National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2013 Wave II (Main NAEP Core, Reading, Mathematics, TEL, SD, ELL, and Special Studies)

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2013
VOLUME II
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
Part 1g
Teacher Grade 4 (Operational)

Part 1g contains:
Teacher Grade 4 (Operational)
Background, Education, and Training
Reading Classroom and Organization Questions
Mathematics Classroom and Organization Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 30 minutes.

Teacher Questionnaire – Grade 4
Part I: Background, Education, and Training

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1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.

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.

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2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals.

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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3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?

A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years

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4. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?

A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.

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5. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are
currently teaching?

A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional
coursework, student teaching, etc.)

C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.

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6. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification 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 route to certification program.)

A Yes
B No

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7. 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.)

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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8. What is the highest academic degree you hold?

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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9. 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.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Mathematics education

A

B

C

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b. Mathematics

A

B

C

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c. Engineering or engineering education

A

B

C

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d. Other mathematics-related subject such
as statistics

A

B

C

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e. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education

A

B

C

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f. English

A

B

C

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g. Other language arts-related subject

A

B

C

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h. Education (including elementary or
early childhood)

A

B

C

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i. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

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j. English language learning

A

B

C

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10. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 11.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 12.

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11. 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.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Mathematics education

A

B

C

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b. Mathematics

A

B

C

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c. Engineering or engineering education

A

B

C

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d. Other mathematics-related subject such
as statistics

A

B

C

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e. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education

A

B

C

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f. English

A

B

C

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g. Other language arts-related subject

A

B

C

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h. Education (including elementary or
early childhood)

A

B

C

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i. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

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j. English language learning

A

B

C

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12. 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.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. How students learn mathematics

A

B

C

D

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b. Mathematics theory or applications

A

B

C

D

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c. Content standards in mathematics

A

B

C

D

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d. Curricular materials available in
mathematics (units, texts)

A

B

C

D

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e. Instructional methods for teaching
mathematics

A

B

C

D

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f. Effective use of manipulatives in
mathematics instruction

A

B

C

D

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g. Effective use of calculators in
mathematics instruction

A

B

C

D

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h. Use of computers or other technology
in mathematics instruction

A

B

C

D

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i. Methods for assessing students in
mathematics

A

B

C

D

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j. Preparation of students for district
and state assessments

A

B

C

D

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k. Issues related to ability grouping in
mathematics

A

B

C

D

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l. Strategies for teaching mathematics
to students from diverse backgrounds
(including English language learners)

A

B

C

D

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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.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. How students learn reading

A

B

C

D

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b. Content standards in reading

A

B

C

D

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c. Curricular materials available in
reading (units, texts)

A

B

C

D

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d. Instructional methods for teaching
reading

A

B

C

D

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e. Methods for assessing students in
reading

A

B

C

D

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f. Preparation of students for district
and state assessments

A

B

C

D

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g. Strategies for teaching reading to
students from diverse backgrounds
(including English language learners)

A

B

C

D

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14. During the last two years, did you participate in any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of language arts or mathematics?
Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Fill in one or
more ovals on each line.
Yes, activities
related to
language arts

Yes, activities
related to
mathematics

No

a. College course taken after your
first certification

A

B

C

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b. Workshop or training session

A

B

C

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c. Conference or professional
association meeting

A

B

C

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d. Observational visit to another
school or classroom

A

B

C

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e. Mentoring and/or peer observation
and coaching as part of a formal
arrangement

A

B

C

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f. Committee or task force focusing
on curriculum, instruction, or
student assessment

A

B

C

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g. Regularly scheduled discussion
group or study group

A

B

C

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h. Teacher collaborative or network,
such as one organized by an
outside agency or over the
Internet

A

B

C

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i. Individual or collaborative research

A

B

C

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j. Independent reading on a regular
basis—for example, educational
journals, books, or the Internet

A

B

C

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k. Co-teaching/team teaching

A

B

C

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l. Consultation with a subject
specialist

A

B

C

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15. Did you lead any of the activities listed in the previous question (Question 14)?

A Yes
B No

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16. 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.
No, I am
already
proficient.

No, I
have
not.

Yes

a. Basic computer training

A

B

C

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b. Software applications

A

B

C

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c. Use of the Internet

A

B

C

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d. Use of other technology—for example,
satellite access, wireless Web,
interactive video, closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing

A

B

C

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e. Integration of computers and other
technology into classroom instruction

A

B

C

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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for reading or
language arts instruction. Please think about the reading or language arts class that you
teach when questioned about “reading,” “language arts,” or “reading/language arts.” If you
teach more than one fourth-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, please skip to Part III (mathematics).

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1. Which best describes your role in teaching reading/language arts to this class? Language
arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Fill in one oval.

A I do not teach reading/language arts to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including reading/language arts.
C The only subject I teach is reading/language arts.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching reading/language arts.

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2. How many students are in this class?

A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26 or more

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3. About how much time in total do you spend with this class on language arts instruction
in a typical week? Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics.

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? Language arts refers to
reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Fill in one oval.

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.

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5. To what extent have you provided instruction in the following in reading/language arts
class so far this year? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Fiction

A

B

C

D

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b. Literary nonfiction

A

B

C

D

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c. Poetry

A

B

C

D

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d. Exposition

A

B

C

D

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e. Argumentation and persuasion

A

B

C

D

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f. Procedural texts and documents

A

B

C

D

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6. 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.
Never or
hardly
ever
Sometimes

Often

Always
or almost
always

a. Summarize the passage

A

B

C

D

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b. Interpret the meaning of the passage

A

B

C

D

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c. Question the motives or feelings of
the characters

A

B

C

D

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d. Identify the main themes of the
passage

A

B

C

D

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7. How often do you do the following things as part of reading instruction with this class?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Almost
every
day

a. Ask students to read aloud

A

B

C

D

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b. Ask students to write about
something they have read

A

B

C

D

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c. Give students time to read books
they have chosen themselves

A

B

C

D

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d. Ask students to do a group activity
or project about what they have read

A

B

C

D

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e. Ask students to explain or support
their understanding of what they
have read

A

B

C

D

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f. Ask students to work in a reading
workbook or worksheet

A

B

C

D

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g. Help students understand new words

A

B

C

D

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8. 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.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Locate/Recall

A

B

C

D

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b. Integrate/Interpret

A

B

C

D

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c. Critique/Evaluate

A

B

C

D

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9. Are computers available for use by you or your students for reading/language arts
instruction?

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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10. In your fourth-grade reading/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.
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

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b. Increase reading fluency and
comprehension

A

B

C

D

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c. Practice spelling and grammar

A

B

C

D

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d. Access reading-related websites
(for example, websites with lists of
recommended books)

A

B

C

D

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e. Conduct research for reading projects

A

B

C

D

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11. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for reading/language arts
instruction?

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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12. When you teach reading/language arts to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Use a different set of methods in
teaching some students

A

B

C

D

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b. Supplement the regular course
curriculum with additional material
for some students

A

B

C

D

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c. Pace my teaching differently for
some students

A

B

C

D

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d. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

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e. Set different achievement standards
for some students

A

B

C

D

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Part III: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Mathematics
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for mathematics
instruction. If you teach more than one fourth-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 the survey. Thank you for your time.

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1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class?

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.

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2. How many students are in this class?

A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26 or more

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3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical week?

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?

A Yes
B No

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5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of
ability?

A Yes
B No

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6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in mathematics?
Fill in one oval on each line.
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

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b. Problem sets

A

B

C

D

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c. Short (e.g., a phrase or sentence)
or long (e.g., several sentences or
paragraphs) written responses

A

B

C

D

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d. Individual or group projects or
presentations

A

B

C

D

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7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in this class
each day?

A None
B 15 minutes
C 30 minutes
D 45 minutes
E One hour
F More than one hour

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8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?

A Unrestricted use
B Restricted use
C Calculators are not permitted.

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9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons?

A None
B Basic four-function (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
C Scientific (not graphing)
D Graphing

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10. When you give students a mathematics test or quiz, how often do they use a calculator?

A Never
B Sometimes
C Always

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11. 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.
Little or no Moderate
emphasis emphasis

Heavy
emphasis

a. Numbers and operations

A

B

C

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b. Measurement

A

B

C

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c. Geometry

A

B

C

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d. Data analysis, statistics, and probability
(informal introduction of concepts)

A

B

C

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e. Algebra and functions (informal introduction of
concepts)

A

B

C

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12. Are computers available for use by you or your students?

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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13. In your fourth-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.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Every day
or almost
every day

a. Practice or review mathematics
topics on the computer

A

B

C

D

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b. Extend mathematics learning
with enrichment activities on the
computer

A

B

C

D

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c. Research a mathematics topic on
the Internet or CD-ROM

A

B

C

D

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d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes

A

B

C

D

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e. Play mathematics computer games

A

B

C

D

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14. 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?

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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15. When you teach mathematics to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Set different achievement standards
for some students

A

B

C

D

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b. Supplement the regular course
curriculum with additional material
for some students

A

B

C

D

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c. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

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d. Use a different set of methods in
teaching some students

A

B

C

D

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e. Pace my teaching differently for
some students

A

B

C

D

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16. 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.
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

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b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make

A

B

C

D

E

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c. Discuss progress the
student has made toward
goals previously set

A

B

C

D

E

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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

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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2013
VOLUME II
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
Part 1h
Teacher Grade 4 (Pilot)

Part 1h contains:
Teacher Grade 4 (Pilot)
Background, Education, and Training
Reading Classroom and Organization Questions (Pilot)
Mathematics Classroom and Organization Questions (Pilot)

The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 30 minutes.

Teacher Questionnaire – Grade 4
Part I: Background, Education, and Training

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1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.

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.

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2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals.

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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3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?

A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years

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4. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?

A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.

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5. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are
currently teaching?

A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional
coursework, student teaching, etc.)

C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.

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6. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification 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 route to certification program.)

A Yes
B No

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7. 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.)

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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8. What is the highest academic degree you hold?

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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9. 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.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Mathematics education

A

B

C

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b. Mathematics

A

B

C

VB482658

c. Engineering or engineering education

A

B

C

VC304764

d. Other mathematics-related subject such
as statistics

A

B

C

VB608497

e. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education

A

B

C

VB378391

f. English

A

B

C

VB378392

g. Other language arts-related subject

A

B

C

VB378394

h. Education (including elementary or
early childhood)

A

B

C

VB482660

i. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

VE113515

j. English language learning

A

B

C

VE113516

VE741708

10. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 11.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 12.

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VB345619

11. 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.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Mathematics education

A

B

C

VB473837

b. Mathematics

A

B

C

VB473838

c. Engineering or engineering education

A

B

C

VC304761

d. Other mathematics-related subject such
as statistics

A

B

C

VB473839

e. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education

A

B

C

VB378395

f. English

A

B

C

VB378396

g. Other language arts-related subject

A

B

C

VB378398

h. Education (including elementary or
early childhood)

A

B

C

VB473840

i. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

VE113560

j. English language learning

A

B

C

VE113562

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VB543441

12. 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.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. How students learn mathematics

A

B

C

D

VB543502

b. Mathematics theory or applications

A

B

C

D

VB543503

c. Content standards in mathematics

A

B

C

D

VB543504

d. Curricular materials available in
mathematics (units, texts)

A

B

C

D

VB543505

e. Instructional methods for teaching
mathematics

A

B

C

D

VB543506

f. Effective use of manipulatives in
mathematics instruction

A

B

C

D

VB519181

g. Effective use of calculators in
mathematics instruction

A

B

C

D

VB543507

h. Use of computers or other technology
in mathematics instruction

A

B

C

D

VB543508

i. Methods for assessing students in
mathematics

A

B

C

D

VB543509

j. Preparation of students for district
and state assessments

A

B

C

D

VB543510

k. Issues related to ability grouping in
mathematics

A

B

C

D

VB543511

l. Strategies for teaching mathematics
to students from diverse backgrounds
(including English language learners)

A

B

C

D

VB543512

J1TQ-BETRM

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VC309907

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.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. How students learn reading

A

B

C

D

VC309912

b. Content standards in reading

A

B

C

D

VC309914

c. Curricular materials available in
reading (units, texts)

A

B

C

D

VC309915

d. Instructional methods for teaching
reading

A

B

C

D

VC309917

e. Methods for assessing students in
reading

A

B

C

D

VC309918

f. Preparation of students for district
and state assessments

A

B

C

D

VC309920

g. Strategies for teaching reading to
students from diverse backgrounds
(including English language learners)

A

B

C

D

VC309921

J1TQ-BETRM

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VE381768

14. During the last two years, did you participate in any of the following professional
development activities related to the teaching of language arts or mathematics?
Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Fill in one or
more ovals on each line.
Yes, activities
related to
language arts

Yes, activities
related to
mathematics

No

a. College course taken after your
first certification

A

B

C

VE381776

b. Workshop or training session

A

B

C

VE381779

c. Conference or professional
association meeting

A

B

C

VE381781

d. Observational visit to another
school or classroom

A

B

C

VE381785

e. Mentoring and/or peer observation
and coaching as part of a formal
arrangement

A

B

C

VE381786

f. Committee or task force focusing
on curriculum, instruction, or
student assessment

A

B

C

VE381788

g. Regularly scheduled discussion
group or study group

A

B

C

VE381790

h. Teacher collaborative or network,
such as one organized by an
outside agency or over the
Internet

A

B

C

VE381791

i. Individual or collaborative research

A

B

C

VE381793

j. Independent reading on a regular
basis—for example, educational
journals, books, or the Internet

A

B

C

VE381795

k. Co-teaching/team teaching

A

B

C

VE381799

l. Consultation with a subject
specialist

A

B

C

VE381800

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VC309922

15. Did you lead any of the activities listed in the previous question (Question 14)?

A Yes
B No

VC191232

16. 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.
No, I am
already
proficient.

No, I
have
not.

Yes

a. Basic computer training

A

B

C

VC191233

b. Software applications

A

B

C

VC191234

c. Use of the Internet

A

B

C

VC191235

d. Use of other technology—for example,
satellite access, wireless Web,
interactive video, closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing

A

B

C

VC191237

e. Integration of computers and other
technology into classroom instruction

A

B

C

VC191238

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Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Reading
If you do not teach reading, English, or language arts, please skip to Part III (mathematics).
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for reading or
language arts instruction. Please think about the reading or language arts class that you
teach when questioned about “reading,” “language arts,” or “reading/language arts.” If you
teach more than one fourth-grade class, please choose a single class to use as the basis for
answering the questions about classroom organization.

VC976461

1. Which best describes your role in teaching reading/language arts to this class? Language
arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Fill in one oval.

A I do not teach reading/language arts to this class.
B I teach all or most subjects, including reading/language arts.
C The only subject I teach is reading/language arts.
D We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching reading/language arts.

VF017603

2. How many students are in this class?

A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more

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VB608498

3. About how much time in total do you spend with this class on language arts instruction
in a typical week? Language arts refers to reading, writing, literature, and related topics.

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

VB473859

4. Which best describes how language arts instruction is organized? Language arts refers to
reading, writing, literature, and related topics. Fill in one oval.

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.

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VC976462

5. To what extent have you provided instruction in the following in reading/language arts
class so far this year? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Fiction

A

B

C

D

VC976465

b. Literary nonfiction

A

B

C

D

VC976466

c. Poetry

A

B

C

D

VC976468

d. Exposition

A

B

C

D

VC976469

e. Argumentation and persuasion

A

B

C

D

VC976470

f. Procedural texts and documents

A

B

C

D

VC976471

VC976477

6. 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.
Never or
hardly
ever
Sometimes

Often

Always
or almost
always

a. Summarize the passage

A

B

C

D

VC976480

b. Interpret the meaning of the passage

A

B

C

D

VC976481

c. Question the motives or feelings of
the characters

A

B

C

D

VC976482

d. Identify the main themes of the
passage

A

B

C

D

VC976484

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VB608499

7. How often do you do the following things as part of reading instruction with this class?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Almost
every
day

a. Ask students to read aloud

A

B

C

D

VB608500

b. Ask students to write about
something they have read

A

B

C

D

VB608582

c. Ask students to do a group activity
or project about what they have read

A

B

C

D

VB608586

d. Ask students to explain or support
their understanding of what they
have read

A

B

C

D

VB608588

e. Ask students to work in a reading
workbook or worksheet

A

B

C

D

VB608583

f. Give students time to read books
they have chosen themselves

A

B

C

D

VB608585

g. Have students watch movies or
videos, or listen to audio materials

A

B

C

D

VF236569

h. Help students understand new words

A

B

C

D

VB608590

VC310622

8. 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.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Locate/Recall

A

B

C

D

VC310623

b. Integrate/Interpret

A

B

C

D

VC310625

c. Critique/Evaluate

A

B

C

D

VC310627

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VC976514

9. Are computers available for use by you or your students for reading/language arts
instruction?

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.

VE658908

10. Excluding preparation for class, how often do you use a computer or other technological
resources in school for reading instruction and/or reading activities?

A Never
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

VC976533

11. In your fourth-grade reading/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.
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

VC976534

b. Increase reading fluency and
comprehension

A

B

C

D

VC976535

c. Practice spelling and grammar

A

B

C

D

VC976536

d. Access reading-related websites
(for example, websites with lists of
recommended books)

A

B

C

D

VC976539

e. Conduct research for reading projects

A

B

C

D

VC976540

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VC976542

12. Which of the following statements best describes how well your school system
provides you with the materials and other resources you need for reading/language arts
instruction?

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.

VC976544

13. When you teach reading/language arts to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Use a different set of methods in
teaching some students

A

B

C

D

VC976545

b. Supplement the regular course
curriculum with additional material
for some students

A

B

C

D

VC976546

c. Pace my teaching differently for
some students

A

B

C

D

VC976547

d. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

VC976548

e. Set different achievement standards
for some students

A

B

C

D

VC976549

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VE658916

14. When you have reading instruction and/or do reading activities, how often do you use the
following strategies? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Every day
or almost
every day

a. I teach reading as a whole-class
activity.

A

B

C

D

VE658929

b. I create same-ability groups.

A

B

C

D

VE658931

c. I create groups by random
assignment.

A

B

C

D

VE658933

d. I allow students to choose their own
groups.

A

B

C

D

VF009287

e. I use individualized instruction for
reading.

A

B

C

D

VE658937

f. Students work independently on an
assigned plan or goal.

A

B

C

D

VE658938

g. Students work independently on a
goal they choose themselves.

A

B

C

D

VE658940

h. Other (specify):

A

B

C

D

VE658941

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Part III: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Mathematics
If you do not teach mathematics, you have finished the survey. Thank you for your time.
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for mathematics
instruction. If you teach more than one fourth-grade class, please choose a single class to use
as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.

VC311698

1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class?

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.

VF017603

2. How many students are in this class?

A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26–30
F 31–35
G 36 or more

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VB543515

3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical week?

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

HE002412

4. Are students assigned to this class by ability?

A Yes
B No

HE001104

5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of
ability?

A Yes
B No

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HE001130

6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in mathematics?
Fill in one oval on each line.
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

HE001131

b. Problem sets

A

B

C

D

HE001132

c. Short (e.g., a phrase or sentence)
or long (e.g., several sentences or
paragraphs) written responses

A

B

C

D

HE001133

d. Individual or group projects or
presentations

A

B

C

D

HE001134

HE001106

7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in this class
each day?

A None
B 15 minutes
C 30 minutes
D 45 minutes
E One hour
F More than one hour

VB543554

8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?

A Unrestricted use
B Restricted use
C Calculators are not permitted.

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VB535973

9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons?

A None
B Basic four-function (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
C Scientific (not graphing)
D Graphing

VB535974

10. When you give students a mathematics test or quiz, how often do they use a calculator?

A Never
B Sometimes
C Always

TO044600

11. 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.
Little or no Moderate
emphasis emphasis

Heavy
emphasis

a. Numbers and operations

A

B

C

ID110366

b. Measurement

A

B

C

ID110367

c. Geometry

A

B

C

ID110368

d. Data analysis, statistics, and probability
(informal introduction of concepts)

A

B

C

ID110369

e. Algebra and functions (informal introduction of
concepts)

A

B

C

ID110370

J1TQ-COIMX

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VB543516

12. Are computers available for use by you or your students?

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.

VC976197

13. In your fourth-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.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Every day
or almost
every day

a. Practice or review mathematics
topics on the computer

A

B

C

D

VC976199

b. Extend mathematics learning
with enrichment activities on the
computer

A

B

C

D

VC976201

c. Research a mathematics topic on
the computer

A

B

C

D

VF018142

d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes

A

B

C

D

VC976206

e. Play mathematics computer games

A

B

C

D

VC976210

J1TQ-COIMX

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VC976295

14. 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?

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.

VC976296

15. When you teach mathematics to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Set different achievement standards
for some students

A

B

C

D

VC976297

b. Supplement the regular course
curriculum with additional material
for some students

A

B

C

D

VC976298

c. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

VC976299

d. Use a different set of methods in
teaching some students

A

B

C

D

VC976300

e. Pace my teaching differently for
some students

A

B

C

D

VC976301

J1TQ-COIMX

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VC976303

16. 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.
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

VC976304

b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make

A

B

C

D

E

VC976305

c. Discuss progress the
student has made toward
goals previously set

A

B

C

D

E

VC976306

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

VC976307

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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2013
VOLUME II
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
Part 1i
Teacher Grade 4 (adapted)

Part 1i contains:

Teacher Grade 4 (adapted for Puerto Rico)
Background, Education, and Training
Mathematics Classroom and Organization Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 30 minutes.

Part I: Background, Education, and Training

VB331330

1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals.
A No, I am not Hispanic or Latino.
B Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano.
C Yes, I am Puerto Rican.
D Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American.
E Yes, I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

VB331331

2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals.
A White
B Black or African American
C Asian
D American Indian or Alaska Native
E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

VE577729

3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or
secondary teacher, counting this year?
A Less than 1 year
B 1–2 years
C 3–5 years
D 6–10 years
E 11–20 years
F 21 or more years

VE577841

4. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?
A Yes
B No
C My school does not award tenure.

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5. Do you hold a regular or standard teaching certificate in Puerto Rico?
A Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.
B Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional coursework,
student teaching, etc.)
C No, but I am currently working toward certification.
D No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.

VF096243

6. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program?
(An alternative route to certification 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 route to certification program.)
A Yes
B No

VC309891

7. 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.)
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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HE001012

8. What is the highest academic degree you hold?
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.)

VB333658

9. 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.

a. Mathematics education
b. Mathematics
c. Engineering or engineering
education
d. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
e. Education (including elementary
or early childhood)
f. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
g. Spanish language learning

Yes, a major

Yes, a minor or
special emphasis

No

A

B

C

VB482657

A

B

C

VB482658

A

B

C

VC304764

A

B

C

VB608497

A

B

C

VB482660

A

B

C

VE113515

A

B

C

VF269303

VE741708

10. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?
A Yes

Go to Question 11.

B No

Skip to Question 12.

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VB345619

11. 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.

a. Mathematics education
b. Mathematics
c. Engineering or engineering
education
d. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
e. Education (including elementary
or early childhood)
f. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
g. Spanish language learning

Yes, a major

Yes, a minor or
special emphasis

No

A

B

C

VB473837

A

B

C

VB473838

A

B

C

VC304761

A

B

C

VB473839

A

B

C

VB473840

A

B

C

VE113560

A

B

C

VF269309

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VB543441

12. 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.

a. How students learn
mathematics
b. Mathematics theory or
applications
c. Content standards in
mathematics
d. Curricular materials
available in mathematics
(units, texts)
e. Instructional methods for
teaching mathematics
f. Effective use of
manipulatives in
mathematics instruction
g. Effective use of calculators
in mathematics instruction
h. Use of computers or other
technology in mathematics
instruction
i. Methods for assessing
students in mathematics
j. Preparation of students for
district and state
assessments
k. Issues related to ability
grouping in mathematics
l. Strategies for teaching
mathematics to students
from diverse backgrounds
(including Spanish
language learners)

Not at all

Small extent

Moderate
extent

Large extent

A

B

C

D

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A

B

C

D

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A

B

C

D

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A

B

C

D

VB543505

A

B

C

D

VB543506

A

B

C

D

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A

B

C

D

VB543507

A

B

C

D

VB543508

A

B

C

D

VB543509

A

B

C

D

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A

B

C

D

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A

B

C

D

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13. 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.

a. College course taken after your first
certification
b. Workshop or training session
c. Conference or professional association
meeting
d. Observational visit to another school
e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and
coaching as part of a formal arrangement
f. Committee or task force focusing on
curriculum, instruction, or student
assessment
g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study
group
h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as
one organized by an outside agency or over
the Internet
i. Individual or collaborative research
j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for
example, educational journals, books, or
the Internet
k. Co-teaching/team teaching
l. Consultation with a mathematics specialist

Yes

No

A

B

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A

B

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A

B

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A

B

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A

B

VB482587

A

B

VB482588

A

B

VB482589

A

B

VB482590

A

B

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A

B

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A

B

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A

B

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14. Did you lead any of the activities listed in the previous question (Question 13)?
A Yes
B No

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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.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Basic computer training
Software applications
Use of the Internet
Use of other technology—for
example, satellite access, wireless
Web, interactive video,
closed-circuit television,
videoconferencing
e. Integration of computers and
other technology into classroom
instruction

No, I am already
proficient.

No, I have not.

Yes

A

B

C

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A

B

C

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A

B

C

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A

B

C

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A

B

C

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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 fourth-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 the survey. Thank you for your time.

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1. Which best describes your role in teaching mathematics to this class?

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.

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2. How many students are in this class?

A 15 or fewer
B 16–18
C 19–20
D 21–25
E 26 or more

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3. How many hours of mathematics instruction do your students receive in a typical week?

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?

A Yes
B No

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5. Do you create groups within this class for mathematics instruction on the basis of
ability?

A Yes
B No

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6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in mathematics?
Fill in one oval on each line.
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

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b. Problem sets

A

B

C

D

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c. Short (e.g., a phrase or sentence)
or long (e.g., several sentences or
paragraphs) written responses

A

B

C

D

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d. Individual or group projects or
presentations

A

B

C

D

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7. Approximately how much mathematics homework do you assign to students in this class
each day?

A None
B 15 minutes
C 30 minutes
D 45 minutes
E One hour
F More than one hour

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8. To what extent are students permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?

A Unrestricted use
B Restricted use
C Calculators are not permitted.

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9. What kind of calculator do your students usually use during mathematics lessons?

A None
B Basic four-function (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
C Scientific (not graphing)
D Graphing

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10. When you give students a mathematics test or quiz, how often do they use a calculator?

A Never
B Sometimes
C Always

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11. 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.
Little or no Moderate
emphasis emphasis

Heavy
emphasis

a. Numbers and operations

A

B

C

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b. Measurement

A

B

C

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c. Geometry

A

B

C

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d. Data analysis, statistics, and probability
(informal introduction of concepts)

A

B

C

ID110369

e. Algebra and functions (informal introduction of
concepts)

A

B

C

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12. Are computers available for use by you or your students?

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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13. In your fourth-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.
Never or
hardly
ever

Once or
twice a
month

Once or
twice a
week

Every day
or almost
every day

a. Practice or review mathematics
topics on the computer

A

B

C

D

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b. Extend mathematics learning
with enrichment activities on the
computer

A

B

C

D

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c. Research a mathematics topic on
the Internet or CD-ROM

A

B

C

D

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d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes

A

B

C

D

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e. Play mathematics computer games

A

B

C

D

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14. 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?

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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15. When you teach mathematics to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following?
Fill in one oval on each line.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Set different achievement standards
for some students

A

B

C

D

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b. Supplement the regular course
curriculum with additional material
for some students

A

B

C

D

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c. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

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d. Use a different set of methods in
teaching some students

A

B

C

D

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e. Pace my teaching differently for
some students

A

B

C

D

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16. 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.
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

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b. Set goals for specific
progress the student
would like to make

A

B

C

D

E

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c. Discuss progress the
student has made toward
goals previously set

A

B

C

D

E

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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

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