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pdfTHE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2 of 3
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Grade 8 Questionnaires
Part 2 of 3 contains:
Grade 8 Questionnaires:
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
2g.
2h.
2i.
2j.
2k.
2l.
2m.
2n.
Student Grade 8 NIES (National Indian Education Study) Questions
Student Grade 8 ESBQ (Extended Student Background Questions)
Teacher Grade 8 Operational Reading/Language Arts Questions
Teacher Grade 8 Operational Mathematics Questions
Teacher Grade 8 Operational Science Questions
Teacher Grade 8 Pilot Reading/Language Arts Questions
Teacher Grade 8 Pilot Mathematics Questions
Teacher Grade 8 Pilot Social Studies Questions
Teacher Grade 8 NIES (National Indian Education Study) Questions
School Grade 8 Operational Questions
School Grade 8 Pilot Questions
School Grade 8 NIES (National Indian Education Study) Questions
SD (Student with Disabilities) Questions (Grade 8)
ELL (English Language Learner) Questions (Grade 8)
July 18, 2008
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2a
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Student Grade 8 National Indian Education Study (NIES) Questions
Part 2a. contains:
Student Grade 8 NIES Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 15 minutes.
July 18, 2008
Student NIES-Gr.8
1
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Student NIES-Gr.8
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Student Questionnaire – Grade 8
NIES 2009
1. How much do you know about each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Nothing
A little
Some
A lot
[Same at:]
a. Your American Indian or Alaska
Native history
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
b. Your American Indian or Alaska
Native traditions and culture (way
of life, customs)
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
c. Issues today that are important to
American Indian or Alaska Native
people
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
2. How often have you participated in each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW)
[8]
Never
Every
few
years
At least
once a
year
Several
times a
year
[Same at:]
a. Ceremonies and gatherings for
people from your American Indian
tribe or Alaska Native group
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
b. Ceremonies and gatherings that
bring people together from many
different American Indian tribes or
Alaska Native groups
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
c. Other American Indian or Alaska
Native activities
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
3. How often do members of your family talk to each other in your American Indian or Alaska
Native language? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
3
NIES Student Gr. 8
4
4. How often do people in your school talk to each other in your American Indian or Alaska
Native language? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
5. During 8th grade, how often have any of your teachers talked to your class about the history,
traditions, and cultures (ways of life, customs) of American Indian or Alaska Native people?
(NEW) [8]
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
6. During 8th grade, have you attended any of the following through your school? Fill in one
oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Yes
No, but
other 8thgrade
students
did.
No field
trips were
offered to
8th-grade
students.
[Same at:]
a. Presentations by American Indian or
Alaska Native people about their
traditions and cultures (ways of life,
customs)
A
B
C
(NEW)
[8]
b. American Indian or Alaska Native art
and craft demonstrations
A
B
C
(NEW)
[8]
c. Traditional American Indian or
Alaska Native music and/or dance
performances
A
B
C
(NEW)
[8]
d. Field trips to museums, traditional
villages, or other places to learn about
American Indian or Alaska Native
people
A
B
C
(NEW)
[8]
4
NIES Student Gr. 8
5
7. During 8th grade, have you used any of the following materials? Fill in one oval on each
line. (NEW) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Books, videos, websites, or computer
software about American Indian or
Alaska Native history, traditions, and
cultures (ways of life, customs)
A
B
(NEW)
[8]
b. Books, videos, websites, or computer
software about current issues that are
important to American Indian or Alaska
Native people
A
B
(NEW)
[8]
8. During 8th grade, have you used any of the following materials from your school library? Fill
in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Books, videos, websites, or computer
software about American Indian or
Alaska Native history, traditions, and
cultures (ways of life, customs)
A
B
(NEW)
[8]
b. Books, videos, websites, or computer
software about current issues that are
important to American Indian or Alaska
Native people
A
B
(NEW)
[8]
9. How often do you read for fun on your own time? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
5
NIES Student Gr. 8
6
10.
Here are some sentences about reading. Fill in one oval on each line to show whether the
sentence describes a person like you. (NEW) [8]
This is
not like
me.
This is
a little
like me.
This is
a lot
like me.
[Same at:]
a. When my teacher talks about something
interesting, I try to read more about it.
A
B
C
(NEW)
[8]
b. I enjoy reading long stories (for example,
chapter books).
A
B
C
(NEW)
[8]
c. I enjoy reading about American Indian or
Alaska Native people.
A
B
C
(NEW)
[8]
d. I enjoy reading about people who have
different traditions and cultures (ways of life,
customs) than I have.
A
B
C
(NEW)
[8]
11. How do you rate yourself in reading?
(NEW)
[8]
A Poor
B Average
C Good
D Very good
12.
How often do you do mathematics for fun on your own time? For example, play mathematics
games or solve mathematics puzzles. (NEW) [4/8]
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
13.
When my teacher talks about mathematics, I try to learn more about it. (NEW) [8]
A This is not like me.
B This is a little like me.
C This is a lot like me.
6
NIES Student Gr. 8
7
14. How much do you know about each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Nothing
A little
Some
A lot
[Same at:]
a. American Indian or Alaska Native
systems of counting
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
b. American Indian or Alaska Native
symbols and designs used in
mathematics
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
15. How do you rate yourself in mathematics? (NEW) [4/8]
A Poor
B Average
C Good
D Very good
16. How often do any of the following people help you with your schoolwork? For example, they
might help you to study for a test, help you with a school project, or go over your homework
with you. Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
a. A parent or someone else
from my family
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
b. A teacher or another adult
from my school
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
c. Another student
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
d. Someone else who lives in my
community or is a friend of
my family
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
[Same at:]
7
NIES Student Gr. 8
8
17.
During 8th grade, how often have you talked with any of your teachers outside of regular
class periods? For example, to get extra help with your assignments, to talk about issues that
matter to you, or just to visit. (NEW) [8]
A Never or hardly ever
B Once or twice a month
C Once or twice a week
D Every day or almost every day
18.
During 8th grade, have you played a sport or belonged to a drama, music, or other club at
school? (NEW) [8]
A Yes
B No
19.
During 8th grade, how many times have you talked to each of the following people about the
classes you should take in high school or about what you want to do after high school? Fill in
one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Never
One
time
Two or
three
times
Four or
more
times
a. A family member
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
b. A teacher
A
B
C
D
c. A school counselor
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
(NEW)
[8]
d. Another student
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
e. Someone outside of your family or
school
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[8]
[Same at:]
8
NIES Student Gr. 8
9
20.
Which of the following would you plan to do in your first year after high school? Fill in as
many ovals as apply. (NEW) [8]
[Same at:]
21.
a. Go to college full time
A
(NEW)
[8]
b. Go to college part time
B
(NEW)
[8]
c. Go to another school (for example, career training, technical, or
trade/vocational) full time
C
(NEW)
[8]
d. Go to another school (for example, career training, technical, or
trade/vocational) part time
D
(NEW)
[8]
e. Join the military
E
(NEW)
[8]
f. Work full time
F
(NEW)
[8]
g. Work part time
G
(NEW)
[8]
h. Travel
H
(NEW)
[8]
i. Care for family
I
(NEW)
[8]
j. I don’t know.
J
(NEW)
[8]
How much are the things you are learning in school preparing you for the life you want to
lead? (NEW) [8]
A Not at all
B A little
C A fair amount
D Very much
22. How much do you like school? (NEW) [4/8]
A Not at all
B A little
C Somewhat
D Very much
9
NIES Student Gr. 8
10
23.
Do you know the name of the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group you belong to or
are enrolled in? (NEW) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
C I’m not sure.
24.
If you know the name of the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group that you belong
to or are enrolled in, or if you think you know it, please print it on the line below. Do not
worry about spelling. If you belong to more than one American Indian tribe or Alaska Native
group, write the names of as many as you know. (NEW) [4/8]
25.
What else would you like to say about yourself, your school, or about American Indian or
Alaska Native people? Use these lines to write your ideas. (NEW) [4/8]
10
NIES Student Gr. 8
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2b
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Student Grade 8 Extended Student Background Questions
Part 2b. contains:
Student Grade 8 Extended Student Background Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 5 minutes.
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ESBQ – Gr.8
1
12
STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRES
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Extended Student Background Questionnaire
Grades 8 and 12
In this section, please tell us about yourself and your family. This section has 10
questions. Mark your answers in your booklet.
1. Do you live in different homes with different people during the school year? Fill in
only one oval. (VC180917) [4/8/12]
A Yes
B No
2. Which of the following people live in your home? Fill in one oval on each line.
(VC180891) [4/8/12]
a. Mother/Stepmother
Yes
Y
No
N
(NEW)
b. Father/Stepfather
Y
N
(NEW)
c. Foster parents
Y
N
(NEW)
d. Grandmother or
Grandfather
Y
N
(NEW)
3. How many brothers and sisters do you have, whether they live with you or not?
Include all stepbrothers and stepsisters. Fill in only one oval. (NEW) [4/8/12]
A None
B One
C Two
D Three
E Four
F Five
G Six or more
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4. Does your mother usually have a job for pay? Fill in only one oval. (NEW) [4/8/12]
A Yes
B No
5. Does your father usually have a job for pay? Fill in only one oval. (NEW) [4/8/12]
A Yes
B No
6. Which of the following items do you have in your home? Fill in one oval on each
line. (VC180923) [4/8/12]
Yes
No
a. Access to the Internet
Y
N
(VC180924)
b. Clothes dryer just for your
family
Y
N
(NEW)
c. Electric dishwasher
Y
N
(VC180928)
d. More than six rooms (not
including bathrooms)
Y
N
(VC180931)
e. More than one bathroom
Y
N
(VC180932)
f. A bedroom of your own
Y
N
(NEW)
g. Three or more cars, trucks,
or other vehicles that your
family uses
Y
N
(NEW)
7. Do you have your own cell phone? Fill in only one oval. (NEW) [4/8/12]
A Yes
B No
Student ESBQ – Gr.8
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15
8. Does your family own or rent your home, or have some other living arrangement?
Fill in only one oval. (VC180956) [8/12]
A Own (or pay mortgage)
B Rent
C Other
9. How far in school did your mother go? Fill in only one oval. (NEW) [8/12]
A She did not finish high school.
B She graduated from high school.
C She attended school after high school, but did not graduate.
D She graduated from a two-year college.
E She graduated from a four-year college.
F She has a master’s degree, Ph.D., M.D., law degree, or other advanced degree.
10. How far in school did your father go? Fill in only one oval. (NEW) [8/12]
A He did not finish high school.
B He graduated from high school.
C He attended school after high school, but did not graduate.
D He graduated from a two-year college.
E He graduated from a four-year college.
F He has a master’s degree, Ph.D., M.D., law degree, or other advanced degree.
Student ESBQ – Gr.8
5
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2c
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Operational Teacher Grade 8 Reading/Language Arts
Part 2c. contains:
Operational Teacher Reading/Language Arts Grade 8:
Background, Education, Training
Classroom Organization and Instruction: Reading/Language Arts
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.
July 18, 2008
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Teacher Background Questionnaires for the NAEP 2009 Assessment
Grade
Part 1
Part 2
4
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Type
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Operational
BET
COIREAD
COIMATH
COISCI
Pilot
BET
COISCI
COIREAD
COIMATH
(Pilot)
(Pilot)
Reading
Operational
BET
COIREAD
Mathematics
Operational
BET
COIMATH
Science
Operational
BET
COISCI
Mathematics
Pilot
BET
COIMATH
Reading
Pilot
BET
US History,
Civics &
Geography
Pilot
BET
Section 5
COISS (Pilot)
8
(Pilot)
COIREAD
(Pilot)
COISS
(Pilot)
BET—Background, Education and Training
COI—Classroom Organization and Instruction
Operational Teacher Gr. 8 – Language Arts
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TEACHER QUESTIONNAIRES
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Language Arts Teacher Questionnaire – Grade 8
Part I: Background, Education, and Training
For several questions on this survey, you are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions, please
print the appropriate number in each of the boxes provided. Please print legibly with a No. 2
pencil. Keep all printing within the boxes, and erase any stray marks.
Using one number per box, fill in every box. For example, 95 students would be written as
1.
Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331330) [4/8]
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
2.
Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331331) [4/8]
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Questions 3–4. For the next two questions, include any full-time teaching assignments, part-time
teaching assignments, and long-term substitute assignments, but not student teaching.
3.
Counting this year, how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary
teacher? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB337243) [8]
Years
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Background, Education, and Training
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4. Counting this year, how many years have you taught reading, writing, or language arts in
grades 6 through 12? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB380355) [8]
5.
Years
Did you enter teaching through an alternative certification program?
(An alternative program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state, district, or university alternative
certification program.) (VC309863) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
6.
What type of teaching certificate do you hold in the state where you currently teach?
(VC309874) [4/8]
A Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate Æ Skip to
Question 8
B Certificate issued after satisfying all requirements except the completion of a
probationary period Æ Go to Question 7
C Certificate that requires some additional coursework, student teaching or passage of a
test before regular certification can be obtained Æ Go to Question 7
D Certificate issued to persons who must complete a certification program in order to
continue teaching Æ Go to Question 7
E I do not hold any of the above certificates in the state where I currently teach. Æ Go to
Question 7
7.
Do you hold a currently valid regular or standard certification from a state other than the one
in which you are currently teaching? (VB595188) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
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Background, Education, and Training
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8.
This school year, are you a Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) according to your state’s
requirements?
(Generally, to be Highly Qualified, teachers must meet requirements related to (1) a
bachelor’s degree, (2) full state certification, and (3) demonstrating competency in the
subject area(s) taught. The HQT requirement is a provision under the No Child Left Behind
(NCLB) Act.) (VC309886) [4/8]
A Yes
B I meet my state’s requirements for a Highly Qualified Teacher in at least one subject
that I teach.
C No
9.
Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least one
content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national assessment
program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. In order to gain
certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of classroom practice and pass
one or more tests of content knowledge.) (VC309891) [4/8]
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
10. What is the highest academic degree you hold? (HE001012) [4/8]
A High-school diploma
B Associate’s degree/ vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
Operational Teacher Gr. 8 – Language Arts
Background, Education, and Training
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11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB333658) [4/8]
Yes, a
major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Reading, language arts, or
literacy education
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378391)
b. English
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378392)
c. Other language arts-related
subject
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378394)
d. Elementary or secondary
education
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595189)
12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB345619) [4/8]
Yes, a
major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Reading, language arts, or
literacy education
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378395)
b. English
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378396)
c. Other language arts-related
subject
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378398)
d. Elementary or secondary
education
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595190)
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Background, Education, and Training
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13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last
two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one oval
on each line. (VC310636) [4/8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. How students learn
English/language arts
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
b. Content standards in
English/language arts
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
c. Curricular materials
available in
English/language arts
(units, texts)
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
d. Instructional methods for
teaching English/language
arts
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
e. Methods for assessing
students in
English/language arts
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
f. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
g. Strategies for teaching
English/language arts to
students from diverse
backgrounds (including
English language learners)
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
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14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of reading, writing, or literature. Fill in
one oval on each line. (VB482598) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. College course taken after your first
certification
A
B
[8]
(VB482599)
b. Workshop or training session
A
B
[8]
(VB482600)
c. Conference or professional association
meeting
A
B
[8]
(VB482601)
d. Observational visit to another school
A
B
[8]
(VB482642)
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
A
B
[8]
(VB482643)
f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment
A
B
[8]
(VB482644)
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study
group
A
B
[8]
(VB482645)
h. Teacher collaborative or network (such as
one organized by an outside agency or
over the Internet)
A
B
[8]
(VB482646)
i.
Individual or collaborative research
A
B
[8]
(VB482647)
j.
Independent reading on a regular basis (for
example, educational journals, books, or
the Internet)
A
B
[8]
(VB482648)
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
A
B
[8]
(VB482649)
l.
A
B
[8]
(VB482650)
Consultation with language arts specialist
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15. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the
following areas? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC191232) [4/8]
No, I am
already
proficient
No, I have
not
Yes
[Same at:]
a. Basic computer training
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. Software applications
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. Use of the Internet
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. Use of other technology (for
example, satellite access,
wireless Web, interactive video,
closed-circuit TV,
videoconferencing)
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. Integration of computers and
other technology into classroom
instruction
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
16. Do you have special leadership responsibilities for reading or language arts education at
your school (for example, responsibilities as a mentor teacher, lead teacher, resource
specialist, departmental chair, or master teacher)? (VB595191) [8]
A Yes
B No
17. During the last two years have you participated in activities associated with school
improvement efforts directed at issues such as adequate yearly progress and state
accountability standards? (VC304724) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
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Part II: Classroom Organization and Language Arts Instruction
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for English or
language arts instruction. Please think about the reading, English, or language arts class
that you teach when questioned about “reading,” “language arts,” “English,” or
“English/language arts.” If you teach more than one eighth-grade class, please choose a
single class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
If you do not teach reading, English, or language arts, you have finished this
questionnaire. Thank you for your time.
1. Which best describes your role in teaching English/language arts to this class?
Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Fill in one
oval. (VC310850) [8]
A I do not teach English/language arts to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including English/language arts.
C The only subject I teach is English/language arts.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching
English/language arts.
2. How many students are in this class? (VB473856) [4/8]
A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26 or more
3. About how much time in total do you spend with one of your eighth-grade
language arts classes in a typical week? (VB345730) [8]
A Less than 3 hours
B 3–4.9 hours
C 5–6.9 hours
D 7–9.9 hours
E 10 or more hours
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4. Which best describes how language arts instruction is organized for eighth-grade
students at this school? Fill in one oval. (VB379296) [8]
A Language arts is taught primarily as a discrete subject with little or no
integration with instruction in other subjects.
B Some language arts instruction is integrated with other subjects, and some
language arts instruction is presented as a discrete subject.
C Language arts lessons are primarily integrated with instruction in other
subjects.
5. On what basis do you create instructional groups for reading in this class? (PJ000198)
[4/8]
A I don’t create groups for reading in this class.
B Ability
C Interest
D Diversity
E Other
6. To what extent have you provided instruction in the following in
English/language arts class so far this year? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC310731)
[8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Fiction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310732)
b. Literary nonfiction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310733)
c. Poetry
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310734)
d. Exposition
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310735)
e. Argumentation and
persuasion
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310736)
f. Procedural texts and
documents
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310737)
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7. When reading a story with your students, how often do you ask your students to
do the following? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC195256) [4/8]
Often
Always
or
almost
always
[Same
at:]
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195257)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195259)
c. Question the motives
or feelings of the
characters
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195260)
d. Identify the main
themes of the passage
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195261)
e. Relate the passage, its
characters, and/or its
themes to their own
lives
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195262)
Never
or
hardly
ever
Sometimes
a. Summarize the
passage
A
b. Interpret the meaning
of the passage
8. How often do you ask students in your eighth-grade language arts classes to do
the following when you ask them to write about something? Fill in one oval on
each line. (VB429601) [8]
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
[Same at:]
a. Plan their writing
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
b. Define their purpose
and audience
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB429663)
c. Make a formal outline
before they write
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB429664)
d. Write more than one
draft of a paper
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB429665)
e. Check for proper
spelling, grammar,
and punctuation
themselves
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB429666)
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9. How often do you do the following things as part of English/language arts
instruction with this class? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC320928) [8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Almost
every
day
[Same at:]
a. Ask students to read
aloud
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC320929)
b. Ask students to write
about something they
have read
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC320930)
c. Give students time to
read books they have
chosen themselves
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC320931)
d. Ask students to do a
group activity or
project about what
they have read
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC320932)
e. Ask students to
explain or support
their understanding of
what they have read
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC320933)
f. Watch movies,
videos; or listen to
tapes, compact discs
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
g. Ask students to make
predictions about
what they read as
they are reading it
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC320935)
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10.
To what extent have you emphasized the following cognitive processes when
reading informational and literary texts in class? Fill in one oval on each line.
(VC310622) [4/8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Locate/Recall
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310623)
b. Integrate/Interpret
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310625)
c. Critique/Evaluate
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310627)
11.
Are computers available for use by you or your students for English/language arts
instruction? (VC310767) [8]
A Yes, computers are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers at school.
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12.
In your eighth-grade English/language arts class this year, how often do your
students use a computer or other technological resources to do each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC195364) [8]
Never
or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every
day or
almost
every
day
a. Build and practice
vocabulary
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195369)
b. Increase reading
fluency and
comprehension
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195370)
c. Practice spelling and
grammar
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195373)
d. Write reports
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195375)
e. Read books using the
computer
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195381)
f. Access reading-related
websites (for example,
websites with lists of
recommended books)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195384)
g. Conduct research for
reading projects
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC195388)
h. Correspond with other
students using e-mail,
blogs, etc.
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
13.
[Same
at:]
Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for English/language
arts instruction? (VC194939) [8]
A
I do not have the resources I need.
B
I have some of the resources I need.
C
I have most of the resources I need.
D
I have all of the resources I need.
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14.
When you teach English/language arts to your eighth-grade class, do you do any
of the following? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC310750) [8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. Use a different set of
methods in teaching some
students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310754)
b. Supplement the regular
course curriculum with
additional material for some
students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310752)
c. Pace my teaching
differently for some
students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310755)
Have some students engage
in different classroom
activities
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310753)
Set different achievement
standards for some students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310751)
d.
e.
15.
[Same
at:]
How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and
evaluate their progress in English/language arts? (VC310765) [8]
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
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16.
How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate
their progress in English/language arts? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC195288) [8]
Never
or
hardly
ever
A few
times
a
year
Once
or
twice
a
month
Once
or
twice a
week
Every
day or
almost
every
day
a. Discuss the student’s
current level of
performance
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC195291)
b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC195295)
c. Discuss progress the
student has made
toward goals
previously set
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC195296)
d. Determine how to
adjust your teaching
strategies to meet the
student’s current
learning needs and to
reflect the student’s
future goals
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC195297)
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at:]
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2d
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Operational Teacher Grade 8 Mathematics
Part 2d. contains:
Operational Teacher Mathematics Grade 8:
Background, Education, Training
Classroom Organization and Instruction: Mathematics
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.
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Teacher Questionnaire
Mathematics – Grade 8
Part I: Background, Education, & Training
For several questions on this survey, you are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions, please
print the appropriate number in each of the boxes provided. Please print legibly with a No. 2
pencil. Keep all printing within the boxes, and erase any stray marks.
Using one number per box, fill in every box. For example, 95 students would be written as
1.
Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331330) [4/8]
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
2.
Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331331) [4/8]
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
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Questions 3–4. For the next two questions, include any full-time teaching assignments,
part-time teaching assignments, and long-term substitute assignments, but not student teaching.
3.
Counting this year, how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary
teacher? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB337243) [8]
4.
Counting this year, how many years have you taught mathematics in grades 6 through 12?
Include any full-time teaching assignments, part-time teaching assignments, and long-term
substitute assignments, but not student teaching. If less than 4 months total experience, enter
“00.” (VB482728) [8]
5.
Years
Years
Did you enter teaching through an alternative certification program?
(An alternative program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state, district, or university alternative
certification program.) (VC309863) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
6.
What type of teaching certificate do you hold in the state where you currently teach?
(VC309874) [4/8]
A Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate Æ Skip to
Question 8
B Certificate issued after satisfying all requirements except the completion of a
probationary period Æ Go to Question 7
C Certificate that requires some additional coursework, student teaching or passage of a
test before regular certification can be obtained Æ Go to Question 7
D Certificate issued to persons who must complete a certification program in order to
continue teaching Æ Go to Question 7
E I do not hold any of the above certificates in the state where I currently teach. Æ Go to
Question 7
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7.
Do you hold a currently valid regular or standard certification from a state other than the one
in which you are currently teaching? (VB595188) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
8.
This school year, are you a Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) according to your state’s
requirements?
(Generally, to be Highly Qualified, teachers must meet requirements related to (1) a
bachelor’s degree, (2) full state certification, and (3) demonstrating competency in the
subject area(s) taught. The HQT requirement is a provision under the No Child Left Behind
(NCLB) Act.) (VC309886) [4/8]
A Yes
B I meet my state’s requirements for a Highly Qualified Teacher in at least one subject
that I teach.
C No
9.
Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least one
content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national assessment
program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. In order to gain
certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of classroom practice and pass
one or more tests of content knowledge.) (VC309891) [4/8]
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
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10. What is the highest academic degree you hold? (HE001012) [4/8]
A High-school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB333658) [4/8]
Yes, a
major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Mathematics education
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB482657)
b. Mathematics
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB482658)
c. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB608497)
d. Education (including secondary
education)
A
[8]
(VB482938)
B
C
12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB345619) [4/8]
Yes, a major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Mathematics education
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB473837)
b. Mathematics
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB473838)
c. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB473839)
d. Education (including
secondary education)
A
[8]
(VB482939)
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C
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13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last
two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one oval
on each line. (VB543441) [4/8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. How students learn
mathematics
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
b. Mathematics theory or
applications
A
c. Content standards in
mathematics
A
d. Curricular materials
available in mathematics
(units, texts)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543505)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching mathematics
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543506)
f. Effective use of
manipulatives in
mathematics instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB519181)
g. Effective use of
calculators in mathematics
instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543507)
h. Use of computers or other
technology in
mathematics instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543508)
Methods for assessing
students in mathematics
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543509)
Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543510)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543511)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543512)
i.
j.
k. Issues related to ability
grouping in mathematics
l.
Strategies for teaching
mathematics to students
from diverse backgrounds
(including English
language learners)
(VB543502)
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543503)
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543504)
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14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of mathematics? Fill in one oval on each
line. (VB482582) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. College course taken after your first
certification
A
B
[8]
(VB482583)
b. Workshop or training session
A
B
[8]
(VB482584)
c. Conference or professional association
meeting
A
B
[8]
(VB482585)
d. Observational visit to another school
A
B
[8]
(VB482586)
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
A
B
[8]
(VB482587)
f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment
A
B
[8]
(VB482588)
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study
group
A
B
[8]
(VB482589)
h. Teacher collaborative or network (such as
one organized by an outside agency or
over the Internet)
A
B
[8]
(VB482590)
i.
Individual or collaborative research
A
B
[8]
(VB482591)
j.
Independent reading on a regular basis (for
example, educational journals, books, or
the Internet)
A
B
[8]
(VB482592)
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
A
B
[8]
(VB482593)
l.
A
B
[8]
(VB482594)
Consultation with a subject specialist
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15. Do you have special leadership responsibilities for mathematics education at your school
(for example, responsibilities as a mentor teacher, lead teacher, resource specialist,
departmental chair, or master teacher)? (VB473855) [8]
A Yes
B No
16. During the last two years have you participated in activities associated with school
improvement efforts directed at issues such as adequate yearly progress and state
accountability standards? (VC304724) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
17. Are you teaching the following mathematics courses to eighth-grade students this year?
Include honors sections. Fill in one oval on each line. (VB543642) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Remedial mathematics
A
B
[8]
(VB543643)
b. General mathematics
A
B
[8]
(VB543644)
c. Introduction to Algebra/Pre-algebra
A
B
[8]
(VB543645)
d. Algebra
A
B
[8]
(VB543646)
e. Integrated or sequential mathematics
A
B
[8]
(VB543647)
f. Geometry
A
B
[8]
(VB543648)
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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction—Mathematics
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for mathematics
instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class, please choose a single class to
use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
If you do not teach mathematics, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for
your time.
1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class? (VC311698) [4/8]
A I do not teach mathematics to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including mathematics.
C The only subject I teach is mathematics.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching mathematics.
2. How many students are in this class? (VB473856) [4/8]
A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26 or more
3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical
week? (VB543515) [4/8]
A Less than 3 hours
B At least 3 hours, but less than 5 hours
C At least 5 hours, but less than 7 hours
D 7 or more hours
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4. Are students assigned to this class by ability? (HE002412) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of
ability? (HE001104) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in
mathematics? Fill in one oval on each line. (HE001130) [4/8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
[Same at:]
a. Multiple-choice tests
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(HE001131)
b. Problem sets
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(HE001132)
c. Short (e.g., a phrase or
sentence) or long (e.g.,
several sentences or
paragraphs) written
responses
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(HE001133)
d. Individual or group
projects or presentations
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(HE001134)
7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in your
mathematics class each day? (NEW) [8]
A
None
B
Less than 1 hour
C
About 1 hour
D
About 2 to 3 hours
E
More than 3 hours
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8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?
(VB543554) [4/8]
A Unrestricted use
B Restricted use
C Calculators are not permitted
9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons?
(VB535973) [4/8]
A None
B Basic four-function (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
C Scientific (not graphing)
D Graphing
10.
When you give students a mathematics test or quiz, how often do they use a
calculator? (VB535974) [4/8]
A Never
B Sometimes
C Always
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11.
How often do your students use calculators for each of the following purposes? Fill in
one oval on each line. (VB543556) [4/8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
a. Work along
with the wholeclass on lessons
led by you
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543557)
b. “Check their
work” on
problems they
do on their own
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543558)
c. Calculate the
answers to
problems they
do on their own
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543559)
d. Graph
mathematical
functions
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543560)
[Same at:]
12. Think about your plans for this mathematics class for the entire year. How much
emphasis did you or will you give each of the following? Fill in one oval on each
line. (T044600) [4/8]
Little or no
emphasis
Moderate
emphasis
Heavy
emphasis
[Same at:]
a. Numbers and operations
A
B
C
[4/8]
(ID110366)
b. Measurement
A
B
C
[4/8]
(ID110367)
c. Geometry
A
B
C
[4/8]
(ID110368)
d. Data analysis, statistics,
and probability
A
B
C
[8]
(VC366951)
e. Algebra and functions
A
B
C
[8]
(VC366967)
13. Are computers available for use by you or your students? (VB543516) [4/8]
A Yes, computers are available to my students and to me.
B Yes, I have access to computers, but my students do not.
C No, neither my students nor I have access to computers at school.
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14.
In your eighth-grade mathematics class this year, how often do your students use a
computer or other technological resources to do each of the following? Fill in one
oval on each line. (VC195364) [8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
[Same at:]
a. Practice or review
mathematics topics on the
computer
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. Extend mathematics
learning with enrichment
activities on the computer
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. Research a mathematics
topic on the Internet or
CD-ROM
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. Work with a spreadsheet
program
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. Work with a word
processing program for a
mathematics assignment
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW
f. Use a drawing program
for geometric shapes
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
g. Use a graphing program
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
h. Communicate via e-mail
about mathematics
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
i. Play mathematics
computer games
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
j. Use a basic four-function
calculator (addition,
subtraction,
multiplication, division)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
k. Use a scientific (not
graphing) calculator
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
l. Use a graphing calculator
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
m. Use another kind of
calculator
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
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15.
Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for mathematics
instruction? (NEW) [4/8]
A I do not have the resources I need.
B I have some of the resources I need.
C I have most of the resources I need.
D I have all of the resources I need.
16.
When you teach mathematics to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC310885) [4/8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. Set different achievement
standards for some students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC205675)
b. Supplement the regular course
curriculum with additional
material for some students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC205677)
c. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
d. Use a different set of methods
in teaching some students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC205679)
e. Pace my teaching differently
for some students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC205681)
[Same at:]
(VC205678)
17. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and evaluate
their progress in mathematics? (VC191454) [4/8]
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
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18.
How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their
progress in mathematics? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC194427) [4/8]
Never or
hardly
ever
A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
[Same at:]
a.
Discuss the student’s current
level of performance
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC194428)
b.
Set goals for specific
progress the student would
like to make
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC194429)
Discuss progress the student
has made towards goals
previously set
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC194430)
Determine how to adjust
your teaching strategies to
meet the student’s current
learning needs and to reflect
the student’s future goals
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC194431)
c.
d.
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2e
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Operational Teacher Grade 8 Science
Part 2e. contains:
Operational Teacher Science Grade 8:
Background, Education, Training
Classroom Organization and Instruction: Science
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.
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4
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Part 3
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COIREAD
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(Pilot)
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Part I: Background, Education, & Training
For several questions on this survey, you are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions, please
print the appropriate number in each of the boxes provided. Please print legibly with a No. 2
pencil. Keep all printing within the boxes, and erase any stray marks.
Using one number per box, fill in every box. For example, 95 students would be written as:
1.
Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331330) [4/8]
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
2.
Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331331) [4/8]
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
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Questions 3–4. For the next two questions, include any full-time teaching assignments, part-time
teaching assignments, and long-term substitute assignments, but not student teaching.
3.
Counting this year, how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary
teacher? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB337243) [8]
Years
4.
Counting this year, how many years have you taught science in grades 6 through 12? If less
than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB595989) [8]
Years
5.
Did you enter teaching through an alternative certification program?
(An alternative program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state, district, or university alternative
certification program.) (VC309863) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
6.
What type of teaching certificate do you hold in the state where you currently teach?
(VC309864) [4/8]
A Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate Æ Skip to
Question 8
B Certificate issued after satisfying all requirements except the completion of a
probationary period Æ Go to Question 7
C Certificate that requires some additional coursework, student teaching or passage of a
test before regular certification can be obtained Æ Go to Question 7
D Certificate issued to persons who must complete a certification program in order to
continue teaching Æ Go to Question 7
E I do not hold any of the above certificates in the state where I currently teach. Æ Go to
Question 7
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7.
Do you hold a currently valid regular or standard certification from a state other than the one
in which you are currently teaching? (VB595188) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
8.
This school year, are you a Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) according to your state’s
requirements?
(Generally, to be Highly Qualified, teachers must meet requirements related to 1) a
bachelor’s degree, 2) full state certification, and 3) demonstrate competency in the subject
area(s) taught. The HQT requirement is a provision under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Act.) (VC309886) [4/8]
A Yes
B I meet my state’s requirements for a Highly Qualified Teacher in at least one subject
that I teach.
C No
9.
Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least one
content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national assessment
program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. In order to gain
certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of classroom practice and pass
one or more tests of content knowledge.) (VC309891) [4/8]
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
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10. What is the highest academic degree you hold? (HE001012) [4/8]
A High-school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB333658) [8]
Yes, a
major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Biology or other life science
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595990)
b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical
science
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595991)
c. Earth or space science
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595992)
d. Mathematics or mathematics education
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595593)
e. Science education
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
f. Engineering or engineering education
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
g. Elementary or secondary education
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595189)
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12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB345619) [8]
Yes, a
major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Biology or other life science
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595994)
b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical
science
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595995)
c. Earth or space science
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595996)
d. Mathematics or mathematics education
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595997)
e. Science education
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
f. Engineering or engineering education
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
g. Elementary or secondary education
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595190)
13. As part of either your undergraduate or graduate coursework, how many advanced science
courses (such as physiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry) did you take? (VC304686)
[4/8]
A None
B 1 or 2 courses
C 3 or 4 courses
D 5 or more courses
14. As part of either your undergraduate or graduate coursework, how many science education
courses did you take? (VC304721) [4/8]
A None
B 1 or 2 courses
C 3 or 4 courses
D 5 or more courses
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15. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of science? Fill in one oval on each line.
(VB595998) [8]
Yes, I have
participated
Yes, I
have led
No
[Same at:]
a. College course taken after your first
certification
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
b. Workshop or training session
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
c. Conference or professional
association meeting
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
[8]
(NEW)
[8]
(NEW)
d. Observational visit to another
school
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation
and coaching as part of a formal
arrangement
C
A
B
f. Committee or task force focusing
on curriculum, instruction, or
student assessment
A
B
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or
study group
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
h. Teacher collaborative or network
(such as one organized by an
outside agency or over the Internet)
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
i.
Individual or collaborative research
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
j.
Independent reading on a regular
basis (for example, educational
journals, books, or the Internet)
[8]
(NEW)
[8]
(NEW)
[8]
(NEW)
C
C
A
B
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
A
B
C
l.
A
B
C
Consultation with a subject
specialist
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16. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last
two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one oval
on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. How students learn
science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
b. Scientific inquiry and/or
technological design
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. Content standards in
science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. Curricular materials
available in science (units,
texts)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
f. Instructional methods for
teaching technological
design
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
g. Effective use of laboratory
activities in science
instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
h. Effective use of
information and
communication
technology (ICT) in
science instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
Methods for assessing
students in science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
i.
j.
k. Strategies for teaching
science to students from
diverse backgrounds
(including English
language learners)
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17. During the last two years have you participated in activities associated with school
improvement efforts directed at issues such as adequate yearly progress and state
accountability standards? (VC304724) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
18. Do you have special leadership responsibilities for science education at your school (for
example, responsibilities as a mentor teacher, lead teacher, resource specialist, departmental
chair, or master teacher)? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB598091) [8]
A Yes
B No
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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction—Science
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for science
instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class, please choose a single class to
use as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.
If you do not teach science, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for your
time.
1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Fill in one oval.
(VB598092) [4/8]
A I do not teach science to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including science.
C The only subject I teach is science.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching science.
2. How many students are in this class? (NEW) [4/8]
A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26 or more
3. About how much time in total do you spend with this class on science instruction in a
typical week? (VB598093) [8]
A Less than 1 hour
B 1–2.9 hours
C 3–4.9 hours
D 5–6.9 hours
E 7 hours or more
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4. Are students assigned to this class by ability? (HE002412) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
5. Do you create groups within this class for science instruction on the basis of ability?
(VC305014) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Fill
in one oval on each line. (VB610542) [4/8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Almost
every
day
[Same at:]
a. Multiple-choice tests
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB610543)
b. Short written
responses
(e.g., a phrase or
sentence)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB610544)
c. Long written
responses
(e.g., several
sentences or
paragraphs)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB610545)
7. In this class, about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of
science? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB608618) [4/8]
None
Little
Some
A lot
[Same at:]
a. Life science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB608619)
b. Earth and space
science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB608620)
c. Physical science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB608621)
d. Engineering and
technology
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305551)
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8. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Fill in one oval
on each line. (VB608604) [4/8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
[Same at:]
a. Read a science textbook
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
b. Read a book or magazine
about science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
c. Work with other students
on a science activity or
project
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. Prepare a written science
report
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. Watch a movie, video, or
DVD about science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
f. Watch a science teacher do
a science activity
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
g. Do hands-on activities or
investigations in science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
h. Talk about the
measurements and results
from students’ hands-on
activities
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
i. Take a science test or quiz
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
j. Identify questions that can
be addressed through
scientific investigations
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
k. Discuss the kinds of
problems that engineers can
solve
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
l. Figure out different ways to
solve a science problem
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
m. Present what they have
learned about science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
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(NEW)
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9. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science
to your eighth-grade class? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC304741) [8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a.
Increase student’s
interest in science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304743)
b.
Teach scientific facts and
principles
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304744)
c.
Teach scientific methods
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304745)
d.
Prepare students for
further study in science
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304746)
e.
Develop inquiry skills
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304747)
f.
Develop problem-solving
(design) skills
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304748)
g.
Develop skills in lab
techniques
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304749)
h.
Increase awareness of the
importance of science in
daily life
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304750)
i.
Develop systematic
observation skills
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304751)
j.
Learn about applications
of science to
environmental issues
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304752)
Develop scientific
writing skills
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304753)
k.
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10. How much of the following instructional materials and other resources does your
school system provide you with to teach science to your eighth-grade class? Fill in
one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
None
Little
Some
A lot
[Same at:]
a. Science textbooks
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305501)
b. Science magazines and
books
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305502)
c. Supplies or equipment for
science demonstrations
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305503)
d. Supplies or equipment for
science labs
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305504)
e. Space to conduct science
labs
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305505)
f. Computers for students’
use in class
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305506)
g. Computer labs
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305507)
h. Computers for teachers’
use
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305508)
i. Computerized science
labs for classroom use
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305510)
j. Audiovisual materials
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305512)
k. Science kits
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305514)
l. Scientific measurement
instruments (e.g.,
telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or
weighing scales)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
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11.
To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for eighthgrade science instruction? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Desktop computer
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310476)
b. Laptop computer
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310477)
c. Tablet PC (notebook-like computer that
allows users to write or draw through
the use of a stylus or touch-screen)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310478)
d. Digital projector (device that connects
to a computer to display presentations,
or demonstrate lessons, such as an
LCD)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310481)
e. CD-ROM
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310482)
f. Online software
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310483)
g. Digital music device (pocket-sized
music player used to listen to or create
audio files, such as an MP3 player)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310484)
h. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit television
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310485)
i. DVD player and DVDs
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310487)
j. Digital camera
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310488)
k. Graphing calculator
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310493)
l. Handheld device (pocket-sized
computing device, such as personal
digital assistant or smartphone)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310494)
m.Data collection sensors/probes (tool that
connects to a handheld device or
graphing calculator and detects motion,
pH, temperature, light)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310496)
n. Online course management system
(web-based software used to organize
information, assignments, grades, and
discussions)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310497)
o. Digital whiteboard (computerized
display panels that can respond to
fingertip command and creates a shared
interactive space, akin to traditional
chalkboards)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310498)
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12.
13.
In your eighth-grade class, how often do your students use a computer or other
technological resources to do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
(VC305489) [8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
[Same at:]
a. Conduct a search for
science information
A
B
C
D
[8]
(VC305491)
b. Simulate a physical or
biological process or
see how something
works (for example,
how planets orbit the
sun, how gas expands)
A
B
C
D
[8]
(VC305493)
c. Make a chart or graph
that shows results of
science projects
A
B
C
D
[8]
(VC305497)
Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system
provides you with the instructional materials and other resources you need to teach
your class? (HE001022) [4/8]
A I get all the resources I need.
B I get most of the resources I need.
C I get some of the resources I need.
D I don’t get any of the resources I need.
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14. When you teach science to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the following?
Fill in one oval on each line. (VC305515) [8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Use a different set of methods
in teaching some students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305521)
b. Supplement the regular course
curriculum with additional
material for some students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305518)
c. Pace my teaching differently
for some students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305522)
d. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305520)
e. Set different achievement
standards for some students
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC305517)
15. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and evaluate
their progress in science? (VC305449) [4/8]
A Never or hardly ever
B A few times a year
C Once or twice a month
D Once or twice a week
E Every day or almost every day
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16.
How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their
progress in science? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC305533) [4/8]
Never or
hardly
ever
A few
times
a
year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
[Same at:]
a. Discuss the student’s current
level of performance
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC305535)
b. Set goals for specific progress
the student would like to make
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC305536)
c. Discuss progress the student
has made towards goals
previously set
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC305538)
d. Determine how to adjust your
teaching strategies to meet the
student’s current learning
needs and to reflect the
student’s future goals
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(VC305539)
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2f
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Pilot Teacher Grade 8 Reading/Language Arts
Part 2f. contains:
Pilot Teacher Reading/Language Arts Grade 8:
Background, Education, Training
Classroom Organization and Instruction: Reading/Language Arts
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.
July 18, 2008
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Teacher Background Questionnaires for the NAEP 2009 Assessment
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Part 3
Part 4
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Section 1
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Section 3
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BET
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BET
COISCI
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Pilot
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Reading
Pilot
BET
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Civics &
Geography
Pilot
BET
Section 5
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Language Arts Teacher Questionnaire – Grade 8
Part I: Background, Education, and Training
For several questions on this survey, you are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions, please
print the appropriate number in each of the boxes provided. Please print legibly with a No. 2
pencil. Keep all printing within the boxes, and erase any stray marks.
Using one number per box, fill in every box. For example, 95 students would be written as
1.
Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331330) [4/8]
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
2.
Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331331) [4/8]
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Questions 3–4. For the next two questions, include any full-time teaching assignments, part-time
teaching assignments, and long-term substitute assignments, but not student teaching.
3.
Counting this year, how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary
teacher? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB337243) [8]
Years
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4. Counting this year, how many years have you taught reading, writing, or language arts in
grades 6 through 12? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB380355) [8]
5.
Years
Did you enter teaching through an alternative certification program?
(An alternative program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state, district, or university alternative
certification program.) (VC309863) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
6.
What type of teaching certificate do you hold in the state where you currently teach?
(VC309874) [4/8]
A Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate Æ Skip to
Question 8
B Certificate issued after satisfying all requirements except the completion of a
probationary period Æ Go to Question 7
C Certificate that requires some additional coursework, student teaching or passage of a
test before regular certification can be obtained Æ Go to Question 7
D Certificate issued to persons who must complete a certification program in order to
continue teaching Æ Go to Question 7
E I do not hold any of the above certificates in the state where I currently teach. Æ Go to
Question 7
7.
Do you hold a currently valid regular or standard certification from a state other than the one
in which you are currently teaching? (VB595188) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
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8.
This school year, are you a Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) according to your state’s
requirements?
(Generally, to be Highly Qualified, teachers must meet requirements related to (1) a
bachelor’s degree, (2) full state certification, and (3) demonstrating competency in the
subject area(s) taught. The HQT requirement is a provision under the No Child Left Behind
(NCLB) Act.) (VC309886) [4/8]
A Yes
B I meet my state’s requirements for a Highly Qualified Teacher in at least one subject
that I teach.
C No
9.
Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least one
content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national assessment
program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. In order to gain
certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of classroom practice and pass
one or more tests of content knowledge.) (VC309891) [4/8]
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
10. What is the highest academic degree you hold? (HE001012) [4/8]
A High-school diploma
B Associate’s degree/ vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
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11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB333658) [4/8]
Yes, a
major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Reading, language arts, or
literacy education
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378391)
b. English
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378392)
c. Other language arts-related
subject
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378394)
d. Elementary or secondary
education
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595189)
12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB345619) [4/8]
Yes, a
major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Reading, language arts, or
literacy education
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378395)
b. English
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378396)
c. Other language arts-related
subject
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB378398)
d. Elementary or secondary
education
A
B
C
[8]
(VB595190)
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13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last
two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one oval
on each line. (VC310636) [4/8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. How students learn
English/language arts
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
b. Content standards in
English/language arts
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
c. Curricular materials
available in
English/language arts
(units, texts)
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
d. Instructional methods for
teaching English/language
arts
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
e. Methods for assessing
students in
English/language arts
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
f. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
g. Strategies for teaching
English/language arts to
students from diverse
backgrounds (including
English language learners)
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
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14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of reading, writing, or literature. Fill in
one oval on each line. (VB482598) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. College course taken after your first
certification
A
B
[8]
(VB482599)
b. Workshop or training session
A
B
[8]
(VB482600)
c. Conference or professional association
meeting
A
B
[8]
(VB482601)
d. Observational visit to another school
A
B
[8]
(VB482642)
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
A
B
[8]
(VB482643)
f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment
A
B
[8]
(VB482644)
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study
group
A
B
[8]
(VB482645)
h. Teacher collaborative or network (such as
one organized by an outside agency or
over the Internet)
A
B
[8]
(VB482646)
i.
Individual or collaborative research
A
B
[8]
(VB482647)
j.
Independent reading on a regular basis (for
example, educational journals, books, or
the Internet)
A
B
[8]
(VB482648)
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
A
B
[8]
(VB482649)
l.
A
B
[8]
(VB482650)
Consultation with language arts specialist
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15. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the
following areas? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC191232) [4/8]
No, I am
already
proficient
No, I have
not
Yes
[Same at:]
a. Basic computer training
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. Software applications
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. Use of the Internet
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. Use of other technology (for
example, satellite access,
wireless Web, interactive video,
closed-circuit TV,
videoconferencing)
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. Integration of computers and
other technology into classroom
instruction
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
16. Do you have special leadership responsibilities for reading or language arts education at
your school (for example, responsibilities as a mentor teacher, lead teacher, resource
specialist, departmental chair, or master teacher)? (VB595191) [8]
A Yes
B No
17. During the last two years have you participated in activities associated with school
improvement efforts directed at issues such as adequate yearly progress and state
accountability standards? (VC304724) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
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Part II: Classroom Organization and Language Arts Instruction
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for English or
language arts instruction. (NOTE: “Language arts” refers to reading, writing, literature,
and related topics. Questions that ask about “English” instruction include language arts.)
If you teach more than one eighth-grade English or language arts class, please pick a
single class to use as the basis for answering the questions.
1.
Which best describes your role in teaching English/language arts? Fill in one oval.
[8]
(NEW)
A Teaching all or most subjects, including English/language arts
B Teaching only English/language arts
C Co-teaching with other teachers and holding primary responsibility for
English/language arts
D Co-teaching with other teachers but not holding primary responsibility for
English/language arts
2.
How many students are in your English/language arts class? (NEW) [8]
A 12 or fewer
B 13–15
C 16–18
D 19–21
E 22–24
F 25–27
G 28–30
H 30 or more
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3.
How many hours of English/language arts instruction do your students receive in a
typical week? (NEW) [8]
A Less than 3 hours
B 3 to less than 5 hours
C 5 to less than 7 hours
D 7 to less than 10 hours
E 10 to less than 12 hours
F 12 or more hours
4.
To what extent do you organize your English/language arts instruction to be
integrated with other subjects? (NEW) [8]
A Never
B Rarely
C Sometimes
D Often
E Always
5.
On what basis do you create groups of students in your class for English/language
arts instruction? (NEW) [8]
A I do not create groups.
B Test scores
C Interest
D Diversity
E Convenience (such as dividing groups by sitting areas)
F Students form their own groups.
G Other
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6.
To what extent do you use a computer for your English/language arts class? (NEW) [8]
A Never
B Rarely
C Sometimes
D Often
E Always
7.
To what extent do you use technological resources in your English/language arts
class (e.g., Internet connection, digital recorders, digital projector, white boards, CDROM software, MP3’s, or DVD player)? (NEW) [8]
A Never
B Rarely
C Sometimes
D Often
E Always
8.
To what extent are computers available for use by your students for your
English/language arts class? (NEW) [8]
A Never
B Rarely
C Sometimes
D Often
E Always
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9.
How often do you use each of the following to evaluate student progress in
English/language arts? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
a. Multiple-choice tests
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(HE001131)
b. Short written responses
such as a phrase or a
sentence
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. Long written responses
such as several sentences
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. Writing of more than one
paragraph
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. Individual projects
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
f. Individual presentations
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
g. Group projects
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
h. Group presentations
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
[Same at:]
10. Approximately how much English/language arts homework do you assign to
students in your English/language arts class each day? (NEW) [8]
A None
B 15 minutes
C 30 minutes
D 45 minutes
E 1 hour
F 2 to 3 hours
G More than 3 hours
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11. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following types of reading in your
English/language arts class? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Reading of literature
involving materials such
as novels, plays, or poetry
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. Reading for information,
involving materials such
as news articles, essays,
or speeches
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. Reading of document
texts involving materials
such as maps, schedules,
or directions
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
12. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following reading processes in your
English/language arts class? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Locate/recall
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. Integrate/interpret
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. Critique/evaluate
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
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13. Approximately what percentage of students in your English/language arts class is
completing their assignments? (NEW) [8]
A 0%
B 5–10%
C 11–20%
D 21–40%
E 41–70%
F 71–85%
G 86–100%
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2g
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Pilot Teacher Grade 8 Mathematics
Part 2g. contains:
Pilot Teacher Mathematics Grade 8:
Background, Education, Training
Classroom Organization and Instruction: Mathematics
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.
July 18, 2008
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Grade
Part 1
Part 2
4
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Type
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Operational
BET
COIREAD
COIMATH
COISCI
Pilot
BET
COISCI
COIREAD
COIMATH
(Pilot)
(Pilot)
Reading
Operational
BET
COIREAD
Mathematics
Operational
BET
COIMATH
Science
Operational
BET
COISCI
Reading
Pilot
BET
COIREAD
Mathematics
Pilot
BET
US History,
Civics &
Geography
Pilot
BET
Section 5
COISS (Pilot)
8
(Pilot)
COIMATH
(Pilot)
COISS
(Pilot)
BET—Background, Education and Training
COI—Classroom Organization and Instruction
2
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Teacher Questionnaire
Mathematics – Grade 8
Part I: Background, Education, & Training
For several questions on this survey, you are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions, please
print the appropriate number in each of the boxes provided. Please print legibly with a No. 2
pencil. Keep all printing within the boxes, and erase any stray marks.
Using one number per box, fill in every box. For example, 95 students would be written as
1.
Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331330) [4/8]
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
2.
Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals. (VB331331) [4/8]
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Pilot Teacher Gr. 8 – Mathematics
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Questions 3–4. For the next two questions, include any full-time teaching assignments,
part-time teaching assignments, and long-term substitute assignments, but not student teaching.
3.
Counting this year, how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary
teacher? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB337243) [8]
4.
Counting this year, how many years have you taught mathematics in grades 6 through 12?
Include any full-time teaching assignments, part-time teaching assignments, and long-term
substitute assignments, but not student teaching. If less than 4 months total experience, enter
“00.” (VB482728) [8]
5.
Years
Years
Did you enter teaching through an alternative certification program?
(An alternative program is a program that was designed to expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state, district, or university alternative
certification program.) (VC309863) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
6.
What type of teaching certificate do you hold in the state where you currently teach?
(VC309874) [4/8]
A Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate Æ Skip to
Question 8
B Certificate issued after satisfying all requirements except the completion of a
probationary period Æ Go to Question 7
C Certificate that requires some additional coursework, student teaching or passage of a
test before regular certification can be obtained Æ Go to Question 7
D Certificate issued to persons who must complete a certification program in order to
continue teaching Æ Go to Question 7
E I do not hold any of the above certificates in the state where I currently teach. Æ Go to
Question 7
Pilot Teacher Gr. 8 – Mathematics
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7.
Do you hold a currently valid regular or standard certification from a state other than the one
in which you are currently teaching? (VB595188) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
8.
This school year, are you a Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) according to your state’s
requirements?
(Generally, to be Highly Qualified, teachers must meet requirements related to (1) a
bachelor’s degree, (2) full state certification, and (3) demonstrating competency in the
subject area(s) taught. The HQT requirement is a provision under the No Child Left Behind
(NCLB) Act.) (VC309886) [4/8]
A Yes
B I meet my state’s requirements for a Highly Qualified Teacher in at least one subject
that I teach.
C No
9.
Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least one
content area?
(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental
organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national assessment
program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. In order to gain
certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of classroom practice and pass
one or more tests of content knowledge.) (VC309891) [4/8]
A Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
B I am working towards my National Board certification.
C No
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10. What is the highest academic degree you hold? (HE001012) [4/8]
A High-school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB333658) [4/8]
Yes, a
major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Mathematics education
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB482657)
b. Mathematics
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB482658)
c. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB608497)
d. Education (including secondary
education)
A
[8]
(VB482938)
B
C
12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB345619) [4/8]
Yes, a major
Yes, a
minor or
special
emphasis
No
[Same at:]
a. Mathematics education
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB473837)
b. Mathematics
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB473838)
c. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
A
B
C
[4/8]
(VB473839)
d. Education (including
secondary education)
A
[8]
(VB482939)
Pilot Teacher Gr. 8 – Mathematics
Background, Education, and Training
B
C
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13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last
two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one oval
on each line. (VB543441) [4/8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. How students learn
mathematics
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
b. Mathematics theory or
applications
A
c. Content standards in
mathematics
A
d. Curricular materials
available in mathematics
(units, texts)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543505)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching mathematics
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543506)
f. Effective use of
manipulatives in
mathematics instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB519181)
g. Effective use of
calculators in mathematics
instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543507)
h. Use of computers or other
technology in
mathematics instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543508)
Methods for assessing
students in mathematics
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543509)
Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543510)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543511)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543512)
i.
j.
k. Issues related to ability
grouping in mathematics
l.
Strategies for teaching
mathematics to students
from diverse backgrounds
(including English
language learners)
Pilot Teacher Gr. 8 – Mathematics
Background, Education, and Training
(VB543502)
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543503)
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB543504)
8
95
14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of mathematics? Fill in one oval on each
line. (VB482582) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. College course taken after your first
certification
A
B
[8]
(VB482583)
b. Workshop or training session
A
B
[8]
(VB482584)
c. Conference or professional association
meeting
A
B
[8]
(VB482585)
d. Observational visit to another school
A
B
[8]
(VB482586)
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
A
B
[8]
(VB482587)
f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment
A
B
[8]
(VB482588)
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study
group
A
B
[8]
(VB482589)
h. Teacher collaborative or network (such as
one organized by an outside agency or
over the Internet)
A
B
[8]
(VB482590)
i.
Individual or collaborative research
A
B
[8]
(VB482591)
j.
Independent reading on a regular basis (for
example, educational journals, books, or
the Internet)
A
B
[8]
(VB482592)
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
A
B
[8]
(VB482593)
l.
A
B
[8]
(VB482594)
Consultation with a subject specialist
Pilot Teacher Gr. 8 – Mathematics
Background, Education, and Training
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15. Do you have special leadership responsibilities for mathematics education at your school
(for example, responsibilities as a mentor teacher, lead teacher, resource specialist,
departmental chair, or master teacher)? (VB473855) [8]
A Yes
B No
16. During the last two years have you participated in activities associated with school
improvement efforts directed at issues such as adequate yearly progress and state
accountability standards? (VC304724) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
17. Are you teaching the following mathematics courses to eighth-grade students this year?
Include honors sections. Fill in one oval on each line. (VB543642) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Remedial mathematics
A
B
[8]
(VB543643)
b. General mathematics
A
B
[8]
(VB543644)
c. Introduction to Algebra/Pre-algebra
A
B
[8]
(VB543645)
d. Algebra
A
B
[8]
(VB543646)
e. Integrated or sequential mathematics
A
B
[8]
(VB543647)
f. Geometry
A
B
[8]
(VB543648)
Pilot Teacher Gr. 8 – Mathematics
Background, Education, and Training
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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction—Mathematics
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for mathematics
instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade mathematics class, please pick a
single one to use as the basis for answering the questions.
1.
Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics? Fill in one oval. (NEW) [4/8]
A Teaching all or most subjects, including mathematics
B Teaching only mathematics
C Co-teaching with other teachers and holding primary responsibility for
mathematics
D Co-teaching with other teachers but not holding primary responsibility for
mathematics
2.
How many students are in your mathematics class? (NEW) [4/8]
A 12 or fewer
B 13–15
C 16–18
D 19–21
E 22–24
F 25–27
G 28–30
H 30 or more
3.
How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical
week? (NEW) [4/8]
A Less than 3 hours
B 3 to less than 5 hours
C 5 to less than 7 hours
D 7 to less than 10 hours
E 10 to less than 12 hours
F 12 or more hours
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4.
To what extent do you organize your mathematics instruction to be integrated with
other subjects? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never
B Rarely
C Sometimes
D Often
E Always
5.
On what basis do you create groups of students in your class for mathematics
instruction? (NEW) [4/8]
A I do not create groups.
B Test scores
C Interest
D Diversity
E Convenience (such as dividing groups by seating areas)
F Students form their own groups.
G Other
6.
To what extent do you use a computer for your mathematics class? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never
B Rarely
C Sometimes
D Often
E Always
Pilot Teacher Gr. 8 – Mathematics
Classroom Organization and Instruction-Mathematics
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99
7.
To what extent do you use technological resources in your mathematics class (e.g.,
Internet connection, digital recorders, digital projector, white boards, CD-ROM
software, MP3’s, or DVD player)? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never
B Rarely
C Sometimes
D Often
E Always
8.
To what extent are computers available for use by your students for your
mathematics class? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never
B Rarely
C Sometimes
D Often
E Always
9. How often do you use each of the following to evaluate student progress in
mathematics? Fill in one oval on each line. (HB001130) [4/8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
[Same at:]
a. Multiple-choice tests
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(HB001131)
b. Problem sets
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(HB001132)
c. Short written responses
such as a phrase or a
sentence
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. Long written responses
such as several sentences
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. Individual projects
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
f. Individual presentations
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
g. Group projects
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
h. Group presentations
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
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100
10. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in your
mathematics class each day? (HB001106) [8]
A None
B 15 minutes
C 30 minutes
D 45 minutes
E 1 hour
F 2 to 3 hours
G More than 3 hours
11. To what extent have you covered each of the following concepts in your
mathematics class? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC310878) [4/8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Numbers and operations
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310879)
b. Measurement
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310880)
c. Geometry
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC310881)
d. Data analysis, statistics,
and probability
A
B
C
D
[8]
(VC366951)
e. Algebra
A
B
C
D
[8]
(VC366967)
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12. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators in each of the following
activities? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
Never
Sometimes
Always
[Same at:]
a. During math lessons
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. During tests or quizzes
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. For homework
assignments or projects
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
13. Approximately what percentage of students in your mathematics class is completing
their assignments? (NEW) [4/8]
A 0%
B 5–10%
C 11–20%
D 21–40%
E 41–70%
F 71–85%
G 86–100%
Pilot Teacher Gr. 8 – Mathematics
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2h
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Pilot Teacher Grade 8 Social Studies
Part 2h. contains:
Pilot Teacher Social Studies Grade 8:
Background, Education, Training
Classroom Organization and Instruction: Social Studies
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.
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Grade
Part 1
Part 2
4
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Type
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Operational
BET
COIREAD
COIMATH
COISCI
Pilot
BET
COISCI
COIREAD
COIMATH
(Pilot)
(Pilot)
Reading
Operational
BET
COIREAD
Mathematics
Operational
BET
COIMATH
Science
Operational
BET
COISCI
Reading
Pilot
BET
COIREAD
Mathematics
Pilot
BET
US History,
Civics &
Geography
Pilot
BET
Section 5
COISS (Pilot)
8
(Pilot)
COIMATH
(Pilot)
COISS
(Pilot)
BET—Background, Education and Training
COI—Classroom Organization and Instruction
2
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Teacher Questionnaire
Social Studies – Grade 8
Part I: Background, Education, & Training
For some questions on this survey, you are asked to fill in numbers. For these questions, please print the
appropriate number in each of the boxes provided. Please print legibly with a No. 2 pencil. Keep all
printing within the boxes, and erase any stray marks.
Using one number per box, fill in every box. For example, 95 students would be written as
For the purposes of this questionnaire, “civics” means the study of basic concepts about the theory
and practice of constitutional democracy in the United States. Also included is the development of
intellectual and participatory civic skills, as well as the disposition to assume the rights and
responsibilities of individuals in society.
1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.
(VB331330)
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.
2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals.
(VB331331)
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
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Questions 3–4. For the next two questions, include any full-time teaching assignments, part-time
teaching assignments, and long-term substitute assignments, but not student teaching.
3. Counting this year, how many years have you worked as an elementary or secondary
teacher? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB337243)
Years
4. Counting this year, how many years have you taught history, civics, or social studies in
grades 6 through 12? If less than 4 months total experience, enter “00.” (VB607675)
Years
5. What type of teaching certificate do you hold in the state where you currently teach?
(VB333654)
A Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate Æ Skip to
Question 7
B Probationary certificate (the initial certificate issued after satisfying all requirements
except the completion of a probationary period) Æ Go to Question 6
C Provisional or other type of certificate given to persons who are still participating in
what the state calls an “alternative certification program” Æ Go to Question 6
D Temporary certificate (requires some additional college coursework and/or student
teaching before regular certification can be obtained) Æ Go to Question 6
E Emergency certificate or waiver (issued to persons with insufficient teacher preparation
who must complete a regular certification program in order to continue teaching) Æ Go
to Question 6
F No certificate Æ Go to Question 6
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6. Do you hold a currently valid regular or standard certification from a state other than the one
in which you are currently teaching? (VB595188)
A Yes
B No
7. What is the highest academic degree you hold?
(HE001012)
A High-school diploma
B Associate’s degree/vocational certification
C Bachelor’s degree
D Master’s degree
E Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past
master’s degree
F Doctorate
G Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)
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8.
Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB333658)
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis
No
A
A
B
B
C
C
(VB333659)
c. General social science or social studies
education
A
B
C
(VB334021)
d. Other social science (for example,
economics, sociology, psychology,
anthropology)
A
B
C
(VB610604)
e. Education (including elementary,
secondary, and early childhood)
A
B
C
(VB610150)
a. History or history education
b. Political science
(VB607676)
9. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part of
your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB345619)
Yes, a major
Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis
No
a. History or history education
A
B
C
b. Political science
A
B
C
c. General social science or social studies
education
A
B
C
(VB374403)
d. Other social science (for example,
economics, sociology, psychology,
anthropology)
A
B
C
(VB610605)
e. Education (including elementary,
secondary, and early childhood)
A
B
C
(VB610149)
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10. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of history, civics, or social studies? Fill in
one oval on each line. (VB607678)
Yes
No
a. College courses (do not count courses taken prior to
your first certification)
A
B
(VB607679)
b. Workshop or training session
A
B
(VB607680)
c. Conference or professional association meeting
A
B
(VB607681)
d. Observational visit to another school
A
B
(VB608022)
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and coaching as
part of a formal arrangement
A
B
(VB608023)
f. Committee or task force focusing on curriculum,
instruction, or student assessment
A
B
(VB608024)
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group
A
B
(VB608025)
h. Formal teacher collaborative or network (such as one
organized by an outside agency or over the Internet)
A
B
(VB608026)
i. Individual or collaborative research
A
B
(VB608027)
j. Independent reading on a regular basis (for example,
educational journals, books, or the Internet)
A
B
(VB608028)
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
A
B
(VB608029)
l. Consultation with a subject specialist
A
B
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11. Do you have special leadership responsibilities for history, civics, or social studies at your
school (for example, responsibilities as a mentor teacher, lead teacher, resource specialist,
departmental chair, or master teacher)? (VB595264)
A Yes
B No
12. Some states and districts have recently initiated school improvement efforts directed at issues
such as adequate yearly progress and state accountability standards. These activities are
usually led by personnel from outside the particular school. During the last two years have
you participated in such activities? (VB595192)
Yes
No
a. Within your school
A
B
(VB595193)
b. As part of a team outside your school
A
B
(VB595194)
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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction
U.S. History, Civics, and Geography
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for social studies instruction. If
you teach more than one eighth-grade U.S. history, civics, or geography class, please pick a single one
to use as the basis for answering the questions.
If you do not teach social studies, you have finished the survey. Thank you for your time.
1.
Which best describes your role in teaching U.S. history? Fill in one oval.
(NEW) [8]
A Teaching only U.S. history
B Teaching U.S. history and other social studies subjects
C Teaching all or most subjects, including social studies subjects
D Team-teaching with primary responsibility for U.S. history
E Team-teaching without primary responsibility for U.S. history
2.
Which best describes your role in teaching civics or government? Fill in one oval.
(NEW) [8]
A Teaching only civics or government
B Teaching civics or government and other social studies subjects
C Teaching all or most subjects, including social studies subjects
D Team-teaching with primary responsibility for civics or government
E Team-teaching without primary responsibility for civics or government
3.
Which best describes your role in teaching geography? Fill in one oval.
(NEW) [8]
A Teaching only geography
B Teaching geography and other social studies subjects
C Teaching all or most subjects, including social studies subjects
D Team-teaching with primary responsibility for geography
E Team-teaching without primary responsibility for geography
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4.
Which of the following content areas do you mainly teach? Fill in one oval.
(NEW) [8]
A State history
B U.S. history
C World history
D Civics or government
E Geography
F Economics
5.
6.
To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your U.S. history class? Fill
in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. Change and continuity in
American democracy
A
B
C
D
b. Gathering and
interactions of people
from various cultures
A
B
C
D
c. Technological changes
A
B
C
d. Economic changes
A
B
e. Changing role of America
in the world
A
B
[Same at:]
[8]
(NEW)
[8]
(NEW)
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your civics or government
class? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Politics and government
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. Foundations of the
American political system
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
c. The Constitution
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. World affairs
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. Roles of citizens in
American democracy
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
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7.
8.
To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your geography class? Fill in
one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Space and place (i.e.,
basic concepts of physical
and human geography)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. Environment and society
(i.e., how people adapt to,
depend on, and are
affected by the natural
environment)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. Spatial dynamics and
connections (i.e.,
variation among regions
and how people interact
across space via
communication,
transportation, trade, etc.)
A
B
C
D
[8]
(NEW)
How many students are in your U.S. history, civics or government, and geography class? Fill in
one oval for each column per subject. (NEW) [8]
U.S.
history
Civics or
government
Geography
[Same at:]
a. 12 or fewer
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
b. 13–15
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
c. 16–18
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
d. 19–21
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
e. 22–24
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
f. 25–27
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
g. 28–30
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
h. 30 or more
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
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9.
How many hours of U.S. history, civics or government, and geography instruction do your
students receive in a typical week? Fill in one oval for each column per subject. (NEW) [8]
U.S.
history
Civics or
government
Geography
[Same at:]
a. Less than 1 hour
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
b. 1 to less than 2 hours
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
c. 2 to less than 3 hours
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
d. 3 to less than 4 hours
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
e. 4 to less than 5 hours
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
f. 5 or more hours
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
10. To what extent do you organize your U.S. history, civics or government, and geography
instruction to be integrated with other subjects? Fill in one oval for each column per subject.
[8]
U.S.
history
Civics or
government
Geography
[Same at:]
a. Never
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
b. Rarely
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
c. Sometimes
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
d. Often
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
e. Always
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
(NEW)
11. To what extent do you use a computer in your U.S. history, civics or government, and geography
class? Fill in one oval for each column per subject. (NEW) [8]
U.S.
history
Civics or
government
Geography
[Same at:]
a. Never
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
b. Rarely
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
c. Sometimes
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
d. Often
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
e. Always
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
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12. To what extent do you use technological resources (e.g., Internet connection, digital recorders,
digital projector, white boards, CD-ROM software, MP3’s, or DVD player) in your U.S. history,
civics or government, and geography class? Fill in one oval for each column per subject. (NEW) [8]
U.S.
history
Civics or
government
Geography
[Same at:]
a. Never
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
b. Rarely
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
c. Sometimes
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
d. Often
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
e. Always
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
13. To what extent can students use a computer for U.S. history, civics or government, and geography
class, either in the classroom or in a computer lab? Fill in one oval for each column per subject.
(NEW) [8]
U.S.
history
Civics or
government
Geography
[Same at:]
a. Never
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
b. Rarely
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
c. Sometimes
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
d. Often
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
e. Always
A
B
C
[4/8]
(New)
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14. How often do you use each of the following to evaluate student progress in social studies (e.g.
U.S. history, civics or government, and geography)? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
a. Multiple-choice tests
A
B
C
D
b. Short written responses
such as a phrase or a
sentence
A
B
C
D
c. Long written responses
such as several sentences
A
B
C
D
d. Writing of more than one
paragraph
A
B
C
D
e. Individual projects
A
B
C
f. Individual presentations
A
B
g. Group projects
A
h. Group presentations
A
[Same at:]
[4/8]
(HE001131)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
15. Approximately how much homework do you assign to students in your U.S. history, civics or
government, and geography class each day? Fill in one oval for each column per subject. (NEW) [8]
U.S.
history
Civics or
government
Geography
[Same at:]
a. None
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. 15 minutes
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. 30 minutes
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. 45 minutes
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. 1 hour
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
f. 2 to 3 hours
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
g. More than 3 hours
A
B
C
[8]
(NEW)
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16. Approximately what percentage of students in your U.S. history, civics or government, and
geography class is completing their assignments? (NEW) [8]
U.S.
history
Civics or
government
Geography
[Same at:]
a. 0%
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. 5–10%
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. 11–20%
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
d. 21–40%
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
e. 41–70%
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
f. 71–85%
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
g. 86–100%
A
B
C
[4/8]
(NEW)
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2i
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
National Indian Education Study (NIES) Teacher Grade 8
Part 2i. contains:
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Teacher Questionnaire – Grade 8
NIES 2009
1. Counting this year, how many years have you taught at this school? If less than 1 year total at
this school, enter “01.” (VC190809) [4/8]
Years
2. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following sources? Fill in one
oval on each line. (VB592443) [8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. Independent reading and study
A
B
C
D
b. Your own personal or family
background and experiences
A
B
C
D
c. Locally sponsored American Indian
or Alaska Native cultural orientation
program
d. Living and working in an American
Indian or Alaska Native community
[Same at:]
(VB592446)
[4/8]
(VC202915)
[4/8]
(VC202922)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VB592448)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
3. To what extent have you acquired knowledge, skills, and information specific to teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native students from each of the following types of classes? Fill
in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. College courses, or other classes or
workshops with a focus on teaching
American Indian or Alaska Native
students
b. College courses, or other classes or
workshops with a general focus on
various cultures or diversity
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all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
[Same at:]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
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4. Below is a list of resources that may be consulted by teachers to help them improve the
academic performance of their students. During the last two years, how many times have you
consulted each of the following resources to help you improve the academic performance of
your American Indian or Alaska Native students? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. Online websites
b. Articles in professional journals
Never
1 or 2
times
3 or 4
times
5 or more
times
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
c. Local libraries or cultural centers
A
B
C
D
d. Other teachers in your school
A
B
C
D
e. Elders or other experts
A
B
C
D
[Same at:]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
5. During the last two years, how many times have you attended in-service classes and
workshops to help you improve the academic performance of your American Indian or
Alaska Native students? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never → Skip to question 7.
B 1 or 2 times
C 3 or 4 times
D 5 or more times
6. Who sponsored the in-service classes and workshops you attended in the last two years? Fill
in all ovals that apply. (NEW) [4/8]
A State
B District
C Tribal education department
D Indian education professional associations
E College or university
F Other
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7. To what extent do you speak any of the native languages spoken by American Indian or
Alaska Native students who attend this school? If you know more than one of these
languages, answer for the one you know best. (NEW) [4/8]
A No knowledge or skill; nonspeaker
B Minimal functional or communicative ability; ability to use some words or phrases
C Moderate communicative ability; can express some ideas and communicate in some
situations, but limited and cannot always express ideas
D Fluent nonnative speaker
E Fluent native speaker
8. Have you received any of the following forms of preparation for teaching students whose
first language is not English (sometimes called Limited English Proficiency [LEP] students
or English Language Learners [ELL])? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. At least one college-level course on how to teach
students whose first language is not English (but not a
major, minor, or special emphasis)
b. An undergraduate or graduate major, minor, or special
emphasis in teaching English as a Second Language
(ESL), English Language Development (ELD), or
Bilingual Education
c. Any other training or professional development on how
to teach students whose first language is not English
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Yes
No
A
B
A
B
A
B
[Same at:]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
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9. To what extent do you use the following to assess student progress? Fill in one oval on each
line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. Assessments developed by
American Indian or Alaska Native
organizations
d. Tests supplied by textbook
publishers (for example, end of
unit or chapter tests)
e. Teacher-made tests or quizzes
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
[Same at:]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
f. Performance-based assessments
A
B
C
D
g. Group projects
A
B
C
D
h. Oral responses of students during
class discussions
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
10. Do you teach reading/language arts to grade 8 students? (NEW) [8]
A Yes → Go to question 11.
B No → Skip to question 17.
11.
How many students are American Indian or Alaska Native in your reading/language arts
class? Include both enrolled tribal members and descendents in your calculations. (NEW [8])
A Few (less than 5)
B Several, but less than half the class
C At least half the class, but not every student
D The whole class
E I don’t know.
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12.
To what extent do you integrate lessons and materials about American Indian or Alaska
Native culture and history into your reading/language arts curriculum? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never
B At least once a year
C At least once a month
D At least once a week
E Every day or almost every day
13.
To what extent do you integrate lessons and materials about current issues affecting
American Indian or Alaska Native people and communities into your reading/language arts
curriculum? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never
B At least once a year
C At least once a month
D At least once a week
E Every day or almost every day
14.
To what extent do you use your students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s)
when you teach reading/language arts? (NEW) [8]
A Instruction is entirely in English.
B Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American
Indian or Alaska Native language(s) are included occasionally.
C Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American
Indian or Alaska Native language(s) are included frequently.
D Instruction is primarily in the students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s).
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15.
How often do you have your students do each of the following reading/language arts
activities? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. Read literature with
American Indian or
Alaska Native themes
b. Read literature by
American Indian or
Alaska Native authors
c. Read about, or discuss,
current issues of concern
to the American Indian
or Alaska Native
community
d. Write about experiences
or issues affecting
American Indian or
Alaska Native people
e. Write about their own
experiences as an
American Indian or
Alaska Native person
16.
Never
At least
once a
year
At least
once a
month
At least
once a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Same at:]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning reading/language
arts lessons? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
Not
at all
A
little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
a. Standards developed by national
professional organizations
A
B
C
D
E
b. State content standards
A
B
C
D
E
c. District content standards
d. American Indian or Alaska
Native content or cultural
standards
NIES Teacher Gr. 8
[Same at:]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
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17. Do you teach mathematics to grade 8 students? (NEW) [8]
A Yes → Go to question 18.
B No → Skip to question 24.
18.
How many students are American Indian or Alaska Native in your mathematics class?
Include both enrolled tribal members and descendents in your calculations. (NEW) [8]
A Few (less than 5)
B Several, but less than half the class
C At least half the class, but not every student
D The whole class
E I don’t know.
19.
To what extent do you integrate lessons and materials about American Indian or Alaska
Native culture and history into your mathematics curriculum? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never
B At least once a year
C At least once a month
D At least once a week
E Every day or almost every day
20.
To what extent do you integrate lessons and materials about current issues affecting
American Indian or Alaska Native people and communities into your mathematics
curriculum? (NEW) [4/8]
A Never
B At least once a year
C At least once a month
D At least once a week
E Every day or almost every day
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21.
To what extent do you use your students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s)
when you teach mathematics? (NEW) [8]
A Instruction is entirely in English.
B Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American
Indian or Alaska Native language(s) are included occasionally.
C Instruction is primarily in English, but words or phrases from the students’ American
Indian or Alaska Native language(s) are included frequently.
D Instruction is primarily in the students’ American Indian or Alaska Native language(s).
22.
How often do you have your students do each of the following mathematics activities? Fill
in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. Solve mathematics
problems that reflect
situations found in
American Indian or
Alaska Native
communities
b. Participate in activities
that integrate mathematics
with American Indian or
Alaska Native themes (for
example, use traditional
symbols and designs to
teach geometric concepts)
c. Study traditional
American Indian or
Alaska Native
mathematics (for example,
American Indian or
Alaska Native systems of
counting, estimating, and
recording quantities)
d. Study mathematics within
traditional American
Indian or Alaska Native
contexts (for example,
American Indian or
Alaska Native systems of
astronomy and physics)
NIES Teacher Gr. 8
Never
At least
once a
year
At least
once a
month
At least
once a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
[Same at:]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
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23.
24.
How much do you rely on each of the following documents in planning mathematics
lessons? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
Not
at all
A
little
Some
A lot
Not aware
of any
[Same at:]
a. Standards developed by national
professional organizations
A
B
C
D
E
(NEW)
b. State content standards
A
B
C
D
E
(NEW)
c. District content standards
A
B
C
D
E
(NEW)
d. American Indian or Alaska Native
content or cultural standards
A
B
C
D
E
(NEW)
[4/8]
[4/8]
[4/8]
[4/8]
Are you Hispanic or Latino? (VB555111) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
25.
Which of the following describe(s) you? You may fill in more than one oval. (VC190762) [4/8]
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native (Print the name of your American Indian tribe or
Alaska Native group below. You may indicate more than one tribe or group.)
_________________________________________________________________
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
NIES Teacher Gr. 8
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26.
What have you found to be the most effective teaching and learning strategies for increasing
the achievement of your American Indian or Alaska Native students? (NEW) [4/8]
27.
In the space below, please share with us your thoughts about any other important issue(s)
about your students, school, or community that are related to student academic performance,
student aspirations, or other educational matters. (NEW) [4/8]
NIES Teacher Gr. 8
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VOLUME II
Part 2j
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
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Operational School Grade 8
Part 2j. contains:
Operational School Grade 8:
School Characteristics & Policies
Reading
Mathematics
Social Studies
Charter School
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School Questionnaire
Grade 8
This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
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School Questionnaire
Grade 8
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
1.
What grades are taught in your school? Fill in all ovals that apply. (VB337248) [4/8/12]
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
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2.
Do all students in your school follow the same calendar? (VB556165) [4/8/12]
A Yes Æ Go to Question 3
B No Æ Skip to Question 4
3.
Please indicate the number of hours of instruction that eighth-grade students in your school
completed as of February 1, 2009. Fill in the blocks below and then skip to Question 5.
(VC346268) [8]
,
4.
5.
hours of instruction as of February 1, 2009
For each group of students following a separate calendar, please indicate the number of
hours of instruction that eighth-grade students in your school completed as of February 1,
2009. (VB607887) [8]
First group:
,
hours of instruction as of February 1, 2009 [8]
(VB607888)
Second group:
,
hours of instruction as of February 1, 2009 [8]
(VB607889)
Third group:
,
hours of instruction as of February 1, 2009 [8]
(VB607890)
What is the current enrollment in your school? (VB337250) [4/8/12]
,
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6.
Approximately what percentage of eighth-graders in your school…
(Please be sure your answers sum to 100%.) (VC189012) [8]
[Same at:]
a. is new this year?
%
[8]
(VC189050)
b. has been attending your school for 1–2
years?
%
[8]
(VC189051)
c. has been attending your school for 3 or
more years?
%
[8]
(VC189053)
TOTAL
7.
1
0
0
%
Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been identified as
limited-English proficient? (VB337256) [4/8/12]
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
8.
Is your school a public charter school? (VC310911) [4/8/12]
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state statute, has
been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules and regulations. A
charter school may be a newly created school, or it may previously have been a public or
private school.)
A Yes
B No
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9.
What other type of school is this? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC311012) [4/8/12]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Regular elementary school
A
B
[[4/8/12]
b. A regular school with a magnet program
A
B
[4/8/12]
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311016)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311017)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311018)
f. Private (independent)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311020)
g. Private (religiously affiliated)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311021)
h. Privately run public school
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311022)
i.
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311024)
c. A magnet school or a school with a special
program emphasis, e.g., science/math
school, performing arts school,
talented/gifted school, foreign language
immersion school, etc.
d. Special education: a school that primarily
serves students with disabilities
e. Alternative: a school that offers a
curriculum designed to provide alternative
or nontraditional education, not clearly
categorized as regular or special education
Other
(VC311014)
(VC311015)
10. About what percentage of your students is absent on an average day? (Include excused and
unexcused absences in calculating this rate.) (HE000917) [4/8/12]
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
11. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all absences
in calculating this rate.) (LC000488) [4/8/12]
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
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12. About what percentage of students who are enrolled at the beginning of the school year is
still enrolled at the end of the school year? (Exclude students who transfer into the school
during the school year in figuring this rate.) (HE000918) [4/8/12]
A 98–100%
B 95–97%
C 90–94%
D 80–89%
E 70–79%
F 60–69%
G 50–59%
H Less than 50%
13. About what percentage of this year’s eighth-graders was held back and is repeating eighth
grade? (HE002230) [8]
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
14. Of the full-time teachers who started in your school last year, what percentage left before
the end of the school year? (HE000920) [4/8/12]
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E 11–15%
F 16–20%
G More than 20%
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15. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program? (HE002094) [4/8/12]
A Yes Æ Go to Question 16
B No Æ Skip to Question 19
16. How does the school operate the program? (VB556173) [4/8/12]
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch. Æ Skip to Question 18
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2
or 3). Æ Go to Question 17
17. If your school distributes free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3, what was the base
year during which individual student eligibility was collected? (NEW) [4/8/12]
A This school does not distribute free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3—
eligibility is determined annually.
B 2008
C 2007
D 2006
E 2005
F 2004
G 2003 or earlier
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18. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was eligible to
receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch Program? (VB608487)
[4/8/12]
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
19. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program which
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to children who
live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.) (VB608488) [4/8/12]
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
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20. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services?
Fill in one oval on each line. Students who receive more than one service should be counted
for each service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of
the following services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire. (VB485284) [4/8/12]
a. Targeted
Title I
services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. Instruction
provided
in
student’s
home
language
(nonEnglish)
d. Englishas-asecondlanguage
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
e. Special
education
None
1–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–90%
Over
90%
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB610145)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB485286)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB485287)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB485288)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB485289)
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Part II: English/Language Arts
1.
2.
During the last two years, to what extent have professional development activities
offered to teachers in your school focused on the following? Fill in one oval on each
line. (VB380370) [4/8/12]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Use of language arts
across the curriculum
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VB380371)
b. Interpreting and analyzing
literature
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VB380372)
c. Understanding the process
of reading or writing
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VB380373)
d. Instructional strategies for
teaching language arts
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VB380374)
Is there an English/language arts specialist or coach available (full- or part-time) to
eighth-graders at your school? (VC311740) [8]
A Yes, available full-time to my school Æ Go to Question 3
B Yes, available part-time to my school Æ Go to Question 3
C No Æ Skip to Question 4
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3.
To what extent are any of the following a responsibility of the English/language arts
specialist or coach available to eighth-graders at your school? Fill in one oval on
each line. (VC311744) [8]
a. Provide technical
assistance/support to
individual teachers about
English/language arts content
or the teaching of
English/language arts
b. Conduct professional
development for groups of
teachers about
English/language arts content
or the teaching of
English/language arts
c. Provide English/language arts
instruction to students on
various topics
d. Provide English/language arts
instruction to students at
various grade levels
e. Provide English/language arts
enrichment to some student
groups
School Operational Grade 8
Language Arts
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
A
B
C
D
[8/12]
(VC311746)
A
B
C
D
[8/12]
(VC311749)
A
B
C
D
[8/12]
(VC311750)
A
B
C
D
[8/12]
(VC311752)
A
B
C
D
[8/12]
(VC311753)
[Same
at:]
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4.
To what extent is your school’s English/language arts program structured according
to the following resources? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC191175) [8/12]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
a. State curriculum standards or
frameworks
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC191181)
b. District curriculum standards
or curriculum guides
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC191182)
c. Results from state/district
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC191185)
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC191187)
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC191188)
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC191191)
g. Discretion of individual
teachers
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC191194)
h. Commercially designed
programs
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC191195)
d. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards for
learning
e. Results from school
assessments
f. Recommendations from
school reading/language arts
department
5.
[Same
at:]
To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade English/language arts curriculum
focus on preparation for the following types of assessments? Fill in one oval on each
line. (VC311761) [8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Federally mandated
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311764)
b. State assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311766)
c. District assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311768)
d. School assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311770)
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6. Does your school have the following personnel to assist with English/language arts
class instruction for eighth-grade students with disabilities (SD) and/or English
language learners (ELL)? Fill in one oval for SD and one oval for ELL on each line.
(VC191115) [8]
SD
ELL
Yes
No
Yes
No
[Same at:]
A
B
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191117)
b. Reading specialists or
coaches
A
B
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191119)
c. Speech pathologists
A
B
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191121)
d. Certified ELL/bilingual
education teachers
A
B
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191123)
e. Other staff not trained in
SD or ELL
A
B
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191125)
f. Parent volunteers
A
B
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191126)
g. Paraprofessionals or
teacher aids who are
trained in SD or ELL
A
B
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
h. Paraprofessionals or
teacher aids who are not
trained in SD or ELL
A
B
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
a. Special Education teachers
(and related service
providers)
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Part III: Mathematics
1.
What percentage of eighth-grade students in your school enrolls in more than one
mathematics class in a year (including summer school) for the purpose of
remediation or to catch up to grade level? Do not include students who receive
additional mathematics instruction as part of special education or because of IEP
provisions. (VB525194) [8]
A None
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 20 percent
E More than 20 percent
2.
What percentage of eighth-grade students in your school enrolls in more than one
mathematics class in a year (including summer school) for the purpose of
advancement or to get ahead of grade level? (VB525195) [8]
A None
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 20 percent
E More than 20 percent
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3.
What percentage of eighth-grade students in your school is enrolled in the following
mathematics classes? Fill in one oval on each line. (VB525185) [8]
None
1–
10%
11–
25%
26–
50%
51–
75%
76–
90%
91–
100%
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[8]
(VB525186)
b. Introduction to algebra
or pre-algebra
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[8]
(VB525187)
c. Two-year Pre-Algebra
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[8]
(NEW)
d. Algebra I
(one-year course)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[8]
(VB525188)
e. Algebra I (first year of
two-year course)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[8]
(VB525189)
f. Algebra I (second year
of two-year course)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[8]
(VB517155)
g. Geometry
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[8]
(VB525190)
h. Algebra II
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[8]
(VB525191)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[8]
(VB525192)
a. Eighth-grade
mathematics (not
algebra or pre-algebra)
i.
4.
Integrated or
sequential
mathematics
Do students who complete a one-year course in Algebra I by the end of eighth-grade
receive high-school credit? (VC084852) [8]
A Yes
B No
5. Is there a mathematics specialist or coach available (full- or part-time) to eighthgraders at your school? (VC311783) [8]
A Yes, available full-time to my school Æ Go to Question 6
B Yes, available part-time to my school Æ Go to Question 6
C No Æ Skip to Question 7
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6. To what extent are any of the following a responsibility of the mathematics specialist
or coach available to eighth-graders at your school? Fill in one oval on each line.
(VC311785) [8]
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311787)
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311788)
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311789)
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311791)
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311792)
Not at all
a. Provide technical
assistance/support to
individual teachers
about mathematics
content or the teaching
of mathematics
b. Conduct
professional
development for groups
of teachers about
mathematics content or
the teaching of
mathematics
c. Provide
mathematics instruction
to students on various
topics
d. Provide
mathematics instruction
to students at various
grade levels
e. Provide
mathematics
remediation/intervention
to some student groups
f. Provide mathematics
enrichment to some
student groups
7. Are eighth-grade students typically assigned to mathematics classes by ability and/or
achievement levels (so that some instruction groups are higher in average
mathematics ability and/or achievement levels than others)? (VB525196) [8]
A Yes
B No
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8. Please estimate the percentage of students that is transferred to a higher
ability/achievement-based placement in mathematics between eighth and ninth grade.
(VB525197) [8]
A Less than 1 percent
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 25 percent
E More than 25 percent
F Students are not grouped by ability.
9. Please estimate the percentage of students that is transferred to a lower
ability/achievement-based placement in mathematics between eighth and ninth grade.
(VB525198) [8]
A Less than 1 percent
B 1 to 5 percent
C 6 to 10 percent
D 11 to 25 percent
E More than 25 percent
F Students are not grouped by ability.
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10.
To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the
following resources? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC311202) [4/8/12]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. State curriculum standards or
frameworks
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311204)
b. District curriculum standards or
curriculum guides
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311209)
c. Results from state/district
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311210)
d. In-school curriculum frameworks
and standards for learning
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311211)
e. Results from school assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311212)
f. Recommendations from school
mathematics department
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311213)
g. Discretion of individual teachers
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311214)
h. Commercially designed programs
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC311215)
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11.
To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on
preparation for the following types of assessments? Fill in one oval on each line.
(VC311851) [8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
c. District assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
d. School assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
a. Federally- mandated
assessments
b. State assessments
12.
[Same at:]
(VC311853)
(VC311854)
(VC311855)
(VC311857)
Approximately what percentage of your school's classrooms has the following
technological resources for eighth-grade mathematics instruction? Fill in one oval on
each line. (VC304479) [8]
0%
1–
25%
26–
50%
51–
75%
76–
99%
100%
[Same at:]
a. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit
television
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC304480)
b. Videodisc player/VCR/DVD
player
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC304481)
c. Digital/video camera
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC304482)
d. Videoconferencing equipment
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC304484)
e. Scanner for images or text
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC304486)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC304487)
g. Computer
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC304488)
h. Internet
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC309190)
i.
Computer printer
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC309191)
j.
Hand-held devices (e.g.,
personal digital assistants such
as Palm Pilots or Pocket PCs)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC304492)
f. Projection device for projecting
images directly from a
computer
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Part IV: Science
1. Is there a science specialist or coach available (full- or part-time) to eighth-graders at your
school? (VC312313) [8]
A Yes, available full-time to my school Æ Go to Question 2
B Yes, available part-time to my school Æ Go to Question 2
C No Æ Skip to Question 3
2. To what extent are any of the following a responsibility of the science specialist or coach
available to eighth graders at your school? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC312436) [8]
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC312440)
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC312441)
c. Provide science instruction to students
on various topics
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC312442)
d. Provide science instruction to students
at various grade levels
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC312443)
e. Provide science enrichment to some
student groups
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC312444)
a. Provide technical assistance/support to
individual teachers about science
content or the teaching of science
b. Conduct professional development for
groups of teachers about science
content or the teaching of science
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3. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the following
resources? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC304219) [4/8/12]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. State curriculum standards or
frameworks
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304220)
b. District curriculum standards or
curriculum guides
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304221)
c. Results from state/district
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304222)
d. In-school curriculum frameworks
and standards for learning
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304223)
e. Results from school assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304224)
f. Recommendations from school
science department
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304225)
g. Discretion of individual teachers
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304226)
h. Commercially designed programs
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304227)
4. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade science curriculum focus on preparation for
the following types of assessments? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC304506) [8]
Not
at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304508)
b. District assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304510)
c. School assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(VC304511)
a.
5.
State assessments
Does your school have laboratory facilities for eighth-grade science instruction? (VC304465) [8]
A Yes Æ Go to Question 6
B No Æ Skip to Question 7
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6. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for eighth-grade
instruction have the following features? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC304466) [8]
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Demonstration stations
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304467)
b. Student lab stations
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304468)
c. Storage areas for chemicals and
other supplies
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304469)
d. Electricity
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304470)
e.. Running water
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304472)
f. Gas for burners
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304473)
g. Hoods or air hoses
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304475)
h. Safety equipment
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304476)
i. Computers
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304477)
j. Internet connection
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304478)
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7. To what extent are any of the following available to eighth-grade teachers who teach
science? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at
all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. Science textbooks
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304495)
b. Science magazines and books
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304496)
c. Supplies or equipment for science
demonstrations
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304497)
d. Supplies or equipment for science
labs
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304498)
e. Student access to computers in class
for science instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304499)
f. Student access to computer labs for
science instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304500)
g.. Teacher access to computers for
science instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304501)
h. Computerized science labs for
classroom use
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304502)
i.. Audiovisual materials for science
instruction
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
j. Science kits
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(VC304505)
k. Scientific measurement instruments
(e.g., telescopes, microscopes,
thermometers, or weighing scales)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
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8. Approximately what percentage of your school's classrooms has the following technological resources
for eighth-grade science instruction? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC312447) [8]
0%
1–
25%
26–
50%
51–
75%
76–
99%
100%
a. Desktop computer
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312450)
b. Laptop computer
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312452)
c. Tablet PC (notebook-like computer that
allows users to write or draw through the
use of a stylus or touch-screen)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312455)
d. Digital projector (device that connects to a
computer to display presentations or,
demonstrate lessons, such as an LCD)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312461)
e. CD-ROM
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312462)
f. Online software
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312463)
g. Digital music device (pocket-sized music
player used to listen to or create audio
files, such as an MP3 player)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312464)
h. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit television
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312465)
i. DVD player and DVDs
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312467)
j. Digital camera
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312468)
k. Graphing calculator
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312469)
l. Handheld device (pocket-sized computing
device, such as personal digital assistant
or smartphone)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312471)
m. Data collection sensors/probes (tool that
connects to a handheld device or graphing
calculator and detects motion, pH,
temperature, light)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312474)
n. Online course management system (webbased software used to organize
information, assignments, grades, and
discussions)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312476)
o. Digital whiteboard (computerized display
panels that can respond to fingertip
command and creates a shared interactive
space, akin to traditional chalkboards)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC312477)
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at:]
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Part V: Supplemental Charter School Questions
This section should be completed by the principal or the head of the school. If your
school is a charter school please continue. If your school is not a charter school, you have
finished the survey. Thank you for your time.
1.
Is your school a public charter school? (VC311248) [4/8/12]
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state statute,
has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules and
regulations. A charter school may be a newly created school, or it may previously
have been a public or private school.)
A YesÆ Go to Question 2
B NoÆ You have finished the survey. Thank you for your time.
2.
In which year did your school start providing instruction as a charter school?
(VC104697) [4/8/12]
3.
How many times has your charter been renewed? (Enter 0 if you have not had to
renew your charter yet.) (VC311249) [4/8/12]
Times
4.
If “0 Times” skip to Question 6.
In which year was your charter most recently renewed? (VC104700) [4/8/12]
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5.
For how many years was your charter renewed? (VC104701) [4/8/12]
A 1 to 3 years
B 4 to 5 years
C 6 to 10 years
D 11 or more years
6.
Who granted your school’s original charter? (VC104703) [4/8/12]
A School district
B State Board of Education (includes State Board of Regents and District of
Columbia Board of Education)
C Postsecondary institution
D State charter-granting agency
E City or state public charter school board
F Other
7.
Is your charter school a newly created school or was it converted from a preexisting school? (VC104705) [4/8/12]
A Newly created school Æ Skip to Question 9
B Converted from a pre-existing school Æ Go to Question 8
8.
Was the pre-existing school a public school or a private school? (VC104756) [4/8/12]
A Public school
B Private school
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9.
Which one of the following best describes your charter school’s primary focus in
terms of program content? (VC104758) [4/8/12]
A We have a comprehensive curriculum with no specialized area of focus.
B We have a special curricular focus, for example, the arts, math/science, foreign
language immersion.
C Our curriculum is based on a particular educational theory, for example,
Montessori, open school, Core Knowledge.
D Our curriculum is based on a particular moral philosophy or set of values, for
example, African-centered education, character-based education, Eastern
philosophy.
10. Among eighth-grade students who are new to your charter school this year,
approximately what percentage performs at or above average on your state
assessment? (VC104970) [4]
Percent
11. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program? (HE002094)
[4/8/12]
A Yes Æ Skip to Question 13
B No Æ Go to Question 12
12. Why does your school not participate in the National School Lunch Program?
(VC104793) [4/8/12]
A My school has eligible students but chooses not to participate in the program.
B My school does not have students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.
C My school does not have a cafeteria or does not serve lunch.
D Other
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13. What is the legal status of your school? (VC104799) [4/8/12]
A Officially part of the school district or local education agency (LEA)
B Independent from the school district or local education agency (LEA)
C A separate local education agency (LEA) as stipulated by state law
14. Who has primary control or authority over the following aspects of your school?
Fill in one oval on each line. (VC104818) [4/8/12]
a. Total budget
b. Purchase of
supplies and
equipment
c. School calendar
d. Student discipline
policies (e.g.,
suspension/expulsion)
e. Curriculum
f. Personnel,
including hiring
of teaching staff
School Operational Grade 8
Charter School
Your
school
Management
company
District/
chartergranting
agency
Governing
board/
board of
trustees
Other
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104825)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104832)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104838)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104842)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104844)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104846)
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15. In which of the following areas is your school monitored/audited by the state or your
school’s charter-granting agency? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC319857) [4/8/12]
Yes, by
state
Yes, by
chartergranting
agency
Not
monitored
[Same at:]
a. Curriculum topics taught
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319867)
b. Teaching methods used
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319869)
c. Student achievement
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319870)
d. Student behavior
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319871)
e. Student attendance
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319873)
f. School governance
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319874)
g. School finances
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319875)
h. Compliance with state or
federal regulations
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
i.
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
Special education services
(VC319876)
(VC319878)
16. Are you required to report directly to any of the following groups on your school’s
progress? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC104905) [4/8/12]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Chartering agency
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104943)
b. Parents
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104944)
c. Community/general public
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104945)
d. School governing board
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104946)
e. Private funders or donors
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104947)
f. State Board of Education
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104948)
g. State department of education (if this is not
the chartering agency)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104949)
h. Legislature
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104950)
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17. Have you asked parents why they chose to send their children to your school this
year? (VC345938) [4/8/12]
A No Æ You have finished the survey. Thank you for your time.
B Yes, we have asked some parents about this. → Go to Question 18.
C Yes, we have asked all or most of the parents. → Go to Question 18.
18. Of the parents you asked, about how many indicated that they chose to send their
children to your school for the following reasons? Fill in one oval on each line.
(VC316408) [4/8/12]
None
Less
than
half
About
half
About
threequarters
All or
almost
all
Did
not
ask
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316413)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316414)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316416)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316418)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316424)
f. They wanted
smaller class sizes.
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316428)
g. Other reason
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316431)
a. Their child was
performing poorly
in another school.
b. They wanted a
more rigorous
curriculum for
their child.
c. They wanted the
particular
curricular focus
this school has.
d. They wanted a
safer environment
for their child.
e. They were seeking
greater parental
involvement in
their child’s
education.
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2k
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Pilot School Grade 8
Part 2k. contains:
Pilot School Grade 8:
School Characteristics & Policies
Reading & Mathematics
Social Studies
Charter School
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School Questionnaire
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This questionnaire should be completed by the principal or the head of the school.
School Pilot Grade 8
School Characteristics and Policies
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165
School Questionnaire
Grade 8
Part I: School Characteristics and Policies
1.
What grades are taught in your school? Fill in all ovals that apply. (VB337248) [4/8/12]
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
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2.
Do all students in your school follow the same calendar? (VB556165) [4/8/12]
A Yes Æ Go to Question 3
B No Æ Skip to Question 4
3.
Please indicate the number of hours of instruction that eighth-grade students in your school
completed as of February 1, 2009. Fill in the blocks below and then skip to Question 5.
(VC346268) [8]
,
4.
5.
hours of instruction as of February 1, 2009
For each group of students following a separate calendar, please indicate the number of
hours of instruction that eighth-grade students in your school completed as of February 1,
2009. (VB607887) [8]
First group:
,
hours of instruction as of February 1, 2009 [8]
(VB607888)
Second group:
,
hours of instruction as of February 1, 2009 [8]
(VB607889)
Third group:
,
hours of instruction as of February 1, 2009 [8]
(VB607890)
What is the current enrollment in your school? (VB337250) [4/8/12]
,
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6.
Approximately what percentage of eighth-graders in your school…
(Please be sure your answers sum to 100%.) (VC189012) [8]
[Same at:]
a. is new this year?
%
[8]
(VC189050)
b. has been attending your school for 1–2
years?
%
[8]
(VC189051)
c. has been attending your school for 3 or
more years?
%
[8]
(VC189053)
TOTAL
7.
1
0
0
%
Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been identified as
limited-English proficient? (VB337256) [4/8/12]
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
8.
Is your school a public charter school? (VC310911) [4/8/12]
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state statute, has
been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules and regulations. A
charter school may be a newly created school, or it may previously have been a public or
private school.)
A Yes
B No
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9.
What other type of school is this? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC311012) [4/8/12]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Regular elementary school
A
B
[[4/8/12]
b. A regular school with a magnet program
A
B
[4/8/12]
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311016)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311017)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311018)
f. Private (independent)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311020)
g. Private (religiously affiliated)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311021)
h. Privately run public school
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311022)
i.
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311024)
c. A magnet school or a school with a special
program emphasis, e.g., science/math
school, performing arts school,
talented/gifted school, foreign language
immersion school, etc.
d. Special education: a school that primarily
serves students with disabilities
e. Alternative: a school that offers a
curriculum designed to provide alternative
or nontraditional education, not clearly
categorized as regular or special education
Other
(VC311014)
(VC311015)
10. About what percentage of your students is absent on an average day? (Include excused and
unexcused absences in calculating this rate.) (HE000917) [4/8/12]
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
11. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all absences
in calculating this rate.) (LC000488) [4/8/12]
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
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12. About what percentage of students who are enrolled at the beginning of the school year is
still enrolled at the end of the school year? (Exclude students who transfer into the school
during the school year in figuring this rate.) (HE000918) [4/8/12]
A 98–100%
B 95–97%
C 90–94%
D 80–89%
E 70–79%
F 60–69%
G 50–59%
H Less than 50%
13. About what percentage of this year’s eighth-graders was held back and is repeating eighth
grade? (HE002230) [8]
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
14. Of the full-time teachers who started in your school last year, what percentage left before
the end of the school year? (HE000920) [4/8/12]
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E 11–15%
F 16–20%
G More than 20%
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15. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program? (HE002094) [4/8/12]
A Yes Æ Go to Question 16
B No Æ Skip to Question 19
16. How does the school operate the program? (VB556173) [4/8/12]
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch. Æ Skip to Question 18
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2
or 3). Æ Go to Question 17
17. If your school distributes free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3, what was the base
year during which individual student eligibility was collected? (NEW) [4/8/12]
A This school does not distribute free lunch to all students under Provision 2 or 3—
eligibility is determined annually.
B 2008
C 2007
D 2006
E 2005
F 2004
G 2003 or earlier
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18. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was eligible to
receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch Program? (VB608487)
[4/8/12]
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
19. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program which
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to children who
live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.) (VB608488) [4/8/12]
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
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20. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services?
Fill in one oval on each line. Students who receive more than one service should be counted
for each service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of
the following services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire. (VB485284) [4/8/12]
a. Targeted
Title I
services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. Instruction
provided
in
student’s
home
language
(nonEnglish)
d. Englishas-asecondlanguage
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
e. Special
education
None
1–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–90%
Over
90%
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB610145)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB485286)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB485287)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB485288)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
[4/8/12]
(VB485289)
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(Embedded Pilot Items: Form A)
Part V: English/Language Arts and Mathematics
The items in this section (Part V) are intended for the pilot testing of a new format. Although
some items in this section may have appeared in an earlier section, please answer all the items in
this section.
1. Is there a specialist in the following subjects available for eighth-graders at your school? For
each line, fill in either “Yes” or “No” for each of the subjects. (NEW) [8]
English/
Language Arts
Mathematics
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Full-time specialist
A
B
[4/8/12]
b. Part-time specialist
A
B
[4/8/12]
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Yes
No
[Same at:]
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
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2.
Does your school offer any of the following activities for eighth-grade students who fall
behind or need extra help in the following subjects? For each line, fill in either “Yes” or
“No” for each of the subjects. (NEW) [8]
English/
Language Arts
Mathematics
Yes
No
[Same at:]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Teacher tutoring
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
b. Peer tutoring
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
c. Volunteer tutoring
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191132)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311831)
e. Use of instructional aides for
pull-out instruction
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191134)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311833)
f. Enrichment courses
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191136)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311835)
g. Extra subject period
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191137)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311838)
h. Extra work or homework
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC191140)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311839)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
j. Saturday classes
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
k. Summer school program
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
l. Tutoring on English for
English language learners
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
m. Other
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC190968)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC311225)
d. Placement of instructional
aides in classrooms to
provide assistance
i.
Before- or after-school
programs
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(Embedded Pilot Items Form B)
Part V: U.S. History, Civics, and Geography
1.
At what grade do students in your school typically receive instruction with a primary focus
on the following subjects? Fill in all ovals that apply. (VB337329) [4/8/12]
5th grade
6th
grade
7th
grade
8th
grade
This course
is not
offered in
my school.
a. State history
A
B
C
D
E
[8]
(NEW)
b. U.S. history
A
B
C
D
E
(VB338392)
c. European history
A
B
C
D
E
[8]
[8]
d. World history
A
B
C
D
E
[8]
(NEW)
e. Civics/government
A
B
C
D
E
[8]
(VB608491)
f. Comparative government
A
B
C
D
E
[8]
(NEW)
g. Geography
A
B
C
D
E
[8]
(NEW)
h. Economics
A
B
C
D
E
[8]
(NEW)
2.
[Same at:]
(NEW)
To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade U.S.
history curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
This topic
is not
offered in
my school.
a. Change and continuity in
American democracy
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
b. Gatherings and interactions
of people from various
cultures
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
c. Technological changes
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
d. Economic changes
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
e. Changing role of America
in the world
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
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3. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade civics
or government curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
This topic
is not
offered in
my school.
a. Politics and government
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
b. Foundations of the
American political system
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
c. The Constitution
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
d. World affairs
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
e. Roles of citizens in
American democracy
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
[Same at:]
4. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your eighth-grade
geography curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
This topic
is not
offered in
my school.
a. Space and place
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
b. Environment and society
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
c. Spatial dynamics and
connections
A
B
C
D
E
[8/12]
(NEW)
[Same at:]
5. Is there a social studies specialist (e.g., for U.S. history, civics, or geography) available for
eighth-graders at your school? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Full-time specialist
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
b.
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
Part-time specialist
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6.
Does your school offer any of the following activities for eighth-grade students who fall
behind or need extra help in social studies (e.g., U.S. history, civics, or geography)? Fill in
one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Tutoring
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
b. Peer tutoring
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
c. Volunteer tutoring
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
d. Placement of instructional aides in
classrooms to provide assistance
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
e. Use of instructional aides for pullout instruction
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
f. Enrichment courses
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
g. Extra subject period
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
h. Extra work or homework
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
i.
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
j. Saturday classes
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
k. Summer school program
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
l. Tutoring on English for English
language learners
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
m. Other
A
B
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
Before- or after-school programs
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7.
To what extent is your school’s social studies program for eighth-graders (e.g., U.S. history,
civics, or geography) structured according to the following resources? Fill in one oval on
each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same at:]
a. State curriculum standards or
frameworks
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
b. District curriculum standards or
curriculum guides
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
c. Results from state/district
assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
d. In-school curriculum frameworks
and standards for learning
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
e. Results from school assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
f. Recommendations from school
social studies department
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
g. Discretion of individual teachers
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
h. Commercially designed programs
A
B
C
D
[4/8/12]
(NEW)
8.
To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade social studies curriculum (e.g., U.S. history,
civics, or geography) focus on preparation for the following types of assessments? Fill in
one oval on each line. (NEW) [8]
Not at all
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
[Same
at:]
a. State assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
b. District assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
c. School assessments
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
(NEW)
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Part VI: Supplemental Charter School Questions
This section should be completed by the principal or the head of the school. If your
school is a charter school please continue. If your school is not a charter school, you have
finished the survey. Thank you for your time.
1.
Is your school a public charter school? (VC311248) [4/8/12]
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state statute,
has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules and
regulations. A charter school may be a newly created school, or it may previously
have been a public or private school.)
A YesÆ Go to Question 2
B NoÆ You have finished the survey. Thank you for your time.
2.
In which year did your school start providing instruction as a charter school?
(VC104697) [4/8/12]
3.
How many times has your charter been renewed? (Enter 0 if you have not had to
renew your charter yet.) (VC311249) [4/8/12]
Times
4.
If “0 Times” skip to Question 6.
In which year was your charter most recently renewed? (VC104700) [4/8/12]
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5.
For how many years was your charter renewed? (VC104701) [4/8/12]
A 1 to 3 years
B 4 to 5 years
C 6 to 10 years
D 11 or more years
6.
Who granted your school’s original charter? (VC104703) [4/8/12]
A School district
B State Board of Education (includes State Board of Regents and District of
Columbia Board of Education)
C Postsecondary institution
D State charter-granting agency
E City or state public charter school board
F Other
7.
Is your charter school a newly created school or was it converted from a preexisting school? (VC104705) [4/8/12]
A Newly created school Æ Skip to Question 9
B Converted from a pre-existing school Æ Go to Question 8
8.
Was the pre-existing school a public school or a private school? (VC104756) [4/8/12]
A Public school
B Private school
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9.
Which one of the following best describes your charter school’s primary focus in
terms of program content? (VC104758) [4/8/12]
A We have a comprehensive curriculum with no specialized area of focus.
B We have a special curricular focus, for example, the arts, math/science, foreign
language immersion.
C Our curriculum is based on a particular educational theory, for example,
Montessori, open school, Core Knowledge.
D Our curriculum is based on a particular moral philosophy or set of values, for
example, African-centered education, character-based education, Eastern
philosophy.
10. Among eighth-grade students who are new to your charter school this year,
approximately what percentage performs at or above average on your state
assessment? (VC104970) [4]
Percent
11. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program? (HE002094)
[4/8/12]
A Yes Æ Skip to Question 13
B No Æ Go to Question 12
12. Why does your school not participate in the National School Lunch Program?
(VC104793) [4/8/12]
A My school has eligible students but chooses not to participate in the program.
B My school does not have students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.
C My school does not have a cafeteria or does not serve lunch.
D Other
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13. What is the legal status of your school? (VC104799) [4/8/12]
A Officially part of the school district or local education agency (LEA)
B Independent from the school district or local education agency (LEA)
C A separate local education agency (LEA) as stipulated by state law
14. Who has primary control or authority over the following aspects of your school?
Fill in one oval on each line. (VC104818) [4/8/12]
a. Total budget
b. Purchase of
supplies and
equipment
c. School calendar
d. Student discipline
policies (e.g.,
suspension/expulsion)
e. Curriculum
f. Personnel,
including hiring
of teaching staff
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Your
school
Management
company
District/
chartergranting
agency
Governing
board/
board of
trustees
Other
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104825)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104832)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104838)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104842)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104844)
A
B
C
D
E
[4/8/12]
(VC104846)
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15. In which of the following areas is your school monitored/audited by the state or your
school’s charter-granting agency? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC319857) [4/8/12]
Yes, by
state
Yes, by
chartergranting
agency
Not
monitored
[Same at:]
a. Curriculum topics taught
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319867)
b. Teaching methods used
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319869)
c. Student achievement
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319870)
d. Student behavior
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319871)
e. Student attendance
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319873)
f. School governance
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319874)
g. School finances
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
(VC319875)
h. Compliance with state or
federal regulations
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
i.
A
B
C
[4/8/12]
Special education services
(VC319876)
(VC319878)
16. Are you required to report directly to any of the following groups on your school’s
progress? Fill in one oval on each line. (VC104905) [4/8/12]
Yes
No
[Same at:]
a. Chartering agency
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104943)
b. Parents
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104944)
c. Community/general public
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104945)
d. School governing board
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104946)
e. Private funders or donors
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104947)
f. State Board of Education
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104948)
g. State department of education (if this is not
the chartering agency)
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104949)
h. Legislature
A
B
[4/8/12]
(VC104950)
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17. Have you asked parents why they chose to send their children to your school this
year? (VC345938) [4/8/12]
A No Æ You have finished the survey. Thank you for your time.
B Yes, we have asked some parents about this. → Go to Question 18.
C Yes, we have asked all or most of the parents. → Go to Question 18.
18. Of the parents you asked, about how many indicated that they chose to send their
children to your school for the following reasons? Fill in one oval on each line.
(VC316408) [4/8/12]
None
Less
than
half
About
half
About
threequarters
All or
almost
all
Did
not
ask
[Same at:]
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316413)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316414)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316416)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316418)
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316424)
f. They wanted
smaller class sizes.
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316428)
g. Other reason
A
B
C
D
E
F
[4/8/12]
(VC316431)
a. Their child was
performing poorly
in another school.
b. They wanted a
more rigorous
curriculum for
their child.
c. They wanted the
particular
curricular focus
this school has.
d. They wanted a
safer environment
for their child.
e. They were seeking
greater parental
involvement in
their child’s
education.
School Pilot Grade 8
Charter School
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2l
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
NIES School Grade 8
Part 2l. contains:
NIES School Grade 8:
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 30 minutes.
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School Questionnaire – Grades 8
NIES 2009
1. What is your professional position (title) at this school? (VC190540) [4/8]
2. Counting this year, how many years have you held this position at this school? If less than
1 year total, enter “01.” (NEW) [4/8]
Years
3. Counting this year, how many years has the current principal or head of school held his/her
position at this school? If less than 1 year total, enter "01." If you answered "principal" or
"head of school" to question 1, skip to question 4. (NEW) [4/8]
Years
4. Which of the following describes your school? Fill in all ovals that apply. (NEW) [4/8]
A Regular public school
B Charter public school
C Alternative school
D Bureau of Indian Education school
E Tribal contract/grant school
F Other nonpublic school
5. How many American Indian and/or Alaska Native students are enrolled at your school?
Include both enrolled tribal members and descendents in your calculations. (NEW) [4/8]
Students
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6. Do you have access to information about the specific sources of funding that are provided to
your school program? (NEW) [4/8]
A Yes → Go to Question 7.
B No → Skip to Question 8.
7. For this school year, has funding from any of the following sources been used to provide
educational services and support for American Indian or Alaska Native students? Some of
the sources are designated specifically for American Indian or Alaska Native education,
while others are intended for broader use. Fill in one oval on each line. (VC190547) [4/8]
Yes
No
I don’t
know.
a. Title I funds (Compensatory
Education)
A
B
C
b. Title II funds (Professional
Improvement)
A
B
C
c. Title III or other bilingual or
ESL/ELL funds
A
B
C
d. Title VII, Indian Education Formula
Grant
A
B
C
e. Title VII, Discretionary Grant under
Indian Education
A
B
C
f. Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) funds
A
B
C
g. Impact Aid Program
A
B
C
h. Johnson-O’Malley Grant
A
B
C
i. Alaska Native Education Programs
A
B
C
j. Tribal or Village funds
A
B
C
k. Other funding sources related to
American Indian or Alaska Native
education (e.g., grants, donations,
tuition, etc.)
A
B
C
NIES School Grade 8
(VC190549)
[4/8]
(VC190550)
[4/8]
(VC190551)
[4/8]
(VC190552)
[4/8]
(VC190553)
[4/8]
(VC190555)
[4/8]
(VC190556)
[4/8]
(VC190557)
[4/8]
(VC190589)
[4/8]
(VC190592)
[4/8]
(VC190594)
[4/8]
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8. What are the main ways in which the families of your students, or members of your local
community, are involved with your school? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. Participate in parent-teacher organizations
b. Participate in open houses or back-to-school nights
c. Participate in parent-teacher conferences
Yes
No
A
B
A
A
d. Participate in making school curriculum decisions
A
B
B
B
e. Participate in volunteer programs
A
B
f. Other (please specify):
A
B
_____________________________________
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
_____________________________________
9. In a typical school year, how many times has a member of the American Indian or Alaska
Native community done the following? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. Visited the school to
discuss education issues
with students and staff,
other than a conference
regarding an individual
student
b. Visited the school to share
American Indian or
Alaska Native traditions
and culture with students
and staff
c. Participated in Indian
Education Parent Groups
NIES School Grade 8
Never
1-2
times
3 or more
times
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
5
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10.
In a typical school year, how many times have officials (including elders) of the American
Indian or Alaska Native community done the following? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW)
[4/8]
Never
1-2
times
3 or more
times
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
a. Met with school officials
on education issues, other
than a conference
regarding an individual
student
(NEW)
b. Attended meetings with
school personnel with or
on behalf of (other)
parents
11.
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
How many of the following courses and programs about American Indian or Alaska Native
traditions and culture are offered at your school each year? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW)
[4/8]
a. Year-long course
b. Semester-long course
c. Workshop or unit
d. Clubs
e. Other
NIES School Grade 8
None
1
2
3
4 or more
A
B
C
D
E
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
E
[4/8]
(NEW)
E
[4/8]
(NEW)
E
[4/8]
(NEW)
E
[4/8]
6
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12.
Were all your answers to questions 11 a, b, and c "none?" (NEW) [4/8]
A Yes → Skip to question 14.
B No → Go to question 13.
13.
Are the following courses or programs about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions
and culture required or elective for students at your school? Fill in one oval on each line.
(NEW) [4/8]
Required
Elective
Not offered
A
B
C
a. Year-long course
b. Semester-long course
c. Workshop or unit
14.
A
A
[4/8]
(NEW)
C
B
[4/8]
(NEW)
C
[4/8]
Do students in your school receive instruction about American Indian or Alaska Native
cultures in any of the following areas? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. Oral language
b. Written language
c. History of tribes or cultural groups
d. Traditions and customs
e. Arts, crafts, music, or dance
f. Tribal or village government
g. Current events and issues important to
tribes or cultural groups
15.
B
(NEW)
Yes
No
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
To what extent are books and materials on American Indian or Alaska Native issues/topics
available in the school library? (NEW) [4/8]
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
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16.
How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s
reading/language arts curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. State content standards
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
A
B
C
D
E
b. District content
standards
A
B
C
D
E
c. Standards developed by
national professional
organizations
A
B
C
D
E
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content or
cultural standards
A
B
C
D
E
17.
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s
mathematics curriculum? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
a. State content standards
A
B
C
D
E
b. District content
standards
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
c. Standards developed by
national professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content or
cultural standards
NIES School Grade 8
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
8
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18.
Considering all of the students in your school, to what extent is each of the following a
problem in your school? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
a. Student absenteeism
b. Student tardiness
c. Student health problems
d. Drug or alcohol use by students
e. Student misbehavior in class
Small
extent
Moderate
extent
Large
extent
A
B
C
D
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
f. Physical conflicts among
students
A
B
C
D
g. Bullying
A
B
C
D
h. Low student aspirations
i. Low teacher expectations
j. Low family involvement
19.
Not at all
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
D
D
D
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
Which of the following types of student and family services are offered at your school on a
regular basis? Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
Offered
Not Offered
a. Health services for students such as a school nurse
A
B
b. Health services for families such as a community
clinic
A
B
c. Social or counseling services for students
A
B
d. Social or counseling services for families
e. Adult education programs for all ages
NIES School Grade 8
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
A
A
B
B
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
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20.
In a typical school year, how often does your school provide each of the following
opportunities for communication between school and families? Fill in one oval on each line.
(NEW) [4/8]
a. Teacher/family conferences
(individual or group)
b. Information (for example,
expectations, procedures, calendars)
sent home about school
c. Written reports (for example, report
cards) of child’s performance sent
home
d. Events at school in which families
are invited to participate
e. Opportunities to participate in
formulation of school policies and
improvement plans
f. Opportunities to share American
Indian or Alaska Native histories
and traditions as part of the
instructional program
g. Telephone calls with parents
h. Information provided through
websites or e-mail
21.
A few
times a
year
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
Every day
or almost
every day
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
A
B
C
D
[4/8]
About what percentage of students who were enrolled at the beginning of the school year is
still enrolled at the end of the school year? Exclude students who transfer into the school
during the school year in calculating this percentage. (NEW) [4/8]
A Less than 50%
B 50–59%
C 60–69%
D 70–79%
E 80–89%
F 90–94%
G 95–97%
H 98–100%
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22.
Please indicate what percentage of the individuals at your school is described by each of the
following statements: Fill in one oval on each line. (NEW) [4/8]
0%
23.
1-5%
6-10%
11-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-100%
I don’t
know.
a. Teachers at this
school for 3 or
more years
A B
C
D
E
F
G
H
b. American Indian
or Alaska Native
teachers at this
school
A B
C
D
E
F
G
H
c. American Indian
or Alaska Native
staff other than
teachers
A B
C
D
E
F
G
H
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
(NEW)
[4/8]
Are you Hispanic or Latino? (VB555111) [4/8]
A Yes
B No
24.
Which of the following describe(s) you? You may fill in more than one oval. (VC190762) [4/8]
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native (Print the name of your American Indian tribe or
Alaska Native group below. You may indicate more than one tribe or group.)
_________________________________________________________________
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
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25.
In the space below, please share with us your thoughts about any other important issue(s)
about your students, school, or community that are related to student academic performance,
student aspirations, or other educational matters. (NEW) [4/8]
NIES School Grade 8
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2m
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
Student with Disabilities (SD) Questionnaire
Parts 2m. :
Student with Disabilities (SD) Questionnaire
The amount of time estimated to complete each of these forms is 20 minutes.
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the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly
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This report is authorized by law (P.L.107-110, 20 U.S.C. §9010). While
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Student with
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Questionnaire
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Cover to come from Pearson
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FRMS-SD
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dear Principal or Administrator:
Thank you for allowing your school to participate in the National Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP). These assessments are vital to measuring the academic skills and progress of the
students in our nation and in each state.
As you know, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that all students
with disabilities participate in state and district wide assessment programs through regular assessments,
including with appropriate accommodations when necessary, or alternate assessments. The No Child Left
Behind Act (NCLB) likewise requires the participation of students with disabilities in the student
academic assessments required under that Act, and also requires that English language learners, as well as
other groups of students, participate in those state assessments. NCLB allows for reasonable
accommodations on assessments administered to English language learners. Although federal law does
not explicitly specify similar requirements regarding the participation of students with disabilities and
English language learners in NAEP, the NAEP program has been working very hard to make its sample
of students taking the assessments as representative as possible of all students. We are asking you to
ensure that the greatest possible number of students with disabilities and English language learners in
your school, who are selected to participate, do in fact take the assessments.
Please keep in mind that NAEP does not produce results for individual students or schools, as
your state or district tests might. All results are summarized only at the national and state levels (and for a
few large urban districts). In other words, the NAEP assessments do not impose consequences for the
student or the school, and are instead intended purely to provide a picture of educational performance and
progress.
We want to include as many students as possible in the picture NAEP provides for us. For this
reason, we ask you to do all you can to help ensure the participation of students who are selected for
NAEP whenever possible, including students with disabilities and English language learners. Students
taking the NAEP are able to use most of the testing accommodations they usually receive in other tests
(e.g., extended time, small group testing). Most students with disabilities and English language learners
are indeed able to participate in NAEP with their fellow students.
NAEP is one of the most visible and important indicators of educational performance in this
country, and we very much appreciate your support in making NAEP as inclusive as possible.
Richard L. Smith
Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary
Office of English Language Acquisition
William K. Knudsen
Acting Director
Office of Special Education Programs
400 MARYLAND AVE. S.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20202-6510
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Our mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the Nation.
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GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS QUESTIONNAIRE
The student named on the front cover of this questionnaire has been selected to
participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and has been
identified as a student with disabilities (SD). NAEP’s definition of SD includes only:
• students with an Individualized Educational Program (IEP), for reasons other than
being gifted or talented; or
• students with a Section 504 Plan.
Please answer the following questions about this student and return the completed
questionnaire to the NAEP school coordinator. Refer to A Guide for Completing the
Student with Disabilities (SD) and English Language Learner (ELL) Questionnaires for
additional information about how to complete this questionnaire.
NEW
1. Why is this student classified as SD? (Fill in one oval.)
A This student has a disability and has an IEP. ➔ Continue with Question 2.
B This student has a Section 504 Plan. ➔ Continue with Question 2.
C This student has a disability, but the student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan is in
process and/or the student’s status is unclear. ➔ Continue with Question 2.
D This student does not have an IEP or Section 504 plan, but requires an
accommodation to be tested. ➔ Continue with Question 2.
E This student has an IEP because he/she is classified as gifted and talented. ➔ Do
not complete the remainder of this questionnaire. Return it to the NAEP school
coordinator.
F This student no longer has an IEP or Section 504 Plan. ➔ Do not complete the
remainder of this questionnaire. Return it to the NAEP school coordinator.
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DIRECTIONS. The decision tree below illustrates the steps in determining how best to
include this student in NAEP. By answering the questions that follow, you will provide the
information needed to make this determination.
For NAEP, each student takes the assessment in only one subject. The subject this
student has been selected to take is identified on the front cover in the box labeled
“Directions for School Staff.” Refer to this subject when answering the questions below.
If the subject is reading or mathematics, refer to the state assessment used for reporting
adequate yearly progress under No Child Left Behind. If the subject is not reading or
mathematics, refer to the state assessment, if available; otherwise, refer to local testing or
instructional practice when answering Questions 3–6.
NEW
2. This student has been selected to take the NAEP assessment in (refer to front cover
and fill in one subject oval below).
A Mathematics
B Reading
CScience
D U.S history, or
geography, or civics
SD DECISION TREE
How does this student participate in your state academic assessment in the NAEP subject
that the student has been selected to take as identified in the subject marked above?
A
Takes the
regular academic
assessment
with no
accommodations
B
Takes the
regular academic
assessment
with
accommodations
C
Takes an
alternate or
modified
assessment
Assess the
student on
NAEP with no
accommodations
Determine whether
the accommodations
that this student
needs are allowed on
NAEP
Determine if
this student can
be included on
NAEP
NEW
3. How does this student participate in your state academic assessment in the NAEP
subject you marked in Question 2? (Fill in one oval.)
A This student takes the regular academic assessment in this subject with no
accommodations. ➔ Skip to Question 7.
B This student takes the regular academic assessment in this subject with
accommodations. ➔ Continue with Question 4.
C This student takes an alternate or modified state academic assessment in this
subject. ➔ Skip to Question 6.
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NEW
4. Fill in the oval in Column A for each accommodation that this student receives on your
state assessment in the NAEP subject you marked in Question 2. The information in
Column B will help you answer Questions 5 and 6. Column C is for your information.
COLUMN A
On state assessment in the NAEP subject marked in Question 2,
this student:
COLUMN B
COLUMN C
Accommodations allowed on NAEP
(only if received on state assessment)
Reading
Math
Science
If allowed on
NAEP, who provides
U.S. history or
accommodation?
geography or civics
Presentation Format
Has directions read aloud/repeated in English or receives
assistance to understand directions
Has directions only signed
Has test items signed
Has occasional words or phrases read aloud
Has all or most of the test materials read aloud
Uses a Braille version of the test
Uses a large print version of the test
Uses magnifying equipment
Standard NAEP practice
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
NAEP provides
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
N
Y
Y
Y
School provides
N
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
N
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
Y
Y
Y1
Y2
NAEP provides
Y
Y
Y1
Y
NAEP provides
Y
Y
Y1
Y
School provides
Response Format
\
\
\
\
\
Responds in sign language
Uses a Braille typewriter to respond
Points to answers or responds orally to a scribe
Tape records answers
Uses a computer or typewriter to respond
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
School provides
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
NA
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Spell/grammar check not allowed
\
\
\
Uses a template to respond
Uses a large marking pen or special writing tool
Writes directly in the test booklet
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Standard NAEP practice
NA
Setting Format
Takes the test in a small group3
Takes the test one-on-one3
Takes the test in a study carrel
Receives preferential seating, special lighting, or furniture
Must have test administered by familiar person
\
\
\
\
\
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
NAEP provides
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Timing Accommodations (Note: NAEP takes only 90 minutes.)
\
\
\
Receives extended time4
Is given breaks during the test
Must be allowed to take subject test over several days
Y
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
Y
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
N
N
N
N
NA
NA
N5
NA
NA
NA
NA
N
NA
NA
NA
N
N
N
N
NA
Other Accommodations
Uses a calculator, including talking or Braille calculator
for computation tasks
Uses an abacus, arithmetic tables, graph paper
Uses dictionary, thesaurus, or spelling/grammar-checking
software or devices
Receives the following accommodation(s) not listed above.
1
2
\
\
\
\
Check with your NAEP representative
NA = not applicable
3
Braille, large-print, and magnifying devices are not provided or allowed for Science
Hands-on Tasks and Interactive Computer Tasks
4
Students selected for U.S. history, civics, or geography will be assigned a Braille
civics booklet.
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NAEP provides staff to conduct small group or one-on-one sessions after
regular sessions.
If state test is untimed, student may require extended time on NAEP,
which is a timed but not a speeded test.
Calculators are allowed on some sections of the NAEP mathematics
assessment - check with your NAEP representative.
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5. Looking at Columns A and B on page 6, are all of the accommodations this student
receives on the state assessment in the NAEP subject you marked in Question 2 allowed on
NAEP? (Fill in one oval.)
A Yes. This student should be assessed with these accommodations, as allowed on
NAEP. ➔ Skip to Question 7.
B No. But this student can be assessed with only the accommodations allowed on
NAEP. ➔ Skip to Question 7.
c No. This student should not be assessed on NAEP. ➔ Skip to Question 7.
NEW
6. For students who take an alternate or modified state assessment in the NAEP subject
you marked in Question 2, could the student participate in NAEP with any of the
accommodations allowed on NAEP as listed in Column B on page 6? (Fill in one oval.)
A Yes. List the accommodations allowed on NAEP and include the student in NAEP.
B No. This student should not be assessed on NAEP.
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7. Which of the following IDEA categories describe this student’s identified disability(ies)?
(Fill in all ovals that apply.)
A Specific learning disability
B Hearing impairment/deafness
C Visual impairment/blindness
D Speech or language impairment
E Mental retardation
F Emotional disturbance
G Orthopedic impairment
H Traumatic brain injury
I Autism
J Developmental delay (age 9 or
younger)
K Other health impairment
L Other (specify)
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8. What is the degree of this student’s disability(ies)?
A Profound/Severe
B Moderate
C Mild
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9. At what grade level does this student perform in the NAEP subject you marked in
Question 2?
A This student performs at or above grade level.
B This student performs one year below grade level.
C This student performs two or more years below grade level.
D This student is currently not receiving instruction in this subject.
E I don’t know.
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THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 3 Submittal for 2009
VOLUME II
Part 2n
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
FOR 2009 ASSESSMENT
English Language Learner (ELL) Questionnaires
Part 2n. contains:
- English Language Learner (ELL) Questionnaire
The amount of time estimated to complete each of these forms is 20 minutes.
July 18, 2008
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ELL QUESTIONNAIRES
OMB Information on SD and ELL Questionnaire
Cover Page
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless such
collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control
numbers for this information collection are 1850-0790. The time
required to complete this information collection is estimated to
average 20 minutes per response, including the time to review
instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed,
and complete and review the information collection. If you have any
comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions
for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education,
Washington, D.C. 20202-4651. If you have comments or concerns regarding
the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly
to: NAEP/NCES, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20006-5651.
A project of the Institute of Education Sciences.
This report is authorized by law (P.L.107-110, 20 U.S.C. §9010). While
your participation is voluntary, your cooperation is needed to make the
results of the survey comprehensive, accurate, and timely. The
information you provide is being collected for research purposes only
and will be kept strictly confidential.
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ELL Questionnaires
OMB Wave 3 Submission
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210
English Language
Learner (ELL)
Questionnaire
(For 2009)
Cover to come from Pearson
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dear Principal or Administrator:
Thank you for allowing your school to participate in the National Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP). These assessments are vital to measuring the academic skills and progress of the
students in our nation and in each state.
As you know, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that all students
with disabilities participate in state and district wide assessment programs through regular assessments,
including with appropriate accommodations when necessary, or alternate assessments. The No Child Left
Behind Act (NCLB) likewise requires the participation of students with disabilities in the student
academic assessments required under that Act, and also requires that English language learners, as well as
other groups of students, participate in those state assessments. NCLB allows for reasonable
accommodations on assessments administered to English language learners. Although federal law does
not explicitly specify similar requirements regarding the participation of students with disabilities and
English language learners in NAEP, the NAEP program has been working very hard to make its sample
of students taking the assessments as representative as possible of all students. We are asking you to
ensure that the greatest possible number of students with disabilities and English language learners in
your school, who are selected to participate, do in fact take the assessments.
Please keep in mind that NAEP does not produce results for individual students or schools, as
your state or district tests might. All results are summarized only at the national and state levels (and for a
few large urban districts). In other words, the NAEP assessments do not impose consequences for the
student or the school, and are instead intended purely to provide a picture of educational performance and
progress.
We want to include as many students as possible in the picture NAEP provides for us. For this
reason, we ask you to do all you can to help ensure the participation of students who are selected for
NAEP whenever possible, including students with disabilities and English language learners. Students
taking the NAEP are able to use most of the testing accommodations they usually receive in other tests
(e.g., extended time, small group testing). Most students with disabilities and English language learners
are indeed able to participate in NAEP with their fellow students.
NAEP is one of the most visible and important indicators of educational performance in this
country, and we very much appreciate your support in making NAEP as inclusive as possible.
Richard L. Smith
Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary
Office of English Language Acquisition
William K. Knudsen
Acting Director
Office of Special Education Programs
400 MARYLAND AVE. S.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20202-6510
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Our mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the Nation.
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GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS QUESTIONNAIRE
The student named on the front cover of this questionnaire has been selected to
participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and has been
identified as an English Language Learner (ELL).
Please answer the following questions about this student and return the completed
questionnaire to the NAEP school coordinator. Refer to A Guide for Completing the Student
with Disabilities (SD) and English Language Learner (ELL) Questionnaires for additional
information about how to complete this questionnaire.
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1. What is this student’s ELL classification? (Fill in one oval.)
A The student is currently classified as ELL and is receiving services. ➔ Continue with
Question 2.
B This student is currently classified as formerly ELL and is included in ELL
reporting for adequate yearly progress (AYP) for No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
➔ Do not complete the remainder of this questionnaire. Return it to the NAEP
school coordinator.
C This student is no longer classified as ELL and is not included in ELL reporting for
adequate yearly progress (AYP) for No Child Left Behind (NCLB). ➔ Do not complete
the remainder of this questionnaire. Return it to the NAEP school coordinator.
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1a. What is this ELL student’s first or native language? (Fill in one oval.)
A Spanish
B Other language (specify)
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DIRECTIONS. The decision tree below illustrates the steps in determining how best to
include this student in NAEP. By answering the questions that follow, you will provide the
information needed to make this determination.
For NAEP, each student takes the assessment in only one subject. The subject this student
has been selected to take is identified on the front cover in the box labeled “Directions for
School Staff.” Refer to this subject when answering the questions below.
If the subject is reading or mathematics, refer to the state assessment used for reporting
adequate yearly progress under No Child Left Behind. If the subject is not reading or
mathematics, refer to the state assessment, if available; otherwise, refer to local testing or
instructional practice when answering Questions 3–6.
NEW
2. This student has been selected to take the NAEP assessment in (refer to front cover and
fill in one subject oval below).
A Mathematics
B Reading
C Science
D U.S history, or
geography, or civics
ELL DECISION TREE
How does this student participate in your state academic assessment in the NAEP subject
that the student has been selected to take as identified in the subject marked above?
A
Takes the
regular academic
assessment
with no
accommodations
Assess the
student on
NAEP with no
accommodations
B
Takes the
regular academic
assessment
with
accommodations
C
Takes simplified
English, or
native language
state academic
assessment
Determine whether the
accommodations that this student
needs are allowed on NAEP
D
Does not take the state academic
assessment
Determine if this student can be
included on NAEP
NEW
3. How does this student participate in your state academic assessment in the NAEP subject
you marked in Question 2? (Fill in one oval.)
A This student takes the regular academic assessment in this subject with no
accommodations. ➔ Skip to Question 7.
B This student takes the regular academic assessment in this subject with
accommodations. ➔ Continue with Question 4.
C This student takes a simplified English or native language state academic assessment
in this subject. ➔ Continue with Question 4.
D This student does not take the state academic assessment in this subject.
➔ Skip to Question 6.
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4. Fill in the oval in Column A for each accommodation that this student receives on your
state assessment in the NAEP subject you marked in Question 2. The information in
Column B will help you answer Questions 5 and 6. Column C is for your information.
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
COLUMN C
Accommodations allowed on NAEP
(only if received on state assessment)
On state assessment in the NAEP subject marked in Question 2, this student:
Reading
Math
Science
U.S. history or
geography or civics
If allowed on
NAEP, who provides
accommodation?
Direct Linguistic Support
Has directions read aloud/repeated in English
or receives assistance in English to understand directions
\
Has directions only read aloud in native language
\
Standard NAEP practice
NAEP provides
Spanish/English Only
Y
Y
Y1
Y
NAEP provides
translated materials
Spanish/English Only
\
Has test materials read aloud in native language
N
Y2,3
Y2,3,4
N
NAEP provides
translated materials
Spanish/English Only
\
Uses a bilingual version of the test
N
Y3
Y3,4
N
NAEP provides
translated materials
Uses a bilingual word-for-word dictionary without definitions
\
N
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Has occasional words or phrases read aloud in English
\
N
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
Has all or most of the test materials read aloud in English
\
N
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
Has oral or written responses in native language
translated into written English
\
N
N
N
N
NA
Indirect Linguistic Support (Note: NAEP takes only 90 minutes.)
Takes the test in a small group5
\
Y
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
Takes the test one-on-one5
\
Y
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
Receives preferential seating
\
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Must have test administered by familiar person
\
Y
Y
Y
Y
School provides
Receives extended time6
\
Y
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
Is given breaks during the test
\
Y
Y
Y
Y
NAEP provides
Must be allowed to take subject test over several days
\
N
N
N
N
NA
Receives the following accommodation(s) not listed above.
\
1
2
3
4
5
6
Check with your NAEP representative
NA = Not applicable
Bilingual Direction Read Aloud is not available for Science Interactive Computer Tasks or Hands-On Tasks.
The bilingual booklet is used.
Spanish/English bilingual booklets are not provided at grade 12.
Bilingual booklets are not provided for Science Interactive Computer Tasks or Hands-On Tasks.
NAEP provides staff to conduct small group or one-on-one sessions after regular sessions.
If state test is untimed, students may require extended time on NAEP, which is timed but not a speeded test.
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5. Looking at Columns A and B on page 6, are all of the accommodations this student
receives on the state assessment in the NAEP subject you marked in Question 2 allowed
on NAEP? (Fill in one oval.)
A Yes. This student should be assessed with these accommodations, as allowed on
NAEP. ➔ Skip to Question 7.
B No. But the student can be assessed with only the accommodations allowed on
NAEP. ➔ Skip to Question 7.
C No, and this student should not be assessed on NAEP. ➔ Skip to Question 8.
NEW
6. For students who do not take the state assessment in the NAEP subject you marked in
Question 2, could the student participate in NAEP with any of the accommodations
allowed on NAEP as listed in Column B on page 6? (Fill in one oval.)
A Yes. List the accommodations allowed on NAEP and include the student in NAEP.
B No. This student should not be assessed on NAEP.
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7. Including the current school year, how long has this student been receiving academic
instruction primarily in English? (Fill in one oval.)
A This student does not receive academic instruction primarily in English.
B Less than 1 year
C 1 to 2 years
D 2 to 3 years
E 3 years or more
F I don’t know.
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8. At what grade level does this student perform in the NAEP subject you marked in
Question 2?
A This student performs at or above grade level.
B This student performs one year below grade level.
C This student performs two or more years below grade level.
D This student is currently not receiving instruction in this subject.
E I don’t know.
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9. How would you characterize this student’s English proficiency? (Fill in one oval in
each row.)
ELL
advanced
ELL
intermediate
ELL
beginning
No
proficiency
I don’t
know.
a. Listening
comprehension
in English
A
B
C
D
E
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b. Speaking English
A
B
C
D
E
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c. Reading English
A
B
C
D
E
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d. Writing English
A
B
C
D
E
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