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APPENDIX C.2
TIMSS Field Test Final Questionnaires
Submitted by:
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC
January 2018
APPENDIX C.2: TIMSS 2019 U.S. FIELD TEST QUESTIONNAIRES
(Final)
APPENDIX C.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Grade 4
A. School Principal Questionnaire for the 2019 U.S. Field Test (Final)........................C-03
B. Teacher Questionnaire for the 2019 U.S. Field Test ((Final)..........................................C-15
C. Student Questionnaire for the 2019 U.S. Field Test ((Final)..........................................C-35
Grade 8
D. School Principal Questionnaire for the 2019 U.S. Field Test ((Final)............................C-59
E. Teacher Questionnaire for the 2019 U.S. Field Test ((Final).........................................C-71
F. Teacher Questionnaire for the 2019 U.S. Field Test ((Final)........................................C-87
G. Student Questionnaire for the 2019 U.S. Field Test ((Final).......................................C-103
The International Association for the Evaluation of Education Achievement
(IEA) released the final international versions of the TIMSS 2019 field test
questionnaires in November 2017, and has now approved the adaptations that
were made to the U.S. versions of the field test questionnaires. This Appendix,
C.2, provides the f i n a l versions of the adapted U.S. versions of the TIMSS 2019
field test questionnaires to be administered in the field test. Appendix C.1 lists
the changes that were made to the U.S. versions of the 2015 main study
questionnaires in preparation for the 2019 U.S. field test, which will begin in
spring 2018.
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School ID ___ ___ ___ ___
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TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY
School
Questionnaire
Grade 4
National Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor
Washington, DC 20202
USA
Field Test
Version
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education, conducts TIMSS in the United Status as authorized by the
Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not
be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB
control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0695. The time required to complete this information collection
is estimated to average 20 minutes per principal, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and
review the information collection. lf you have any comments or concerns regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s), suggestions for improving the form, or
questions about the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National
Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
OMB No. 1850-0695, Approval Expires 01/31/2021.
© IEA, 2017
TIMSS & PIRLS
International Study Center
Lynch School of Education
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School Questionnaire
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2019
When you have completed the questionnaire,
(Trends in International Mathematics and Science
please place it in the accompanying envelope and
Study), an educational research project sponsored
return it to the TIMSS school coordinator.
by the International Association for the Evaluation
NCES is authorized to collect information from
of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures
the questionnaire under the Education Sciences
trends in student achievement in mathematics and
Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543).
science and studies differences in national
You do not have to provide the information
education systems in almost 60 countries in order to
requested. However, the information you provide
help improve teaching and learning worldwide.
will help the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing
This questionnaire is addressed to school
efforts to understand better how the educational
principals and department heads who are asked to
system in the United States compares to that in
supply information about their schools. Since your
other countries. There are no penalties should you
school has been selected as part of a nationwide
choose not to participate in this study. All of the
sample, your responses are very important in
helping to describe fourth-grade education in the
information you provide may be used only for
United States.
used, in identifiable form for any other purpose
It is important that you answer each question
statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or
except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6
carefully so that the information provided reflects
U.S.C. §151). Your responses will be combined with
the situation in your school as accurately as
those from other participants to produce summary
possible. Some of the questions will require that you
statistics and reports.
look up school records, so you may wish to arrange
This survey is estimated to take an average of 20
for the assistance of another staff member to help
minutes, including time for reviewing instructions,
provide this information.
and completing and reviewing the collection
Since TIMSS is an international study and all
of information. An agency may not conduct or
countries are using the same questionnaire, you may
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to,
find that some of the questions seem unusual or are
a collection of information unless it displays a
not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United
currently valid OMB control number. Send
States. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your
comments regarding this burden estimate or any
best to answer all of the questions so comparisons
other aspect of this collection of information,
can be made across countries in the study.
It is estimated that you will need about 20
including suggestions for reducing burden to:
minutes to complete the questionnaire. We
Study (TIMSS), National Center for Education
appreciate the time and effort this takes and thank
Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St.,
you for your cooperation and contribution.
SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science
Thank you.
TIMSS 2019
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Field Test Grade 4 School Questionnaire
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School Enrollment and Characteristics
1
5
What is the total enrollment of students in
your school as of March 1, 2018?
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have English as their native language?
Fill in one circle only.
_____________ students
1
76 to 90% -- 2
51 to 75% -- 3
26 to 50% -- 4
25% or less -- 5
More than 90% --
Write in the number.
2
What is the total enrollment of fourth-grade
students in your school as of March 1, 2018?
_____________ students
Write in the number.
6
Of the students currently enrolled in your school,
what percentage has been identified as limitedEnglish proficient (LEP)/English language learners
(ELL)?
3
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have the following backgrounds?
Fill in one circle only.
1
1 - 5% -- 2
6 - 10% -- 3
11 - 25% -- 4
26 - 50% -- 5
51 - 75% -- 6
76 - 90% -- 7
Over 90% -- 8
0% --
Fill in only one circle for each row.
0 to 10%
11 to 25%
26 to 50%
More than
50%
a) Come from economically
disadvantaged homes --------- 1
2 3 4
b) Come from economically
affluent homes ----------------- 1
2 3 4
4
Around the 1st of October 2017, what percentage
of students at this school were eligible to receive
free or reduced-price lunches through the National
School Lunch Program?
_____________ percentage of students
Write in the number.
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3
7
9
What type of school is this?
Fill in one circle only.
Which best characterizes the average income level
of the school’s immediate area?
Regular public school - 1
A regular public school with
a magnet program - 2
A magnet school or school with a special program
emphasis (e.g., Montessori, science/math school,
performing arts school, talented/gifted school,
foreign language immersion school) - 3
Fill in one circle only.
1
Medium --- 2
Low --- 3
High ---
Special education: a school that primarily
serves students with disabilities - 4
Alternative: a school designed to address the
needs of students, typically at risk of educational
failure, which cannot be met in regular schools - 5
Vocational - 6
Charter School - 7
Private (independent) - 8
Private (religiously affiliated) - 9
Other - 0
8
A. How many people live in the city, town, or area where
your school is located?
Fill in one circle only.
1
100,001 to 500,000 people -- 2
50,001 to 100,000 people -- 3
30,001 to 50,000 people -- 4
15,001 to 30,000 people -- 5
3,001 to 15,000 people -- 6
3,000 people or fewer -- 7
More than 500,000 people --
B. Which best describes the immediate area in which
your school is located?
Fill in one circle only.
Urban–Densely populated --
1
Suburban–On fringe or
outskirts of urban area --
2
Medium size city or large town -- 3
Small town or village -- 4
Remote rural -- 5
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Field Test Grade 4 School Questionnaire
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Instructional Time
10
For the fourth-grade students in your school:
A. How many days per year is your school open for
instruction?
__________ days
Write in the number.
B. What is the total instructional time, excluding
breaks, in a typical day?
__________ hours ___________ minutes
Write in the number of hours and minutes per day.
C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school
open for instruction?
Fill in one circle only.
1
5 1/2 days -- 2
5 days -- 3
4 1/2 days -- 4
4 days -- 5
Other -- 6
6 days --
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Resources and Technology
13
11
Does your school have a school library?
How many computers (including tablets) does your
school have for use by fourth-grade students?
Fill in one circle only.
1
No -- 2
Yes --
___________ computers
Write in the number.
(If No, go to question 14)
12
A. Does your school have a science laboratory that
can be used by fourth-grade students?
Fill in one circle only.
If Yes,
A. Approximately how many books (print)
with different titles does your school library
have (exclude magazines and periodicals)?
1
No -- 2
Yes --
Fill in one circle only.
250 or fewer --- 1
251–500 --- 2
B. Do teachers usually have assistance available when
students are conducting science experiments?
501–2,000 --- 3
Fill in one circle only.
2,001–5,000 --- 4
1
No -- 2
Yes --
5,001–10,000 --- 5
More than 10,000 --- 6
B. Approximately how many titles of magazines and
other periodicals (print) does your school
library have?
Fill in one circle only.
0--- 1
1–5 --- 2
6–10 --- 3
11–30 --- 4
31 or more --- 5
14
Does your school provide students access to digital
learning resources (e.g., books, videos)?
Fill in one circle only.
1
No -- 2
Yes --
6
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15
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or inadequacy
of the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not at all
Not at all
A little
A little
Some
Some
A lot
A. General School Resources
A lot
B. Resources for Mathematics
Instruction
a) Instructional materials (e.g.,
textbooks) --------------------- 1
2 3 4
b) Supplies (e.g., papers,
pencils, materials) ------------- 1
a) Teachers with a specialization
in mathematics ---------------- 1
2 3 4
2 3 4
c) School buildings and
grounds ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
b) Computer software/
applications for
mathematics instruction ------ 1
2 3 4
d) Heating/cooling and lighting
systems ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant
to mathematics instruction --- 1
2 3 4
e) Instructional space (e.g.,
classrooms) -------------------- 1
2 3 4
d) Calculators for mathematics
instruction --------------------- 1
2 3 4
f) Technologically competent
staff ---------------------------- 1
2 3 4
e) Concrete objects or materials
to help students understand
quantities or procedures ------ 1
2 3 4
g) Audio-visual resources
for delivery of instruction
(e.g., interactive white
boards, digital projectors) ----- 1
C. Resources for Science
Instruction
2 3 4
a) Teachers with a
specialization in science ------- 1
2 3 4
2 3 4
h) Computer technology for
teaching and learning
(e.g., computers or tablets
for student use) ---------------- 1
2 3 4
b) Computer software/
applications for
science instruction ------------- 1
i) Resources for students with
disabilities ---------------------- 1
2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant
to science instruction ---------- 1
2 3 4
d) Science equipment and
materials for experiments ----- 1
2 3 4
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School Emphasis
on Academic Success
School Discipline
and Safety
17
16
To what degree is each of the following a problem
among fourth-grade students in your school?
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not a problem
Very high
Minor problem
High
Moderate problem
Medium
Serious
problem
Low
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals --- 1
2 3 4 5
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum -------- 1
2 3 4 5
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------ 1
2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students ---------------- 1
2 3 4 5
e) Parental involvement
in school activities ------------- 1
2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn ------------------ 1
2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement ---------- 1
2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement ---------- 1
2 3 4 5
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------ 1
2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals ------- 1
2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically ------------------- 1
a) Arriving late at school --------- 1
b) Absenteeism (i.e.,
unjustified absences) ---------- 1
2 3 4
g) Theft --------------------------- 1
2
2
2
2
2
2
h) Intimidation or verbal abuse
among students (including
texting, emailing, etc.) -------- 1
2 3 4
i) Physical fights among
students ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
j) Intimidation or verbal abuse
of teachers or staff (including
texting, emailing, etc.) -------- 1
2 3 4
c) Classroom disturbance -------- 1
d) Cheating ----------------------- 1
e) Profanity ----------------------- 1
f) Vandalism ---------------------- 1
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
18
To what degree is each of the following a problem
among teachers in your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not a problem
Minor problem
2 3 4 5
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) Arriving late or leaving early -- 1
2 3 4
b) Absenteeism ------------------- 1 2 3 4
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Field Test Grade 4 School Questionnaire
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School Readiness
Teachers in Your School
19
20
In your school, are any of the following used to
evaluate the practice of fourth-grade teachers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
About how many of the students in your school can
do the following when they begin the first grade of
primary/elementary school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
Less than 25%
No
a) Observations by the
principal or senior staff -------------------------b) Observations by inspectors
or other persons external
to the school -------------------------------------
25–50%
51–75%
1 2
1 2
c) Student achievement --------------------------- 1 2
d) Teacher peer review ----------------------------- 1 2
More than
75%
a) Recognize most of the
letters of the alphabet --------- 1
b) Read some words -------------- 1
c) Read sentences ---------------- 1
d) Write letters of the alphabet -- 1
e) Write their names ------------- 1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
f) Write words other than
their names ------------------- 1
2 3 4
g) Count up to 100 or higher ------ 1 2 3 4
h) Recognize written
numbers from 1 - 10 ------------ 1
2 3 4
i) Recognize written
numbers higher than 10 ------- 1
j)
2 3 4
Write numbers from 1-10 ----- 1 2 3 4
k) Do simple addition ------------ 1
l)
2 3 4
Do simple subtraction --------- 1 2 3 4
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Principal Experience and Education
21
23
By the end of this school year, how many years
altogether will you have been a principal?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
Fill in one circle only.
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Did not complete Bachelor's degree
(4-year college program) ---
1
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program) ---
2
Master’s degree or professional degree
(MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) ---
3
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) --- 4
22
By the end of this school year, how many years will
you have been a principal at this school?
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
24
Do you hold the following qualifications or
credentials in educational leadership?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Principal Certification ---------------------------- 1
b) Master’s degree or professional degree
(MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) --------------------c)
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Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) ----------------------- 1
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2
2
Thank You
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have
put into completing this questionnaire.
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Grade 4
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Educational Achievement
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Teacher
Questionnaire
Grade 4
National Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor
Washington, DC 20202
USA
Field Test
Version
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education, conducts TIMSS in the United Status as authorized by the
Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not
be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB
control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0695. The time required to complete this information collection
is estimated to average 30 minutes per teacher, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and
review the information collection. lf you have any comments or concerns regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s), suggestions for improving the form, or
questions about the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National
Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
OMB No. 1850-0695, Approval Expires 01/31/2021.
© IEA, 2017
TIMSS & PIRLS
International Study Center
Lynch School of Education
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Teacher Questionnaire
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS
It is estimated that you will need about 30
2019 (Trends in International Mathematics and
minutes to complete the questionnaire. We
Science Study), an educational research project
appreciate the time and effort that this takes and
sponsored by the International Association for the
thank you for your cooperation and contribution. .
Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS
measures trends in student achievement in
When you have completed the questionnaire,
mathematics and science and studies differences in
please place it in the accompanying envelope and
national education systems in almost 60 countries in
return it to the TIMSS school coordinator.
NCES is authorized to collect information from
order to help improve teaching and learning
this questionnaire under the Education Sciences
worldwide.
Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543).
This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of
You do not have to provide the information
fourth-grade students, and seeks information about
requested. However, the information you provide
teachers’ academic and professional backgrounds,
will help the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing
classroom resources, instructional practices, and
efforts to understand better how the educational
attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has been
system in the United States compares to that in other
selected as part of a nationwide sample, your
countries. There are no penalties should you choose
responses are very important in helping to describe
fourth-grade education in the United States.
not to participate in this study. All of the information
Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer
you provide may be used only for statistical purposes
and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable
to the “TIMSS class” or “this class.” This is the class
form for any other purpose except as required by law
that is identified on the front of this booklet, and
(20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). Your responses
which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school.
will be combined with those from other participants
If you teach some but not all of the students in the
TIMSS class, please think only of the students that
to produce summary statistics and reports.
This survey is estimated to take an average of 30
you teach when answering these class-specific
minutes, including time for reviewing instructions,
questions. It is important that you answer each
and completing and reviewing the collection
question carefully so that the information that you
of information. An agency may not conduct or
provide reflects your situation as accurately as
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
possible.
Since TIMSS is an international study and all
collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. Send comments
countries are using the same questionnaire, you may
regarding this burden estimate or any other
find that some of the questions seem unusual or are
aspect of this collection of information, including
not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United
suggestions for reducing burden to: Trends in
States. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your
International Mathematics and Science Study
best to answer all of the questions so comparisons
(TIMSS), National Center for Education Statistics,
can be made across countries in the study.
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th
floor, Washington, DC 20202..
TIMSS 2019
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About You
1
5
What year did you start teaching?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
_____________
Fill in one circle only.
Please write in a year.
1
High school graduate --- 2
Did not complete high school ---
2
(If you have not completed more
than high school, go to question 7)
At the end of this school year, how many years will
you have taught altogether?
Associate’s degree
(2-year college program)---- 3
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program)---- 4
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)---- 5
3
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) --- 6
Are you female or male?
6
Fill in one circle only.
Female ---- 1
Male ---- 2
A. During your college or university education, what
was your major or main area(s) of study?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Education—Primary/Elementary --------------- 1
2
4
b) Education—Secondary -------------------------- 1
2
How old are you?
Fill in one circle only.
Under 25 ---- 1
c) Mathematics -------------------------------------- 1
2
d) Science -------------------------------------------- 1
2
25–29 ---- 2
e) English -------------------------------------------- 1
2
30–39 ---- 3
f) Other ---------------------------------------------- 1
2
40–49 ---- 4
50–59 ---- 5
60 or more ---- 6
B. If your major or main area of study was education,
did you have a specialization in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------- 1
2
b) Science -------------------------------------------- 1
2
c) Language/reading -------------------------------- 1
2
d) Other subject ------------------------------------- 1
2
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3
School Emphasis on
Academic Success
School Environment
7
8
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Thinking about your current school, indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very high
Agree a lot
High
Agree a little
Medium
Disagree a little
Low
Disagree
a lot
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- 1 2 3 4 5
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood------------ 1 2 3 4
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- 1 2 3 4 5
b) I feel safe at this school --------- 1 2 3 4
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------- 1 2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- 1 2 3 4 5
e) Parental involvement
in school activities-------------- 1 2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
c) This school’s security policies
and practices are sufficient ----- 1 2 3 4
d) The students behave in an
orderly manner ----------------- 1 2 3 4
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ------------------ 1 2 3 4
f ) The students respect
school property ----------------- 1 2 3 4
g) This school has clear rules
about student conduct --------- 1 2 3 4
h) This school's rules are
enforced in a fair and
consistent manner -------------- 1 2 3 4
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- 1 2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
l) Collaboration between
school leadership
(including master teachers)
and teachers to plan
instruction----------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
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About Being a Teacher
9
10
How often do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree
with each of the following statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very often
Agree a lot
Often
Agree a little
Sometimes
Disagree a little
Never or
almost never
Disagree
a lot
a) I am content with my
profession as a teacher --------- 1 2 3 4
a) There are too many
students in the classes---------- 1 2 3 4
b) I find my work full of
meaning and purpose ---------- 1 2 3 4
b) I have too much material to
cover in class-------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) I am enthusiastic
about my job-------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) I have too many teaching
hours---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) My work inspires me------------ 1 2 3 4
d) I need more time to prepare
for class ------------------------- 1 2 3 4
e) I am proud of the work I do ---- 1 2 3 4
e) I need more time to assist
individual students------------- 1 2 3 4
f) I feel too much pressure
from parents-------------------- 1 2 3 4
g) I have difficulty keeping up
with all of the changes to the
curriculum ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
h) I have too many administrative
tasks ---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
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About Teaching the
TIMSS Class
1
1
1
3
A. How many students are in this class?
_____________ students
Write in the number.
How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
B. How many of the students in question 11A are in
fourth grade?
_____________ fourth-grade students
Write in the number.
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Relate the lesson to
students’ daily lives ------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Ask students to explain
their answers ------------------- 1 2 3 4
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How many fourth-grade students experience
difficulties understanding spoken English?
_____________ students in this class
Write in the number.
c) Bring interesting materials
to class -------------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises
that require them to
go beyond the instruction ------ 1 2 3 4
e) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
f) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ----- 1 2 3 4
g) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------- 1 2 3 4
h) Encourage students to
express their ideas in class ----- 1 2 3 4
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In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not at all
Some
A lot
a) Students lacking prerequisite
knowledge or skills ------------- 1 2 3
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition ---------- 1 2 3
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep --------------- 1 2 3
d) Students absent from class ----- 1 2 3
e) Disruptive students ------------- 1 2 3
f) Uninterested students ---------- 1 2 3
g) Students with mental,
emotional, or psychological
impairment --------------------- 1 2 3
h) Students with difficulties
understanding the
language of instruction -------- 1 2 3
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Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class
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Questions 15 - 16 ask about mathematics
instruction for the fourth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.
In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do
you ask students to do the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
15
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching mathematics to the students in this class?
Some lessons
Never
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
a) Listen to me explain new
mathematics content ---------- 1
2 3 4
b) Listen to me explain how to
solve problems ----------------- 1
2 3 4
c) Memorize rules, procedures,
and facts ----------------------- 1
2 3 4
d) Work problems (individually
or with peers) with my
guidance ----------------------- 1
2 3 4
e) Work problems together in
the whole class with direct
guidance from me ------------- 1
2 3 4
f) Work problems (individually
or with peers) while I am
occupied by other tasks -------- 1
2 3 4
g) Work on problems for which
there is no immediately
obvious method of solution --- 1
2 3 4
h) Work in mixed ability groups -- 1 2 3 4
i) Work in same ability groups --- 1 2 3 4
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Using Calculators and Computers for
Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class
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Questions 17 - 18 ask about calculator and
computer use for teaching mathematics to the
fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets) available to use during their
mathematics lessons?
_Fill in one circle only.
17
Yes ---- 1
Are the students in this class permitted to use
calculators during mathematics lessons?
No ---- 2
(If No, go to question 19)
Fill in one circle only.
Yes, with unrestricted use---- 1
If Yes,
Yes, with restricted use---- 2
No, calculators are not permitted---- 3
B. What access do the students have to computers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Each student has a computer--------------------- 1 2
b) The class has computers that students can
share ---------------------------------------------- 1 2
c) The school has computers that the class can
use sometimes------------------------------------ 1 2
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers during
mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Practice skills and
procedures ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Look up ideas and
information --------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Create data displays
(e.g., charts, graphs) ----------- 1 2 3 4
d) Watch videos to learn
how to solve problems --------- 1 2 3 4
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Mathematics Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
Question 19 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
19
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS mathematics test. Choose the response that
best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before
the fourth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not yet
completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year." If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose "Not yet
taught or just introduced.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Number
a) Concepts of whole numbers, including place value and ordering ------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with whole numbers ------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Concepts of multiples and factors; odd and even numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
d) Number sentences (finding the missing number, representing problem situations with number sentences) ------------- 1 2 3
e) Number patterns (extending number patterns and finding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
f) Concepts of fractions, including representing, comparing and ordering, adding and subtracting simple fractions-------- 1 2 3
g) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering, adding and subtracting with decimals------------------------- 1 2 3
B. Measurement and Geometry
a) Solving problems involving length, including measuring and estimating--------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Solving problems involving mass, volume, and time ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
c) Finding and estimating perimeter, area, and volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
d) Parallel and perpendicular lines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Comparing and drawing angles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
f) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
g) Three-dimensional shapes, including relationships with their two-dimensional representations ------------------------- 1 2 3
C. Data
a) Reading and interpreting data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts ------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Organizing and representing data to help answer questions ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Drawing conclusions from data displays -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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Mathematics Homework for
the TIMSS Class
Mathematics Assessment of
the TIMSS Class
Questions 21-23 ask about mathematics
assessment for the fourth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.
Question 20 asks about mathematics homework
for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
21
20
A. How often do you usually assign mathematics
homework to the students in this class?
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in mathematics?
Fill in one circle only.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Major
I do not assign mathematics
homework ---- 1
(Go to question 21)
Some
Little
None
Less than once a week ---- 2
a) Observing students
as they work -------------------- 1 2 3 4
1 or 2 times a week ---- 3
3 or 4 times a week ---- 4
b) Asking students to answer
questions during class ---------- 1 2 3 4
Every day ---- 5
c) Short, regular written
assessments -------------------- 1 2 3 4
B. When you assign mathematics homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it would
take an average student in your class.)
Fill in one circle only.
15 minutes or less ---- 1
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit
tests or exams)------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Long-term projects ------------- 1 2 3 4
22
About how often do fourth-grade students in this
class take mathematics tests on computers or
tablets?
16–30 minutes ---- 2
31–60 minutes ---- 3
More than 60 minutes ---- 4
Fill in one circle only.
More than once a month---- 1
C. How often do you do the following with the
mathematics homework assignments for this
class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Always or almost always
Once a month---- 2
Twice a year --- 3
Once a year or less---- 4
Never --- 5
Sometimes
Never or almost
never
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students------ 1 2 3
b) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed ----- 1 2 3
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Preparation to Teach
Mathematics
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23
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
To what extent do you depend on assessment
results?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
A lot
Yes
Some
No
A little
a) Mathematics content ----------------------------- 1 2
None
a) To modify your
instruction ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction ------------- 1 2
c) Mathematics curriculum ------------------------- 1 2
b) To give grades------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) To report to parents------------- 1 2 3 4
d) Integrating information
technology into mathematics -------------------- 1 2
d) To determine the learning
needs of each student---------- 1 2 3 4
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
problem solving skills ---------------------------- 1 2
f) Mathematics assessment ------------------------ 1 2
g) Addressing individual students’ needs ----------- 1 2
25
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal in-service/professional
development (e.g., workshops, seminars)
for mathematics?
Fill in one circle only.
None ---- 1
Less than 6 hours ---- 2
6–15 hours ---- 3
16–35 hours ---- 4
More than 35 hours ---- 5
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Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
27
Questions 26 - 27 ask about science instruction
for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
In teaching science to the students in this class, how
often do you ask them to do the following?
26
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
A. Is science taught mainly as a separate subject (i.e.,
not integrated with other subjects) to the students
in this class?
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
Fill in one circle only.
a) Listen to me explain
new science content------------ 1 2 3 4
Yes ---- 1
No ---- 2
B. Please estimate the time that you spend on science
topics with students in this class.
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
b) Observe natural phenomena
such as the weather or a
plant growing and describe
what they see ------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Watch me demonstrate an
experiment or investigation ---- 1 2 3 4
d) Design or plan experiments
or investigations ---------------- 1 2 3 4
e) Conduct experiments or
investigations ------------------- 1 2 3 4
f) Present data from experiments
or investigations ---------------- 1 2 3 4
g) Interpret data from experiments
or investigations ---------------- 1 2 3 4
h) Use evidence from experiments
or investigations to support
conclusions --------------------- 1 2 3 4
i) Read their textbooks or
other resource materials ------- 1 2 3 4
j) Have students memorize
facts and principles ------------- 1 2 3 4
k) Do field work outside the class- 1
2 3 4
l) Work in mixed ability groups--- 1
2 3 4
m) Work in same ability groups --- 1 2 3 4
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Using Computers for Teaching
Science to the TIMSS Class
28
Question 28 asks about computer use for
teaching science to the fourth-grade students
in the TIMSS class.
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets) available to use during their
science lessons?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes ---- 1
No ---- 2
(If No, go to question 29)
If Yes,
B. What access do the students have to computers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Each student has a computer--------------------- 1 2
b) The class has computers that students can
share ---------------------------------------------- 1 2
c) The school has computers that the class can
use sometimes------------------------------------ 1 2
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers during
science lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Practice skills and procedures 1
-
2 3 4
b) Look up ideas and
information --------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Do scientific procedures
or experiments------------------ 1 2 3 4
d) Study natural phenomena
through simulations------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Prepare reports and
presentations------------------- 1 2 3 4
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Science Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
Question 29 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
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The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose the response that best describes when
the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before the fourth grade, please choose
“Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not yet completed, please choose "Mostly taught this
year." If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose "Not yet taught or just introduced."
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Life Science
a) Physical and behavioral characteristics of living things and major groups of living things (e.g., mammals, birds,
insects, flowering plants)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
b) Major body structures and their functions in humans, other animals, and plants ------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Life cycles of common plants and animals (e.g., flowering plants, butterflies, frogs)---------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Characteristics of plants and animals that are inherited---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Interactions between organisms and their environments (e.g., physical features and behaviors that help living things
survive in their environments)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
f) Relationships in ecosystems (e.g., simple food chains, predator-prey relationships, competition)-------------------------- 1 2 3
g) Human health (transmission and prevention of diseases, everyday behaviors that promote good health)----------------- 1 2 3
B. Physical Science
a) States of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their properties (volume, shape)---------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Classifying materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume, state of matter, conductivity
of heat or electricity)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Mixtures, including methods for separating a mixture into its components (e.g., sifting, filtering, evaporation,
using a magnet)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Properties of magnets (e.g., like poles repel and opposite poles attract, magnets can attract some objects)-------------- 1 2 3
e) Physical changes in everyday life (e.g., changes of state, dissolving)--------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
f) Chemical changes in everyday life (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking)----------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
g) Common sources of energy (e.g., the Sun, wind, oil) and uses of energy (heating and cooling homes,
providing light)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
h) Light and sound in everyday life (e.g., shadows and reflections, vibrating objects make sound)--------------------------- 1 2 3
i) Heat transfer (e.g., energy flows from a hot object to a colder object)-------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
j) Electricity and simple electrical circuits (e.g., a circuit must be complete to work correctly)--------------------------------- 1 2 3
k) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, pushing/pulling) or change their motion (e.g., friction)------------------ 1 2 3
l) Simple machines (e.g., levers, pulleys, wheels, ramps) that help make motion easier--------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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(continued)
Choose the response that best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the
curriculum before the fourth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not
yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year." If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose "Not yet taught or just
introduced."
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
C. Earth Science
a) Physical makeup of Earth’s surface (e.g., land and water in unequal proportions, sources of
fresh and salt water)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Earth’s resources used in everyday life (e.g., water, wind, soil, forests, oil, natural gas, minerals)-------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Changes in Earth’s surface over time (e.g., mountain building, weathering, erosion)--------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Fossils and what they can tell us about past conditions on Earth------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
e) Weather and climate (e.g., daily, seasonal, and locational variations versus long term trends)----------------------------- 1 2 3
f) Objects in the Solar System (the Sun, the Earth, the Moon, and other planets) and their movements--------------------- 1 2 3
g) Earth’s motion and related patterns observed on Earth (e.g., day and night, seasons)-------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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Science Assessment
of the TIMSS Class
Science Homework
for the TIMSS Class
Questions 31-33 ask about science assessment for
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 30 asks about science homework for
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
30
31
A. How often do you usually assign science
homework to the students in this class?
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in one circle only.
Major
I do not assign science
homework ---- 1
(Go to question 31)
Some
Little
None
Less than once a week ---- 2
a) Observing students
as they work -------------------- 1 2 3 4
1 or 2 times a week ---- 3
3 or 4 times a week ---- 4
b) Asking students to answer
questions during class ---------- 1 2 3 4
Every day ---- 5
c) Short, regular written
assessments -------------------- 1 2 3 4
B. When you assign science homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it would
take an average student in your class.)
Fill in one circle only.
15 minutes or less ---- 1
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit
tests or exams)------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Long-term projects ------------- 1 2 3 4
32
About how often do fourth-grade students in this
class take science tests on computers or tablets?
16–30 minutes ---- 2
31–60 minutes ---- 3
Fill in one circle only.
More than once a month---- 1
More than 60 minutes ---- 4
Once a month---- 2
C. How often do you do the following with the
science homework assignments for this class?
Twice a year --- 3
Once a year or less---- 4
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost
never
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students ------ 1 2 3
b) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed ----- 1 2 3
Never --- 5
33
To what extent do you depend on assessment
results?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
A lot
Some
A little
None
a) To modify your
instruction ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) To give grades------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) To report to parents------------- 1 2 3 4
d) To determine the learning
needs of each student---------- 1 2 3 4
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Preparation to Teach Science
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35
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
_ Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal in-service/professional
development (e.g., workshops, seminars)
for science?
Fill in one circle only.
No
None ---- 1
a) Science content ----------------------------------- 1 2
Less than 6 hours ---- 2
b) Science pedagogy/instruction ------------------- 1 2
6–15 hours ---- 3
c) Science curriculum ------------------------------- 1 2
16–35 hours ---- 4
d) Integrating information
technology into science -------------------------- 1 2
More than 35 hours ---- 5
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills -------------------------------------- 1 2
f) Science assessment ------------------------------- 1 2
g) Addressing individual students’ needs ----------- 1 2
h) Integrating science with other subjects
(e.g., mathematics, technology)------------------ 1 2
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Thank You
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have
put into completing this questionnaire.
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In this booklet, you will find questions about you and what you think. For each
question, you should choose the answer you think is best.
Let us take a few minutes to practice the kinds of questions you will answer in this
booklet.
Example 1 is one kind of question you will find in this booklet.
Example 1
Do you go to school?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes --
1
No --
2
Example 2 is another kind of question you will find in this booklet.
Example 2
How often do you do these things?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
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Every day
or almost
every day
Once or
twice a
week
Once or
twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) I talk with my friends ------------------
1
2
3
4
b) I play sports -------------------------------
1
2
3
4
c) I ride a skateboard ----------------------
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Example 3
What do you think? Tell us how much you agree with
these statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) Watching movies is fun ----------------
1
2
3
4
b) I like eating ice cream -----------------
1
2
3
4
c) I do not like waking up early --------
1
2
3
4
d) I enjoy doing chores --------------------
1
2
3
4
• Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.
• Fill in the circle next to or under your answer.
• If you decide to change your answer, completely erase your first choice.
Then, fill in the circle next to or under your new answer.
• Ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to
answer.
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About you
1
A. Are you a girl or a boy?
Fill in one circle only.
Girl --
1
Boy --
2
B. Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes, I am Hispanic or Latino --
1
No, I am not Hispanic or Latino --
2
C. Which of the following best describes you?
Fill in circles for all that apply.
4
White --
1
Black or African American --
1
Asian --
1
American Indian or Alaska Native --
1
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander --
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When were you born?
Fill in the circles next to the month and year you were born.
a) Month
b) Year
January --
a
February -- b
March -- c
April -- d
May -- e
F
June -- A
July -- A
G
H
August -- A
I
September -- A
J
October -- A
K
November -- A
December -- A
L
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3
A. How often do you speak English at home?
Fill in one circle only.
I always speak
English at home --
1
I almost always speak
English at home --
2
I sometimes speak English
and sometimes speak
another language at home --
3
I never speak
English at home --
4
If Always, please go to question 4
If Almost always, Sometimes, Never,
please go to question 3B
B. What language do you speak at home (other than English)?
Fill in one circle only.
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Spanish --
1
Other --
2
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About how many books are there in your home? (Do not
count magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)
Fill in one circle only.
4
None or very few (0–10 books) --
1
This shows 10 books
Enough to fill one shelf (11–25 books) --
2
This shows 25 books
Enough to fill one bookcase
(26–100 books) --
3
This shows 100 books
Enough to fill two bookcases
(101–200 books) --
4
This shows 200 books
Enough to fill three or more bookcases
(more than 200) --
5
This shows more than 200 books
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5
Do you have any of these things at your home?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) A computer or tablet -------------------
1
2
b) Study desk/table for your use --------
1
2
c) Your own room ---------------------------
1
2
d) Internet connection ---------------------
1
2
e) Your own cell phone ---------------------
1
2
Wii, Xbox) ----------------------------------
1
2
g) VCR, DVD, or Blu-ray player --------
1
2
f)
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A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation,
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The following question is about your Parent/Guardian A and Parent/
Guardian B. If you have only one parent/guardian, answer for Parent/
Guardian A. If you have two parents/guardians, choose one for
Parent/Guardian A and the other for Parent/Guardian B.
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Were you parents/guardians born in the United States? (“United
States” includes the 50 states, its territories, the District of
Columbia, and U.S. military bases abroad.)
A. Parent/Guardian A
Fill in one circle only.
Yes --
1
No --
2
I don’t know -Not applicable
3
-- A
4
Were your parents/guardians born in the United States?
B. Parent/Guardian B
Fill in one circle only.
Yes --
1
No --
2
I don’t know --
3
4
Not applicable -- A
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Were you born in the United States?
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No --
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8
The following questions ask about activities you do
outside of school.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Do you play on a sports team
outside of school? -------------------------
1
2
b) Do you often play a musical
instrument outside of school? --------
1
2
c) Are you studying something in a
class outside of school? -----------------
1
2
d) Do you belong to a club outside of
school (like Boy/Girl Scouts,
4-H, or Boys and Girls Club)? --------
1
2
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Are you preparing for or have you participated in a
science club, a science fair, or a science competition?
Fill in one circle only.
10
Yes --
1
No --
2
Have you ever repeated a grade in elementary school?
Fill in one circle only.
10
Yes --
1
No --
2
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A. About how often are you absent from school?
Fill in one circle only.
Once a week --
1
Once every two weeks --
2
Once a month --
3
Once every two months --
4
Never or almost never --
5
B. How many days were you absent from school in the
last month?
Fill in one circle only.
12
None --
1
1 or 2 days --
2
3 or 4 days --
3
5 to 10 days --
4
More than 10 days --
5
How often do you feel this way when you arrive at school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every
day
8
Almost
Sometimes
every day
Never
a) I feel tired----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
b) I feel hungry -----------------------------
1
2
3
4
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Your School
13
What do you think about your school? Tell how much you
agree with these statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
12
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I like being in school -------------------
1
2
3
4
b) I feel safe when I am at school ------
1
2
3
4
c) I feel like I belong at this school ----
1
2
3
4
d) Teachers at my school are
fair to me ----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) I am proud to go to
this school ---------------------------------
1
2
3
4
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During this school year, how often have other
students from your school done any of the following
things to you (including through texting or the
Internet)?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
At least
once a
week
Once or
twice
a month
A few
times
a year
Never
a) Made fun of me or
called me names -------------------------
1
2
3
4
b) Left me out of their games
or activities --------------------------------
1
2
3
4
c) Spread lies about me -------------------
1
2
3
4
d) Stole something from me -------------
1
2
3
4
e) Damaged something of
mine on purpose -------------------------- 1
2
3
4
f)
Hit or hurt me (e.g., shoving,
hitting, kicking) --------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) Made me do things I didn’t
want to do ---------------------------------
1
2
3
4
h) Shared embarrassing
information about me ------------------
1
2
3
4
i)
1
2
3
4
Threatened me ---------------------------
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Mathematics in school
15
How much do you agree with these statements
about learning mathematics?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I enjoy learning mathematics -------
1
2
3
4
b) I wish I did not have to study
mathematics ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
c) Mathematics is boring -----------------
1
2
3
4
d) I learn many interesting
things in mathematics -----------------
1
2
3
4
e) I like mathematics ----------------------
1
2
3
4
I like any schoolwork that
involves numbers ------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) I like to solve mathematics
problems -----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
h) I look forward to
mathematics lessons -------------------
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
f)
i)
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Mathematics is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------
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How much do you agree with these statements
about your mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I know what my teacher expects
me to do ------------------------------------
1
2
3
4
b) My teacher is easy to understand --
1
2
3
4
c) My teacher gives me interesting
things to do --------------------------------
1
2
3
4
d) My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
My teacher lets me show what
I have learned ----------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) My teacher does a variety of
things to help us learn -----------------
1
2
3
4
when I make a mistake ---------------- 1
2
3
4
My teacher listens to what I
have to say ---------------------------------
1
2
3
4
My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand ------------
1
2
3
4
k) My teacher lets me explain
why my answer is correct -------------- 1
2
3
4
l) My teacher asks me to work on
mathematic problems on my own ---
2
3
4
f)
h) My teacher tells me how to do better
i)
j)
1
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How much do you agree with these statements
about mathematics?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I usually do well in mathematics ---
1
2
3
4
b) Mathematics is harder for me
than for many of my classmates ----
1
2
3
4
c) I am just not good at mathematics -
1
2
3
4
d) I learn things quickly
in mathematics --------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) Mathematics makes me nervous ----
1
2
3
4
I am good at working out difficult
mathematics problems ----------------
1
2
3
4
g) My teacher tells me I am good
at mathematics --------------------------
1
2
3
4
h) Mathematics is harder for me
than any other subject -----------------
1
2
3
4
i)
1
2
3
4
f)
16 2
Mathematics makes me confused ---
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Science in school
18
How much do you agree with these statements
about learning science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I enjoy learning science ---------------
1
2
3
4
b) I wish I did not have to
study science ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
c) Science is boring -------------------------
1
2
3
4
d) I learn many interesting
things in science -------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) I like science ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
I look forward to learning science
in school ------------------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) Science teaches me how things in
the world work ---------------------------
1
2
3
4
h) I like to do science experiments ----
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
f)
i)
Science is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------
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How much do you agree with these statements
about your science lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I know what my teacher expects
me to do ------------------------------------
1
2
3
4
b) My teacher is easy to understand --
1
2
3
4
c) My teacher gives me interesting
things to do --------------------------------
1
2
3
4
d) My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) My teacher is good at
explaining science -----------------------
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
g) My teacher does a variety of things to
help us learn --------------------------- 1
2
3
4
h) My teacher tells me how to do
better when I make a mistake ------
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
science facts -------------------------------
1
2
3
4
m) My teacher helps me do science
experiments -------------------------------
1
2
3
4
f)
i)
j)
My teacher lets me show what
I have learned ----------------------------
My teacher listens to what I
have to say --------------------------------My teacher explains a topic again
when we don't understand ------------
k) My teacher lets me explain why my
answer is correct -------------------------l) My teacher helps me learn
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4 Student
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How much do you agree with these statements
about science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I usually do well in science -----------
1
2
3
4
b) Science is harder for me
than for many of my classmates ----
1
2
3
4
c) I am just not good at science ---------
1
2
3
4
d) I learn things quickly
in science ----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) My teacher tells me I am good
at science ----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
Science is harder for me
than any other subject -----------------
1
2
3
4
g) Science makes me confused ----------
1
2
3
4
f)
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How hard was this test compared to most other tests
you have taken this year in school?
Fill in one circle only.
22
Easier than other tests --
1
About as hard as other tests --
2
Harder than other tests --
3
Much harder than other tests --
4
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?
Fill in one circle only.
23
Not as hard as on other tests --
1
About as hard as on other tests --
2
Harder than on other tests --
3
Much harder than on other tests --
4
How important was it to you to do well on this test?
Fill in one circle only.
20
6
Not very important --
1
Somewhat important --
2
Important --
3
Very important --
4
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When you have completed the questionnaire,
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School Enrollment and Characteristics
1
5
What is the total enrollment of students in your
school as of March 1, 2018?
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have English as their native language?
_Fill in one circle only.
_____________ students
More than 90%---- 1
Write in the number.
76 to 90%---- 2
51 to 75%---- 3
2
26 to 50%---- 4
What is the total enrollment of eighth-grade
students in your school as of March 1, 2018?
25% or less---- 5
6
_____________ students
Write in the number.
Of the students currently enrolled in your school,
what percentage has been identified as limitedEnglish proficient (LEP)/English language learners
(ELL)?
3
_Fill in one circle only.
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have the following backgrounds?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
0 to 10%
0% --- 1
1 - 5% --- 2
6 - 10% --- 3
11 - 25% --- 4
11 to 25%
26 to 50%
More than
50%
a) Come from economically
disadvantaged homes ---------- 1 2 3 4
b) Come from economically
affluent homes ----------------- 1 2 3 4
26 - 50% --- 5
51 - 75% --- 6
76 - 90% --- 7
Over 90% --- 8
4
Around the 1st of October 2017, what percentage
of students at this school were eligible to receive
free or reduced-price lunches through the National
School Lunch Program?
_____________ percentage of students
Write in the number.
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7
9
What type of school is this?
Fill in one circle only.
Regular public school -- 1
A regular public school with
a magnet program -- 2
A magnet school or school with a special program
emphasis (e.g., Montessori, science/math school,
performing arts school, talented/gifted school,
foreign language immersion school) -- 3
Which best characterizes the average income level
of the school’s immediate area?
_Fill in one circle only.
High---- 1
Medium---- 2
Low---- 3
Special education: a school that primarily
serves students with disabilities -- 4
Alternative: a school designed to address the
needs of students, typically at risk of educational
failure, which cannot be met in regular schools -- 5
Vocational -- 6
Charter School -- 7
Private (independent) -- 8
Private (religiously affiliated) -- 9
Other -- 0
8
A. How many people live in the city, town, or area
where your school is located?
_Fill in one circle only.
More than 500,000 people---- 1
100,001 to 500,000 people---- 2
50,001 to 100,000 people---- 3
30,001 to 50,000 people---- 4
15,001 to 30,000 people---- 5
3,001 to 15,000 people---- 6
3,000 people or fewer---- 7
B. Which best describes the immediate area in which
your school is located?
Fill in one circle only.
Urban–Densely populated---- 1
Suburban–On fringe or
outskirts of urban area---- 2
Medium size city or large town---- 3
Small town or village---- 4
Remote rural---- 5
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Instructional Time
10
For the eighth-grade students in your school:
A. How many days per year is your school open for
instruction?
__________ days
Write in the number.
B. What is the total instructional time, excluding
breaks, in a typical day?
__________ hours ___________ minutes
Write in the number of hours and minutes per day.
C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school
open for instruction?
_Fill in one circle only.
6 days---- 1
5 1/2 days---- 2
5 days---- 3
4 1/2 days---- 4
4 days---- 5
Other---- 6
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Resources and Technology
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13
How many computers (including tablets) does your
school have for use by eighth-grade students?
Does your school have a school library?
_Fill in one circle only.
Yes---- 1
___________ computers
Write in the number.
No---- 2
(If No, go to question 14)
If Yes,
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A. Does your school have a science laboratory that
can be used by eighth-grade students?
A. Approximately how many books (print) with different titles does your school library have (exclude
magazines and periodicals)?
_Fill in one circle only.
Fill in one circle only.
Yes---- 1
250 or fewer---- 1
No---- 2
251–500---- 2
501–2,000---- 3
B. Do teachers usually have assistance available when
students are conducting science experiments?
2,001–5,000---- 4
5,001–10,000---- 5
_Fill in one circle only.
More than 10,000---- 6
Yes---- 1
No---- 2
B. Approximately how many titles of magazines and
other periodicals (print) does your school library
have?
Fill in one circle only.
0---- 1
1–5---- 2
6–10---- 3
11–30---- 4
31 or more---- 5
14
Does your school provide students access to digital
learning resources (e.g., books, videos)?
_Fill in one circle only.
Yes---- 1
No---- 2
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How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or inadequacy
of the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not at all
Not at all
A little
A little
Some
Some
A lot
A. General School Resources
a) Instructional materials (e.g.,
textbooks) ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Supplies (e.g., papers,
pencils, materials)-------------- 1 2 3 4
c) School buildings and
grounds------------------------- 1
2 3 4
d) Heating/cooling and lighting
systems ------------------------- 1 2 3 4
e) Instructional space (e.g.,
classrooms) --------------------- 1 2 3 4
f) Technologically competent
staff ----------------------------- 1 2 3 4
g) Audio-visual resources
for delivery of instruction
(e.g., interactive white
boards, digital projectors)------ 1
2 3 4
h) Computer technology for
teaching and learning
(e.g., computers or tablets
for student use) ----------------- 1 2 3 4
i) Resources for students with
disabilities----------------------- 1 2 3 4
A lot
B. Resources for Mathematics
Instruction
a) Teachers with a specialization
in mathematics----------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Computer software/
applications for
mathematics instruction ------- 1 2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant
to mathematics instruction ---- 1 2 3 4
d) Calculators for mathematics
instruction ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
e) Concrete objects or materials
to help students understand
quantities or procedures ------- 1 2 3 4
C. Resources for Science
Instruction
a) Teachers with a
specialization in science-------- 1 2 3 4
b) Computer software/
applications for
science instruction-------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant
to science instruction----------- 1
2 3 4
d) Calculators for science
instruction ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
e) Science equipment and
materials for experiments------ 1 2 3 4
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School Emphasis on Academic Success
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17
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
How much do you agree with these statements
about mathematics and science education within
your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very high
Agree a lot
High
Agree a little
Medium
Disagree a little
Low
Disagree
a lot
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- 1 2 3 4 5
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- 1 2 3 4 5
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------- 1 2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- 1 2 3 4 5
e) Parental involvement
in school activities-------------- 1 2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- 1 2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
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a) The school provides students
with information about career
options in mathematics
and science---------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) The school has initiatives to
promote student interest in
mathematics and science
(e.g., student clubs,
competitions)------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) The school promotes
professional development for
teachers of mathematics and
science--------------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) The school provides extra
lessons to help students excel
in mathematics and science---- 1 2 3 4
e) The school provides special
activities in mathematics and
science for interested
students------------------------- 1 2 3 4
f) The school has a specific goal
to improve mathematics and
science education--------------- 1 2 3 4
g) The school encourages
students to continue
studying mathematics
and science in the future-------- 1 2 3 4
h) Mathematics and science
teachers in this school spend
extra time working with
students interested in
mathematics and science------- 1 2 3 4
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School Discipline and Safety
Teachers In Your School
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20
To what degree is each of the following a problem
among eighth-grade students in your school?
In your school, are any of the following used to
evaluate the practice of eighth-grade mathematics
teachers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not a problem
Yes
Minor problem
No
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) Observations by the
principal or senior staff --------------------------- 1 2
a) Arriving late at school ---------- 1 2 3 4
b) Absenteeism (i.e.,
unjustified absences)----------- 1 2 3 4
b) Observations by inspectors
or other persons external
to the school -------------------------------------- 1 2
c) Classroom disturbance --------- 1 2 3 4
c) Student achievement ---------------------------- 1 2
d) Cheating ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
d) Teacher peer review ------------------------------ 1 2
e) Profanity------------------------ 1 2 3 4
f) Vandalism----------------------- 1 2 3 4
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g) Theft ---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
In your school, are any of the following used to
evaluate the practice of eighth-grade science
teachers?
h) Intimidation or verbal abuse
among students (including
texting, emailing, etc.) --------- 1 2 3 4
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
i) Physical injury to other
students------------------------- 1 2 3 4
No
a) Observations by the
principal or senior staff --------------------------- 1 2
j) Intimidation or verbal abuse
of teachers or staff (including
texting, emailing, etc.) --------- 1 2 3 4
b) Observations by inspectors
or other persons external
to the school -------------------------------------- 1 2
k) Physical injury to teachers
or staff -------------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Student achievement ---------------------------- 1 2
d) Teacher peer review ------------------------------ 1 2
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To what degree is each of the following a problem
among teachers in your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not a problem
Minor problem
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) Arriving late or leaving early --- 1 2 3 4
b) Absenteeism-------------------- 1 2 3 4
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Principal Experience
and Education
22
24
By the end of this school year, how many years
altogether will you have been a principal?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
_Fill in one circle only.
_____________ years
Did not complete Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program)---- 1
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program)---- 2
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Master’s degree or professional degree
(MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)---- 3
By the end of this school year, how many years will
you have been a principal at this school?
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) --- 4
25
Do you hold the following qualifications or
credentials in educational leadership?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Principal Certification----------------------------- 1 2
b) Master’s degree or professional degree
(MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)---------------------- 1 2
c) Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) -------------------- 1
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Thank You
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questions about the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National
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Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2019
It is estimated that you will need about 30
(Trends in International Mathematics and Science
Study), an educational research project sponsored
appreciate the time and effort that this takes and
by the International Association for the Evaluation
thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures
minutes to complete this questionnaire. We
When you have completed the questionnaire,
trends in student achievement in mathematics and
please place it in the accompanying envelope and
science and studies differences in national education
systems in almost 60 countries in order to help
return it to the TIMSS school coordinator.
NCES is authorized to collect information from
improve teaching and learning worldwide.
this questionnaire under the Education Sciences
This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of
Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543).
eighth-grade students, and seeks information about
You do not have to provide the information
teachers’ academic and professional backgrounds,
requested. However, the information you provide
classroom resources, instructional practices, and
will help the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing
attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has been
efforts to understand better how the educational
selected as part of a nationwide sample, your
system in the United States compares to that in other
responses are very important in helping to describe
countries. There are no penalties should you choose
eighth-grade education in the United States.
not to participate in this study. All of the information
Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer
you provide may be used only for statistical purposes
to the “TIMSS class” or “this class.” This is the class
and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable
that is identified on the front of this booklet, and
form for any other purpose except as required by law
which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school.
(20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). Your responses
If you teach some but not all of the students in the
will be combined with those from other participants
TIMSS class, please think only of the students that
you teach when answering these class-specific
to produce summary statistics and reports.
This survey is estimated to take an average of 30
questions. It is important that you answer each
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About You
1
5
What year did you start teaching?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
_____________
Fill in one circle only.
Please write in a year.
Did not complete high school---- 1
High school graduate---- 2
(If you have not completed more
than high school, go to question 7)
2
At the end of this school year, how many years will
you have taught altogether?
Associate’s degree
(2-year college program)---- 3
_____________ years
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program)---- 4
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)---- 5
3
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) ---
6
Are you female or male?
Fill in one circle only.
Female ---- 1
Male ---- 2
6
During your college or university education, what
was your major or main area(s) of study?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
4
Yes
No
How old are you?
Fill in one circle only.
Under 25 ---- 1
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------- 1
2
b) Biology -------------------------------------------- 1
2
25–29 ---- 2
c) Physics -------------------------------------------- 1
2
30–39 ---- 3
d) Chemistry ----------------------------------------- 1
2
40–49 ---- 4
e) Earth Science ------------------------------------- 1
2
50–59 ---- 5
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------- 1
2
60 or more ---- 6
g) Education–Science ------------------------------- 1
2
h) Education–General ------------------------------- 1
2
i) Other ---------------------------------------------- 1
2
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School Emphasis on
Academic Success
School Environment
7
8
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Thinking about your current school, indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very high
Agree a lot
High
Agree a little
Medium
Disagree a little
Low
Disagree
a lot
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- 1 2 3 4 5
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood------------ 1 2 3 4
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- 1 2 3 4 5
b) I feel safe at this school --------- 1 2 3 4
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------- 1 2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- 1 2 3 4 5
e) Parental involvement
in school activities-------------- 1 2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
c) This school’s security policies
and practices are sufficient ----- 1 2 3 4
d) The students behave in an
orderly manner ----------------- 1 2 3 4
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ------------------ 1 2 3 4
f ) The students respect
school property ----------------- 1 2 3 4
g) This school has clear rules
about student conduct --------- 1 2 3 4
h) This school's rules are
enforced in a fair and
consistent manner -------------- 1 2 3 4
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- 1 2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
l) Collaboration between
school leadership
(including master teachers)
and teachers to plan
instruction----------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
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About Being a Teacher
10
9
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree
with each of the following statements.
How often do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very often
Agree a lot
Agree a little
Often
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
a) I am content with my
profession as a teacher --------- 1 2 3 4
b) I find my work full of
meaning and purpose ---------- 1 2 3 4
c) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------- 1 2 3 4
Disagree a little
Disagree
a lot
a) There are too many
students in the classes---------- 1 2 3 4
b) I have too much material to
cover in class-------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) I have too many teaching
hours---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) My work inspires me------------ 1 2 3 4
d) I need more time to prepare
for class ------------------------- 1 2 3 4
e) I am proud of the
work I do ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) I need more time to assist
individual students------------- 1 2 3 4
f) I feel too much pressure
from parents-------------------- 1 2 3 4
g) I have difficulty keeping up
with all of the changes to the
curriculum ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
h) I have too many administrative
tasks ---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
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About Teaching the TIMSS Class
Questions 11-14 ask about instruction for the
eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
14
11
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
How many students are in this class?
Not at all
Some
_____________ students
A lot
Write in the number.
a) Students lacking prerequisite
knowledge or skills ------------- 1 2 3
12
How many eighth-grade students experience
difficulties understanding spoken English?
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition ---------- 1 2 3
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep --------------- 1 2 3
d) Students absent from class ----- 1 2 3
_____________ students in this class
Write in the number.
e) Disruptive students ------------- 1 2 3
f) Uninterested students ---------- 1 2 3
13
How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
g) Students with mental,
emotional, or psychological
impairment --------------------- 1 2 3
h) Students with difficulties
understanding the
language of instruction -------- 1 2 3
Some lessons
Never
a) Relate the lesson to students’
daily lives ----------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Ask students to explain
their answers ------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond
the instruction ------------------ 1 2 3 4
d) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ----- 1 2 3 4
f) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------- 1 2 3 4
g) Encourage students to
express their ideas in class ----- 1 2 3 4
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Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class
16
Questions 15 - 17 ask about mathematics
instruction for the eighth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.
In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do
you ask students to do the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
15
Every or almost every lesson
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching mathematics to the students in this class?
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Listen to me explain new
mathematics content----------- 1 2 3 4
b) Listen to me explain how to
solve problems------------------ 1 2 3 4
c) Memorize rules, procedures,
and facts------------------------ 1 2 3 4
d) Work problems (individually
or with peers) with my
guidance------------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Work problems together in
the whole class with direct
guidance from me-------------- 1 2 3 4
f) Work problems (individually
or with peers) while I am
occupied by other tasks--------- 1 2 3 4
g) Work on problems for which
there is no immediately
obvious method of solution---- 1 2 3 4
h) Work in mixed ability groups--- 1 2 3 4
i) Work in same ability groups---- 1 2 3 4
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17
Which best describes the mathematics course you
are teaching to the class with the TIMSS students?
Fill in one circle only.
a) Basic or general eighth-grade math
(not algebra or pre-algebra)---------------------- 1
b) Pre-algebra or introduction to algebra ----------- 2
c) Two-year pre-algebra------------------------------ 3
d) Algebra I (one-year course)----------------------- 4
e) Algebra I (first year of a two-year
Algebra I course)---------------------------------- 5
f) Algebra I (second year of two-year
Algebra I course)---------------------------------- 6
g) Geometry------------------------------------------ 7
h) Algebra II------------------------------------------ 8
i) Integrated or sequential math--------------------- 9
j) Other math class----------------------------------- 0
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Using Calculators and Computers for Teaching Mathematics
to the TIMSS Class
Questions 18 - 19 ask about calculator and
computer use for teaching mathematics to
the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
19
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets) available to use during their
mathematics lessons?
_Fill in one circle only.
18
Yes ---- 1
Are the students in this class permitted to use
calculators during mathematics lessons?
No ---- 2
(If No, go to question 20)
Fill in one circle only.
Yes, with unrestricted use----- 1
Yes, with restricted use----- 2
No, calculators
are not permitted----- 3
If Yes,
B. What access do the students have to computers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Each student has a computer -------------------- 1 2
b) The class has computers that students
can share------------------------------------------ 1 2
c) The school has computers that the class
can use sometimes ------------------------------- 1 2
C. How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers during
mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Practice skills and
procedures ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Look up ideas and
information--------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Process and analyze data------- 1 2 3 4
d) Create data displays
(e.g., charts, graphs) ----------- 1 2 3 4
e) Create spreadsheets ------------ 1 2 3 4
f) Watch videos to learn
how to solve problems---------- 1 2 3 4
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Mathematics Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
20
Question 20 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to
the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS mathematics test. Choose the response that best
describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before the
eighth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not yet
completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose “Not yet taught
or just introduced.”
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Number
a) Computing with negative numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
2 3
b) Concepts of fractions and decimals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Solving problems involving proportions and percents ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
B. Algebra
a) Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
b) Simple linear equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
c) Simple linear inequalities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
d) Simultaneous (two variables) equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
e) Representation of linear and quadratic functions in tables, graphs, words, or equations ---------------------------------- 1
f) Properties of functions (slopes, intercepts, etc.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
g) Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences (extension, missing terms, generalization of patterns) ------- 1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
C. Geometry
a) Geometric properties of angles, pairs of lines, and geometric shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, and other
common polygons) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
b) Solving problems involving perimeters, circumferences, and areas --------------------------------------------------------- 1
c) Solving problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
d) Translation, reflection, and rotation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
e) Congruent figures and similar triangles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
f) Solving problems with three-dimensional shapes--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
D. Data and Probability
a) Reading and interpreting data from one or more sources to solve problems (interpolating, extrapolating,
drawing conclusions) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
b) Identifying appropriate procedures for collecting data ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
c) Organizing and representing data to help answer questions ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1
d) Calculating and interpreting statistics summarizing data distributions ----------------------------------------------------- 1
e) Theoretical and empirical probability of simple events ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
f) Theoretical and empirical probability of compound events ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1
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Mathematics Homework
for the TIMSS Class
21
Mathematics Assessment
of the TIMSS Class
Question 21 asks about mathematics homework
for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
A. How often do you usually assign mathematics
homework to the students in this class?
22
Questions 22 - 24 ask about mathematics
assessment for the eighth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in mathematics?
Fill in one circle only.
I do not assign mathematics
homework----- 1
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Major
(Go to question 22)
Some
Less than once a week----- 2
Little
None
1 or 2 times a week----- 3
a) Observing students
as they work -------------------- 1 2 3 4
3 or 4 times a week----- 4
Every day----- 5
b) Asking students to answer
questions during class ---------- 1 2 3 4
B. When you assign mathematics homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes do
you usually assign? (Consider the time it would take
an average student in your class.)
c) Short, regular written
assessments -------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit
tests or exams)------------------ 1 2 3 4
Fill in one circle only.
e) Long-term projects ------------- 1 2 3 4
15 minutes or less----- 1
23
16–30 minutes----- 2
About how often do eighth-grade students in
this class take mathematics tests on computers or
tablets?
31–60 minutes----- 3
61–90 minutes----- 4
More than 90 minutes----- 5
Fill in one circle only.
More than once a month---- 1
C. How often do you do the following with the
mathematics homework assignments for this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
Once a month---- 2
Twice a year --- 3
Once a year or less---- 4
Never --- 5
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students------ 1 2 3
b) Have students correct
their own homework----------- 1 2 3
c) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed----- 1 2 3
e) Use the homework to
contribute towards
students’ grades or marks ------ 1 2 3
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24
To what extent do you depend on assessment
results?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
A lot
Some
A little
None
a) To modify your
instruction ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) To give grades------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) To report to parents------------- 1 2 3 4
d) To determine the learning
needs of each student---------- 1 2 3 4
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Preparation to Teach Mathematics
25
26
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal in-service/professional
development (e.g., workshops, seminars)
for mathematics?
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
_ Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
Fill in one circle only.
No
None----- 1
a) Mathematics content----------------------------- 1 2
Less than 6 hours----- 2
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction-------------- 1 2
6–15 hours----- 3
c) Mathematics curriculum-------------------------- 1 2
16–35 hours----- 4
d) Integrating information
technology into mathematics-------------------- 1 2
More than 35 hours----- 5
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
problem solving skills----------------------------- 1 2
f) Mathematics assessment------------------------- 1 2
g) Addressing individual students’ needs----------- 1 2
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Class ID: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
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Link #: ____ ____
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Teacher Questionnaire
Science
Grade 8
National Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor
Washington, DC 20202
USA
Field Test
Version
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education, conducts TIMSS in the United Status as authorized by the
Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not
be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB
control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0695. The time required to complete this information collection
is estimated to average 30 minutes per teacher, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and
review the information collection. lf you have any comments or concerns regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s), suggestions for improving the form, or
questions about the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National
Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
OMB No. 1850-0695, Approval Expires 01/31/2021.
© IEA, 2017
TIMSS & PIRLS
International Study Center
Lynch School of Education
C87
Teacher Questionnaire
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2019
It is estimated that you will need about 30 minutes
(Trends in International Mathematics and Science
Study), an educational research project sponsored
to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the
by the International Association for the Evaluation
cooperation and contribution.
time and effort that this takes and thank you for your
of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures
When you have completed the questionnaire,
trends in student achievement in mathematics and
please place it in the accompanying envelope and
science and studies differences in national education
return it to the TIMSS school coordinator.
systems in almost 60 countries in order to help
improve teaching and learning worldwide.
This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of
NCES is authorized to collect information from
this questionnaire under the Education Sciences
Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543).
eighth-grade students, and seeks information about
You do not have to provide the information
teachers’ academic and professional backgrounds,
requested. However, the information you provide
classroom resources, instructional practices, and
will help the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing
attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has been
efforts to understand better how the educational
selected as part of a nationwide sample, your
system in the United States compares to that in other
responses are very important in helping to describe
countries. There are no penalties should you choose
eighth-grade education in the United States.
not to participate in this study. All of the information
Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer
you provide may be used only for statistical purposes
to the “TIMSS class” or “this class.” This is the class
and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable
that is identified on the front of this booklet, and
form for any other purpose except as required by law
which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school.
(20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). Your responses
If you teach some but not all of the students in the
will be combined with those from other participants
TIMSS class, please think only of the students that
to produce summary statistics and reports.
This survey is estimated to take an average of 30
you teach when answering these class-specific
questions. It is important that you answer each
minutes, including time for reviewing instructions,
question carefully so that the information that you
and completing and reviewing the collection
provide reflects your situation as accurately as
of information. An agency may not conduct or
possible.
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
Since TIMSS is an international study and all
collection of information unless it displays a currently
countries are using the same questionnaire, you may
valid OMB control number. Send comments
find that some of the questions seem unusual or are
regarding this burden estimate or any other
not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United
aspect of this collection of information, including
States. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your
suggestions for reducing burden to: Trends in
best to answer all of the questions so comparisons
International Mathematics and Science Study
can be made across countries in the study.
(TIMSS), National Center for Education Statistics,
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th
floor, Washington, DC 20202..
TIMSS 2019
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About You
1
5
What year did you start teaching?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
_____________
Fill in one circle only.
Please write in a year.
Did not complete high school---- 1
High school graduate---- 2
(If you have not completed more
than high school, go to question 7)
2
At the end of this school year, how many years will
you have taught altogether?
Associate’s degree
(2-year college program)---- 3
_____________ years
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program)---- 4
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)---- 5
3
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) ---
6
Are you female or male?
Fill in one circle only.
Female --- 1
Male --- 2
6
During your college or university education, what
was your major or main area(s) of study?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
4
No
How old are you?
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------- 1 2
Fill in one circle only.
Under 25 --- 1
25–29 --- 2
30–39 --- 3
40–49 --- 4
b) Biology -------------------------------------------- 1 2
c) Physics -------------------------------------------- 1 2
d) Chemistry ----------------------------------------- 1 2
e) Earth Science ------------------------------------- 1 2
50–59 --- 5
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------- 1 2
60 or more --- 6
g) Education–Science ------------------------------- 1 2
h) Education–General ------------------------------- 1 2
i) Other ---------------------------------------------- 1 2
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School Emphasis on
Academic Success
School Environment
7
8
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Thinking about your current school, indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very high
Agree a lot
High
Agree a little
Medium
Disagree a little
Low
Disagree
a lot
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- 1 2 3 4 5
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood------------ 1 2 3 4
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- 1 2 3 4 5
b) I feel safe at this school --------- 1 2 3 4
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------- 1 2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- 1 2 3 4 5
e) Parental involvement
in school activities-------------- 1 2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
c) This school’s security policies
and practices are sufficient ----- 1 2 3 4
d) The students behave in an
orderly manner ----------------- 1 2 3 4
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ------------------ 1 2 3 4
f ) The students respect
school property ----------------- 1 2 3 4
g) This school has clear rules
about student conduct --------- 1 2 3 4
h) This school's rules are
enforced in a fair and
consistent manner -------------- 1 2 3 4
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- 1 2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
l) Collaboration between
school leadership
(including master teachers)
and teachers to plan
instruction----------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
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About Being a Teacher
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9
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree
with each of the following statements.
How often do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very often
Agree a lot
Agree a little
Often
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
a) I am content with my
profession as a teacher --------- 1 2 3 4
b) I find my work full of
meaning and purpose ---------- 1 2 3 4
c) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------- 1 2 3 4
Disagree a little
Disagree
a lot
a) There are too many
students in the classes---------- 1 2 3 4
b) I have too much material to
cover in class-------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) I have too many teaching
hours---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) My work inspires me------------ 1 2 3 4
d) I need more time to prepare
for class ------------------------- 1 2 3 4
e) I am proud of the
work I do ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) I need more time to assist
individual students------------- 1 2 3 4
f) I feel too much pressure
from parents-------------------- 1 2 3 4
g) I have difficulty keeping up
with all of the changes to the
curriculum ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
h) I have too many administrative
tasks ---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
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About Teaching the TIMSS Class
Questions 11 - 14 ask about instruction for the
eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
11
14
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not at all
How many students are in this class?
Some
A lot
_____________ students
Write in the number.
a) Students lacking prerequisite
knowledge or skills ------------- 1 2 3
12
How many eighth-grade students experience
difficulties understanding spoken English?
_____________ students in this class
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition ---------- 1 2 3
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep --------------- 1 2 3
d) Students absent from class ----- 1 2 3
Write in the number.
e) Disruptive students ------------- 1 2 3
f) Uninterested students ---------- 1 2 3
13
How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
g) Students with mental,
emotional, or psychological
impairment --------------------- 1 2 3
h) Students with difficulties
understanding the
language of instruction -------- 1 2 3
Never
a) Relate the lesson to students’
daily lives ----------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Ask students to explain
their answers ------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond
the instruction ------------------ 1 2 3 4
d) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ----- 1 2 3 4
f) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------- 1 2 3 4
g) Encourage students to
express their ideas in class ----- 1 2 3 4
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Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
Questions 15 - 17 ask about science instruction
for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
16
In teaching science to the students in this class, how
often do you ask them to do the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
15
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching science to the students in this class?
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Listen to me explain new
science content ----------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Observe natural phenomena
and describe what they see ---- 1 2 3 4
c) Watch me demonstrate
an experiment or
investigation-------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) Design or plan experiments
or investigations---------------- 1 2 3 4
e) Conduct experiments or
investigations------------------- 1 2 3 4
f) Present data from experiments
or investigations---------------- 1 2 3 4
g) Interpret data from experiments
or investigations---------------- 1 2 3 4
h) Use evidence from experiments
or investigations to
support conclusions ------------ 1 2 3 4
i) Read their textbooks or
other resource materials-------- 1 2 3 4
j) Have students memorize
facts and principles------------- 1 2 3 4
k) Use scientific formulas and
laws to solve routine
problems------------------------ 1 2 3 4
l) Do field work outside of class--- 1 2 3 4
m) Work in mixed ability groups--- 1 2 3 4
n) Work in same ability groups---- 1 2 3 4
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Using Computers for Teaching
Science to the TIMSS Class
17
Which best describes the science course you are
teaching to the class with the TIMSS students?
Fill in one circle only.
a) General science (several content areas of
science taught separately)------------------------ 1
Question 18 asks about computer use for
teaching science to the eighth-grade students
in the TIMSS class.
18
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets) available to use during their
science lessons?
_Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 1
b) Integrated science (several content areas of
science combined and taught together
throughout the year) ----------------------------- 2
c) Life science (e.g., biology, ecosystems,
human health)------------------------------------ 3
d) Physical science (e.g., physics or chemistry)------ 4
e) Earth science (e.g., geology, Earth and
the solar system, fossils)-------------------------- 5
No --- 2
(If No, go to question 19)
If Yes,
B. What access do the students have to computers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Each student has a computer -------------------- 1 2
b) The class has computers that students
can share------------------------------------------ 1 2
c) The school has computers that the class
can use sometimes ------------------------------- 1 2
C. How often do you have the students do the following activities on computers during
science lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Practice skills and
procedures---------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Look up ideas and
information--------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Do scientific procedures
or experiments------------------ 1 2 3 4
d) Study natural phenomena
through simulations------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Process and analyze data------- 1 2 3 4
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Science Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
Question 19 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to
the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
19
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose the response that
best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum
before the eighth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year
but not yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please
choose “Not yet taught or just introduced.”
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Biology
a) Differences among major taxonomic groups of organisms (plants, animals, fungi, mammals, birds, reptiles,
fish, amphibians, insects) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Major organs and organ systems in humans and other organisms (structure/function, life processes)--------------------- 1 2 3
c) Cells, their structure and functions, including respiration and photosynthesis as cellular processes------------------------ 1 2 3
d) Life cycles, sexual reproduction, and heredity (inherited versus acquired/learned characteristics)------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Role of variation and adaptation in survival/extinction of species (including fossil evidence)------------------------------ 1 2 3
f) Interdependence of populations of organisms in an ecosystem (e.g., carbon and water cycles, energy flow,
food webs, competition, predation, human impacts on ecosystems)-------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
g) Human health (e.g., causes, transmission, and prevention of common infectious diseases, immunity) and the
importance of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices in maintaining health--------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
B. Chemistry
a) Particulate structure, classification, and composition of matter (protons, neutrons, electrons, atoms, molecules,
elements, compounds, mixtures)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) The periodic table as an organizing principle for the known elements------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
c) Physical and chemical properties of matter----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Mixtures and solutions (e.g., solvent, solute, concentration/dilution)------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Properties of common acids and bases (e.g., acids have pH less than 7, reactions with indicators produce color
changes, acids and bases neutralize each other)------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
f) Characteristics of chemical reactions (e.g., transformation of reactants, evidence of chemical change) ------------------- 1 2 3
g) Matter and energy in chemical reactions (conservation of matter, familiar exothermic
and endothermic reactions, factors affecting reaction rates) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
h) The role of electrons in chemical bonds--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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(continued)
19
Choose the response that best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic
was in the curriculum before the eighth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was
taught half this year but not yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the
curriculum, please choose “Not yet taught or just introduced.”
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
C. Physics
a) Physical states and changes in matter (explanations of properties in terms of movement and distance between
particles; phase change, changes in volume and/or pressure, physical changes) ------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Energy transformation and transfer (e.g., forms of energy, energy conservation, heat
temperature, equilibrium)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Basic properties/behaviors of light (reflection, refraction, color, shadows, simple ray diagrams)--------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Basic properties/behaviors of sound (vibrations that produce sound, transmission
through media, loudness, pitch)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Electric circuits (e.g., electrical conductors/insulators and the flow of electricity in series/parallel circuits)---------------- 1 2 3
f) Properties and uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
g) Motion and forces (e.g., basic description of motion, common mechanical forces, properties of forces,
effects of forces, simple machines, buoyancy, effects of density and pressure)---------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
D. Earth Science
a) Earth’s structure and physical features (e.g., Earth’s crust, mantle, and core; composition and relative distribution
of water; composition of Earth’s atmosphere)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Earth’s processes, cycles, and history (e.g., rock cycle, major geological events, formation of fossils and fossil fuels,
water cycle, weather versus climate)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
c) Earth’s resources, their use, and conservation (e.g., renewable/nonrenewable resources, human use of land and
water resources)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Earth in the Solar System and the universe (phenomena on Earth: seasons, eclipses, tides, phases of moon; members
of the Solar System; physical features of Earth)------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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Science Assessment of the
TIMSS Class
Science Homework for the
TIMSS Class
Questions 21 - 23 ask about science assessment
for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 20 asks about science homework for the
eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
20
A. How often do you usually assign science
homework to the students in this class?
21
Fill in one circle only.
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Major
I do not assign science
homework---- 1
Some
(Go to question 21)
Little
None
Less than once a week---- 2
a) Observing students
as they work -------------------- 1 2 3 4
1 or 2 times a week---- 3
3 or 4 times a week---- 4
b) Asking students to answer
questions during class ---------- 1 2 3 4
Every day---- 5
c) Short, regular written
assessments -------------------- 1 2 3 4
B. When you assign science homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it
would take an average student in your class.)
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit
tests or exams)------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Long-term projects ------------- 1 2 3 4
Fill in one circle only.
22
15 minutes or less---- 1
16–30 minutes---- 2
31–60 minutes---- 3
About how often do eighth-grade students in this
class take science tests on computers or tablets?
Fill in one circle only.
61–90 minutes---- 4
More than once a month---- 1
More than 90 minutes---- 5
Once a month---- 2
C. How often do you do the following with the
science homework assignments for this class?
Twice a year --- 3
Once a year or less---- 4
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students------ 1 2 3
b) Have students correct
their own homework----------- 1 2 3
c) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed----- 1 2 3
e) Use the homework to
contribute towards
students’ grades or marks ------ 1 2 3
Never --- 5
23
To what extent do you depend on assessment
results?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
A lot
Some
A little
None
a) To modify your
instruction ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) To give grades------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) To report to parents------------- 1 2 3 4
d) To determine the learning
needs of each student---------- 1 2 3 4
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Preparation to Teach Science
24
25
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Science content----------------------------------- 1 2
b) Science pedagogy/instruction-------------------- 1 2
c) Science curriculum-------------------------------- 1 2
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal in-service/professional
development (e.g., workshops, seminars)
for science?
Fill in one circle only.
None---- 1
Less than 6 hours---- 2
6–15 hours---- 3
16–35 hours---- 4
More than 35 hours---- 5
d) Integrating information technology
into science --------------------------------------- 1 2
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills -------------------------------------- 1 2
f) Science assessment------------------------------- 1 2
g) Addressing individual students’ needs----------- 1 2
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Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have
put into completing this questionnaire.
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Directions
In this booklet, you will find questions about yourself. Some questions ask for facts
while other questions ask for your opinion.
Each question is followed by a number of answers. Fill in the circle next to or
under the answer of your choice as shown in Examples 1, 2, and 3.
Example 1
Do you go to school?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes -- A
No -- 2
Example 2
How often do you do these things?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
12
2
Every day
or almost
every day
Once or
twice a
week
Once or
twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) I talk with my friends ------------------
A
2
3
4
b) I play sports -------------------------------
1
A
3
4
c) I ride a skateboard ----------------------
1
2
A
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Example 3
What do you think? Tell us how much you agree with
these statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) Watching movies is fun ----------------
1
A
3
4
b) I like eating ice cream -----------------
A
2
3
4
c) I do not like waking up early --------
1
2
A
4
d) I enjoy doing chores --------------------
1
2
3
A
• Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.
• Fill in the circle next to or under your answer.
• If you decide to change your answer, completely erase your first choice.
Then, fill in the circle next to or under your new answer.
• Ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to
answer.
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2
About you
1
A. Are you a girl or a boy?
Fill in one circle only.
Girl --
1
Boy --
2
B. Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes, I am Hispanic or Latino --
1
No, I am not Hispanic or Latino --
2
C. Which of the following best describes you?
Fill in circle(s) for all that apply.
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White --
1
Black or African American --
1
Asian --
1
American Indian or Alaska Native --
1
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander --
1
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When were you born?
Fill in the circles next to the month and year you were born.
a) Month
January --
a
February -- b
March -- c
April -- d
May -- e
F
June -- A
July -- A
G
H
August -- A
I
September -- A
J
October -- A
K
November -- A
December -- A
L
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b) Year
2001 -2002 -2003 -2004 -2005 -2006 -2007 -2008 -2009 -Other --
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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3
A. How often do you speak English at home?
Fill in one circle only.
Always --
1
Almost always --
2
Sometimes --
3
Never --
4
If Always, please go to question 4
If Almost always, Sometimes, Never,
please go to question 3B
B. What language do you speak at home (other than English)?
Fill in one circle only.
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Spanish --
1
Other --
2
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4
About how many books are there in your home? (Do not
count magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)
Fill in one circle only.
None or very few
(0–10 books) --
1
Enough to fill one shelf
(11–25 books) --
2
Enough to fill one bookcase
(26–100 books) --
3
Enough to fill two bookcases
(101–200 books) --
4
Enough to fill three or more bookcases
(more than 200) --
5
5
Do you have any of these things at your home?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) A computer or tablet -------------------
1
2
b) Study desk/table for your use --------
1
2
c) Your own room ---------------------------
1
2
d) Internet connection ---------------------
1
2
e) Your own cell phone ---------------------
1
2
Wii, Xbox) ----------------------------------
1
2
g) VCR, DVD, or Blu-ray player --------
1
2
f) A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation,
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The following questions are about your Parent/Guardian A and
Parent/Guardian B. If you have only one parent/guardian, answer for
Parent/Guardian A. If you have two parents/guardians, choose one for
Parent/Guardian A and the other for Parent/Guardian B.
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What is the highest level of education completed by your
parents/guardians?
A. Parent/Guardian A
Fill in one circle only.
Less than high school -- 1
Some high school -- 2
High school graduate -- 3
Associate’s degree (2-year college program) -- 4
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program) -- 5
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) -- 6
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) -- 7
I don’t know -- 8
9
Not applicable -- A
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(continued)
What is the highest level of education completed by your
parents/guardians?
B. Parent/Guardian B
Fill in one circle only.
Less than high school -- 1
Some high school -- 2
High school graduate -- 3
Associate’s degree (2-year college program) -- 4
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program) -- 5
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) -- 6
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) -- 7
I don’t know -- 8
9
Not applicable -- A
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7
How far in your education do you expect to go?
Fill in one circle only.
8
Finish middle school --
1
Finish high school --
2
Finish Associate’s degree
(2-year college program) --
3
Finish Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program) --
4
Finish Master’s degree or
professional degree (MD,
DDS, lawyer, minister) --
5
Finish Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) --
6
Were you parents/guardians born in the United States? (“United
States” includes the 50 states, its territories, the District of
Columbia, and U.S. military bases abroad.)
A. Parent/Guardian A
Fill in one circle only.
Yes --
1
No --
2
I don’t know --
3
4
Not applicable -- A
Were your parents/guardians born in the United States?
B. Parent/Guardian B
Fill in one circle only.
Yes --
1
No --
2
I don’t know --
3
4
Not applicable -- A
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A. Were you born in the United States?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes --
1
(If Yes, go to question 10)
No --
2
If No,
B. If you were not born in the United States, how old
were you when you came to the United States?
Fill in one circle only.
8
Older than 10 years old --
1
5 to 10 years old --
2
Younger than 5 years old --
3
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The following questions ask about activities you do
outside of school.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Do you play on a sports team
outside of school? -------------------------
1
2
b) Do you often play a musical
instrument outside of school? --------
1
2
c) Are you studying something in a
class outside of school? -----------------
1
2
d) Do you belong to a club outside of
school (like Boy/Girl Scouts,
4-H, or Boys and Girls Club)? --------
1
2
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In this school year, are you preparing for or have you
participated in any of the following activities?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
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Yes
No
a) Science fair ---------------------------------
1
2
b) Science club --------------------------------
1
2
c) Science competition ---------------------
1
2
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A. About how often are you absent from school?
Fill in one circle only.
Once a week --
1
Once every two weeks --
2
Once a month --
3
Once every two months --
4
Never or almost never --
5
B. How many days were you absent from school in the last
month?
Fill in one circle only.
None --
1
1 or 2 days --
2
3 or 4 days --
3
5 to 10 days --
4
More than 10 days --
5
13
Have you ever repeated a grade?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
4
Yes
No
a) In elementary school --------------------
1
2
b) In middle or junior high school ------
1
2
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How often do you feel this way when you arrive at school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every
day
15
Almost
Sometimes
every day
Never
a) I feel tired----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
b) I feel hungry -----------------------------
1
2
3
4
Do you use the Internet to do any of the following tasks
for schoolwork (including classroom tasks, homework,
studying outside of class)?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Access the textbook or other
course materials -------------------------
1
2
b) Access assignments posted
online by my teacher -------------------
1
2
c) Collaborate with classmates
on assignments or projects -----------
1
2
d) Communicate with the teacher -----
1
2
e) Find information, articles, or
tutorials to aid in understanding
mathematics ------------------------------
1
2
1
2
f)
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10
Find information, articles, or
tutorials to aid in
understanding science -----------------
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Your School
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What do you think about your school? Tell how much you
agree with these statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I like being in school -------------------
1
2
3
4
b) I feel safe when I am at school ------
1
2
3
4
c) I feel like I belong at this school ----
1
2
3
4
d) Teachers at my school are
fair to me ----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) I am proud to go to
this school ---------------------------------
1
2
3
4
Field TestGrade
Grade88Student
Student Questionnaire
Questionnaire
1511
C117
17
During this school year, how often have other students
from your school done any of the following things to you
(including through texting or social media)?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
At least
once a
week
Once or
twice
a month
A few
times
a year
Never
a) Made fun of my clothes ---------------
1
2
3
4
b) Said mean things about my
physical appearance
(e.g., my hair, my size) -----------------
1
2
3
c) Spread lies about me-------------------
1
2
3
4
4
d) Shared my secrets with others------
1
2
3
4
e) Refused to talk to me------------------- 1
2
3
4
Insulted a member of my family----
1
2
3
4
g) Stole something from me -------------- 1
2
3
4
h) Made me do things I
didn't want to do ----------------------- 1
2
3
4
i)
Shared embarrassing
information or photos of me----------- 1
2
3
4
j)
Sent me mean messages
or e-mails----------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
k) Threatened me --------------------------- 1
2
3
4
l)
Physically hurt me ---------------------- 1
2
3
4
m) Excluded me from their
group (e.g., parties, messaging) ----- 1
2
3
4
n) Damaged something of
mine on purpose --------------------------
2
3
4
f)
12
16
1
Grade
8 Student
Field
Test
Grade 8Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
C118
Mathematics in School
18
How much do you agree with these statements about
learning mathematics?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I enjoy learning mathematics -------
1
2
3
4
b) I wish I did not have to
study mathematics ---------------------
1
2
3
4
c) Mathematics is boring -----------------
1
2
3
4
d) I learn many interesting
things in mathematics -----------------
1
2
3
4
e) I like mathematics ----------------------
1
2
3
4
I like any schoolwork that
involves numbers ------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) I like to solve
mathematics problems ----------------
1
2
3
4
h) I look forward to
mathematics class ----------------------
1
2
3
4
Mathematics is one of
my favorite subjects -------------------- 1
2
3
4
f)
i)
Field Test
Grade8 8Student
Student Questionnaire
Questionnaire
Grade
17
13
C119
19
How much do you agree with these statements about
your mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I know what my teacher
expects me to do -------------------------
1
2
3
4
b) My teacher is easy to understand --
1
2
3
4
c) My teacher gives me interesting
things to do -------------------------------
1
2
3
4
d) My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
My teacher lets me show what
I have learned ----------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) My teacher does a variety of
things to help us learn ----------------
1
2
3
4
f)
14
18
Grade
8 Student
Field
Test
Grade 8Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
C120
19
(continued)
How much do you agree with these statements about
your mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
better when I make a mistake --------- 1
2
3
4
i)
My teacher listens to what
I have to say ----------------------------------1
2
3
4
j)
My teacher links new lessons
to what I already know ------------------- 1
2
3
4
k) My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand -------------- 1
2
3
4
My teacher lets me explain
why my answer is correct ---------------- 1
2
3
4
m) My teacher asks me to work on
mathematics problems on my own ---- 1
2
3
4
n) My teacher asks us to discuss solutions
to problems with our classmates ---- 1
2
3
4
h) My teacher tells me how to do
l)
Grade
8 Student
Field Test
Grade
8 StudentQuestionnaire
Questionnaire
15
19
C121
20
How much do you agree with these statements about
mathematics?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I usually do well in mathematics ---
1
2
3
4
b) Mathematics is more difficult
for me than for many of
my classmates ----------------------------
1
2
3
4
c) Mathematics is not one of
my strengths ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
d) I learn things quickly
in mathematics --------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) Mathematics makes me
nervous -------------------------------------
1
2
3
4
I am good at working out
difficult mathematics problems -----
1
2
3
4
g) My teacher tells me I am good at
mathematics ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
h) Mathematics is harder for me
than any other subject -----------------
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
f)
i)
20
16
Mathematics makes me
confused ------------------------------------
Grade
8 Student
Field
Test
Grade 8Questionnaire
Student Questionnaire
C122
21
How much do you agree with these statements about
mathematics?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I think learning mathematics will
help me in my daily life ---------------
1
2
3
4
b) I need mathematics to learn other
school subjects ---------------------------
1
2
3
4
c) I need to do well in mathematics
to get into the college or university
of my choice -------------------------------
1
2
3
4
d) I need to do well in mathematics
to get the job I want --------------------
1
2
3
4
e) I would like a job that involves
using mathematics ---------------------
1
2
3
4
It is important to learn about
mathematics to get ahead
in the world -------------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) Learning mathematics will
give me more job opportunities
when I am an adult ---------------------
1
2
3
4
h) My parents think that it is
important that I do well in
mathematics ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
f)
i)
It is important to do well in
mathematics ------------------------------
Grade
Field Test
Grade8 8Student
StudentQuestionnaire
Questionnaire
17
21
C123
Science in School
22
How much do you agree with these statements about
learning science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I enjoy learning science ---------------
1
2
3
4
b) I wish I did not have to study
science --------------------------------------
1
2
3
4
c) Science is boring -------------------------
1
2
3
4
d) I learn many interesting
things in science -------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) I like science ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
I look forward to learning
science in school -------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) Science teaches me how things
in the world work -----------------------
1
2
3
4
h) I like to conduct science
experiments -------------------------------
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
f)
i)
18
22
Science is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------
Grade
8 Student
Questionnaire
Field
Test
Grade 8 Student
Questionnaire
C124
23
How much do you agree with these statements about
your science lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
2
3
4
my questions ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) My teacher is good at explaining
science --------------------------------------
1
2
3
4
My teacher lets me show what
I have learned ----------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) My teacher does a variety of
things to help us learn - ----------------
1
2
3
4
h) My teacher tells me how to do
better when I make a mistake -------
1
2
3
4
My teacher listens to what
I have to say --------------------------------
1
2
3
4
My teacher links new lessons to
what I already know --------------------
1
2
3
4
k) My teacher explains a topic
again when we don't understand ---
1
2
3
4
a) I know what my teacher
expects me to do ------------------------b)
1
My teacher is easy to understand -- 1
c) My teacher gives me interesting
things to do -------------------------------d) My teacher has clear answers to
f)
i)
j)
l)
My teacher lets me explain why
my answer is correct -------------------
1
2
3
4
m)
My teacher asks me to conduct
science experiments --------------------
1
2
3
4
n)
My teacher encourages me to
discuss the results of our
science experiments --------------------
1
2
3
4
Grade 8 Student Questionnaire
Field Test Grade 8 Student Questionnaire
2319
C125
24
How much do you agree with these statements about
science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I usually do well in science -----------
1
2
3
4
b) Science is more difficult for me
than for many of my classmates ----
1
2
3
4
c) Science is not one of
my strengths ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
d) I learn things quickly
in science ----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) I am good at working out
difficult science problems -------------
1
2
3
4
My teacher tells me I am good
at science ----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) Science is harder for me than
any other subject ------------------------
1
2
3
4
h) Science makes me confused ----------
1
2
3
4
f)
24
20
Grade
8 Student
Questionnaire
Field
Test
Grade 8 Student
Questionnaire
C126
25
How much do you agree with these statements about
science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
a) I think learning science will help
me in my daily life ----------------------
1
2
3
4
b) I need science to learn other
school subjects ---------------------------
1
2
3
4
c) I need to do well in science to get
into the college or university of
my choice ----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
d) I need to do well in science to get
the job I want -----------------------------
1
2
3
4
e) I would like a job that involves
using science ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
It is important to learn about
science to get ahead in
the world -----------------------------------
1
2
3
4
g) Learning science will give me
more job opportunities when
I am an adult -----------------------------
1
2
3
4
h) My parents think that it is
important that I do well in
science --------------------------------------
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
f)
i)
25
It is important to do well
in science -----------------------------------
Field Test Grade 8 Student Questionnaire
25
C127
Homework
26
A. How often does your teacher give you homework in the
following subjects?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
3 or 4
times
a week
Every
day
1 or 2
times
a week
Less
than
once
a week
Never
a) Mathematics ----------- 1
2
3
4
5
b) Science ------------------- 1
2
3
4
5
B. When your teacher gives you homework in the following
subjects, about how many minutes do you usually spend
on your homework?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
My teacher
never
gives me
homework 1–15
in...
minutes
26
16–30
minutes
31–60
minutes
61–90
minutes
More
than 90
minutes
a) Mathematics ----------- 1
2
3
4
5
6
b) Science ------------------- 1
2
3
4
5
6
Field Test Grade 8 Student Questionnaire
C128
27
A. During the last 12 months, have you attended
extra lessons or tutoring not provided by the school in the
following subjects?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes, to
excel in
class
Yes, to
keep up
in class
No
a) Mathematics ------------------------------
1
2
3
b) Science --------------------------------------
1
2
3
B. For how many of the last 12 months have you attended
extra lessons or tutoring?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
27
Did not
attend
Less than
4 months
4–8
months
More than
8 months
a) Mathematics ------------------------------
1
2
3
4
b) Science --------------------------------------
1
2
3
4
Field Test Grade 8 Student Questionnaire
27
C129
28
How hard was this test compared to most other
tests you have taken this year in school?
Fill in one circle only.
Easier than other tests --
1
About as hard as other tests --
2
Harder than other tests --
3
Much harder than other tests -- 4
29
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?
Fill in one circle only.
Not as hard as on other tests --
1
About as hard as on other tests --
2
Harder than on other tests --
3
Much harder than on other tests --
4
30
How important was it to you to do well on this test?
Fill in one circle only.
28
Not very important --
1
Somewhat important --
2
Important --
3
Very important --
4
Field Test Grade 8 Student Questionnaire
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