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Appendix C: Questionnaires
Submitted by
National Center for Education Statistics
Institute of Education Sciences
U.S. Department of Education
June 2021
revised January 2022
Contents
School Questionnaire Grade 4 ................................................................................... 1
School Questionnaire Grade 8 ................................................................................. 11
Teacher Questionnaire Grade 4 ............................................................................... 21
Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire Grade 8 ......................................................... 41
Science Teacher Questionnaire Grade 8 .................................................................. 54
Student Questionnaire Grade 4 ................................................................................ 69
Student Questionnaire Grade 8 ................................................................................ 85
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Appendix C – Page i
TIMSS 2023 - Grade 4 - Field Test - English (United States)
School Questionnaire
School
Questionnaire
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2023 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational
research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS
measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science and studies differences in national education systems in
almost 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide.
This questionnaire is addressed to school principals and department heads who are asked to supply information about their
schools. Since your school has been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to
describe primary/elementary education in the United States.
It is important that you answer each question carefully so that the information provided reflects the situation in your school as
accurately as possible. Some of the questions will require that you look up school records, so you may wish to arrange for the
assistance of another staff member to help provide this information.
Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may find that some of the
questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United States. Nevertheless, it is important that
you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the study.
We appreciate the time and effort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
NCES is authorized to collect information from the questionnaire under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA
2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). You do not have to provide the information requested. However, the information you provide will help
the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing efforts to understand better how the educational system in the United States
compares to that in other countries. There are no penalties should you choose not to participate in this study. All of the
information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for
any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). Your responses will be combined with
those from other participants to produce summary statistics and reports.
This survey is estimated to take an average of 30 minutes, including time for reviewing instructions, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing burden to: Trends in
International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP),
550 12th St., SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
To begin the questionnaire, please click on the “Next” button. When navigating through the questionnaire, make sure to confirm
your responses by clicking on the “Next” or “Back” button. To go to a particular section or item, please click on the
corresponding link in the “Table of Contents”.
When you have completed the questionnaire, please click on the “Finish” button at the end of the last question in order to
submit your answers.
Thank you
School Enrollment and Characteristics
1. What is the total enrollment of students in your school as of March 1, 2022?
students
Type in the number.
2. What is the total enrollment of fourth-grade students in your school as of March 1, 2022?
students
1
1/10
Type in the number.
3. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have the following backgrounds?
Click one circle for each line.
0 to 10%
a)
Come from economically disadvantaged
homes
b)
Come from economically affluent homes
11 to 25%
26 to 50%
More than
50%
4. Around the 1st of October 2021, what percentage of students at this school were eligible to
receive free or reduced-price lunches through the National School Lunch Program?
Type in the number.
percentage of students
5. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have English as their native
language?
Click one circle only.
More than 90%
76 to 90%
51 to 75%
26 to 50%
25% or less
6. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been identified as
limited-English proficient (LEP)/English language learners (ELL)?
Click one circle only.
0%
1-5%
6-10%
11-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-90%
Over 90%
2
2/10
7. A. How many people live in the city, town, or area where your school is located?
Click one circle only.
More than 500,000 people
100,001 to 500,000 people
50,001 to 100,000 people
30,001 to 50,000 people
15,001 to 30,000 people
3,001 to 15,000 people
3,000 people or fewer
B. Which best describes the immediate area in which your school is located?
Click one circle only.
Urban–Densely populated
Suburban–On fringe or outskirts of urban area
Medium size city or large town
Small town or village
Remote rural
Instructional Time
For the fourth-grade students in your school:
8. A. How many days per year is your school open for instruction?
days
Type in the number.
B. What is the total instructional time, excluding breaks, in a typical day?
minutes
Type in the number of minutes per day.
minutes.
Please convert the number of hours into
C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school open for instruction?
Click one circle only.
6 days
3
3/10
5 1/2 days
5 days
4 1/2 days
4 days
Other
Resources and Technology
9. How many computers (including tablets) does your school have for use by fourth-grade
students?
computers
Type in the number.
10. A. Does your school have a science laboratory that can be used by fourth-grade students?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
B. Do teachers usually have assistance available when students are conducting science
experiments?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
11. Does your school use an online learning management system to support learning (e.g.,
teacher-student communication, management of grades, student access to course materials)?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
12. Do students in your school have access to these resources?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
A library or media center
b)
Digital devices (e.g., computers, laptops, tablets)
No
4
4/10
c)
High speed internet
13. How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or
inadequacy of the following?
Click one circle for each line.
A. General School Resources
a)
Instructional materials (e.g., textbooks)
b)
Supplies (e.g., papers, pencils, materials)
c)
School buildings and grounds
d)
Heating/cooling and lighting systems
e)
Instructional space (e.g., classrooms)
f)
Technologically competent staff
g)
Audio-visual resources for delivery of
instruction (e.g., interactive white boards,
digital projectors)
h)
Digital devices for student use
i)
Resources for students with disabilities
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
13. (continued)
school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or inadequacy
How much is your
of the following?
Click one circle for each line.
B. Resources for Mathematics Instruction
a)
Teachers with a specialization in mathematics
b)
Computer software/applications for
mathematics instruction
c)
Library resources relevant to mathematics
instruction
d)
Calculators for mathematics instruction
e)
Concrete objects or materials to help students
understand quantities or procedures
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Click one circle for each line.
5
5/10
C. Resources for Science Instruction
Not at all
a)
Teachers with a specialization in science
b)
Computer software/applications for science
instruction
c)
Library resources relevant to science
instruction
d)
Science equipment and materials for
experiments
A little
Some
A lot
School Emphasis on Academic Success
14. How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
a)
Teachers’ understanding of the
school’s curricular goals
b)
Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum
c)
Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement
d)
Teachers’ ability to inspire
students
e)
Parental involvement in school
activities
f)
Parental commitment to ensure
that students are ready to learn
High
Medium
Low
Very low
Low
Very low
14. (continued)
How would you characterize
each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
g)
Parental expectations for student
achievement
h)
Parental support for student
achievement
i)
Students’ desire to do well in
school
High
Medium
6
6/10
j)
Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals
k)
Students’ respect for classmates
who excel academically
School Discipline and Safety
15. To what degree is each of the following a problem among fourth-grade students in your
school?
Click one circle for each line.
Not a
problem
a)
Arriving late at school
b)
Absenteeism (i.e., unjustified absences)
c)
Classroom disturbance
d)
Cheating
e)
Profanity
f)
Vandalism
g)
Theft
h)
Intimidation or verbal abuse among students
(including texting, emailing, etc.)
i)
Physical fights among students
j)
Intimidation or verbal abuse of teachers or
staff
(including
texting, emailing, etc.)
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
16. To what degree is each of the following a problem among teachers in your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Minor
problem
Not a
problem
a)
Arriving late or leaving early
b)
Absenteeism
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
School Readiness
17. About how many of the students in your school can do the following when they begin the first
grade of primary/elementary school?
7
7/10
Click one circle for each line.
Less
than 25%
a)
Recognize most of the letters of the alphabet
b)
Read some words
c)
Read sentences
d)
Write letters of the alphabet
e)
Write their names
f)
Write words other than their names
25–50%
51–75%
More
than 75%
17. (continued)
About how many
of the students in your school can do the following when they begin the first
grade of primary/elementary school?
Click one circle for each line.
Less
than 25%
g)
Count up to 100 or higher
h)
Recognize written numbers from 1-10
i)
Recognize written numbers higher than 10
j)
Write numbers from 1-10
k)
Do simple addition
l)
Do simple subtraction
25–50%
51–75%
More
than 75%
Principal's Experience and Education
18. By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been a principal altogether?
years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
19. By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been a principal at this school?
years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
20. What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
8
8/10
Click one circle only.
Did not complete Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)
Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
21. Do you hold the following qualifications or credentials in educational leadership?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
Principal Certification
b)
Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
c)
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
No
COVID-19 Pandemic
22. For how long was your school fully closed for in-person instruction because of the COVID-19
pandemic?
Click one circle for each line.
The school did not
fully close
a)
2019 – 2020 school year
b)
2020 – 2021 school year
c)
2021 – 2022 school year
Less than one
month
One to three
months
More than three
months
23. Did your school provide these additional remote learning resources during the COVID-19
pandemic?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
Printed learning materials for students (e.g., worksheets, textbooks)
b)
Digital devices (e.g., laptops, tablets) for students
c)
Online resources for students
d)
Pedagogical resources for teachers
No
9
9/10
e)
Digital devices (e.g., laptops, tablets) for teachers
f)
Technical support for teachers
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have put into completing this questionnaire.
To submit your completed questionnaire, please click the “Finish” button.
10
10/10
TIMSS 2023 - Grade 8 - Field Test - English (United States)
School Questionnaire
School
Questionnaire
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2023 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational
research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS
measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science and studies differences in national education systems in
almost 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide.
This questionnaire is addressed to school principals and department heads who are asked to supply information about their
schools. Since your school has been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to
describe secondary education in the United States.
It is important that you answer each question carefully so that the information provided reflects the situation in your school as
accurately as possible. Some of the questions will require that you look up school records, so you may wish to arrange for the
assistance of another staff member to help provide this information.
Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may find that some of the
questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United States. Nevertheless, it is important that
you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the study.
We appreciate the time and effort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
NCES is authorized to collect information from the questionnaire under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA
2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). You do not have to provide the information requested. However, the information you provide will help
the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing efforts to understand better how the educational system in the United States
compares to that in other countries. There are no penalties should you choose not to participate in this study. All of the
information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for
any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). Your responses will be combined with
those from other participants to produce summary statistics and reports.
This survey is estimated to take an average of 30 minutes, including time for reviewing instructions, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing burden to: Trends in
International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP),
550 12th St., SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
To begin the questionnaire, please click on the “Next” button. When navigating through the questionnaire, make sure to confirm
your responses by clicking on the “Next” or “Back” button. To go to a particular section or item, please click on the
corresponding link in the “Table of Contents”.
When you have completed the questionnaire, please click on the “Finish” button at the end of the last question in order to
submit your answers.
Thank you.
School Enrollment and Characteristics
1. What is the total enrollment of students in your school as of March 1, 2022?
students
Type in the number.
2. What is the total enrollment of eighth-grade students in your school as of March 1, 2022?
students
11
1/10
Type in the number.
3. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have the following backgrounds?
Click one circle for each line.
0 to 10%
a)
Come from economically disadvantaged
homes
b)
Come from economically affluent homes
11 to 25%
26 to 50%
More than
50%
4. Around the 1st of October 2021, what percentage of students at this school were eligible to
receive free or reduced-price lunches through the National School Lunch Program?
Type in the number.
percentage of students
5. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have English as their native
language?
Click one circle only.
More than 90%
76 to 90%
51 to 75%
26 to 50%
25% or less
6. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been identified as
limited-English proficient (LEP)/English language learners (ELL)?
Click one circle only.
0%
1-5%
6-10%
11-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-90%
Over 90%
12
2/10
7. A. How many people live in the city, town, or area where your school is located?
Click one circle only.
More than 500,000 people
100,001 to 500,000 people
50,001 to 100,000 people
30,001 to 50,000 people
15,001 to 30,000 people
3,001 to 15,000 people
3,000 people or fewer
B. Which best describes the immediate area in which your school is located?
Click one circle only.
Urban–Densely populated
Suburban–On fringe or outskirts of urban area
Medium size city or large town
Small town or village
Remote rural
Instructional Time
For the eighth-grade students in your school:
8. A. How many days per year is your school open for instruction?
days
Type in the number.
B. What is the total instructional time, excluding breaks, in a typical day?
minutes
Type in the number of minutes per day.
minutes.
Please convert the number of hours into
C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school open for instruction?
Click one circle only.
6 days
13
3/10
5 1/2 days
5 days
4 1/2 days
4 days
Other
Resources and Technology
9. How many computers (including tablets) does your school have for use by eighth-grade
students?
computers
Type in the number.
10. A. Does your school have a science laboratory that can be used by eighth-grade students?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
B. Do teachers usually have assistance available when students are conducting science
experiments?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
11. Does your school use an online learning management system to support learning (e.g.,
teacher-student communication, management of grades, student access to course materials)?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
12. Do students in your school have access to these resources?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
A library or media center
b)
Digital devices (e.g., computers, laptops, tablets)
No
14
4/10
c)
High speed internet
13. How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or
inadequacy of the following?
Click one circle for each line.
A. General School Resources
a)
Instructional materials (e.g., textbooks)
b)
Supplies (e.g., papers, pencils, materials)
c)
School buildings and grounds
d)
Heating/cooling and lighting systems
e)
Instructional space (e.g., classrooms)
f)
Technologically competent staff
g)
Audio-visual resources for delivery of
instruction (e.g., interactive white boards,
digital projectors)
h)
Digital devices for student use
i)
Resources for students with disabilities
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
13. (continued)
school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or inadequacy
How much is your
of the following?
Click one circle for each line.
B. Resources for Mathematics Instruction
a)
Teachers with a specialization in mathematics
b)
Computer software/applications for
mathematics instruction
c)
Library resources relevant to mathematics
instruction
d)
Calculators for mathematics instruction
e)
Concrete objects or materials to help students
understand quantities or procedures
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
Click one circle for each line.
15
5/10
C. Resources for Science Instruction
Not at all
a)
Teachers with a specialization in science
b)
Computer software/applications for science
instruction
c)
Library resources relevant to science
instruction
d)
Calculators for science instruction
e)
Science equipment and materials for
experiments
A little
Some
A lot
School Emphasis on Academic Success
14. How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
a)
Teachers’ understanding of the
school’s curricular goals
b)
Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum
c)
Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement
d)
Teachers’ ability to inspire
students
e)
Parental involvement in school
activities
f)
Parental commitment to ensure
that students are ready to learn
High
Medium
Low
Very low
Low
Very low
14. (continued)
How would you characterize
each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
g)
Parental expectations for student
achievement
h)
Parental support for student
achievement
i)
Students’ desire to do well in
High
Medium
16
6/10
school
j)
Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals
k)
Students’ respect for classmates
who excel academically
15. How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics and science education
within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
The school provides students with information
about career options in mathematics and
science
b)
The school has initiatives to promote student
interest in mathematics and science (e.g.,
student clubs, competitions)
c)
The school promotes professional
development for teachers of mathematics and
science
d)
The school provides extra lessons to help
students excel in mathematics and science
e)
The school provides special activities in
mathematics and science for interested
students
f)
The school has a specific goal to improve
mathematics and science education
g)
The school encourages students to continue
studying mathematics and science in the
future
h)
Mathematics and science teachers in this
school spend extra time working with students
interested in mathematics and science
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
School Discipline and Safety
16. To what degree is each of the following a problem among eighth-grade students in your
school?
Click one circle for each line.
Not a
problem
a)
Arriving late at school
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
17
7/10
b)
Absenteeism (i.e., unjustified absences)
c)
Classroom disturbance
d)
Cheating
e)
Profanity
f)
Vandalism
16. (continued)
each of the following a problem among eighth-grade students in your school?
To what degree is
Click one circle for each line.
Not a
problem
g)
Theft
h)
Intimidation or verbal abuse among students
(including texting, emailing, etc.)
i)
Physical injury to students
j)
Intimidation or verbal abuse of teachers or
staff (including texting, emailing, etc.)
k)
Physical injury to teachers or staff
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
17. To what degree is each of the following a problem among teachers in your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Not a
problem
a)
Arriving late or leaving early
b)
Absenteeism
Minor
problem
Moderate
problem
Serious
problem
Principal's Experience and Education
18. By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been a principal altogether?
years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
19. By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been a principal at this school?
years
18
8/10
Please round to the nearest whole number.
20. What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
Click one circle only.
Did not complete Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)
Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
21. Do you hold the following qualifications or credentials in educational leadership?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
Principal Certification
b)
Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
c)
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
No
COVID-19 Pandemic
22. For how long was your school fully closed for in-person instruction because of the COVID-19
pandemic?
Click one circle for each line.
The school did not
fully close
a)
2019 – 2020 school year
b)
2020 – 2021 school year
c)
2021 – 2022 school year
Less than
one month
One to three
months
More than
three months
23. Did your school provide these additional remote learning resources during the COVID-19
pandemic?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
Printed learning materials for students (e.g., worksheets, textbooks)
b)
Digital devices (e.g., laptops, tablets) for students
No
19
9/10
c)
Online resources for students
d)
Pedagogical resources for teachers
e)
Digital devices (e.g., laptops, tablets) for teachers
f)
Technical support for teachers
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have put into completing this questionnaire.
To submit your completed questionnaire, please click the “Finish” button.
20
10/10
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Teacher Questionnaire
Teacher
Questionnaire
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2023 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational
research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS
measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science and studies differences in national education systems in
almost 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide.
This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of fourth-grade students, and seeks information about teachers’ academic and
professional backgrounds, classroom resources, instructional practices, and attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has
been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe primary/elementary
education in the United States.
Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer to the “TIMSS class” or “this class”. This is the class that is identified with
the login documentation, and which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school. If you teach some but not all of the students
in the TIMSS class, please think only of the students that you teach when answering these class-specific questions. It is
important that you answer each question carefully so that the information that you provide reflects your situation as accurately
as possible.
Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may find that some of the
questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United States. Nevertheless, it is important that
you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the studies.
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Thank you.
About You
1. What year did you start teaching?
Please type in a year.
2. By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?
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years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
3. Which of these describes you?
Click one circle only.
Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to say
4. How old are you?
Click one circle only.
Under 25
25–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60 or more
5. What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
Click one circle only.
Did not complete high school
High school graduate
(If you have not completed any college, you will be directed to #7)
Associate's degree (2-year college program)
Bachelor's degree (4-year college program)
Master's degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
6. A. During your college or university education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
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a)
Education—Primary/Elementary
b)
Education—Secondary
c)
Mathematics
d)
Science
e)
English
f)
Other
B. If your major or main area of study was education, did you have a specialization in any of the
following?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
Mathematics
b)
Science
c)
Language/reading
d)
Other subject
No
School Emphasis on Academic Success
7. How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
a)
Teachers’ understanding of the
school’s curricular goals
b)
Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum
c)
Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement
d)
Teachers’ ability to inspire
students
e)
Parental involvement in school
activities
f)
Parental commitment to ensure
High
Medium
Low
Very low
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that students are ready to learn
7. (continued)
How would you
characterize each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
g)
Parental expectations for student
achievement
h)
Parental support for student
achievement
i)
Students’ desire to do well in
school
j)
Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals
k)
Students’ respect for classmates
who excel academically
High
Medium
Low
Very low
School Environment
8. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your current school?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I feel safe at this school
b)
This school’s security policies and practices
are sufficient
c)
The students behave in an orderly manner
d)
The students are respectful of the teachers
e)
The students respect school property
f)
This school has clear rules about student
conduct
g)
This school's rules are enforced in a fair and
consistent manner
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
About Being a Teacher
9. How often do you have these feelings about being a teacher?
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Click one circle for each line.
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Very often
a)
I am content with my profession as a teacher
b)
I find my work full of meaning and purpose
c)
I am enthusiastic about my job
d)
My work inspires me
e)
I am proud of the work I do
f)
I feel appreciated as a teacher
g)
I enjoy the challenges of teaching
Often
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
10. How much do you agree or disagree with the statements below?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
There are too many students in the classes
b)
I have too much material to cover in class
c)
I have too many teaching hours
d)
I need more time to prepare for class
e)
I need more time to assist individual students
f)
I feel too much pressure from parents
g)
I have difficulty keeping up with all of the
changes to the curriculum
h)
I have too many administrative tasks
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
About Teaching the TIMSS Class
11. A. How many students are in this class?
students
Type in the number.
B. How many of the students in #11A are in fourth grade?
fourth-grade students
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Type in the number.
12. How many fourth-grade students experience difficulties understanding spoken English?
students in this class
Type in the number.
13. How often do you do the following in teaching this class?
Click one circle for each line.
Every
or
almost
every
lesson
a)
Relate the lesson to students’ daily lives
b)
Ask students to explain their answers
c)
Communicate goals or objectives for the lesson to
the students
d)
Ask students to complete challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond the instruction
e)
Encourage classroom discussions among students
f)
Link new content to students’ prior knowledge
g)
Ask students to decide their own problem solving
procedures
h)
Encourage students to express their ideas in class
About half
the lessons
Some
lessons
Never
14. In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class?
Click one circle for each line.
Not at all
a)
Students lacking prerequisite knowledge or skills
b)
Students suffering from lack of basic nutrition
c)
Students suffering from not enough sleep
d)
Students absent from class
e)
Disruptive students
f)
Uninterested students
Some
A lot
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g)
Distracted students
h)
Students with mental, emotional, or psychological impairment
i)
Students with difficulties understanding the language of
instruction
Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class
15. In a typical week, how much time do you spend teaching mathematics to the students in this
class?
minutes per week
Type in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into
minutes.
16. In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do you ask students to do the following?
Click one circle for each line.
Every or
almost
every
lesson
a)
Listen to me explain new mathematics content
b)
Listen to me explain how to solve problems
c)
Memorize rules, procedures, and facts
d)
Practice procedures on their own
e)
Apply what they have learned to new problem
situations on their own
f)
Work problems together in the whole class with
direct guidance from me
g)
Work in mixed ability groups
h)
Work in same ability groups
About half
the lessons
Some
lessons
Never
Using Calculators and Digital Devices for Teaching Mathematics to the
TIMSS Class
17. Are students in this class permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?
Click one circle only.
Yes, with unrestricted use
Yes, with restricted use
No
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18. A. Do the students in this class have digital devices (including computers, tablets, or
smartphones) available to use during mathematics lessons?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
18. B. What access do the students have to digital devices?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
The class has digital devices for each student to use
b)
The class has digital devices that students can share
c)
The school has digital devices that the class can use sometimes
d)
Students bring their own digital devices
No
C. How often do you have students use digital devices during mathematics instruction?
Click one circle only.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never or almost never
18. D. How often do you ask the students in your class to use digital devices to do these
mathematics activities?
Click one circle for each line.
At least once
a week
a)
Practice problems and procedures
b)
Solve extended or contextualized
problems
c)
Create graphs, tables, or other data
displays
d)
Play games involving mathematics
calculations or concepts
Once or twice
a month
A few times
a year
Never or
almost never
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e)
Read the textbook or watch instructional
videos
19. How much do each of these keep you from incorporating digital devices into mathematics
instruction?
Click one circle for each line.
Not at all
a)
Not knowing how to use digital devices to improve student
learning
b)
Not enough access to digital devices
c)
Keeping students on task when the class is using digital devices
d)
Lack of technical support from the school
Somewhat
A lot
Mathematics Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
20. The following list includes topics addressed by the TIMSS mathematics test. Choose the
response that best describes when each topic is taught for students in this class.
If a topic was in the curriculum before fourth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this year”. If
you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the fourthgrade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly taught
before this
year
A. Number
a)
Recognize place value and order whole numbers
b)
Add and subtract up to 4-digit numbers
c)
Multiply up to 3-digit by 1-digit and 2-digit by 2-digit numbers
d)
Divide up to 3-digit by 1-digit numbers
e)
Solve problems with odd/even numbers, multiples, or factors
f)
Round or make estimations with whole numbers
g)
Find the missing number or operation in a number sentence
h)
Extend a number pattern or find the missing number in a
pattern
i)
Represent, compare, and order fractions
j)
Add and subtract simple fractions
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
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k)
Represent, compare, and order decimals up to two decimal
places
l)
Add and subtract with decimals up to two decimal places
20. (continued)
Choose the response
that best describes when each topic is taught for students in this class.
If a topic was in the curriculum before fourth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this year”. If
you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the fourthgrade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly
taught
this
year
Mostly
taught
before
this year
B. Measurement and Geometry
a)
Measure, estimate, add, and subtract lengths
b)
Add and subtract mass, volume, or time in appropriate units
c)
Find perimeters of polygons
d)
Find areas of shapes covered with squares or volumes of shapes filled with
cubes
e)
Recognize and draw parallel and perpendicular lines
f)
Compare and draw angles
g)
Describe and draw common two-dimensional shapes (e.g., circles, triangles,
quadrilaterals)
h)
Describe and draw common three-dimensional shapes (e.g., cubes,
rectangular solids, cones, cylinders, spheres)
Not yet
taught
Click one circle for each line.
C. Data
a)
Read and interpret data displays
b)
Create or complete data displays
c)
Draw conclusions from two or more data sources
Mostly taught
before this year
Mostly taught
this year
Not yet taught
Mathematics Homework for the TIMSS Class
21. A. How often do you usually assign mathematics homework to the students in this class?
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Click one circle only.
I do not assign mathematics homework
Less than once a week
1 or 2 times a week
3 or 4 times a week
Every day
21. B. How often do you do the following with the mathematics homework assignments for this
class?
Click one circle for each line.
Always or
almost always
a)
Correct assignments and give feedback to students
b)
Discuss the homework in class
c)
Monitor whether or not the homework was completed
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
Mathematics Assessment of the TIMSS Class
22. How much importance do you place on these strategies to assess students’ learning in
mathematics?
Click one circle for each line.
A lot
a)
Observing students as they work
b)
Asking students to answer questions during class
c)
Short, regular written assessments
d)
Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
e)
Long-term projects
Some
None
23. About how often do fourth-grade students in this class take mathematics tests on computers
or tablets?
Click one circle only.
More than once a month
Once a month
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Twice a year
Once a year
Never
Professional Development to Teach Mathematics
24.
A. In the past two years, have
you participated in
professional development in
any of the following?
B. Do you need future
professional development in
any of the following?
Click one circle for each line.
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
Mathematics content
b)
Mathematics pedagogy/instruction
c)
Mathematics curriculum
d)
Integrating technology into mathematics
instruction
e)
Improving students’ critical thinking or
problem solving skills
f)
Mathematics assessment
g)
Addressing individual students’ needs
No
Yes
No
Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
25. A. Is science taught mainly as a separate subject (i.e., not integrated with other subjects) to
the students in this class?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
B. Please estimate the time that you spend on science topics with students in this class.
minutes per week
Type in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into
minutes.
26. In teaching science to the students in this class, how often do you ask them to do the
following?
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Click one circle for each line.
Every or
almost
every
lesson
a)
Listen to me explain new science content
b)
Observe natural phenomena such as the weather
or a plant growing and describe what they see
c)
Watch me demonstrate an experiment or
investigation
d)
Read their textbooks or other resource materials
e)
Memorize facts and principles
f)
Do field work outside the class
g)
Work in mixed ability groups
h)
Work in same ability groups
About half
the lessons
Some
lessons
Never
27. How much emphasis do you place on the following when teaching science to students in this
class?
Click one circle for each line.
A lot
a)
Encouraging students to ask questions about scientific
phenomena
b)
Having students predict the outcomes of experiments or
investigations
c)
Having students create representations (e.g., models, graphs)
to explain scientific phenomena
d)
Having students use scientific concepts to explain phenomena
Some
None
28. A. How often do you provide opportunities for students to do the following when teaching this
class?
Click one circle for each line.
Once a
week or
more
a)
Experiments or investigations that are carried
out in a single lesson
Once or
twice a
month
Once or twice
every few
months
Never or
almost
never
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b)
Experiments or investigations that are carried
out over a series of lessons
c)
Hands-on activities to explore science concepts
d)
Experiments with a prescribed set of steps to
answer a given question
e)
Experiments where students determine their
own procedures to answer a given question
28. B. How often do you go to a separate science laboratory when conducting experiments or
investigations with students in this class?
Click one circle only.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost never
Using Digital Devices for Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
29. A. Do the students in this class have digital devices (including computers, tablets, or
smartphones) available to use during science lessons?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
29. B. What access do the students have to digital devices?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
The class has digital devices for each student to use
b)
The class has digital devices that students can share
c)
The school has digital devices that the class can use sometimes
d)
Students bring their own digital devices
No
C. How often do you have students use digital devices during science instruction?
Click one circle only.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
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A few times a year
Never or almost never
29. D. How often do you ask the students in your class to use digital devices to do these science
activities?
Click one circle for each line.
At least once a
week
a)
Solve extended or contextualized
problems
b)
Create graphs, tables, or other data
displays
c)
Play games involving science
concepts
d)
Conduct virtual experiments or other
simulations
e)
Read the textbook or watch
instructional videos
Once or twice a
month
A few times a
year
Never or
almost
never
30. How much do each of these keep you from incorporating digital devices into science
instruction?
Click one circle for each line.
Not at all
a)
Not knowing how to use digital devices to improve student
learning
b)
Not enough access to digital devices
c)
Keeping students on task when the class is using digital devices
d)
Lack of technical support from the school
Somewhat
A lot
Science Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
31. The following list includes topics and concepts addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose
the response that best describes when each topic or concept is taught for students in this class.
If a topic or concept was in the curriculum before fourth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this
year”. If you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the
fourth-grade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
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Mostly
taught
before this
year
A. Life Science
a)
Basic differences between living and nonliving things
b)
Defining characteristics of major groups of living things
c)
Functions of major structures in living things (e.g., roots in plants)
d)
Life cycle stages of common plants and animals (e.g., flowering
plants, frogs)
e)
Inherited characteristics of living things
f)
How living things survive in their environments (e.g., physical
characteristics, behaviors)
g)
How human actions impact the environment
h)
Common ecosystems and their organisms (e.g., forest, desert)
i)
Interpreting simple food chains
j)
Competition within ecosystems
k)
Ways for humans to maintain good health and avoid illness
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
31. (continued)
Choose the response
that best describes when each topic or concept is taught for students in this
class.
If a topic or concept was in the curriculum before fourth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this
year”. If you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the
fourth-grade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly
taught
before this
year
B. Physical Science
a)
Solids, liquids, gases, and how their shapes and volumes differ
b)
Grouping objects based on their physical properties
c)
Examples of mixtures and how they can be separated (e.g.,
filtration, evaporation)
d)
Magnetic attraction and repulsion
e)
Examples of physical and chemical changes in everyday life
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
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f)
How to make solids dissolve faster in liquids (e.g., stirring, heating)
31. (continued)
Choose the response
that best describes when each topic or concept is taught for students in this
class.
If a topic or concept was in the curriculum before fourth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this
year”. If you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the
fourth-grade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly taught
before this
year
B. Physical Science
g)
Concentration of solutions
h)
Sources of energy (e.g., the Sun, wind, water, coal, oil, and gas)
i)
How light is related to shadows, reflections, and rainbows
j)
How vibrations are related to sound
k)
Movement of heat from hotter to cooler objects
l)
Simple electrical circuits
m)
How motion is affected by forces (e.g., gravity, pushing, pulling,
friction)
n)
Examples of simple machines (e.g., levers, ramps)
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
31. (continued)
Choose the response
that best describes when each topic or concept is taught for students in this
class.
If a topic or concept was in the curriculum before fourth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this
year”. If you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the
fourth-grade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly
taught
before this
year
C. Earth Science
a)
Composition of Earth’s surface (i.e., land, fresh water, salt water)
b)
Earth’s resources and their use by humans
c)
Renewable and nonrenewable resources
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
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d)
How wind and water change Earth’s surface over time
e)
What fossils can show about Earth’s history
f)
How weather changes day to day and with geographic location
g)
Effects of increasing temperatures on Earth
h)
Composition of the Solar System (the Sun, Earth, Moon, and other
planets)
i)
How the Moon’s movement around the Earth changes its
appearance
j)
How Earth’s rotation causes day and night
k)
How Earth’s annual movement around the Sun causes seasons or
seasonal change
Science Homework for the TIMSS Class
32. A. How often do you usually assign science homework to the students in this class?
Click one circle only.
I do not assign science homework
Less than once a week
1 or 2 times a week
3 or 4 times a week
Every day
32. B. How often do you do the following with the science homework assignments for this class?
Click one circle for each line.
Always or
almost always
a)
Correct assignments and give feedback to students
b)
Discuss the homework in class
c)
Monitor whether or not the homework was completed
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
Science Assessment of the TIMSS Class
33. How much importance do you place on these strategies to assess students’ learning in
science?
Click one circle for each line.
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A lot
a)
Observing students as they work
b)
Asking students to answer questions during class
c)
Short, regular written assessments
d)
Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
e)
Long-term projects
Some
None
34. About how often do fourth-grade students in this class take science tests on computers or
tablets?
Click one circle only.
More than once a month
Once a month
Twice a year
Once a year
Never
Professional Development to Teach Science
35.
A. In the past two years, have
you participated in
professional development in
any of the following?
B. Do you need future
professional development in
any of the following?
Click one circle for each line.
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
Science content
b)
Science pedagogy/instruction
c)
Science curriculum
d)
Integrating technology into science
instruction
e)
Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills
f)
Science assessment
g)
Addressing individual students’ needs
No
Yes
No
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h)
Integrating science with other subjects
(e.g., mathematics, technology)
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have put into completing this questionnaire.
To submit your completed questionnaire, please click the “Finish” button.
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TIMSS 2023 - Grade 8 - Field Test - English (United States)
Teacher Questionnaire
Mathematics
Teacher
Questionnaire
Mathematics
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2023 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational
research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS
measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science and studies differences in national education systems in
almost 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide.
This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of eighth-grade students, and seeks information about teachers’ academic and
professional backgrounds, classroom resources, instructional practices, and attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has
been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe secondary education in
the United States.
Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer to the “TIMSS class” or “this class”. This is the class that is identified with
the login documentation, and which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school. If you teach some but not all of the students
in the TIMSS class, please think only of the students that you teach when answering these class-specific questions. It is
important that you answer each question carefully so that the information that you provide reflects your situation as accurately
as possible.
Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may find that some of the
questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United States. Nevertheless, it is important that
you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the studies.
We appreciate the time and effort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
NCES is authorized to collect information from the questionnaire under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA
2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). You do not have to provide the information requested. However, the information you provide will help
the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing efforts to understand better how the educational system in the United States
compares to that in other countries. There are no penalties should you choose not to participate in this study. All of the
information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for
any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). Your responses will be combined with
those from other participants to produce summary statistics and reports.
This survey is estimated to take an average of 35 minutes, including time for reviewing instructions, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing burden to: Trends in
International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP),
550 12th St., SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
To begin the questionnaire, please click on the “Next” button. When navigating through the questionnaire, make sure to confirm
your responses by clicking on the “Next” or “Back” button. To go to a particular section or item, please click on the
corresponding link in the “Table of Contents”.
When you have completed the questionnaire, please click on the “Finish” button at the end of the last question in order to
submit your answers.
Thank you.
About You
1. What year did you start teaching?
Please type in a year.
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2. By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?
years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
3. Which of these describes you?
Click one circle only.
Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to say
4. How old are you?
Click one circle only.
Under 25
25–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60 or more
5. What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
Click one circle only.
Did not complete high school
High school graduate
(If you have not completed any college, you will be directed to #7)
Associate's degree (2-year college program)
Bachelor's degree (4-year college program)
Master's degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
6. During your college or university education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?
Click one circle for each line.
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Yes
a)
Mathematics
b)
Biology
c)
Physics
d)
Chemistry
e)
Earth Science
f)
Education–Mathematics
g)
Education–Science
h)
Education–General
i)
Other
No
School Emphasis on Academic Success
7. How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
a)
Teachers’ understanding of the
school’s curricular goals
b)
Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum
c)
Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement
d)
Teachers’ ability to inspire
students
e)
Parental involvement in school
activities
f)
Parental commitment to ensure
that students are ready to learn
High
Medium
Low
Very low
Low
Very low
7. (continued)
How would you
characterize each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
High
Medium
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g)
Parental expectations for student
achievement
h)
Parental support for student
achievement
i)
Students’ desire to do well in
school
j)
Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals
k)
Students’ respect for classmates
who excel academically
School Environment
8. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your current school?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I feel safe at this school
b)
This school’s security policies and practices
are sufficient
c)
The students behave in an orderly manner
d)
The students are respectful of the teachers
e)
The students respect school property
f)
This school has clear rules about student
conduct
g)
This school’s rules are enforced in a fair and
consistent manner
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
About Being a Teacher
9. How often do you have these feelings about being a teacher?
Click one circle for each line.
Very often
a)
I am content with my profession as a teacher
b)
I find my work full of meaning and purpose
c)
I am enthusiastic about my job
Often
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
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d)
My work inspires me
e)
I am proud of the work I do
f)
I feel appreciated as a teacher
g)
I enjoy the challenges of teaching
10. How much do you agree or disagree with the statements below?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a little
Agree
a lot
a)
There are too many students in the classes
b)
I have too much material to cover in class
c)
I have too many teaching hours
d)
I need more time to prepare for class
e)
I need more time to assist individual students
f)
I feel too much pressure from parents
g)
I have difficulty keeping up with all of the
changes to the curriculum
h)
I have too many administrative tasks
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
About Teaching the TIMSS Class
11. How many students are in this class?
students
Type in the number.
12. How many eighth-grade students experience difficulties understanding spoken English?
students in this class
Type in the number.
13. How often do you do the following in teaching this class?
Click one circle for each line.
Every
or
almost
About half
the lessons
Some
lessons
Never
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every
lesson
a)
Relate the lesson to students’ daily lives
b)
Ask students to explain their answers
c)
Communicate goals or objectives for the lesson to
the students
d)
Ask students to complete challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond the instruction
e)
Encourage classroom discussions among students
f)
Link new content to students’ prior knowledge
g)
Ask students to decide their own problem solving
procedures
h)
Encourage students to express their ideas in class
14. In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class?
Click one circle for each line.
Not at all
a)
Students lacking prerequisite knowledge or skills
b)
Students suffering from lack of basic nutrition
c)
Students suffering from not enough sleep
d)
Students absent from class
e)
Disruptive students
f)
Uninterested students
g)
Distracted students
h)
Students with mental, emotional, or psychological impairment
i)
Students with difficulties understanding the language of
instruction
Some
A lot
Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class
15. In a typical week, how much time do you spend teaching mathematics to the students in this
class?
minutes per week
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Type in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
16. In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do you ask students to do the following?
Click one circle for each line.
Every or
almost
every
lesson
a)
Listen to me explain new mathematics content
b)
Listen to me explain how to solve problems
c)
Memorize rules, procedures, and facts
d)
Practice procedures on their own
e)
Apply what they have learned to new problem
situations on their own
f)
Work problems together in the whole class with
direct guidance from me
g)
Work in mixed ability groups
h)
Work in same ability groups
About half
the lessons
Some
lessons
Never
17. Which best describes the mathematics course you are teaching to the class with the TIMSS
students?
Click one circle only.
Basic or general eighth-grade math (not algebra or pre-algebra)
Pre-algebra or introduction to algebra
Two-year pre-algebra
Algebra I (one-year course)
Algebra I (first year of a two-year Algebra I course)
Algebra I (second year of two-year Algebra I course)
Geometry
Algebra II
Integrated or sequential math
Other math class
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Using Calculators and Digital Devices for Teaching Mathematics to the
TIMSS Class
18. Are students in this class permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?
Click one circle only.
Yes, with unrestricted use
Yes, with restricted use
No
19. A. Do the students in this class have digital devices (including computers, tablets, or
smartphones) available to use during mathematics lessons?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
19. B. What access do the students have to digital devices?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
The class has digital devices for each student to use
b)
The class has digital devices that students can share
c)
The school has digital devices that the class can use sometimes
d)
Students bring their own digital devices
No
C. How often do you have students use digital devices during mathematics instruction?
Click one circle only.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never or almost never
19. D. How often do you ask the students in your class to use digital devices to do these
mathematics activities?
Click one circle for each line.
At least once
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Once or twice
A few times
Never or
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a week
a)
Practice problems and procedures
b)
Solve extended or contextualized
problems
c)
Create graphs, tables, or other data
displays
d)
Play games involving mathematics
calculations or concepts
e)
Read the textbook or watch instructional
videos
a month
a year
almost never
20. How much do each of these keep you from incorporating digital devices into mathematics
instruction?
Click one circle for each line.
Not at all
a)
Not knowing how to use digital devices to improve student
learning
b)
Not enough access to digital devices
c)
Keeping students on task when the class is using digital devices
d)
Lack of technical support from the school
Somewhat
A lot
Mathematics Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
21. The following list includes topics addressed by the TIMSS mathematics test. Choose the
response that best describes when each topic is taught for students in this class.
If a topic was in the curriculum before eighth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this year”. If
you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the eighthgrade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly
taught
before this
year
A. Number
a)
Add and subtract positive and negative numbers
b)
Find and use factors, multiples, positive powers, or square roots of
positive whole numbers
c)
Compare fractions and decimals
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
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d)
Add, subtract, and multiply with fractions and decimals
e)
Divide fractions and decimals by a whole number
f)
Determine proportions and ratios
g)
Find percentages and convert between percentages and
fractions/decimals
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly
taught
before this
year
B. Algebra
a)
Simplify and compare algebraic expressions
b)
Solve simple linear equations
c)
Solve simple linear inequalities
d)
Solve simultaneous linear equations (two variables)
e)
Write expressions, equations, or inequalities to represent problems
f)
Interpret linear functions in graphs, tables, or words
g)
Interpret simple non-linear functions (e.g., quadratic, cubic) in graphs,
tables, or words
h)
Generalize linear and non-linear pattern relationships or sequences
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
21. (continued)
Choose the response
that best describes when each topic is taught for students in this class.
If a topic was in the curriculum before eighth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this year”. If
you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the eighthgrade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly
taught
before
this year
C. Geometry and Measurement
a)
Read and plot points in the Cartesian plane
b)
Recognize and draw different types of angles and lines
c)
Use geometric properties of polygons to calculate lengths, perimeter, and
area (including the Pythagorean Theorem)
Mostly
taught
this
year
Not yet
taught
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d)
Determine the results of geometric translation, reflection, and rotation
e)
Use properties of similar and congruent figures
f)
Calculate surface area and volume of common three-dimensional shapes
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly taught
before this
year
D. Data and Probability
a)
Interpret data from one or more data sources
b)
Represent data in graphs, charts, or plots
c)
Calculate and interpret the mean or median of a data
distribution
d)
Calculate probabilities of simple and compound events
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
Mathematics Homework for the TIMSS Class
22. A. How often do you usually assign mathematics homework to the students in this class?
Click one circle only.
I do not assign mathematics homework
Less than once a week
1 or 2 times a week
3 or 4 times a week
Every day
22. B. How often do you do the following with the mathematics homework assignments for this
class?
Click one circle for each line.
Always or
almost
always
a)
Correct assignments and give feedback to students
b)
Have students correct their own homework
c)
Discuss the homework in class
d)
Monitor whether or not the homework was completed
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
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e)
Use the homework to contribute towards students’ grades or
marks
Mathematics Assessment of the TIMSS Class
23. How much importance do you place on these strategies to assess students’ learning in
mathematics?
Click one circle for each line.
A lot
a)
Observing students as they work
b)
Asking students to answer questions during class
c)
Short, regular written assessments
d)
Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
e)
Long-term projects
Some
None
24. About how often do eighth-grade students in this class take mathematics tests on computers
or tablets?
Click one circle only.
More than once a month
Once a month
Twice a year
Once a year
Never
Professional Development to Teach Mathematics
25.
A. In the past two years, have
you participated in
professional development in
any of the following?
B. Do you need future
professional development in
any of the following?
Click one circle for each line.
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
Mathematics content
b)
Mathematics pedagogy/instruction
c)
Mathematics curriculum
No
Yes
No
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d)
Integrating technology into mathematics
instruction
e)
Improving students' critical thinking or
problem solving skills
f)
Mathematics assessment
g)
Addressing individual students’ needs
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have put into completing this questionnaire.
To submit your completed questionnaire, please click the “Finish” button.
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TIMSS 2023 - Grade 8 - Field Test - English (United States)
Teacher Questionnaire
Science
Teacher
Questionnaire
Science
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2023 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational
research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS
measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science and studies differences in national education systems in
almost 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide.
This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of eighth-grade students, and seeks information about teachers’ academic and
professional backgrounds, classroom resources, instructional practices, and attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has
been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe secondary education in
the United States.
Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer to the “TIMSS class” or “this class”. This is the class that is identified with
the login documentation, and which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school. If you teach some but not all of the students
in the TIMSS class, please think only of the students that you teach when answering these class-specific questions. It is
important that you answer each question carefully so that the information that you provide reflects your situation as accurately
as possible.
Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may find that some of the
questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United States. Nevertheless, it is important that
you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the studies.
We appreciate the time and effort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
NCES is authorized to collect information from the questionnaire under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA
2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). You do not have to provide the information requested. However, the information you provide will help
the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing efforts to understand better how the educational system in the United States
compares to that in other countries. There are no penalties should you choose not to participate in this study. All of the
information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for
any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). Your responses will be combined with
those from other participants to produce summary statistics and reports.
This survey is estimated to take an average of 35 minutes, including time for reviewing instructions, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing burden to: Trends in
International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP),
550 12th St., SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
To begin the questionnaire, please click on the “Next” button. When navigating through the questionnaire, make sure to confirm
your responses by clicking on the “Next” or “Back” button. To go to a particular section or item, please click on the
corresponding link in the “Table of Contents”.
When you have completed the questionnaire, please click on the “Finish” button at the end of the last question in order to
submit your answers.
Thank you.
About You
1. What year did you start teaching?
Please type in a year.
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2. By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?
years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
3. Which of these describes you?
Click one circle only.
Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to say
4. How old are you?
Click one circle only.
Under 25
25–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60 or more
5. What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
Click one circle only.
Did not complete high school
High school graduate
(If you have not completed any college, you will be directed to #7)
Associate's degree (2-year college program)
Bachelor's degree (4-year college program)
Master's degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
6. During your college or university education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?
Click one circle for each line.
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Yes
a)
Mathematics
b)
Biology
c)
Physics
d)
Chemistry
e)
Earth Science
f)
Education–Mathematics
g)
Education–Science
h)
Education–General
i)
Other
No
School Emphasis on Academic Success
7. How would you characterize each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
a)
Teachers’ understanding of the
school’s curricular goals
b)
Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum
c)
Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement
d)
Teachers’ ability to inspire
students
e)
Parental involvement in school
activities
f)
Parental commitment to ensure
that students are ready to learn
High
Medium
Low
Very low
Low
Very low
7. (continued)
How would you
characterize each of the following within your school?
Click one circle for each line.
Very high
High
Medium
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g)
Parental expectations for student
achievement
h)
Parental support for student
achievement
i)
Students’ desire to do well in
school
j)
Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals
k)
Students’ respect for classmates
who excel academically
School Environment
8. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your current school?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I feel safe at this school
b)
This school’s security policies and practices
are sufficient
c)
The students behave in an orderly manner
d)
The students are respectful of the teachers
e)
The students respect school property
f)
This school has clear rules about student
conduct
g)
This school’s rules are enforced in a fair and
consistent manner
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
About Being a Teacher
9. How often do you have these feelings about being a teacher?
Click one circle for each line.
Very often
a)
I am content with my profession as a teacher
b)
I find my work full of meaning and purpose
c)
I am enthusiastic about my job
Often
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
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d)
My work inspires me
e)
I am proud of the work I do
f)
I feel appreciated as a teacher
g)
I enjoy the challenges of teaching
10. How much do you agree or disagree with the statements below?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
There are too many students in the classes
b)
I have too much material to cover in class
c)
I have too many teaching hours
d)
I need more time to prepare for class
e)
I need more time to assist individual students
f)
I feel too much pressure from parents
g)
I have difficulty keeping up with all of the
changes to the curriculum
h)
I have too many administrative tasks
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
About Teaching the TIMSS Class
11. How many students are in this class?
students
Type in the number.
12. How many eighth-grade students experience difficulties understanding spoken English?
students in this class
Type in the number.
13. How often do you do the following in teaching this class?
Click one circle for each line.
Every or
almost
every lesson
About half
the lessons
Some
lessons
Never
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a)
Relate the lesson to students’ daily lives
b)
Ask students to explain their answers
c)
Communicate goals or objectives for the lesson to
the students
d)
Ask students to complete challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond the instruction
e)
Encourage classroom discussions among students
f)
Link new content to students’ prior knowledge
g)
Ask students to decide their own problem solving
procedures
h)
Encourage students to express their ideas in class
14. In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class?
Click one circle for each line.
Not at all
a)
Students lacking prerequisite knowledge or skills
b)
Students suffering from lack of basic nutrition
c)
Students suffering from not enough sleep
d)
Students absent from class
e)
Disruptive students
f)
Uninterested students
g)
Distracted students
h)
Students with mental, emotional, or psychological impairment
i)
Students with difficulties understanding the language of
instruction
Some
A lot
Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
15. In a typical week, how much time do you spend teaching science to the students in this class?
minutes per week
Type in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into
minutes.
16. In teaching science to the students in this class, how often do you ask them to do the
following?
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Click one circle for each line.
Every or
almost
every lesson
a)
Listen to me explain new science content
b)
Observe natural phenomena and describe
what they see
c)
Watch me demonstrate an experiment or
investigation
d)
Read their textbooks or other resource
materials
e)
Memorize facts and principles
f)
Use scientific formulas and laws to solve
routine problems
g)
Do field work outside of class
h)
Work in mixed ability groups
i)
Work in same ability groups
About half
the lessons
Some
lessons
Never
17. Which best describes the science course you are teaching to the class with the TIMSS
students?
Click one circle only.
General science (several content areas of science taught separately)
Integrated science (several content areas of science combined and taught together throughout the year)
Life science (e.g., biology, ecosystems, human health)
Physical science (e.g., physics or chemistry)
Earth science (e.g., geology, Earth and the solar system, fossils)
18. How much emphasis do you place on the following when teaching science to students in this
class?
Click one circle for each line.
A lot
a)
Encouraging students to ask questions about scientific
phenomena
b)
Having students predict the outcomes of experiments or
Some
None
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investigations
c)
Having students discuss variation in data from experiments or
investigations
d)
Having students use multiple sources of evidence to explain
scientific phenomena
e)
Having students create representations (e.g., models, graphs)
to explain scientific phenomena
f)
Having students use scientific concepts to explain phenomena
g)
Having students argue about science questions
19. A. How often do you provide opportunities for students to do the following when teaching this
class?
Click one circle for each line.
Once a
week or
more
a)
Experiments or investigations that are carried
out in a single lesson
b)
Experiments or investigations that are carried
out over a series of lessons
c)
Hands-on activities to explore science concepts
d)
Experiments with a prescribed set of steps to
answer a given question
e)
Experiments where students determine their
own procedures to answer a given question
Once or
twice a
month
Once or twice
every few
months
Never or
almost
never
19. B. How often do you go to a separate science laboratory when conducting experiments or
investigations with students in this class?
Click one circle only.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost never
Using Digital Devices for Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
20. A. Do the students in this class have digital devices (including computers, tablets, or
smartphones) available to use during science lessons?
Click one circle only.
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Yes
No
20. B. What access do the students have to digital devices?
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
a)
The class has digital devices for each student to use
b)
The class has digital devices that students can share
c)
The school has digital devices that the class can use sometimes
d)
Students bring their own digital devices
No
C. How often do you have students use digital devices during science instruction?
Click one circle only.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never or almost never
20. D. How often do you ask the students in your class to use digital devices to do these science
activities?
Click one circle for each line.
At least once a
week
a)
Solve extended or contextualized
problems
b)
Create graphs, tables, or other data
displays
c)
Play games involving science
concepts
d)
Conduct virtual experiments or
other simulations
e)
Read the textbook or watch
instructional videos
Once or twice a
month
A few times a
year
Never or almost
never
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21. How much do each of these keep you from incorporating digital devices into science
instruction?
Click one circle for each line.
Not at all
a)
Not knowing how to use digital devices to improve student
learning
b)
Not enough access to digital devices
c)
Keeping students on task when the class is using digital devices
d)
Lack of technical support from the school
Somewhat
A lot
Science Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
22. The following list includes topics and concepts addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose
the response that best describes when each topic or concept is taught for students in this class.
If a topic or concept was in the curriculum before eighth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this
year”. If you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the
eighth-grade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly
taught
before this
year
A. Biology
a)
Defining characteristics of major taxonomic groups of organisms
b)
Structures and functions of major organs and organ systems
c)
How animals maintain stable body conditions
d)
Major structures and functions in plant and animal cells
e)
Basic processes of photosynthesis
f)
Basic processes of cellular respiration
g)
Life cycles of mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, and plants
h)
Processes for reproduction and inheritance in plants and animals
i)
How variation in traits relates to natural selection and changes in
life on Earth over time
j)
Interpreting food web diagrams and the flow of energy in
ecosystems
Mostly taught
this year
Not yet
taught
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k)
Cycling of water, oxygen, and carbon through ecosystems
l)
Predation, competition, and symbiosis in ecosystems
m)
How changes in an ecosystem affect the populations of
organisms that live there
n)
How human actions can positively or negatively impact the
environment
o)
How to prevent transmission of common diseases among
humans
p)
Importance of diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices for maintaining
good human health
22. (continued)
Choose the response that best describes when each topic or concept is taught for students in this
class.
If a topic or concept was in the curriculum before eighth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this
year”. If you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the
eighth-grade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly
taught
before this
year
B. Chemistry
a)
Structure of atoms (i.e., protons, neutrons, electrons) and
molecules
b)
Differences among elements, compounds, and mixtures
c)
How to interpret the periodic table of elements
d)
Classifying matter according to physical and chemical properties
e)
Methods for separating mixtures
f)
Solution concentration and rate of dissolving
g)
Properties of acids and bases
h)
Matter and energy in chemical reactions, including evidence of
chemical change
i)
How to change the rate of chemical reactions
j)
Chemical bonds (e.g., role of electrons)
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
22. (continued)
Choose the response that best describes when each topic or concept is taught for students in this
class.
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If a topic or concept was in the curriculum before eighth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this
year”. If you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the
eighth-grade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
Mostly
taught
before this
year
C. Physics
a)
Separation and motion of atoms/molecules in solids, liquids, and gases
b)
Characteristics of matter and energy during state changes
c)
Types of energy (e.g., kinetic, potential, thermal) and examples of energy
transformations
d)
Thermal conductivity and the transfer of thermal energy between objects
of different temperatures
e)
Reflection, refraction, or absorption of light
f)
Characteristics of sound (i.e., amplitude, frequency) and its transmission,
reflection, and absorption
g)
Electrical conductors and simple electrical circuits
h)
Polarity, strength, and uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets
i)
Speed as distance changing over time
j)
Acceleration as speed changing over time
k)
Effects of common forces on speed and direction of motion
l)
Density and buoyancy
m)
Functioning of simple machines (e.g., levers, inclined planes, pulleys)
Mostly
taught
this year
Not yet
taught
22. (continued)
Choose the response that best describes when each topic or concept is taught for students in this
class.
If a topic or concept was in the curriculum before eighth grade, choose “Mostly taught before this
year”. If you have taught a topic this year, choose “Mostly taught this year”. If a topic is not in the
eighth-grade curriculum for this year or you have not yet taught a topic, choose “Not yet taught”.
Click one circle for each line.
D. Earth Science
Mostly
taught
Mostly
taught
Not yet
taught
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before
this year
a)
Earth’s structure and distribution of water on its surface
b)
Gases present in Earth’s atmosphere and their relative abundance
c)
Changes in temperature and pressure based on altitude
d)
How geological events impact Earth’s surface
e)
Processes in the rock cycle (e.g., lava cooling, weathering)
f)
How fossils form and what they show about Earth’s history
g)
Processes in Earth’s water cycle
h)
Differences between weather and climate and geographic factors affecting
climate
i)
Evidence for climate change
j)
Use and conservation of Earth’s resources, including land, water, and
renewable and nonrenewable energy sources
k)
Phenomena caused by the motion of Earth and the Moon (e.g., seasons,
tides, Moon phases)
l)
The Sun as a star and physical features of the Earth, Moon, and other
planets
this
year
Science Homework for the TIMSS Class
23. A. How often do you usually assign science homework to the students in this class?
Click one circle only.
I do not assign science homework
Less than once a week
1 or 2 times a week
3 or 4 times a week
Every day
23. B. How often do you do the following with the science homework assignments for this class?
Click one circle for each line.
Always or
almost
always
a)
Correct assignments and give feedback to students
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
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b)
Have students correct their own homework
c)
Discuss the homework in class
d)
Monitor whether or not the homework was completed
e)
Use the homework to contribute towards students’ grades or
marks
Science Assessment of the TIMSS Class
24. How much importance do you place on these strategies to assess students’ learning in
science?
Click one circle for each line.
A lot
a)
Observing students as they work
b)
Asking students to answer questions during class
c)
Short, regular written assessments
d)
Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
e)
Long-term projects
Some
None
25. About how often do eighth-grade students in this class take science tests on computers or
tablets?
Click one circle only.
More than once a month
Once a month
Twice a year
Once a year
Never
Professional Development to Teach Science
26.
A. In the past two years, have
you participated in
professional development in
any of the following?
B. Do you need future
professional development in
any of the following?
Click one circle for each line.
Click one circle for each line.
Yes
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No
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a)
Science content
b)
Science pedagogy/instruction
c)
Science curriculum
d)
Integrating technology into science
instruction
e)
Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills
f)
Science assessment
g)
Addressing individual students' needs
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have put into completing this questionnaire.
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Student Questionnaire - Grade 4
Directions
In this questionnaire, you will find questions about you and what you think. For each question, you
should choose the answer you think is best.
Let us take a few minutes to practice the kinds of questions you will answer in this questionnaire.
Examples
Example 1
Example 1 is one kind of question you will find in this questionnaire.
Do you go to school?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
Example 2
Example 2 is another kind of question you will find in this questionnaire.
How often do you do these things?
Click one circle for each line.
Every day
or almost
every day
a)
I talk with my friends
b)
I play sports
c)
I ride a skateboard
Once or
twice a
week
Once or
twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
Example 3
Example 3 is another kind of question you will find in this questionnaire.
What do you think? Tell how much you agree with these statements.
Click one circle for each line.
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Agree
a lot
a)
Watching movies is fun
b)
Ice cream tastes good
c)
Waking up early is difficult
d)
I enjoy doing chores
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
• Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.
• Click the circle next to or under your answer.
• Ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to answer.
• You may change your answers at any time before submitting the questionnaire.
About You
1. A. Which of these describes you?
Click one circle only.
Girl
Boy
Other
Prefer not to say
1. B. Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Click one circle only.
Yes, I am Hispanic or Latino
No, I am not Hispanic or Latino
1. C. Which of the following best describes you?
Check all that apply.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
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Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
2. When were you born?
a) Month
Click the circle next to the month you were born.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2. When were you born?
b) Year
Click the circle next to the year you were born.
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
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2015
2016
Other
3. A. How often do you speak English at home?
Click one circle only.
I always speak English at home
I almost always speak English at home
I sometimes speak English and sometimes speak another language at home
I never speak English at home
3. B. What language do you speak at home (other than English)?
Check all that apply.
Spanish
Other (please specify)
4. About how many books are there in your home? (Do not count magazines,
newspapers, or your school books.)
Click one circle only.
None or very few (0–10 books)
This shows 10 books
Enough to fill one shelf (11–25 books)
This shows 25 books
Enough to fill one bookcase (26–100 books)
This shows 100 books
Enough to fill two bookcases (101–200 books)
This shows 200 books
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Enough to fill three or more bookcases (more than 200)
This shows more than 200 books
5. Do you have any of these things at your home?
Click one circle for each
line.
Yes
a)
Your own computer or tablet
b)
A shared computer or tablet you can use
c)
Your own smartphone
d)
A shared smartphone you can use
e)
Access to the internet
f)
Study desk/table for your use
g)
Your own room
h)
A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox)
No
6. How many of the following devices are currently used in your home?
Click one circle for each line.
None
a)
Desktop or laptop computers
b)
Tablet devices (e.g., iPad, Surface
Pro, Kindle)
One
Two
Three or
more
7. Were your parents/guardians born in the United States?
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This question is about your Parent/Guardian A and Parent/Guardian B. If you have only one
parent/guardian, answer for Parent/Guardian A. If you have two parents/guardians, choose one for
Parent/Guardian A and the other for Parent/Guardian B.
A. Parent/Guardian A
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
I don’t know
Not applicable
B. Parent/Guardian B
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
I don’t know
Not applicable
8. Were you born in the United States?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
9. About how often are you absent from school?
Click one circle only.
Once a week
Once every two weeks
Once a month
Once every two months
Never or almost never
10. Have you ever repeated a grade in elementary school?
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Click one circle only.
Yes
No
11. How often do you feel this way when you arrive at school?
Click one circle for each line.
Every day
a)
I feel tired
b)
I feel hungry
Almost every day
Sometimes
Never
12. How much do you agree with these statements?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I can write and edit text on a
computer, tablet, or smartphone
b)
I can create school presentations
using a computer, tablet, or
smartphone
c)
I can create tables, charts, and
graphs using a computer, tablet, or
smartphone
d)
I can find information that I need
online
e)
I can tell if a website is trustworthy
f)
I can easily do new things on
computers, laptops, or smartphones
g)
I can help my friends or family
members with using their computers,
laptops, or smartphones
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
13. The next few questions ask for your opinion about different things, so
there are no right or wrong answers. How much do you agree or disagree with
the following statements?
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Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
You have a certain amount of intelligence and
you can’t really do much to change it.
b)
Your intelligence is something about you that you
can’t change very much.
c)
No matter who you are, you can change your
intelligence.
d)
You can learn new things, but you can’t really
change your basic intelligence.
e)
You can always change your intelligence.
f)
No matter how much intelligence you have, you
can always change it quite a bit.
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
14. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
Click one circle only.
No effort at all
Very little effort
Some effort
Quite a bit of effort
A lot of effort
Your School
15. What do you think about your school? Tell how much you
agree with these statements.
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I like being in school
b)
I feel safe when I am at school
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
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c)
I feel like I belong at this school
d)
Teachers at my school care about
me
e)
I am proud to go to this school
f)
I have friends at this school
g)
Students in this school respect me
h)
Students at this school like me the
way I am
16. During this school year, how often have other students from your school
done any of the following things to you in person, through messaging, or
through social media?
Click one circle for each line.
At least
once a
week
a)
Made fun of me or called me names
b)
Left me out of their games or
activities
c)
Spread lies about me
d)
Stole something from me
e)
Damaged something of mine on
purpose
f)
Hit or hurt me (e.g., shoving, hitting,
kicking)
g)
Made me do things I didn’t want to
do
h)
Sent me nasty or hurtful messages
online
i)
Shared nasty or hurtful messages
about me online
j)
Shared embarrassing photos of me
online
Once or
twice
a month
A few
times
a year
Never
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k)
Threatened me
Outside of School
17. The following questions ask about activities you do outside of school.
Click one circle for each
line.
Yes
a)
Do you play on a sports team outside of school?
b)
Do you often play a musical instrument outside of school?
c)
Are you studying something in a class outside of school?
d)
Do you belong to a club outside of school (like Boy/Girl Scouts,
4-H, or Boys and Girls Club)?
No
Mathematics in School
18. In mathematics lessons, how often do you work on problems on your
own?
Click one circle only.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
19. How much do you agree with these statements about learning
mathematics?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I enjoy learning mathematics
b)
I do not like doing mathematics
c)
Mathematics is boring
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
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d)
I learn many interesting things in
mathematics
e)
I like mathematics
f)
I like any schoolwork that involves
numbers
g)
I like to solve mathematics problems
h)
I look forward to mathematics
lessons
i)
Mathematics is one of my favorite
subjects
20. How much do you agree with these statements about your mathematics
lessons?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
My teacher makes it clear what we
should learn in each lesson
b)
My teacher is easy to understand
c)
My teacher has clear answers to my
questions
d)
My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics
e)
My teacher does a variety of things
to help us learn
f)
My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand
g)
My teacher gives me helpful
feedback on my work
h)
My teacher asks me to show what I
have learned
i)
My teacher asks me to explain my
answers
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
21. How often do these things happen 80in your mathematics lessons?
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Click one circle for each line.
Every or
almost
every
lesson
a)
Students don’t listen to what the
teacher says
b)
There is too much noise for students
to work well
c)
My teacher has to wait a long time
for students to be quiet
d)
Students interrupt the teacher
e)
Students do not follow the classroom
rules
f)
Other students’ behavior makes it
hard for me to concentrate
About
half
the
lessons
Some
lessons
Never
22. How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I usually do well in mathematics
b)
Mathematics is harder for me than
for many of my classmates
c)
I am just not good at mathematics
d)
Mathematics is easy for me
e)
I am good at working out difficult
mathematics problems
f)
I am good at explaining mathematics
to others
g)
Mathematics is harder for me than
any other subject
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
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h)
Mathematics makes me confused
Science in School
23. In science lessons, how often does your teacher ask you to conduct
science experiments?
Click one circle only.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never
24. How much do you agree with these statements about learning science?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I enjoy learning science
b)
I do not like doing science
c)
Science is boring
d)
I learn many interesting things in
science
e)
I like science
f)
I look forward to learning science in
school
g)
Science teaches me how things in
the world work
h)
I like to do science experiments
i)
Science is one of my favorite
subjects
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
25. How much do you agree with these statements about your science
lessons?
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Agree
a lot
a)
My teacher makes it clear what we
should learn in each lesson
b)
My teacher is easy to understand
c)
My teacher has clear answers to my
questions
d)
My teacher is good at explaining
science
e)
My teacher does a variety of things
to help us learn
f)
My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand
g)
My teacher gives me helpful
feedback on my work
h)
My teacher asks me to show what I
have learned
i)
My teacher asks me to explain my
answers
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
26. How often do these things happen in your science lessons?
Click one circle for each line.
Every or
almost
every
lesson
a)
Students don’t listen to what the
teacher says
b)
There is too much noise for students
to work well
c)
My teacher has to wait a long time
for students to be quiet
d)
Students interrupt the teacher
e)
Students do not follow the classroom
About
half
the
lessons
Some
lessons
Never
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rules
f)
Other students’ behavior makes it
hard for me to concentrate
27. How much do you agree with these statements about science?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I usually do well in science
b)
Science is harder for me than for
many of my classmates
c)
I am just not good at science
d)
Science is easy for me
e)
I am good at explaining science to
others
f)
Science is harder for me than any
other subject
g)
Science makes me confused
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
28. Are you preparing for or have you participated in a science club, a science
fair, or a science competition?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
Thank you!
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Student Questionnaire - Grade 8
In this questionnaire, you will find questions about yourself. Some questions ask for facts while other
questions ask for your opinion.
Each question is followed by a number of answers. Click the circle next to or under the answer of
your choice as shown in Examples 1, 2, and 3.
Examples
Example 1
Do you go to school?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
Example 2
How often do you do these things?
Click one circle for each line.
Every day
or almost
every day
a)
I talk with my friends
b)
I play sports
c)
I ride a skateboard
Once or
twice a
week
Once or
twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
Example 3
What do you think? Tell how much you agree with these statements.
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a little
Agree
a lot
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
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a)
Watching movies is fun
b)
Ice cream tastes good
c)
Waking up early is difficult
d)
I enjoy doing chores
• Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.
• Click the circle next to or under your answer.
• Ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to answer.
• You may change your answers at any time before submitting the questionnaire.
About You
1. A. Which of these describes you?
Click one circle only.
Girl
Boy
Other
Prefer not to say
1. B. Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Click one circle only.
Yes, I am Hispanic or Latino
No, I am not Hispanic or Latino
1. C. Which of the following best describes you?
Check all that apply.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
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Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
2. When were you born?
a) Month
Click the circle next to the month you were born.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2. When were you born?
b) Year
Click the circle next to the year you were born.
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
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2011
2012
2013
Other
3. A. How often do you speak English at home?
Click one circle only.
Always
Almost always
Sometimes
Never
3. B. What language do you speak at home (other than English)?
Check all that apply.
Spanish
Other (please specify)
4. About how many books are there in your home? (Do not count magazines,
newspapers, or your school books.)
Click one circle only.
None or very few
(0–10 books)
Enough to fill one shelf
(11–25 books)
Enough to fill one bookcase
(26–100 books)
Enough to fill two bookcases
(101–200 books)
Enough to fill three or more bookcases
(more than 200)
5. Do you have any of these things at your home?
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Click one circle for each
line.
Yes
a)
Your own computer or tablet
b)
A shared computer or tablet you can use
c)
Your own smartphone
d)
A shared smartphone you can use
e)
Access to the internet
f)
Study desk/table for your use
g)
Your own room
h)
A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox)
No
6. How many of the following devices are currently used in your home?
Click one circle for each line.
None
a)
Desktop or laptop computers
b)
Tablet devices (e.g., iPad, Surface
Pro, Kindle)
One
Two
Three or
more
The following questions are about your Parent/Guardian A and
Parent/Guardian B. If you have only one parent/guardian, answer for
Parent/Guardian A. If you have two parents/guardians, choose one for
Parent/Guardian A and the other for Parent/Guardian B.
7. What is the highest level of education completed by your
parents/guardians?
Click one circle in each
column.
Parent /
Guardian A
Parent /
Guardian B
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Less than high school
Some high school
High school graduate
Associate's degree (2-year college program)
Bachelor's degree (4-year college program)
Master's degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer,
minister)
Doctorate (Ph.D, Ed.D.)
I don’t know
Not applicable
8. How far in your education do you expect to go?
Click one circle only.
Finish middle school
Finish high school
Finish Associate's degree (2-year college program)
Finish Bachelor's degree (4-year college program)
Finish Master's degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
Finish Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
9. Were your parents/guardians born in the United States?
A. Parent/Guardian A
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
I don’t know
Not applicable
B. Parent/Guardian B
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Click one circle only.
Yes
No
I don’t know
Not applicable
10. A. Were you born in the United States?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
10. B. If you were not born in the United States, how old were you when you
came to the United States?
Click one circle only.
Older than 10 years old
5 to 10 years old
Younger than 5 years old
11. About how often are you absent from school?
Click one circle only.
Once a week
Once every two weeks
Once a month
Once every two months
Never or almost never
12. Have you ever repeated a grade?
Click one circle for each
line.
Yes
a)
In elementary school
No
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b)
In middle or junior high school
13. How often do you feel this way when you arrive at school?
Click one circle for each line.
Every day
a)
I feel tired
b)
I feel hungry
Almost every day
Sometimes
Never
14. How often do you use the internet to do the following tasks for
mathematics or science schoolwork (including classroom tasks, homework,
and studying outside of class)?
Click one circle for each line.
At least
once
a week
a)
Access the textbook or other course materials
b)
Access assignments posted online by my teacher
c)
Collaborate with classmates on assignments or
projects
d)
Ask my teacher questions
e)
Find information, articles, or tutorials about
mathematics or science
f)
Access learning games or activities related to
mathematics or science
Once or
twice
a month
Never or
almost
never
15. How much do you agree with these statements?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
I can write and edit text on a
computer, tablet, or smartphone
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b)
I can create school presentations
using a computer, tablet, or
smartphone
c)
I can create tables, charts, and
graphs using a computer, tablet, or
smartphone
d)
I can find information that I need
online
e)
I can tell if a website is trustworthy
f)
I can easily do new things on
computers, laptops, or smartphones
g)
I can help my friends or family
members with using their computers,
laptops, or smartphones
16. The next few questions ask for your opinion about different things, so
there are no right or wrong answers. How much do you agree or disagree with
the following statements?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
You have a certain amount of intelligence and
you can’t really do much to change it.
b)
Your intelligence is something about you that you
can’t change very much.
c)
No matter who you are, you can change your
intelligence.
d)
You can learn new things, but you can’t really
change your basic intelligence.
e)
You can always change your intelligence.
f)
No matter how much intelligence you have, you
can always change it quite a bit.
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
17. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
Click one circle only.
No effort at all
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Very little effort
Some effort
Quite a bit of effort
A lot of effort
Your School
18. What do you think about your school? Tell how much you agree with these
statements.
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I like being in school
b)
I feel safe when I am at school
c)
I feel like I belong at this school
d)
Teachers at this school care about
me
e)
I am proud to go to this school
f)
I have friends at this school
g)
Students in this school respect me
h)
Students at this school like me the
way I am
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
19. During this school year, how often have other students from your school
done any of the following things to you in person, through messaging, or
through social media?
Click one circle for each line.
At
least
once
a
week
Once
or
twice
a
month
A
few
times
a
year
Never
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a)
Said mean things about my physical appearance
(e.g., my hair, my size)
b)
Spread lies about me
c)
Shared my secrets with others
d)
Refused to talk to me
e)
Said hurtful things to or about me because of my
cultural background (e.g., race, ethnicity, religion)
f)
Stole something from me
g)
Made me do things I didn’t want to do
h)
Sent me nasty or hurtful messages online
i)
Shared nasty or hurtful things about me online
j)
Shared embarrassing photos of me online
k)
Threatened me
l)
Physically hurt me
m)
Excluded me from their group (e.g., parties,
messaging)
n)
Damaged something of mine on purpose
Mathematics in School
20. In mathematics lessons, how often do you work on problems on your
own?
Click one circle only.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
21. How much do you agree with these statements about learning
mathematics?
Click one circle for each line.
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Agree
a lot
a)
I enjoy learning mathematics
b)
I do not like doing mathematics
c)
Mathematics is boring
d)
I learn many interesting things in
mathematics
e)
I like mathematics
f)
I like any schoolwork that involves
numbers
g)
I like to solve mathematics problems
h)
I look forward to mathematics class
i)
Mathematics is one of my favorite
subjects
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
22. How much do you agree with these statements about your mathematics
lessons?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
My teacher makes it clear what we
should learn in each lesson
b)
My teacher is easy to understand
c)
My teacher has clear answers to my
questions
d)
My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics
e)
My teacher does a variety of things
to help us learn
f)
My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand
g)
My teacher gives me helpful
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
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feedback on my work
h)
My teacher asks me to show what I
have learned
i)
My teacher asks me to explain my
answers
j)
My teacher asks us to apply what we
have learned in new situations
23. How often do these things happen in your mathematics lessons?
Click one circle for each line.
Every or
almost
every
lesson
a)
Students don’t listen to what the teacher
says
b)
There is too much noise for students to
work well
c)
My teacher has to wait a long time for
students to be quiet
d)
Students interrupt the teacher
e)
Students do not follow the classroom
rules
f)
Other students’ behavior makes it hard
for me to concentrate
About
half
the
lessons
Some
lessons
Never
24. How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I usually do well in mathematics
b)
Mathematics is harder for me than
for many of my classmates
c)
Mathematics is not one of my
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
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strengths
d)
Mathematics is easy for me
e)
I am good at working out difficult
mathematics problems
f)
I am good at explaining mathematics
to others
g)
Mathematics is harder for me than
any other subject
h)
Mathematics makes me confused
25. How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I think learning mathematics will help
me in my daily life
b)
I need mathematics to learn other
school subjects
c)
I need to do well in mathematics to
get into the college or university of
my choice
d)
I need to do well in mathematics to
get the job I want
e)
I would like a job that involves using
mathematics
f)
It is important to learn about
mathematics to get ahead in the
world
g)
Learning mathematics will give me
more job opportunities when I am an
adult
h)
My parents think that it is important
that I do well in mathematics
i)
It is important to do well in
mathematics
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
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Science in School
26. In science lessons, how often does your teacher ask you to conduct
science experiments?
Click one circle only.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never
27. How much do you agree with these statements about learning science?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I enjoy learning science
b)
I do not like doing science
c)
Science is boring
d)
I learn many interesting things in
science
e)
I like science
f)
I look forward to learning science in
school
g)
Science teaches me how things in
the world work
h)
I like to conduct science experiments
i)
Science is one of my favorite
subjects
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
28. How much do you agree with these statements about your science
lessons?
Click one circle for each line.
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Agree
a lot
a)
My teacher makes it clear what we
should learn in each lesson
b)
My teacher is easy to understand
c)
My teacher has clear answers to my
questions
d)
My teacher is good at explaining
science
e)
My teacher does a variety of things
to help us learn
f)
My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand
g)
My teacher gives me helpful
feedback on my work
h)
My teacher asks me to show what I
have learned
i)
My teacher asks me to explain my
answers
j)
My teacher asks us to apply what we
have learned in new situations
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
29. How often do these things happen in your science lessons?
Click one circle for each line.
Every
or
almost
every
lesson
a)
Students don’t listen to what the teacher
says
b)
There is too much noise for students to
work well
c)
My teacher has to wait a long time for
students to be quiet
About
half
the
lessons
Some
lessons
Never
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d)
Students interrupt the teacher
e)
Students do not follow the classroom
rules
f)
Other students’ behavior makes it hard for
me to concentrate
30. How much do you agree with these statements about science?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I usually do well in science
b)
Science is more difficult for me than
for many of my classmates
c)
Science is not one of my strengths
d)
Science is easy for me
e)
I am good at working out difficult
science problems
f)
I am good at explaining science to
others
g)
Science is harder for me than any
other subject
h)
Science makes me confused
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
31. How much do you agree with these statements about science?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)
I think learning science will help me
in my daily life
b)
I need science to learn other school
subjects
c)
I need to do well in science to get
into the college or university of my
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Disagree
a lot
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choice
d)
I need to do well in science to get
the job I want
e)
I would like a job that involves using
science
f)
It is important to learn about science
to get ahead in the world
g)
Learning science will give me more
job opportunities when I am an adult
h)
My parents think that it is important
that I do well in science
i)
It is important to do well in science
32. In this school year, are you preparing for or have you participated in any of
the following activities?
Click one circle for each
line.
Yes
a)
Science fair
b)
Science club
c)
Science competition
No
Homework
33. How often does your teacher give you homework in each of the following
subjects?
Click one circle for each line.
Every
day
a)
Mathematics
b)
Science
3 or 4
times
a week
1 or 2
times
a week
Less than
once a
week
Never
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Outside of School
34. The following questions ask about activities you do outside of school.
Click one circle for each
line.
Yes
a)
Do you play on a sports team outside of school?
b)
Do you often play a musical instrument outside of school?
c)
Are you studying something in a class outside of school?
d)
Do you belong to a club outside of school (like Boy/Girl Scouts,
4-H, or Boys and Girls Club)?
No
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| File Type | application/pdf |
| Subject | Math and Science |
| Author | Westat and NCES |
| File Modified | 2022-01-25 |
| File Created | 2021-05-11 |