Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2022-23 (ECLS-K:2023) Preschool Field Test

Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2022-23 (ECLS-K:2023) Kindergarten and First-Grade Field Test Data Collection, National Sampling, and National Recruitment

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2022-23 (ECLS-K:2023) Preschool Field Test

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study,
Kindergarten Class of 2022-23 (ECLS-K:2023)
Kindergarten and First-Grade Field Test Data
Collection, National Sampling, and National
Recruitment

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September 2020
revised November 2020

Early Childhood Longitudinal Study General Education
Teacher Survey (Teacher Level) Fall K - Form TQAFK-FT
Section

TQA

[TQAFK]

Sequence: 0

Grid Spec
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QUESTION STEMS ON LARGE AND SMALL BROWSERS:
QUESTION STEMS FOR ITEMS THAT ARE DISPLAYED TOGETHER IN GRIDS ON LARGE FORMATS (SUCH AS A
DESKTOP) ARE PRESENTED ONLY ONCE IN THE TEACHER SURVEY SPECIFICATIONS BELOW. WHEN VIEWING
THESE QUESTIONS IN A SMALLER FORMAT (SUCH AS A MOBILE PHONE), QUESTION STEMS REPEAT ON
SEPARATE SCREENS TO MAKE THE INTENT OF THE ITEM CLEAR.
ON LARGE FORMAT DISPLAYS, QUESTIONS IN A GRID ARE SKIPPED AS A GROUP WHEN THE NEXT BUTTON
IS USED. ON MOBILE, QUESTIONS IN GRIDS ARE PRESENTED ONE AT A TIME. IF THERE IS A BREAK OFF OR
TIMEOUT IN THE MIDDLE OF GRID QUESTIONS, AND SOME OF THE GRID QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN
ANSWERED, THE REMAINING QUESTIONS IN A GRID WILL BE ASSIGNED SK.
TEXT IN RESPONSE OPTIONS IN GRID ITEMS SHOULD BE VERTICALLY ALIGNED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE
ROW UNLESS THE RESPONSE OPTION HAS A NUMERIC SCALE AND THE NUMBERS SHOULD BE TOP
ALIGNED.
DISPLAY {CHILD} {CHILD’S LAST NAME} AS A RUNNING HEADER ON EVERY SCREEN IN BOLD TEXT. RIGHTJUSTIFY CHILD’S FIRST AND LAST NAME IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE SCREEN ON A LINE ABOVE THE
CHILD ID AND THE QUESTION NUMBER.

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Spec Skip
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SPECIFICATION FOR SKIPPED NONRESPONSE QUESTIONS AND TEACHER SURVEY PROBE:
IF “TEACHER SURVEY PROBE” IS USED IN THE SPEC AND THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT ANSWER A
QUESTION BUT CLICKS THE “Next” BUTTON, RELOAD THE PAGE AND DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING TEXT AT
THE TOP WITH ALL ANSWER CATEGORIES SHOWN AGAIN ALONG WITH CHOICES FOR DON’T KNOW AND
REFUSED: "It looks like you haven’t answered the question yet. Please take another look at the question and
provide an answer. Select a choice below to continue."
ELSE IF A RESPONDENT DOES NOT ANSWER A QUESTION BUT CLICKS THE “Next” BUTTON, ASSIGN EMPTY
THE VALUE “SK” FOR SKIPPED.
SK ANSWERS SKIP TO THE NEXT QUESTION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

Soft Edit
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SPECIFICATION FOR SOFT EDIT MESSAGES:
SOFT EDIT MESSAGES SPECIFIED IN PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL BE DISPLAYED ON THE
SAME SCREEN AS THE ITEM. WHEN PROGRAMMING SPECIFICATIONS ARE CREATED, THESE MESSAGES WILL
BE SHOWN IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT AS WHAT IS SHOWN BELOW (THEY WILL BE DISPLAYED AS A
FOLLOWUP ITEM), BUT THE CONTENT AND PLACEMENT OF THE TEXT ON THE SAME SCREEN AS THE ITEM
WILL NOT CHANGE.

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OS Spec
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FOR SMALL BROWSERS, THE OTHER SPECIFY ENTRY FIELD WILL BE ON THE NEXT SCREEN. IF THE BROWSER
SIZE IS SMALL, REDISPLAY THE QUESTION STEM AND LABEL THE OTHER SPECIFY FIELD WITH THE
RESPONSE OPTION FROM THE PREVIOUS QUESTION (E.G., Other).

Footer
|Footer for the first question in the survey

ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE BLAISE INSTRUMENT, AS A FOOTER, DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE:
“We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to complete the survey. For the best experience, use
Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox. If you need to stop the survey before finishing and return at a later time,
please select "Save and exit." This will save your responses and keep them secure.”

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A1
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011, Fall Kindergarten
NOTE: SOURCES THROUGHOUT THE SURVEY WERE BASED ON THE FIRST TIME AN ITEM APPEARED IN THE ECLS-K:2011
UNLESS AN IMPROVED VERSION OF THE ITEM WAS USED FROM AN LATER ROUND. IF AN IMPROVED VERSION OF AN
ITEM WAS USED FROM A LATER ROUND OF THE ECLS-K:2011, THAT ROUND WAS CITED INSTEAD.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “The first several questions pertain to your roles and responsibilities as a teacher. Which of the
following describes the kindergarten class or classes you currently teach?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
CODES

Code All That Apply

Full-day

Morning half-day class

Afternoon half-day class

One class, some children stay for a full-day, some
for a half-day

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
USE TEACHER SURVEY PROBE.
IF CODES 2 OR 3 ARE SELECTED, DO NOT ALLOW CODE 1 OR 4 TO BE SELECTED. IF 1 IS SELECTED, DO NOT
ALLOW CODE 4 TO BE SELECTED.

Box 1

START LOOP 1
LOOP ON QUESTIONS A2 AND A3 UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR
FULL DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON
CLASS, IF APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1
= 2 LOOP FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH
DISPLAYS ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 2.

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A2
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011, Fall Kindergarten
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY A2 AND A3 in a grid on the same screen.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How many hours per day does your {morning class/afternoon class/full-day class} normally meet?”
InstResp “Enter the number to the nearest half hour, for example, 2.5, 3.5…”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 24

Soft Range

1 to 8

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
ONLY DISPLAY FULL-DAY RESPONSE CHOICE ON THESE ITEMS, IF RESPONSE OPTIONS 1 OR 4 ARE SELECTED
IN A1.

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A3
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011, Fall Kindergarten
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How many days per week does your {morning class/afternoon class/full-day class} normally meet?”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 7

Soft Range

1 to 5

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
ONLY DISPLAY FULL-DAY RESPONSE CHOICE ON THESE ITEMS, IF RESPONSE OPTIONS 1 OR 4 ARE SELECTED
IN A1.

Box 2
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 1
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A2 AND A3 FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4),
MORNING (A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO TO START OF LOOP 1. ELSE GO TO BOX 3.

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Box 3
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 2
LOOP ON QUESTION A4 UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL DAY,
MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 4.

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A4
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
DISPLAY ‘Regular 1-year kindergarten program,’ IN BOLD.
DISPLAY ‘2-year kindergarten program,’ IN BOLD.
DISPLAY ‘Transitional kindergarten program’ IN BOLD.
DISPLAY ‘Transitional/pre-first grade program’ IN BOLD.
DISPLAY ‘Ungraded program’ IN BOLD.
DISPLAY ‘Multigrade program’ IN BOLD.
DISPLAY ‘Special education class’ IN BOLD.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What type of kindergarten program(s) do you teach in your {morning class/afternoon class/full-day
class}?”
CODES

Regular 1-year kindergarten program

First year of a 2-year kindergarten program

Second year of a 2-year kindergarten program

Transitional kindergarten program

Transitional/pre-first grade program

Ungraded program with at least some
kindergarten-aged students

Multigrade program with at least some
kindergarten-aged children

Special education

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
BOLD “Kindergarten”, “Transitional Kindergarten”, “Transitional/pre-first grade”, “Ungraded program”,
Multi-Grade”, “Special Education” THE FIRST TIME THEY APPEAR IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR CODE 1: Kindergarten: Traditional year of school primarily for 5-year-olds prior to first grade
HELP FOR CODE 4: Transitional Kindergarten: A transitional kindergarten (TK) program is an extra year of
school before kindergarten starts. It is different from preschool or prekindergarten.
HELP FOR CODE 5: Transitional/pre-first grade: Transitional first (or pre-first) grade is a school program
between kindergarten and the first grade. The name of this program may vary by school (for example, a K-1
class or placement). It is for children who have attended kindergarten, but need more time to be ready for
the first grade.

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HELP FOR CODE 6: Ungraded program: A classroom containing children with an age span of two or more
years, not formally identified by grade(s).
HELP FOR CODE 7: Multi-grade: A classroom containing kindergarten and some combination of other grades
– for example a combination of pre-kindergarten/kindergarten
HELP FOR CODE 8: Special education: A classroom containing primarily children with disabilities.

Box 4
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 2
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A4 FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING (A1 =
2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO TO START OF LOOP2. ELSE GO TO A5.

A5
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Do you currently teach a multigrade class?”
CODES

Yes

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF 2 OR SK, GO TO A7.

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Box 5
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 3

LOOP ON QUESTION A6 UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL DAY,
MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 6.

A6
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:

DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What grade levels are included in your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class}?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
CODES

Code All That Apply

Prekindergarten

Transitional kindergarten

Regular kindergarten

Transitional/pre-first grade

First grade

Second grade

Third grade or higher

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Box 6
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 3
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A6 FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING (A1 =
2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO TO START OF LOOP 3. ELSE GO TO BOX 7.

Box 7
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 4
LOOP ON QUESTION A7a-h UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL DAY,
MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 8.

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A7a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A7a –g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “As of today's date, how many children that you teach in your {full-day class/morning
class/afternoon class} are the following ages?
3 years old”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A7a}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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A7b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A7a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “4 years old”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A7b}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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A7c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A7a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “5 years old”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A7c}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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A7d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A7a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “6 years old”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A7d}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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A7e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A7a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “7 years old”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A7e}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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A7f
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A7a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “8 years old”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A7f}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue

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A7g
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A7a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “9 years old or older”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A7g}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

A7h
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
DISPLAY THE SUM OF QUESTIONS A7a-g FOR {NUMBER}, AND COUNT ANY SKIPPED ITEMS AS ZERO.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question: “Your previous responses indicate that you have a total of {NUMBER} children in your {full-day
class/morning class/afternoon class}. Is this correct?”
CODES

Yes

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF ANSWER IS 2 OR SK, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "Please use the back button (not the back arrow in your
browser) to change the numbers of children by age. When they are correct, return to this question and select
“Yes.””

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Box 8
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 4
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A7a - h FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING
(A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO TO START OF LOOP 4. ELSE GO TO BOX 9.

Box 9
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 5
LOOP ON QUESTIONS A8a - h UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL
DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 10.

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A8a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A8a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “As of today's date, how many of the students you teach are members of the following groups in
your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class}?”
InstResp “Please count each student only once. Hispanic students should only be counted in the Hispanic or
Latino/Latina category regardless of race.”
“Hispanic or Latino/Latina of any race ”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A8a}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “Hispanic or Latino/Latina” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Hispanic or Latina/Latino: a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central
American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

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A8b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A8b}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “American Indian or Alaska Native” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: American Indian or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of
North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community
attachment. Example tribes include Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Tribe, Mayan, Aztec, Native Village of Barrow
Inupiat Traditional Government, and Nome Eskimo Community.

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A8c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A8c}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “Asian” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia,
or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan,
the Philippine Islands, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

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A8d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A8d}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “Black or African American” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of
Africa. This includes, for example, African Americans and people from Jamaica, Haiti, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and
Somalia.

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A8e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A8e}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original
peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, the Marianas, Tonga, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, or other Pacific Islands.

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A8f
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A8f}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “White” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or
North Africa. This includes, for example, people from Germany, Ireland, England, Italy, Lebanon, and Egypt.

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A8g
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A8g}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

A8h
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 fall kindergarten
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY THE SUM OF QUESTIONS A8A-G FOR {NUMBER}, AND COUNT ANY SKIPPED ITEMS AS ZERO.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Your previous responses indicate that you have a total of {NUMBER} children in your {full-day
class/morning class/afternoon class}. Is this correct?”
CODES

Yes

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF ANSWER IS 2 OR SK, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "Please use the back button (not the back arrow in your
browser) to change the numbers of children by group. When they are correct, return to this question and
select “Yes."

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Box 10
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 5
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A8a-h FOR ETHNICITY AND RACE FOR FULL DAY
(A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING (A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO BACK TO THE START OF LOOP 5.
ELSE GO TO BOX 11.

Box 11
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 6
LOOP ON QUESTIONS A9a, A9b, and A9c UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP
FOR FULL DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON
CLASS, IF APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1
= 2 LOOP FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH
DISPLAYS ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 12

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A9a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A9a – c ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “As of today's date, how many boys and girls are there in your {full-day class/morning
class/afternoon class}?
Number of boys”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A9a}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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A9b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A9a – c ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Number of girls”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A9b}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

A9c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY THE SUM OF QUESTIONS A9A-B FOR {NUMBER}, AND COUNT ANY SKIPPED ITEMS AS ZERO.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Your previous responses indicate that you have a total of {NUMBER} children in your {full-day
class/morning class/afternoon class}. Is this correct?”
CODES

Yes

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF ANSWER IS 2 OR SK, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "Please use the back button (not the back arrow in your
browser) to change the numbers of boys or girls. When they are correct, return to this question and select
“Yes.””

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Box 12
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 6
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A9 a - c FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING
(A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO TO START OF LOOP 6. ELSE GO TO BOX 13.

Box 13
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 7
LOOP ON QUESTION A10 UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL DAY,
MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 14.

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A10
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How many of the children in your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class} are repeating
kindergarten this year?
IF NONE, ENTER "0.””
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A10}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
HELP FOR STEM: Please consider participation in transitional kindergarten (TK), transitional pre-first (prefirst), as well as kindergarten in the number of children that you report as repeating kindergarten.

Box 14
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 7
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A10 FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING (A1
= 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO TO START OF LOOP 7. ELSE GO TO BOX 15.

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Box 15
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 8
LOOP ON QUESTION A11a - j UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL
DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 16.

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A11a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “As of today’s date, how many children with the following characteristics in your {full-day class
/morning class/afternoon class} have been identified for an IEP?
Boys”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11a}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD "IEP" THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Individualized Education Program (IEP): A written statement of the educational program
designed to meet the individual needs of a school-aged child with a disability that is judged to affect the
child’s educational performance. Children who receive special education services under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are expected to have an IEP or an IFSP.

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A11b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Girls”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11b}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

A11c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “English language learners (ELL)”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11c}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is other than English and
whose skills in listening to, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he/she derives little benefit
from school instruction in English.

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A11d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Hispanic or Latino/Latina of any race”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11d}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

A11e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11e}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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A11f
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.

DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “As of today’s date, how many children with the following characteristics in your {full-day class
/morning class/afternoon class} have been identified for an IEP?
Asian, non-Hispanic”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11f}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “IEP” THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Individualized Education Program (IEP): Individualized Education Program (IEP): A written
statement of the educational program designed to meet the individual needs of a school-aged child with a
disability that is judged to affect the child’s educational performance. Children who receive special education
services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are expected to have an IEP or an IFSP.

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A11g
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Black or African American, non-Hispanic”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11g}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

A11h
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11h}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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A11i
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “White, non-Hispanic”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11i}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

A11j
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A11f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Two or more races, non-Hispanic”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A11j}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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Box 16
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 8
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS 11a - 11j FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING
(A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (a1 = 3), GO BACK TO START OF LOOP 8. ELSE GO TO A12.

A12
Copyright: No
Round: Spring Kindergarten Field Test
Source: New item created by Westat

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “During this school year, approximately what percentage of students in your classes that you teach
have experienced housing insecurity or homelessness?”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
“Don’t know”

ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
ADD A SPECIAL ANSWER TO DISPLAY “I don’t know.” AS A RADIO BUTTON.
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A12}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “Homelesness” IN STEM.
DISPLAY “Homeless” and “Housing insecurity” IN BOLD THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: Homelessness: Lackings a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including but
not limited to sleeping in a shelter designated for temporary living accommodations or in places not
designated for human habitation.
Housing insecurity: Housing insecurity means that having a place to live is uncertain because of high housing
costs, low housing quality, neighborhood problems, or overcrowding. It may or may not include
homelessness.

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Box 17
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 9.
LOOP ON QUESTION A13a – h UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL
DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON . ELSE GO TO BOX 18.

A13a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A13a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What proportion of the children in your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class}
demonstrated the following skills when they started school this year?
Name all upper and lower case letters”
CODES

Less than ¼ of the children

About ¼ of the children

About ½ of the children

About ¾ of the children

More than ¾ of the children

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A13b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A13a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY
“morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What proportion of the children in your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class}
demonstrated the following skills when they started school this year?
Read sight words”
CODES

Less than ¼ of the children

About ¼ of the children

About ½ of the children

About ¾ of the children

More than ¾ of the children

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A13c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Less than ¼ of the children

About ¼ of the children

About ½ of the children

About ¾ of the children

More than ¾ of the children

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A13d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Less than ¼ of the children

About ¼ of the children

About ½ of the children

About ¾ of the children

More than ¾ of the children

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A13e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Less than ¼ of the children

About ¼ of the children

About ½ of the children

About ¾ of the children

More than ¾ of the children

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A13f
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Less than ¼ of the children

About ¼ of the children

About ½ of the children

About ¾ of the children

More than ¾ of the children

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A13g
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Less than ¼ of the children

About ¼ of the children

About ½ of the children

About ¾ of the children

More than ¾ of the children

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A13h
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Less than ¼ of the children

About ¼ of the children

About ½ of the children

About ¾ of the children

More than ¾ of the children

Box 18
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 9
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A13a - h FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING
(A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO BACK TO START OF LOOP 9. ELSE GO TO A14.

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A14a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A14a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “The next group of questions ask about classroom practices. In a typical day, how much time does a
child in your class spend in the following activities?
Working independently”
InstResp “Do not include lunch or recess breaks.”
CODES

No time

Half hour or less

About one hour

About two hours

About three hours

Four hours or more

A14b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A14a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Working on individual tasks under teacher direction”
CODES

No time

Half hour or less

About one hour

About two hours

About three hours

Four hours or more

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A14c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A14a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Working with peers under teacher direction”
CODES

No time

Half hour or less

About one hour

About two hours

About three hours

Four hours or more

A14d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A14a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Working in small groups with teacher”
CODES

No time

Half hour or less

About one hour

About two hours

About three hours

Four hours or more

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A14e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A14a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Teacher lecture with large group and/or large group discussion led by teacher”
CODES

No time

Half hour or less

About one hour

About two hours

About three hours

Four hours or more

A15
Copyright: No
Round: Spring Kindergarten Field Test
Source: New item created by Westat

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How often do you provide explicit instruction in morphological awareness to help students find
meaningful units in words (for example, prefixes, suffixes, and base words)?”
CODES

Never

Less then half the time

About half the time

More than half the time

All the time

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A16
Copyright: No
Round: Spring Kindergarten Field Test
Source: New item created by Westat
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
UNDERLINE “personal”
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Do you implement any of the following technology use practices in your classroom?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
CODES

Encourage students to use personal cell phones
and/or tablets as tools in class

Require students to use personal cell phones
and/or tablets as tools

Encourage students to use tablets or other digital
devices provided by the school as tools in class

Require students to use tablets or other digital
devices provided by the school as tools

Encourage students to use school computers as
tools

Require students to use school computers as
tools

None of the above

A17
Copyright: No
Round: Spring Kindergarten Field Test
Source: New item created by Westat

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Which of the following best describes the mode of instruction that you use in your classes?”
CODES

In person instruction only

Web-based instruction only

Blended instruction

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
HELP FOR CODE 3: Blended instruction: In blended instruction, students are taught with online educational
materials in addition to traditional face-to-face teaching.

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Box 19
Round: Spring Kindergarten Field Test

IF A17 =3 GO TO A18. ELSE GO TO A19.

A18
Copyright: No
Round: Spring Kindergarten Field Test
Source: New item created by Westat

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “During this school year, approximately what percentage of the blended instruction that you
provide is in-person?”
Watermark “Enter percentage”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
HELP FOR STEM: Blended instruction: In blended instruction, students are taught with online educational
materials in addition to traditional face-to-face teaching.
USE TEACHER SURVEY PROBE.

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A19
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “In some schools, special efforts are made to make the transition into kindergarten less difficult for
children. Are any of the following done in your school?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
CODES

Code All That Apply

I (or someone at the school) phone or send home
information about kindergarten program to
parents.

Preschoolers spend some time in the
kindergarten classroom.

The school days are shortened at the beginning
of the school year.

Parents and children visit kindergarten prior to
the start of the school year.

I (or another teacher) visit the homes of the
children at the beginning of the school year.

Parents come to the school for orientation prior
to the start of the school year.

Staggered school entry where kindergartners
start the school year in smaller groups before
meeting with the full class.

None of the above

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A20
Copyright: No
Round: Spring Kindergarten Field Test
Source: New item created by Westat

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Many schools have PTAs/PTOs that help provide additional support to their school. Which of the
following are supported by funds raised by your PTA/PTO?”
InstResp “Please include programs run by the school and those run by outside groups.”
Select all that apply.”
CODES

Books for your class library

Technology for your classroom (Smartboards,
Chromebooks, tablets, apps, etc.)

Basic classroom supplies (paper, pencils, crayons,
etc.)

Classroom art supplies (for musical, visual, dance,
and dramatic arts activities)

Field trips

Enrichment programs (for example, STEM
programs, arts programs, literacy programs,
cooking programs)

PTA/PTO does not provide funds to support my
classroom

Our school does not have a PTA/PTO

Other (Please specify):

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
BOLD “PTA, PTO, or Parent-Teacher-Student organization” THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: PTA, PTO, or Parent-Teacher-Student organization: The PTA is the Parent Teacher
Association and is usually associated with the state or national PTA. A PTO is a Parent-Teacher Organization
that is independent from a state or national organization. A Parent-Teacher-Student organization involves
parents, teachers, and school staff to facilitate family involvement.
HELP FOR CODE 91: Please click NEXT to enter in your reply on the next screen.

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Box 19b
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

IF QUESTION A20 = 91, GO TO A20OS. ELSE GO TO BOX 20.

A20OS
Copyright: No
Round: Spring Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.
ENTER TEXT

Length

100

Box 20
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 10.
LOOP ON QUESTION A21 UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL DAY,
MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON. ELSE GO TO BOX 21.

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A21
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How ofen does disruptive student behavior interfere with your instruction in your your {full-day
class /morning class/afternoon class}?”
CODES

Never

Seldom

Usually

Always

Box 21
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 10.
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTION A15 FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING (A1 =
2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO BACK TO START OF LOOP 10. ELSE GO TO A22.

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A22
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: New item
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
BOLD ‘per day’ IN QUESTION TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How much time per day would you estimate that you spend handling disruptive student behavior?”
CODES

Less than ½ hour

½ hour to less than 1 hour

1 to less than 1 ½ hours

1 ½ to less than 2 hours

2 to less than 2 ½ hours

2 ½ to less than 3 hours

3 hours or more

A23a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A23a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How strongly do you agree or disagree that the following behavioral support practices are
characteristic of your teaching in your classes
Classroom routines are consistently implemented.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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A23b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A23a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Expectations of students are clearly communicated in positive terms.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

A23c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A23a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “You gain the attention of all students before beginning a lesson.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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A23d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A23a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “You solicit both group and individual responses to questions.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

A23e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A23a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “You provide all students with individual opportunities to respond to questions.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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A23f
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A23a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “There is a system for documenting and rewarding appropriate student behavior.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

A23g
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A23a – g ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “You use a range of consequences to discourage inappropriate student behavior.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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A24a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A24a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How strongly do you agree or disagree that you teach the following social and emotional
competencies in your classes?
Self-awareness (teaching students to recognize their own feelings, interests, strengths, and limitations)”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

A24b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A24a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Self-management (teaching students to regulate emotions and manage daily stressors)”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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A24c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A24a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Social awareness (teaching students to take the perspective of others and appreciate similarities
and differences)”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

A24d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A24a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Relationships and social skills (teaching students prosocial behavior and skills to develop
meaningful relationships)”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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A24e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A24a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Responsible decision making (teaching students to identify problems and analyze problems,
understand consequences, and take responsibility for their decisions)”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

A25a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A25a – d ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How strongly do you agree or disagree that you utilize the following practices in your classes?

Display pictures, posters, artwork and other décor that reflect the cultures and ethnic backgrounds of each
student in your class”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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A25b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A25a – d ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Ensure that all notices and communications to families and caregivers are written in their language
of origin”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

A25c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A25a – d ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Use alternative formats and varied approaches to communicate and share information with
families and caregivers”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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A25d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A25a – d ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Screen books, movies, and other media resources for negative cultural, ethnic, or racial
stereotypes before using them in your classes”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

Box 22
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 11.
LOOP ON QUESTION A26 - A28 UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL
DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS.
ELSE GO TO BOX 23.

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A26
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “The next series of questions asks about the use of different languages in your classroom by
teachers, and other adults. Are any languages other than English used by teachers, aides, or other adults in
your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class}?”
CODES

Yes

Box 23

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF SK OR 2, GO TO Box 23.

A27a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How often is a non-English language used by teachers, aides, or other adults in your {full-day
class/morning class/afternoon class} in the following ways?
For academic instruction in reading/literacy”

CODES

Never

Less than half the time

About half the time

More than half the time

All the time

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A27b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A27a – f ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How often is a non-English language used by teachers, aides, or other adults in your {full-day
class/morning class/afternoon class} in the following ways?
For academic instruction in mathematics”
CODES

Never

Less than half the time

About half the time

More than half the time

All the time

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A27c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Never

Less than half the time

About half the time

More than half the time

All the time

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A27d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS A27a – f ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How often is a non-English language used by teachers, aides, or other adults in each of your {fullday class/morning class/afternoon class} in the following ways?
For instructional support (for example, explaining directions, etc.)”
CODES

Never

Less than half the time

About half the time

More than half the time

All the time

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A27e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Never

Less than half the time

About half the time

More than half the time

All the time

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A27f
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Never

Less than half the time

About half the time

More than half the time

All the time

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A28
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What languages are used for academic instruction in your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon
class}?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
CODES

Code All That Apply

English

Spanish

A European language other than Spanish such as
French, German, or Russian

A Chinese language or dialect

A Filipino language

A Southeast Asian language such as Vietnamese,
Thai, or Khmer

A South Asian language such as Hindi or Tamil

Another Asian language such as Japanese or
Korean

A Middle Eastern language such as Arabic or Farsi

An African language such as such as Swahili or
Amharic

Other language(s) (Please specify):

Box 23
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

IF QUESTION A28 = 91, GO TO A28OS. ELSE, GO TO BOX 24.

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A28OS
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.
ENTER TEXT

Length

100

Box 24
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 11.
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTION A26 - A28 FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING
(A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO BACK TO START OF LOOP 11. ELSE GO TO A29.

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A29
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “In which languages other than English are the books or other written materials in your classroom?”
InstResp “Select all that apply. If you teach more than one class, consider all your classes.”
CODES

Code All That Apply

None other than English

Spanish

A European language other than Spanish such as
French, German, or Russian

A Chinese language or dialect

A Filipino language

A Southeast Asian language such as Vietnamese,
Thai, or Khmer

A South Asian language such as Hindi or Tamil

Another Asian language such as Japanese or
Korean

A Middle Eastern language such as Arabic or Farsi

An African language such as Swahili or Amharic

Other language(s) (Please specify):

Box 25
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

IF QUESTION A29 = 91, GO TO A29OS. ELSE, GO TO QUESTION A30.

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A29OS
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.
ENTER TEXT

Length

100

Box 26
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 12.
LOOP ON QUESTION A30 - A31 UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL
DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 28.

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A30
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Do any of the children in your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class} speak a language other
than English (aside from native English speakers who are learning a foreign language)? Please include all
children who speak a non-English language, including those who speak English well.”
CODES

Yes

Box 28

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF NO OR SK, GO TO BOX 28.

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A31
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Which languages other than English are spoken by one or more children in your {full-day
class/morning class/afternoon class}?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
CODES

Code All That Apply

Spanish

A European language other than Spanish such as
French, German, or Russian

A Chinese language or dialect

A Filipino language

A Southeast Asian language such as Vietnamese,
Thai, or Khmer

A South Asian language such as Hindi or Tamil

Another Asian language such as Japanese or
Korean

A Middle Eastern language such as Arabic or Farsi

An African language such as Swahili or Amharic

Other language (Please specify):

Box 27
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

IF QUESTION A31 = 91, GO TO A31OS. ELSE, GO TO Box 28.

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A31OS
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.
ENTER TEXT

Length

100

Box 28
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 12.
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTION A30 - A31 FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING
(A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (a1 = 3), GO BACK TO START OF LOOP 12. ELSE GO TO BOX 29.

Box 29
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 13.
LOOP ON QUESTION A32 AND A33 UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR
FULL DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON
CLASS, IF APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1
= 2 LOOP FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING. ELSE GO TO BOX 30.

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A32
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Do you have any students who are English language learners (ELLs) in your {full-day class/morning
class/afternoon class}?”
CODES

Yes

B1a

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF 2 OR SK, GO TO B1A.
BOLD “English language learner (ELL)” THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than English
and whose skills in listening, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty
understanding school instruction in English.

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A33
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How many English language learners (ELL) do you have in your {full-time class/morning
class/afternoon class}?
Number of ELL children”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT A33}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “English language learner (ELL)” THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than English
and whose skills in listening, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty
understanding school instruction in English.

Box 30
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 13
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A32-33 FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING
(A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO TO START OF LOOP 14. ELSE GO TO BOX 31.

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Box 31
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 14
LOOP ON QUESTIONS A34a - c UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL
DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON CLASS. ELSE GO TO BOX 32.

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A34a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEM A34a – c ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How many of the ELL children in your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class} receive
instruction designed to teach listening, speaking, reading, and writing English language skills to children with
limited English proficiency in the following ways?
Receive no ELL instruction in the school”
Pre-unit “Number:”
Watermark “Enter number”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT
A34a}. Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “English language learner (ELL)” THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than English
and whose skills in listening, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty
understanding school instruction in English.

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A34b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT
A34b}. Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “English language learner (ELL)” THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than English
and whose skills in listening, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty
understanding school instruction in English.

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A34c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

Range

0 to 100

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT
A34c}. Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."
BOLD “English language learner (ELL)” THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than English
and whose skills in listening, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty
understanding school instruction in English.

Box 32
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 14
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A34a - c FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4), MORNING
(A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO TO START OF LOOP 14. ELSE GO TO BOX 33.

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Box 33
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

START LOOP 15
LOOP ON QUESTIONS A35 - A37 UP TO TWO TIMES FOR SELECTIONS IN QUESTION A1 (ONE LOOP FOR FULL
DAY, MORNING, OR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF APPLICABLE, AND A SECOND LOOP FOR AFTERNOON CLASS, IF
APPLICABLE). IF A1 = 1 OR 4 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT FULL-DAY CLASS. IF A1 = 2 LOOP
FOR QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS ABOUT MORNING CLASS. IF A1 = 3 LOOP ON QUESTIONS WITH DISPLAYS
ABOUT AFTERNOON.

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A35
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “If you provide specialized language instruction in your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon
class} for English language learners (ELL), would you say these services are primarily”
CODES

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Bilingual education program

Dual-language program (also called two-way
immersion (TWI))

No specialized language instruction provided

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
BOLD “English language learner”, “English-as-a-second-language”, “Bilingual education program”, AND
“Dual language program” IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than English
and whose skills in listening, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty
understanding school instruction in English.
HELP FOR CODE 1: English-as-a-second-language (ESL) program: An instructional program designed to teach
listening, speaking, reading, and writing English language skills to students with limited proficiency in English.
HELP FOR CODE 2: Bilingual education program: A program in which native language is used to varying
degrees in instructing students with limited proficiency in English.
HELP FOR CODE 3: Dual language program: Also known as two-way immersion, the goal of these programs is
for students to develop language proficiency in two languages by receiving instruction in English and another
language in a classroom that is usually composed of half native English speakers and half native speakers of
the other language

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A36
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 = 3.
DISPLAY "full-day class", "morning class", or "afternoon class" in underlined text.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Which languages other than English are spoken by you or any other teacher or aide to the ELL
children in your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class} for instructional support or conversation?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
CODES

Code All That Apply

None other than English

Spanish

A European language other than Spanish such as
French, German, or Russian

A Chinese language or dialect

A Filipino language

A Southeast Asian language such as Vietnamese,
Thai, or Khmer

A South Asian language such as Hindi or Tamil

Another Asian language such as Japanese or
Korean

A Middle Eastern language such as Arabic or Farsi

An African language such as Swahili or Amharic

Other language(s) (Please specify):

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
BOLD “English language learner (ELL)” THE FIRST TIME IT APPEARS IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR STEM: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than English
and whose skills in listening, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty
understanding school instruction in English.

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Box 34
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

IF ONE OF THE CODES IN QUESTION A36 = 91, GO TO QUESTION A36OS. ELSE GO TO QUESTION A37.

A36OS
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.
ENTER TEXT

Length

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A37
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
UNDERLINE ‘per day’ IN STEM.
DISPLAY “full-day class” IF A1 = 1 OR 4. DISPLAY “morning class” IF A1 = 2. DISPLAY “afternoon class” IF A1 =
3.
DISPLAY “full-day class”, “morning class”, or “afternoon class” IN UNDERLINED TEXT.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How much time per day do you and any other teacher or aide speak any non-English language in
your {full-day class/morning class/afternoon class?}”
CODES

1-15 minutes

16-30 minutes

31-60 minutes

More than 60 minutes

Box 35
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

END LOOP 15
IF ALL QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED FOR QUESTIONS A35 - A37 FOR FULL DAY (A1 = 1 OR 4),
MORNING (A1 = 2), AND/OR AFTERNOON CLASS (A1 = 3), GO TO START OF LOOP 15. ELSE GO TO B1.

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B1a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Next we would like to ask about students' kindergarten readiness and their parental support. How
important do you believe the following characteristics are for a child to be ready for kindergarten?
Finishes tasks”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

B1b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Can count to 20 or more”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

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B1c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Takes turns and shares”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

B1d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Has good problem-solving skills”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

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B1e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1a – e ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Is able to use pencils and paint brushes”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

B1f
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How important do you believe the following characteristics are for a child to be ready for
kindergarten?
Is not disruptive of the class”

CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

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B1g
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Knows the English language”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

B1h
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Is sensitive to other children's feelings”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

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B1i
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Sits still and pays attention”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

B1j
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1f – j ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Knows most of the letters of the alphabet”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

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B1k
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1k – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How important do you believe the following characteristics are for a child to be ready for
kindergarten?
Can follow directions”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

B1l
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1k – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Identifies primary colors and shapes”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

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B1m
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B1k – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Communicates needs, wants, and thoughts verbally in primary language”
CODES

Not important

Not very important

Somewhat important

Very important

Essential

B2a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B2a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each of the following statements on children's
preparation for school.
Attending preschool (for example, nursery school, prekindergarten, or Head Start) is very important for
success in kindergarten.”

CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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B2b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B2a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Children who begin formal reading and math instruction in preschool will do better in elementary
school.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

B2c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B2a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Parents should make sure their children know the alphabet before they start kindergarten.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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B2d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B2a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Most children should learn to read in kindergarten.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

B2e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B2a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Parents need help in learning how to teach their children how to read.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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B2f
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B2a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Parents should set aside time every day for their kindergarten children to practice school work.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

B2g
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B2a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Homework should be given to kindergarten children almost every day.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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B2h
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B2a – h ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Parents should read to their children and play counting games at home regularly.”
CODES

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

B3a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B3a – c ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
DISPLAY ‘in your classroom’ IN BOLD IN STEM.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Next we would like to ask a few questions about your teaching position. How much control do you
feel you have in your classroom in the following areas?
Selecting skills to be taught”

CODES

No control

Slight control

Some control

Moderate control

A great deal of control

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B3b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B3a – c ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Deciding teaching techniques”
CODES

No control

Slight control

Some control

Moderate control

A great deal of control

B3c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS B3a – c ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Disciplining children”
CODES

No control

Slight control

Some control

Moderate control

A great deal of control

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C1
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “The next few questions ask for your background characteristics, work experience, and credentials.
What is your gender?”
CODES

Male

Female

C2
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 fall kindergarten

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “In what year were you born?”

Watermark: “Enter year”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

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C3
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 fall kindergarten

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Are you Hispanic or Latino/Latina of any race?”
InstResp “A person who is Hispanic or Latino/Latina is of Cuban, Dominican, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or
Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.”
CODES

Yes

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C4
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 fall kindergarten

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Which best describes your race?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
CODES

Code All That Apply

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
HELP FOR CODE 1: American Indian or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of
North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community
attachment. Example tribes include Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Tribe, Mayan, Aztec, Native Village of Barrow
Inupiat Traditional Government, and Nome Eskimo Community.
HELP FOR CODE 2: Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast
Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,
Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
HELP FOR CODE 3: Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of
Africa. This includes, for example, African Americans and people from Jamaica, Haiti, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and
Somalia.
HELP FOR CODE 4: Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original
peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, the Marianas, Tonga, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, or other Pacific Islands.
HELP FOR CODE 5: White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East,
or North Africa. This includes, for example, people from Germany, Ireland, England, Italy, Lebanon, and Egypt.

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C5
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 fall kindergarten

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What is the highest level of education you have completed?”
CODES

Did not complete high school

High school diploma or equivalent/GED

Some college or technical or vocational school

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

An advanced professional degree beyond a
master’s degree (for example, PhD, MD, Ed.D)

C6a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY C6a-c ON THE SAME SCREEN.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What is the name of the college or university where you earned your highest degree?”
ENTER TEXT

Length

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C6b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Spring kindergarten
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY C6a-c ON THE SAME SCREEN.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question "City:"
ENTER TEXT
50

Length

C6c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Spring kindergarten
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY C6a-c ON THE SAME SCREEN.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question "State:"
InstResp “Please select a state, district, or territory.”
Watermark "Select a state"

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
FOR STATE/DISTRICT/TERRITORY HAVE DROP DOWN BOX WITH STATE NAMES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES.

Box 35b
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

IF C5 =4, GO TO C9. ELSE GO TO C7.

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C7
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What was your undergraduate major field(s) of study?”
InstResp “Select all that apply”
CODES

Code All That Apply

Early childhood education

Elementary education

Special education

Other education-related major (such as
reading/literacy education, math education,
secondary education, educational psychology,
education administration, music education, etc.)

Non-educational major (such as History, English,
etc.)

None of the above

Box 36
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
IF C5 =5, GO TO C9, ELSE GO TO C8.

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C8
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What was the major field(s) of study of your highest level graduate degree.”
CODES

Early childhood education

Elementary education

Special education

Other education-related major (such as
secondary education, educational psychology,
education administration, music education, etc.)

Non-educational major (such as History, English,
etc.)

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C9
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Have you ever taken a college course in the following areas?”
InstResp “Select all that apply”
CODES

Code All That Apply

Early childhood education

Elementary education

Special education

English as a Second Language (ESL) or teaching
English language learners (ELL)

Child development

Methods of teaching reading/language arts

Methods of teaching mathematics

Methods of teaching science

Classroom management

None of the above

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
BOLD “ESL Instruction” and “English language learner (ELL)” THE FIRST TIME THEY APPEAR IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR CODE 4: ESL Instruction: A program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed
to teach ELL students English language skills, which may include listening, speaking, reading, writing, study
skills, content vocabulary, and cultural orientation. ESL instruction is usually in English with little use of native
language.
English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than English and whose skills in
listening, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty understanding school
instruction in English.

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C10
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Which of the following describes the teaching certificate you currently hold in {state}?”
CODES

Regular or standard state certificate or advanced
professional certificate

Certificate issued after satisfying all requirements
except the completion of a probationary period

Certificate that requires some additional
coursework, student teaching, or passage of a
test before regular certification can be obtained

Certificate issued to persons who must complete
a certification program in order to continue
teaching

I do not hold any of the above certifications in
{state}.

C13

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
SK GOES TO C13.

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C11
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “In what areas are you certified?”
InstResp “Select all that apply.”
CODES

Code All That Apply

Elementary education

Early childhood education

Special education

English as a Second Language (ESL) or instruction
for English language learners (ELL)

I don’t currently hold a teaching certificate in
{state}

Other (Please specify):

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
BOLD “English language learner (ELL)” and “ESL Instruction” THE FIRST TIME THEY APPEAR IN HELP TEXT.
HELP FOR CODE 4: English language learner (ELL): A student whose native language is one other than
English and whose skills in listening, speaking, reading, or writing English are such that he or she has difficulty
understanding school instruction in English.
HELP FOR CODE 4: ESL Instruction: A program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed
to teach ELL students English language skills, which may include listening, speaking, reading, writing, study
skills, content vocabulary, and cultural orientation. ESL instruction is usually in English with little use of native
language.

Box 36c
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

IF QUESTION C11 = 91, GO TO C11OS. ELSE, GO TO C12a.

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C11OS
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFY ON ONE PAGE.
ENTER TEXT

100

Length

C12a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: New item created by Westat

QUESTION TEXT:
Question: "Which of the following best describes the type of educator preparation program you participated
in while earning your current or initial certification?
Initial Certification"
CODES

Traditional four-year program based an
institution of higher education

Alternative program based at an institution of
higher education

Alternative program not based at an institution of
higher education

Other preparation program

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C12b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 fall kindergarten

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Current certification"
CODES

Traditional four-year program based an
institution of higher education

Alternative program based at an institution of
higher education

Alternative program not based at an institution of
higher education

Other preparation program

C13
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: Created by Westat

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Have you taken the exam for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification?”
CODES

Yes

C15

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:

SK skips to C15.

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C14
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: Created by Westat

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “What was the result of your National Board for Professional Teaching Standards exam?”
CODES

Awaiting test results

Passed

Have not yet passed

C15
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 fall kindergarten

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “The next few questions pertain to your years of experience. Counting this school year, how many
years have you taught in your current school, including part-time teaching?”
InstResp “Enter the number of years to the nearest full school year. If this is your first year, enter "1.””
Watermark: “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:

IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C15}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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C16
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 fall kindergarten

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Counting this school year, how many years have you been a K-12 teacher, including years in which
you taught part-time?”
InstResp “Enter the number of years to the nearest full school year. If this is your first year, enter “1.””
Watermark: “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C16}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

C17a
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question: “Counting this school year, how many years have you taught each of the following grades and
programs, including years in which you taught part-time?
InstResp “Enter the number of years to the nearest full school year. If this is your first year, enter “0.””
“Preschool”
Watermark: “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17a}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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C17b
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Counting this school year, how many years have you taught each of the following grades and
programs, including years in which you taught part time?
InstResp “Enter the number of years to the nearest full school year. If this is your first year teaching, enter
"1". Enter "0" if you have never taught the grade or program listed.”
“Kindergarten”
Watermark: “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17b}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

C17c
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:

DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “First grade”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:

IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17c}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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C17d
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Second grade”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17d}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

C17e
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Third grade”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:

IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17e}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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C17f
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Fourth grade”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17f}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

C17g
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Fifth grade”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:

IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17g}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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C17h
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Sixth grade or higher”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17h}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

C17i
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “English as a Second Language (ESL), bilingual education, and/or dual language program”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:

IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17i}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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C17j
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Special education program”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17j}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

C17k
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Program for gifted children”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:

IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17k}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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C17l
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Art or music program”
Watermark “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT C17l}.
Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

C17m
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: ECLS-K:2011 Third Grade
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
DISPLAY ALL ITEMS C17a – m ON ONE SCREEN IN A GRID.
QUESTION TEXT:
Question “Physical education program”
Watermark: “Enter years”
ENTER NUMBER

Range

0 to 80

Soft Range

0 to 50

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:

IF A SOFT RANGE IS VIOLATED, DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE, "You have entered {DISPLAY RESPONSE AT
C17m}. Are you sure this is correct? When it is correct, select Next to continue."

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C18
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: Modified from SASS to include related service providers

QUESTION TEXT:
Question “How long do you plan to continue to teach?”
CODES

As long as I am able

Until I am eligible for retirement benefits from
this job

Until I am eligible for retirement benefits from a
previous job

Until I am eligible for Social Security benefits

Until a specific life event occurs (for example,
parenthood, marriage)

Until a more desirable job opportunity comes
along

Definitely plan to leave as soon as I can

Undecided at this time

C19
Copyright: No
Round: Fall Kindergarten Field Test
Source: New item.

QUESTION TEXT:
Question "Thank you very much for answering these questions and taking the time to participate in the Early
Childhood Longitudinal Study. Please click "Finish" to complete this survey and then check to see if there are
any more surveys assigned to you.”

PROGRAMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
INCLUDE FINISH BUTTON THAT ROUTES BACK TO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TEACHER LANDING PAGE.

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