Appendix C TIMSS MainStudy International Questionnaire 0695 v20

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS 2023) Main Study International Questionnaire

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Trends in International Mathematics and
Science Study (TIMSS) 2023
Main Study International Questionnaire

OMB #1850-0695 v.20

Appendix C: Questionnaires

Submitted by
National Center for Education Statistics
Institute of Education Sciences
U.S. Department of Education

October 2022

Contents
School Questionnaire Grade 4 ................................................................................... 1
School Questionnaire Grade 8 ................................................................................. 11
Teacher Questionnaire Grade 4 ............................................................................... 20
Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire Grade 8 ......................................................... 39
Science Teacher Questionnaire Grade 8 .................................................................. 51
Student Questionnaire Grade 4 ................................................................................ 66
Student Questionnaire Grade 8 ................................................................................ 82

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Appendix C – Page i

TIMSS 2023 - Grade 4 - Data Collection - English (United States)
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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
more than 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.
It is estimated that you will need approximately 30 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and effort
that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
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 20, 2023?
students
Type in the number.

2. What is the total enrollment of fourth-grade students in your school as of March 20, 2023?
students
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
Appendix C – Page 1

11 to 25%

26 to 50%

More than
50%

Come from economically affluent homes

4. Around the 1st of October 2022, what percentage of students at this school were eligible to
receive free or reduced-price lunches through the National School Lunch Program?
percentage of students
Type in the number.

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%

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
Appendix C – Page 2

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
5 1/2 days
5 days
4 1/2 days
4 days
Other

Resources and Technology

Appendix C – Page 3

9. How many computers (including tablets) does your school have for use by fourth-grade
students?
computers
Type in the number.

10. Does your school have a science laboratory that can be used by fourth-grade students?
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

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)

Supplies (e.g., papers, pencils, materials)

School buildings and grounds

Heating/cooling and lighting systems

Instructional space (e.g., classrooms)

Technologically competent staff

Audio-visual resources for delivery of

Not at all

Appendix C – Page 4

A little

Some

A lot

instruction (e.g., interactive white boards,
digital projectors)
h)

Digital devices for student use

Resources for students with disabilities

13. (continued)
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.

B. Resources for Mathematics Instruction

Not at all

Teachers with a specialization in mathematics

Computer software/applications for
mathematics instruction

Library resources relevant to mathematics
instruction

Calculators for mathematics instruction

Concrete objects or materials to help students
understand quantities or procedures

A little

Some

A lot

Click one circle for each line.

C. Resources for Science Instruction

Not at all

Teachers with a specialization in science

Computer software/applications for science
instruction

Library resources relevant to science
instruction

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

High

Appendix C – Page 5

Medium

Low

Very low

Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum

Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement

Teachers’ ability to inspire
students

Parental involvement in school
activities

Parental commitment to ensure
that students are ready to learn

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

Parental support for student
achievement

Students’ desire to do well in
school

Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals

Students’ respect for classmates
who excel academically

High

Medium

Low

Very low

School Emphasis on Environmental Sustainability
15. How much do you agree with these statements?
Click one circle for each line.

Agree a lot
a)

This school has a shared vision about its role in
supporting environmental sustainability

This school regularly reviews its practices to make
them more environmentally sustainable

There is a schoolwide approach to teaching
environmental sustainability to students
Appendix C – Page 6

Agree a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

This school teaches students to appreciate the natural
environment

This school teaches students how to take action to
protect the natural environment

This school encourages teachers to learn about
teaching environmental sustainability

This school promotes environmental sustainability
within the community

This school promotes participation in networks or
projects related to environmental sustainability

School Discipline and Safety
16. 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

Absenteeism (i.e., unjustified absences)

Classroom disturbance

Cheating

Profanity

Vandalism

Theft

Intimidation or verbal abuse among students
(including texting, emailing, etc.)

Physical fights among students

Intimidation or verbal abuse of teachers or
staff
(including texting, emailing, etc.)

Minor
problem

Moderate
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

Minor
problem

Appendix C – Page 7

Moderate
problem

Serious
problem

Arriving late or leaving early

Absenteeism

School Readiness
18. 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%
a)

Recognize most of the letters of the alphabet

Read some words

Read sentences

Write letters of the alphabet

Write their names

Write words other than their names

25–50%

51–75%

More
than 75%

18. (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

Recognize written numbers from 1-10

Recognize written numbers higher than 10

Write numbers from 1-10

Do simple addition

Do simple subtraction

25–50%

51–75%

More
than 75%

Principal's Experience and Education
19. By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been a principal altogether?
years
Appendix C – Page 8

Please round to the nearest whole number.

20. 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.

21. 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.)

22. Do you hold the following qualifications or credentials in educational leadership?
Click one circle for each line.

Yes
a)

Principal Certification

Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)

Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)

COVID-19 Pandemic
23. 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

2020 – 2021 school year

2021 – 2022 school year

2022 – 2023 school year

Less than 1
month

1 to 3
months

4 to 6
months

Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have put into completing this questionnaire.

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More than 6
months

Appendix C – Page 10

TIMSS 2023 - Grade 8 - Data Collection - English (United States)
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School Questionnaire

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.

It is estimated that you will need approximately 30 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and effort
that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution.

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 20, 2023?
students
Type in the number.

2. What is the total enrollment of eighth-grade students in your school as of March 20, 2023?
students
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
Appendix C – Page 11

11 to 25%

26 to 50%

More than
50%

Come from economically affluent homes

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

15,001 to 30,000 people
3,001 to 15,000 people
3,000 people or fewer

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
5 1/2 days
5 days
4 1/2 days
4 days
Other

Resources and Technology

Appendix C – Page 13

9. How many computers (including tablets) does your school have for use by eighth-grade
students?
computers
Type in the number.

10. Does your school have a science laboratory that can be used by eighth-grade students?
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

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)

Supplies (e.g., papers, pencils, materials)

School buildings and grounds

Heating/cooling and lighting systems

Instructional space (e.g., classrooms)

Technologically competent staff

Audio-visual resources for delivery of

Not at all

Appendix C – Page 14

A little

Some

A lot

instruction (e.g., interactive white boards,
digital projectors)
h)

Digital devices for student use

Resources for students with disabilities

13. (continued)
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.

B. Resources for Mathematics Instruction

Not at all

Teachers with a specialization in mathematics

Computer software/applications for
mathematics instruction

Library resources relevant to mathematics
instruction

Calculators for mathematics instruction

Concrete objects or materials to help students
understand quantities or procedures

A little

Some

A lot

Click one circle for each line.

C. Resources for Science Instruction

Not at all

Teachers with a specialization in science

Computer software/applications for science
instruction

Library resources relevant to science
instruction

Calculators for science instruction

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

High

Appendix C – Page 15

Medium

Low

Very low

Teachers’ understanding of the
school’s curricular goals

Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum

Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement

Teachers’ ability to inspire
students

Parental involvement in school
activities

Parental commitment to ensure
that students are ready to learn

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

Parental support for student
achievement

Students’ desire to do well in
school

Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals

Students’ respect for classmates
who excel academically

High

Medium

Low

Very low

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

The school has initiatives to promote student
interest in mathematics and science (e.g.,
student clubs, competitions)
Appendix C – Page 16

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

The school provides special activities in
mathematics and science for interested
students

The school emphasizes the importance of
studying mathematics and science in the
future

School Emphasis on Environmental Sustainability
16. How much do you agree with these statements about your school?
Click one circle for each line.

Agree a lot
a)

This school has a shared vision about its role in
supporting environmental sustainability

This school regularly reviews its practices to make
them more environmentally sustainable

There is a schoolwide approach to teaching
environmental sustainability to students

This school teaches students to appreciate the natural
environment

This school teaches students how to take action to
protect the natural environment

This school encourages teachers to learn about
teaching environmental sustainability

This school promotes environmental sustainability
within the community

This school promotes participation in networks or
projects related to environmental sustainability

Agree a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

School Discipline and Safety
17. 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

Absenteeism (i.e., unjustified absences)

Classroom disturbance

Minor
problem

Appendix C – Page 17

Moderate
problem

Serious
problem

Cheating

Profanity

Vandalism

17. (continued)
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
g)

Theft

Intimidation or verbal abuse among students
(including texting, emailing, etc.)

Physical injury to students

Intimidation or verbal abuse of teachers or
staff (including texting, emailing, etc.)

Physical injury to teachers or staff

Minor
problem

Moderate
problem

Serious
problem

18. 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

Absenteeism

Minor
problem

Moderate
problem

Serious
problem

Principal's Experience and Education
19. 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.

20. 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.

21. What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
Appendix C – Page 18

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.)

22. Do you hold the following qualifications or credentials in educational leadership?
Click one circle for each line.

Yes
a)

Principal Certification

Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)

Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)

COVID-19 Pandemic
23. 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

2020 – 2021 school year

2021 – 2022 school year

2022 – 2023 school year

Less than
1 month

1 to 3

months

4 to 6

months

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Appendix C – Page 19

More than
6 months

TIMSS 2023 - Grade 4 - Data Collection - English (United States)
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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
more than 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.
It is estimated that you will need approximately 35 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and effort
that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
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.” For some questions, you will be automatically taken to the appropriate next
question based on your response.
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.

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

Appendix C – Page 20

Another gender

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 Q7)

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
a)

Education—Primary/Elementary

Education—Secondary

Mathematics

Science

English

Other

Appendix C – Page 21

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

Science

Language/reading

Other subject

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

Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum

Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement

Teachers’ ability to inspire
students

Parental involvement in school
activities

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
g)

High

Parental expectations for student
achievement
Appendix C – Page 22

Medium

Parental support for student
achievement

Students’ desire to do well in
school

Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals

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

I feel safe at this school

This school’s security policies and practices
are sufficient

The students behave in an orderly manner

The students are respectful of the teachers

The students respect school property

This school has clear rules about student
conduct

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

I find my work full of meaning and purpose

I am enthusiastic about my job

My work inspires me
Appendix C – Page 23

Often

Sometimes

Never or

almost never

I am proud of the work I do

I feel appreciated as a teacher

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

There are too many students in the classes

I have too much material to cover in class

I have too many teaching hours

I need more time to prepare for class

I need more time to assist individual students

I feel too much pressure from parents

I have difficulty keeping up with all of the
changes to the curriculum

I have too many administrative tasks

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
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.
Appendix C – Page 24

Every
or
almost
every

lesson
a)

Relate the lesson to students’ daily lives

Ask students to explain their answers

Communicate goals or objectives for the lesson to
the students

Ask students to complete challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond the instruction

Encourage classroom discussions among students

Link new content to students’ prior knowledge

Ask students to decide their own problem solving
procedures

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

Students suffering from lack of basic nutrition

Students suffering from not enough sleep

Students absent from class

Disruptive students

Uninterested students

Distracted students

Students with mental, emotional, or psychological impairment

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
Appendix C – Page 25

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

Listen to me explain how to solve problems

Memorize rules, procedures, and facts

Practice procedures on their own

Apply what they have learned to new problem
situations on their own

Work problems together in the whole class with
direct guidance from me

Work in mixed ability groups

Work in same ability groups

About half
the lessons

Some

lessons

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

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.
Appendix C – Page 26

Never

Yes
a)

The class has digital devices for each student to use

The class has digital devices that students can share

The school has digital devices that the class can use sometimes

Students bring their own digital devices

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

Solve extended or contextualized
problems

Create graphs, tables, or other data
displays

Play games involving mathematics
calculations or concepts

Read the textbook or watch instructional
videos

Take a test

Once or twice
a month

A few times
a year

Never or
almost never

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
Appendix
C – Page 27

Somewhat

A lot

learning
b)

Not enough access to digital devices

Keeping students on task when the class is using digital devices

Lack of technical support from the school

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

Add and subtract up to 4-digit numbers

Multiply up to 3-digit by 1-digit and 2-digit by 2-digit numbers

Divide up to 3-digit by 1-digit numbers

Solve problems with odd/even numbers, multiples, or factors

Round or make estimations with whole numbers

Find the missing number or operation in a number sentence

Extend a number pattern or find the missing number in a
pattern

Represent, compare, and order fractions

Add and subtract simple fractions

Represent, compare, and order decimals up to two decimal
places

Add and subtract with decimals up to two decimal places

Mostly
taught

this year

Not yet
taught

20. (continued)

Choose the response
that best describes when each topic is taught for students in this class.

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

Add and subtract mass, volume, or time in appropriate units

Find perimeters of polygons

Find areas of shapes covered with squares or volumes of shapes filled with
cubes

Recognize and draw parallel and perpendicular lines

Compare and draw angles

Describe and draw common two-dimensional shapes (e.g., circles, triangles,
quadrilaterals)

Describe and draw common three-dimensional shapes (e.g., cubes,
rectangular solids, cones, cylinders, spheres)

Not yet
taught

Click one circle for each line.

Mostly taught
before this year

C. Data
a)

Read and interpret data displays

Create or complete data displays

Draw conclusions from two or more data sources

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?
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
Appendix C – Page 29

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

Discuss the homework in class

Monitor whether or not the homework was completed

Never or
almost never

Sometimes

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

Asking students to answer questions during class

Short, regular written assessments

Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)

Long-term projects

Some

None

Professional Development to Teach Mathematics
23.
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.

Yes
a)

Mathematics content

Mathematics pedagogy/instruction

Mathematics curriculum

Integrating technology into mathematics
Appendix C – Page 30

Yes

instruction
e)

Improving students’ critical thinking or
problem solving skills

Mathematics assessment

Addressing individual students’ needs

Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
24. 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.

25. In teaching science to the students in this class, how often do you ask them to do the
following?
Click one circle for each line.

Every or
almost
every
lesson
a)

Listen to me explain new science content

Observe natural phenomena such as the weather
or a plant growing and describe what they see

Watch me demonstrate an experiment or
investigation

Read their textbooks or other resource materials

Memorize facts and principles

Do field work outside the class

Work in mixed ability groups

Work in same ability groups
Appendix C – Page 31

About half
the lessons

Some

lessons

Never

26. 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

Having students predict the outcomes of experiments or
investigations

Having students create representations (e.g., models, graphs)
to explain scientific phenomena

Having students use scientific concepts to explain phenomena

Having students conduct experiments (hands-on or virtually)

Some

None

27. How often do you do the following when teaching this class?
Click one circle for each line.

At least
once a
week
a)

Develop students’ positive attitudes toward the
natural environment

Encourage students to use fewer resources (e.g.,
water, energy)

Discuss how student actions in and outside of
school can help the natural environment

Discuss environmental issues (e.g., climate,
endangered animals)

Once or
twice a
month

A few
times a
year

Never or
almost
never

28. Do you do these things to teach students about environmental issues and sustainability?
Click one circle for each line.

Yes
a)

Take students to visit natural areas (e.g., a pond or meadow)

Have students participate in environmentally responsible activities (e.g., pick up
trash)

Have students do research or projects on a particular environmental topic (e.g.,
pollution, climate)
Appendix C – Page 32

Provide opportunities for students to participate in outdoor environmental
education programs outside of school

29. How much do you agree or disagree that education about environmental sustainability should
be a priority for schools?
Click one circle only.
Agree a lot
Agree a little
Disagree a little
Disagree a lot

Using Digital Devices for Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
30. 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

30. 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

The class has digital devices that students can share

The school has digital devices that the class can use sometimes

Students bring their own digital devices

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

30. D. How often do you ask the students in your class to use digital devices to do these science
activities?
Appendix C – Page 33

Click one circle for each line.

At least once a
week
a)

Solve extended or contextualized
problems

Create graphs, tables, or other data
displays

Play games involving science
concepts

Conduct virtual experiments or other
simulations

Read the textbook or watch
instructional videos

Take a test

Once or twice a
month

A few times a
year

Never or
almost
never

31. 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

Not enough access to digital devices

Keeping students on task when the class is using digital devices

Lack of technical support from the school

Somewhat

A lot

Science Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
32. 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.”
Click one circle for each line.

A. Life Science

Appendix C – Page 34

Mostly
taught

before this
year

Mostly
taught

this year

Not yet
taught

Basic differences between living and nonliving things

Defining characteristics of major groups of living things

Functions of major structures in living things (e.g., roots in plants)

Life cycle stages of common plants and animals (e.g., flowering
plants, frogs)

Inherited characteristics of living things

How living things survive in their environments (e.g., physical
characteristics, behaviors)

How human actions impact the environment

Common ecosystems and their organisms (e.g., forest, desert)

Interpreting simple food chains

Competition within ecosystems

Ways for humans to maintain good health and avoid illness

32. (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

Grouping objects based on their physical properties

Examples of mixtures and how they can be separated (e.g.,
filtration, evaporation)

Magnetic attraction and repulsion

Examples of physical and chemical changes in everyday life

How to make solids dissolve faster in liquids (e.g., stirring, heating)

Mostly
taught

this year

Not yet
taught

32. (continued)

Choose the response
that best describes when each topic or concept is taught for students in this
Appendix C – Page 35

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

Sources of energy (e.g., the Sun, wind, water, coal, oil, and gas)

How light is related to shadows, reflections, and rainbows

How vibrations are related to sound

Movement of heat from hotter to cooler objects

Simple electrical circuits

How motion is affected by forces (e.g., gravity, pushing, pulling,
friction)

Examples of simple machines (e.g., levers, ramps)

Mostly
taught
this year

Not yet
taught

32. (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)

Earth’s resources and their use by humans

Renewable and nonrenewable resources

How wind and water change Earth’s surface over time

What fossils can show about Earth’s history
Appendix C – Page 36

Mostly
taught
this year

Not yet
taught

How weather changes day to day and with geographic location

Effects of increasing temperatures on Earth

Composition of the Solar System (the Sun, Earth, Moon, and other
planets)

How the Moon’s movement around the Earth changes its
appearance

How Earth’s rotation causes day and night

How Earth’s annual movement around the Sun causes seasons or
seasonal change

Science Homework for the TIMSS Class
33. 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

33. 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

Discuss the homework in class

Monitor whether or not the homework was completed

Sometimes

Never or

almost never

Science Assessment of the TIMSS Class
34. 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
Appendix C – Page 37

Some

None

Asking students to answer questions during class

Short, regular written assessments

Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)

Long-term projects

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.

Yes
a)

Science content

Science pedagogy/instruction

Science curriculum

Integrating technology into science
instruction

Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills

Science assessment

Addressing individual students’ needs

Integrating science with other subjects
(e.g., mathematics, technology)

Integrating environmentalism and
sustainability into science instruction

Appendix C – Page 38

Yes

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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
more than 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.
It is estimated that you will need approximately 35 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and effort
that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
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.” For some questions, you will be automatically taken to the appropriate next
question based on your response.
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.

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
Appendix C – Page 39

Male
Another gender

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 Q7)

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.

Yes
a)

Mathematics

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Earth Science

Education–Mathematics

Appendix C – Page 40

Education–Science

Education–General

Other

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

Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum

Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement

Teachers’ ability to inspire
students

Parental involvement in school
activities

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
g)

Parental expectations for student
achievement

Parental support for student
achievement

Students’ desire to do well in
school

Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals

Students’ respect for classmates
who excel academically

High

Appendix C – Page 41

Medium

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

This school’s security policies and practices
are sufficient

The students behave in an orderly manner

The students are respectful of the teachers

The students respect school property

This school has clear rules about student
conduct

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

I find my work full of meaning and purpose

I am enthusiastic about my job

My work inspires me

I am proud of the work I do

I feel appreciated as a teacher

I enjoy the challenges of teaching

Often

Sometimes

10. How much do you agree or disagree with the statements below?
Click one circle for each line.
Appendix C – Page 42

Never or

almost never

Agree
a lot
a)

There are too many students in the classes

I have too much material to cover in class

I have too many teaching hours

I need more time to prepare for class

I need more time to assist individual students

I feel too much pressure from parents

I have difficulty keeping up with all of the
changes to the curriculum

I have too many administrative tasks

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
a)

Relate the lesson to students’ daily lives

Ask students to explain their answers

Communicate goals or objectives for the lesson to
the students

Ask students to complete challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond the instruction

Encourage classroom discussions among students
Appendix C – Page 43

About half
the lessons

Some

lessons

Never

Link new content to students’ prior knowledge

Ask students to decide their own problem solving
procedures

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

Students suffering from lack of basic nutrition

Students suffering from not enough sleep

Students absent from class

Disruptive students

Uninterested students

Distracted students

Students with mental, emotional, or psychological impairment

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
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

Listen to me explain how to solve problems

Memorize rules, procedures, and facts
Appendix C – Page 44

About half
the lessons

Some

lessons

Never

Practice procedures on their own

Apply what they have learned to new problem
situations on their own

Work problems together in the whole class with
direct guidance from me

Work in mixed ability groups

Work in same ability groups

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

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
Appendix C – Page 45

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

The class has digital devices that students can share

The school has digital devices that the class can use sometimes

Students bring their own digital devices

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
a week
a)

Practice problems and procedures

Solve extended or contextualized
problems

Create graphs, tables, or other data
displays

Play games involving mathematics
calculations or concepts

Read the textbook or watch instructional
videos

Take a test

Once or twice
a month

A few times
a year

Never or
almost never

20. How much do each of these keep you from incorporating digital devices into mathematics
instruction?
Appendix C – Page 46

Click one circle for each line.

Not at all
a)

Not knowing how to use digital devices to improve student
learning

Not enough access to digital devices

Keeping students on task when the class is using digital devices

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

Find and use factors, multiples, positive powers, or square roots of
positive whole numbers

Compare fractions and decimals

Add, subtract, and multiply with fractions and decimals

Divide fractions and decimals by a whole number

Determine proportions and ratios

Find percentages and convert between percentages and
fractions/decimals

Mostly
taught

this year

Not yet
taught

Click one circle for each line.

Mostly
taught

before this
year

B. Algebra
Appendix C – Page 47

Mostly
taught

this year

Not yet
taught

Simplify and compare algebraic expressions

Solve simple linear equations

Solve simple linear inequalities

Solve simultaneous linear equations (two variables)

Write expressions, equations, or inequalities to represent problems

Interpret linear functions in graphs, tables, or words

Interpret simple non-linear functions (e.g., quadratic, cubic) in graphs,
tables, or words

Generalize linear and non-linear pattern relationships or sequences

21. (continued)

Choose the response
that best describes when each topic is taught for students in this class.

Mostly
taught
before

this year

C. Geometry and Measurement
a)

Read and plot points in the Cartesian plane

Recognize and draw different types of angles and lines

Use geometric properties of polygons to calculate lengths, perimeter, and
area (including the Pythagorean Theorem)

Determine the results of geometric translation, reflection, and rotation

Use properties of similar and congruent figures

Calculate surface area and volume of common three-dimensional shapes

Mostly
taught
this

year

Not yet
taught

Click one circle for each line.

Mostly taught
before this

year

D. Data and Probability
a)

Interpret data from one or more data sources

Represent data in graphs, charts, or plots
Appendix C – Page 48

Mostly
taught

this year

Not yet
taught

Calculate and interpret the mean or median of a data
distribution

Calculate probabilities of simple and compound events

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

Have students correct their own homework

Discuss the homework in class

Monitor whether or not the homework was completed

Use the homework to contribute towards students’ grades or
marks

Sometimes

Never or

almost never

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

Asking students to answer questions during class
Appendix C – Page 49

Some

None

Short, regular written assessments

Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)

Long-term projects

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.

Yes
a)

Mathematics content

Mathematics pedagogy/instruction

Mathematics curriculum

Integrating technology into mathematics
instruction

Improving students' critical thinking or
problem solving skills

Mathematics assessment

Addressing individual students’ needs

Appendix C – Page 50

Yes

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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
more than 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.
It is estimated that you will need approximately 35 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and effort
that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
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.” For some questions, you will be automatically taken to the appropriate next
question based on your response.
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.

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
Appendix C – Page 51

Male
Another gender

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 Q7)

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.

Yes
a)

Mathematics

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Earth Science

Education–Mathematics

Appendix C – Page 52

Education–Science

Education–General

Other

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

Teachers’ degree of success in
implementing the school’s
curriculum

Teachers’ expectations for
student achievement

Teachers’ ability to inspire
students

Parental involvement in school
activities

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
g)

Parental expectations for student
achievement

Parental support for student
achievement

Students’ desire to do well in
school

Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals

Students’ respect for classmates
who excel academically

High

Appendix C – Page 53

Medium

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

I feel safe at this school

This school’s security policies and practices
are sufficient

The students behave in an orderly manner

The students are respectful of the teachers

The students respect school property

This school has clear rules about student
conduct

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

I find my work full of meaning and purpose

I am enthusiastic about my job

My work inspires me

I am proud of the work I do

I feel appreciated as a teacher

I enjoy the challenges of teaching

Often

Sometimes

10. How much do you agree or disagree with the statements below?
Click one circle for each line.
Appendix C – Page 54

Never or

almost never

Agree
a lot
a)

There are too many students in the classes

I have too much material to cover in class

I have too many teaching hours

I need more time to prepare for class

I need more time to assist individual students

I feel too much pressure from parents

I have difficulty keeping up with all of the
changes to the curriculum

I have too many administrative tasks

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
a)

Relate the lesson to students’ daily lives

Ask students to explain their answers

Communicate goals or objectives for the lesson to
the students

Ask students to complete challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond the instruction

Encourage classroom discussions among students

Link new content to students’ prior knowledge
Appendix C – Page 55

About half
the lessons

Some
lessons

Never

Ask students to decide their own problem solving
procedures

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

Students suffering from lack of basic nutrition

Students suffering from not enough sleep

Students absent from class

Disruptive students

Uninterested students

Distracted students

Students with mental, emotional, or psychological impairment

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?
Click one circle for each line.

Every or
almost

every lesson
a)

Listen to me explain new science content

Observe natural phenomena and describe
what they see

Watch me demonstrate an experiment or
investigation
Appendix C – Page 56

About half
the lessons

Some

lessons

Never

Read their textbooks or other resource
materials

Memorize facts and principles

Use scientific formulas and laws to solve
routine problems

Do field work outside of class

Work in mixed ability groups

Work in same ability groups

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

Having students predict the outcomes of experiments or
investigations

Having students discuss variation in data from experiments or
investigations

Having students use multiple sources of evidence to explain
scientific phenomena

Having students create representations (e.g., models, graphs)
to explain scientific phenomena

Having students use scientific concepts to explain phenomena

Having students argue about science questions

Having students conduct experiments (hands-on or virtually)

Appendix C – Page 57

Some

None

19. How often do you do the following when teaching this class?
Click one circle for each line.

At least
once a
week
a)

Develop students’ positive attitudes toward the
natural environment

Encourage students to use fewer resources (e.g.,
water, energy)

Discuss how student actions in and outside of
school can help the natural environment

Discuss environmental issues (e.g., climate,
endangered animals)

Once or
twice a
month

A few
times a
year

Never or
almost
never

20. Do you do these things to teach students about environmental issues and sustainability?
Click one circle for each line.

Yes
a)

Take students to visit natural areas (e.g., a pond or meadow)

Have students participate in environmentally responsible activities (e.g., pick up
trash)

Have students do research or projects on a particular environmental topic (e.g.,
pollution, climate)

Provide opportunities for students to participate in outdoor environmental
education programs outside of school

21. How much do you agree or disagree that education about environmental sustainability should
be a priority for schools?
Click one circle only.
Agree a lot
Agree a little
Disagree a little
Disagree a lot

Using Digital Devices for Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
22. 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.

Appendix C – Page 58

Yes
No

22. 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

The class has digital devices that students can share

The school has digital devices that the class can use sometimes

Students bring their own digital devices

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

22. 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

Create graphs, tables, or other data
displays

Play games involving science
concepts

Conduct virtual experiments or
other simulations

Read the textbook or watch
instructional videos

Once or twice a
month

Appendix C – Page 59

A few times a
year

Never or almost
never

Take a test

23. 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

Not enough access to digital devices

Keeping students on task when the class is using digital devices

Lack of technical support from the school

Somewhat

A lot

Science Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
24. 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

Structures and functions of major organs and organ systems

How animals maintain stable body conditions

Major structures and functions in plant and animal cells

Basic processes of photosynthesis

Basic processes of cellular respiration

Life cycles of mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, and plants

Processes for reproduction and inheritance in plants and animals

How variation in traits relates to natural selection and changes in
life on Earth over time

Interpreting food web diagrams and the flow of energy in

Appendix C – Page 60

Mostly taught
this year

Not yet
taught

ecosystems
k)

Cycling of water, oxygen, and carbon through ecosystems

Predation, competition, and symbiosis in ecosystems

How changes in an ecosystem affect the populations of
organisms that live there

How human actions can positively or negatively impact the
environment

How to prevent transmission of common diseases among
humans

Importance of diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices for maintaining
good human health

24. (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

Differences among elements, compounds, and mixtures

How to interpret the periodic table of elements

Classifying matter according to physical and chemical properties

Methods for separating mixtures

Solution concentration and rate of dissolving

Properties of acids and bases

Matter and energy in chemical reactions, including evidence of
chemical change

How to change the rate of chemical reactions

Chemical bonds (e.g., role of electrons)
Appendix C – Page 61

Mostly
taught

this year

Not yet
taught

24. (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

C. Physics
a)

Separation and motion of atoms/molecules in solids, liquids, and gases

Characteristics of matter and energy during state changes

Types of energy (e.g., kinetic, potential, thermal) and examples of energy
transformations

Thermal conductivity and the transfer of thermal energy between objects
of different temperatures

Reflection, refraction, or absorption of light

Characteristics of sound (i.e., amplitude, frequency) and its transmission,
reflection, and absorption

Electrical conductors and simple electrical circuits

Polarity, strength, and uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets

Speed as distance changing over time

Acceleration as speed changing over time

Effects of common forces on speed and direction of motion

Density and buoyancy

Functioning of simple machines (e.g., levers, inclined planes, pulleys)

Mostly
taught
this year

Not yet
taught

D. Earth Science

Mostly
taught
before
this year

Earth’s structure and distribution of water on its surface

Gases present in Earth’s atmosphere and their relative abundance

Changes in temperature and pressure based on altitude

How geological events impact Earth’s surface

Processes in the rock cycle (e.g., lava cooling, weathering)

How fossils form and what they show about Earth’s history

Processes in Earth’s water cycle

Differences between weather and climate and geographic factors affecting
climate

Evidence for climate change

Use and conservation of Earth’s resources, including land, water, and
renewable and nonrenewable energy sources

Phenomena caused by the motion of Earth and the Moon (e.g., seasons,
tides, Moon phases)

The Sun as a star and physical features of the Earth, Moon, and other
planets

Mostly
taught
this
year

Not yet
taught

Science Homework for the TIMSS Class
25. 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

25. B. How often do you do the following with the science homework assignments for this class?
Click one circle for each line.

Appendix C – Page 63

Always or
almost

always

Sometimes

Never or

almost never

Correct assignments and give feedback to students

Have students correct their own homework

Discuss the homework in class

Monitor whether or not the homework was completed

Use the homework to contribute towards students’ grades or
marks

Science Assessment of the TIMSS Class
26. 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

Asking students to answer questions during class

Short, regular written assessments

Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)

Long-term projects

Some

None

Professional Development to Teach Science
27.
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.

Yes
a)

Science content

Science pedagogy/instruction

Science curriculum

Integrating technology into science
instruction

Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills
Appendix C – Page 64

Yes

Science assessment

Addressing individual students' needs

Integrating environmentalism and
sustainability into science instruction

Appendix C – Page 65

TIMSS 2023 - Grade 4 - Student Questionnaire

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
a)

I talk with my friends

I play sports

I ride a skateboard

Almost every day

Sometimes

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.
Agree
a lot

Agree
a little

Appendix C – Page 66

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

Watching movies is fun

Ice cream tastes good

Waking up early is difficult

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

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?
Click all circles that apply.
White
Black or African American
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Appendix C – Page 67

2. A. 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. B. When were you born?
b) Year
Click the circle next to the year you were born.
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Other

Appendix C – Page 68

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

Appendix C – Page 69

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

A shared computer or tablet you can use

A smartphone

Access to the internet

Study desk/table for your use

Your own room

A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox)

6. How many of the following devices are currently used in your home?
Click one circle for each line.

None

One

Two

Three or
more

Desktop or laptop computers
Tablet devices (e.g., iPad, Surface
Pro, Kindle)

7. Were your parents/guardians born in the United States? (“United States”
includes the 50 states, its territories, the District of Columbia, and U.S. military
bases abroad.)
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
Appendix C – Page 70

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?
Click one circle only.
Yes
No

Appendix C – Page 71

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

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

I can create school presentations
using a computer, tablet, or
smartphone

I can create tables, charts, and
graphs using a computer, tablet, or
smartphone

I can find information that I need
online

I can tell if a website is trustworthy

I can easily do new things on
computers, laptops, or smartphones

I can help my friends or family
members with using their computers,
laptops, or smartphones

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

13. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
Click one circle only.
No effort at all
Very little effort
Some effort
Appendix C – Page 72

Disagree
a lot

Quite a bit of effort
A lot of effort

14. How much do you agree with these statements?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)

I care about the protection of plants and animals

It makes me sad when nature is destroyed

I enjoy finding out what kinds of plants and
animals live in my surrounding area

I enjoy being in nature (e.g., forests, parks,
deserts)

Addressing climate change should be a high
priority

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

15. How often do you do these things to help the natural environment?
Click one circle for each line.

Every day
a)

I try to reuse things (e.g., bags,
bottles)

I try to use less resources (e.g., water,
food)

I talk about how to help the
environment (e.g., saving water,
picking up trash)

I try to learn about environmental
problems (e.g., climate, endangered
animals)

I try to participate in group activities to
help the environment

I tell my friends when they are doing

Appendix C – Page 73

Almost
every
day

Sometimes

Never

things that harm the environment

16. The following questions ask about activities you do outside of school.
Click one circle for each
line.
Yes

Do you play on a sports
team outside of school?
Do you often play a musical instrument
outside of school?
Are you studying something in a class
outside of school?
Do you belong to a club outside of school
(like Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, or Boys and
Girls Club)?

Your School
17. 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

I feel safe when I am at school

I feel like I belong at this school

Teachers at my school care about
me

I am proud to go to this school

I have friends at this school

Students at this school like me the
way I am
Appendix C – Page 74

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

18. 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

Left me out of their games or
activities

Spread lies about me

Stole something from me

Damaged something of mine on
purpose

Hit or hurt me (e.g., shoving, hitting,
kicking)

Made me do things I didn’t want to
do

Sent me nasty or hurtful messages
online

Shared nasty or hurtful messages
about me online

Shared embarrassing photos of me
online

Threatened me

Once or
twice
a month

A few
times
a year

Never

Mathematics in School
19. 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
Appendix C – Page 75

Some lessons
Never

20. 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

I wish I did not have to study
mathematics

Mathematics is boring

I learn many interesting things in
mathematics

I like mathematics

I like any schoolwork that involves
numbers

I like to solve mathematics problems

I look forward to mathematics
lessons

Mathematics is one of my favorite
subjects

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

21. 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

My teacher is easy to understand

My teacher has clear answers to my
questions
Appendix C – Page 76

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics

My teacher does a variety of things
to help us learn

My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand

My teacher gives me helpful
feedback on my work

My teacher asks me to show what I
have learned

My teacher asks me to explain my
answers

22. 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

There is too much noise for students
to work well

My teacher has to wait a long time
for students to be quiet

Students interrupt the teacher

Students do not follow the classroom
rules

Other students’ behavior makes it
hard for me to concentrate

About
half
the
lessons

Some
lessons

Never

23. How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
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Agree

Disagree

a lot
a)

I usually do well in mathematics

Mathematics is harder for me than
for many of my classmates

I am just not good at mathematics

Mathematics is easy for me

I am good at working out difficult
mathematics problems

Mathematics is harder for me than
any other subject

Mathematics makes me confused

a little

a lot

Science in School
24. 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

25. 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

I wish I did not have to study science

Science is boring

I learn many interesting things in
science
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Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

I like science

I look forward to learning science in
school

Science teaches me how things in
the world work

I like to do science experiments

Science is one of my favorite
subjects

26. How much do you agree with these statements about your science
lessons?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)

My teacher makes it clear what we
should learn in each lesson

My teacher is easy to understand

My teacher has clear answers to my
questions

My teacher is good at explaining
science

My teacher does a variety of things
to help us learn

My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand

My teacher gives me helpful
feedback on my work

My teacher asks me to show what I
have learned

My teacher asks me to explain my
answers

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

27. How often do these things happen in your science lessons?
Click one circle for each line.
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Disagree
a lot

Every or
almost
every
lesson
a)

Students don’t listen to what the
teacher says

There is too much noise for students
to work well

My teacher has to wait a long time
for students to be quiet

Students interrupt the teacher

Students do not follow the classroom
rules

Other students’ behavior makes it
hard for me to concentrate

About
half
the
lessons

Some
lessons

Never

28. 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

Science is harder for me than for
many of my classmates

I am just not good at science

Science is easy for me

Science is harder for me than any
other subject

Science makes me confused

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

29. Are you preparing for or have you participated in a science club, a science
fair, or a science competition?
Click one circle only.
Yes
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No
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TIMSS 2023 - Grade 8 - Student Questionnaire

Directions
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
a)

I talk with my friends

I play sports

I ride a skateboard

Almost every day

Sometimes

Never

Example 3
What do you think? Tell how much you agree with these statements.

Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)

Agree
a little

Watching movies is fun
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Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

Ice cream tastes good

Waking up early is difficult

I enjoy doing chores

About You
1. A. Which of these describes you?
Click one circle only.
Girl
Boy

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?
Click all circles that apply.
White
Black or African American
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

2. A. When were you born?
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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. B. When were you born?
b) Year
Click the circle next to the year you were born.
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014

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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?
Click one circle for each
line.
Yes
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Your own computer or tablet

A shared computer or tablet you can use

A smartphone

Access to the internet

Study desk/table for your use

Your own room

A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox)

6. How many of the following devices are currently used in your home?
Click one circle for each line.

None

One

Three
or
more

Two

Desktop or
laptop
computers
(Tablet devices (e.g., iPad,
Surface Pro, Kindle))

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
Less than high school
Some high school
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Parent /
Guardian B

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? (“United States”
includes the 50 states, its territories, the District of Columbia, and U.S. military
bases abroad.)
A. Parent/Guardian A
Click one circle only.
Yes
No
I don’t know
Not applicable

B. Parent/Guardian B
Click one circle only.
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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
In elementary school
In middle or junior high school
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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

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

Access the textbook or other course materials

Access assignments posted online by my teacher

Collaborate with classmates on assignments or
projects

Ask my teacher questions

Find information, articles, or tutorials about
mathematics or science

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)

I can write and edit text on a
computer, tablet, or smartphone

I can create school presentations
using a computer, tablet, or
smartphone

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Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

I can create tables, charts, and
graphs using a computer, tablet, or
smartphone

I can find information that I need
online

I can tell if a website is trustworthy

I can easily do new things on
computers, laptops, or smartphones

I can help my friends or family
members with using their computers,
laptops, or smartphones

16. How much do you agree with these statements?
Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)

I care about the protection of plants and animals

Nature exists to benefit humans regardless of the
consequences

The most important reason for protecting natural
areas is so people can enjoy them

I am confident that environmental problems will
be solved by science and technology

It makes me sad when nature is destroyed by
humans

I enjoy finding out what kinds of plants and
animals live in my surrounding area

I enjoy being in nature (e.g., forests, parks,
deserts)

Protecting nature is more important than
economic growth

Addressing climate change should be a high
priority

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

17. How often do you do these things to help the natural environment?
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Click one circle for each line.

Every day
a)

I try to reuse things (e.g., bags,
bottles)

I try to use less resources (e.g., water,
food)

I talk about how to help the
environment (e.g., saving water,
picking up trash)

I try to learn about environmental
problems (e.g., climate, endangered
animals)

I try to participate in group activities to
help the environment

I tell my friends when they are doing
things that harm the environment

Almost
every
day

Sometimes

Never

18. How much effort did you apply to succeed on this test?
Click one circle only.
No effort at all
Very little effort
Come effort
Quite a bit of effort
A lot of effort

19. The following questions ask about activities you do outside of school.
Click one circle for each
line.
Yes
Do you play on a sports
team outside of school?
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Do you often play a
musical instrument
outside of school?
Are you studying
something in a class
outside of school?
Do you belong to a club outside of school
(like Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, or Boys and
Girls Club)?

Your School
20. 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

I feel safe when I am at school

I feel like I belong at this school

Teachers at this school care about
me

I am proud to go to this school

I have friends at this school

Students in this school respect me

Students at this school like me the
way I am

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

21. 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.

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At
least
once

Once
or
twice

A
few
times

Never

a
week
a)

Said mean things about my physical appearance
(e.g., my hair, my size)

Spread lies about me

Shared my secrets with others

Refused to talk to me

Said hurtful things to or about me because of my
cultural background (e.g., race, ethnicity, religion)

Stole something from me

Made me do things I didn’t want to do

Sent me nasty or hurtful messages online

Shared nasty or hurtful things about me online

Shared embarrassing photos of me online

Threatened me

Physically hurt me

Excluded me from their group (e.g., parties,
messaging)

Damaged something of mine on purpose

a
month

a
year

Mathematics in School
22. 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

23. How much do you agree with these statements about learning
mathematics?
Appendix C – Page 93

Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)

I enjoy learning mathematics

I wish I did not have to study
mathematics

Mathematics is boring

I learn many interesting things in
mathematics

I like mathematics

I like any schoolwork that involves
numbers

I like to solve mathematics problems

I look forward to mathematics class

Mathematics is one of my favorite
subjects

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

24. 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

My teacher is easy to understand

My teacher has clear answers to my
questions

My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics

My teacher does a variety of things
to help us learn
Appendix C – Page 94

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand

My teacher gives me helpful
feedback on my work

My teacher asks me to show what I
have learned

My teacher asks me to explain my
answers

My teacher asks us to apply what we
have learned in new situations

25. 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

There is too much noise for students to
work well

My teacher has to wait a long time for
students to be quiet

Students interrupt the teacher

Students do not follow the classroom
rules

Other students’ behavior makes it hard
for me to concentrate

About
half
the

lessons

Some

lessons

Never

26. 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
Appendix C – Page 95

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

Mathematics is harder for me than
for many of my classmates

Mathematics is not one of my
strengths

Mathematics is easy for me

I am good at working out difficult
mathematics problems

I am good at explaining mathematics
to others

Mathematics is harder for me than
any other subject

Mathematics makes me confused

27. 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

I need mathematics to learn other
school subjects

I need to do well in mathematics to
get into the college or university of
my choice

I need to do well in mathematics to
get the job I want

I would like a job that involves using
mathematics

It is important to learn about
mathematics to get ahead in the
world

Learning mathematics will give me
more job opportunities when I am an
adult

My parents think that it is important
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Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

that I do well in mathematics
i)

It is important to do well in
mathematics

Science in School
28. 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

29. 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

I wish I did not have to study science

Science is boring

I learn many interesting things in
science

I like science

I look forward to learning science in
school

Science teaches me how things in
the world work

I like to conduct science experiments

Science is one of my favorite
subjects

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

30. How much do you agree with these statements about your science
lessons?
Appendix C – Page 97

Click one circle for each line.
Agree
a lot
a)

My teacher makes it clear what we
should learn in each lesson

My teacher is easy to understand

My teacher has clear answers to my
questions

My teacher is good at explaining
science

My teacher does a variety of things
to help us learn

My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand

My teacher gives me helpful
feedback on my work

My teacher asks me to show what I
have learned

My teacher asks me to explain my
answers

My teacher asks us to apply what we
have learned in new situations

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

31. How often do these things happen in your science lessons?
Click one circle for each line.
Every
or
almost
every
lesson

Students don’t listen to what the teacher
says

There is too much noise for students to
work well

Appendix C – Page 98

About
half
the

lessons

Some

lessons

Never

My teacher has to wait a long time for
students to be quiet

Students interrupt the teacher

Students do not follow the classroom
rules

Other students’ behavior makes it hard for
me to concentrate

32. 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

Science is harder for me than for
many of my classmates

Science is not one of my strengths

Science is easy for me

I am good at working out difficult
science problems

I am good at explaining science to
others

Science is harder for me than any
other subject

Science makes me confused

Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

33. 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

I need science to learn other school
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Agree
a little

Disagree
a little

Disagree
a lot

subjects
c)

I need to do well in science to get
into the college or university of my
choice

I need to do well in science to get
the job I want

I would like a job that involves using
science

It is important to learn about science
to get ahead in the world

Learning science will give me more
job opportunities when I am an adult

My parents think that it is important
that I do well in science

It is important to do well in science

34. 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

Science fair
Science club
Science competition

Homework
35. How often does your teacher give you homework in the following
subjects?
Click one circle for each line.

Every
day
a)

Mathematics

3 or 4
times
a week

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1 or 2
times
a week

Less than
once a
week

Never

Science

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