accurately using ten fingers when looking
at the computer keyboard.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Tom is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
358
VH155960
21. Susan often uses apps on a smartphone or tablet and does most of her homework
on a laptop. She is good at writing and editing papers on her computer and has
experience with creating complex tables and charts. Susan can type fast and
accurately with 10 fingers without looking at the computer keyboard. She also
knows a couple of programming languages. This school year, she built her first
app.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Susan is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
359
VH155959
22. Kevin sometimes plays games on his smartphone or a computer, but he usually
does not use a computer for his homework. He used a computer a couple of times
to write a paper but never used a computer to create tables, charts, or
presentations. Kevin can type with one or two fingers but has to search to find the
correct keys on the computer keyboard.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Kevin is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
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VH155750
23. How familiar are you with each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never heard of
Heard of it
it
once or twice
a. E-reader
b. Wi-Fi
c. Firewall
d. Hyperlink
e. Neuro-digital computing
f. Instant messaging
g. CPU
h. Track changes
i. Cut and paste
j. Pyramidal browser
k. Pivot table
l. Spreadsheet
m. Limbic wire
n. Spinalbyte
o. Cloud computing
p. Server
q. Root directory
r. Compiler
s. ASCII
t. Callosum board
Heard of it
often
Know it well,
understand
the concept
A
B
C
D
VH155751
A
B
C
D
VH155752
A
B
C
D
VH155753
A
B
C
D
VH155756
A
B
C
D
VH155757
A
B
C
D
VH155758
A
B
C
D
VH155759
A
B
C
D
VH155760
A
B
C
D
VH155761
A
B
C
D
VH155762
A
B
C
D
VH155763
A
B
C
D
VH155765
A
B
C
D
VH155766
A
B
C
D
VH155767
A
B
C
D
VH155768
A
B
C
D
VH155769
A
B
C
D
VH155770
A
B
C
D
VH155771
A
B
C
D
VH155772
A
B
C
D
VH155779
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362
VH155319
1. How much do you know about using computers and other digital devices?
A I hardly know anything at all.
B I know something.
C I know quite a bit.
D I know a lot.
VH155275
2. At home, do you have any of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
A
B
VH155283
A
B
VH155284
A
B
VH155280
A
B
VH155281
A
B
VH155285
A
B
VH155287
a. A laptop or desktop computer that is only
for your use
b. A laptop or desktop computer that is
shared between you and others
c. A tablet that is only for your use
d. A tablet that is shared between you and
others
e. Wi-Fi or some other Internet connection
you can use
f. A smartphone that is only for your use
VH155339
3. When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
G When I was in high school
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4. When did you first use a tablet?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
G When I was in high school
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5. When did you first use a smartphone?
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
G When I was in high school
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6. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a laptop or desktop computer for
doing schoolwork, including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
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7. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a tablet for doing schoolwork,
including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
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8. Were you taught any of the following at school? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. How to type on a computer keyboard using
the correct fingers
b. How to write sentences and paragraphs
using a computer
c. How to edit text using a computer
d. How to search for information on the
Internet
e. How to use a tablet
f. How to draw a picture using a computer
g. How to look up the meaning of a word
using a computer
h. How to create a spreadsheet using a
computer
i. How to create a presentation using a
computer
j. How to run simulations using a computer
k. How to write a computer program or app
l. How to create a graph or chart using a
computer
m. How to maintain a website or blog
n. How to install new software or apps
o. How to troubleshoot problems with a
computer
Yes
No
A
B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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9. Which of the following are true about the ways in which you and your teachers use computers at
school? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. In most of my classes there are laptop or
desktop computers that I can use for
schoolwork.
b. In most of my classes there are tablets that
I can use for schoolwork.
c. There is Wi-Fi or some other Internet
connection that I can use for schoolwork.
d. Most of my teachers use computers when
teaching my classes.
e. Most of my teachers require us to use
computers in the classroom.
Yes
No
A
B
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B
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B
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B
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10. Has your school assigned you a laptop or desktop computer that only you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home with me.
C Yes, and I can take it home with me (laptop only).
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11. Has your school assigned you a tablet that only you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home with me.
C Yes, and I can take it home with me.
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12. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or desktop computer to do each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
a. Write a short paper
(less than a page) for
school
b. Write a paper for
school that was longer
than a page
c. Search the Internet for
a school project
d. Practice things in
mathematics that you
were having trouble
learning
e. Practice things in
reading that you were
having trouble
learning
f. Take a test
g. Create a map
h. Work on a website or
blog that you maintain
i. Create a multimedia
presentation on your
own
j. Work collaboratively
with a team of
students to create a
multimedia
presentation
every
A few times Once
few weeks
About once More than
a week
once a week
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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13. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to do each of the following? Fill in one oval on
each line.
Never
a. Write a short paper
(less than a page) for
school
b. Write a paper for
school that was longer
than a page
c. Search the Internet for
a school project
d. Practice things in
mathematics that you
were having trouble
learning
e. Practice things in
reading that you were
having trouble
learning
f. Take a test
g. Create a map
h. Work on a website or
blog that you maintain
i. Create a multimedia
presentation on your
own
j. Work collaboratively
with a team of
students to create a
multimedia
presentation
every
A few times Once
few weeks
About once More than
a week
once a week
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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14. Which best describes the way you type on a computer keyboard?
A I don’t know how to type using a computer keyboard.
B I can type with one or two fingers, but I have to search for where the letter keys are.
C I can type with one or two fingers, and I know where most of the letter keys are.
D I can type with all ten fingers when I look at the keyboard.
E I can type with all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard.
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15. Compared to other students in your English/language arts class, how fast do you
type on a computer keyboard?
A I am slower than most students.
B I type about the same speed as others.
C I am faster than most students.
D I don’t know.
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16. Would you rather take a test at school using paper and pencil or using a computer?
A Paper and pencil
B Computer
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17. Do you think you would be able to do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Write sentences and
paragraphs using a
computer
b. Edit text using a computer
c. Use a touchscreen on a
computer, tablet, or
smartphone
d. Look up the meaning of a
word using a computer
e. Draw a picture using a
computer
f. View or download digital
media
g. Create a presentation using
a computer
h. Create a spreadsheet using
a computer
i. Install new software or
apps
j. Participate in online
discussions, forums, social
networking sites, or virtual
communities
k. Maintain a website or blog
l. Search for information on
the Internet
m. Run simulations using a
computer
n. Create a graph or chart
using a computer
o. Write a computer program
or app
p. Troubleshoot a problem
with a computer
q. Figure out how to use new
functions of a digital device
that I am not yet familiar
with
I definitely
can’t.
I probably
can’t.
I probably can.
I definitely
can.
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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18. On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices are you?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
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Please read the descriptions of the following four twelfth-grade students. After you read
each description, you will be asked to answer a question about each student based on the
information provided.
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19. Linda often uses apps to talk to her friends or to play games. She does some of her
homework on her laptop and knows how to write and create tables using a
computer. Linda cannot type with 10 fingers but is pretty fast with two fingers and
mostly finds the right keys.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Linda is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
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20. Tom often uses apps to talk to his friends or to play games. He does most of his
homework on a computer and knows how to write and edit papers on a computer
and how to create complex tables or charts. He also created a few presentations
using a computer. Tom can type pretty accurately using ten fingers when looking
at the computer keyboard.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Tom is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
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21. Susan often uses apps on a smartphone or tablet and does most of her homework
on a laptop. She is good at writing and editing papers on her computer and has
experience with creating complex tables and charts. Susan can type fast and
accurately with 10 fingers without looking at the computer keyboard. She also
knows a couple of programming languages. This school year, she built her first
app.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Susan is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
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22. Kevin sometimes plays games on his smartphone or a computer, but he usually
does not use a computer for his homework. He used a computer a couple of times
to write a paper but never used a computer to create tables, charts, or
presentations. Kevin can type with one or two fingers but has to search to find the
correct keys on the computer keyboard.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Kevin is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
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23. How familiar are you with each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never heard of
Heard of it
it
once or twice
a. E-reader
b. Wi-Fi
c. Firewall
d. Hyperlink
e. Neuro-digital computing
f. Instant messaging
g. CPU
h. Track changes
i. Cut and paste
j. Pyramidal browser
k. Pivot table
l. Spreadsheet
m. Limbic wire
n. Spinalbyte
o. Cloud computing
p. Server
q. Root directory
r. Compiler
s. ASCII
t. Callosum board
Heard of it
often
Know it well,
understand
the concept
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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B
C
D
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[Grade 8 Reading: Student #1]
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In this school year, how often do you borrow reading materials (such as books or magazines) from
your classroom library, school library, or media center?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Never
About once or twice a year
About once or twice a month
About once or twice a week
Every day or almost every day
[Grade 8 Reading: Student #2]
VH260407
On a typical school day, how much time do you use a computer or other digital device to do your
English/language arts schoolwork and homework?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Less than 30 minutes
30 minutes up to 1 hour
1 up to 2 hours
2 up to 3 hours
3 up to 4 hours
More than 4 hours
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379
[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #1]
TBD
How often do you play digital games (for example, apps, video games, or computer games) outside
of school that involve math?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Never
About once or twice a year
About once or twice a month
About once or twice a week
Every day or almost every day
[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #2]
TBD
How often do you use a computer, tablet, smartphone or gaming console outside of school to play
educational games that involve math?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Never
About once or twice a year
About once or twice a month
About once or twice a week
Every day or almost every day
[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #3]
TBD
How often do you use a computer, tablet, smartphone or gaming console outside of school to play
popular games that involve math?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Never
About once or twice a year
About once or twice a month
About once or twice a week
Every day or almost every day
[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #4]
TBD
Have you ever participated in a math study group outside of school?
A. Yes
B. No
[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #5]
TBD
Over the past seven days, how many days have you participated in a math study group outside of
school? Enter the number of days.
_________
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[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #6]
TBD
Have you ever participated in a math study group at school?
A. Yes
B. No
[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #7]
TBD
Over the past seven days, how many days have you participated in a math study group at school?
Enter the number of days.
_________
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[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #8]
TBD
Thinking about math, do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Do not actually solve
the problems. Select one answer choice on each row.
I definitely I probably Maybe I probably I definitely
can’t
can’t
can
can
a. Draw a bar graph to represent
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
the number of desks, chairs,
and tables in your classroom
b. Use a box plot to represent
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
the height, in inches, of all of
the students in your class
c. Determine the probability of
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
picking a blue marble without
looking if you know the
number of marbles of each
color in a bag
d. List all of the different
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
possible outcomes when a
coin is flipped three times
e. Create an expression that
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
represents the average
number of miles you run in a
week if you run 100 miles in w
weeks
f. Create an expression to show
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
how old you will be in n years
if you are 8 years old today
g. Create an expression that
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
shows number of wheels on n
wagons if each wagon has 4
wheels
h. Explain how you know the
number of books you can buy
if you know the price of each
book and you have $35
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
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[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #9]
TBD
Thinking about math, do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
I definitely I probably Maybe I probably I definitely
can’t
can’t
can
can
a. Decide if your classmate's
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
math work is correct or
incorrect
b. Give an example to show
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
that a math statement is
false
[Grade 8 Mathematics: Student #10]
TBD
Thinking about math, do you think that you would be able to do each of the following? Select one answer
choice on each row.
I definitely I probably Maybe I probably I definitely
can’t
can’t
can
can
a. Use correct words, symbols,
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
and notation to communicate
ideas about math
b. Use correct math notation
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
when showing your work
c. Explain to your classmate how
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
you solved a math problem
d. Use definitions of geometric
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
shapes to support an
argument
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384
Table F.c. Assessment years for the teacher survey questionnaires and appendix parts.
2017
2018
2019
Appendix Parts
Grade 4 Core (BET)
X
Grade 8 Core (BET-Reading)
Grade 8 Core (BET-Mathematics)
X
F-2a, F-2b, F-2c
X
X
F-2d, F-2e
X
X
F-2e, F-2f
X
F-2g
X
F-2e, F-2h
Grade 8 Core (BET-Science)
X
X
Grade 8 Core (BET-Writing)
X
Grade 8 Core (BET-Social Studies)
X
X
Grade 8 Core (BET-All subjects)
F-2i
X
F-2ab
Grade 4 Reading
X
X
F-2j, F-2k
Grade 8 Reading
X
X
F-2l, F-2m, F-2ac
Grade 4 Mathematics
X
X
F-2n, F-2o
Grade 8 Mathematics
X
X
F-2p, F-2q, F-2ad
Grade 4 Science
X
X
F-2r
Grade 8 Science
X
X
F-2s
Grade 4 Writing
X
X
F-2t
Grade 8 Writing
X
X
F-2u, F-2v
Grade 8 Social Studies
X
X
F-2w, F-2aa
Grade 4 NIES
X
F-2x
Grade 8 NIES
X
F-2y
X
F-2z
Grade 4 & 8 Giving Back
X
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Table F.d. Teacher survey questionnaires provided in the appendix parts.
Appendix Survey Questionnaire
Part
F-2a
2012 Pilot Grade 4 Core (BET)
Grade 4 Core (BET)
Grade 4 Core (BET)
F-2b
2015 Operational Grade 4 Core (BET)
Grade 4 Core (BET)
F-2c
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core (BET)
Grade 8 Core (BET-Reading)
F-2d
2015 Operational Grade 8 Core (Reading BET)
Grade 8 Core (BET-Reading,
Mathematics, Writing)
F-2e
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Core (Reading,
Mathematics, Writing BET)
Grade 8 Core (BETMathematics)
F-2f
2015 Operational Grade 8 Core (Mathematics
BET)
Grade 8 Core (BET-Science)
F-2g
2015 Operational Grade 8 Core (Science BET)
Grade 8 Core (BET-Writing)
F-2h
2011 Operational Grade 8 Core (Writing BET)
Grade 8 Core (BET-Social
Studies)
F-2i
2014 Operational Grade 8 Core (Social Studies
BET)
Grade 8 Core (BET-All
subjects)
F-2ab
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8
Core (BET-All subjects)
Grade 4 Reading (COI)
F-2j
2015 Operational Grade 4 Reading (COI)
Grade 4 Reading (COI)
F-2k
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading (COI)
Grade 8 Reading (COI)
F-2l
2015 Operational Grade 8 Reading (COI)
Grade 8 Reading (COI)
F-2m
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading (COI)
Grade 8 Reading (COI)
F-2ac
Grade 4 Mathematics (COI)
F-2n
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Reading
(COI)
2015 Operational Grade 4 Mathematics (COI)
Grade 4 Mathematics (COI)
F-2o
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics (COI)
Grade 8 Mathematics (COI)
F-2p
2015 Operational Grade 8 Mathematics (COI)
Grade 8 Mathematics (COI)
F-2q
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics (COI)
Grade 8 Mathematics (COI)
F-2ad
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Mathematics
(COI)
Grade 4 Science (COI)
F-2r
2015 Operational Grade 4 Science (COI)
Grade 8 Science (COI)
F-2s
2015 Operational Grade 8 Science (COI)
Grade 4 Writing (COI)
F-2t
2012 Pilot Grade 4 Writing (COI)
Grade 8 Writing (COI)
F-2u
2011 Operational Grade 8 Writing (COI)
Grade 8 Writing (COI)
F-2v
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing (COI)
Grade 8 Social Studies (COI)
F-2w
2014 Operational Grade 8 Social Studies (COI)
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Grade 8 Social Studies
F-2aa
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Social
Studies
Grade 4 NIES
F-2x
2015 Operational Grade 4 NIES
Grade 8 NIES
F-2y
2015 Operational Grade 8 NIES
Grade 4 & 8 Giving Back
F-2z
2015 Operational Grade 4 & 8 Giving Back
Items
387
Appendix F-2a: 2012 Pilot Grade 4 Core (BET)
388
Teacher Questionnaire – Grade 4
Part I: Background, Education, and Training
VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VB331331
2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
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3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
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4. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?
A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.
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5. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are
currently teaching?
A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate. ➔ Go to Question 6.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional
coursework, student teaching, etc.) ➔ Go to Question 6.
C No, but I am currently working toward certification. ➔ Skip to Question 9.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification. ➔ Skip to Question 9.
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6. Are you certified to teach in the subjects you are currently teaching?
A I am certified to teach all subjects that I am currently teaching.
B I am certified to teach at least one subject that I am currently teaching.
C I am not certified to teach the subjects that I am currently teaching.
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7. Are you certified to teach at the grade levels that you are currently teaching?
A I am certified to teach at all grade levels that I am currently teaching.
B I am certified to teach at one or more of the grade levels that I am currently teaching.
C I am not certified to teach at the grade levels that I am currently teaching.
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8. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program? (An
alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to expedite the
transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state, district, or university
alternative route to certification program.)
A Yes ➔ Go to Question 9.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 10.
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9. Which of the following best describes your occupation immediately prior to becoming a
teacher? Fill in only one oval.
A College/university student
B College/university faculty
C Business/industry
D Military
E Health care professional
F Government
G Nongovernment, nonprofit organization
H Homemaker/caregiver
I Retired
J Unemployed
K Other (specify):
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10. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.)
A Yes, and I am certified in a specific content and/or developmental area. ➔ Go to
Question 11.
B Yes, and I have generalist certification. ➔ Skip to Question 12.
C No ➔ Skip to Question 14.
D I don’t know. ➔ Skip to Question 14.
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11. In which of the following content areas are you certified by the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards? Fill in ovals for all that apply.
A Art
B Career and Technical Education
C English as a New Language
D English Language Arts
E Exceptional Needs Specialist
F Generalist
G Health Education
H Library Media
I Literacy: Reading-Language Arts
J Mathematics
K Music
L Physical Education
M School Counseling
N Science
O Social Studies-History
P World Languages other than English
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12. Are you certified in the content areas that you are currently teaching by the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards?
A I am certified in all content areas that I am currently teaching.
B I am certified in at least one content area that I am currently teaching.
C I am not certified in the content areas that I am currently teaching.
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13. Are you certified in the developmental areas that you are currently teaching by the
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards?
A I am certified in all developmental areas that I am currently teaching.
B I am certified in at least one developmental area that I am currently teaching.
C I am not certified in the developmental areas that I am currently teaching.
VB333658
14. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes,
a major
Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis
No
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education
A
B
C
VB378391
b. English
A
B
C
VB378392
c. Other language arts-related subject
A
B
C
VB378394
d. Elementary or secondary education
A
B
C
VB595189
e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)
A
B
C
VE113515
f. English language learning
A
B
C
VE113516
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15. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?
A Yes ➔ Go to Question 16.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 1 in Part II.
VB345619
16. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes,
a major
Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis
No
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education
A
B
C
VB378395
b. English
A
B
C
VB378396
c. Other language arts-related subject
A
B
C
VB378398
d. Elementary or secondary education
A
B
C
VB595190
e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)
A
B
C
VE113560
f. English language learning
A
B
C
VE113562
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Part I: Background, Education, and Training – Reading, Mathematics, and Science
VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VB331331
2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VE577729
3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
L1TQ-BETRMS
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4. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?
A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.
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5. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you
are currently teaching?
A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional coursework,
student teaching, etc.)
C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.
VF096243
6. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to
expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,
district, or university alternative route to certification program.)
A Yes
B No
L1TQ-BETRMS
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VC309891
7. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at
least one content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.
In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of
classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
HE001012
8. What is the highest academic degree you hold?
A High school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past master’s
degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
L1TQ-BETRMS
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9. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education
b. English
c. Other language arts-related
subject
d. Mathematics education
e. Mathematics
f. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
g. Biology or other life science
h. Physics, chemistry, or other
physical science
i. Earth or space science
j. Other science-related subject
k. Science education
l. Engineering or engineering
education
m. Education (including elementary
or early childhood)
n. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
o. English language learning
L1TQ-BETRMS
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB378391
A
B
C
VB378392
A
B
C
VB378394
A
B
C
VB482657
A
B
C
VB482658
A
B
C
VB608497
A
B
C
VB595990
A
B
C
VB595991
A
B
C
VB595992
A
B
C
VB556071
A
B
C
VB556070
A
B
C
VC304764
A
B
C
VB482660
A
B
C
VE113515
A
B
C
VE113516
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10.. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?
A Yes
B No
Question 11 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VB345619
11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education
b. English
c. Other language arts-related
subject
d. Mathematics education
e. Mathematics
f. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
g. Biology or other life science
h. Physics, chemistry, or other
physical science
i. Earth or space science
j. Other science-related subject
k. Science education
l. Engineering or engineering
education
m. Education (including elementary
or early childhood)
n. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
o. English language learning
L1TQ-BETRMS
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB378395
A
B
C
VB378396
A
B
C
VB378398
A
B
C
VB473837
A
B
C
VB473838
A
B
C
VB473839
A
B
C
VB595994
A
B
C
VB595995
A
B
C
VB595996
A
B
C
VB556073
A
B
C
VB556072
A
B
C
VC304761
A
B
C
VB473840
A
B
C
VE113560
A
B
C
VE113562
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VC309907
12. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last two
years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Select one circle in each
row.
a. How students learn reading
b. Content standards in
reading
c. Curricular materials
available in reading (units,
texts)
d. Instructional methods for
teaching reading
e. Methods for assessing
students in reading
f. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
g. Strategies for teaching
reading to students from
diverse backgrounds
(including English language
learners)
L1TQ-BETRMS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC309912
A
B
C
D
VC309914
A
B
C
D
VC309915
A
B
C
D
VC309917
A
B
C
D
VC309918
A
B
C
D
VC309920
A
B
C
D
VC309921
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VB543441
13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last two
years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Select one circle in each
row.
a. How students learn
mathematics
b. Mathematics theory or
applications
c. Content standards in
mathematics
d. Curricular materials
available in mathematics
(units, texts)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching mathematics
f. Effective use of
manipulatives in
mathematics instruction
g. Effective use of calculators
in mathematics instruction
h. Use of computers or other
technology in mathematics
instruction
i. Methods for assessing
students in mathematics
j. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
k. Issues related to ability
grouping in mathematics
l. Strategies for teaching
mathematics to students
from diverse backgrounds
(including English language
learners)
L1TQ-BETRMS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB543502
A
B
C
D
VB543503
A
B
C
D
VB543504
A
B
C
D
VB543505
A
B
C
D
VB543506
A
B
C
D
VB519181
A
B
C
D
VB543507
A
B
C
D
VB543508
A
B
C
D
VB543509
A
B
C
D
VB543510
A
B
C
D
VB543511
A
B
C
D
VB543512
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14. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last two
years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Select one circle in each
row.
a. How students learn science
b. Scientific inquiry and/or
technological design
c. Content standards in
science
d. Curricular materials
available in science (units,
texts)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching science
f. Instructional methods for
teaching technological
design
g. Effective use of laboratory
activities in science
instruction
h. Effective use of
information and
communication technology
(ICT) in science instruction
i. Methods for assessing
students in science
j. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
k. Strategies for teaching
science to students from
diverse backgrounds
(including English language
learners)
L1TQ-BETRMS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC304728
A
B
C
D
VC304729
A
B
C
D
VC304730
A
B
C
D
VC304731
A
B
C
D
VC304732
A
B
C
D
VC304733
A
B
C
D
VC304734
A
B
C
D
VC304736
A
B
C
D
VC304738
A
B
C
D
VC304739
A
B
C
D
VC304740
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15. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of language arts, science, or mathematics?
Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Select all squares that apply.
Yes, related to Yes, related to Yes, related to
language arts
science
mathematics
a. College course taken after
your first certification
b. Workshop or training
session
c. Conference or professional
association meeting
d. Observational visit to
another school
e. Mentoring and/or peer
observation and coaching
as part of a formal
arrangement
f. Committee or task force
focusing on curriculum,
instruction, or student
assessment
g. Regularly scheduled
discussion or study group
h. Teacher collaborative or
network (such as one
organized by an outside
agency or over the Internet)
i. Individual or collaborative
research
j. Independent reading on a
regular basis (for example,
educational journals,
books, or the Internet)
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
l. Consultation with a
subject specialist
No
A
B
C
D
VB556179
A
B
C
D
VB556180
A
B
C
D
VB556181
A
B
C
D
VB561282
A
B
C
D
VB561283
A
B
C
D
VB561284
A
B
C
D
VB561285
A
B
C
D
VB561286
A
B
C
D
VB561287
A
B
C
D
VB561288
A
B
C
D
VB561289
A
B
C
D
VB561290
VC309922
16. Did you lead any of the activities listed in the previous question (Question 15)?
A Yes
B No
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17. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the following
areas? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Basic computer training
Software applications
Use of the Internet
Use of other technology—for
example, satellite access, wireless
Web, interactive video,
closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing
e. Integration of computers and
other technology into classroom
instruction
L1TQ-BETRMS
No, I am already
proficient.
No, I have not.
Yes
A
B
C
VC191233
A
B
C
VC191234
A
B
C
VC191235
A
B
C
VC191237
A
B
C
VC191238
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Teacher Items
VH240385
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VH240386
2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VH240195
3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
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VH305498
4. In this school year, which of the following types of computers or other digital
devices are available in your school for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A Desktop computers
B Laptop computers
C Tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
D Other digital devices (Please specify): _________________________________________
VH329604
5. Where are desktop computers available for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
VH279173
6. How well do the desktop computers in your school work?
A All computers are functional and operate quickly.
B All computers are functional, but some run more slowly than others.
C All computers are functional, but all or almost all run slowly.
D Some of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
E Most of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
F I don’t know.
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7. Where are laptop computers available for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
VH279220
8. How well do the laptop computers in your school work?
A All computers are functional and operate quickly.
B All computers are functional, but some run more slowly than others.
C All computers are functional, but all or almost all run slowly.
D Some of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
E Most of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
F I don’t know.
VH305599
9. Where are tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire) available for student
use? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
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VH283343
10. How well do the tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire) in your school
work?
A All computers are functional and operate quickly.
B All computers are functional, but some run more slowly than others.
C All computers are functional, but all or almost all run slowly.
D Some of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
E Most of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
F I don’t know.
VH294501
11. Is there a wireless Internet connection in your school that students can use for
schoolwork?
A No
B Yes, in some areas of the school.
C Yes, everywhere or almost everywhere in the school.
VH294598
12. In this school year, did your school provide you with a laptop computer to use for
teaching and class preparation?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home.
C Yes, and I can take it home.
VH294687
13. In this school year, did your school provide you with a tablet (for example, Surface
Pro, iPad, or Kindle Fire) to use for teaching and class preparation?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home.
C Yes, and I can take it home.
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VH294995
14. In this school year, did your school offer training for teachers on how to use
computers or other digital devices?
A Yes, to all teachers
B Yes, to some teachers
C No
VH295076
15. In this school year, have you participated in training on computers or other digital
devices through your school?
A No
B Once
C Twice
D Several times
VH329318
16. You have a certain amount of intelligence, and you really can’t do much to change
it.
A Strongly disagree
B Disagree
C Somewhat disagree
D Somewhat agree
E Agree
F Strongly agree
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VH329319
17. As you are learning new things, your intelligence can grow.
A Strongly disagree
B Disagree
C Somewhat disagree
D Somewhat agree
E Agree
F Strongly agree
VH295105
18. Based on your experience as a teacher, which of the following do you consider
more critical for student success in school?
A Students’ general intelligence
B Students’ level of effort applied
VH329966
19. Whether a student does well or poorly in school may depend on a lot of different
things. You may feel that some of these things are easier for your students to change
than others. In school, how possible is it for your students to change each of the
following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Being intelligent
b. Putting forth a lot of
effort
c. Behaving well in class
Not at all
possible to
change
A little
possible to
change
Somewhat
possible to
change
Quite
possible to
change
Completely
possible to
change
A
B
C
D
E
VH329967
A
B
C
D
E
VH329968
A
B
C
D
E
VH329970
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VH305005
20. How much does each of the following statements apply to you as a teacher? Select one
circle in each row.
a. I am content with my
profession as a teacher.
b. I am satisfied with
being a teacher at this
school.
c. I am enthusiastic
about my job.
d. My work inspires me.
e. I am frustrated as a
teacher at my school.
f. I am supported by the
teachers at my school.
Not at all
like me
A litle bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH305014
A
B
C
D
E
VH305016
A
B
C
D
E
VH305022
A
B
C
D
E
VH305024
A
B
C
D
E
VH305032
A
B
C
D
E
VH305033
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Core Teacher Items
VH304679
21. How often do you do the following in this school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teach jointly as a
team in the same class
b. Observe other
teachers’ classes and
provide feedback
c. Engage in joint
activities across
different classes and
age groups (e.g.,
projects)
d. Exchange teaching
materials with
colleagues
e. Engage in discussions
about the learning
development of
specific students
f. Work with other
teachers in my school
to ensure common
standards in
evaluations for
assessing student
progress
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH304693
A
B
C
D
E
VH304698
A
B
C
D
E
VH304706
A
B
C
D
E
VH304710
A
B
C
D
E
VH304736
A
B
C
D
E
VH304740
8
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH304793
22. In your teaching, how important do you consider each of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Facilitate my students’
own inquiry
b. Teach my students to
find solutions to
problems on their own
c. Allow my students to
think of solutions to
practical problems
themselves before
showing them how
they are solved
d. Teach my students to
improve their thinking
and reasoning
processes
Not at all
important
Not
Important
Somewhat
important
Quite
Important
Extremely
Important
A
B
C
D
E
VH304885
A
B
C
D
E
VH304890
A
B
C
D
E
VH304892
A
B
C
D
E
VH304899
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VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VB331331
2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VE577729
3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
J2TQ-BETR
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4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught reading, writing, or
language arts in grades 6 through 12, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
VE577841
5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?
A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.
VF096239
6. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you
are currently teaching?
A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional coursework,
student teaching, etc.)
C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.
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VF096243
7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to
expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,
district, or university alternative route to certification program.)
A Yes
B No
VC309891
8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at
least one content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.
In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of
classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
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9. What is the highest academic degree you hold?
A High school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past master’s
degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
J2TQ-BETR
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10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education
b. English
c. Other language arts-related
subject
d. Elementary or secondary
education
e. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
f. English language learning
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB378391
A
B
C
VB378392
A
B
C
VB378394
A
B
C
VB595189
A
B
C
VE113515
A
B
C
VE113516
VE741708
11.. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?
A Yes
B No
Question 12 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VB345619
12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education
b. English
c. Other language arts-related
subject
d. Elementary or secondary
education
e. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
f. English language learning
J2TQ-BETR
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB378395
A
B
C
VB378396
A
B
C
VB378398
A
B
C
VB595190
A
B
C
VE113560
A
B
C
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VC310636
13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last two
years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Select one circle in each
row.
a. How students learn
English/language arts
b. Content standards in
English/language arts
c. Curricular materials
available in English/
language arts (units, texts)
d. Instructional methods for
teaching English/language
arts
e. Methods for assessing
students in English/
language arts
f. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
g. Strategies for teaching
English/language arts to
students from diverse
backgrounds (including
English language learners)
J2TQ-BETR
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC310661
A
B
C
D
VC310705
A
B
C
D
VC310706
A
B
C
D
VC310707
A
B
C
D
VC310708
A
B
C
D
VC310710
A
B
C
D
VC310711
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VB482598
14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of reading, writing, or literature? Select one circle
in each row.
a. College course taken after your first
certification
b. Workshop or training session
c. Conference or professional association
meeting
d. Observational visit to another school
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study
group
h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as
one organized by an outside agency or over
the Internet
i. Individual or collaborative research
j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for
example, educational journals, books, or
the Internet
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
l. Consultation with language arts specialist
J2TQ-BETR
6
Yes
No
A
B
VB482599
A
B
VB482600
A
B
VB482601
A
B
VB482642
A
B
VB482643
A
B
VB482644
A
B
VB482645
A
B
VB482646
A
B
VB482647
A
B
VB482648
A
B
VB482649
A
B
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VC191232
15. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the following
areas? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Basic computer training
Software applications
Use of the Internet
Use of other technology—for
example, satellite access, wireless
Web, interactive video,
closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing
e. Integration of computers and
other technology into classroom
instruction
J2TQ-BETR
No, I am already
proficient.
No, I have not.
Yes
A
B
C
VC191233
A
B
C
VC191234
A
B
C
VC191235
A
B
C
VC191237
A
B
C
VC191238
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Core Teacher Items
VH240385
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VH240386
2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VH240195
3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
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VH240201
4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught mathematics in
grades 6 through 12, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
VH240202
5. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught reading, writing, or
language arts in grades 6 through 12, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
VH305498
6. In this school year, which of the following types of computers or other digital
devices are available in your school for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A Desktop computers
B Laptop computers
C Tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
D Other digital devices (Please specify): _________________________________________
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VH329604
7. Where are desktop computers available for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
VH279173
8. How well do the desktop computers in your school work?
A All computers are functional and operate quickly.
B All computers are functional, but some run more slowly than others.
C All computers are functional, but all or almost all run slowly.
D Some of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
E Most of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
F I don’t know.
VH329605
9. Where are laptop computers available for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
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VH279220
10. How well do the laptop computers in your school work?
A All computers are functional and operate quickly.
B All computers are functional, but some run more slowly than others.
C All computers are functional, but all or almost all run slowly.
D Some of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
E Most of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
F I don’t know.
VH305599
11. Where are tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire) available for student
use? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
VH283343
12. How well do the tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire) in your school
work?
A All computers are functional and operate quickly.
B All computers are functional, but some run more slowly than others.
C All computers are functional, but all or almost all run slowly.
D Some of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
E Most of the computers do not operate and cannot be used.
F I don’t know.
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VH294501
13. Is there a wireless Internet connection in your school that students can use for
schoolwork?
A No
B Yes, in some areas of the school.
C Yes, everywhere or almost everywhere in the school.
VH294598
14. In this school year, did your school provide you with a laptop computer to use for
teaching and class preparation?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home.
C Yes, and I can take it home.
VH294687
15. In this school year, did your school provide you with a tablet (for example, Surface
Pro, iPad, or Kindle Fire) to use for teaching and class preparation?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home.
C Yes, and I can take it home.
VH294995
16. In this school year, did your school offer training for teachers on how to use
computers or other digital devices?
A Yes, to all teachers
B Yes, to some teachers
C No
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VH295076
17. In this school year, have you participated in training on computers or other digital
devices through your school?
A No
B Once
C Twice
D Several times
VH329318
18. You have a certain amount of intelligence, and you really can’t do much to change
it.
A Strongly disagree
B Disagree
C Somewhat disagree
D Somewhat agree
E Agree
F Strongly agree
VH329319
19. As you are learning new things, your intelligence can grow.
A Strongly disagree
B Disagree
C Somewhat disagree
D Somewhat agree
E Agree
F Strongly agree
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VH295105
20. Based on your experience as a teacher, which of the following do you consider
more critical for student success in school?
A Students’ general intelligence
B Students’ level of effort applied
VH329966
21. Whether a student does well or poorly in school may depend on a lot of different
things. You may feel that some of these things are easier for your students to change
than others. In school, how possible is it for your students to change each of the
following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Being intelligent
b. Putting forth a lot of
effort
c. Behaving well in class
Not at all
possible to
change
A little
possible to
change
Somewhat
possible to
change
Quite
possible to
change
Completely
possible to
change
A
B
C
D
E
VH329967
A
B
C
D
E
VH329968
A
B
C
D
E
VH329970
VH305005
22. How much does each of the following statements apply to you as a teacher? Select one
circle in each row.
a. I am content with my
profession as a teacher.
b. I am satisfied with
being a teacher at this
school.
c. I am enthusiastic
about my job.
d. My work inspires me.
e. I am frustrated as a
teacher at my school.
f. I am supported by the
teachers at my school.
Not at all
like me
A litle bit
like me
Somewhat
like me
Quite a bit
like me
Exactly like
me
A
B
C
D
E
VH305014
A
B
C
D
E
VH305016
A
B
C
D
E
VH305022
A
B
C
D
E
VH305024
A
B
C
D
E
VH305032
A
B
C
D
E
VH305033
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VH304679
23. How often do you do the following in this school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teach jointly as a
team in the same class
b. Observe other
teachers’ classes and
provide feedback
c. Engage in joint
activities across
different classes and
age groups (e.g.,
projects)
d. Exchange teaching
materials with
colleagues
e. Engage in discussions
about the learning
development of
specific students
f. Work with other
teachers in my school
to ensure common
standards in
evaluations for
assessing student
progress
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH304693
A
B
C
D
E
VH304698
A
B
C
D
E
VH304706
A
B
C
D
E
VH304710
A
B
C
D
E
VH304736
A
B
C
D
E
VH304740
8
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH304793
24. In your teaching, how important do you consider each of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Facilitate my students’
own inquiry
b. Teach my students to
find solutions to
problems on their own
c. Allow my students to
think of solutions to
practical problems
themselves before
showing them how
they are solved
d. Teach my students to
improve their thinking
and reasoning
processes
Not at all
important
Not
Important
Somewhat
important
Quite
Important
Extremely
Important
A
B
C
D
E
VH304885
A
B
C
D
E
VH304890
A
B
C
D
E
VH304892
A
B
C
D
E
VH304899
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Part I: Background, Education, and Training – Mathematics
VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VB331331
2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VE577729
3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
J2TQ-BETM
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VE654882
4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught mathematics in
grades 6 through 12, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
VE577841
5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?
A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.
VF096239
6. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you
are currently teaching?
A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional coursework,
student teaching, etc.)
C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.
J2TQ-BETM
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VF096243
7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to
expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,
district, or university alternative route to certification program.)
A Yes
B No
VC309891
8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at
least one content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.
In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of
classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
HE001012
9. What is the highest academic degree you hold?
A High school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past master’s
degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
J2TQ-BETM
3
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VB333658
10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Mathematics education
b. Mathematics
c. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
d. Education (including secondary
education)
e. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
f. English language learning
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB482657
A
B
C
VB482658
A
B
C
VB608497
A
B
C
VB482938
A
B
C
VE113515
A
B
C
VE113516
VE741708
11.. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?
A Yes
B No
Question 12 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VB345619
12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Mathematics education
b. Mathematics
c. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
d. Education (including secondary
education)
e. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
f. English language learning
J2TQ-BETM
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
VB473837
A
B
C
VB473838
A
B
C
VB473839
A
B
C
VB482939
A
B
C
VE113560
A
B
C
VE113562
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VB543441
13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last two
years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Select one circle in each
row.
a. How students learn
mathematics
b. Mathematics theory or
applications
c. Content standards in
mathematics
d. Curricular materials
available in mathematics
(units, texts)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching mathematics
f. Effective use of
manipulatives in
mathematics instruction
g. Effective use of calculators
in mathematics instruction
h. Use of computers or other
technology in mathematics
instruction
i. Methods for assessing
students in mathematics
j. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
k. Issues related to ability
grouping in mathematics
l. Strategies for teaching
mathematics to students
from diverse backgrounds
(including English language
learners)
J2TQ-BETM
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB543502
A
B
C
D
VB543503
A
B
C
D
VB543504
A
B
C
D
VB543505
A
B
C
D
VB543506
A
B
C
D
VB519181
A
B
C
D
VB543507
A
B
C
D
VB543508
A
B
C
D
VB543509
A
B
C
D
VB543510
A
B
C
D
VB543511
A
B
C
D
VB543512
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VB482582
14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of mathematics? Select one circle in each row.
a. College course taken after your first
certification
b. Workshop or training session
c. Conference or professional association
meeting
d. Observational visit to another school
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study
group
h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as
one organized by an outside agency or over
the Internet
i. Individual or collaborative research
j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for
example, educational journals, books, or
the Internet
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
l. Consultation with a mathematics specialist
J2TQ-BETM
6
Yes
No
A
B
VB482583
A
B
VB482584
A
B
VB482585
A
B
VB482586
A
B
VB482587
A
B
VB482588
A
B
VB482589
A
B
VB482590
A
B
VB482591
A
B
VB482592
A
B
VB482593
A
B
VB482594
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VB543642
15. Are you teaching the following mathematics courses to eighth-grade students this year? Include
honors sections. Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Remedial mathematics
General mathematics
Introduction to algebra/pre-algebra
Algebra
Integrated or sequential mathematics
Geometry
J2TQ-BETM
7
Yes
No
A
B
VB543643
A
B
VB543644
A
B
VB543645
A
B
VB543646
A
B
VB543647
A
B
VB543648
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443
Part I: Background, Education, and Training – Science
VB331330
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VB331331
2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
VE577729
3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
K2TQ-BETS
1
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VF883718
4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught science in grades 6
through 12, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
VE577841
5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?
A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.
VF096239
6. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you
are currently teaching?
A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional coursework,
student teaching, etc.)
C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.
K2TQ-BETS
2
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Part I: Background, Education, and Training – Science
VF096243
7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to
expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,
district, or university alternative route to certification program.)
A Yes
B No
VC309891
8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at
least one content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.
In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of
classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
HE001012
9. What is the highest academic degree you hold?
A High school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past master’s
degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
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10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
undergraduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Biology or other life science
b. Physics, chemistry, or other
physical science
c. Earth or space science
d. Mathematics or mathematics
education
e. Science education
f. Engineering or engineering
education
g. Elementary or secondary
education
h. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
i. English language learning
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
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B
C
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11.. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?
A Yes
B No
Question 12 is not applicable and will be skipped.
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12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of your
graduate coursework? Select one circle in each row.
a. Biology or other life science
b. Physics, chemistry, or other
physical science
c. Earth or space science
d. Mathematics or mathematics
education
e. Science education
f. Engineering or engineering
education
g. Elementary or secondary
education
h. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
i. English language learning
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Yes, a major
Yes, a minor or
special emphasis
No
A
B
C
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C
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B
C
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B
C
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C
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C
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13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last two
years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Select one circle in each
row.
a. How students learn science
b. Scientific inquiry and/or
technological design
c. Content standards in
science
d. Curricular materials
available in science (units,
texts)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching science
f. Instructional methods for
teaching technological
design
g. Effective use of laboratory
activities in science
instruction
h. Effective use of
information and
communication technology
(ICT) in science instruction
i. Methods for assessing
students in science
j. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
k. Strategies for teaching
science to students from
diverse backgrounds
(including English language
learners)
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Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
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B
C
D
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C
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B
C
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B
C
D
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B
C
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B
C
D
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B
C
D
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B
C
D
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B
C
D
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B
C
D
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B
C
D
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14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of science? Select one circle in each row.
a. College course taken after your
first certification
b. Workshop or training session
c. Conference or professional
association meeting
d. Observational visit to another
school
e. Mentoring and/or peer
observation and coaching as part
of a formal arrangement
f. Committee or task force focusing
on curriculum, instruction, or
student assessment
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or
study group
h. Teacher collaborative or network
(such as one organized by an
outside agency or over the
Internet)
i. Individual or collaborative
research
j. Independent reading on a regular
basis (for example, educational
journals, books, or the Internet)
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
l. Consultation with a subject
specialist
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Yes, I have
participated.
Yes, I have led.
No
A
B
C
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B
C
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B
C
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B
C
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B
C
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B
C
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A
B
C
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A
B
C
VC323281
A
B
C
VC323283
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B
C
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B
C
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A
B
C
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15. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the following
areas? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Basic computer training
Software applications
Use of the Internet
Use of other technology—for
example, satellite access, wireless
Web, interactive video,
closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing
e. Integration of computers and
other technology into classroom
instruction
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No, I am already
proficient.
No, I have not.
Yes
A
B
C
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A
B
C
VC191234
A
B
C
VC191235
A
B
C
VC191237
A
B
C
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For some questions on this survey, you are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions,
please print the appropriate number in each of the boxes provided. Please print legibly with
a No. 2 pencil. Keep all printing within the boxes, and erase any stray marks.
Using one number per box, fill in every box. For example, 95 students would be written as:
0 9 5
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1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.
No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
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White
Black or African American
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
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Questions 3–4. For the next two questions, include any full-time teaching assignments, parttime teaching assignments, and long-term substitute assignments, but not student teaching.
time teaching assignments, and long-term substitute assignments, but not student teaching.
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3. Counting this year, how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary
3. Counting this year, how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary
teacher? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.”
teacher? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.”
Years
Years
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4. Counting this year, how many years have you taught reading, writing, or language arts
in
4. Counting this year, how many years have you taught reading, writing, or language arts in
grades 6 through 12? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.”
grades 6 through 12? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.”
Years
Years
5. Did you enter teaching through an alternative certification program?
5. Did you enter teaching through an alternative certification program?
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(An alternative program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of
(An alternative program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of
non-teachers to a teaching career, for example, a state, district, or university alternative
non-teachers to a teaching career, for example, a state, district, or university alternative
certification program.)
certification program.)
Yes
Yes
No
No
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Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate Skip to
Question 8.
Question 8.
Certificate issued after satisfying all requirements except the completion of a
Certificate issued after satisfying all requirements except the completion of a
probationary period Go to Question 7.
probationary period Go to Question 7.
Certificate that requires some additional coursework, student teaching, or passage of
Certificate that requires some additional coursework, student teaching, or passage of
a test before regular certification can be obtained Go to Question 7.
a test before regular certification can be obtained Go to Question 7.
Certificate issued to persons who must complete a certification program in order to
Certificate issued to persons who must complete a certification program in order to
continue teaching Go to Question 7.
continue teaching Go to Question 7.
I do not hold any of the above certificates in the state where I currently teach. Go
I do not hold any of the above certificates in the state where I currently teach. Go
to Question 7.
to Question 7.
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the
7. Do you hold a currently valid regular or standard certification from a state other than the
one in which you are currently teaching?
one in which you are currently teaching?
Yes
Yes
No
No
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8. This school year, are you a Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) according to your state’s
requirements?
requirements?
(Generally, to be Highly Qualified, teachers must meet requirements related to 1) a
(Generally, to be Highly Qualified, teachers must meet requirements related to 1) a
bachelor’s degree, 2) full state certification, and 3) demonstrate competency in the
bachelor’s degree, 2) full state certification, and 3) demonstrate competency in the
subject area(s) taught. The HQT requirement is a provision under the No Child Left
subject area(s) taught. The HQT requirement is a provision under the No Child Left
Behind (NCLB) Act.)
Behind (NCLB) Act.)
Yes
Yes
my state’s requirements for a Highly Qualified Teacher in at least one
II meet
meet my state’s requirements for a Highly Qualified Teacher in at least one
subject that I teach.
subject that I teach.
No
No
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9. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least
one content area?
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(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.
In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of
classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)
Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
I am working towards my National Board certification.
No
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10. What is the highest academic degree you hold?
High school diploma
Associate’s degree/vocational certification
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree
Doctorate
Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
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11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes, a minor
Yes
a minor
Yes,
or, special
Yes
,
or
special
a major
emphasis
No
a major
emphasis
No
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education
education
b. English
b. English
c. Other language arts-related subject
c. Other language arts-related subject
d. Elementary or secondary education
d. Elementary or secondary education
e. Special education (including students with
e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)
disabilities)
f. English language learning
f. English language learning
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12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes, a minor
Yes
a minor
Yes,
or, special
Yes
,
or
special
a major
emphasis
No
a major
emphasis
No
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education
education
b. English
b. English
c. Other language arts-related subject
c. Other language arts-related subject
d. Elementary or secondary education
d. Elementary or secondary education
e. Special education (including students with
e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)
disabilities)
f. English language learning
f. English language learning
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13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last
two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one
two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one
oval on each line.
oval on each line.
Not
Not
at
all
at all
Small
Small
extent
extent
Moderate
Moderate
extent
extent
Large
Large
extent
extent
a. How students learn English/
a. How students learn English/
language arts
language arts
b. Content standards in English/
b. Content standards in English/
language arts
language arts
c. Curricular materials available in
c. Curricular materials available in
English/language arts (units, texts)
English/language arts (units, texts)
d. Instructional methods for teaching
d. Instructional methods for teaching
English/language arts
English/language arts
e. Methods for assessing students in
e. Methods for assessing students in
English/language arts
English/language arts
f. Preparation of students for district
f. Preparation of students for district
and state assessments
and state assessments
1
g. Strategies for teaching English/
g. Strategies for teaching English/
language arts to students from
language arts to students from
diverse backgrounds (including
diverse backgrounds (including
English language learners)
English language learners)
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14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of reading, writing, or literature? Fill in
development activities related to the teaching of reading, writing, or literature? Fill in
one oval on each line.
one oval on each line.
Yes
Yes
No
No
a. College course taken after your first certification
a. College course taken after your first certification
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b. Workshop or training session
b. Workshop or training session
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c. Conference or professional association meeting
c. Conference or professional association meeting
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d. Observational visit to another school
d. Observational visit to another school
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e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and coaching as
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and coaching as
part of a formal arrangement
part of a formal arrangement
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f. Committee or task force focusing on curriculum,
f. Committee or task force focusing on curriculum,
instruction, or student assessment
instruction, or student assessment
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g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group
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h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as one
h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as one
organized by an outside agency or over the Internet
organized by an outside agency or over the Internet
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i. Individual or collaborative research
i. Individual or collaborative research
VB482647
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j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for example,
j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for example,
educational journals, books, or the Internet
educational journals, books, or the Internet
VB482648
VB482648
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
VB482649
VB482649
l. Consultation with language arts specialist
l. Consultation with language arts specialist
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15. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the
following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.
following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.
No, I am
No, I
No
, I am
No
,I
already
have
already
proficient.
proficient.
have
not.
not.
Yes
Yes
a. Basic computer training
a. Basic computer training
b. Software applications
b. Software applications
c. Use of the Internet
c. Use of the Internet
d. Use of other technology—for example,
d. Use of other technology—for example,
satellite access, wireless Web,
satellite access, wireless Web,
interactive video, closed-circuit television,
interactive video, closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing
videoconferencing
e. Integration of computers and other
e. Integration of computers and other
technology into classroom instruction
technology into classroom instruction
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VC191233
VC191233
VC191234
VC191234
VC191235
VC191235
VC191237
VC191237
VC191238
VC191238
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16. Do you have special leadership responsibilities for reading or language arts education at
16. Do you have special leadership responsibilities for reading or language arts education at
your school—for example, responsibilities as a mentor teacher, lead teacher, resource
your school—for example, responsibilities as a mentor teacher, lead teacher, resource
specialist, departmental chair, or master teacher?
specialist, departmental chair, or master teacher?
Yes
Yes
No
No
17. During the last two years, have you participated in activities associated with school
17. During the last two years, have you participated in activities associated with school
improvement efforts directed at issues such as adequate yearly progress and state
improvement efforts directed at issues such as adequate yearly progress and state
accountability standards?
accountability standards?
Yes
Yes
No
No
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Appendix F-2i: 2014 Operational Grade 8 Core (BET)
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Civics, Geography, and U.S. History – Grade 8
Part I: Background, Education, and Training
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1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VB331331
2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
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3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
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4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught civics, geography, history,
or social studies in grades 6 through 12, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years
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5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?
A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.
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6. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are
currently teaching?
A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional
coursework, student teaching, etc.)
C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.
VF096243
7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to
expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,
district, or university alternative route to certification program.)
A Yes
B No
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8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least
one content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national
assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards.
In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of
classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
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9. What is the highest academic degree you hold?
A High school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
VB333658
10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes,
a major
Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis
No
a. History or history education
A
B
C
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b. Geography or geography education
A
B
C
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c. Political science
A
B
C
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d. General social science or social
studies education
A
B
C
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e. Other social science (for example,
economics, sociology, psychology,
anthropology)
A
B
C
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f. Education (including secondary education)
A
B
C
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g. Special education (including students with
disabilities)
A
B
C
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h. English language learning
A
B
C
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11. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?
A Yes ➔ Go to Question 12.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 13.
VB345619
12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part
of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes,
a major
Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis
No
a. History or history education
A
B
C
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b. Geography or geography education
A
B
C
VB374402
c. Political science
A
B
C
VB607677
d. General social science or social
studies education
A
B
C
VB374403
e. Other social science (for example,
economics, sociology, psychology,
anthropology)
A
B
C
VB610605
f. Education (including secondary education)
A
B
C
VB482939
g. Special education (including students with
disabilities)
A
B
C
VE113560
h. English language learning
A
B
C
VE113562
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VE041048
13. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of civics, geography, history, or social
studies? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
a. College course taken after your first certification
A
B
VE041049
b. Workshop or training session
A
B
VE041051
c. Conference or professional association meeting
A
B
VE041053
d. Observational visit to another school
A
B
VE041056
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
A
B
VE041059
f. Committee or task force focusing on curriculum,
instruction, or student assessment
A
B
VE041060
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group
A
B
VE041063
h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as one
organized by an outside agency or over the
Internet
A
B
VE041065
i. Individual or collaborative research
A
B
VE041068
j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for
example, educational journals, books, or the
Internet
A
B
VE041069
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
A
B
VE041076
l. Consultation with subject specialist
A
B
VE041078
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VC191232
14. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the
following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.
No, I am
already
proficient.
No, I
have
not.
Yes
a. Basic computer training
A
B
C
VC191233
b. Software applications
A
B
C
VC191234
c. Use of the Internet
A
B
C
VC191235
d. Use of other technology—for example,
satellite access, wireless Web,
interactive video, closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing
A
B
C
VC191237
e. Integration of computers and other
technology into classroom instruction
A
B
C
VC191238
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Appendix F-2j: 2015 Operational Grade 4 Reading (COI)
470
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for reading
or language arts instruction. Please think about the reading or language arts class
that you teach when questioned about “reading,” “language arts,” or
“reading/language arts.” If you teach more than one fourth-grade class, please
choose a single class to use as the basis for answering the questions about
classroom organization.
L1TQ-COIR
1
7/23/2014
471
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VC976461
1. Which best describes your role in teaching reading/language arts to this class?
Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Select one
circle.
A I do not teach reading/language arts to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including reading/language arts.
C The only subject I teach is reading/language arts.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching reading/language arts.
VF017603
2. How many students are in this class?
A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more
VB608498
3. About how much time in total do you spend with this class on language arts
instruction in a typical week? Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature,
and related topics.
A Less than 3 hours
B 3–4.9 hours
C 5–6.9 hours
D 7–9.9 hours
E 10 or more hours
L1TQ-COIR
2
7/23/2014
472
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VB473859
4. Which best describes how language arts instruction is organized? Language arts
refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Select one circle.
A Language arts is taught primarily as a discrete subject with little or no integration with
instruction in other subjects.
B Some language arts instruction is integrated with other subjects, and some language arts
instruction is presented as a discrete subject.
C Language arts lessons are primarily integrated with instruction in other subjects.
VC976462
5. To what extent have you provided instruction in the following in reading/language arts class so
far this year? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Fiction
Literary nonfiction
Poetry
Exposition
Argumentation and
persuasion
f. Procedural texts and
documents
L1TQ-COIR
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976465
A
B
C
D
VC976466
A
B
C
D
VC976468
A
B
C
D
VC976469
A
B
C
D
VC976470
A
B
C
D
VC976471
3
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473
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VC976477
6. When reading a story with your students, how often do you ask your students to do the following?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Summarize the passage
b. Interpret the meaning of
the passage
c. Question the motives or
feelings of the characters
d. Identify the main themes
of the passage
Never or
hardly ever
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost always
A
B
C
D
VC976480
A
B
C
D
VC976481
A
B
C
D
VC976482
A
B
C
D
VC976484
VB608499
7. How often do you do the following things as part of reading instruction with this class? Select one
circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Ask students to read aloud
b. Ask students to write
about something they have
read
c. Ask students to do a group
activity or project about
what they have read
d. Ask students to explain or
support their
understanding of what they
have read
e. Ask students to work in a
reading workbook or
worksheet
f. Give students time to read
books they have chosen
themselves
g. Have students watch
movies or videos, or listen
to audio materials
h. Help students understand
new words
L1TQ-COIR
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VB608500
A
B
C
D
VB608582
A
B
C
D
VB608586
A
B
C
D
VB608588
A
B
C
D
VB608583
A
B
C
D
VB608585
A
B
C
D
VF236569
A
B
C
D
VB608590
4
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VC310622
8. To what extent have you emphasized the following cognitive processes when reading
informational and literary texts in class? Select one circle in each row.
a. Locate/Recall
b. Integrate/Interpret
c. Critique/Evaluate
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC310623
A
B
C
D
VC310625
A
B
C
D
VC310627
VC976514
9. Are computers available for use by you or your students for reading/language arts
instruction?
A Yes, computers are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers at school.
VE658908
10. Excluding preparation for class, how often do you use a computer or other
technological resources in school for reading instruction and/or reading activities?
A Never
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
L1TQ-COIR
5
7/23/2014
475
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VC976533
11. In your fourth-grade reading/language arts class this year, how often do your students use a
computer or other technological resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each
row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Build and practice
vocabulary
b. Increase reading fluency
and comprehension
c. Practice spelling and
grammar
d. Access reading-related
websites (for example,
websites with lists of
recommended books)
e. Conduct research for
reading projects
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC976534
A
B
C
D
VC976535
A
B
C
D
VC976536
A
B
C
D
VC976539
A
B
C
D
VC976540
VC976542
12. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for reading/language
arts instruction?
A I do not have the resources I need.
B I have some of the resources I need.
C I have most of the resources I need.
D I have all of the resources I need.
L1TQ-COIR
6
7/23/2014
476
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VC976544
13. When you teach reading/language arts to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Pace my teaching
differently for some
students
d. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
e. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
L1TQ-COIR
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976545
A
B
C
D
VC976546
A
B
C
D
VC976547
A
B
C
D
VC976548
A
B
C
D
VC976549
7
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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VE658916
14. When you have reading instruction and/or do reading activities, how often do you use the
following strategies? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. I teach reading as a
whole-class activity.
b. I create same-ability
groups.
c. I create groups by random
assignment.
d. I allow students to choose
their own groups.
e. I use individualized
instruction for reading.
f. Students work
independently on an
assigned plan or goal.
g. Students work
independently on a goal
they choose themselves.
h. Other (specify): __________
______
________________________
L1TQ-COIR
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VE658929
A
B
C
D
VE658931
A
B
C
D
VE658933
A
B
C
D
VF009287
A
B
C
D
VE658937
A
B
C
D
VE658938
A
B
C
D
VE658940
A
B
C
D
VE658941
8
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479
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Teacher Items
VH261160
1. How many students are in this class? Enter the number of students.
VH334214
2. In a typical week, about how much time in total do you spend with this class on
English/language arts instruction? Language arts refers to reading, writing,
literature, and related topics. Enter the hours and minutes.
hours and
minutes per week
VH240015
3. Which best describes your role in teaching English/language arts to this class?
Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Select one
circle.
A I do not teach English/language arts to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including English/language arts.
C The only subject I teach is English/language arts.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching English/language arts.
VH334263
4. Are computers or other digital devices available for use by you or your students for
English/language arts instruction?
A Yes, computers or other digital devices are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers or other digital devices, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers or other digital devices at school.
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Teacher Items
VH261229
5. When reading a story, article, or other passage with your students, how often do you
ask your students to do the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Summarize the
passage
b. Interpret the meaning
of the passage
c. Question the motives
or feelings of the
characters
d. Identify the main ideas
of the passage
e. Identify the themes of
the passage
f. Analyze two or more
texts on the same
topic
Never or
hardly ever
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
VH261231
A
B
C
D
E
VH261232
A
B
C
D
E
VH261233
A
B
C
D
E
VH261235
A
B
C
D
E
VH335897
A
B
C
D
E
VH261240
VH261255
6. This school year, to what extent have you emphasized the following cognitive
processes when teaching informational and literary texts in class? Select one circle in
each row.
a. Locate and recall (e.g.,
identify main ideas or
focus on specific
elements of a story)
b. Integrate and interpret
(e.g., make
comparisons, explain
character motivation,
or examine relations of
ideas across the text)
c. Critique and evaluate
(e.g., evaluate text
critically from many
perspectives or
evaluate overall text
quality)
No
emphasis
Very little
emphasis
Some
emphasis
Quite a bit
of emphasis
A lot of
emphasis
A
B
C
D
E
VH261256
A
B
C
D
E
VH261257
A
B
C
D
E
VH261258
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Teacher Items
VH261262
7. In class, how often do you use a computer or other digital device for
English/language arts instruction?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH262481
8. In your fourth-grade English/language arts class this year, how often do your
students use a computer or other digital device to do each of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Build and practice
vocabulary
b. Increase reading
fluency
c. Increase reading
comprehension
d. Practice spelling and
grammar
e. Access reading-related
websites
f. Conduct research for
reading projects
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH262482
A
B
C
D
E
VH262483
A
B
C
D
E
VH353293
A
B
C
D
E
VH262485
A
B
C
D
E
VH262487
A
B
C
D
E
VH262488
3
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
8/17/2015
482
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Teacher Items
VH334360
9. When you teach English/language arts, how often do you use the following
strategies? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
VH334361
A
B
C
D
E
VH334362
A
B
C
D
E
VH334363
A
B
C
D
E
VH334368
A
B
C
D
E
VH334364
A
B
C
D
E
VH334365
A
B
C
D
E
VH334366
A
B
C
D
E
VH334367
a. I teach reading as a
whole-class activity.
b. I create student groups
with the same
achievement level.
c. I create groups by
random assignment.
d. I allow students to
choose their own
groups.
e. I use individualized
instruction for reading.
f. Students work
independently on an
assigned plan or goal.
g. Students work
independently on a
goal they choose
themselves.
h. Other (specify):
_____________________________
VH262634
10. In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Students lacking
prerequisite knowledge or
skills
b. Students with special
needs (e.g., physical
disabilities, mental or
emotional/psychological
impairment)
c. Disruptive students
d. Uninterested students
Not applicable
Not at all
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VH262636
A
B
C
D
VH262637
A
B
C
D
VH262638
A
B
C
D
VH262639
4
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483
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Teacher Items
VH262652
11. In your school, how severe is each problem? Select one circle in each row.
Not a problem
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
A
B
C
D
VH262653
A
B
C
D
VH262654
A
B
C
D
VH262655
A
B
C
D
VH262656
A
B
C
D
VH262657
a. The school building needs
significant repair.
b. Classrooms are
overcrowded.
c. Teachers have too many
teaching hours.
d. Teachers do not have
adequate workspace (e.g.,
for preparation,
collaboration, or meeting
with students).
e. Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies.
VH262696
12. When you teach English/language arts to your students, how do you use each of the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. Hardback textbooks, workbooks,
or worksheets
b. Electronic textbooks
c. A variety of children’s books (e.g.,
novels, collections of stories,
nonfiction)
d. Materials from different
curricular areas
e. Children’s newspapers and/or
magazines
f. Reading-related websites or apps
g. Reading-related educational
games
Not used
Supplement
Basis for
instruction
A
B
C
VH262697
A
B
C
VH262698
A
B
C
VH262701
A
B
C
VH262703
A
B
C
VH262704
A
B
C
VH262707
A
B
C
VH262714
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Teacher Items
VH262856
13. Do you think you would be able to do each of the following? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Prepare lessons that
are appropriate for
students with varying
reading abilities
b. Select relevant and
challenging reading
materials for students
c. Provide students with
concrete and
actionable feedback
d. Provide support to
students who are
struggling with
reading
e. Help students
understand the
meaning of
challenging reading
texts
f. Help students make
connections between
their thinking and the
reading material
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH262857
A
B
C
D
E
VH262858
A
B
C
D
E
VH262859
A
B
C
D
E
VH262860
A
B
C
D
E
VH262862
A
B
C
D
E
VH262863
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading Teacher Items
VH262946
14. Suppose your students did very well on their last English/language arts test. How
likely do you think each of the following explanations is in this situation? Select one
circle in each row.
a. My students did well
because they studied
and were prepared.
b. My students did well
because they put in a
lot of effort.
c. My students did well
because they always
do well on tests.
d. My students did well
because I taught the
concepts well.
e. My students did well
because they guessed
well on the test.
f. My students did well
because they are just
good at reading.
Not at all
likely
Not likely
Somewhat
likely
Quite likely
Extremely
likely
A
B
C
D
E
VH262948
A
B
C
D
E
VH262949
A
B
C
D
E
VH262950
A
B
C
D
E
VH262951
A
B
C
D
E
VH337286
A
B
C
D
E
VH337287
7
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486
Appendix F-2l: 2015 Operational Grade 8 Reading (COI)
487
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for reading,
English, or language arts instruction. Please think about the reading, English, or
language arts class that you teach when questioned about “reading,” “language
arts,” “English,” or “English/language arts.” If you teach more than one
eighth-grade class, please choose a single class to use as the basis for answering the
questions about classroom organization.
L2TQ-COIR
1
7/23/2014
488
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VC310850
1. Which best describes your role in teaching English/language arts to this class?
Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Select one
circle.
A I do not teach English/language arts to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including English/language arts.
C The only subject I teach is English/language arts.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching English/language arts.
VF017603
2. How many students are in this class?
A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more
VB345730
3. About how much time in total do you spend with one of your eighth-grade
language arts classes in a typical week?
A Less than 3 hours
B 3–4.9 hours
C 5–6.9 hours
D 7–9.9 hours
E 10 or more hours
L2TQ-COIR
2
7/23/2014
489
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VB379296
4. Which best describes how language arts instruction is organized for eighth-grade
students at this school? Select one circle.
A Language arts is taught primarily as a discrete subject with little or no integration with
instruction in other subjects.
B Some language arts instruction is integrated with other subjects, and some language arts
instruction is presented as a discrete subject.
C Language arts lessons are primarily integrated with instruction in other subjects.
VC976556
5. To what extent have you provided instruction in the following in English/language arts class so
far this year? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Fiction
Literary nonfiction
Poetry
Exposition
Argumentation and
persuasion
f. Procedural texts and
documents
L2TQ-COIR
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976557
A
B
C
D
VC976558
A
B
C
D
VC976559
A
B
C
D
VC976560
A
B
C
D
VC976561
A
B
C
D
VC976562
3
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490
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VC976477
6. When reading a story with your students, how often do you ask your students to do the following?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Summarize the passage
b. Interpret the meaning of
the passage
c. Question the motives or
feelings of the characters
d. Identify the main themes
of the passage
e. Evaluate the main
arguments or evidence in a
persuasive passage
f. Analyze the author’s
organization of information
in a passage
g. Critique the author’s craft
or technique
L2TQ-COIR
Never or
hardly ever
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost always
A
B
C
D
VC976480
A
B
C
D
VC976481
A
B
C
D
VC976482
A
B
C
D
VC976484
A
B
C
D
VE658924
A
B
C
D
VE658925
A
B
C
D
VE658926
4
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491
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VC976563
7. How often do you do the following things as part of English/language arts instruction with this
class? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Ask students to read aloud
b. Ask students to write
about something they have
read
c. Give students time to read
books they have chosen
themselves
d. Ask students to do a group
activity or project about
what they have read
e. Ask students to explain or
support their
understanding of what they
have read
f. Have students watch
movies or videos, or listen
to audio materials
L2TQ-COIR
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC976564
A
B
C
D
VC976565
A
B
C
D
VC976566
A
B
C
D
VC976567
A
B
C
D
VC976568
A
B
C
D
VF175091
5
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492
Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
VC310622
8. To what extent have you emphasized the following cognitive processes when reading
informational and literary texts in class? Select one circle in each row.
a. Locate/Recall
b. Integrate/Interpret
c. Critique/Evaluate
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC310623
A
B
C
D
VC310625
A
B
C
D
VC310627
VE013702
9. Are computers available for use by you or your students for English/language arts
instruction?
A Yes, computers are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers at school.
VE658908
10. Excluding preparation for class, how often do you use a computer or other
technological resources in school for reading instruction and/or reading activities?
A Never
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
L2TQ-COIR
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VC976571
11. In your eighth-grade English/language arts class this year, how often do your students use a
computer or other technological resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each
row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Build and practice
vocabulary
b. Increase reading fluency
and comprehension
c. Practice spelling and
grammar
d. Access reading-related
websites (for example,
websites with lists of
recommended books)
e. Conduct research for
reading projects
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC976572
A
B
C
D
VC976573
A
B
C
D
VC976574
A
B
C
D
VC976577
A
B
C
D
VC976578
VC976580
12. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for English/language
arts instruction?
A I do not have the resources I need.
B I have some of the resources I need.
C I have most of the resources I need.
D I have all of the resources I need.
L2TQ-COIR
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VC976581
13. When you teach English/language arts to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the following?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Pace my teaching
differently for some
students
d. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
e. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
L2TQ-COIR
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976582
A
B
C
D
VC976583
A
B
C
D
VC976584
A
B
C
D
VC976585
A
B
C
D
VC976586
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VE658916
14. When you have reading instruction and/or do reading activities, how often do you use the
following strategies? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. I teach reading as a
whole-class activity.
b. I create same-ability
groups.
c. I create groups by random
assignment.
d. I allow students to choose
their own groups.
e. I use individualized
instruction for reading.
f. Students work
independently on an
assigned plan or goal.
g. Students work
independently on a goal
they choose themselves.
h. Other (specify): __________
________________________
______
L2TQ-COIR
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VE658929
A
B
C
D
VE658931
A
B
C
D
VE658933
A
B
C
D
VF009287
A
B
C
D
VE658937
A
B
C
D
VE658938
A
B
C
D
VE658940
A
B
C
D
VE658941
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497
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Teacher Items
VH261160
1. How many students are in this class? Enter the number of students.
VH240015
2. Which best describes your role in teaching English/language arts to this class?
Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Select one
circle.
A I do not teach English/language arts to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including English/language arts.
C The only subject I teach is English/language arts.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching English/language arts.
VH334255
3. In a typical week, about how much time in total do you spend with one of your
eighth-grade English/language arts classes? Enter the hours and minutes.
hours and
minutes per week
VH334263
4. Are computers or other digital devices available for use by you or your students for
English/language arts instruction?
A Yes, computers or other digital devices are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers or other digital devices, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers or other digital devices at school.
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Teacher Items
VH334294
5. When reading a story, article, or other passage with your students, how often do you
ask your students to do the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Summarize the
passage
b. Interpret the meaning
of the passage
c. Question the motives
or feelings of the
characters
d. Identify the main ideas
of the passage
e. Identify the themes of
the passage
f. Analyze two or more
texts on the same
topic
g. Evaluate the main
evidence in a
persuasive/argument
passage
h. Analyze the author’s
organization of
information in a
passage
i. Critique the author’s
craft or technique
Never or
hardly ever
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
VH334295
A
B
C
D
E
VH334296
A
B
C
D
E
VH334299
A
B
C
D
E
VH334298
A
B
C
D
E
VH335901
A
B
C
D
E
VH334297
A
B
C
D
E
VH334300
A
B
C
D
E
VH334302
A
B
C
D
E
VH334305
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Teacher Items
VH261255
6. This school year, to what extent have you emphasized the following cognitive
processes when teaching informational and literary texts in class? Select one circle in
each row.
a. Locate and recall (e.g.,
identify main ideas or
focus on specific
elements of a story)
b. Integrate and interpret
(e.g., make
comparisons, explain
character motivation,
or examine relations of
ideas across the text)
c. Critique and evaluate
(e.g., evaluate text
critically from many
perspectives or
evaluate overall text
quality)
No
emphasis
Very little
emphasis
Some
emphasis
Quite a bit
of emphasis
A lot of
emphasis
A
B
C
D
E
VH261256
A
B
C
D
E
VH261257
A
B
C
D
E
VH261258
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Teacher Items
VH261262
7. In class, how often do you use a computer or other digital device for
English/language arts instruction?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH334360
8. When you teach English/language arts, how often do you use the following
strategies? Select one circle in each row.
a. I teach reading as a
whole-class activity.
b. I create student groups
with the same
achievement level.
c. I create groups by
random assignment.
d. I allow students to
choose their own
groups.
e. I use individualized
instruction for reading.
f. Students work
independently on an
assigned plan or goal.
g. Students work
independently on a
goal they choose
themselves.
h. Other (specify):
_____________________________
Never or
hardly ever
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
VH334361
A
B
C
D
E
VH334362
A
B
C
D
E
VH334363
A
B
C
D
E
VH334368
A
B
C
D
E
VH334364
A
B
C
D
E
VH334365
A
B
C
D
E
VH334366
A
B
C
D
E
VH334367
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Teacher Items
VH262575
9. In your eighth-grade English/language arts class this year, how often do your
students use a computer or other digital device to do each of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Build and practice
vocabulary
b. Increase reading
fluency
c. Increase reading
comprehension
d. Access reading-related
websites
e. Conduct research for
reading projects
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH262577
A
B
C
D
E
VH262578
A
B
C
D
E
VH353295
A
B
C
D
E
VH262579
A
B
C
D
E
VH262581
VH262634
10. In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Students lacking
prerequisite knowledge or
skills
b. Students with special
needs (e.g., physical
disabilities, mental or
emotional/psychological
impairment)
c. Disruptive students
d. Uninterested students
Not applicable
Not at all
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VH262636
A
B
C
D
VH262637
A
B
C
D
VH262638
A
B
C
D
VH262639
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Teacher Items
VH262652
11. In your school, how severe is each problem? Select one circle in each row.
Not a problem
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
A
B
C
D
VH262653
A
B
C
D
VH262654
A
B
C
D
VH262655
A
B
C
D
VH262656
A
B
C
D
VH262657
a. The school building needs
significant repair.
b. Classrooms are
overcrowded.
c. Teachers have too many
teaching hours.
d. Teachers do not have
adequate workspace (e.g.,
for preparation,
collaboration, or meeting
with students).
e. Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies.
VH334484
12. When you teach English/language arts to your students, how do you use each of the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. Hardback textbooks, workbooks,
or worksheets
b. Electronic textbooks
c. A variety of books (e.g., novels,
collections of stories, nonfiction)
d. Materials from different
curricular areas
e. Newspapers and/or magazines
f. Reading-related websites or apps
g. Reading-related educational
games
Not used
Supplement
Basis for
instruction
A
B
C
VH334485
A
B
C
VH334486
A
B
C
VH262702
A
B
C
VH334498
A
B
C
VH262705
A
B
C
VH334495
A
B
C
VH334491
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Teacher Items
VH262856
13. Do you think you would be able to do each of the following? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Prepare lessons that
are appropriate for
students with varying
reading abilities
b. Select relevant and
challenging reading
materials for students
c. Provide students with
concrete and
actionable feedback
d. Provide support to
students who are
struggling with
reading
e. Help students
understand the
meaning of
challenging reading
texts
f. Help students make
connections between
their thinking and the
reading material
I definitely
can’t
I probably
can’t
Maybe
I probably
can
I definitely
can
A
B
C
D
E
VH262857
A
B
C
D
E
VH262858
A
B
C
D
E
VH262859
A
B
C
D
E
VH262860
A
B
C
D
E
VH262862
A
B
C
D
E
VH262863
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading Teacher Items
VH262946
14. Suppose your students did very well on their last English/language arts test. How
likely do you think each of the following explanations is in this situation? Select one
circle in each row.
a. My students did well
because they studied
and were prepared.
b. My students did well
because they put in a
lot of effort.
c. My students did well
because they always
do well on tests.
d. My students did well
because I taught the
concepts well.
e. My students did well
because they guessed
well on the test.
f. My students did well
because they are just
good at reading.
Not at all
likely
Not likely
Somewhat
likely
Quite likely
Extremely
likely
A
B
C
D
E
VH262948
A
B
C
D
E
VH262949
A
B
C
D
E
VH262950
A
B
C
D
E
VH262951
A
B
C
D
E
VH337286
A
B
C
D
E
VH337287
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506
Part III: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Mathematics
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for
mathematics instruction. If you teach more than one fourth-grade class, please
choose a single class to use as the basis for answering the questions about
classroom organization.
L1TQ-COIM
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Part III: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Mathematics
VC311698
1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class?
A I do not teach mathematics to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including mathematics.
C The only subject I teach is mathematics.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching mathematics.
VF017603
2. How many students are in this class?
A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more
VB543515
3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical
week?
A Less than 3 hours
B At least 3 hours, but less than 5 hours
C At least 5 hours, but less than 7 hours
D 7 or more hours
HE002412
4. Are students assigned to this class by ability?
A Yes
B No
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HE001104
5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of
ability?
A Yes
B No
HE001130
6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in mathematics? Select one
circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Problem sets
c. Short (e.g., a phrase or
sentence) or long (e.g.,
several sentences or
paragraphs) written
responses
d. Individual or group projects
or presentations
Once or twice Once or twice Once or twice
a year
a month
a week
A
B
C
D
HE001131
A
B
C
D
HE001132
A
B
C
D
HE001133
A
B
C
D
HE001134
HE001106
7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in
this class each day?
A None
B 15 minutes
C 30 minutes
D 45 minutes
E One hour
F More than one hour
L1TQ-COIM
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VB543554
8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematics
lessons?
A Unrestricted use
B Restricted use
C Calculators are not permitted.
VB535973
9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons?
A None
B Basic four-function (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
C Scientific (not graphing)
D Graphing
VB535974
10. When you give students a mathematics test or quiz, how often do they use a
calculator?
A Never
B Sometimes
C Always
L1TQ-COIM
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TO044600
11. Think about your plans for this mathematics class for the entire year. How much emphasis did
you or will you give each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Numbers and operations
Measurement
Geometry
Data analysis, statistics, and
probability (informal introduction
of concepts)
e. Algebra and functions (informal
introduction of concepts)
Little or no
emphasis
Moderate
emphasis
Heavy emphasis
A
B
C
ID110366
A
B
C
ID110367
A
B
C
ID110368
A
B
C
ID110369
A
B
C
ID110370
VB543516
12. Are computers available for use by you or your students?
A Yes, computers are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers at school.
L1TQ-COIM
5
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VC976197
13. In your fourth-grade mathematics class this year, how often do your students use a computer or
other technological resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Practice or review
mathematics topics on the
computer
b. Extend mathematics
learning with enrichment
activities on the computer
c. Research a mathematics
topic on the computer
d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes
e. Play mathematics
computer games
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC976199
A
B
C
D
VC976201
A
B
C
D
VF018142
A
B
C
D
VC976206
A
B
C
D
VC976210
VC976295
14. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for mathematics
instruction?
A I do not have the resources I need.
B I have some of the resources I need.
C I have most of the resources I need.
D I have all of the resources I need.
L1TQ-COIM
6
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VC976296
15. When you teach mathematics to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
d. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
e. Pace my teaching
differently for some
students
L1TQ-COIM
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976297
A
B
C
D
VC976298
A
B
C
D
VC976299
A
B
C
D
VC976300
A
B
C
D
VC976301
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VC976303
16. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in
mathematics? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs and to
reflect the student’s
future goals
L1TQ-COIM
Never or
hardly ever
A few times
a year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VC976304
A
B
C
D
E
VC976305
A
B
C
D
E
VC976306
A
B
C
D
E
VC976307
8
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515
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Teacher Items
VH240054
1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class?
A I do not teach mathematics to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including mathematics.
C The only subject I teach is mathematics.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching mathematics.
VH261160
2. How many students are in this class? Enter the number of students.
VH336581
3. In a typical week, about how much time in total do you spend with this class on
mathematics instruction? Enter the hours and minutes.
hours and
minutes per week
VH336584
4. Are students assigned to this class by achievement level?
A Yes
B No
VH336588
5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of
achievement level?
A Yes
B No
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Teacher Items
VH269351
6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in
mathematics? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Small project-based
assignments
c. Individual students
collaborating on group
assignments
Once or twice Once or twice Once or twice
a year
a month
a week
A
B
C
D
VH269353
A
B
C
D
VH269357
A
B
C
D
VH336538
VH269858
7. In your mathematics class this year, how often do you use assessment results to do
each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the progress
your students have
made toward
individually set goals
b. Adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
current learning needs
of individual students
c. Adjust your teaching
strategies to reflect
your instructional
objectives for the
classroom
d. Discuss class progress
with school
administrators
e. Discuss class progress
with other colleagues
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH269862
A
B
C
D
E
VH269864
A
B
C
D
E
VH269865
A
B
C
D
E
VH269868
A
B
C
D
E
VH269871
2
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Teacher Items
VH269921
8. In your mathematics class this year, how often do your students use a computer or
other digital device (excluding hand-held calculators) to do each of the
following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Practice or review
mathematics topics
b. Extend mathematics
learning with
enrichment activities
c. Research mathematics
topics on the Internet
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH269922
A
B
C
D
E
VH269923
A
B
C
D
E
VH269924
VH269925
9. In your mathematics class this year, how often do you do each of the following with
individual students to assess their progress in mathematics? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Regularly discuss each
student’s current level
of performance with
them
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH269926
A
B
C
D
E
VH269928
A
B
C
D
E
VH269930
A
B
C
D
E
VH269931
3
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics Teacher Items
VH270256
10. In your mathematics class this year, do you use any of the following instructional
materials? Select one circle in each row.
a. Textbooks provided by your district or
school
b. Other materials provided by your district or
school
c. Materials found on the Internet
d. Other materials (Please specify):
_____________________________
Yes
No
A
B
VH270257
A
B
VH270258
A
B
VH270259
A
B
VH270260
VH270271
11. Thinking about your fourth-grade mathematics classes this year, how much
emphasis did you place on teaching your students each of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Determine what the
problem is asking and
the best way to solve
it
b. Use alternate methods
to solve problems
when the first method
does not work
c. Explain ones thinking
and make connections
between models and
equations
d. Make assumptions and
approximations
e. Represent a problem
situation with
numbers, words,
pictures, or charts
f. Understand tools for
problem solving and
limitations of use
g. Use clear and precise
language when
students are discussing
their problem solving
and reasoning
No
emphasis
Very little
emphasis
Some
emphasis
Quite a bit
of emphasis
A lot of
emphasis
A
B
C
D
E
VH270272
A
B
C
D
E
VH270274
A
B
C
D
E
VH270275
A
B
C
D
E
VH270276
A
B
C
D
E
VH270277
A
B
C
D
E
VH270278
A
B
C
D
E
VH270279
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VH270305
12. Suppose your students did very well on their last mathematics test. How likely do
you think each of the following explanations is in this situation? Select one circle in
each row.
a. My students did well
because they studied
and were prepared.
b. My students did well
because they put in a
lot of effort.
c. My students did well
because they always
do well on tests.
d. My students did well
because I taught the
concepts well.
e. My students did well
because they guessed
well on the test.
f. My students did well
because they are just
good at math.
Not at all
likely
Not likely
Somewhat
likely
Quite likely
Extremely
likely
A
B
C
D
E
VH270306
A
B
C
D
E
VH270307
A
B
C
D
E
VH270308
A
B
C
D
E
VH270309
A
B
C
D
E
VH270311
A
B
C
D
E
VH270313
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VH270361
13. In your mathematics classes this year, how often did you encourage your students
to participate in mathematics activities outside of school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH270362
14. In this school year, how many times did you provide direct opportunities for your
students to participate in mathematics activities outside of school?
A Never
B Once
C Two or three times
D Four or five times
E More than five times
VH262652
15. In your school, how severe is each problem? Select one circle in each row.
a. The school building needs
significant repair.
b. Classrooms are
overcrowded.
c. Teachers have too many
teaching hours.
d. Teachers do not have
adequate workspace (e.g.,
for preparation,
collaboration, or meeting
with students).
e. Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies.
Not a problem
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
A
B
C
D
VH262653
A
B
C
D
VH262654
A
B
C
D
VH262655
A
B
C
D
VH262656
A
B
C
D
VH262657
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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Mathematics
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for
mathematics instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class, please
choose a single class to use as the basis for answering the questions about
classroom organization.
L2TQ-COIM
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VC311698
1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class?
A I do not teach mathematics to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including mathematics.
C The only subject I teach is mathematics.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching mathematics.
VF017603
2. How many students are in this class?
A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more
VB543515
3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical
week?
A Less than 3 hours
B At least 3 hours, but less than 5 hours
C At least 5 hours, but less than 7 hours
D 7 or more hours
HE002412
4. Are students assigned to this class by ability?
A Yes
B No
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HE001104
5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of
ability?
A Yes
B No
HE001130
6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in mathematics? Select one
circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Problem sets
c. Short (e.g., a phrase or
sentence) or long (e.g.,
several sentences or
paragraphs) written
responses
d. Individual or group projects
or presentations
Once or twice Once or twice Once or twice
a year
a month
a week
A
B
C
D
HE001131
A
B
C
D
HE001132
A
B
C
D
HE001133
A
B
C
D
HE001134
HE001106
7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in
this class each day?
A None
B 15 minutes
C 30 minutes
D 45 minutes
E One hour
F More than one hour
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VB543554
8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematics
lessons?
A Unrestricted use
B Restricted use
C Calculators are not permitted.
VB535973
9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons?
A None
B Basic four-function (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
C Scientific (not graphing)
D Graphing
VB535974
10. When you give students a mathematics test or quiz, how often do they use a
calculator?
A Never
B Sometimes
C Always
L2TQ-COIM
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TO044600
11. Think about your plans for this mathematics class for the entire year. How much emphasis did
you or will you give each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Numbers and operations
Measurement
Geometry
Data analysis, statistics, and
probability
e. Algebra and functions
Little or no
emphasis
Moderate
emphasis
Heavy emphasis
A
B
C
ID110366
A
B
C
ID110367
A
B
C
ID110368
A
B
C
VC767633
A
B
C
VC767634
VB543516
12. Are computers available for use by you or your students?
A Yes, computers are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers at school.
L2TQ-COIM
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VC976333
13. In your eighth-grade mathematics class this year, how often do your students use a computer or
other technological resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Practice or review
mathematics topics on the
computer
b. Extend mathematics
learning with enrichment
activities on the computer
c. Research a mathematics
topic on the computer
d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes
e. Use a graphing program
f. Play mathematics
computer games
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC976334
A
B
C
D
VC976335
A
B
C
D
VF018146
A
B
C
D
VC976339
A
B
C
D
VC976353
A
B
C
D
VC976355
VC976295
14. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for mathematics
instruction?
A I do not have the resources I need.
B I have some of the resources I need.
C I have most of the resources I need.
D I have all of the resources I need.
L2TQ-COIM
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VC976362
15. When you teach mathematics to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
d. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
e. Pace my teaching
differently for some
students
L2TQ-COIM
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976363
A
B
C
D
VC976364
A
B
C
D
VC976365
A
B
C
D
VC976366
A
B
C
D
VC976367
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VC976303
16. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in
mathematics? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs and to
reflect the student’s
future goals
L2TQ-COIM
Never or
hardly ever
A few times
a year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VC976304
A
B
C
D
E
VC976305
A
B
C
D
E
VC976306
A
B
C
D
E
VC976307
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Teacher Items
VH240054
1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class?
A I do not teach mathematics to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including mathematics.
C The only subject I teach is mathematics.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching mathematics.
VH261160
2. How many students are in this class? Enter the number of students.
VH336581
3. In a typical week, about how much time in total do you spend with this class on
mathematics instruction? Enter the hours and minutes.
hours and
minutes per week
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VH336584
4. Are students assigned to this class by achievement level?
A Yes
B No
VH269351
5. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in
mathematics? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Small project-based
assignments
c. Individual students
collaborating on group
assignments
Once or twice Once or twice Once or twice
a year
a month
a week
A
B
C
D
VH269353
A
B
C
D
VH269357
A
B
C
D
VH336538
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics Teacher Items
VH269858
6. In your mathematics class this year, how often do you use assessment results to do
each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the progress
your students have
made toward
individually set goals
b. Adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
current learning needs
of individual students
c. Adjust your teaching
strategies to reflect
your instructional
objectives for the
classroom
d. Discuss class progress
with school
administrators
e. Discuss class progress
with other colleagues
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH269862
A
B
C
D
E
VH269864
A
B
C
D
E
VH269865
A
B
C
D
E
VH269868
A
B
C
D
E
VH269871
VH269921
7. In your mathematics class this year, how often do your students use a computer or
other digital device (excluding hand-held calculators) to do each of the
following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Practice or review
mathematics topics
b. Extend mathematics
learning with
enrichment activities
c. Research mathematics
topics on the Internet
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VH269922
A
B
C
D
E
VH269923
A
B
C
D
E
VH269924
3
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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VH269925
8. In your mathematics class this year, how often do you do each of the following with
individual students to assess their progress in mathematics? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Regularly discuss each
student’s current level
of performance with
them
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH269926
A
B
C
D
E
VH269928
A
B
C
D
E
VH269930
A
B
C
D
E
VH269931
VH270256
9. In your mathematics class this year, do you use any of the following instructional
materials? Select one circle in each row.
a. Textbooks provided by your district or
school
b. Other materials provided by your district or
school
c. Materials found on the Internet
d. Other materials (Please specify):
_____________________________
4
Yes
No
A
B
VH270257
A
B
VH270258
A
B
VH270259
A
B
VH270260
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VH270281
10. Thinking about your eighth-grade mathematics classes this year, how much
emphasis did you place on teaching your students each of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Make assumptions and
approximations
b. Use models to explain
calculations
c. Represent a problem
situation in multiple
ways including
numbers, words,
pictures, and charts
d. Evaluate a
problem-solving
process
e. Create equations
f. Relate what your
students know to the
real world and make
sense of it
mathematically
g. Use appropriate
terminology when
referring to the
number system,
functions, geometric
figures, and data
displays
h. Examine patterns in
tables and graphs to
generate equations and
describe relationships
No
emphasis
Very little
emphasis
Some
emphasis
Quite a bit
of emphasis
A lot of
emphasis
A
B
C
D
E
VH270282
A
B
C
D
E
VH270284
A
B
C
D
E
VH270285
A
B
C
D
E
VH270286
A
B
C
D
E
VH270288
A
B
C
D
E
VH270289
A
B
C
D
E
VH270290
A
B
C
D
E
VH270292
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VH270305
11. Suppose your students did very well on their last mathematics test. How likely do
you think each of the following explanations is in this situation? Select one circle in
each row.
a. My students did well
because they studied
and were prepared.
b. My students did well
because they put in a
lot of effort.
c. My students did well
because they always
do well on tests.
d. My students did well
because I taught the
concepts well.
e. My students did well
because they guessed
well on the test.
f. My students did well
because they are just
good at math.
Not at all
likely
Not likely
Somewhat
likely
Quite likely
Extremely
likely
A
B
C
D
E
VH270306
A
B
C
D
E
VH270307
A
B
C
D
E
VH270308
A
B
C
D
E
VH270309
A
B
C
D
E
VH270311
A
B
C
D
E
VH270313
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VH270361
12. In your mathematics classes this year, how often did you encourage your students
to participate in mathematics activities outside of school?
A Never
B About once or twice a year
C About once or twice a month
D About once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VH270362
13. In this school year, how many times did you provide direct opportunities for your
students to participate in mathematics activities outside of school?
A Never
B Once
C Two or three times
D Four or five times
E More than five times
VH262652
14. In your school, how severe is each problem? Select one circle in each row.
a. The school building needs
significant repair.
b. Classrooms are
overcrowded.
c. Teachers have too many
teaching hours.
d. Teachers do not have
adequate workspace (e.g.,
for preparation,
collaboration, or meeting
with students).
e. Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies.
Not a problem
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
A
B
C
D
VH262653
A
B
C
D
VH262654
A
B
C
D
VH262655
A
B
C
D
VH262656
A
B
C
D
VH262657
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539
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The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for science
instruction. If you teach more than one fourth-grade class, please choose a single
class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
L1TQ-COIS
1
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VB598092
1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Select one circle.
A I do not teach science to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including science.
C The only subject I teach is science.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching science.
VF017603
2. How many students are in this class?
A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more
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VH142009
3. In a typical week, how much time do you spend teaching science to the students
in this class? Enter the hours and minutes.
________ hours and ________ minutes per week
VH142206
4. Are students assigned to this class by achievement level?
A Yes
B No
VF633144
5. To what extent do you use each of the following student groupings for science instruction in your
classroom? Select one circle in each row.
a. Groupings based on
students’ interest in
science/science-related
topics
b. Groupings based on
students’ learning
preferences or styles
c. Groupings based on
students’ readiness or
current achievement level
L1TQ-COIS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF633146
A
B
C
D
VF633149
A
B
C
D
VF633150
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VB610542
6.. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Select one circle
in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Short written responses
(e.g., a phrase or sentence)
c. Long written responses
(e.g., several sentences or
paragraphs)
d. Performance-based
assessments
e. Group projects
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VB610543
A
B
C
D
VB610544
A
B
C
D
VB610545
A
B
C
D
VH157952
A
B
C
D
VH157953
VB608618
7. In this class, about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of science? Select
one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Life science
Earth and space science
Physical science
Engineering and
technology
L1TQ-COIS
None
Little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VB608619
A
B
C
D
VC759072
A
B
C
D
VB608621
A
B
C
D
VC759073
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VC767836
8.. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Read a science textbook
b. Read a book or magazine
about science
c. Work with other students
on a science activity or
project
d. Prepare a written science
report
e. Watch a movie, video, or
DVD about science
f. Watch a science teacher do
a science activity
g. Do hands-on activities or
investigations in science
h. Talk about the
measurements and results
from students’ hands-on
activities
i. Take a science test or quiz
j. Identify questions that can
be addressed through
scientific investigations
k. Discuss the kinds of
problems that engineers
can solve
l. Figure out different ways to
solve a science problem
m. Present what they have
learned about science
L1TQ-COIS
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC767837
A
B
C
D
VC767838
A
B
C
D
VC767839
A
B
C
D
VC767841
A
B
C
D
VC767843
A
B
C
D
VC767845
A
B
C
D
VC767846
A
B
C
D
VC767849
A
B
C
D
VC767850
A
B
C
D
VC767851
A
B
C
D
VC767852
A
B
C
D
VC767854
A
B
C
D
VC767856
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VC970876
9.. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to your
fourth-grade class? Select one circle in each row.
a. Increase students’ interest
in science
b. Increase awareness of the
importance of science in
daily life
c. Learn about applications of
science to environmental
issues
d. Teach scientific facts and
principles
e. Teach scientific methods
f. Equip students with the
knowledge and skills
needed for studying science
in upper grade levels
g. Develop systematic
observation skills
h. Develop inquiry skills
i. Develop skills in lab
techniques
j. Develop problem-solving
skills
k. Develop scientific writing
skills
L1TQ-COIS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC970917
A
B
C
D
VC970928
A
B
C
D
VC970930
A
B
C
D
VC970919
A
B
C
D
VC970920
A
B
C
D
VF633172
A
B
C
D
VC970929
A
B
C
D
VC970923
A
B
C
D
VC970926
A
B
C
D
VF654319
A
B
C
D
VC970931
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VF633196
10. To what extent does your school system (including your school and school district) provide the
following to you? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science textbooks
(including digital forms,
such as online textbooks)
b. Science magazines and
books (including digital
forms, such as online
magazines and books)
c. Supplies or equipment for
science demonstrations
d. Supplies or equipment for
science labs
e. Space to conduct science
labs
f. Computers for students’
use in class
g. Computer labs
h. Computers for teachers’
use
i. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
j. Audiovisual materials
k. Science kits
l. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)
L1TQ-COIS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF633197
A
B
C
D
VF633198
A
B
C
D
VF633199
A
B
C
D
VF633200
A
B
C
D
VF633201
A
B
C
D
VF633208
A
B
C
D
VF633203
A
B
C
D
VF633204
A
B
C
D
VF633205
A
B
C
D
VF633206
A
B
C
D
VF633207
A
B
C
D
VF633202
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VC971957
11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for fourth-grade science
instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector (device
that connects to a
computer to display
presentations or
demonstrate lessons, such
as an LCD)
e. CD-ROM
f. Online software
g. Digital music device
(pocket-sized music player
used to listen to or create
audio files, such as an MP3
player)
h. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit television
i. DVD player and DVDs
j. Digital camera
k. Graphing calculator
l. Handheld device
(pocket-sized computing
device, such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)
m. Data collection sensors/
probes (tool that connects
to a handheld device or
graphing calculator and
detects motion, pH,
temperature, light)
n. Online course management
system (web-based
software used to organize
information, assignments,
grades, and discussions)
o. Digital whiteboard
(computerized display
panels that can respond to
fingertip command and
creates a shared interactive
space, akin to traditional
chalkboards)
L1TQ-COIS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC973470
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
VC973471
VH157962
A
B
C
D
VC973473
A
B
C
D
VC973474
A
B
C
D
VC973475
A
B
C
D
VC973476
A
B
C
D
VC973477
A
B
C
D
VC973478
A
B
C
D
VC973479
A
B
C
D
VC973480
A
B
C
D
VC973481
A
B
C
D
VC973482
A
B
C
D
VC973483
A
B
C
D
VC973484
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HE001022
12. Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system
provides you with the instructional materials and other resources you need to
teach your class?
A I get all the resources I need.
B I get most of the resources I need.
C I get some of the resources I need.
D I don’t get any of the resources I need.
VC767811
13. When you teach science to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Vary the pace of
instruction for some
students
d. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
e. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
L1TQ-COIS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC767814
A
B
C
D
VC767820
A
B
C
D
VF633254
A
B
C
D
VC767823
A
B
C
D
VC767824
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VC767810
14. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and
evaluate their progress in science?
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
VC767829
15. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in
science? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs and to
reflect the student’s
future goals
L1TQ-COIS
Never or
hardly ever
A few times
a year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VC767830
A
B
C
D
E
VC767831
A
B
C
D
E
VC767832
A
B
C
D
E
VC767834
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VH142241
16. In addition to your regular classroom instruction, how often do you use the following to engage
fourth-grade students in learning science? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips
(including museums, zoos,
aquariums, science centers, and
other similar sites)
L1TQ-COIS
Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
VH142242
A
B
C
VH142244
A
B
C
VH142243
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The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for science
instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class, please choose a single
class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
L2TQ-COIS
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VB598092
1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Select one circle.
A I do not teach science to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including science.
C The only subject I teach is science.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching science.
VF017603
2. How many students are in this class?
A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more
L2TQ-COIS
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VH142009
3. In a typical week, how much time do you spend teaching science to the students
in this class? Enter the hours and minutes.
________ hours and ________ minutes per week
VH142206
4. Are students assigned to this class by achievement level?
A Yes
B No
VF633144
5. To what extent do you use each of the following student groupings for science instruction in your
classroom? Select one circle in each row.
a. Groupings based on
students’ interest in
science/science-related
topics
b. Groupings based on
students’ learning
preferences or styles
c. Groupings based on
students’ readiness or
current achievement level
L2TQ-COIS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF633146
A
B
C
D
VF633149
A
B
C
D
VF633150
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VB610542
6.. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Select one circle
in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Multiple-choice tests
b. Short written responses
(e.g., a phrase or sentence)
c. Long written responses
(e.g., several sentences or
paragraphs)
d. Performance-based
assessments
e. Group projects
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VB610543
A
B
C
D
VB610544
A
B
C
D
VB610545
A
B
C
D
VH157952
A
B
C
D
VH157953
VB608618
7. In this class, about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of science? Select
one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Life science
Earth and space science
Physical science
Engineering and
technology
L2TQ-COIS
None
Little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VB608619
A
B
C
D
VC759072
A
B
C
D
VB608621
A
B
C
D
VC759073
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VC767836
8.. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Read a science textbook
b. Read a book or magazine
about science
c. Work with other students
on a science activity or
project
d. Prepare a written science
report
e. Watch a movie, video, or
DVD about science
f. Watch a science teacher do
a science activity
g. Do hands-on activities or
investigations in science
h. Talk about the
measurements and results
from students’ hands-on
activities
i. Take a science test or quiz
j. Identify questions that can
be addressed through
scientific investigations
k. Discuss the kinds of
problems that engineers
can solve
l. Figure out different ways to
solve a science problem
m. Present what they have
learned about science
L2TQ-COIS
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC767837
A
B
C
D
VC767838
A
B
C
D
VC767839
A
B
C
D
VC767841
A
B
C
D
VC767843
A
B
C
D
VC767845
A
B
C
D
VC767846
A
B
C
D
VC767849
A
B
C
D
VC767850
A
B
C
D
VC767851
A
B
C
D
VC767852
A
B
C
D
VC767854
A
B
C
D
VC767856
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VC976013
9.. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to your
eighth-grade class? Select one circle in each row.
a. Increase students’ interest
in science
b. Increase awareness of the
importance of science in
daily life
c. Learn about applications of
science to environmental
issues
d. Teach scientific facts and
principles
e. Teach scientific methods
f. Equip students with the
knowledge and skills
needed for studying science
in upper grade levels
g. Develop systematic
observation skills
h. Develop inquiry skills
i. Develop skills in lab
techniques
j. Develop problem-solving
skills
k. Develop scientific writing
skills
L2TQ-COIS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976015
A
B
C
D
VC976023
A
B
C
D
VC976026
A
B
C
D
VC976017
A
B
C
D
VC976018
A
B
C
D
VF633272
A
B
C
D
VC976025
A
B
C
D
VC976020
A
B
C
D
VC976022
A
B
C
D
VF654412
A
B
C
D
VC976027
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VF633196
10. To what extent does your school system (including your school and school district) provide the
following to you? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science textbooks
(including digital forms,
such as online textbooks)
b. Science magazines and
books (including digital
forms, such as online
magazines and books)
c. Supplies or equipment for
science demonstrations
d. Supplies or equipment for
science labs
e. Space to conduct science
labs
f. Computers for students’
use in class
g. Computer labs
h. Computers for teachers’
use
i. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
j. Audiovisual materials
k. Science kits
l. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)
L2TQ-COIS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF633197
A
B
C
D
VF633198
A
B
C
D
VF633199
A
B
C
D
VF633200
A
B
C
D
VF633201
A
B
C
D
VF633208
A
B
C
D
VF633203
A
B
C
D
VF633204
A
B
C
D
VF633205
A
B
C
D
VF633206
A
B
C
D
VF633207
A
B
C
D
VF633202
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VC976046
11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for eighth-grade science
instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector (device
that connects to a
computer to display
presentations or
demonstrate lessons, such
as an LCD)
e. CD-ROM
f. Online software
g. Digital music device
(pocket-sized music player
used to listen to or create
audio files, such as an MP3
player)
h. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit television
i. DVD player and DVDs
j. Digital camera
k. Graphing calculator
l. Handheld device
(pocket-sized computing
device, such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)
m. Data collection sensors/
probes (tool that connects
to a handheld device or
graphing calculator and
detects motion, pH,
temperature, light)
n. Online course management
system (web-based
software used to organize
information, assignments,
grades, and discussions)
o. Digital whiteboard
(computerized display
panels that can respond to
fingertip command and
creates a shared interactive
space, akin to traditional
chalkboards)
L2TQ-COIS
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976050
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
VC976051
VH157981
A
B
C
D
VC976054
A
B
C
D
VC976056
A
B
C
D
VC976057
A
B
C
D
VC976059
A
B
C
D
VC976061
A
B
C
D
VC976063
A
B
C
D
VC976067
A
B
C
D
VC976068
A
B
C
D
VC976071
A
B
C
D
VC976072
A
B
C
D
VC976073
A
B
C
D
VC976075
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VC976076
12. In your eighth-grade class, how often do your students use a computer or other technological
resources to do each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
hardly ever
a. Conduct a search for
science information
b. Simulate a physical or
biological process or see
how something works (for
example, how planets orbit
the sun, how gas expands)
c. Make a chart or graph that
shows results of science
projects
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC976080
A
B
C
D
VC976081
A
B
C
D
VC976084
HE001022
13. Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system
provides you with the instructional materials and other resources you need to
teach your class?
A I get all the resources I need.
B I get most of the resources I need.
C I get some of the resources I need.
D I don’t get any of the resources I need.
L2TQ-COIS
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VC976085
14.. When you teach science to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for
some students
c. Vary the pace of
instruction for some
students
d. Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
e. Set different achievement
standards for some
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC976086
A
B
C
D
VC976088
A
B
C
D
VF640396
A
B
C
D
VC976092
A
B
C
D
VC976094
VC767810
15. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and
evaluate their progress in science?
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
L2TQ-COIS
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VC767829
16.. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their progress in
science? Select one circle in each row.
a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs and to
reflect the student’s
future goals
Never or
hardly ever
A few times
a year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VC767830
A
B
C
D
E
VC767831
A
B
C
D
E
VC767832
A
B
C
D
E
VC767834
VH142282
17. In addition to your regular classroom instruction, how often do you use the following to engage
eighth-grade students in learning science? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips
(including museums, zoos,
aquariums, science centers, and
other similar sites)
L2TQ-COIS
Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
VH142283
A
B
C
VH142284
A
B
C
VH142285
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The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for writing
instruction. If you teach more than one fourth-grade class, please choose a single class to use
as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
VE217585
1. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for writing
instruction? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. Computer
A
B
C
D
VE607121
b. Digital projector (device that
connects to a computer to display
presentations or demonstrate
lessons, such as an LCD)
A
B
C
D
VE217590
c. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
A
B
C
D
VE217591
d. Digital media device (e.g., e-book
reader, tablet computer, or other
portable media player)
A
B
C
D
VE607122
e. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit
television
A
B
C
D
VE217594
f. Online content (e.g., online
applications, podcasts, or streaming
videos)
A
B
C
D
VE607123
g. Digital whiteboard (computerized
display panel that responds to
fingertip commands and creates a
shared interactive space, akin to
a traditional chalkboard)
A
B
C
D
VE634286
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VE087389
2. Which statement best describes computer availability for your writing instruction?
A There is no computer for student use.
B There is one computer shared by all students.
C More than three students share one computer.
D Two or three students share one computer.
E Each student has a computer.
VE087398
3. Do you have access to the Internet when you teach writing to your students?
A Yes, always
B Yes, sometimes
C No
VE088134
4. How often do you ask your students to write for each of the following purposes?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
or hardly
ever
A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
At least
once a
week
a. Explain (e.g., provide information
about a topic or steps in a process)
A
B
C
D
VE088137
b. Persuade (e.g., convince someone to
do something)
A
B
C
D
VE088140
c. Convey personal experience
A
B
C
D
VE607125
d. Convey imagined experience
A
B
C
D
VE607084
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VE088048
5. How often do you ask your students to write to each of the following audiences? Fill in
one oval on each line.
Never
or hardly
ever
A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
At least
once a
week
a. Family members
A
B
C
D
VE088059
b. School officials
A
B
C
D
VE088062
c. Other students
A
B
C
D
VE088085
d. Community organizations,
government officials, or businesses
A
B
C
D
VE451443
VE088149
6. How often do you ask your students to write the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
or hardly
ever
A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
At least
once a
week
a. Reports
A
B
C
D
VE607126
b. Letters
A
B
C
D
VE088152
c. Speeches
A
B
C
D
VE088154
d. Essays
A
B
C
D
VE607128
e. Stories
A
B
C
D
VE088156
f. Poems
A
B
C
D
VE088157
g. Journal entries
A
B
C
D
VE088158
h. Book reviews
A
B
C
D
VE088160
i. Multi-step instructions
A
B
C
D
VE088161
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VE607132
7. How often do you allow your students to choose the topic they use in a writing
assignment?
A Never
B Less than half of the time
C About half of the time
D More than half of the time
VE607094
8. How often do you give writing assignments of the following length? Fill in one oval on
each line.
Never
or hardly
ever
A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
a. At least half a page
A
B
C
D
E
VE607111
b. One page
A
B
C
D
E
VE607112
c. More than one page
A
B
C
D
E
VE607113
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VE088166
9. Overall, what percentage of your instructional time teaching writing is spent on each of
the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
0–10%
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
a. Development of ideas
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE088173
b. Organization of ideas
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE088174
c. Effectiveness of expression
(e.g., sentence variety, word
choice, tone)
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE088175
d. Mechanics and conventions
(e.g., spelling, grammar,
punctuation)
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE088177
e. Processes for planning
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE627331
f. Collaboration with peers in
writing
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE627332
g. Processes for revising
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE627333
VE607144
10. During the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend participating in workshops or
training sessions on writing?
A0
B 1–8
C 9–32
D 33–80
E More than 80
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VE032921
11. During the past two years, have you written outside of school for publication or public
presentation?
A Yes
B No
VE088348
12. How often do you ask your students to do the following when you ask them to write
about something? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
Always
or hardly
or almost
ever
Sometimes Very often
always
a. Use a computer for drafting and
revising their writing
A
B
C
D
VE088361
b. Use a computer to complete writing
that is started by hand
A
B
C
D
VE088363
c. Use the Internet to get information
for their writing
A
B
C
D
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sound, or video files for their writing
A
B
C
D
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the keyboarding skills expected of your fourth-grade students?
A No typing skill is expected because we do not give formal keyboarding instruction.
B Two-finger typing
C Basic touch-typing
D Rapid and accurate touch-typing
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14. Which of the following word processing tools are your fourth-grade students expected to
be able to use for writing? Fill in ovals for all that apply.
A Copy, cut, paste
B Spell-check
C Thesaurus
D Formatting tools (e.g., bold, underline, italics)
E My fourth-grade students are not expected to use any of the word processing tools
listed above.
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grade/evaluation is based on each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
0–10%
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
a. Development of ideas
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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(e.g., sentence variety, word
choice, tone)
A
B
C
D
E
F
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d. Mechanics and conventions
(e.g., spelling, grammar,
punctuation)
A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
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f. Collaboration with peers
in writing
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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II: Classroom
Classroom Organization
Organization and
and Instruction
Instruction –– Writing
Writing
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The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for writing
instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class, please choose a single class to use
instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class, please choose a single class to use
as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
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1. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for writing
1. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for writing
instruction? Fill in one oval on each line.
instruction? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not at
Not
allat
all
Small
Small
extent
extent
Moderate
Moderate
extent
extent
Large
Large
extent
extent
a. Desktop computer
a. Desktop computer
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b. Laptop computer
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c. Tablet PC (notebook-like computer
c. Tablet PC (notebook-like computer
that allows users to write or draw
that allows users to write or draw
through the use of a stylus or touch
through the use of a stylus or touchscreen)
screen)
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d. Digital projector (device that
d. Digital projector (device that
connects to a computer to display
connects to a computer to display
presentations or demonstrate
presentations or demonstrate
lessons, such as an LCD)
lessons, such as an LCD)
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e. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
e. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
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f. Digital media device (e.g., pocketf. Digital media device (e.g., pocketsized music player, e-book reader,
sized music player, e-book reader,
or other portable media player)
or other portable media player)
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g. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit
g. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit
television
television
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h. Online content (e.g., online software,
h. Online content (e.g., online software,
podcasts, or streaming videos)
podcasts, or streaming videos)
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is no computer for student use.
There
There is no computer for student use.
is one computer shared by all students.
There
There is one computer shared by all students.
than three students share one computer.
More
More than three students share one computer.
or three students share one computer.
Two
Two or three students share one computer.
student has a computer.
Each
Each student has a computer.
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3. Do you have access to the Internet when you teach writing to your students?
3. Do you have access to the Internet when you teach writing to your students?
always
Yes,
Yes, always
Yes, sometimes
Yes, sometimes
No
No
4. How often do you ask your students to write for each of the following purposes?
4. How often do you ask your students to write for each of the following purposes?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Fill in one oval on each line.
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Never
orNever
hardly
or ever
hardly
ever
A few
A fewa
times
times
year a
year
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
montha
month
At least
At
least
once
a
once
weeka
week
a. Explain (e.g., provide information
a. Explain (e.g., provide information
about a topic or steps in a process)
about a topic or steps in a process)
b. Persuade (e.g., convince someone to
b. Persuade (e.g., convince someone to
do something)
do something)
c. Convey experience (e.g., write about
c. Convey experience (e.g., write about
personal or imagined experiences)
personal or imagined experiences)
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5. How often do you ask your students to write to each of the following audiences? Fill in
5. How often do you ask your students to write to each of the following audiences? Fill in
one oval on each line.
one oval on each line.
Never
orNever
hardly
or ever
hardly
ever
A few
A fewa
times
times
year a
year
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
montha
month
At least
At
least
once
a
once
weeka
week
a. Family members
a. Family members
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b. School officials
b. School officials
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c. Other students
c. Other students
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d. Community organizations,
d. Community organizations,
government officials, or businesses
government officials, or businesses
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6. How often do you ask your students to write the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
6. How often do you ask your students to write the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
orNever
hardly
or ever
hardly
ever
A few
A fewa
times
times
year a
year
Once or
Once
twiceor
a
twice
montha
month
At least
At
least
once
a
once
weeka
week
a. Informational essays
a. Informational essays
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b. Letters
b. Letters
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c. Speeches
c. Speeches
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d. Personal essays
d. Personal essays
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e. Stories
e. Stories
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f. Poems
f. Poems
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g. Journal entries
g. Journal entries
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h. Book reviews
h. Book reviews
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i. Multi-step instructions
i. Multi-step instructions
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7. How often do you allow your students to choose the form (e.g., stories, poems, essays)
they use in a writing assignment?
they use in a writing assignment?
Never
Never
Less than half of the time
Less than half of the time
About half of the time
About
half of the time
More than half of the time
More than half of the time
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8. Overall, what percentage of your instructional time teaching writing is spent on each of
8. Overall, what percentage of your instructional time teaching writing is spent on each of
the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Development of ideas
a. Development of ideas
b. Organization of ideas
b. Organization of ideas
c. Effectiveness of expression
c. Effectiveness of expression
(e.g., sentence variety, word
(e.g., sentence variety, word
choice, tone)
choice, tone)
d. Mechanics and conventions
d. Mechanics and conventions
(e.g., spelling, grammar,
(e.g., spelling, grammar,
punctuation)
punctuation)
0–10%
11–25% 26–50% 51–75%
76–90%
Over
90%
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9. During the past two years, which describes your participation in workshops or training
9. During the past two years, which describes your participation in workshops or training
sessions on writing?
sessions on writing?
not attend any workshops about writing.
II did
did not attend any workshops about writing.
workshops that met for less than a day.
II attended
attended workshops that met for less than a day.
workshops that met for a full day.
II attended
attended workshops that met for a full day.
workshops that met for more than one day.
II attended
attended workshops that met for more than one day.
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10. During the past two years, have you written outside of school for publication or public
presentation?
presentation?
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No
No
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11. How often do you ask your students to do the following when you ask them to write
11. How often do you ask your students to do the following when you ask them to write
about something? Fill in one oval on each line.
about something? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
Always
orNever
hardly
orAlways
almost
or ever
hardly Sometimes Very often oralways
almost
ever
Sometimes Very often
always
a. Use a computer for drafting and
a. Use a computer for drafting and
revising their writing
revising their writing
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b. Use a computer to complete writing
b. Use a computer to complete writing
that is started by hand
that is started by hand
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c. Use word processing tools to check
c. Use word processing tools to check
spelling or use a dictionary or
spelling or use a dictionary or
thesaurus
thesaurus
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d. Use the Internet to get information
d. Use the Internet to get information
for their writing
for their writing
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e. Assess their own writing by using a
e. Assess their own writing by using a
specific rubric
specific rubric
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f. Assess the writing of other students
f. Assess the writing of other students
by using rubrics
by using rubrics
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12. How often do you use computers as part of your delivery of classroom instruction to your
12. How often do you use computers as part of your delivery of classroom instruction to your
students (excluding planning)?
students (excluding planning)?
Never or hardly ever
Never or hardly ever
Sometimes
Sometimes
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13. Based on keyboarding instruction at your school, which of the following best describes
13. Based on keyboarding instruction at your school, which of the following best describes
the keyboarding skills expected of students at the grade level you teach?
the keyboarding skills expected of students at the grade level you teach?
typing skill is expected because we do not give formal keyboarding instruction.
No
No typing skill is expected because we do not give formal keyboarding instruction.
Two-finger typing
1
Two-finger typing
touch-typing
Basic
Basic touch-typing
Rapid and accurate touch-typing
Rapid and accurate touch-typing
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14. When grading/evaluating your students’ writing, approximately what percentage of the
14. When grading/evaluating your students’ writing, approximately what percentage of the
grade/evaluation is based on each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
grade/evaluation is based on each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
0–10%
11–25% 26–50% 51–75%
76–90%
Over
90%
a. Development of ideas
a. Development of ideas
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b. Organization of ideas
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c. Effectiveness of expression
c. Effectiveness of expression
(e.g., sentence variety, word
(e.g., sentence variety, word
choice, tone)
choice, tone)
d. Mechanics and conventions
d. Mechanics and conventions
(e.g., spelling, grammar,
(e.g., spelling, grammar,
punctuation)
punctuation)
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Teacher Items
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1. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you give the following
writing assignments to your students? Select one circle in each row.
a. Assignments that
students have to
complete under a
strict time limit
b. Assignments that
students have to
complete within one
session
c. Assignments that are
designed for students
to work on over
extended periods of
time (for example,
several class periods)
d. Assignments that
students have to
complete together
with other students
e. Assignments of at
least a couple of pages
(e.g., a paper or report)
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
VH314220
A
B
C
D
E
VH314222
A
B
C
D
E
VH314224
A
B
C
D
E
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1
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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2. How often do you ask your students to write for each of the following purposes? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Explain (i.e., provide
information about a
topic or steps in a
process)
b. Persuade (i.e.,
convince someone to
do something)
c. Convey real
experience (i.e., write
about factual events or
personal experiences)
d. Convey imagined
experience (i.e., tell a
fictional story)
e. Summarize (i.e., write
a summary of a longer
text or story)
f. Analyze (i.e., collect
and describe evidence
for an issue or
argument)
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
VH242693
A
B
C
D
E
VH314053
A
B
C
D
E
VH314054
A
B
C
D
E
VH314055
A
B
C
D
E
VH314056
2
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing Teacher Items
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3. How often do you ask your students to do the following when you ask them to write
about something? Select one circle in each row.
a. Use a computer or
other digital device for
drafting and revising
their writing
b. Use a computer or
other digital device to
complete writing that
is started by hand
c. Use word processing
tools to check spelling
or use a dictionary or
thesaurus
d. Use the Internet to get
information for their
writing
e. Assess their own
writing by using a
specific rubric
f. Assess the writing of
other students by
using rubrics
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
VH242732
A
B
C
D
E
VH242736
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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4. In your English/language arts class this year, how much time have you devoted to
teaching your students each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Writing a paper using
correct grammar
b. Writing a paper
without spelling
mistakes
c. Writing clear and
complete sentences
d. Choosing words in
students’ writing that
will effectively
communicate ideas
e. Judging the reliability
of an online source for
use in their writing
(e.g., whether a source
from the Internet is
biased)
f. Crediting others for
their ideas in their
writing (e.g., citing
sources, using
endnotes and
footnotes in reports)
No time
Very little
time
Some time
Quite a bit
of time
A lot of
time
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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5. In your English/language arts class this year, how much time have you devoted to
teaching your students each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Typing a longer text
(several paragraphs)
with few errors using a
keyboard
b. Typing a longer text
(several paragraphs)
with few errors using a
virtual keyboard on a
touch screen
c. Using a stylus to write
or edit their writing on
a tablet
d. Using a spell-check in
word processing
software
e. Finding words to use
in their writing from
the thesaurus in word
processing software
f. Applying cut, copy,
and paste using the
keyboard or mouse
No time
Very little
time
Some time
Quite a bit
of time
A lot of
time
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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6. In your English/language arts class this year, how much time have you devoted to
teaching your students each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Creating an outline
prior to writing
b. Writing a
well-organized essay
c. Writing a paragraph
with a clear topic
sentence
d. Coming up with ideas
about what to write
for a timed writing
task
e. Starting an essay with
a clear introduction
f. Ending an essay with a
strong conclusion
No time
Very little
time
Some time
Quite a bit
of time
A lot of
time
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
VH316241
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
VH316243
A
B
C
D
E
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7. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you do each of the
following when teaching writing? Select one circle in each row.
a. Ask students to work
in small groups to
share and revise their
writing
b. Ask students to write
more than one draft
for a writing
assignment
c. Demonstrate for the
class how to plan
writing
d. Use student work to
demonstrate how to
revise writing
Never or
hardly ever
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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8. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you use each of the
following to assess student progress in writing? Select one circle in each row.
a. Long written
responses (e.g., several
sentences or
paragraphs)
b. Timed assessments
(i.e., tests where
students have to
produce text under a
time limit)
c. Essays or papers
students can complete
over extended periods
of time in and outside
of the classroom
d. Digital-based writing
tests with an extended
constructed-response
component
Never
About once
or twice a
year
About once
or twice a
month
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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7
About once Every day or
or twice a
almost
week
every day
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9. In your English/language arts class this year, how often do you use results from
writing assessments for each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Determine students’
current levels of
writing performance
b. Set specific goals for
progress for individual
students
c. Monitor progress
students have made
toward previously set
writing goals
d. Determine how to
adjust teaching
strategies to meet
students’ current
learning needs
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
VH314349
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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10. In your English/language arts class this year, what kinds of feedback do you
typically give your students about their writing assignments? Select one circle in each
row.
a. I give them a grade.
b. I write a general
comment at the end of
the paper.
c. I correct their spelling
and grammar
mistakes.
d. I provide specific
suggestions on
re-organizing their
ideas.
e. I meet with students
one-on-one to go over
their writing.
f. I organize my classes
so students receive
help from one another
in planning and
revising their writing.
Never or
hardly ever
Less than
half of the
time
About half
of the time
More than
half of the
time
Always or
almost
always
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
VH315424
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11. Overall, approximately what percentage of your instructional time teaching writing
is spent on each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Development of
ideas
b. Organization of
ideas
c. Effectiveness of
expression (e.g.,
sentence variety,
word choice, tone)
d. Mechanics and
conventions (e.g.,
spelling, grammar,
punctuation)
e. Keyboarding skills
f. Word processing
skills
g. Other (Please
specify):
_________________
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–90%
Over 90%
A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
VH242722
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH242723
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH242728
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH314068
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH314069
A
B
C
D
E
F
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12. Overall, approximately what percentage of your instructional time teaching
writing is spent on each of the following? Fill in integer numbers between 0 and 100
so that the total sums up to 100.
Development of ideas
%
Organization of ideas
%
%
Effectiveness of expression (e.g., sentence variety, word choice, tone)
%
Mechanics and conventions (e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation)
%
Keyboarding skills
%
Word processing skills
Other (Please specify): __________________________________________
%
VH242738
13. When grading/evaluating your students’ writing, approximately what percentage of
the grade/evaluation is based on each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Development of
ideas
b. Organization of
ideas
c. Effectiveness of
expression (e.g.,
sentence variety,
word choice, tone)
d. Mechanics and
conventions (e.g.,
spelling, grammar,
punctuation)
e. Other (Please
specify):
_________________
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–90%
Over 90%
A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
VH242740
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH242741
A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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14. When grading/evaluating your students’ writing, approximately what percentage of
the grade/evaluation is based on each of the following? Fill in integer numbers
between 0 and 100 so that the total sums up to 100.
Development of ideas
%
Organization of ideas
%
%
Effectiveness of expression (e.g., sentence variety, word choice, tone)
Mechanics and conventions (e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation)
%
Other (Please specify): __________________________________________
%
VH242676
15. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for writing
instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a. Desktop or laptop
computer(s)
b. Tablet(s) (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle
Fire)
c. Online content (e.g., online
software, podcasts, or
streaming videos)
d. Interactive web spaces (e.g.,
forums where students can
interact and share
materials)
e. Smart board(s)
f. Other digital device(s)
(Please specify):
________________________
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VH314038
A
B
C
D
VH242686
A
B
C
D
VH314040
A
B
C
D
VH314041
A
B
C
D
VH314042
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16. In your school, how severe is each problem? Select one circle in each row.
Not a problem
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VH262654
A
B
C
D
VH262655
A
B
C
D
VH262656
A
B
C
D
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a. The school building needs
significant repair.
b. Classrooms are
overcrowded.
c. Teachers have too many
teaching hours.
d. Teachers do not have
adequate workspace (e.g.,
for preparation,
collaboration, or meeting
with students).
e. Teachers do not have
adequate instructional
materials and supplies.
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17. How often are students at your school given writing assignments in the following
classes? Select one circle in each row.
a. English/language
arts class
b. Social studies class
such as history,
civics, government,
or geography
c. Science class
d. Mathematics class
There is
no specific
expectation
around
this in my
school.
Never
About
once or
twice a
year
About
once or
twice a
month
About
once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
VH316688
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH316695
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH316698
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18. During the past two years, have you attended professional development programs
(i.e., training sessions and workshops, including online classes) of less than a day
aimed at developing and improving practices for writing instruction?
A Yes
B No
VH316451
19. To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these professional
development programs in your writing instruction?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
VH316458
20. During the past two years, have you attended professional development programs
(i.e., training sessions and workshops, including online classes) of a full day aimed
at developing and improving practices for writing instruction?
A Yes
B No
VH316461
21. To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these professional
development programs in your writing instruction?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
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22. During the past two years, have you attended professional development programs
(i.e., training sessions and workshops, including online classes) that took more
than one day aimed at developing and improving practices for writing instruction?
A Yes
B No
VH316465
23. To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these professional
development programs in your writing instruction?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
VH316977
24. Based on keyboarding instruction at your school, which of the following best
describes the keyboarding skills expected of students at the grade level you teach?
A No typing skill is expected.
B Hunt and peck typing/Two-finger typing
C Basic touch-typing
D Rapid and accurate touch-typing
VH335099
25. Based on keyboarding instruction at your school, which of the following best
describes the keyboarding skills expected of students at the grade level you teach?
A No typing skill is expected.
B They can type with one or two fingers, but might search for where the letter keys are.
C They can type with one or two fingers, and they know where most of the letter keys are.
D They can type with all ten fingers when they look at the keyboard.
E They can type with all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard.
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26. How many of your students in your 8th grade English/language arts class meet the
expectations regarding their keyboarding skills?
A None
B Very few students
C Some but less than half of the class
D About half of the class
E More than half of the class
F All or almost all students
VH316542
27. Approximately what percentage of the students in your 8th grade English/language
arts class meet the expectations regarding their keyboarding skills?
%
VH316545
28. Which of the following word processing tools are your 8th grade students expected
to be able to use for writing? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cut, copy, and paste
Spell-check
Thesaurus
Formatting tools (e.g., bold, underline,
italics)
16
Yes
No
A
B
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A
B
VH316551
A
B
VH316553
A
B
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29. How many of your students in your 8th grade English/language arts class meet the
expectations regarding their word processing skills?
A None
B Very few students
C Some but less than half of the class
D About half of the class
E More than half of the class
F All or almost all students
VH316610
30. Approximately what percentage of the students in your 8th grade English/language
arts class meet the expectations regarding their word processing skills?
%
VH316615
31. Which of the following best describes your keyboarding skills?
A No typing skills
B Hunt and peck typing/Two-finger typing
C Basic touch-typing
D Rapid and accurate touch-typing
VH335130
32. Which best describes the way you type on a keyboard?
A I don’t know how to type using a keyboard.
B I can type with one or two fingers, but I have to search for where the letter keys are.
C I can type with one or two fingers, and I know where most of the letter keys are.
D I can type with all ten fingers when I look at the keyboard.
E I can type with all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard.
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33. Which of the following best describes your word processing skills?
A I don’t know how to use word processing software.
B Basic skills
C Intermediate skills
D Advanced skills
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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Social Studies
(Civics, Geography, and U.S. History)
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for social studies
instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade social studies class, please choose a single
class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
If you do not teach social studies, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for
your time.
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1. Which best describes your role in teaching social studies to this class? Fill in one oval.
A I teach all or most subjects, including social studies.
B The only subject I teach is social studies.
C We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching social studies.
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2. Which best describes how social studies instruction is organized?
A Social studies is taught primarily as a discrete subject with little or no integration
with instruction in other subjects.
B Some social studies instruction is integrated with other subjects, and some social
studies instruction is presented as a discrete subject.
C Social studies lessons are primarily integrated with instruction in other subjects.
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3. About how much time in total do you spend with your class on social studies instruction
in a typical week?
A Less than 1 hour
B 1–2.9 hours
C 3–4.9 hours
D 5–6.9 hours
E 7 hours or more
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4. How many students are in this class?
7. To what
studies
A 15 or fewer
A Not
B 16–18
B Sma
C 19–20
C Mo
D 21–25
D Larg
E 26 or more
E We
or s
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5. What is the primary basis on which you create instructional groups for social studies in
this class?
8. How oft
one ova
A I don’t create groups for social studies in this class.
B Achievement
C Interest
a. A soc
D Diversity
b. Books
or oth
E Other
c. Prima
d. Quan
on m
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6. During what percentage of social studies instruction time in this class is your primary
focus on each of the following subjects? Fill in one oval on each line.
None
1–10%
11–40%
41–60%
61–90%
a. U.S. history
A
B
C
D
E
F
b. Geography
A
B
C
D
E
F
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c. Civics/government
A
B
C
D
E
F
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e. Comp
More than
90%
f. Films
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g. Mate
areas
h. Onlin
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7. To what extent do you use state or local standards for history, civics, geography, or social
studies courses to plan your instruction?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
E We have no state or local standards that apply to teaching history, civics, geography,
or social studies.
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tudies in
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8. How often do you use the following resources to teach social studies in this class? Fill in
one oval on each line.
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primary
re than
90%
F
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F
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F
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Never or
hardly ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Almost
every day
a. A social studies textbook
A
B
C
D
VB608037
b. Books, newspapers, magazines,
or other periodicals
A
B
C
D
VB608038
c. Primary documents
A
B
C
D
VB608039
d. Quantitative data (such as that
on maps, charts, or graphs)
A
B
C
D
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e. Computer software
A
B
C
D
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f. Films, videos, or filmstrips
A
B
C
D
VB608062
g. Materials from other subject
areas
A
B
C
D
VB608063
h. Online textbooks
A
B
C
D
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9. How often do you do the following as part of social studies instruction with this class?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Almost
every day
a. Ask students to complete a
worksheet
A
B
C
D
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b. Give a lecture to the class about
social studies
A
B
C
D
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c. Have students participate in
debates or panel discussions
A
B
C
D
VB608067
d. Have students participate in
mock trials, role-playing, or
dramatization
A
B
C
D
VB608068
e. Have students write letters to
state an opinion or solve a
community problem
A
B
C
D
VB608069
f. Have visitors from your
community meet with the class
to discuss important events and
ideas
A
B
C
D
VB608070
g. Have students participate in
community volunteer projects
or services
A
B
C
D
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h. Have students access
information through the
Internet for use in the
classroom
A
B
C
D
VB608073
i. Discuss current events
A
B
C
D
VB608074
j. Use student government
A
B
C
D
VB608075
k. Give students social studies
homework
A
B
C
D
VB608076
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10. How oft
Fill in o
a. Tests
true/f
quest
b. Tests
ques
c. Parag
respo
have
d. Exten
assign
e. Indiv
f. Indiv
g. Grou
h. Grou
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is class?
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10. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in social studies?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Almost
every day
a. Tests with multiple-choice,
true/false, or matching type
questions
A
B
C
D
VE229588
b. Tests with fill-in-the-blank
questions
A
B
C
D
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c. Paragraph-length written
responses about what students
have read
A
B
C
D
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d. Extended essays/papers on
assigned topics
A
B
C
D
VE229594
e. Individual projects
A
B
C
D
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f. Individual presentations
A
B
C
D
VE229597
g. Group projects
A
B
C
D
VE229598
h. Group presentations
A
B
C
D
VE229599
ost
day
D
VB608065
D
VB608066
D
D
D
D
VB608067
VB608068
VB608069
VB608070
D
VB608072
D
VB608073
D
VB608074
D
VB608075
D
VB608076
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11. About how many weeks during the school year do you spend covering the following
periods in U.S. history? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not covered
One to
in curriculum two weeks
a. The period before 1815:
beginnings through the
Revolution (e.g., colonization,
settlement, revolution)
A
b. The period between 1815 and
1865: the new nation through the
Civil War (e.g., expansion,
reform, crisis of the Union)
A
c. The period between 1865 and
1945: the development of modern
America (e.g., Reconstruction,
industrial growth, United States’
role in world affairs, the Great
Depression, the First and Second
World Wars, immigration)
A
d. The period between 1945 and the
present: contemporary America
(e.g., civil rights movement,
women’s rights movement,
Korean and Vietnam wars,
environmental movement)
A
B
B
Three to
five weeks
Six or more
weeks
C
D
C
D
12. To wha
class? F
a. Chan
U.S. d
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b. Gathe
of peo
cultu
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c. Techn
B
B
C
C
D
D
d. Econo
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e. Chan
in the
13. To wha
governm
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a. Politi
b. Foun
politi
c. The U
d. World
e. Roles
demo
14. Do you
A Yes
B No
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wing
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12. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your U.S. history
class? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
applicable
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
a. Change and continuity in
U.S. democracy
A
B
C
D
E
VC787819
b. Gathering and interactions
of people from various
cultures
A
B
C
D
E
VC787821
c. Technological changes
A
B
C
D
E
VC787823
d. Economic changes
A
B
C
D
E
VC787824
e. Changing role of the U.S.
in the world
A
B
C
D
E
VC787825
more
ks
D
D
D
D
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VB595268
VB595269
Large
extent
VC787826
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13. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your civics or
government class? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
applicable
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. Politics and government
A
B
C
D
E
VC787828
b. Foundations of the U.S.
political system
A
B
C
D
E
VC787829
c. The U.S. Constitution
A
B
C
D
E
VC787831
d. World affairs
A
B
C
D
E
VC787832
e. Roles of citizens in U.S.
democracy
A
B
C
D
E
VC787833
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14. Do you give instruction on geography to your students?
A Yes ➔ Go to Question 15.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 16.
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15. How often do you teach the following skills and topics as part of geography instruction
with this class? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Almost
every day
a. Using maps and globes
A
B
C
D
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b. Natural resources (e.g., oil, forests,
and water)
A
B
C
D
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c. Other countries and cultures
A
B
C
D
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d. Environmental issues (e.g., pollution
and recycling)
A
B
C
D
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e. Space and place (i.e., basic concepts
of physical and human geography)
A
B
C
D
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f. Spatial dynamics and connections
(i.e., variation among regions and
how people interact across space
via communication, transportation,
trade)
A
B
C
D
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16. When st
to do th
a. Locat
inform
b. Look
in ele
(for ex
encyc
c. Use e
softw
histor
d. Write
word
e. Creat
projec
(such
f. Organ
using
17. To wha
subjects
a. U.S. h
b. Civic
c. Geog
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truction
ost
day
D
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D
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D
VE109666
D
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D
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D
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16. When students in this class work on social studies, to what extent do they use computers
to do the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. Locate and retrieve social studies
information through the Internet
A
B
C
D
VB379261
b. Look up social studies information
in electronic reference works
(for example, atlases, almanacs,
encyclopedias)
A
B
C
D
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c. Use exploration or simulation
software to “experience”
history or geography
A
B
C
D
VB379282
d. Write social studies reports using
word processing
A
B
C
D
VB379283
e. Create social studies presentations or
projects
A
B
C
D
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f. Organize social studies information
using spreadsheets or databases
A
B
C
D
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17. To what extent do you use a computer when instructing students in each of the following
subjects? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
applicable
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. U.S. history
A
B
C
D
E
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b. Civics or government
A
B
C
D
E
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c. Geography
A
B
C
D
E
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18. To what extent are computers available for students to use in each of the following
classes in school (e.g., a classroom or a computer lab)? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
applicable
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. U.S. history
A
B
C
D
E
VE102442
b. Civics or government
A
B
C
D
E
VE102444
c. Geography
A
B
C
D
E
VE102446
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Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
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1. Counting this year, how many years have you taught at this school? If less than 1
year total at this school, enter “01.”
Years
VH018105
2. How many students are currently in your class?
Students
VB592443
3. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following sources? Select one circle
in each row.
a. Independent reading and
study
b. Your own personal or
family background and
experiences
c. Locally sponsored
American Indian or Alaska
Native cultural orientation
program
d. Living and working in an
American Indian or Alaska
Native community
L1TQ-AI
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB592446
A
B
C
D
VB592448
A
B
C
D
VC202922
A
B
C
D
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Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
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4. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following types of classes? Select one
circle in each row.
a. College courses, or other
classes or workshops with
a focus on teaching
American Indian or Alaska
Native students
b. College courses, or other
classes or workshops with
a general focus on various
cultures or diversity
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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5. During the last two years, how many times have you consulted each of the following resources to
help you improve the academic performance of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Online websites or
databases
b. Articles in professional
journals
c. Local libraries or cultural
centers
d. Other teachers in your
school
e. Elders or other experts
L1TQ-AI
Never
1 or 2 times
3 or 4 times
5 or more
times
A
B
C
D
VH158526
A
B
C
D
VH158527
A
B
C
D
VH158530
A
B
C
D
VH158529
A
B
C
D
VH158528
2
7/30/2014
610
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VH040247
6. During the last two years, to what extent have you implemented culturally
specific instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students in
your classroom?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
VH040275
7. During the last two years, how many times have you attended professional or
community-based development programs (such as in-service classes and
workshops, including online classes) aimed at developing culturally specific
instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students?
A Never
Questions 8–9 are not applicable and will be skipped.
B 1 or 2 times
C 3 or 4 times
D 5 or more times
VH040281
8. To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these professional or
community-based development programs in your classroom?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
L1TQ-AI
3
7/30/2014
611
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VH040284
9. Who sponsored the professional or community-based development programs you
attended in the last two years? Select all squares that apply.
A State
B District
C Tribal education department
D Indian education professional associations
E College or university
F Other (please specify): _________________________________
VE012654
10. To what extent do you speak any of the native languages spoken by American
Indian or Alaska Native students who attend this school? If you know more than
one of these languages, answer for the one you know best.
A No knowledge or skill; nonspeaker
B Minimal functional or communicative ability; ability to use some words or phrases
C Moderate communicative ability; can express some ideas and communicate in some
situations, but limited and cannot always express ideas
D Fluent nonnative speaker
E Fluent native speaker
VE012658
11. To what extent do you use your students’ American Indian or Alaska Native
language(s) when you teach any core subject (reading, mathematics, science, and
social studies)?
A Instruction is entirely in English.
B Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included occasionally.
C Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included frequently.
D Instruction is primarily in the students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s).
L1TQ-AI
4
7/30/2014
612
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012660
12. Have you received any of the following forms of preparation for teaching students whose first
language is not English (sometimes called Limited English Proficiency [LEP] students or English
Language Learners [ELL])? Select one circle in each row.
a. At least one college-level course on how to
teach students whose first language is not
English (but not a major, minor, or special
emphasis)
b. An undergraduate or graduate major,
minor, or special emphasis in teaching
English as a Second Language (ESL), English
Language Development (ELD), or Bilingual
Education
c. Any other training or professional
development on how to teach students
whose first language is not English
Yes
No
A
B
VE012662
A
B
VE012665
A
B
VE012666
VH154089
13. To what extent do you use the following to assess the progress of your American Indian or Alaska
Native students? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. Assessments developed by
American Indian or Alaska
Native organizations
d. Tests supplied by textbook
publishers (for example,
end of unit or chapter tests)
e. Teacher-made tests or
quizzes
f. Performance-based
assessments
g. Group projects
h. Oral responses of students
during class discussions
i. Assessments to evaluate
English language
proficiency
L1TQ-AI
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH154090
A
B
C
D
VH154091
A
B
C
D
VH154092
A
B
C
D
VH154093
A
B
C
D
VH154098
A
B
C
D
VH154095
A
B
C
D
VH154096
A
B
C
D
VH154097
A
B
C
D
VH154925
5
7/30/2014
613
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VH043923
14. Do you teach reading/language arts to grade 4 students?
A Yes
B No
Questions 15–17 are not applicable and will be skipped.
VH040381
15. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your reading/language arts
lessons? Select one circle in each row.
a. American Indian or
Alaska Native culture
or history
b. Current issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people or
communities
L1TQ-AI
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
At least
once a week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH040385
A
B
C
D
E
VH040386
6
7/30/2014
614
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012686
16.. How often do you have your students do each of the following reading/language arts activities?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Read literature with
American Indian or
Alaska Native themes
b. Read literature by
American Indian or
Alaska Native authors
c. Read about, or discuss,
current issues of
concern to the
American Indian or
Alaska Native
community
d. Write about
experiences or issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people
e. Write about their own
experiences as an
American Indian or
Alaska Native person
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
Every day or
At least
almost
once a week every
day
A
B
C
D
E
VE012689
A
B
C
D
E
VE012690
A
B
C
D
E
VE012691
A
B
C
D
E
VE012692
A
B
C
D
E
VE012693
VE012696
17. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning reading/language arts
lessons? Select one circle in each row.
a. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
b. State content
standards
c. District content
standards
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
L1TQ-AI
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
A
B
C
D
E
VE012698
A
B
C
D
E
VE012700
A
B
C
D
E
VE012701
A
B
C
D
E
VE012703
7
7/30/2014
615
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VH043941
18. Do you teach mathematics to grade 4 students?
A Yes
B No
Questions 19–21 are not applicable and will be skipped.
VH040387
19. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your mathematics lessons?
Select one circle in each row.
a. American Indian or
Alaska Native culture
or history
b. Current issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people or
communities
L1TQ-AI
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
At least
once a week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH040390
A
B
C
D
E
VH040392
8
7/30/2014
616
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012730
20.. How often do you have your students do each of the following mathematics activities? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Solve mathematics
problems that reflect
situations found in
American Indian or
Alaska Native
communities
b. Participate in
activities that
integrate mathematics
with American Indian
or Alaska Native
themes (for example,
use traditional
symbols and designs to
teach geometric
concepts)
c. Study traditional
American Indian or
Alaska Native
mathematics (for
example, American
Indian or Alaska
Native systems of
counting, estimating,
and recording
quantities)
d. Study mathematics
within traditional
American Indian or
Alaska Native
contexts (for example,
American Indian or
Alaska Native systems
of astronomy and
physics)
L1TQ-AI
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VE012733
A
B
C
D
E
VE012735
A
B
C
D
E
VE012737
A
B
C
D
E
VE012739
9
Every day or
At least
almost
once a week every
day
7/30/2014
617
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012740
21.. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning mathematics lessons?
Select one circle in each row.
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
A
B
C
D
E
VE012743
A
B
C
D
E
VE012746
A
B
C
D
E
VE012747
A
B
C
D
E
VE012749
a. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
b. State content
standards
c. District content
standards
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
VH043953
22. How much do you agree with each of the following statements about the materials available in
your school library, media center, or resource center? Select one circle in each row.
a. The number of books and
materials available for 4th
grade students is sufficient.
b. The quality of the books
and materials available for
4th grade students is
satisfactory.
c. The number of books and
materials specific to
American Indian and
Alaska Native culture
available for 4th grade
students is sufficient.
d. The quality of the books
and materials specific to
American Indian and
Alaska Native culture
available for 4th grade
students is satisfactory.
L1TQ-AI
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
A
B
C
D
VH043957
A
B
C
D
VH043959
A
B
C
D
VH043964
A
B
C
D
VH043966
10
7/30/2014
618
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VH040411
23. To what extent is each of the following a problem in your school? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH040413
A
B
C
D
VH040414
A
B
C
D
VH040416
A
B
C
D
VH040422
A
B
C
D
VH040424
A
B
C
D
VH040425
A
B
C
D
VH040427
A
B
C
D
VH040428
A
B
C
D
VH040430
Student absenteeism
Student tardiness
Student health problems
Student misbehavior in
class
Physical conflicts among
students
Bullying
Low student aspirations
Low teacher expectations
Low family involvement
VB331330
24. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
VE021069
25. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native (Print the name of your American Indian tribe or Alaska
Native group below. You may indicate more than one tribe or group.)
____________________________________________________________________________________
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
L1TQ-AI
11
7/30/2014
619
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012750
26. What have you found to be the most effective teaching and learning strategies for
increasing the achievement of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
VE012752
27. In the space below, please share with us your thoughts about any other important
issue(s) about your students, school, or community that are related to student
academic performance, student aspirations, or other educational matters.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
L1TQ-AI
12
7/30/2014
620
Appendix F-2y: 2015 Operational Grade 8 NIES
621
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VC190809
1. Counting this year, how many years have you taught at this school? If less than 1
year total at this school, enter “01.”
Years
VB592443
2. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following sources? Select one circle
in each row.
a. Independent reading and
study
b. Your own personal or
family background and
experiences
c. Locally sponsored
American Indian or Alaska
Native cultural orientation
program
d. Living and working in an
American Indian or Alaska
Native community
L2TQ-AI
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB592446
A
B
C
D
VB592448
A
B
C
D
VC202922
A
B
C
D
VC202915
1
7/30/2014
622
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012624
3. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following types of classes? Select one
circle in each row.
a. College courses, or other
classes or workshops with
a focus on teaching
American Indian or Alaska
Native students
b. College courses, or other
classes or workshops with
a general focus on various
cultures or diversity
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE012626
A
B
C
D
VE012628
VH158525
4. During the last two years, how many times have you consulted each of the following resources to
help you improve the academic performance of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Online websites or
databases
b. Articles in professional
journals
c. Local libraries or cultural
centers
d. Other teachers in your
school
e. Elders or other experts
L2TQ-AI
Never
1 or 2 times
3 or 4 times
5 or more
times
A
B
C
D
VH158526
A
B
C
D
VH158527
A
B
C
D
VH158530
A
B
C
D
VH158529
A
B
C
D
VH158528
2
7/30/2014
623
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VH040247
5. During the last two years, to what extent have you implemented culturally
specific instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students in
your classroom?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
VH040275
6. During the last two years, how many times have you attended professional or
community-based development programs (such as in-service classes and
workshops, including online classes) aimed at developing culturally specific
instructional practices for American Indian or Alaska Native students?
A Never
Questions 7–8 are not applicable and will be skipped.
B 1 or 2 times
C 3 or 4 times
D 5 or more times
VH040281
7. To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these professional or
community-based development programs in your classroom?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
L2TQ-AI
3
7/30/2014
624
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VH040284
8.. Who sponsored the professional or community-based development programs you
attended in the last two years? Select all squares that apply.
A State
B District
C Tribal education department
D Indian education professional associations
E College or university
F Other (please specify): _________________________________
VE012654
9. To what extent do you speak any of the native languages spoken by American
Indian or Alaska Native students who attend this school? If you know more than
one of these languages, answer for the one you know best.
A No knowledge or skill; nonspeaker
B Minimal functional or communicative ability; ability to use some words or phrases
C Moderate communicative ability; can express some ideas and communicate in some
situations, but limited and cannot always express ideas
D Fluent nonnative speaker
E Fluent native speaker
L2TQ-AI
4
7/30/2014
625
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012660
10. Have you received any of the following forms of preparation for teaching students whose first
language is not English (sometimes called Limited English Proficiency [LEP] students or English
Language Learners [ELL])? Select one circle in each row.
a. At least one college-level course on how to
teach students whose first language is not
English (but not a major, minor, or special
emphasis)
b. An undergraduate or graduate major,
minor, or special emphasis in teaching
English as a Second Language (ESL), English
Language Development (ELD), or Bilingual
Education
c. Any other training or professional
development on how to teach students
whose first language is not English
Yes
No
A
B
VE012662
A
B
VE012665
A
B
VE012666
VH154089
11. To what extent do you use the following to assess the progress of your American Indian or Alaska
Native students? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. Assessments developed by
American Indian or Alaska
Native organizations
d. Tests supplied by textbook
publishers (for example,
end of unit or chapter tests)
e. Teacher-made tests or
quizzes
f. Performance-based
assessments
g. Group projects
h. Oral responses of students
during class discussions
i. Assessments to evaluate
English language
proficiency
L2TQ-AI
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH154090
A
B
C
D
VH154091
A
B
C
D
VH154092
A
B
C
D
VH154093
A
B
C
D
VH154098
A
B
C
D
VH154095
A
B
C
D
VH154096
A
B
C
D
VH154097
A
B
C
D
VH154925
5
7/30/2014
626
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012771
12. Do you teach reading/language arts to grade 8 students?
A Yes
B No
Questions 13–17 are not applicable and will be skipped.
VE012774
13. How many students are American Indian or Alaska Native in your
reading/language arts class? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants
in your calculations.)
A Few (less than 5)
B Several, but less than half the class
C At least half the class, but not every student
D The whole class
E I don’t know.
VE012780
14. To what extent do you use your students’ American Indian or Alaska Native
language(s) when you teach reading/language arts?
A Instruction is entirely in English.
B Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included occasionally.
C Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included frequently.
D Instruction is primarily in the students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s).
L2TQ-AI
6
7/30/2014
627
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VH040381
15. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your reading/language arts
lessons? Select one circle in each row.
a. American Indian or
Alaska Native culture
or history
b. Current issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people or
communities
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
Every day or
At least
almost
once a week every
day
A
B
C
D
E
VH040385
A
B
C
D
E
VH040386
VE012686
16. How often do you have your students do each of the following reading/language arts activities?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Read literature with
American Indian or
Alaska Native themes
b. Read literature by
American Indian or
Alaska Native authors
c. Read about, or discuss,
current issues of
concern to the
American Indian or
Alaska Native
community
d. Write about
experiences or issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people
e. Write about their own
experiences as an
American Indian or
Alaska Native person
L2TQ-AI
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
At least
once a week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VE012689
A
B
C
D
E
VE012690
A
B
C
D
E
VE012691
A
B
C
D
E
VE012692
A
B
C
D
E
VE012693
7
7/30/2014
628
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012696
17. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning reading/language arts
lessons? Select one circle in each row.
a. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
b. State content
standards
c. District content
standards
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
A
B
C
D
E
VE012698
A
B
C
D
E
VE012700
A
B
C
D
E
VE012701
A
B
C
D
E
VE012703
VE012783
18. Do you teach mathematics to grade 8 students?
A Yes
B No
Questions 19–23 are not applicable and will be skipped.
VE012784
19. How many students are American Indian or Alaska Native in your mathematics
class? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your calculations.)
A Few (less than 5)
B Several, but less than half the class
C At least half the class, but not every student
D The whole class
E I don’t know.
L2TQ-AI
8
7/30/2014
629
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012785
20. To what extent do you use your students’ American Indian or Alaska Native
language(s) when you teach mathematics?
A Instruction is entirely in English.
B Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included occasionally.
C Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American Indian
or Alaska Native language(s) are included frequently.
D Instruction is primarily in the students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s).
VH040387
21. How often do you integrate materials about the following topics into your mathematics lessons?
Select one circle in each row.
a. American Indian or
Alaska Native culture
or history
b. Current issues
affecting American
Indian or Alaska
Native people or
communities
L2TQ-AI
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
At least
once a week
Every day or
almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
VH040390
A
B
C
D
E
VH040392
9
7/30/2014
630
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012730
22. How often do you have your students do each of the following mathematics activities? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Solve mathematics
problems that reflect
situations found in
American Indian or
Alaska Native
communities
b. Participate in
activities that
integrate mathematics
with American Indian
or Alaska Native
themes (for example,
use traditional
symbols and designs to
teach geometric
concepts)
c. Study traditional
American Indian or
Alaska Native
mathematics (for
example, American
Indian or Alaska
Native systems of
counting, estimating,
and recording
quantities)
d. Study mathematics
within traditional
American Indian or
Alaska Native
contexts (for example,
American Indian or
Alaska Native systems
of astronomy and
physics)
L2TQ-AI
Never
At least
once a year
At least
once a
month
A
B
C
D
E
VE012733
A
B
C
D
E
VE012735
A
B
C
D
E
VE012737
A
B
C
D
E
VE012739
10
Every day or
At least
almost
once a week every
day
7/30/2014
631
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VE012740
23. How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning mathematics lessons?
Select one circle in each row.
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
A
B
C
D
E
VE012743
A
B
C
D
E
VE012746
A
B
C
D
E
VE012747
A
B
C
D
E
VE012749
a. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
b. State content
standards
c. District content
standards
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
VH040395
24. How much do you agree with each of the following statements about the materials available in
your school library, media center, or resource center? Select one circle in each row.
a. The number of books and
materials available for 8th
grade students is sufficient.
b. The quality of the books
and materials available for
8th grade students is
satisfactory.
c. The number of books and
materials specific to
American Indian and
Alaska Native culture
available for 8th grade
students is sufficient.
d. The quality of the books
and materials specific to
American Indian and
Alaska Native culture
available for 8th grade
students is satisfactory.
L2TQ-AI
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
A
B
C
D
VH040399
A
B
C
D
VH040401
A
B
C
D
VH040402
A
B
C
D
VH040404
11
7/30/2014
632
Teacher Questionnaire – NIES
VH158533
25. About how many of your grade 8 students will complete the 8th grade?
A None
B A few
C Some
D Most
E All
F I don’t know.
VH158536
26. About how many of your grade 8 students will be prepared for high school?
A None
B A few
C Some
D Most
E All
F I don’t know.
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27.. To what extent is each of the following a problem in your school? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Student absenteeism
Student tardiness
Student health problems
Teen pregnancies
Drug or alcohol use by
students
Student misbehavior in
class
Physical conflicts among
students
Bullying
Low student aspirations
Low teacher expectations
Low family involvement
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH040413
A
B
C
D
VH040414
A
B
C
D
VH040416
A
B
C
D
VH040417
A
B
C
D
VH040421
A
B
C
D
VH040422
A
B
C
D
VH040424
A
B
C
D
VH040425
A
B
C
D
VH040427
A
B
C
D
VH040428
A
B
C
D
VH040430
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28. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Select all squares that apply.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
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29.. Which of the following best describes you? Select all squares that apply.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native (Print the name of your American Indian tribe or Alaska
Native group below. You may indicate more than one tribe or group.)
____________________________________________________________________________________
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
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30. What have you found to be the most effective teaching and learning strategies for
increasing the achievement of your American Indian or Alaska Native students?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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31. In the space below, please share with us your thoughts about any other important
issue(s) about your students, school, or community that are related to student
academic performance, student aspirations, or other educational matters.
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________________________________________________________________________________________
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1. Would you like to receive information about how other teachers in the nation
responded to this questionnaire?
A Yes
B No
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2. If yes, please provide your email address so that we may send access to the website
when it is available in May.
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Appendix F-2aa: 2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Social Studies
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #1]
Which best describes your role in teaching social studies to this
class? Select all that apply.
We team teach,
and I have
I have primary
I teach all or most
primary
responsibility for I have primary
I have primary
subjects,
The only subject I responsibility for teaching civics or responsibility for responsibility for
including social
teach is social
teaching social
United States
teaching
teaching United
studies.
studies.
studies.
government.
geography.
States history.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #2]
Tea03_000
In a typical week, about how much time in total do you spend with
this class on social studies instruction?
________ hours and ________ minutes per week
FREE RESPONSE
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #3]
Tea04_000
How many students are in this class?
Enter the number of students. ________
FREE RESPONSE
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #4]
What is the primary basis on which you create instructional groups
for social studies in this class?
I don't create
groups for social
studies in this
class.
Achievement
Interest
Diversity
Random
assignment
Other (please
specify): ______
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #5]
During what percentage of social studies instruction time in this class is your primary focus on each of the following subjects?
Select one circle in each row.
None
1-10%
11-40%
41-60%
61-90%
More than 90%
a.
Civics or United States government
A
B
C
D
E
F
b.
Geography
A
B
C
D
E
F
c.
United States history
A
B
C
D
E
F
d.
Other social studies subject (please specify): ________
A
B
C
D
E
F
639
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #6]
How much is your school’s social studies program for eighth-graders
(e.g., United States history, civics or United States government, or
geography) structured according to the following resources?
Select one circle in each row.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
a.
District curriculum standards or curriculum guides
A
B
C
D
E
b.
State curriculum standards or frameworks
A
B
C
D
E
c.
National curriculum standards or frameworks
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Content of district or school assessments
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Content of state/district assessments
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Content of national assessments
A
B
C
D
E
g.
In-school curriculum frameworks and standards for learning
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Content from school assessments
A
B
C
D
E
i.
Recommendations from district social studies department
A
B
C
D
E
j.
Discretion of individual teachers
A
B
C
D
E
k.
Internet resources
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #7]
How much does your school’s eighth-grade social studies curriculum
(e.g., United States history, civics or United States government, or
geography) focus on preparation for the following types of
assessments?
Select one circle in each row.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
a.
State assessments
A
B
C
D
E
b.
District assessments
A
B
C
D
E
c.
School assessments
A
B
C
D
E
d.
National assessments
A
B
C
D
E
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #8]
How often do you use the following resources to teach social studies in this class?
Select one circle in each row.
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
a.
A social studies textbook
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Books, newspapers, magazines, or other periodicals
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Primary documents
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Quantitative data (such as that on maps, charts, or graphs)
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Apps, games, or software
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Films or videos
A
B
C
D
E
g.
Materials from other subject areas
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Online textbooks
Activities or assignments designed by social studies organizations or
experts
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
i.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #9]
To what extent are computers or other digital devices available for
students to use in each of the following classes in school (e.g., a
classroom or a computer lab)?
Select one circle in each row.
Not applicable
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
a.
Civics or United States government
A
B
C
D
E
F
b.
Geography
A
B
C
D
E
F
c.
United States history
A
B
C
D
E
F
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #10]
To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for social studies instruction?
Select one circle in each row.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
a.
Desktop or laptop computer(s)
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Tablet(s) (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Online content (e.g., online software, podcasts, or streaming
videos)
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Interactive web spaces (e.g., forums where students can interact
and share materials)
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Interactive whiteboards
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Other digital devices(s) (Please specify): __________
A
B
C
D
E
Select one circle in each row.
Use the Internet to look for evidence or sources (for example, text
documents, photographic images, films)
Complete research projects about social studies topics using the
Internet
Use games or apps in which you play the role of an explorer,
geographer, anthropologist, or historian
Create multimedia reports or projects about social studies (for
example, a slide presentation that combines text and video clips)
Organize information about social studies topics by creating tables,
charts, or graphs
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
Use e-mail to communicate with others about social studies topics
Participate in online discussions about social studies on a website
(for example, in forums or social media)
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #11]
When students in this class work on social studies, to what extent
do they use computers or other digital devices to do the following?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
642
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #12]
During this school year, how often do you do the following as part of social studies instruction with this class?
Select one circle in each row.
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
a.
Have students read material from a social studies textbook
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Have students read extra material about social studies not in the
regular textbook (for example, newspapers, magazines, online
sources)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Discuss material about social studies with students
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Present social studies content to students
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Have students conduct research about social studies topics (for
example, in a library or through interviews or observations)
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Discuss current events
A
B
C
D
E
g.
Have students use library resources to do social studies schoolwork
Have students use primary sources (for example, letters, diaries,
photograhs, film, or essays written by people from the past)
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
h.
i.
Have students listen to and/or view online content about social
studies topics
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #13]
During this school year so far, how often have you done each of the following as part of social studies instruction with this class?
Two or three
Select one circle in each row.
Never
Once
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
a.
Gone on class field trips to learn about social studies topics
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Had outside speakers in class discuss social studies topics
A
B
C
D
E
c.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Had students give class presentations on social studies topics
Had students watch movies, videos, or online content about social
studies topics
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Given tests or quizzes on social studies topics
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Had students collect information outside of the classroom about
social studies topics (for example, through interviews or
observations)
A
B
C
D
E
643
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #14]
During this school year so far, how often have you done each of the following as part of social studies instruction with this class?
Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Had students write about their position on a problem or issue (e.g.,
in a letter, e-mail, or blog post)
Had students take part in debates or panel discussions
Had students take part part in role-playing, mock trials, or dramas
about social studies topics
Had students work with an organization on an issue in the
community
Never
Once
Two or three
times
Four or five times
More than five
times
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #15]
In your social studies class this year, how often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in social studies?
Select one circle in each row.
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
a.
Tests with multiple-choice, true/false, or matching type questions
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Tests with fill-in-the-blank questions
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Paragraph-length written responses about what students have read
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Extended essays/papers on assigned topics
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Individual projects
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Individual presentations
A
B
C
D
E
g.
Group projects
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Group presentations
A
B
C
D
E
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #16]
In your social studies class this year, how often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in social studies?
Never
About once or
twice a year
About once or
twice a month
About once or
twice a week
Every day or
almost every day
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Long written responses (e.g., several paragraphs)
Responses to questions based on information from several
documents (e.g., letters, cartoons, maps)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Assessments with an extended constructed-response component
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Portfolios
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Computer-based or online assessments
A
B
C
D
E
Select one circle in each row.
a.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #17]
Approximately how many hours of homework do you assign every
week for social studies?
Less than 30
minutes a day
30 minutes up to 1 1 up to 2 hours a
hour a day
day
2 up to 3 hours a
day
3 up to 4 hours a More than 4 hours
day
a day
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #18]
In your social studies class this year, how often have you emphasized the following periods of United States history?
Select one circle in each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the lessons
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
lessons
the lessons
the lessons
a.
The period before 1815 (e.g., age of exploration, colonization,
settlement, American Revolution)
A
B
C
D
E
b.
1815 to 1865 (e.g., expansion, reform, sectionalism, Civil War)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
1865 to 1945 (e.g., Reconstruction, industrial growth, United States'
role in world affairs, immigration, the Great Depression, the First
and Second World Wars)
A
B
C
D
E
d.
1945 to the present (e.g., Cold War, civil rights movement, women's
rights movement, Vietnam war, environmental movement)
A
B
C
D
E
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #19]
In your social studies class this year, to what extent have you emphasized the following topics in United States history?
Very little
Select one circle in each row.
No emphasis
emphasis
Some emphasis
Quite a bit of
emphasis
A lot of emphasis
a.
Change and continuity in United States democracy (ideas,
institutions, events, key figures, and controversies)
A
B
C
D
E
b.
The gathering and interactions of peoples, cultures, and ideas
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Technological changes and their relation to society, ideas, and the
environment
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Economic changes and their relation to society, ideas, and the
environment
A
B
C
D
E
e.
The changing role of the United States in the world
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #20]
a.
In your social studies class this school year, how much time have you devoted to teaching your students each of the following?
Never or hardly Less than half of About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
Select one circle in each row.
ever
the time
time
the time
the time
Examining the causes and effects of important events in United
States history
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Examining the relationship between events and themes in U.S.
history (for example, between the American Revolution and the
spread of democratic ideals)
Comparing and contrasting different time periods in United States
history
Judging the reliability of a source (for example, text, visual graphics,
video, audio)
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Identifying how different events that happened at the same time
are related to each other (for example, how the end of Second
World War relates to the formation of the United Nations)
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Examining how historical events were affected by when and where
it took place (for example, how westward expansion was affected
by the Rocky Mountains and the availability of fertile farmland)
A
B
C
D
E
b.
c.
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #21]
In your social studies class this school year, how much time have you devoted to teaching your students each of the following?
Never or hardly Less than half of About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
Select one circle in each row.
ever
the time
time
the time
the time
a.
b.
Analyzing the relationship between historical developments
Using evidence from different sources (for example, text, visual
graphics, video, audio) to support a given argument
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Comparing and evaluating different points of view about the past
(for example, different ideas about what caused the Civil War)
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Coming up with research questions about why or how something
happened in the past (for example, what were the origins and
impact of the Great Depression)
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Taking and defending a position about a historical issue (e.g., how
changes in transportation have affected the United States economy)
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #22]
In your social studies class this year, how often have you emphasized the following topics in civics or United States government?
Select one circle in each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the lessons
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
lessons
the lessons
the lessons
a.
The United States Constitution
A
B
C
D
E
b.
The legislative branch (e.g., Congress)
A
B
C
D
E
c.
The executive branch (e.g., the President and the cabinet)
A
B
C
D
E
d.
The judicial branch (e.g., the court system)
A
B
C
D
E
e.
How laws are made
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Political parties, elections, and voting
A
B
C
D
E
g.
State and local government
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Other countries' governments
A
B
C
D
E
i.
International organizations (e.g., the United Nations)
A
B
C
D
E
j.
Current political events
A
B
C
D
E
k.
Issues affecting our society today
A
B
C
D
E
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #23]
In your social studies class this school year, how much time have you devoted to teaching your students each of the following?
Never or hardly Less than half of About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
Select one circle in each row.
ever
the time
time
the time
the time
a.
Examining the difference between a rule and a law
Examining the roles and functions of the three branches of the
United States government
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Examining the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens
Examining how the United States influences and is influenced by
world affairs
Comparing the roles and responsibilities of United States local,
state, and national government
Examining why it is important to pay attention to government and
public affairs
A
B
C
D
E
g.
Examining why it is important for individuals to participate in the
political process and/or government
A
B
C
D
E
b.
c.
d.
e.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #24]
In your social studies class this school year, how much time have you devoted to teaching your students each of the following?
Never or hardly Less than half of About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
Select one circle in each row.
ever
the time
time
the time
the time
a.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Writing a letter to a public official about an issue or problem
Supporting an opinion about an issue or problem with reasons and
examples
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Discussing politics or public affairs with others
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Acquiring print or electronic sources about a political issue or topic
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #25]
Tea23_000
Do you give instruction in geography to your students?
Yes
No
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #26]
To what extent have you emphasized each of the following skills and topics as part of geography instruction with this class?
No emphasis
Very little
emphasis
Some emphasis
Quite a bit of
emphasis
A lot of emphasis
A
B
C
D
E
a.
Select one circle in each row.
Using physical or digital maps (for example, a road map, MapQuest,
or Google Maps) and globes
b.
Other countries and cultures
A
B
C
D
E
c.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Environment and society issues (e.g., climate change)
Space and place (i.e., basic concepts of physical and human
geography)
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Spatial dynamics and connections (i.e., variation among regions and
how people interact across space via communication,
transportation, trade)
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #27]
In your social studies class this school year, how much time have you devoted to teaching your students each of the following?
Select one circle in each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
a.
Using a map (for example, a road map, MapQuest, or Google Maps),
atlas, or globe to locate different cities, countries, and continents
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Examining how information moves from place to place
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Examining how natural features of the Earth, for example rivers and
mountains, are formed
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Measuring distances and areas on maps
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Examining what makes different regions in the United States
unique
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Examining different types of weather and climate
A
B
C
D
E
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #28]
In your social studies class this school year, how much time have you devoted to teaching your students each of the following?
Select one circle in each row.
Never or hardly
ever
Less than half of
the time
About half of the More than half of All or almost all of
time
the time
the time
a.
Examining why groups of people migrate to different parts of the
world
A
B
C
D
E
b.
Examining how humans affect and adapt to the natural environment
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Examining how humans adapt to the natural environment
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Examining why different food and energy resources are traded
globally
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Comparing and contrasting cultures, for example language and
religion
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Using geographic information, for example maps, satellite images,
or census data, to answer a question or solve a problem
A
B
C
D
E
g.
Creating a report or presentation on an international issue
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #29]
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
When you teach social studies to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the following?
Select one circle in each row.
Not at all
Use a different set of methods in teaching some students
A
Supplement the regular course curriculum with additional material
for some students
A
Pace my teaching differently for some students
A
Have some students engage in different classroom activities
A
Set different achievement standards for some students
A
Very little
B
Some
C
Quite a bit
D
A lot
E
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
E
E
E
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #30]
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
In your social studies class this year, how often do you use each of the following strategies when teaching?
Never or hardly
Select one circle in each row.
ever
Once in a while
I teach social studies as a whole-class activity.
A
B
I create student groups with the same achievement level.
A
B
I create groups by random assignment.
A
B
I allow students to choose their own groups.
A
B
I use individualized instruction for social studies.
A
B
Students work independently on an assigned plan or goal.
A
B
Students work independently on a goal they choose themselves.
A
B
Other (specify): _____
A
B
Sometimes
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Always or almost
always
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Often
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #31]
a.
b.
c.
d.
When giving assessments in your social studies class this year, how often do you use the assessment results to do each of the following?
Never or hardly Less than half of About half of the More than half of Always or almost
Select one circle in each row.
ever
the time
time
the time
always
Regularly discuss each student's current level of performance with
them
A
B
C
D
E
Set goals for specific progress the student would like to make
A
B
C
D
E
Discuss progress the student has made toward goals previously set
Determine how to adjust your teaching strategies to meet the
student's current learning needs
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
Never or hardly
ever
A
A
A
A
A
A
Less than half of
the time
B
B
B
B
B
B
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #32]
In your social studies class this year, what kinds of feedback do you
typically give your students about their assignments?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Select one circle in each row.
I give them a grade.
I write a general comment at the end of the assignment.
I correct their mistakes.
I provide specific suggestions on improving their work.
I meet with students one-on-one to go over their work.
I organize my classes so students receive help from one another.
About half of the More than half of Always or almost
time
the time
always
C
D
E
C
D
E
C
D
E
C
D
E
C
D
E
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #33]
During the past two years, have you attended professional
development programs (i.e., training sessions and workshops,
including online classes) of less than a day aimed at developing and
improving practices for social studies instruction?
Tea30_000
Yes
No
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #34]
To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these
professional development programs in your social studies
instruction?
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #35]
During the past two years, have you attended professional
development programs (i.e., training sessions and workshops,
including online classes) of a full day aimed at developing and
improving practices for social studies instruction?
Tea32_000
Yes
No
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #36]
To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these
professional development programs in your social studies
instruction?
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #37]
During the past two years, have you attended professional
development programs (i.e., training sessions and workshops,
including online classes) that took more than one day aimed at
developing and improving practices for social studies instruction?
Tea34_000
Yes
No
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #38]
To what extent have you implemented lessons learned from these
professional development programs in your social studies
instruction?
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #39]
During the past two years, have you attended professional
development programs (i.e., training sessions and workshops,
including online classes) aimed at teaching historical thinking skills?
Tea47_000
Yes
No
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #40]
During the past two years, have you attended professional
development programs (i.e., training sessions and workshops,
including online classes) aimed at civic participatory skills?
Tea48_000
Yes
No
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #41]
During the past two years, have you attended professional
development programs (i.e., training sessions and workshops,
including online classes) aimed at teaching geographic skills?
Tea49_000
Yes
No
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[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #42]
Do you think you would be able to do each of the following?
a.
Select one circle in each row.
Prepare lessons that are appropriate for students with varying
abilities
b.
Select relevant and challenging materials for students
A
B
C
D
E
c.
Provide students with concrete and actionable feedback
A
B
C
D
E
d.
Provide support to students who are struggling in class
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Help students understand the meaning of challenging texts
Help students make connections between their thinking and the
social studies material
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
Not at all likely
Not likely
Somewhat likely
Quite likely
Extremely likely
f.
I definitely can't
I probably can't
Maybe
I probably can
I definitely can
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #43]
Suppose your students did very well on their last social studies test.
How likely do you think each of the following explanations is in this
situation?
Select one circle in each row.
a.
My students did well because they studied and were prepared.
A
B
C
D
E
b.
My students did well because they put in a lot of effort.
A
B
C
D
E
c.
My students did well because they always do well on tests.
A
B
C
D
E
d.
My students did well because I taught the concepts well.
A
B
C
D
E
e.
My students did well because they guessed well on the test.
A
B
C
D
E
f.
My students did well because they are just good at social studies.
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #44]
Do you give instruction in civics or United States government to
your students?
Yes
No
Yes
No
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: Teacher #45]
Do you give instruction in United States history to your students?
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TBD
Have you been awarded tenure by the school, district, or diocese where you currently teach?
A. Yes
B. No
C. My school, district, or diocese does not award tenure.
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[Grade 8 Reading: Teacher #1]
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When you teach English/language arts, how often do you use the following strategies? Select one circle
in each row.
Never or
Once in Sometimes
Often
Always or
hardly
a while
almost
ever
always
a. I teach reading as a
A
B
C
D
E
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whole-class activity.
b. I create student groups
A
B
C
D
E
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with the same
achievement level.
c. I create student groups
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
with different
achievement levels.
d. I create groups by
A
B
C
D
E
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random assignment.
e. I allow students to choose
A
B
C
D
E
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their own groups.
f. I use individualized
A
B
C
D
E
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instruction for reading.
g. I ask students to work
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
independently on an
assigned plan or goal.
h. I ask students to work
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
independently on a goal
they choose themselves.
i. Other (specify): _____
A
B
C
D
E
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[Grade 8 Reading: Teacher #2]
TBD
In your eighth-grade English/language arts class this year, how often do your students do each of the
following? Select one circle in each row.
Never
About
About
About
Every day
once or
once or
once or
or almost
twice a
twice a
twice a
every day
year
month
week
a. Build and practice
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
vocabulary
b. Increase reading fluency
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
c. Increase reading
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
comprehension
d. Access reading-related
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
websites
e. Conduct research for reading
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
projects
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[Grades 8 Mathematics: Teacher #1]
TBD
In your mathematics class this year, do you use any of the following instructional materials? Select one
circle in each row.
Yes
a. Textbooks provided by your
district or school
b. Other materials provided by
your district or school
c. Materials found on the
Internet
d. Digital manipulatives
A
No, I do not
prefer to use
this resource
B
No, this
resource is not
available to me.
C
TBD
A
B
C
TBD
A
B
C
TBD
A
B
C
TBD
e. Digital games
A
B
C
TBD
f. Interactive whiteboard
g. Physical manipulatives (for
example, ruler, protractor,
compass)
h. Flip chart
i. Paper and pencil workbooks
j. Other materials (Please
specify):
_________________
A
A
B
B
C
C
TBD
TBD
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
TBD
TBD
TBD
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[Grades 8 Mathematics: Teacher #2]
TBD
Thinking about your eighth-grade mathematics classes this year, how much emphasis did you place on
teaching your students each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
No
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot of
emphasis emphasis emphasis of emphasis emphasis
a. Use clear and precise
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
language when students
are discussing their
problem solving and
reasoning
b. Use models to explain
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
calculations
c. Represent a problem
situation in multiple ways
including numbers, words,
pictures, and charts
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
d. Use models to examine
real life and mathematical
examples
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
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[Grades 8 Mathematics: Teacher #3]
TBD
Thinking about your eighth-grade mathematics classes this year, how often do you incorporate the following
practices when teaching your students? Select one circle in each row.
Never or
Once in Sometimes
Often
Always or
hardly ever a while
almost
always
a. Pose questions during a
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
lesson that will help
students to reason and
make sense of
mathematical connections
and relationships
b. Use overall learning goals
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
for student learning to
guide instructional
decisions
c. Provide opportunities for
students to productively
struggle with mathematical
ideas and relationships
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
d. Build procedural
understanding to
encourage the use of
multiple problem-solving
strategies
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
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[Grades 8 Mathematics: Teacher #4]
TBD
Thinking about your eighth-grade mathematics classes this year, how much emphasis did you place on teaching
your students each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
No
emphasis
A
Very little
emphasis
B
Some
emphasis
C
Quite a bit
of emphasis
D
b. Justify and explain their
reasoning
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
c. Identify and correct flawed
mathematical reasoning
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
d. Construct arguments using
tools, graphs, or diagrams
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
e. Make, test, and validate
conjectures
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
f.
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
A
B
C
D
E
TBD
a. Use definitions and
notation precisely
Use examples or
counterexamples to
support or refute a
mathematical conjecture
g. Engage in deductive
reasoning and informal
proof
A lot of
emphasis
E
TBD
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[Grades 8 Mathematics: Teacher #5]
TBD
Thinking about your eighth-grade mathematics classes this year, how much emphasis did you place on
teaching your students each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
No
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot of
emphasis emphasis emphasis of emphasis emphasis
a. Evaluate a problem-solving
A
B
C
D
E
process
b. Create equations
A
B
C
D
E
c. Relate what your students
A
B
C
D
E
know to the real world and
make sense of it
mathematically
d. Use appropriate
A
B
C
D
E
terminology when
referring to the number
system, functions,
geometric figures, and
data displays
e. Evaluate the conclusions of
A
B
C
D
E
other students
f. Examine patterns in tables
A
B
C
D
E
and graphs to describe
relationships
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
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Table F.e. Assessment years for the school administrator survey questionnaires and appendix
parts.
2017
2018
2019
Grade 4 Core (SCP)
X
X
X
F-3a, F-3b
Grade 8 Core (SCP)
X
X
X
F-3b, F-3c, F-3ah
X
X
F-3d, F-3e
Grade 12 Core (SCP)
Appendix Parts
Grade 4 Charter School
X
X
X
F-3f, F-3i
Grade 8 Charter School
X
X
X
F-3g, F-3i
X
X
F-3h, F-3i
Grade 12 Charter School
Grade 4 Reading
X
X
F-3j, F-3k
Grade 8 Reading
X
X
F-3l, F-3m, F-3ai
X
F-3m, F-3n
Grade 12 Reading
X
Grade 4 Mathematics
X
X
F-3o, F-3p
Grade 8 Mathematics
X
X
F-3q, F-3r, F-3aj
Grade 12 Mathematics
X
X
F-3r, F-3s
Grade 4 Science
X
X
F-3t
Grade 8 Science
X
X
F-3u
Grade 12 Science
X
X
F-3v
Grade 4 Writing
X
X
F-3w
Grade 8 Writing
X
X
F-3x, F-3y
X
F-3z, F-3aa
Grade 12 Writing
Grade 8 Social Studies
Grade 8 TEL
X
X
F-3ab, F-3ag
X
F-3ac
Grade 4 NIES
X
F-3ad
Grade 8 NIES
X
F-3ae
X
F-3af
Grade 4, 8, & 12 Giving Back
X
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Appendix
Part
Survey Questionnaire
Grade 4 Core (SCP)
F-3a
2015 Operational Grade 4 Core (SCP)
Grade 4 & 8 Core (SCP)
F-3b
2016 Pilot Grade 4 & 8 Core (SCP)
Grade 8 Core (SCP)
F-3c
2015 Operational Grade 8 Core (SCP)
Grade 8 Core (SCP)
F-3ah
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Core (SCP)
Grade 12 Core (SCP)
F-3d
2015 Operational Grade 12 Core (SCP)
Grade 12 Core (SCP)
F-3e
2016 Pilot Grade 12 Core (SCP)
Grade 4 Charter School
F-3f
2015 Operational Grade 4 Charter School
Grade 8 Charter School
F-3g
2015 Operational Grade 8 Charter School
Grade 12 Charter School
F-3h
2015 Operational Grade 12 Charter School
Grade 4, 8, & 12 Charter
School
F-3i
2016 Pilot Grade 4, 8, & 12 Charter School
Grade 4 Reading
F-3j
2015 Operational Grade 4 Reading
Grade 4 Reading
F-3k
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading
Grade 8 Reading
F-3l
2015 Operational Grade 8 Reading
Grade 8 Reading
F-3m
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading
Grade 8 Reading
F-3ai
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Reading
Grade 12 Reading
F-3n
2015 Operational Grade 12 Reading
Grade 4 Mathematics
F-3o
2015 Operational Grade 4 Mathematics
Grade 4 Mathematics
F-3p
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics
Grade 8 Mathematics
F-3q
2015 Operational Grade 8 Mathematics
Grade 8 Mathematics
F-3r
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics
Grade 8 Mathematics
F-3aj
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Mathematics
Grade 12 Mathematics
F-3s
2015 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics
Grade 4 Science
F-3t
2015 Operational Grade 4 Science
Grade 8 Science
F-3u
2015 Operational Grade 8 Science
Grade 12 Science
F-3v
2015 Operational Grade 12 Science
Grade 4 Writing
F-3w
2012 Pilot Grade 4 Writing
Grade 8 Writing
F-3x
2011 Operational Grade 8 Writing
Grade 8 Writing
F-3y
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Writing
Grade 12 Writing
F-3z
2011 Operational Grade 12 Writing
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Grade 12 Writing
F-3aa
2016 Pilot Grade 12 Writing
Grade 8 Social Studies
F-3ab
2014 Operational Grade 8 Social Studies
Grade 8 Social Studies
F-3ag
2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Social
Studies
Grade 8 TEL
F-3ac
2014 Probe Grade 8 TEL
Grade 4 NIES
F-3ad
2015 Operational Grade 4 NIES
Grade 8 NIES
F-3ae
2015 Operational Grade 8 NIES
Grade 4, 8, & 12 Giving
Back
F-3af
2015 Operational Grade 4, 8, & 12 Giving Back
Items
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This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
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1. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
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2. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
L Other (specify):____________________
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3. What is the current enrollment in your school?
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4. Approximately what percentage of fourth-graders in your school is new this year?
%
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5. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
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6. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school
enrolled after the first day of school?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
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7. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school left
before the end of the school year?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
HE000917
8. About what percentage of your students is absent on an average day? (Include
excused and unexcused absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
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9. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
HE002112
10. About what percentage of this year’s fourth-graders was held back and is repeating
fourth grade?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
HE002094
11.. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
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12.. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.
Question 13 is not applicable and will be skipped.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
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13. If your school distributes free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3, what
was the base year during which individual student eligibility was collected?
A This school does not distribute free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3—eligibility is
determined annually.
B 2014
C 2013
D 2012
E 2011
F 2010
G 2009 or earlier
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14. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
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15. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
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16. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485286
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485287
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485288
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. Instruction
provided in
student’s
home
language
(non-English)
d. English-as-asecond-language
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
e. Special
education
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
None
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17. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25
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18. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians who do each
of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences
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Not
applicable
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
Over 50%
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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VE101552
For all teacher counts entered in item 19:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Regular
• Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art,
music, physical education)
• Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
• Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Student teachers
• Short-term substitute teachers
• Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
19. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time
Full-time teachers
b. Part-time
Part-time teachers
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20. Does your school offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No
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21. Of the following categories of teachers who were full-time teachers at your school at the end of
the last school year, what percentage stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Nontenured
teachers who had
taught for at least
one year
b. Tenured teachers
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–90%
Over 90%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE588765
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE588766
VE600319
22.. In the last school year, how many full-time teachers were new to your school?
If you answered 0, Question 23 is not applicable and will be skipped.
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VE592330
23. Of the full-time teachers who were new to your school last year, what percentage
stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year?
A 0–10%
B 11–25%
C 26–50%
D 51–75%
E 76–90%
F Over 90%
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Appendix F-3b: 2016 Pilot Grade 4 & 8 Core (SCP)
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This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
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VH240382
1. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
VH240208
2. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
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VH240215
3. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
Questions 4–6 are not applicable and will be skipped.
VH240216
4. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch. Question 5 is not applicable and will be skipped.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
VH240217
5. If your school distributes free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3, what
was the base year during which individual student eligibility was collected?
A This school does not distribute free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3—eligibility is
determined annually.
B 2015
C 2014
D 2013
E 2012
F 2011
G 2010 or earlier
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VH240218
6. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
VH240219
7. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
VH311450
8. In this school year, which of the following types of computers or other digital
devices are available in your school for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A Desktop computers
B Laptop computers
C Tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
D Other digital devices (Please specify): ______________________________________________
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VH342882
9. In your school, where are desktop computers available for students to work? Select
all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): ____________________________________________________________
VH311473
10. What is the average age of the desktop computers in your school?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–1.9 years
C 2–3.9 years
D 4–5.9 years
E 6 or more years
F I don’t know.
VH311487
11. What is the total number of laptop computers available for students in your
school? Enter the number of laptop computers.
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VH342883
12. In your school, where are laptop computers available for students to work? Select all
squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): ____________________________________________________________
VH311490
13. What is the average age of the laptop computers in your school?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–1.9 years
C 2–3.9 years
D 4–5.9 years
E 6 or more years
F I don’t know.
VH311502
14. What is the total number of tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students in your school? Enter the number of tablets.
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VH342884
15. In your school, where are tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): ____________________________________________________________
VH311504
16. What is the average age of the tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
in your school?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–1.9 years
C 2–3.9 years
D 4–5.9 years
E 6 or more years
F I don’t know.
VH311352
17. In your school, is there a wireless Internet connection that students can use for
schoolwork?
A No
B Yes, in some areas of the school.
C Yes, everywhere or almost everywhere in the school.
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VH311353
18. This school year, did your school provide teachers with laptop computers for
teaching and class preparation?
A No
B Yes, some teachers.
C Yes, all teachers.
VH311354
19. This school year, did your school provide teachers with tablets (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad, or Kindle Fire) for teaching and class preparation?
A No
B Yes, some teachers.
C Yes, all teachers.
VH311355
20. This school year, did your school offer technical support to teachers for computers
and tablets used in this school?
A No
B Yes, we have technical support staff in the school.
C Yes, we are partnering with a provider outside the school.
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VH311409
21. How often do teachers do the following in this school? Select one circle in each row.
Never
About
once or
twice a
year
About
once or
twice a
month
About
once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
Several
times a
day
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311410
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311411
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311412
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311413
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311414
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311415
a. Teach jointly as a
team in the same
class
b. Observe other
teachers’ classes
and provide
feedback
c. Engage in joint
activities across
different classes
and age groups
(e.g., projects)
d. Exchange teaching
materials with
colleagues
e. Engage in
discussions about
the learning
development of
specific students
f. Work with other
teachers during
common planning
times to ensure
common standards
in evaluations for
assessing student
progress
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Appendix F-3c: 2015 Operational Grade 8 Core (SCP)
692
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
L2SQ-SC
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VB337248
1. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
VE592238
2. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
L Other (specify):____________________
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VB337250
3. What is the current enrollment in your school?
VE462941
4. Approximately what percentage of eighth-graders in your school is new this year?
%
VB337256
5. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
L2SQ-SC
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE588132
6. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school
enrolled after the first day of school?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
VE592581
7. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school left
before the end of the school year?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
HE000917
8. About what percentage of your students is absent on an average day? (Include
excused and unexcused absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
LC000488
9. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
HE002230
10. About what percentage of this year’s eighth-graders was held back and is repeating
eighth grade?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
HE002094
11.. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
L2SQ-SC
Questions 12–14 are not applicable and will be skipped.
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VB556173
12.. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.
Question 13 is not applicable and will be skipped.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
VE382479
13. If your school distributes free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3, what
was the base year during which individual student eligibility was collected?
A This school does not distribute free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3—eligibility is
determined annually.
B 2014
C 2013
D 2012
E 2011
F 2010
G 2009 or earlier
L2SQ-SC
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VB608487
14. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
VB608488
15. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
L2SQ-SC
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VB485284
16. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB610145
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485286
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485287
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485288
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485289
a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. Instruction
provided in
student’s
home
language
(non-English)
d. English-as-asecond-language
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
e. Special
education
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
None
VE588470
17. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE588677
18. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians who do each
of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences
L2SQ-SC
Not
applicable
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
Over 50%
A
B
C
D
E
VE588679
A
B
C
D
E
VE588681
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE101552
For all teacher counts entered in item 19:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Regular
• Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art,
music, physical education)
• Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
• Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Student teachers
• Short-term substitute teachers
• Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
19. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time
Full-time teachers
b. Part-time
Part-time teachers
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VF096612
20. Does your school offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No
VE588721
21. Of the following categories of teachers who were full-time teachers at your school at the end of
the last school year, what percentage stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Nontenured
teachers who had
taught for at least
one year
b. Tenured teachers
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–90%
Over 90%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE588765
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE588766
VE600319
22.. In the last school year, how many full-time teachers were new to your school?
If you answered 0, Question 23 is not applicable and will be skipped.
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE592330
23. Of the full-time teachers who were new to your school last year, what percentage
stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year?
A 0–10%
B 11–25%
C 26–50%
D 51–75%
E 76–90%
F Over 90%
L2SQ-SC
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Appendix F-3d: 2015 Operational Grade 12 Core (SCP)
705
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VB337248
1. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
VE592238
2. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
L Other (specify):____________________
L3SQ-SC
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VB337250
3. What is the current enrollment in your school?
VE462942
4. Approximately what percentage of twelfth-graders in your school is new this year?
%
VB337256
5. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
L3SQ-SC
3
7/15/2014
708
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE588132
6. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school
enrolled after the first day of school?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
VE592581
7. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school left
before the end of the school year?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
HE000917
8. About what percentage of your students is absent on an average day? (Include
excused and unexcused absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
L3SQ-SC
4
7/15/2014
709
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
LC000488
9. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
HE002094
10.. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
Questions 11–13 are not applicable and will be skipped.
VB556173
11.. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.
Question 12 is not applicable and will be skipped.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
L3SQ-SC
5
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE382479
12. If your school distributes free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3, what
was the base year during which individual student eligibility was collected?
A This school does not distribute free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3—eligibility is
determined annually.
B 2014
C 2013
D 2012
E 2011
F 2010
G 2009 or earlier
VB608487
13. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
L3SQ-SC
6
7/15/2014
711
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VB608488
14. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
VB485284
15. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. Instruction
provided in
student’s
home
language
(non-English)
d. English-as-asecond-language
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
e. Special
education
L3SQ-SC
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
None
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB610145
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485286
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485287
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485288
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VB485289
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7/15/2014
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE588195
16. Of the students in last year’s graduating class, approximately what percentage is doing each of the
following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Attending a
two-year college
b. Attending a
four-year college
c. Attending a
vocationaltechnical
or business
school
d. Working for pay
e. Serving in the
military
(excluding
ROTC and
military
academies)
0–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
Over
75%
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE588197
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE589625
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE588425
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE588429
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE588432
VE592328
17. Does your school offer any of the following services to students on a regular basis?
Select all squares that apply.
A Career and technical education workshops
B Career counseling services or programs
C Job placement services
D Career days or job fairs
E Career or employment readiness workshops
L3SQ-SC
8
7/15/2014
713
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE588470
18. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25
VE588677
19. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians who do each
of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences
L3SQ-SC
Not
applicable
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
Over 50%
A
B
C
D
E
VE588679
A
B
C
D
E
VE588681
9
7/15/2014
714
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE101552
For all teacher counts entered in item 20:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Regular
• Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art,
music, physical education)
• Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
• Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
• Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Student teachers
• Short-term substitute teachers
• Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
20. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time
Full-time teachers
b. Part-time
Part-time teachers
L3SQ-SC
10
7/15/2014
715
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VF096612
21. Does your school offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No
VE588721
22. Of the following categories of teachers who were full-time teachers at your school at the end of
the last school year, what percentage stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Nontenured
teachers who had
taught for at least
one year
b. Tenured teachers
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–90%
Over 90%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE588765
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE588766
VE600319
23.. In the last school year, how many full-time teachers were new to your school?
If you answered 0, Question 24 is not applicable and will be skipped.
L3SQ-SC
11
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Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
VE592330
24. Of the full-time teachers who were new to your school last year, what percentage
stayed on as full-time teachers for this school year?
A 0–10%
B 11–25%
C 26–50%
D 51–75%
E 76–90%
F Over 90%
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2016 Pilot Grade 12 Core School Items
VH240382
1. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
VH240208
2. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
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VH240215
3. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
.
VH240216
4. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.
.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
VH240217
5. If your school distributes free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3, what
was the base year during which individual student eligibility was collected?
A This school does not distribute free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3—eligibility is
determined annually.
B 2015
C 2014
D 2013
E 2012
F 2011
G 2010 or earlier
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VH240218
6. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
VH240219
7. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
VH311352
8. In your school, is there a wireless Internet connection that students can use for
schoolwork?
A No
B Yes, in some areas of the school.
C Yes, everywhere or almost everywhere in the school.
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VH311353
9. This school year, did your school provide teachers with laptop computers for
teaching and class preparation?
A No
B Yes, some teachers.
C Yes, all teachers.
VH311354
10. This school year, did your school provide teachers with tablets (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad, or Kindle Fire) for teaching and class preparation?
A No
B Yes, some teachers.
C Yes, all teachers.
VH311355
11. This school year, did your school offer technical support to teachers for computers
and tablets used in this school?
A No
B Yes, we have technical support staff in the school.
C Yes, we are partnering with a provider outside the school.
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VH311409
12. How often do teachers do the following in this school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teach jointly as a
team in the same
class
b. Observe other
teachers’ classes
and provide
feedback
c. Engage in joint
activities across
different classes
and age groups
(e.g., projects)
d. Exchange teaching
materials with
colleagues
e. Engage in
discussions about
the learning
development of
specific students
f. Work with other
teachers during
common planning
times to ensure
common standards
in evaluations for
assessing student
progress
Never
About
once or
twice a
year
About
once or
twice a
month
About
once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
Several
times a
day
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311410
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311411
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311412
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311413
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311414
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH311415
VH311450
13. In this school year, which of the following types of computers or other digital
devices are available in your school for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A Desktop computers
B Laptop computers
C Tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
D Other digital devices (Please specify): _________________________________________
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VH342882
14. In your school, where are desktop computers available for students to work? Select
all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
VH311473
15. What is the average age of the desktop computers in your school?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–1.9 years
C 2–3.9 years
D 4–5.9 years
E 6 or more years
F I don’t know.
VH342883
16. In your school, where are laptop computers available for students to work? Select all
squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
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VH311487
17. What is the total number of laptop computers available for students in your
school? Enter the number of laptop computers.
VH311490
18. What is the average age of the laptop computers in your school?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–1.9 years
C 2–3.9 years
D 4–5.9 years
E 6 or more years
F I don’t know.
VH342884
19. In your school, where are tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
VH311502
20. What is the total number of tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students in your school? Enter the number of tablets.
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VH311504
21. What is the average age of the tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
in your school?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–1.9 years
C 2–3.9 years
D 4–5.9 years
E 6 or more years
F I don’t know.
VH311531
22. Please identify the organization(s) listed below to which your school is most
closely affiliated. Select all squares that apply.
A American Association of Christian Schools
B Association of Christian Schools International
C Christian Schools International
D National Association of Episcopal Schools
E National Association of Independent Schools
F National Catholic Educational Association
G National Society of Hebrew Day Schools
H The Association of Boarding Schools
I Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________
J None of the above
VH240223
23. Is your school a public charter school?
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state
statute, has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules
and regulations. A charter school may be a newly created school, or it may
previously have been a public or private school.)
A Yes
B No
.
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727
Part V: Charter School
This section should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
J1SQ-CH
1
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728
Part V: Charter School
VC311248
1. Is your school a public charter school?
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state
statute, has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules
and regulations. A charter school may be a newly created school, or it may
previously have been a public or private school.)
A Yes
B No
Questions 2–8 are not applicable and will be skipped.
VC104697
2. In which year did your school start providing instruction as a charter school?
VE588849
3. Who granted your school’s current charter?
A School district
B State board of education (includes state board of regents and District of Columbia State Board
of Education)
C Postsecondary institution
D State charter-granting agency
E City or state public charter school board
F Other (specify): ________________________
J1SQ-CH
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Part V: Charter School
VC104799
4. What is the legal status of your school?
A Officially part of the school district or local education agency (LEA)
B Independent from the school district or local education agency (LEA)
C A separate local education agency (LEA) as stipulated by state law
VE600331
5. Is this school operated by a company or organization that also operates other
charter schools?
A Yes
B No
VC104758
6. Which one of the following best describes your charter school’s primary focus in
terms of program content?
A We have a comprehensive curriculum with no specialized area of focus.
B We have a special curricular focus, for example, the arts, math/science, foreign language
immersion.
C Our curriculum is based on a particular educational theory, for example, Montessori, open
school, Core Knowledge.
D Our curriculum is based on a particular moral philosophy or set of values, for example,
African-centered education, character-based education, Eastern philosophy.
VE588897
7. Does your school provide a written contract for parents?
A Yes, and parents are required to abide by it.
B Yes, but signing it is voluntary.
C No
J1SQ-CH
Question 8 is not applicable and will be skipped.
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Part V: Charter School
VE588978
8. Are the following elements addressed in your charter–parent contract? Select one circle in each
row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Dress code
Home learning environment
Homework
Parent–teacher communication
Parent volunteering
School discipline policy
Student attendance
Student promotion policy
Other (specify): _________________________
_________________________
____________
____________
J1SQ-CH
4
Yes
No
A
B
VE588983
A
B
VE588989
A
B
VE588981
A
B
VE588987
A
B
VE588991
A
B
VE588985
A
B
VE588980
A
B
VE588988
A
B
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732
Part V: Charter School
This section should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
J2SQ-CH
1
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733
Part V: Charter School
VC311248
1. Is your school a public charter school?
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state
statute, has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules
and regulations. A charter school may be a newly created school, or it may
previously have been a public or private school.)
A Yes
B No
Questions 2–8 are not applicable and will be skipped.
VC104697
2. In which year did your school start providing instruction as a charter school?
VE588849
3. Who granted your school’s current charter?
A School district
B State board of education (includes state board of regents and District of Columbia State Board
of Education)
C Postsecondary institution
D State charter-granting agency
E City or state public charter school board
F Other (specify): ________________________
J2SQ-CH
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734
Part V: Charter School
VC104799
4. What is the legal status of your school?
A Officially part of the school district or local education agency (LEA)
B Independent from the school district or local education agency (LEA)
C A separate local education agency (LEA) as stipulated by state law
VE600331
5. Is this school operated by a company or organization that also operates other
charter schools?
A Yes
B No
VC104758
6. Which one of the following best describes your charter school’s primary focus in
terms of program content?
A We have a comprehensive curriculum with no specialized area of focus.
B We have a special curricular focus, for example, the arts, math/science, foreign language
immersion.
C Our curriculum is based on a particular educational theory, for example, Montessori, open
school, Core Knowledge.
D Our curriculum is based on a particular moral philosophy or set of values, for example,
African-centered education, character-based education, Eastern philosophy.
VE588897
7. Does your school provide a written contract for parents?
A Yes, and parents are required to abide by it.
B Yes, but signing it is voluntary.
C No
J2SQ-CH
Question 8 is not applicable and will be skipped.
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Part V: Charter School
VE588978
8. Are the following elements addressed in your charter–parent contract? Select one circle in each
row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Dress code
Home learning environment
Homework
Parent–teacher communication
Parent volunteering
School discipline policy
Student attendance
Student promotion policy
Other (specify): _________________________
_________________________
____________
____________
J2SQ-CH
4
Yes
No
A
B
VE588983
A
B
VE588989
A
B
VE588981
A
B
VE588987
A
B
VE588991
A
B
VE588985
A
B
VE588980
A
B
VE588988
A
B
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Appendix F-3h: 2015 Operational Grade 12 Charter School
737
Part V: Charter School
This section should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
J3SQ-CH
1
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738
Part V: Charter School
VC311248
1. Is your school a public charter school?
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state
statute, has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules
and regulations. A charter school may be a newly created school, or it may
previously have been a public or private school.)
A Yes
B No
Questions 2–8 are not applicable and will be skipped.
VC104697
2. In which year did your school start providing instruction as a charter school?
VE588849
3. Who granted your school’s current charter?
A School district
B State board of education (includes state board of regents and District of Columbia State Board
of Education)
C Postsecondary institution
D State charter-granting agency
E City or state public charter school board
F Other (specify): ________________________
J3SQ-CH
2
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739
Part V: Charter School
VC104799
4. What is the legal status of your school?
A Officially part of the school district or local education agency (LEA)
B Independent from the school district or local education agency (LEA)
C A separate local education agency (LEA) as stipulated by state law
VE600331
5. Is this school operated by a company or organization that also operates other
charter schools?
A Yes
B No
VC104758
6. Which one of the following best describes your charter school’s primary focus in
terms of program content?
A We have a comprehensive curriculum with no specialized area of focus.
B We have a special curricular focus, for example, the arts, math/science, foreign language
immersion.
C Our curriculum is based on a particular educational theory, for example, Montessori, open
school, Core Knowledge.
D Our curriculum is based on a particular moral philosophy or set of values, for example,
African-centered education, character-based education, Eastern philosophy.
VE588897
7. Does your school provide a written contract for parents?
A Yes, and parents are required to abide by it.
B Yes, but signing it is voluntary.
C No
J3SQ-CH
Question 8 is not applicable and will be skipped.
3
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740
Part V: Charter School
VE588978
8. Are the following elements addressed in your charter–parent contract? Select one circle in each
row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Dress code
Home learning environment
Homework
Parent–teacher communication
Parent volunteering
School discipline policy
Student attendance
Student promotion policy
Other (specify): _________________________
_________________________
____________
____________
J3SQ-CH
4
Yes
No
A
B
VE588983
A
B
VE588989
A
B
VE588981
A
B
VE588987
A
B
VE588991
A
B
VE588985
A
B
VE588980
A
B
VE588988
A
B
VE592478
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742
Part V: Charter School
This section should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
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Part V: Charter School
VH240223
1. Is your school a public charter school?
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state
statute, has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules
and regulations. A charter school may be a newly created school, or it may
previously have been a public or private school.)
A Yes
B No
Question 2 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VH311531
2. Please identify the organization(s) listed below to which your school is most
closely affiliated. Select all squares that apply.
A American Association of Christian Schools
B Association of Christian Schools International
C Christian Schools International
D National Association of Episcopal Schools
E National Association of Independent Schools
F National Catholic Educational Association
G National Society of Hebrew Day Schools
H The Association of Boarding Schools
I Other (Please specify): ____________________________________________________________
J None of the above
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Appendix F-3j: 2015 Operational Grade 4 Reading
745
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VB380370
1. During the last two years, to what extent have professional development activities offered to
teachers in your school focused on the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Use of language arts across
the curriculum
b. Interpreting and analyzing
literature
c. Interpreting and analyzing
informational texts
d. Understanding the process
of reading or writing
e. Use of rubrics to evaluate
student work
f. Instructional strategies for
teaching language arts
g. Effective use of technology
in reading instruction
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB380371
A
B
C
D
VB380372
A
B
C
D
VE634273
A
B
C
D
VB380373
A
B
C
D
VE634274
A
B
C
D
VB380374
A
B
C
D
VE658951
Questions 2–5 ask about reading specialists and literacy coaches.
Reading specialists provide additional instructional support to students and have
special expertise in assessing and diagnosing students’ reading strengths and needs.
Literacy coaches work with teachers to help them implement and use strategies to
improve their students’ ability to read and write in their classes.
In some schools, a single person may serve in both roles regardless of the title they
have. Please answer questions 2–5 based on the roles as defined in this paragraph.
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VE659097
2.. Is there a reading specialist available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade students at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students
C No
Question 3 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VE659100
3. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the reading specialist(s) available to
fourth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide reading instruction
to students on various
topics
b. Provide reading instruction
to students at various
ability levels
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE658962
A
B
C
D
VE659111
VE659035
4.. Is there a literacy coach available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers
C No
L1SQ-R
Question 5 is not applicable and will be skipped.
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VE659050
5. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the literacy coach(es) available to
fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide assistance/support
to individual teachers
about reading content or
the teaching of reading
b. Conduct professional
development for groups of
teachers about reading
content or the teaching of
reading
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE659056
A
B
C
D
VE659059
VC190984
6. To what extent is your school’s reading program structured according to the following resources?
Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school reading/language
arts department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources
L1SQ-R
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC190986
A
B
C
D
VC190987
A
B
C
D
VC190988
A
B
C
D
VC190989
A
B
C
D
VC190990
A
B
C
D
VC190992
A
B
C
D
VC190993
A
B
C
D
VC190995
A
B
C
D
VE659085
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VC311130
7. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade reading curriculum focus on preparation for the
following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC311149
A
B
C
D
VC311150
A
B
C
D
VC311151
VE659159
8. In addition to reading teachers, does your school have the following personnel to assist with
reading class instruction for fourth-grade students with disabilities (SD)? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Special Education teachers (and related
service providers)
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students with
disabilities
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students with
disabilities
f. Parent volunteers
L1SQ-R
4
Yes
No
A
B
VE659160
A
B
VE659161
A
B
VE659162
A
B
VE659166
A
B
VE659163
A
B
VE659165
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VE659190
9. In addition to reading teachers, does your school have the following personnel to assist with
reading class instruction for fourth-grade English language learners (ELL)? Select one circle in each
row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
Reading specialists or literacy coaches
Speech pathologists
Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students who are ELL
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students who are
ELL
f. Parent volunteers
L1SQ-R
5
Yes
No
A
B
VE659198
A
B
VE659192
A
B
VE659193
A
B
VE659197
A
B
VE659194
A
B
VE659196
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading School Items
VH240020
1. Is there a reading specialist available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade students at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students
C No
VH240562
2. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the reading specialist(s)
available to fourth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide one-on-one help to
students on various reading
topics
b. Provide one-on-one help to
students at various
achievement levels
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH259934
A
B
C
D
VH259935
VH335488
3. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for fourth-grade
students with disabilities (SD)? Select one circle in each row.
a. Special Education teachers (and related
service providers)
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students with
disabilities
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students with
disabilities
f. Parent volunteers
1
Yes
No
A
B
VH335489
A
B
VH335490
A
B
VH335494
A
B
VH335492
A
B
VH335491
A
B
VH335493
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VH335406
4. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for fourth-grade
English language learners (ELL)? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
Reading specialists or literacy coaches
Speech pathologists
Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students who are ELL
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students who are
ELL
f. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH335410
A
B
VH335407
A
B
VH335408
A
B
VH335409
A
B
VH335412
A
B
VH335411
VH335506
5. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade English/language arts curriculum
focus on preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each
row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH335508
A
B
C
D
VH335509
A
B
C
D
VH335507
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Reading School Items
VH240553
6. During the last two years, to what extent have professional development activities
offered to teachers in your school focused on the following? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Use of English/language
arts across the curriculum
b. Interpreting and analyzing
literature
c. Interpreting and analyzing
informational texts
d. Understanding the
cognitive process of an
individual when they are
reading or writing
e. Use of scoring guides to
evaluate student work
f. Instructional strategies for
teaching English/language
arts
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH259997
A
B
C
D
VH240555
A
B
C
D
VH240559
A
B
C
D
VH260000
A
B
C
D
VH260001
A
B
C
D
VH260002
VH260137
7. How much is your school’s ability to provide instruction affected by a lack of the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers with a
specialization in English/
language arts
b. Computer software for
English/language arts
instruction
c. Library books
d. Audio-visual resources for
English/language arts
instruction
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VH260138
A
B
C
D
VH260140
A
B
C
D
VH260142
A
B
C
D
VH260143
3
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754
Appendix F-3l: 2015 Operational Grade 8 Reading
755
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VB380370
1. During the last two years, to what extent have professional development activities offered to
teachers in your school focused on the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Use of language arts across
the curriculum
b. Interpreting and analyzing
literature
c. Interpreting and analyzing
informational texts
d. Understanding the process
of reading or writing
e. Use of rubrics to evaluate
student work
f. Instructional strategies for
teaching language arts
g. Effective use of technology
in English/language arts
instruction
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB380371
A
B
C
D
VB380372
A
B
C
D
VE634273
A
B
C
D
VB380373
A
B
C
D
VE634274
A
B
C
D
VB380374
A
B
C
D
VE589137
Questions 2–5 ask about reading specialists and literacy coaches.
Reading specialists provide additional instructional support to students and have
special expertise in assessing and diagnosing students’ reading strengths and needs.
Literacy coaches work with teachers to help them implement and use strategies to
improve their students’ ability to read and write in their classes.
In some schools, a single person may serve in both roles regardless of the title they
have. Please answer questions 2–5 based on the roles as defined in this paragraph.
L2SQ-R
1
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756
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VE659212
2.. Is there a reading specialist available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade students at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students
C No
Question 3 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VE659230
3. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the reading specialist(s) available to
eighth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide reading instruction
to students on various
topics
b. Provide reading instruction
to students at various
ability levels
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF009700
A
B
C
D
VF009703
VE659041
4.. Is there a literacy coach available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers
C No
L2SQ-R
Question 5 is not applicable and will be skipped.
2
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757
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VE659066
5. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the literacy coach(es) available to
eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide assistance/support
to individual teachers
about English/language arts
content or the teaching of
English/language arts
b. Conduct professional
development for groups of
teachers about English/
language arts content or
the teaching of English/
language arts
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE659079
A
B
C
D
VE659082
VC191175
6. To what extent is your school’s English/language arts program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school reading/language
arts department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources
L2SQ-R
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC191181
A
B
C
D
VC191182
A
B
C
D
VC191185
A
B
C
D
VC191187
A
B
C
D
VC191188
A
B
C
D
VC191191
A
B
C
D
VC191194
A
B
C
D
VC191195
A
B
C
D
VE602360
3
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758
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VC311761
7. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade English/language arts curriculum focus on
preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC311766
A
B
C
D
VC311768
A
B
C
D
VC311770
VE659259
8. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following personnel to
assist with English/language arts class instruction for eighth-grade students with disabilities (SD)?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Special Education teachers (and related
service providers)
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students with
disabilities
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students with
disabilities
f. Parent volunteers
L2SQ-R
4
Yes
No
A
B
VE659260
A
B
VE659261
A
B
VE659262
A
B
VE659266
A
B
VE659263
A
B
VE659265
7/23/2014
759
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VE659284
9. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following personnel to
assist with English/language arts class instruction for eighth-grade English language learners
(ELL)? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
Reading specialists or literacy coaches
Speech pathologists
Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students who are ELL
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students who are
ELL
f. Parent volunteers
L2SQ-R
5
Yes
No
A
B
VE659292
A
B
VE659286
A
B
VE659287
A
B
VE659291
A
B
VE659288
A
B
VE659290
7/23/2014
760
Appendix F-3m: 2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading
761
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading School Items
VH240022
1. Is there a reading specialist available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade students at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students
C No
.
VH240599
2. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the reading specialist(s)
available to eighth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide one-on-one help to
students on various reading
topics
b. Provide one-on-one help to
students at various
achievement levels
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH259962
A
B
C
D
VH259963
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Reading School Items
VH240553
3. During the last two years, to what extent have professional development activities
offered to teachers in your school focused on the following? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Use of English/language
arts across the curriculum
b. Interpreting and analyzing
literature
c. Interpreting and analyzing
informational texts
d. Understanding the
cognitive process of an
individual when they are
reading or writing
e. Use of scoring guides to
evaluate student work
f. Instructional strategies for
teaching English/language
arts
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH259997
A
B
C
D
VH240555
A
B
C
D
VH240559
A
B
C
D
VH260000
A
B
C
D
VH260001
A
B
C
D
VH260002
VH260137
4. How much is your school’s ability to provide instruction affected by a lack of the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers with a
specialization in English/
language arts
b. Computer software for
English/language arts
instruction
c. Library books
d. Audio-visual resources for
English/language arts
instruction
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VH260138
A
B
C
D
VH260140
A
B
C
D
VH260142
A
B
C
D
VH260143
2
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763
Appendix F-3n: 2015 Operational Grade 12 Reading
764
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VB380370
1. During the last two years, to what extent have professional development activities offered to
teachers in your school focused on the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Use of language arts across
the curriculum
b. Interpreting and analyzing
literature
c. Interpreting and analyzing
informational texts
d. Understanding the process
of reading or writing
e. Use of rubrics to evaluate
student work
f. Instructional strategies for
teaching language arts
g. Effective use of technology
in English/language arts
instruction
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VB380371
A
B
C
D
VB380372
A
B
C
D
VE634273
A
B
C
D
VB380373
A
B
C
D
VE634274
A
B
C
D
VB380374
A
B
C
D
VE589137
Questions 2–5 ask about reading specialists and literacy coaches.
Reading specialists provide additional instructional support to students and have
special expertise in assessing and diagnosing students’ reading strengths and needs.
Literacy coaches work with teachers to help them implement and use strategies to
improve their students’ ability to read and write in their classes.
In some schools, a single person may serve in both roles regardless of the title they
have. Please answer questions 2–5 based on the roles as defined in this paragraph.
L3SQ-R
1
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765
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VE634390
2.. Is there a reading specialist available (full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade students
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade students
C No
Question 3 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VE590205
3. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the reading specialist(s) available to
twelfth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide English/language
arts instruction to students
on various topics
b. Provide English/language
arts instruction to students
at various ability levels
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE590210
A
B
C
D
VE590209
VE634400
4.. Is there a literacy coach available (full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade teachers
C No
L3SQ-R
Question 5 is not applicable and will be skipped.
2
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766
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VE602238
5. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the literacy coach(es) available to
twelfth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide assistance/support
to individual teachers
about English/language arts
content or the teaching of
English/language arts
b. Conduct professional
development for groups of
teachers about English/
language arts content or
the teaching of English/
language arts
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE602240
A
B
C
D
VE602243
VC191175
6. To what extent is your school’s English/language arts program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school reading/language
arts department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources
L3SQ-R
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC191181
A
B
C
D
VC191182
A
B
C
D
VC191185
A
B
C
D
VC191187
A
B
C
D
VC191188
A
B
C
D
VC191191
A
B
C
D
VC191194
A
B
C
D
VC191195
A
B
C
D
VE602360
3
7/23/2014
767
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VE015294
7. To what extent does your school’s twelfth-grade English/language arts curriculum focus on
preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE015298
A
B
C
D
VE015299
A
B
C
D
VE015300
VE590243
8. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following personnel to
assist with English/language arts class instruction for twelfth-grade students with disabilities
(SD)? Select one circle in each row.
a. Special Education teachers (and related
service providers)
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students with
disabilities
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students with
disabilities
f. Parent volunteers
L3SQ-R
4
Yes
No
A
B
VE590244
A
B
VE590245
A
B
VE590246
A
B
VE590248
A
B
VE590249
A
B
VE590251
7/23/2014
768
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VE627500
9. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following personnel to
assist with English/language arts class instruction for twelfth-grade English language learners
(ELL)? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Reading specialists or literacy coaches
Speech pathologists
Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students who are ELL
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students who are
ELL
f. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VE627512
A
B
VE627514
A
B
VE627524
A
B
VE627532
A
B
VE627536
A
B
VE627546
VC311868
10. Does your school offer online English/language arts courses for credit?
A Yes
B No
L3SQ-R
5
7/23/2014
769
Part II: School Questionnaire – Reading
VE015316
11. Are courses of at least one semester in length taught in your school in each of the following
subjects? Select one circle in each row.
a. Advanced Placement English Language and
Composition
b. Advanced Placement English Literature
and Composition
c. English language and composition (beyond
an introductory course)
d. English literature and composition (beyond
an introductory course)
e. International Baccalaureate® Language A1
Yes
No
A
B
VE015317
A
B
VE015319
A
B
VE590257
A
B
VE590260
A
B
VE590261
VE634831
12. Approximately what percentage of students in this year’s graduating class has enrolled in an
English/language arts academic course for dual credit taught at the following locations? Select one
circle in each row.
(Dual credit is defined for this survey as a course or program where high school students can
earn both high school and postsecondary credits for the same courses. Postsecondary
institutions include public and private 2- or 4-year colleges or universities, community
colleges, and technical or vocational schools. The dual credit options must either be
legislated by your state or have an articulated or formal written agreement between your
school and a postsecondary institution. Do NOT include Advanced Placement and
International Baccalaureate® courses.)
a. On your high
school campus
b. On a
postsecondary
campus
c. Through
distance
learning
L3SQ-R
0%
1–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
Over
75%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE634841
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE634842
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF295504
6
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770
Appendix F-3o: 2015 Operational Grade 4 Mathematics
771
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VB525184
1. Are fourth-grade teachers in your school required to set aside a certain amount of
time each day for mathematics instruction?
A Yes
B No
VB525182
2. Are fourth-grade students from different classes typically grouped for mathematics
instruction by ability and/or achievement levels (so that some instruction groups
are higher in average mathematics ability and/or achievement levels than others)?
A Yes
B No
VB525183
3. How often are fourth-grade students’ mathematics placements evaluated?
A Once a year
B Once a marking period (semester, trimester)
C More than once a marking period
D Students are not grouped by ability.
VC188706
4. At each of the following grades, how much emphasis does your school’s mathematics curriculum
place on instructing students in algebraic concepts, such as patterns and writing number
sentences? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Third grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Sixth grade
L1SQ-M
Not
taught
No
emphasis
Little
emphasis
Moderate
emphasis
Heavy
emphasis
Grade not
in school
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC188711
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC188713
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC188714
A
B
C
D
E
F
VC188715
1
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772
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
Questions 5–8 ask about mathematics resource teachers and mathematics coaches.
Mathematics resource teachers provide additional instructional support to
students and have special expertise in assessing and diagnosing students’
mathematics strengths and needs to assist with learning and understanding.
Mathematics coaches work with teachers to help them implement and use
strategies to improve their students’ ability to use mathematics in their classes.
In some schools, a single person may serve in both roles regardless of the title they
have. Please answer questions 5–8 based on the roles as defined in this paragraph.
VE659399
5.. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a mathematics resource
teacher available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students
C No
Question 6 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VE659419
6. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics resource teacher(s)
available to fourth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to individual students
b. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to groups of students
c. Provide mathematics
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide mathematics
enrichment to groups of
students
L1SQ-M
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE659422
A
B
C
D
VE659423
A
B
C
D
VE659424
A
B
C
D
VE659425
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773
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VE659450
7.. Is there a mathematics coach available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade teachers
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers
C No
Question 8 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VE659461
8. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics coach(es) available to
fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support or
assistance about
mathematics content
b. Provide support or
assistance about the
teaching of mathematics to
individual teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about
mathematics or the
teaching of mathematics
for groups of teachers
L1SQ-M
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE659462
A
B
C
D
VE659464
A
B
C
D
VE659463
3
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774
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VC311202
9. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the following
resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school mathematics
department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC311204
A
B
C
D
VC311209
A
B
C
D
VC311210
A
B
C
D
VC311211
A
B
C
D
VC311212
A
B
C
D
VC311213
A
B
C
D
VC311214
A
B
C
D
VC311215
A
B
C
D
VF018182
VC311195
10. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on preparation for
the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments
L1SQ-M
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC311198
A
B
C
D
VC311199
A
B
C
D
VC311200
4
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775
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VE013351
11. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for fourth-grade mathematics instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
b. Videodisc player/
VCR/DVD player
c. Digital/video
camera
d. Videoconferencing
equipment
e. Scanner for images
or text
f. Projection device
for projecting
images directly
from a computer
g. Computer
h. Internet
i. Computer printer
j. Handheld devices
(e.g., personal
digital assistants)
L1SQ-M
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013352
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013353
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013354
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013355
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013356
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013357
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013359
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013360
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013362
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE509167
5
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Appendix F-3p: 2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics
777
2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics School Items
VH270370
1. In your school, are fourth-grade students from different classes typically grouped
for mathematics instruction by achievement levels (so that some instruction
groups are higher in average mathematics achievement levels than others)?
A Yes
B No
VH270371
2. In your school, how often are fourth-grade students’ mathematics placements
evaluated?
A Once a year
B Once a marking period (semester, trimester)
C More than once a marking period
D Students are not grouped by achievement level.
VH240067
3. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a mathematics resource
teacher available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students
C No
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VH270489
4. In this school year, to what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the
mathematics resource teacher(s) available to fourth-grade students at your
school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide technical
assistance/support to
individual teachers about
mathematics content or
the teaching of
mathematics
b. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to individual students
c. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to groups of students
d. Provide mathematics
enrichment to individual
students
e. Provide mathematics
enrichment to groups of
students
f. Provide extra-help sessions
for students during regular
school hours
g. Provide after-school
tutoring for students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH342988
A
B
C
D
VH270490
A
B
C
D
VH270491
A
B
C
D
VH270492
A
B
C
D
VH270493
A
B
C
D
VH270494
A
B
C
D
VH270495
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VH270508
5. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following
technological resources for fourth-grade mathematics instruction? Select one circle in
each row.
a. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
b. VCR/DVD player
c. Digital/video
camera
d. Videoconferencing
equipment
e. Scanner for images
or text
f. Device for
projecting images
directly from a
desktop or laptop
computer
g. Desktop or laptop
computer
h. Internet
i. Printer
j. Handheld devices
k. Interactive
whiteboard
l. Document camera
m. Tablet (for
example, Surface
Pro, iPad, Kindle
Fire)
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270509
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270510
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270511
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270512
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270513
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270514
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270515
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270516
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270517
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270518
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270519
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270521
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270520
3
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2016 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics School Items
VH270533
6. This year, how many teachers are teaching mathematics in your school? Enter the
number of teachers.
VH270595
7. To what extent does your school provide up-to-date technology resources for
mathematics teaching and learning?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
VH270634
8. In this school year, did your school offer any of the following activities? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Opportunities for students to discuss
mathematics work, including homework,
with their teachers.
b. Peer tutoring in mathematics
c. Mathematics competitions
d. Chess clubs
e. Programming classes
f. Mathematics clubs
g. Teacher led tutoring sessions in
mathematics for groups of students
h. Teacher led extra-help sessions in
mathematics
i. Family mathematics night
4
Yes
No
A
B
VH270635
A
B
VH270636
A
B
VH270637
A
B
VH270638
A
B
VH270640
A
B
VH270641
A
B
VH270643
A
B
VH270644
A
B
VH270645
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782
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VB525194
1. What percentage of eighth-grade students in your school enrolls in more than one
mathematics class in a year (including summer school) for the purpose of
remediation or to catch up to grade level? Do not include students who receive
additional mathematics instruction as part of special education or because of IEP
provisions.
A None
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 20 percent
E More than 20 percent
VB525195
2. What percentage of eighth-grade students in your school enrolls in more than one
mathematics class in a year (including summer school) for the purpose of
advancement or to get ahead of grade level?
A None
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 20 percent
E More than 20 percent
L2SQ-M
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Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VB525185
3. What percentage of eighth-grade students in your school is enrolled in the following mathematics
classes? Select one circle in each row.
a. Eighth-grade
mathematics
(not algebra or
pre-algebra)
b. Introduction to
algebra or
pre-algebra
c. Two-year
pre-algebra
d. Algebra I
(one-year course)
e. Algebra I (first
year of two-year
course)
f. Algebra I
(second year of
two-year course)
g. Geometry
h. Algebra II
i. Integrated or
sequential
mathematics
None
1–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–90% 91–100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VB525186
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VB525187
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE013703
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VB525188
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VB525189
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VB517155
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VB525190
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VB525191
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VB525192
VC084852
4. Do students who complete a one-year course in Algebra I by the end of
eighth-grade receive high school credit?
A Yes
B No
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Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
Questions 5–8 ask about mathematics resource teachers and mathematics coaches.
Mathematics resource teachers provide additional instructional support to
students and have special expertise in assessing and diagnosing students’
mathematics strengths and needs to assist with learning and understanding.
Mathematics coaches work with teachers to help them implement and use
strategies to improve their students’ ability to use mathematics in their classes.
In some schools, a single person may serve in both roles regardless of the title they
have. Please answer questions 5–8 based on the roles as defined in this paragraph.
VE659418
5.. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a mathematics resource
teacher available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students
C No
Question 6 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VE659430
6. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics resource teacher(s)
available to eighth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to individual students
b. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to groups of students
c. Provide mathematics
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide mathematics
enrichment to groups of
students
L2SQ-M
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE659436
A
B
C
D
VE659434
A
B
C
D
VE659435
A
B
C
D
VE659433
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VE659454
7.. Is there a mathematics coach available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade teachers
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers
C No
Question 8 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VE659468
8. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics coach(es) available to
eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support or
assistance about
mathematics content
b. Provide support or
assistance about the
teaching of mathematics to
individual teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about
mathematics or the
teaching of mathematics
for groups of teachers
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE659469
A
B
C
D
VE659470
A
B
C
D
VE659471
VE013898
9. Are eighth-grade students typically assigned to mathematics classes by ability
and/or achievement levels (so that some instruction groups are higher in average
mathematics ability and/or achievement levels than others)?
A Yes
B No
L2SQ-M
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Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VB525197
10. Please estimate the percentage of students that is transferred to a higher
ability/achievement-based placement in mathematics between eighth and ninth
grade.
A Less than 1 percent
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 25 percent
E More than 25 percent
F Students are not grouped by ability.
VE013902
11. Please estimate the percentage of students that is transferred to a lower
ability/achievement-based placement in mathematics between eighth and ninth
grade.
A Less than 1 percent
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 25 percent
E More than 25 percent
F Students are not grouped by ability.
L2SQ-M
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Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VC311202
12. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the following
resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school mathematics
department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC311204
A
B
C
D
VC311209
A
B
C
D
VC311210
A
B
C
D
VC311211
A
B
C
D
VC311212
A
B
C
D
VC311213
A
B
C
D
VC311214
A
B
C
D
VC311215
A
B
C
D
VF018182
VC311851
13. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on preparation for
the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments
L2SQ-M
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC311854
A
B
C
D
VC311855
A
B
C
D
VC311857
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VE013906
14. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for eighth-grade mathematics instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
b. Videodisc player/
VCR/DVD player
c. Digital/video
camera
d. Videoconferencing
equipment
e. Scanner for images
or text
f. Projection device
for projecting
images directly
from a computer
g. Computer
h. Internet
i. Computer printer
j. Handheld devices
(e.g., personal
digital assistants)
L2SQ-M
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013908
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013909
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013910
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013914
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013916
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013917
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013919
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013922
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013923
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE509176
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Appendix F-3r: 2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics
790
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School Items
VH270533
1. This year, how many teachers are teaching mathematics in your school? Enter the
number of teachers.
VH270539
2. In your school, approximately what percentage of eighth-grade students enrolls in
more than one mathematics class in a year (including summer school two-block
classes) for remediation or to catch up a grade level? Do not include students who
receive additional mathematics instruction as part of special education or because
of IEP provisions.
A 0–10%
B 11–20%
C 21–30%
D 31–40%
E 41–50%
F More than 50%
1
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791
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School Items
VH270551
3. In this school year, to what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the
mathematics resource teacher(s) available to eighth-grade students at your
school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to individual students
b. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to groups of students
c. Provide mathematics
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide mathematics
enrichment to groups of
students
e. Provide extra-help sessions
for students during regular
school hours
f. Provide after-school
tutoring for students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH270552
A
B
C
D
VH270553
A
B
C
D
VH270554
A
B
C
D
VH270555
A
B
C
D
VH270557
A
B
C
D
VH270558
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2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School Items
VH270595
4. To what extent does your school provide up-to-date technology resources for
mathematics teaching and learning?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
VH270601
5. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following
technological resources for eighth-grade mathematics instruction? Select one circle in
each row.
a. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
b. VCR/DVD player
c. Digital/video
camera
d. Videoconferencing
equipment
e. Scanner for images
or text
f. Device for
projecting images
directly from a
desktop or laptop
computer
g. Desktop or laptop
computer
h. Internet
i. Printer
j. Handheld devices
k. Interactive
whiteboard
l. Document camera
m. Tablet (for
example, Surface
Pro, iPad, Kindle
Fire)
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270603
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270604
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270606
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270607
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270608
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270609
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270610
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270611
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270612
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270613
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270614
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270616
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH270615
3
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793
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School Items
VH270634
6. In this school year, did your school offer any of the following activities? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Opportunities for students to discuss
mathematics work, including homework,
with their teachers.
b. Peer tutoring in mathematics
c. Mathematics competitions
d. Chess clubs
e. Programming classes
f. Mathematics clubs
g. Teacher led tutoring sessions in
mathematics for groups of students
h. Teacher led extra-help sessions in
mathematics
i. Family mathematics night
4
Yes
No
A
B
VH270635
A
B
VH270636
A
B
VH270637
A
B
VH270638
A
B
VH270640
A
B
VH270641
A
B
VH270643
A
B
VH270644
A
B
VH270645
6/5/2015
794
2016 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School Items
VH270657
7. In this school year, what percentage of students has gone to other schools
(neighboring middle school, high school, or college) to receive mathematics
instruction?
A 0–10%
B 11–20%
C 21–30%
D 31–40%
E 41–50%
F More than 50%
VH270659
8. Below are some sentences about students who may have to go to other schools for
mathematics instruction. Please indicate which statements apply to your
students. Select one circle in each row.
a. There are students in my school who take
high school mathematics classes.
b. My school provides credit for students who
take high school or college mathematics
classes.
c. Students at my school who take high
school mathematics classes also take the
same tests as high school students taking
the same course.
d. There are algebra classes offered in my
school that are equivalent to algebra classes
offered at the high schools in my district.
5
Yes
No
A
B
VH270660
A
B
VH270661
A
B
VH270663
A
B
VH270664
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Appendix F-3s: 2015 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics
796
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VF094831
1. Beginning with ninth grade, how many years (or Carnegie-unit equivalents) of
course work in mathematics does your school or district require for graduation?
A Less than two years
B Two years
C Three years
D Four years
E More than four years
VB543425
2. Does your school offer online mathematics courses for credit?
A Yes
B No
L3SQ-M
1
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797
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
QK070745
3. Are courses of at least one semester in length taught in your school in each of the following
subjects? Select one circle in each row.
a. Pre-calculus or introductory analysis
b. Integrated mathematics 3 (third year of a
multi-year course)
c. Integrated mathematics 4 (fourth year of a
multi-year course)
d. Trigonometry
e. International Baccalaureate® (IB)
Mathematics
f. Advanced Placement (AP®) Calculus AB
g. Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC
h. Calculus (other than Advanced Placement
[AP] Calculus)
i. Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics
j. Probability and/or statistics (other than
Advanced Placement [AP] Statistics)
k. Advanced Placement (AP) Computer
Science A
l. Computer science (other than Advanced
Placement [AP] Computer Science)
L3SQ-M
2
Yes
No
A
B
VE592261
A
B
VF301917
A
B
VF302450
A
B
QK070750
A
B
VE592272
A
B
VE592274
A
B
VE592275
A
B
VE592266
A
B
VE592276
A
B
VE592279
A
B
VE592281
A
B
VE592286
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798
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VC194471
4. Which of the following mathematics courses are required for high school graduation? Select one
circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Statistics/Probability
Integrated mathematics 1 (first year of a
multi-year course)
Integrated mathematics 2 (second year of a
multi-year course)
Integrated mathematics 3 (third year of a
multi-year course)
Integrated mathematics 4 (fourth year of a
multi-year course)
Other mathematics course (specify): ______
__________
________________________________________
L3SQ-M
3
Yes
No
A
B
VC194472
A
B
VC194473
A
B
VC194474
A
B
VC194475
A
B
VF303628
A
B
VF303989
A
B
VF304235
A
B
VF304599
A
B
VE610194
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799
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
Questions 5–8 ask about mathematics resource teachers and mathematics coaches.
Mathematics resource teachers provide additional instructional support to
students and have special expertise in assessing and diagnosing students’
mathematics strengths and needs to assist with learning and understanding.
Mathematics coaches work with teachers to help them implement and use
strategies to improve their students’ ability to use mathematics in their classes.
In some schools, a single person may serve in both roles regardless of the title they
have. Please answer questions 5–8 based on the roles as defined in this paragraph.
VE634602
5.. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a mathematics resource
teacher available (full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade students
C No
L3SQ-M
Question 6 is not applicable and will be skipped.
4
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800
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VE592295
6. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics resource teacher(s)
available to twelfth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide mathematics
course-related support to
individual students
b. Provide mathematics
course-related support to
groups of students
c. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to individual students
d. Provide mathematics
remediation/intervention
to groups of students
e. Provide mathematics
enrichment to individual
students
f. Provide mathematics
enrichment to groups of
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE592296
A
B
C
D
VE592297
A
B
C
D
VE592301
A
B
C
D
VE592299
A
B
C
D
VE592300
A
B
C
D
VE592298
VE634605
7.. Is there a mathematics coach available (full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade teachers
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade teachers
C No
L3SQ-M
Question 8 is not applicable and will be skipped.
5
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801
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VE606830
8. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics coach(es) available to
twelfth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support/assistance
about mathematics content
or the teaching of
mathematics to individual
teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about
mathematics or the
teaching of mathematics
for groups of teachers
L3SQ-M
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE606842
A
B
C
D
VE606848
A
B
C
D
VE606851
6
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802
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VC311202
9. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the following
resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school mathematics
department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources
L3SQ-M
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC311204
A
B
C
D
VC311209
A
B
C
D
VC311210
A
B
C
D
VC311211
A
B
C
D
VC311212
A
B
C
D
VC311213
A
B
C
D
VC311214
A
B
C
D
VC311215
A
B
C
D
VE610100
7
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803
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VE592303
10. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources available for twelfth-grade mathematics instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a. Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
b. DVD player and
DVDs
c. Digital camera
d. Videoconferencing
equipment
e. Scanner for images
or text
f. Digital projector
(device, e.g., LCD,
that connects to a
computer to
display
presentations or
demonstrate
lessons)
g. Internet
h. Computer printer
i. Handheld
computer device
(e.g., personal
digital assistant)
j. Graphing
calculators
k. Data collection
sensors/probes
(e.g., tools that
connect a handheld
device or graphing
calculator and
detect motion, pH,
temperature, and
light)
l. Online
applications
m. Digital whiteboard
(computerized
display panel that
responds to
fingertip
commands and
creates a shared
interactive space,
akin to a
traditional
chalkboard)
L3SQ-M
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592304
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592305
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592306
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592307
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592313
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592309
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592311
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592312
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592308
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592310
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592319
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592323
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE592324
8
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804
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VF269059
11. Approximately what percentage of students in this year’s graduating class has enrolled in a
distance learning course for the following subjects? Select one circle in each row.
(Distance learning courses are defined for this survey as credit-granting courses in which the
teacher and student are in different locations. They can be delivered via audio, video, or
Internet or other computer technologies. They may originate from your school or another
entity.)
a. English/
language arts
b. Mathematics
c. Social studies
d. Science
e. Computer
science
f. Foreign
languages
g. Career and
technical/
vocational
h. Other (specify):
___________
___________
L3SQ-M
0%
1–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
Over
75%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269060
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269061
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269062
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269067
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269064
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269065
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269066
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269063
9
7/23/2014
805
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VE606931
12. Approximately what percentage of students in this year’s graduating class has enrolled in a
mathematics academic course for dual credit taught at the following locations? Select one circle
in each row.
(Dual credit is defined for this survey as a course or program where high school students can
earn both high school and postsecondary credits for the same courses. Postsecondary
institutions include public and private 2- or 4-year colleges or universities, community
colleges, and technical or vocational schools. The dual credit options must either be
legislated by your state or have an articulated or formal written agreement between your
school and a postsecondary institution. Do NOT include Advanced Placement and
International Baccalaureate® courses.)
a. On your high
school campus
b. On a
postsecondary
campus
c. Through
distance
learning
d. Other (specify):
___________
___________
L3SQ-M
0%
1–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
Over
75%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE606942
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE606947
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269101
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE606950
10
7/23/2014
806
Part III: School Questionnaire – Mathematics
VE606954
13. Approximately what percentage of students in this year’s graduating class has enrolled in a career
and technical/vocational course for dual credit taught at the following locations? Select one circle
in each row.
(Dual credit is defined for this survey as a course or program where high school students can
earn both high school and postsecondary credits for the same courses. Postsecondary
institutions include public and private 2- or 4-year colleges or universities, community
colleges, and technical or vocational schools. The dual credit options must either be
legislated by your state or have an articulated or formal written agreement between your
school and a postsecondary institution. Do NOT include Advanced Placement and
International Baccalaureate® courses.)
a. On your high
school campus
b. On a
postsecondary
campus
c. Through
distance
learning
d. Other (specify):
___________
___________
L3SQ-M
0%
1–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
Over
75%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE606957
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE606958
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VF269104
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE606963
11
7/23/2014
807
Appendix F-3t: 2015 Operational Grade 4 Science
808
Part IV: Science
VH158008
1. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a science specialist available
(full- or part-time) to fourth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students
C No
Question 2 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VH158011
2. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science specialist(s) available to
fourth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide science
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide science
enrichment to groups of
students
L1SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH158012
A
B
C
D
VH158015
A
B
C
D
VH158014
A
B
C
D
VH158013
1
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809
Part IV: Science
VF633195
3.. Is there a science coach available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers
C No
Question 4 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VF640401
4. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science coach(es) available to
fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support/assistance
about science content or
the teaching of science to
individual teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about science
or the teaching of science
for groups of teachers
L1SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF640402
A
B
C
D
VF640403
A
B
C
D
VF640404
2
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810
Part IV: Science
VC304219
5. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the following resources?
Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school science department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC304220
A
B
C
D
VC304221
A
B
C
D
VC304222
A
B
C
D
VC304223
A
B
C
D
VC304224
A
B
C
D
VC304225
A
B
C
D
VC304226
A
B
C
D
VC304227
A
B
C
D
VH142091
VC304214
6. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade science curricula focus on preparation for the
following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments
L1SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC304216
A
B
C
D
VC304217
A
B
C
D
VC304218
3
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811
Part IV: Science
VC304092
7.. Does your school have laboratory facilities for fourth-grade science instruction?
A Yes
B No
Question 8 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VE013387
8. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for fourth-grade instruction
have the following features? Select one circle in each row.
a. Demonstration stations
b. Student lab stations
c. Storage areas for chemicals
and other supplies
d. Electricity
e. Running water
f. Gas for burners
g. Hoods or air hoses
h. Safety equipment
i. Computers
j. Internet connection
L1SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE013388
A
B
C
D
VE013390
A
B
C
D
VE013391
A
B
C
D
VE013394
A
B
C
D
VE013396
A
B
C
D
VE013397
A
B
C
D
VE013399
A
B
C
D
VE013400
A
B
C
D
VE013401
A
B
C
D
VE013402
4
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Part IV: Science
VE013406
9.. To what extent are any of the following available to fourth-grade teachers who teach science?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Science textbooks
(including digital forms,
such as online textbooks)
b. Science magazines and
books (including digital
forms, such as online
magazines and books)
c. Supplies or equipment for
science demonstrations
d. Supplies or equipment for
science labs
e. Student access to
computers in class for
science instruction
f. Student access to computer
labs for science instruction
g. Teacher access to
computers for science
instruction
h. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
i. Audiovisual materials for
science instruction
j. Science kits
k. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)
L1SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF864037
A
B
C
D
VF864038
A
B
C
D
VE013409
A
B
C
D
VE013412
A
B
C
D
VE013413
A
B
C
D
VE013414
A
B
C
D
VE013415
A
B
C
D
VE013416
A
B
C
D
VE013417
A
B
C
D
VE013419
A
B
C
D
VE013420
5
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813
Part IV: Science
VE013423
10. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for fourth-grade science instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector
(device that
connects to a
computer to
display
presentations or
demonstrate
lessons, such as an
LCD)
CD-ROM
Online software
Digital music
device
(pocket-sized
music player used
to listen to or
create audio files,
such as an MP3
player)
Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
DVD player and
DVDs
Digital camera
Graphing
calculator
Handheld device
(pocket-sized
computing device,
such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)
L1SQ-S
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013424
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013425
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH158022
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013428
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013429
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013430
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013432
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013433
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013434
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013435
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013436
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013437
6
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Part IV: Science
m. Data collection
sensors/probes
(tool that connects
to a handheld
device or graphing
calculator and
detects motion,
pH, temperature,
light)
n. Online course
management
system (web-based
software used to
organize
information,
assignments,
grades, and
discussions)
o. Digital whiteboard
(computerized
display panels that
can respond to
fingertip command
and creates a
shared interactive
space, akin to
traditional
chalkboards)
L1SQ-S
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013438
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013439
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE013440
7
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Part IV: Science
VF654582
11.. In this school year, is there a science club offered to fourth-grade students in your school? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Teacher volunteered (initiated and run by
individual teachers)
b. School sponsored (initiated by school and
run by school designated personnel)
c. Partnered with external agencies (such as
universities, science museums, or
industries)
Yes
No
A
B
VF654583
A
B
VF654584
A
B
VF654585
VH142331
12. To what extent does your school provide fourth-grade students with the following learning
experiences? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips
(including museums, zoos,
aquariums, science centers, and
other similar sites)
L1SQ-S
Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
VH142332
A
B
C
VH142334
A
B
C
VH142333
8
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816
Appendix F-3u: 2015 Operational Grade 8 Science
817
Part IV: Science
VH158024
1. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a science specialist available
(full- or part-time) to eighth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students
C No
Question 2 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VH158026
2. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science specialist(s) available to
eighth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide science
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide science
enrichment to groups of
students
L2SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH158027
A
B
C
D
VH158030
A
B
C
D
VH158029
A
B
C
D
VH158028
1
7/15/2014
818
Part IV: Science
VF654612
3.. Is there a science coach available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers
C No
Question 4 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VF654613
4. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science coach(es) available to
eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support/assistance
about science content or
the teaching of science to
individual teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about science
or the teaching of science
for groups of teachers
L2SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF654614
A
B
C
D
VF654615
A
B
C
D
VF654616
2
7/15/2014
819
Part IV: Science
VC304219
5.. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the following resources?
Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school science department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC304220
A
B
C
D
VC304221
A
B
C
D
VC304222
A
B
C
D
VC304223
A
B
C
D
VC304224
A
B
C
D
VC304225
A
B
C
D
VC304226
A
B
C
D
VC304227
A
B
C
D
VH142091
VC304506
6. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade science curricula focus on preparation for the
following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments
L2SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VC304508
A
B
C
D
VC304510
A
B
C
D
VC304511
3
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820
Part IV: Science
VC304465
7.. Does your school have laboratory facilities for eighth-grade science instruction?
A Yes
B No
Question 8 is not applicable and will be skipped.
VE013981
8. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for eighth-grade instruction
have the following features? Select one circle in each row.
a. Demonstration stations
b. Student lab stations
c. Storage areas for chemicals
and other supplies
d. Electricity
e. Running water
f. Gas for burners
g. Hoods or air hoses
h. Safety equipment
i. Computers
j. Internet connection
L2SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE013983
A
B
C
D
VE013984
A
B
C
D
VE013985
A
B
C
D
VE013986
A
B
C
D
VE013990
A
B
C
D
VE013991
A
B
C
D
VE013992
A
B
C
D
VE013993
A
B
C
D
VE013995
A
B
C
D
VE013996
4
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821
Part IV: Science
VE014000
9.. To what extent are any of the following available to eighth-grade teachers who teach science?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Science textbooks
(including digital forms,
such as online textbooks)
b. Science magazines and
books (including digital
forms, such as online
magazines and books)
c. Supplies or equipment for
science demonstrations
d. Supplies or equipment for
science labs
e. Student access to
computers in class for
science instruction
f. Student access to computer
labs for science instruction
g. Teacher access to
computers for science
instruction
h. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
i. Audiovisual materials for
science instruction
j. Science kits
k. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)
L2SQ-S
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VF863974
A
B
C
D
VF863976
A
B
C
D
VE014005
A
B
C
D
VE014006
A
B
C
D
VE014008
A
B
C
D
VE014010
A
B
C
D
VE014011
A
B
C
D
VE014012
A
B
C
D
VE014014
A
B
C
D
VE014015
A
B
C
D
VE014016
5
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822
Part IV: Science
VE014018
10.. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for eighth-grade science instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector
(device that
connects to a
computer to
display
presentations or
demonstrate
lessons, such as an
LCD)
CD-ROM
Online software
Digital music
device
(pocket-sized
music player used
to listen to or
create audio files,
such as an MP3
player)
Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
DVD player and
DVDs
Digital camera
Graphing
calculator
Handheld device
(pocket-sized
computing device,
such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)
L2SQ-S
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014020
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014021
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH158037
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014024
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014025
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014026
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014027
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014029
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014030
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014033
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014041
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014042
6
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823
Part IV: Science
m. Data collection
sensors/probes
(tool that connects
to a handheld
device or graphing
calculator and
detects motion,
pH, temperature,
light)
n. Online course
management
system (web-based
software used to
organize
information,
assignments,
grades, and
discussions)
o. Digital whiteboard
(computerized
display panels that
can respond to
fingertip command
and creates a
shared interactive
space, akin to
traditional
chalkboards)
L2SQ-S
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014043
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014046
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE014047
7
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824
Part IV: Science
VF654617
11. In this school year, is there a science club offered to eighth-grade students in your school? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Teacher volunteered (initiated and run by
individual teachers)
b. School sponsored (initiated by school and
run by school designated personnel)
c. Partnered with external agencies (such as
universities, science museums, or
industries)
Yes
No
A
B
VF654618
A
B
VF654619
A
B
VF654620
VH142362
12. To what extent does your school provide eighth-grade students with the following learning
experiences? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips
(including museums, zoos,
aquariums, science centers, and
other similar sites)
L2SQ-S
Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
VH142363
A
B
C
VH142365
A
B
C
VH142364
8
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Appendix F-3v: 2015 Operational Grade 12 Science
826
Part IV: Science
VH145038
1. Beginning with ninth grade, how many years (or Carnegie-unit equivalents) of
course work in science does your school or district require for graduation?
A Less than two years
B Two years
C Three years
D Four years
E More than four years
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2. Does your school offer online science courses for credit?
A Yes
B No
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3.. Are courses of at least one semester in length taught in your school in each of the following
subjects? Select one circle in each row.
a. Advanced Placement Biology
b. International Baccalaureate® Biology
c. Advanced biology (beyond an introductory
course)
d. Advanced Placement Environmental
Science
e. International Baccalaureate Environmental
Systems
f. Advanced environmental science (beyond
an introductory course)
g. Advanced Placement Chemistry
h. International Baccalaureate Chemistry
i. Advanced chemistry (beyond an
introductory course)
j. Advanced Placement Physics B or C
k. International Baccalaureate Physics
l. Advanced physics (beyond an introductory
course)
m. International Baccalaureate Design
Technology
n. Advanced technology (beyond an
introductory course)
Yes
No
A
B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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A
B
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A
B
VC312554
A
B
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A
B
VC308206
A
B
VC312556
A
B
QK070748
A
B
VC312557
A
B
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4.. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, is there a science specialist available
(full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade students
C No
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5.. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science specialist(s) available to
twelfth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide science
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide science
enrichment to groups of
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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6.. Is there a science coach available (full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade teachers
C No
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7.. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the science coach(es) available to
twelfth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support/assistance
about science content or
the teaching of science to
individual teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about science
or the teaching of science
for groups of teachers
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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B
C
D
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8. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the following resources?
Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school science department
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
h. Commercially designed
programs
i. Internet resources
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Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VC304223
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VC304225
A
B
C
D
VC304226
A
B
C
D
VC304227
A
B
C
D
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9.. Does your school have laboratory facilities for twelfth-grade science instruction?
A Yes
B No
Question 10 is not applicable and will be skipped.
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10. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for twelfth-grade
instruction have the following features? Select one circle in each row.
a. Demonstration stations
b. Student lab stations
c. Storage areas for chemicals
and other supplies
d. Electricity
e. Running water
f. Gas for burners
g. Hoods or air hoses
h. Safety equipment
i. Computers
j. Internet connection
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Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VH142115
A
B
C
D
VH142116
A
B
C
D
VH142117
A
B
C
D
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11.. To what extent are any of the following available to twelfth-grade teachers who teach science?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Science textbooks
(including digital forms,
such as online textbooks)
b. Science magazines and
books (including digital
forms, such as online
magazines and books)
c. Supplies or equipment for
science demonstrations
d. Supplies or equipment for
science labs
e. Student access to
computers in class for
science instruction
f. Student access to computer
labs for science instruction
g. Teacher access to
computers for science
instruction
h. Computerized science labs
for classroom use
i. Audiovisual materials for
science instruction
j. Science kits
k. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing
scales)
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Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
VE015634
A
B
C
D
VE015635
A
B
C
D
VE015636
A
B
C
D
VE015637
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VE015639
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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12.. Approximately what percentage of your school’s classrooms has the following technological
resources for twelfth-grade science instruction? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Tablet computer
Digital projector
(device that
connects to a
computer to
display
presentations or
demonstrate
lessons, such as an
LCD)
CD-ROM
Online software
Digital music
device
(pocket-sized
music player used
to listen to or
create audio files,
such as an MP3
player)
Cable/satellite/
closed-circuit
television
DVD player and
DVDs
Digital camera
Graphing
calculator
Handheld device
(pocket-sized
computing device,
such as personal
digital assistant or
smartphone)
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0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
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B
C
D
E
F
VE015644
A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
VE015646
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE015647
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE015648
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE015649
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE015650
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE015651
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE015652
A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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m. Data collection
sensors/probes
(tool that connects
to a handheld
device or graphing
calculator and
detects motion,
pH, temperature,
light)
n. Online course
management
system (web-based
software used to
organize
information,
assignments,
grades, and
discussions)
o. Digital whiteboard
(computerized
display panels that
can respond to
fingertip command
and creates a
shared interactive
space, akin to
traditional
chalkboards)
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0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–99%
100%
A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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13. In this school year, is there a science club offered to twelfth-grade students in your school? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Teacher volunteered (initiated and run by
individual teachers)
b. School sponsored (initiated by school and
run by school designated personnel)
c. Partnered with external agencies (such as
universities, science museums, or
industries)
Yes
No
A
B
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A
B
VF654647
A
B
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14. To what extent does your school provide twelfth-grade students with the following learning
experiences? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips
(including museums, zoos,
aquariums, science centers, and
other similar sites)
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Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
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A
B
C
VH142409
A
B
C
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1. Are any of the following resources available in your school? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
a. Mentors or literacy coaches assigned to help new
teachers with teaching or evaluating students’
writing
A
B
b. Mentors or literacy coaches assigned to help
experienced teachers with teaching or evaluating
students’ writing
A
B
c. Reading and/or English/language arts specialist
A
B
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2. Are the following activities/programs offered in your school? Fill in one or more ovals
on each line.
Yes,
provided
by school
or district
personnel
Yes,
provided by
professionals
outside of
my school or
district
No
a. Schoolwide writing initiative, such as specific
guidelines or objectives for school writing
instruction
A
B
C
b. Reading or writing support for students
A
B
C
c. Professional development in writing or teaching
writing—for English/language arts teachers
only
A
B
C
d. Professional development in writing or teaching
writing—for all teachers
A
B
C
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3. To what extent are students at your school asked to write in content areas other than
English/language arts—e.g., in social studies, science, or mathematics classes?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
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4. By the end of this school year, approximately what percentage of teaching time will your
teachers and staff have spent instructing fourth-grade students on keyboarding and word
processing?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F Over 50%
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5. How often do fourth-grade students in your school receive computer-based writing
assignments?
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D At least once a week
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6. How often do fourth-grade students in your school take computer-based writing tests
with an extended constructed-response component?
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D At least once a week
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7. Does your school offer school-sponsored extracurricular activities such as clubs,
competitions, fairs, or exhibits involving writing activities?
A Yes
B No
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8. Does your school or district offer summer programs in writing remediation or
enrichment to students? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
a. Remediation
A
B
b. Enrichment
A
B
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9. How many computers does your school have for student use?
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1. In your school, are any of the following resources available to English/language arts
teachers? Fill in one oval on each line.
teachers? Fill in one oval on each line.
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Yes
Yes
No
No
a. Mentor or lead teacher assigned to help new
a. Mentor or lead teacher assigned to help new
English/language arts teachers with lesson plans,
English/language arts teachers with lesson plans,
teaching strategies, classroom organization, etc.
teaching strategies, classroom organization, etc.
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b. Mentor or lead teacher assigned to help
b. Mentor or lead teacher assigned to help
experienced English/language arts teachers with
experienced English/language arts teachers with
lesson plans, teaching strategies, classroom
lesson plans, teaching strategies, classroom
organization, etc.
organization, etc.
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c. Reading and/or English/language arts specialist
c. Reading and/or English/language arts specialist
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2. Are the following activities/programs offered in your school? Fill in one or more ovals
2. Are the following activities/programs offered in your school? Fill in one or more ovals
on each line.
on each line.
Yes,
Yes,
provided
provided
by
school
bydistrict
school
or
or
district
personnel
personnel
Yes,
Yes, by
provided
provided
by
professionals
professionals
outside of
moutside
y schoolofor
mydistrict
school or
district
a. Schoolwide writing initiative, such as specific
a. Schoolwide writing initiative, such as specific
guidelines or objectives for school writing
guidelines or objectives for school writing
instruction
instruction
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b. Literacy or writing coaching for teachers
b. Literacy or writing coaching for teachers
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c. Professional development in writing or teaching
c. Professional development in writing or teaching
writing—for English/language arts teachers
writing—for English/language arts teachers
only
only
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d. Professional development in writing or teaching
d. Professional development in writing or teaching
writing—for all teachers
writing—for all teachers
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No
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3. To what extent are students at your school asked to write in content areas other than
3. To what extent are students at your school asked to write in content areas other than
English/language arts—e.g., in social studies, science, or mathematics classes?
English/language arts—e.g., in social studies, science, or mathematics classes?
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Not at all
Small extent
Small extent
Moderate extent
Moderate extent
Large extent
Large extent
4. Does your school offer school-sponsored extracurricular activities such as clubs,
4. Does your school offer school-sponsored extracurricular activities such as clubs,
competitions, fairs, or exhibits involving writing activities?
competitions, fairs, or exhibits involving writing activities?
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Yes
Yes
No
No
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5. Does your school or district offer summer programs in writing remediation or
5. Does your school or district offer summer programs in writing remediation or
enrichment to students? Fill in one oval on each line.
enrichment to students? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
Yes
No
No
a. Remediation
a. Remediation
b. Enrichment
b. Enrichment
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6. How many computers does your school have for student use?
6. How many computers does your school have for student use?
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1. This year, have the following professional development programs (i.e., training
sessions and workshops, including online classes) been offered in your school for
English/language arts teachers? Select one or more squares in each row.
a. Programs aimed at developing
and improving practices for
writing instruction
b. Programs aimed at developing
and improving teachers’
keyboarding skills
c. Programs aimed at developing
and improving teachers’ word
processing skills
d. Other programs (Please specify):
_____________________________
Yes, provided by
school or district
personnel
Yes, provided by
professionals
outside of my
school or district
No
A
B
C
VH312560
A
B
C
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A
B
C
VH312562
A
B
C
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2. This year, have the following professional development programs (i.e., training
sessions and workshops, including online classes) been offered in your school for
teachers not teaching English/language arts? Select one or more squares in each row.
a. Programs aimed at developing
and improving practices for
writing instruction
b. Programs aimed at developing
and improving teachers’
keyboarding skills
c. Programs aimed at developing
and improving teachers’ word
processing skills
d. Other programs (Please specify):
_____________________________
Yes, provided by
school or district
personnel
Yes, provided by
professionals
outside of my
school or district
No
A
B
C
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A
B
C
VH312572
A
B
C
VH312574
A
B
C
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3. How often are teachers in your school expected to give students writing
assignments (for example, short written answers, essays, research papers) in the
following classes? Select one circle in each row.
a. English/language
arts class
b. Social studies class
such as history,
civics, government,
or geography
c. Science class
d. Mathematics class
There is
no specific
expectation
around
this in my
school.
Never
About
once or
twice a
year
About
once or
twice a
month
About
once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312581
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312582
A
B
C
D
E
F
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4. Approximately what percentage of their instructional time are teachers in your
school expected to devote to teaching writing to 8th grade students in the
following subjects? Fill in integer numbers between 1 and 100 on each row. If there is
no specific expectation for a particular subject, enter 0 for that row.
English/language arts class
%
%
Social studies class such as history, civics, government, or geography
Science class
Mathematics class
%
%
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5. Does your school offer students the opportunity to submit their writing to or
participate in any of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. School newspaper
b. School website
c. Discussion blog
2
Yes
No
A
B
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A
B
VH312625
A
B
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6. Does your school offer any of the following school-sponsored activities to 8th grade
students? Select one circle in each row.
a. Writing club(s) (for example, a creative
writing or poetry group)
b. Writing competition(s)
c. Special courses or workshops to improve
keyboarding skills
d. Special courses or workshops to learn how
to use word processing software
e. Drama club where students write their own
plays
f. Other (Please specify):
________________________________________
Yes
No
A
B
VH312636
A
B
VH312637
A
B
VH312639
A
B
VH312640
A
B
VH312643
A
B
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7. Approximately what percentage of their instructional time are English/language
arts teachers in your school expected to devote to each of the following when
teaching writing to 8th grade students? Fill in integer numbers between 1 and 100 on
each corresponding row so that the total sums up to 100. If there is no specific
expectation for a particular topic, enter 0 for that row.
Development of ideas
%
Organization of ideas
%
%
Effectiveness of expression (e.g., sentence variety, word choice, tone)
Mechanics and conventions (e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation)
Word processing skills
%
%
Other (Please specify): __________________________________________
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8. Which of the following best describes the keyboarding skills expected of
English/language arts teachers in your school?
A There is no specific expectation around this in my school.
B Hunt and peck typing/Two-finger typing
C Basic touch-typing
D Rapid and accurate touch-typing
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9. Approximately how many of the English/language arts teachers in your school
meet the expectations regarding their keyboarding skills?
A None
B Very few teachers
C Some but less than half of the teachers
D About half of the teachers
E More than half of the teachers
F All or almost all teachers
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10. Approximately what percentage of the English/language arts teachers in your
school meet the expectations regarding their keyboarding skills?
%
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11. Which of the following best describes the word processing skills expected of
English/language arts teachers in your school?
A There is no specific expectation around this in my school.
B Basic skills
C Intermediate skills
D Advanced skills
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12. Approximately how many of the English/language arts teachers in your school
meet the expectations regarding their word processing skills?
A None
B Very few teachers
C Some but less than half of the teachers
D About half of the teachers
E More than half of the teachers
F All or almost all teachers
VH313737
13. Approximately what percentage of the English/language arts teachers in your
school meet the expectations regarding their word processing skills?
%
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1. In your school, are any of the following resources available to English/language arts
teachers? Fill in one oval on each line.
teachers? Fill in one oval on each line.
VE230116
VE230116
Yes
Yes
No
No
a. Mentor or lead teacher assigned to help new
a. Mentor or lead teacher assigned to help new
English/language arts teachers with lesson plans,
English/language arts teachers with lesson plans,
teaching strategies, classroom organization, etc.
teaching strategies, classroom organization, etc.
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b. Mentor or lead teacher assigned to help
b. Mentor or lead teacher assigned to help
experienced English/language arts teachers with
experienced English/language arts teachers with
lesson plans, teaching strategies, classroom
lesson plans, teaching strategies, classroom
organization, etc.
organization, etc.
VE230118
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c. Reading and/or English/language arts specialist
c. Reading and/or English/language arts specialist
VE230119
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2. Are the following activities/programs offered in your school? Fill in one or more ovals
2. Are the following activities/programs offered in your school? Fill in one or more ovals
on each line.
on each line.
Yes,
Yes,
provided
provided
by school
bydistrict
school
or
or
district
personnel
personnel
Yes,
Yes, by
provided
provided by
professionals
professionals
outside of
outside
my
schoolofor
mydistric
school
t or
district
a. Schoolwide writing initiative, such as specific
a. Schoolwide writing initiative, such as specific
guidelines or objectives for school writing
guidelines or objectives for school writing
instruction
instruction
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b. Literacy or writing coaching for teachers
b. Literacy or writing coaching for teachers
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c. Professional development in writing or teaching
c. Professional development in writing or teaching
writing—for English/language arts teachers
writing—for English/language arts teachers
only
only
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d. Professional development in writing or teaching
d. Professional development in writing or teaching
writing—for all teachers
writing—for all teachers
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No
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3. To what extent are students at your school asked to write in content areas other than
3. To what extent are students at your school asked to write in content areas other than
English/language arts—e.g., in social studies, science, or mathematics classes?
English/language arts—e.g., in social studies, science, or mathematics classes?
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Not
Not at all
Small extent
Small extent
extent
Moderate
Moderate extent
Large extent
Large extent
4. Does your school offer school-sponsored extracurricular activities such as clubs,
4. Does your school offer school-sponsored extracurricular activities such as clubs,
competitions, fairs, or exhibits involving writing activities?
competitions, fairs, or exhibits involving writing activities?
VE230124
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Yes
Yes
No
No
VE230127
VE230127
5. Does your school or district offer summer programs in writing remediation or
5. Does your school or district offer summer programs in writing remediation or
enrichment to students? Fill in one oval on each line.
enrichment to students? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
Yes
No
No
a. Remediation
a. Remediation
b. Enrichment
b. Enrichment
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6. How many computers does your school have for student use?
6. How many computers does your school have for student use?
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2016 Pilot Grade 12 Writing School Items
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1. This year, have the following professional development programs (i.e., training
sessions and workshops, including online classes) been offered in your school for
English/language arts teachers? Select one or more squares in each row.
a. Programs aimed at developing
and improving practices for
writing instruction
b. Programs aimed at developing
and improving teachers’
keyboarding skills
c. Programs aimed at developing
and improving teachers’ word
processing skills
d. Other programs (Please specify):
_____________________________
Yes, provided by
school or district
personnel
Yes, provided by
professionals
outside of my
school or district
No
A
B
C
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A
B
C
VH312561
A
B
C
VH312562
A
B
C
VH312563
VH312570
2. This year, have the following professional development programs (i.e., training
sessions and workshops, including online classes) been offered in your school for
teachers not teaching English/language arts? Select one or more squares in each row.
a. Programs aimed at developing
and improving practices for
writing instruction
b. Programs aimed at developing
and improving teachers’
keyboarding skills
c. Programs aimed at developing
and improving teachers’ word
processing skills
d. Other programs (Please specify):
_____________________________
Yes, provided by
school or district
personnel
Yes, provided by
professionals
outside of my
school or district
No
A
B
C
VH312571
A
B
C
VH312572
A
B
C
VH312574
A
B
C
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3. How often are teachers in your school expected to give students writing
assignments (for example, short written answers, essays, research papers) in the
following classes? Select one circle in each row.
a. English/language
arts class
b. Social studies class
such as history,
civics, government,
or geography
c. Science class
d. Mathematics class
There is
no specific
expectation
around
this in my
school.
Never
About
once or
twice a
year
About
once or
twice a
month
About
once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312580
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312581
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312582
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH312583
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4. Approximately what percentage of their instructional time are teachers in your
school expected to devote to teaching writing to 12th grade students in the
following subjects? Fill in integer numbers between 1 and 100 on each row. If there is
no specific expectation for a particular subject, enter 0 for that row.
English/language arts class
%
%
Social studies class such as history, civics, government, or geography
Science class
Mathematics class
%
%
VH312623
5. Does your school offer students the opportunity to submit their writing to or
participate in any of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. School newspaper
b. School website
c. Discussion blog
2
Yes
No
A
B
VH312624
A
B
VH312625
A
B
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6. Does your school offer any of the following school-sponsored activities to 12th grade
students? Select one circle in each row.
a. Writing club(s) (for example, a creative
writing or poetry group)
b. Writing competition(s)
c. Special courses or workshops to improve
keyboarding skills
d. Special courses or workshops to learn how
to use word processing software
e. Drama club where students write their own
plays
f. Other (Please specify):
________________________________________
Yes
No
A
B
VH313620
A
B
VH313621
A
B
VH313623
A
B
VH313628
A
B
VH313627
A
B
VH313624
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7. Approximately what percentage of their instructional time are English/language
arts teachers in your school expected to devote to each of the following when
teaching writing to 12th grade students? Fill in integer numbers between 1 and 100
on each corresponding row so that the total sums up to 100. If there is no specific
expectation for a particular topic, enter 0 for that row.
Development of ideas
%
Organization of ideas
%
%
Effectiveness of expression (e.g., sentence variety, word choice, tone)
Mechanics and conventions (e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation)
Word processing skills
%
%
Other (Please specify): __________________________________________
3
%
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VH313715
8. Which of the following best describes the keyboarding skills expected of
English/language arts teachers in your school?
A There is no specific expectation around this in my school.
B Hunt and peck typing/Two-finger typing
C Basic touch-typing
D Rapid and accurate touch-typing
VH313716
9. Approximately how many of the English/language arts teachers in your school
meet the expectations regarding their keyboarding skills?
A None
B Very few teachers
C Some but less than half of the teachers
D About half of the teachers
E More than half of the teachers
F All or almost all teachers
VH313722
10. Approximately what percentage of the English/language arts teachers in your
school meet the expectations regarding their keyboarding skills?
%
4
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VH313726
11. Which of the following best describes the word processing skills expected of
English/language arts teachers in your school?
A There is no specific expectation around this in my school.
B Basic skills
C Intermediate skills
D Advanced skills
VH313728
12. Approximately how many of the English/language arts teachers in your school
meet the expectations regarding their word processing skills?
A None
B Very few teachers
C Some but less than half of the teachers
D About half of the teachers
E More than half of the teachers
F All or almost all teachers
VH313737
13. Approximately what percentage of the English/language arts teachers in your
school meet the expectations regarding their word processing skills?
%
5
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For the purposes of this questionnaire, “civics” means the study of basic concepts about
the theory and practice of constitutional democracy in the United States. Also included
is the development of intellectual and participatory civic skills, as well as the disposition
to assume the rights and responsibilities of individuals in society.
VB338391
1. At what grade do students in your school typically take the following classes? Fill in
all ovals that apply.
6th
grade
7th
grade
8th
grade
9th
grade
This class
is not
offered in
my school.
a. A class primarily focused
on U.S. history
VB338392
b. A class primarily focused
on geography
VB338393
c. A class primarily focused
on civics or government
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ositions or
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2. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade
2. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade
U.S. history curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.
U.S. history curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.
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This topic
This
topic
is not
is notin
offered
offered
in
my
school.
my school.
1
Not
Not
at
all
at all
Small
Small
extent
extent
Moderate
Moderate
extent
extent
Large
Large
extent
extent
a. Change and continuity in
a. Change and continuity in
U.S. democracy
U.S. democracy
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VE015668
b. Gatherings and
b. Gatherings and
interactions of people
interactions of people
from various cultures
from various cultures
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c. Technological changes
c. Technological changes
d. Economic changes
d. Economic changes
e. Changing role of the U.S.
e. Changing role of the U.S.
in the world
in the world
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3. To wha
civics o
civics o
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a. Politi
b. Foun
b. Foun
politi
politi
c. The U
c. The U
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d. World
d. World
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e. Roles
e. Roles
demo
demo
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4. To wha
4. To wha
geograp
geograp
a. Space
a. Space
conce
conce
huma
huma
b. Envir
b. Envir
(i.e., h
(i.e., h
to, de
to, de
affect
affect
envir
envir
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c. Spati
conne
conne
amon
amon
peopl
peopl
space
space
transp
transp
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d in
d in
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hool.
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3. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade
civics or government curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.
civics or government curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.
2
Not
Not
at
all
at all
Small
Small
extent
extent
Moderate
Moderate
extent
extent
Large
Large
extent
extent
This topic
This
topic
is not
is notin
offered
offered
in
my
school.
my school.
a. Politics and government
a. Politics and government
b. Foundations of the U.S.
b. Foundations of the U.S.
political system
political system
c. The U.S. Constitution
c. The U.S. Constitution
VE015670
VE015670
d. World affairs
d. World affairs
VE015671
VE015671
e. Roles of citizens in U.S.
e. Roles of citizens in U.S.
democracy
democracy
1
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VE015678
VE015678
VE015679
VE015679
4. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade
4. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade
geography curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.
geography curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Space and place (i.e., basic
a. Space and place (i.e., basic
concepts of physical and
concepts of physical and
human geography)
human geography)
b. Environment and society
b. Environment and society
(i.e., how people adapt
(i.e., how people adapt
to, depend on, and are
to, depend on, and are
affected by the natural
affected by the natural
environment)
environment)
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c. Spatial dynamics and
connections (i.e., variation
connections (i.e., variation
among regions and how
among regions and how
people interact across
people interact across
space via communication,
space via communication,
transportation, trade)
transportation, trade)
Not
Not
at
all
at all
Small
Small
extent
extent
Moderate
Moderate
extent
extent
Large
Large
extent
extent
This topic
This
topic
is not
is notin
offered
offered
in
my
school.
my school.
VE015680
VE015680
VE015681
VE015681
VE015682
VE015682
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th-grade
th-grade
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5. Does your school offer any of the following services for eighth-grade students who fall
5. Does your school offer any of the following services for eighth-grade students who fall
behind or need extra help in social studies (e.g., U.S. history, civics, or geography)? Fill in
behind or need extra help in social studies (e.g., U.S. history, civics, or geography)? Fill in
one oval on each line.
one oval on each line.
Yes
Yes
No
No
a. Tutoring
a. Tutoring
VE015687
VE015687
b. Placement of instructional aides in classrooms to
b. Placement of instructional aides in classrooms to
provide assistance
provide assistance
VE015690
VE015690
c. Use of instructional aides for pull-out instruction
c. Use of instructional aides for pull-out instruction
VE015691
VE015691
d. Extra work or homework
d. Extra work or homework
VE015694
VE015694
e. Before- or after-school programs
e. Before- or after-school programs
VE015695
VE015695
f. Saturday classes
f. Saturday classes
VE015696
VE015696
g. Summer school program
g. Summer school program
VE015697
VE015697
h. Extra help for English language learners
h. Extra help for English language learners
VE015698
VE015698
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6. To what
history,
history,
oval on
oval on
1
a. Distr
a. Distr
frame
frame
b. State
b. State
frame
frame
c. Natio
c. Natio
frame
frame
d. Schoo
d. Schoo
or fra
or fra
e. Resul
e. Resul
assess
assess
f. Resul
f. Resul
g. Resul
g. Resul
h. Recom
h. Recom
social
social
i. Discr
i. Discr
j. Comm
j. Comm
7. To what
7. To what
(e.g., U.S
(e.g., U.S
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of assess
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who fall
who fall
hy)? Fill in
hy)? Fill in
1
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6. To what extent is your school’s social studies program for eighth-graders (e.g., U.S.
6. To what extent is your school’s social studies program for eighth-graders (e.g., U.S.
history, civics, or geography) structured according to the following resources? Fill in one
history, civics, or geography) structured according to the following resources? Fill in one
oval on each line.
oval on each line.
Not
Not
at
all
at all
Small
Small
extent
extent
Moderate
Moderate
extent
extent
Large
Large
extent
extent
a. District curriculum standards or
a. District curriculum standards or
frameworks
frameworks
b. State curriculum standards or
b. State curriculum standards or
frameworks
frameworks
c. National curriculum standards or
c. National curriculum standards or
frameworks
frameworks
d. School-based curriculum standards
d. School-based curriculum standards
or frameworks
or frameworks
e. Results from district or school
e. Results from district or school
assessments
assessments
f. Results from state assessments
f. Results from state assessments
g. Results from national assessments
g. Results from national assessments
h. Recommendations from district
h. Recommendations from district
social studies department
social studies department
i. Discretion of individual teachers
i. Discretion of individual teachers
j. Commercially designed programs
j. Commercially designed programs
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7. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade social studies curriculum
7. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade social studies curriculum
(e.g., U.S. history, civics, or geography) focus on preparation for the following types
(e.g., U.S. history, civics, or geography) focus on preparation for the following types
of assessments? Fill in one oval on each line.
of assessments? Fill in one oval on each line.
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Not
at
all
at all
Small
Small
extent
extent
Moderate
Moderate
extent
extent
Large
Large
extent
extent
a. District or school assessments
a. District or school assessments
b. State assessments
b. State assessments
c. National assessments
c. National assessments
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School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
The following questions are about your school’s characteristics and policies related to
technology and engineering.
Technology refers to all the things people make and do to their natural environment in
order to get the things they want and need.
Engineering refers to using skills or knowledge to solve problems that meet people’s wants
and needs.
Throughout the questionnaire, unless otherwise specified, please consider and include
technology and engineering topics and instruction that occur in technology- or engineeringspecific courses as well as other courses (for example, science, geography, art).
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1. In your school, prior to or in eighth grade, what percentage of eighth-grade students receive
instruction in each of the following topics? Select one circle in each row.
a. How objects are
designed to solve
problems or meet
people’s needs
b. The interactions
among technology,
society, and the
environment
c. The role of
technology
systems (for
example, energy
usage, healthcare,
communications)
d. How computers,
the Internet, and
other digital
technologies affect
society
e. Careers in
technical fields (for
example, engineer,
medical
technician,
computer
programmer)
f. Concepts related to
specific
technologies (for
example,
electronics,
biotechnology,
agriculture)
K2SQ-T
None: Not
included
in the
curriculum
Under
10%
10–25%
26–50%
51–75%
Over 75%
A
B
C
D
E
F
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B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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2. Prior to or in eighth grade, how are each of the following areas addressed in your school’s
curriculum? Select all squares that apply.
a. Technology and Society
(the effects that technology
has on society or the
natural world; or, the
ethical questions that arise
from those effects)
b. Design and Systems (the
nature of technology, the
engineering design process
by which technologies are
developed, or basic
approaches to dealing with
everyday technologies,
including maintenance or
troubleshooting)
c. Information and
Communication
Technology (for example,
computers; software
learning tools; networking
systems and protocols;
handheld digital devices;
other technologies for
accessing, creating, or
communicating
information for facilitating
creative expression)
Required
Elective
After school
Not offered
A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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3. Prior to or in eighth grade, does your school require any technology or engineering
instruction to students?
A Yes
Continue to Question 4.
B No
Skip to Question 5.
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4. To what extent is your school’s technology or engineering instruction based on the following?
Select one circle in each row.
a. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
c. Results from state/district
assessments
d. Results from school
assessments
e. In-school curriculum
frameworks or standards
for learning
f. Recommendations from
your teachers or content
specialists
g. Commercially designed
programs
h. Textbooks (including
digital forms, such as
online textbooks)
i. Other (specify):___________
___________________________
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VE638462
A
B
C
D
VE638459
A
B
C
D
VE638464
A
B
C
D
VE638470
A
B
C
D
VF821977
A
B
C
D
VE638467
VE638334
5. Prior to or in eighth grade, does your school offer any courses or afterschool
programs that cover technology or engineering concepts?
A Yes
Continue to Question 6.
B No
Skip to Question 8.
K2SQ-T
4
7/3/2013
868
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE681573
6. In the rows below, please identify the most relevant courses that cover technology
or engineering concepts (up to five) that your school offers to students prior to or
in eighth grade.
a. Course 1:__________________________________________________
b. Course 2:__________________________________________________
c. Course 3:__________________________________________________
d. Course 4:__________________________________________________
e. Course 5:__________________________________________________
VE638483
7. In an average school year, how often is the typical eighth-grade student at your school assessed in
what he or she knows about technology or engineering using the following methods? Select one
circle in each row.
a. Standardized or
performance tests
b. Teacher-developed
tests and quizzes
c. Student
assignments,
projects, or
homework
K2SQ-T
Never
Once or
twice a
year
Once or
twice a
quarter
Once or
twice a
month
Once a
week or
more
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE638486
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE638487
A
B
C
D
E
F
VE638490
5
7/3/2013
869
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE638475
8. The goal of the following set of questions is to gather information about the student-computer
ratio for eighth-grade students at your school.
Number
a. At your school, what is the total number of
students in the eighth grade?
b. Approximately how many computers in
the school are available to eighth-grade
students for educational purposes?
c. Approximately how many of these
computers are connected to the Internet?
d. Approximately how many of all computers
are eighth-grade students allowed to take
home with them (for example, laptops or
tablets)?
VE638480
VE638484
VE638485
VE675583
If you answered question 8d with a number greater than 0, continue to Question 9.
If you answered question 8d with 0, skip to Question 10.
VE675587
9. Does your school provide computers that students are allowed to take home with
them?
A Yes, and students are allowed to keep their computer after the school year ends.
B Yes, but students must return their computer (for example, at the end of the week or end of
the school year).
C No
K2SQ-T
6
7/3/2013
870
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE638517
10. In your school, prior to or in eighth grade, what percentage of eighth-grade students has taken
advantage of the following school-sponsored resources during or after school? Select one circle in
each row.
a. Clubs, competitions,
exhibits, etc., related
to some aspect of
technology and
engineering
b. Technology resources
such as robotics or
digital photography
c. Workshop for
industrial technologies
(for example, auto
mechanics,
machining,
metalworking,
construction,
carpentry)
d. Workshop or
laboratory for drafting
or design tools (for
example,
computer-aided design
[CAD], systems
analysis)
e. Online courses in any
subject
K2SQ-T
School does
not provide
this
resource to
students.
0–5%
6–20%
21–50%
Over 50%
A
B
C
D
E
VE638518
A
B
C
D
E
VE638519
A
B
C
D
E
VE638520
A
B
C
D
E
VE638521
A
B
C
D
E
VE638522
7
7/3/2013
871
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE638436
11. This year in your school, are the following resources available to teachers for teaching or
professional development? Select one circle in each row.
a. Financial support for professional
development related to technology and
engineering
b. Financial support for association
memberships related to technology and
engineering
c. Financial support for university or online
courses related to technology and
engineering
d. Technology resources such as robotics or
digital photography
e. Workshop for industrial technologies (for
example, auto mechanics, machining,
metalworking, construction, carpentry)
f. Workshop or laboratory for drafting or
design tools (for example, computer-aided
design [CAD], systems analysis)
g. Supplies or equipment for technology
demonstrations
h. Textbooks or digital tutorials related to
technology or engineering
K2SQ-T
8
Yes
No
A
B
VE638440
A
B
VE638441
A
B
VE638443
A
B
VE638445
A
B
VE638449
A
B
VE638452
A
B
VE638454
A
B
VE675624
7/3/2013
872
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE675659
12. Does your school have equipment available for instruction with the following capabilities? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Recording video
b. Taking digital images
c. Converting non-digital images or
content (for example, scanner)
d. Projecting digital images
e. Projecting interactive data (for
example, interactive whiteboard
that responds to user control via
stylus, finger, or other device)
f. Collecting data (for example,
tools such as sensors or probes
that detect or collect information
such as motion, pH, temperature,
light)
g. Mobile computing (for example,
handheld or portable computer
devices)
K2SQ-T
Not available
Available for
some teachers
Available for all
teachers
A
B
C
VE677568
A
B
C
VE677569
A
B
C
VE677570
A
B
C
VE677571
A
B
C
VE677572
A
B
C
VE677573
A
B
C
VE677574
9
7/3/2013
873
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE638523
13. To what extent is your school’s capability to provide instruction in technology or engineering
concepts hindered by any of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Lack of qualified teachers
trained in technological or
engineering content
b. Lack of technical support
personnel
c. Lack or inadequacy of
instructional materials (for
example, textbooks,
computers, software)
d. Lack or inadequacy of
Internet connectivity
e. Lack or inadequacy of
laboratory or workshop
equipment
f. Lack or inadequacy of
audio-visual resources
g. Lack of curriculum
development expertise or
standards specificity
h. Lack of time because of
demands for other
curriculum content
K2SQ-T
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VE638524
A
B
C
D
VE638525
A
B
C
D
VE638526
A
B
C
D
VE638528
A
B
C
D
VE638529
A
B
C
D
VE638533
A
B
C
D
VE638534
A
B
C
D
VE638535
10
7/3/2013
874
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE638496
14. In the past two years, what percentage of teachers in your school has participated in professional
development in any of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Content,
curriculum, or
pedagogy related
to engineering
design
b. Content,
curriculum, or
pedagogy related
to technology or
technological
literacy
c. Integrating
information and
communications
technology into
instruction
Not
applicable
0%
1–25%
26–50%
51–75%
Over
75%
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE638497
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE638498
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
VE638504
VE638333
15. In your school, prior to or in eighth grade, how much emphasis is placed on teaching students the
following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Inventions that change
the way people live
b. Choices people make
that affect the
environment
c. Conditions that
influence the use or
availability of
machines or devices
d. The ways people work
together to solve
problems in their
community or the
world
K2SQ-T
None
A little
Some
A lot
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
VE638336
A
B
C
D
E
VE638338
A
B
C
D
E
VE638340
A
B
C
D
E
VE677585
11
7/3/2013
875
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE638350
16. In your school, prior to or in eighth grade, to what extent do students do the following activities?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Describe how
inventions change
society
b. Compare how
different activities
affect the environment
c. Explain why people
have different tools,
machines, or devices
in different parts of the
world
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
VE638354
A
B
C
D
E
VE638355
A
B
C
D
E
VE638356
VE638372
17. In your school, prior to or in eighth grade, how much emphasis is placed on teaching students the
following? Select one circle in each row.
a. The use and purpose of
tools, machines, or
devices
b. The care or
maintenance of tools,
machines, or devices
c. Designing or creating
something to solve a
problem
d. Designing something
when there is limited
time, money, or
materials
e. Figuring out how to fix
something
f. Finding the right
people to work with or
get help from to fix
something
K2SQ-T
None
A little
Some
A lot
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
VE638375
A
B
C
D
E
VE638376
A
B
C
D
E
VE638377
A
B
C
D
E
VE639184
A
B
C
D
E
VE677599
A
B
C
D
E
VE677600
12
7/3/2013
876
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE638380
18. In your school, prior to or in eighth grade, to what extent do students do the following activities?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Use tools and
materials to fix
something
b. Use different tools,
materials, or machines
to see which are best
for a given purpose
c. Build or test a model
to see if it solves a
problem
d. Figure out why
something is not
working in order to fix
it
e. Take something apart
in order to fix it or see
how it works
f. Design a computer
program
g. Examine how parts,
processes, or people
work together in a
system
K2SQ-T
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
VE677603
A
B
C
D
E
VE638383
A
B
C
D
E
VE638384
A
B
C
D
E
VE677604
A
B
C
D
E
VE638385
A
B
C
D
E
VE677605
A
B
C
D
E
VE677606
13
7/3/2013
877
School Questionnaire – Technology and Engineering Literacy
VE638391
19. In your school, prior to or in eighth grade, how much emphasis is placed on teaching students the
following? Select one circle in each row.
a. How to judge
reliability of sources
b. How to credit others
for their ideas
c. How to collaborate or
share information
with others
d. How to consult with
experts to get help
e. How to find
information or data to
solve a problem
f. Run simulations (a
learning activity that
imitates real life)
None
A little
Some
A lot
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
VE638396
A
B
C
D
E
VE638399
A
B
C
D
E
VE677607
A
B
C
D
E
VE677609
A
B
C
D
E
VF239167
A
B
C
D
E
VE677608
VE638410
20. In your school, prior to or in eighth grade, to what extent do students do the following activities?
Select one circle in each row.
a. Use digital tools to
gather and display
information in order to
test a hypothesis
b. Select and use
appropriate digital
technologies to create
a presentation
c. Use a computer or
other digital
technology to simulate
a system and explain
different outcomes
d. Give feedback to
others when working
together
K2SQ-T
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
VE638433
A
B
C
D
E
VE638434
A
B
C
D
E
VE638428
A
B
C
D
E
VE638420
14
7/3/2013
878
Appendix F-3ad: 2015 Operational Grade 4 NIES
879
School Questionnaire – NIES
VC190540
1. What is your professional position (title) at this school?
_______________________________________________________
VC962914
2. Counting this year, how many years has the current principal or head of school
held his/her position at this school? If less than 1 year total, enter "01."
Years
VH040432
3. Which of the following describes your school best? Please select one circle only.
A Regular public school
B Charter public school
C Bureau of Indian Education contracted or grant school
D Bureau of Indian Education operated school
E Other nonpublic school
VH040433
4. Is your school a boarding school?
A Yes
B No
L1SQ-AI
1
7/30/2014
880
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH040437
5. Is your school located on a reservation/on tribal land?
A Yes
B No
VH040477
6. Is your school an American Indian or Alaska Native language immersion school?
A Yes
B No
VC962919
7. How many American Indian and/or Alaska Native students are enrolled at your
school? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your
calculations.)
Students
L1SQ-AI
2
7/30/2014
881
School Questionnaire – NIES
VC190547
8. For this school year, has funding from any of the following sources been used to provide
educational services and support for American Indian or Alaska Native students? Some of the
sources are designated specifically for American Indian or Alaska Native education, while others
are intended for broader use. Select one circle in each row.
a. Title I funds (Compensatory
Education)
b. Title II funds (Professional
Improvement)
c. Title III or other bilingual or ESL/
ELL funds
d. Title VII, Indian Education
Formula Grant
e. Title VII, Discretionary Grant
under Indian Education
f. Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) funds
g. Impact Aid Program
h. Johnson-O’Malley Grant
i. Alaska Native Education
Programs
j. Tribal or Village funds
k. Other funding sources related to
American Indian or Alaska
Native education (e.g., grants,
donations, tuition, etc.)
L1SQ-AI
Yes
No
I don’t know.
A
B
C
VC190549
A
B
C
VC190550
A
B
C
VC190551
A
B
C
VC190552
A
B
C
VC190553
A
B
C
VC190555
A
B
C
VC190556
A
B
C
VC190557
A
B
C
VC190589
A
B
C
VC190592
A
B
C
VC190594
3
7/30/2014
882
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH158589
9. Are families of your students involved with your school in the following ways? Select one circle
in each row.
a. Academic club (for example, math club)
b. Arts club
c. Cultural dances or activities (for example,
drum groups)
d. Drama club
e. Making school curriculum decisions
f. Open houses or back-to-school nights
g. Parent-teacher conferences
h. Parent-teacher organizations
i. School sports
j. Volunteer programs
k. Other (please specify): ___________________
________________________________________
Yes
No
A
B
VH158590
A
B
VH158591
A
B
VH158592
A
B
VH158593
A
B
VH158594
A
B
VH158600
A
B
VH158596
A
B
VH158597
A
B
VH158598
A
B
VH158599
A
B
VH158595
VC962942
10. In a typical school year, how many times has a member of the American Indian or Alaska Native
community done the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Visited the school to
discuss education issues
with students and staff,
other than a conference
regarding an individual
student
b. Visited the school to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native traditions and
culture with students and
staff
c. Participated in Indian
Education Parent Groups
L1SQ-AI
Never
1-2 times
3 or more
times
I don’t know.
A
B
C
D
VC962943
A
B
C
D
VC962944
A
B
C
D
VC962946
4
7/30/2014
883
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH154926
11. Are the following courses and programs about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions and
culture offered at your school each year? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Year-long course
Semester-long course
Workshop or unit
Clubs
Other programs (for example, study groups
before or after regular class periods)
Yes
No
A
B
VH154927
A
B
VH154928
A
B
VH154932
A
B
VH154930
A
B
VH154929
VC962963
12. Are the following courses or programs about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions and
culture required or elective for students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Year-long course
b. Semester-long course
c. Workshop or unit
Required
Elective
Not offered
A
B
C
VC962964
A
B
C
VC962966
A
B
C
VC962967
VC963001
13. Do students in your school receive instruction about American Indian or Alaska Native cultures
in any of the following areas? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Oral language
Written language
History of tribes or cultural groups
Traditions and customs
Arts, crafts, music, or dance
Tribal or village government
Current events and issues important to
tribes or cultural groups
L1SQ-AI
5
Yes
No
A
B
VC963005
A
B
VC963007
A
B
VC963008
A
B
VC963009
A
B
VC963010
A
B
VC963013
A
B
VC963014
7/30/2014
884
School Questionnaire – NIES
VC963018
14. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s reading/language
arts curriculum? Select one circle in each row.
a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
A
B
C
D
E
VC963019
A
B
C
D
E
VC963020
A
B
C
D
E
VC963021
A
B
C
D
E
VC963022
VC963023
15. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s mathematics
curriculum? Select one circle in each row.
a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
L1SQ-AI
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
A
B
C
D
E
VC963025
A
B
C
D
E
VC963026
A
B
C
D
E
VC963027
A
B
C
D
E
VC963028
6
7/30/2014
885
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH158606
16. Considering all of the students in your school, to what extent is each of the following a problem?
Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Student absenteeism
Student tardiness
Student health problems
Student misbehavior in
class
Physical conflicts among
students
Bullying
Low student aspirations
Low teacher expectations
Low family involvement
Inadequate transportation
for students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH158607
A
B
C
D
VH158608
A
B
C
D
VH158609
A
B
C
D
VH158611
A
B
C
D
VH158612
A
B
C
D
VH158613
A
B
C
D
VH158614
A
B
C
D
VH158615
A
B
C
D
VH158616
A
B
C
D
VH158618
VC963041
17. Which of the following types of student and family services are offered at your school on a regular
basis? Select one circle in each row.
a. Health services for students such as a
school nurse
b. Health services for families such as a
community clinic
c. Social or counseling services for students
d. Social or counseling services for families
e. Adult education programs for all ages
f. Tutoring services for students
g. Career counseling services for students
L1SQ-AI
7
Offered
Not offered
A
B
VC963042
A
B
VC963043
A
B
VC963045
A
B
VC963047
A
B
VC963048
A
B
VH017944
A
B
VH017945
7/30/2014
886
School Questionnaire – NIES
VC963049
18. In a typical school year, how often does your school provide each of the following opportunities
for communication between school and families? Select one circle in each row.
A few times a
year
a. Teacher/family conferences
(individual or group)
b. Information (for example,
expectations, procedures,
calendars) sent home about
school
c. Written reports (for
example, report cards) of
child’s performance sent
home
d. Events at school in which
families are invited to
participate
e. Opportunities to
participate in formulation
of school policies and
improvement plans
f. Opportunities to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native histories and
traditions as part of the
instructional program
g. Telephone calls with
parents
h. Information provided
through websites or e-mail
L1SQ-AI
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC963053
A
B
C
D
VC963054
A
B
C
D
VC963055
A
B
C
D
VC963056
A
B
C
D
VC963057
A
B
C
D
VC963058
A
B
C
D
VC963059
A
B
C
D
VC963060
8
7/30/2014
887
School Questionnaire – NIES
VC963064
19.. Please indicate what percentage of the individuals at your school is described by each of the
following statements: Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers at
this school for
3 or more
years
b. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
teachers at
this school
c. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
staff other
than teachers
L1SQ-AI
don’t
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–100% Iknow.
0%
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VC963065
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VC963073
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VC963074
9
7/30/2014
888
Appendix )3ae: 2015 Operational Grade 8 NIES
889
School Questionnaire – NIES
VC190540
1. What is your professional position (title) at this school?
_______________________________________________________
VC962914
2. Counting this year, how many years has the current principal or head of school
held his/her position at this school? If less than 1 year total, enter "01."
Years
VH040432
3. Which of the following describes your school best? Please select one circle only.
A Regular public school
B Charter public school
C Bureau of Indian Education contracted or grant school
D Bureau of Indian Education operated school
E Other nonpublic school
VH040433
4. Is your school a boarding school?
A Yes
B No
L2SQ-AI
1
7/30/2014
890
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH040437
5. Is your school located on a reservation/on tribal land?
A Yes
B No
VH040477
6. Is your school an American Indian or Alaska Native language immersion school?
A Yes
B No
VC962919
7. How many American Indian and/or Alaska Native students are enrolled at your
school? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your
calculations.)
Students
L2SQ-AI
2
7/30/2014
891
School Questionnaire – NIES
VC190547
8. For this school year, has funding from any of the following sources been used to provide
educational services and support for American Indian or Alaska Native students? Some of the
sources are designated specifically for American Indian or Alaska Native education, while others
are intended for broader use. Select one circle in each row.
a. Title I funds (Compensatory
Education)
b. Title II funds (Professional
Improvement)
c. Title III or other bilingual or ESL/
ELL funds
d. Title VII, Indian Education
Formula Grant
e. Title VII, Discretionary Grant
under Indian Education
f. Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) funds
g. Impact Aid Program
h. Johnson-O’Malley Grant
i. Alaska Native Education
Programs
j. Tribal or Village funds
k. Other funding sources related to
American Indian or Alaska
Native education (e.g., grants,
donations, tuition, etc.)
L2SQ-AI
Yes
No
I don’t know.
A
B
C
VC190549
A
B
C
VC190550
A
B
C
VC190551
A
B
C
VC190552
A
B
C
VC190553
A
B
C
VC190555
A
B
C
VC190556
A
B
C
VC190557
A
B
C
VC190589
A
B
C
VC190592
A
B
C
VC190594
3
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892
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH158589
9. Are families of your students involved with your school in the following ways? Select one circle
in each row.
a. Academic club (for example, math club)
b. Arts club
c. Cultural dances or activities (for example,
drum groups)
d. Drama club
e. Making school curriculum decisions
f. Open houses or back-to-school nights
g. Parent-teacher conferences
h. Parent-teacher organizations
i. School sports
j. Volunteer programs
k. Other (please specify): ___________________
________________________________________
Yes
No
A
B
VH158590
A
B
VH158591
A
B
VH158592
A
B
VH158593
A
B
VH158594
A
B
VH158600
A
B
VH158596
A
B
VH158597
A
B
VH158598
A
B
VH158599
A
B
VH158595
VC962942
10. In a typical school year, how many times has a member of the American Indian or Alaska Native
community done the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Visited the school to
discuss education issues
with students and staff,
other than a conference
regarding an individual
student
b. Visited the school to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native traditions and
culture with students and
staff
c. Participated in Indian
Education Parent Groups
L2SQ-AI
Never
1-2 times
3 or more
times
I don’t know.
A
B
C
D
VC962943
A
B
C
D
VC962944
A
B
C
D
VC962946
4
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893
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH154926
11.. Are the following courses and programs about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions and
culture offered at your school each year? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Year-long course
Semester-long course
Workshop or unit
Clubs
Other programs (for example, study groups
before or after regular class periods)
Yes
No
A
B
VH154927
A
B
VH154928
A
B
VH154932
A
B
VH154930
A
B
VH154929
VC962963
12. Are the following courses or programs about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions and
culture required or elective for students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Year-long course
b. Semester-long course
c. Workshop or unit
Required
Elective
Not offered
A
B
C
VC962964
A
A
B
B
C
C
VC962966
VC962967
VC963001
13. Do students in your school receive instruction about American Indian or Alaska Native cultures
in any of the following areas? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Oral language
Written language
History of tribes or cultural groups
Traditions and customs
Arts, crafts, music, or dance
Tribal or village government
Current events and issues important to
tribes or cultural groups
L2SQ-AI
5
Yes
No
A
B
VC963005
A
B
VC963007
A
B
VC963008
A
B
VC963009
A
B
VC963010
A
B
VC963013
A
B
VC963014
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894
School Questionnaire – NIES
VC963018
14. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s reading/language
arts curriculum? Select one circle in each row.
a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
A
B
C
D
E
VC963019
A
B
C
D
E
VC963020
A
B
C
D
E
VC963021
A
B
C
D
E
VC963022
VC963023
15. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s mathematics
curriculum? Select one circle in each row.
a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
L2SQ-AI
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
A
B
C
D
E
VC963025
A
B
C
D
E
VC963026
A
B
C
D
E
VC963027
A
B
C
D
E
VC963028
6
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895
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH158606
16. Considering all of the students in your school, to what extent is each of the following a problem?
Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
Student absenteeism
Student tardiness
Student health problems
Teen pregnancies
Drug or alcohol use by
students
Student misbehavior in
class
Physical conflicts among
students
Bullying
Low student aspirations
Low teacher expectations
Low family involvement
Inadequate transportation
for students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH158607
A
B
C
D
VH158608
A
B
C
D
VH158609
A
B
C
D
VH158617
A
B
C
D
VH158610
A
B
C
D
VH158611
A
B
C
D
VH158612
A
B
C
D
VH158613
A
B
C
D
VH158614
A
B
C
D
VH158615
A
B
C
D
VH158616
A
B
C
D
VH158618
VC963041
17. Which of the following types of student and family services are offered at your school on a regular
basis? Select one circle in each row.
a. Health services for students such as a
school nurse
b. Health services for families such as a
community clinic
c. Social or counseling services for students
d. Social or counseling services for families
e. Adult education programs for all ages
f. Tutoring services for students
g. Career counseling services for students
L2SQ-AI
7
Offered
Not offered
A
B
VC963042
A
B
VC963043
A
B
VC963045
A
B
VC963047
A
B
VC963048
A
B
VH017944
A
B
VH017945
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896
School Questionnaire – NIES
VC963049
18. In a typical school year, how often does your school provide each of the following opportunities
for communication between school and families? Select one circle in each row.
A few times a
year
a. Teacher/family conferences
(individual or group)
b. Information (for example,
expectations, procedures,
calendars) sent home about
school
c. Written reports (for
example, report cards) of
child’s performance sent
home
d. Events at school in which
families are invited to
participate
e. Opportunities to
participate in formulation
of school policies and
improvement plans
f. Opportunities to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native histories and
traditions as part of the
instructional program
g. Telephone calls with
parents
h. Information provided
through websites or e-mail
L2SQ-AI
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VC963053
A
B
C
D
VC963054
A
B
C
D
VC963055
A
B
C
D
VC963056
A
B
C
D
VC963057
A
B
C
D
VC963058
A
B
C
D
VC963059
A
B
C
D
VC963060
8
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897
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH158626
19. What percentage of your grade 8 students dropped out of school during the last
school year?
A 0 – 2%
B 3 – 5%
C 6 – 10%
D 11 – 20%
E 21 – 30%
F 31 – 40%
G 41 – 50%
H More than 50%
VC963064
20. Please indicate what percentage of the individuals at your school is described by each of the
following statements: Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers at
this school for
3 or more
years
b. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
teachers at
this school
c. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
staff other
than teachers
L2SQ-AI
don’t
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–100% Iknow.
0%
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VC963065
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VC963073
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VC963074
9
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898
School Questionnaire – NIES
VH170538
21. To what extent do your school’s eighth-grade curricula emphasize preparing
students for high school?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
L2SQ-AI
10
7/30/2014
899
Appendix F-3af: 2015 Operational Grade 4, 8, & 12 Giving Back Items
900
2015 Online School Administrator Giving Back Items
VH232251
1. Would you like to receive information about how other school administrators in
the nation responded to this questionnaire?
A Yes
B No
VH232252
2. If yes, please provide your email address so that we may send access to the website
when it is available in May.
L123SQX1-O
1
10/9/2014
901
Appendix F-3ag: 2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Social Studies
902
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: School #1]
At what grade do students in your school typically take the following classes?
Select all squares that apply.
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade
This class is not
offered in my
school.
a.
A class primarily focused on civics or United States government
A
B
C
D
E
b.
A class primarily focused on geography
A
B
C
D
E
c.
A class primarily focused on United States history
A class that integrates two or more areas of social studies (e.g.,
civics or United States government, geography, United States
history)
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
d.
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: School #2]
To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade United States history curriculum?
Some emphasis
Quite a bit of
emphasis
A lot of emphasis
This topic is not
offered in my
school.
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
No emphasis
Very little
emphasis
A
d.
The gathering and interactions of peoples, cultures, and ideas
Technological changes and their relation to society, ideas, and the
environment
Economic changes and their relation to society, ideas, and the
environment
e.
The changing role of the United States in the world
a.
b.
c.
Select one circle in each row.
Change and continuity in United States democracy (ideas,
institutions, events, key figures, and controversies)
903
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: School #3]
To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade civics or United States government curriculum?
Select one circle in each row.
No emphasis
Very little
emphasis
Some emphasis
Quite a bit of
emphasis
A lot of emphasis
This topic is not
offered in my
school.
a.
The United States Constitution
A
B
C
D
E
F
b.
The legislative branch (e.g., Congress)
A
B
C
D
E
F
c.
The executive branch (for example, the President and the cabinet)
A
B
C
D
E
F
d.
The judicial branch (e.g., the court system)
A
B
C
D
E
F
e.
How laws are made
A
B
C
D
E
F
f.
Political parties, elections, and voting
A
B
C
D
E
F
g.
State and local government
A
B
C
D
E
F
h.
Other countries' governments
A
B
C
D
E
F
i.
International organizations (e.g., the United Nations)
A
B
C
D
E
F
j.
Current political events
A
B
C
D
E
F
k.
Issues affecting our society today
A
B
C
D
E
F
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: School #4]
To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade geography curriculum?
Select one circle in each row.
No emphasis
Very little
emphasis
Some emphasis
Quite a bit of
emphasis
A lot of emphasis
This topic is not
offered in my
school.
a.
Space and place (i.e., basic concepts of physical and human
geography)
A
B
C
D
E
F
b.
Environment and society issues (e.g., climate change)
A
B
C
D
E
F
c.
Spatial dynamics and connections (i.e., variation among regions and
how people interact across space via communication,
transportation, trade)
A
B
C
D
E
F
d.
Using digital maps and globes
A
B
C
D
E
F
e.
Other countries and cultures
A
B
C
D
E
F
904
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: School #5]
Sch09_0
Does your school offer any of the following services for eighthgrade students who fall behind or need extra help in social studies
(e.g., United States history, civics or United States government, or
geography)?
Sch09_0
Select one circle in each row.
Yes
No
A
B
Sch09_0
a.
Tutoring
Sch09_0
b.
Placement of instructional aides in classrooms to provide assistance
A
B
c.
Use of instructional aides for pull-out instruction
A
B
d.
Extra work or homework
A
B
Sch09_0
Sch09_0
Sch09_0
e.
Before- or after-school programs
A
B
f.
Saturday classes
A
B
Sch09_0
Sch09_0
g.
Summer school program
A
B
h.
Extra help for English language learners
A
B
Sch09_0
905
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: School #6]
How much is your school’s social studies program for eighth-graders
(e.g., United States history, civics or United States government, or
geography) structured according to the following resources?
Select one circle in each row.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
a.
District curriculum standards or curriculum guides
A
B
C
D
E
b.
State curriculum standards or frameworks
A
B
C
D
E
c.
National curriculum standards or frameworks
A
B
C
D
E
d.
In-school curriculum frameworks and standards for learning
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Results from district or school assessments
A
B
C
D
E
f.
Results from state/district assessments
A
B
C
D
E
g.
Results from national assessments
A
B
C
D
E
h.
Recommendations from district social studies department
A
B
C
D
E
i.
j.
Discretion of individual teachers
Results from school assessments
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
k.
Internet resources
A
B
C
D
E
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: School #7]
How much does your school’s eighth-grade social studies curriculum
(e.g., United States history, civics or United States government, or
geography) focus on preparation for the following types of
assessments?
Select one circle in each row.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
A lot
a.
District assessments
A
B
C
D
E
b.
State assessments
A
B
C
D
E
c.
National assessments
A
B
C
D
E
d.
School assessments
A
B
C
D
E
e.
Computer-based or online assessments
A
B
C
D
E
906
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: School #8]
This year, have the following professional development programs
(i.e., training sessions and workshops, including online classes)
been offered in your school for social studies teachers?
Sch20_000
Sch20_001
d.
Select one or more circles in each row.
Programs aimed at developing and improving practices for social
studies instruction
Programs aimed at developing and improving general teaching
practices
Programs aimed at developing and improving teachers' keyboarding
skills
Programs aimed at developing and improving teachers' word
processing skills
e.
Other programs (Please specify): _____________
a.
b.
c.
Yes, provided by
school or district
personnel
Yes, provided by
professionals
outside of my
school or district
No
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
Sch20_01
Sch20_02
Sch20_03
Sch20_04
Sch20_05
[Grade 8 Social Sciences: School #9]
Sch22_000
Does your school offer any of the following school-sponsored
activities to eighth-grade students?
Sch22_001
Select one circle in each row.
Yes
No
Sch22_01
a.
Student government
A
B
b.
Class(es) with a service-learning component
A
B
Sch22_02
Sch22_03
c.
d.
Club(s) with a community service component
Special courses or workshops to improve skills with computers or
other digital devices
A
B
A
B
Sch22_04
Sch22_05
e.
Other (Please specify): __________
A
B
907
Appendix F-3ah: 2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Core (SCP)
908
TBD
Does your school, district, or diocese offer tenure to teachers?
A. Yes
B. No
909
Appendix F-3ai: 2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Reading
910
[Grade 8 Reading: School #1]
TBD
In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following personnel to
assist with English/language arts class instruction for eighth-grade English language learners (ELL)?
Select one circle in each row.
Yes
No
a. Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
A
B
TBD
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are trained to
work with students who are ELL
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are not trained
to work with students who are ELL
f. Parent volunteers
A
A
A
B
B
B
TBD
TBD
TBD
A
B
TBD
A
B
TBD
[Grade 8 Reading: School #2]
TBD
To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the reading specialist(s) available to eighth-grade
students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
Not at all
Small
Moderate
Large
extent
extent
extent
a. Provide one-on-one help to
A
B
C
D
TBD
students on various reading
topics
b. Provide one-on-one help to
A
B
C
D
TBD
students at various
achievement levels
911
Appendix F-3aj: 2016 Cognitive Interviews Grade 8 Mathematics
912
[Grade 8 Mathematics: School #1]
TBD
To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the following
resources? Select one circle in each row.
Not at
Small
Moderate
Large
all
Extent
extent
extent
a. State curriculum standards
A
B
C
D
TBD
or frameworks
b. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
A
B
C
D
TBD
c. Results from district
assessments
A
B
C
D
TBD
d. Results from state
assessments
A
B
C
D
TBD
e. Results from school-level
assessments
A
B
C
D
TBD
f.
A
B
C
D
TBD
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
A
B
C
D
TBD
h. Commercially designed
programs
A
B
C
D
TBD
i.
A
B
C
D
TBD
Recommendations from
school mathematics
department or teachers
Internet resources
913
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| File Title | Appendix A (Statute Authorizing NAEP) |
| Author | joconnell |
| File Modified | 2016-03-03 |
| File Created | 2015-11-12 |