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 2i
Teacher Grade 8 Reading (Operational)

Part 2i contains:
Teacher Grade 8 (Operational)
Background, Education, and Training
Reading Classroom and Organization Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.

Reading Questionnaire – Grade 8
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. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught reading, writing, or
language arts in grades 6 through 12, 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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5. 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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6. 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.

VF096243

7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education

A

B

C

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b. English

A

B

C

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c. Other language arts-related subject

A

B

C

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d. Elementary or secondary education

A

B

C

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e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

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f. English language learning

A

B

C

VE113516

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

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 12.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 13.

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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.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education

A

B

C

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b. English

A

B

C

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c. Other language arts-related subject

A

B

C

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d. Elementary or secondary education

A

B

C

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e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

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f. English language learning

A

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.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. How students learn English/
language arts

A

B

C

D

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b. Content standards in English/
language arts

A

B

C

D

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c. Curricular materials available in
English/language arts (units, texts)

A

B

C

D

VC310706

d. Instructional methods for teaching
English/language arts

A

B

C

D

VC310707

e. Methods for assessing students in
English/language arts

A

B

C

D

VC310708

f. Preparation of students for district
and state assessments

A

B

C

D

VC310710

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

A

B

C

D

VC310711

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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.
Yes

No

a. College course taken after your first certification

A

B

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b. Workshop or training session

A

B

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c. Conference or professional association meeting

A

B

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d. Observational visit to another school

A

B

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

A

B

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

A

B

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g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group

A

B

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

A

B

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i. Individual or collaborative research

A

B

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

A

B

VB482648

k. Co-teaching/team teaching

A

B

VB482649

l. Consultation with language arts specialist

A

B

VB482650

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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.
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 Reading Instruction
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for reading, 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.

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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.

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.

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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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VB345730

3. About how much time in total do you spend with one of your eighth-grade language arts
classes in a typical week?

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.

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 English/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

VC976558

c. Poetry

A

B

C

D

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d. Exposition

A

B

C

D

VC976560

e. Argumentation and persuasion

A

B

C

D

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f. Procedural texts and documents

A

B

C

D

VC976562

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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

VC976482

d. Identify the main themes of the
passage

A

B

C

D

VC976484

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7. 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.
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

VC976564

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

VC976567

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

A

B

C

D

VC976568

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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

VC310625

c. Critique/Evaluate

A

B

C

D

VC310627

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9. Are computers available for use by you or your students for English/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.

VC976571

10. 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.
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

VC976578

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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 English/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 English/language arts to your eighth-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

VC976585

e. Set different achievement standards
for some students

A

B

C

D

VC976586

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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2013
VOLUME II
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
Part 2j
Teacher Grade 8 Mathematics (Operational)

Part 2j contains:
Teacher Grade 8 (Operational)
Background, Education, and Training
Mathematics Classroom and Organization Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.

Mathematics Questionnaire – Grade 8
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 or Puerto Rican American.
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

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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. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught mathematics in grades 6
through 12, 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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5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?

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

VF096239

6. 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.

VF096243

7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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. Other mathematics-related subject such
as statistics

A

B

C

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d. Education (including secondary
education)

A

B

C

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e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

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f. English language learning

A

B

C

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

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 12.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 13.

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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.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Mathematics education

A

B

C

VB473837

b. Mathematics

A

B

C

VB473838

c. Other mathematics-related subject such
as statistics

A

B

C

VB473839

d. Education (including secondary
education)

A

B

C

VB482939

e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

VE113560

f. English language learning

A

B

C

VE113562

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VB543441

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 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

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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.
Yes

No

a. College course taken after your first certification

A

B

VB482583

b. Workshop or training session

A

B

VB482584

c. Conference or professional association meeting

A

B

VB482585

d. Observational visit to another school

A

B

VB482586

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

A

B

VB482587

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

A

B

VB482588

g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group

A

B

VB482589

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

A

B

VB482590

i. Individual or collaborative research

A

B

VB482591

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

A

B

VB482592

k. Co-teaching/team teaching

A

B

VB482593

l. Consultation with a mathematics specialist

A

B

VB482594

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15. Are you teaching the following mathematics courses to eighth-grade students this year?
Include honors sections. Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes

No

a. Remedial mathematics

A

B

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b. General mathematics

A

B

VB543644

c. Introduction to algebra/pre-algebra

A

B

VB543645

d. Algebra

A

B

VB543646

e. Integrated or sequential mathematics

A

B

VB543647

f. Geometry

A

B

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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.

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.

VB473856

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

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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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

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

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

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?

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

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

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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

ID110367

c. Geometry

A

B

C

ID110368

d. Data analysis, statistics, and probability

A

B

C

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e. Algebra and functions

A

B

C

VC767634

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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.

VC976333

13. 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.
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

VC976334

b. Extend mathematics learning
with enrichment activities on the
computer

A

B

C

D

VC976335

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

A

B

C

D

VC976336

d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes

A

B

C

D

VC976339

e. Use a graphing program

A

B

C

D

VC976353

f.

A

B

C

D

VC976355

Play mathematics computer games

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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.

VC976362

15. When you teach mathematics to your eighth-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

VC976363

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

A

B

C

D

VC976364

c. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

VC976365

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

A

B

C

D

VC976366

e. Pace my teaching differently for
some students

A

B

C

D

VC976367

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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 2k
Teacher Grade 8 Reading (Pilot)

Part 2k contains:
Reading Teacher Grade 8 (Pilot)
Background, Education, and Training
Reading Classroom and Organization Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.

Reading Questionnaire – Grade 8
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 or Puerto Rican American.
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

J2TQ-BETR

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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

VF287800

4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught reading, writing, or
language arts in grades 6 through 12, 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

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

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

J2TQ-BETR

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VF096239

6. 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.

VF096243

7. 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

8. 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

J2TQ-BETR

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HE001012

9. 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

10. 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. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education

A

B

C

VB378391

b. English

A

B

C

VB378392

c. Other language arts-related subject

A

B

C

VB378394

d. Elementary or secondary education

A

B

C

VB595189

e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

VE113515

f. English language learning

A

B

C

VE113516

J2TQ-BETR

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VE741708

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

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 12.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 13.

VB345619

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.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Reading, language arts, or literacy
education

A

B

C

VB378395

b. English

A

B

C

VB378396

c. Other language arts-related subject

A

B

C

VB378398

d. Elementary or secondary education

A

B

C

VB595190

e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

VE113560

f. English language learning

A

B

C

VE113562

J2TQ-BETR

Page 5

VC310636

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 English/
language arts

A

B

C

D

VC310661

b. Content standards in English/
language arts

A

B

C

D

VC310705

c. Curricular materials available in
English/language arts (units, texts)

A

B

C

D

VC310706

d. Instructional methods for teaching
English/language arts

A

B

C

D

VC310707

e. Methods for assessing students in
English/language arts

A

B

C

D

VC310708

f. Preparation of students for district
and state assessments

A

B

C

D

VC310710

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

A

B

C

D

VC310711

J2TQ-BETR

Page 6

VB482598

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.
Yes

No

a. College course taken after your first certification

A

B

VB482599

b. Workshop or training session

A

B

VB482600

c. Conference or professional association meeting

A

B

VB482601

d. Observational visit to another school

A

B

VB482642

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

A

B

VB482643

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

A

B

VB482644

g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group

A

B

VB482645

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

A

B

VB482646

i. Individual or collaborative research

A

B

VB482647

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

A

B

VB482648

k. Co-teaching/team teaching

A

B

VB482649

l. Consultation with language arts specialist

A

B

VB482650

J2TQ-BETR

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VC191232

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.
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

J2TQ-BETR

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Part II: Classroom Organization and Reading Instruction
If you do not teach reading, English, or language arts, you have finished this questionnaire.
Thank you for your time.
The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for reading, 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.

VC310850

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.

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.

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

J2TQ-COIRX

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VB345730

3. About how much time in total do you spend with one of your eighth-grade language arts
classes in a typical week?

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

VB379296

4. Which best describes how language arts instruction is organized for eighth-grade students
at this school? 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.

J2TQ-COIRX

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VC976556

5. 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.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

a. Fiction

A

B

C

D

VC976557

b. Literary nonfiction

A

B

C

D

VC976558

c. Poetry

A

B

C

D

VC976559

d. Exposition

A

B

C

D

VC976560

e. Argumentation and persuasion

A

B

C

D

VC976561

f. Procedural texts and documents

A

B

C

D

VC976562

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

e. Evaluate the main arguments or
evidence in a persuasive passage

A

B

C

D

VE658924

f. Analyze the author’s organization of
information in a passage

A

B

C

D

VE658925

g. Critique the author’s craft or
technique

A

B

C

D

VE658926

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VC976563

7. 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.
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

VC976564

b. Ask students to write about
something they have read

A

B

C

D

VC976565

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

A

B

C

D

VC976567

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

A

B

C

D

VC976568

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

A

B

C

D

VC976566

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

A

B

C

D

VF175091

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

J2TQ-COIRX

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VE013702

9. Are computers available for use by you or your students for English/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

VC976571

11. 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.
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

VC976572

b. Increase reading fluency and
comprehension

A

B

C

D

VC976573

c. Practice spelling and grammar

A

B

C

D

VC976574

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

A

B

C

D

VC976577

e. Conduct research for reading projects

A

B

C

D

VC976578

J2TQ-COIRX

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VC976580

12. 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?

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.

VC976581

13. 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.
Not
at all

Small
extent

Moderate
extent

Large
extent

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

A

B

C

D

VC976582

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

A

B

C

D

VC976583

c. Pace my teaching differently for
some students

A

B

C

D

VC976584

d. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

VC976585

e. Set different achievement standards
for some students

A

B

C

D

VC976586

J2TQ-COIRX

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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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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2013
VOLUME II
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
Part 2l
Teacher Grade 8 Mathematics (Pilot)

Part 2l contains:
Mathematics Teacher Grade 8 (Pilot)
Background, Education, and Training
Mathematics Classroom and Organization Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes.

Mathematics Questionnaire – Grade 8
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 or Puerto Rican American.
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

J2TQ-BETM

Page 1

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

VE654882

4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught mathematics in grades 6
through 12, 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

J2TQ-BETM

Page 2

VE577841

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

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

VF096239

6. 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.

VF096243

7. 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

J2TQ-BETM

Page 3

VC309891

8. 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

HE001012

9. 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.)

J2TQ-BETM

Page 4

VB333658

10. 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

VB482657

b. Mathematics

A

B

C

VB482658

c. Other mathematics-related subject such
as statistics

A

B

C

VB608497

d. Education (including secondary
education)

A

B

C

VB482938

e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

VE113515

f. English language learning

A

B

C

VE113516

VE741708

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

A Yes ➔ Go to Question 12.
B No ➔ Skip to Question 13.

J2TQ-BETM

Page 5

VB345619

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.
Yes,
a major

Yes, a minor
or special
emphasis

No

a. Mathematics education

A

B

C

VB473837

b. Mathematics

A

B

C

VB473838

c. Other mathematics-related subject such
as statistics

A

B

C

VB473839

d. Education (including secondary
education)

A

B

C

VB482939

e. Special education (including students with
disabilities)

A

B

C

VE113560

f. English language learning

A

B

C

VE113562

J2TQ-BETM

Page 6

VB543441

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 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

J2TQ-BETM

Page 7

VB482582

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.
Yes

No

a. College course taken after your first certification

A

B

VB482583

b. Workshop or training session

A

B

VB482584

c. Conference or professional association meeting

A

B

VB482585

d. Observational visit to another school

A

B

VB482586

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

A

B

VB482587

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

A

B

VB482588

g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group

A

B

VB482589

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

A

B

VB482590

i. Individual or collaborative research

A

B

VB482591

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

A

B

VB482592

k. Co-teaching/team teaching

A

B

VB482593

l. Consultation with a mathematics specialist

A

B

VB482594

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VB543642

15. Are you teaching the following mathematics courses to eighth-grade students this year?
Include honors sections. Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes

No

a. Remedial mathematics

A

B

VB543643

b. General mathematics

A

B

VB543644

c. Introduction to algebra/pre-algebra

A

B

VB543645

d. Algebra

A

B

VB543646

e. Integrated or sequential mathematics

A

B

VB543647

f. Geometry

A

B

VB543648

J2TQ-BETM

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Part II: 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 eighth-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

J2TQ-COIMX

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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

J2TQ-COIMX

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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

VC976308

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

A None
B Less than 1 hour
C About 1 hour
D About 2 to 3 hours
E More than 3 hours

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.

J2TQ-COIMX

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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

A

B

C

VC767633

e. Algebra and functions

A

B

C

VC767634

J2TQ-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.

VC976333

13. 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.
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

VC976334

b. Extend mathematics learning
with enrichment activities on the
computer

A

B

C

D

VC976335

c. Research a mathematics topic on
the computer

A

B

C

D

VF018146

d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes

A

B

C

D

VC976339

e. Use a graphing program

A

B

C

D

VC976353

f. Play mathematics computer games

A

B

C

D

VC976355

J2TQ-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.

VC976362

15. When you teach mathematics to your eighth-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

VC976363

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

A

B

C

D

VC976364

c. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

VC976365

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

A

B

C

D

VC976366

e. Pace my teaching differently for
some students

A

B

C

D

VC976367

J2TQ-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

J2TQ-COIMX

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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
Wave 2 Submittal for 2013
VOLUME II
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
Part 2m
Teacher Grade 8 (Adapted Version)

Part 2m contains:

Teacher Grade 8 (adapted for Puerto Rico)
Background, Education, and Training
Mathematics Classroom and Organization Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 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

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VE654882

4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught mathematics in
grades 6 through 12, 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

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

VF241195

6. 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.

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7. 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

8. 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

HE001012

9. 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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10. 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. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
d. Education (including secondary
education)
e. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
f. Spanish language learning

Yes, a major

Yes, a minor or
special emphasis

No

A

B

C

VB482657

A

B

C

VB482658

A

B

C

VB608497

A

B

C

VB482938

A

B

C

VE113515

A

B

C

VF269303

VE741708

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

Go to Question 12.

B No

Skip to Question 13.

VB345619

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.

a. Mathematics education
b. Mathematics
c. Other mathematics-related
subject such as statistics
d. Education (including secondary
education)
e. Special education (including
students with disabilities)
f. Spanish language learning

Yes, a major

Yes, a minor or
special emphasis

No

A

B

C

VB473837

A

B

C

VB473838

A

B

C

VB473839

A

B

C

VB482939

A

B

C

VE113560

A

B

C

VF269309

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VB543441

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.

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

VB543502

A

B

C

D

VB543503

A

B

C

D

VB543504

A

B

C

D

VB543505

A

B

C

D

VB543506

A

B

C

D

VB519181

A

B

C

D

VB543507

A

B

C

D

VB543508

A

B

C

D

VB543509

A

B

C

D

VB543510

A

B

C

D

VB543511

A

B

C

D

VC038711

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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.

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

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Yes

No

A

B

VB482583

A

B

VB482584

A

B

VB482585

A

B

VB482586

A

B

VB482587

A

B

VB482588

A

B

VB482589

A

B

VB482590

A

B

VB482591

A

B

VB482592

A

B

VB482593

A

B

VB482594

VB543642

15. Are you teaching the following mathematics courses to eighth-grade students this year? Include
honors sections. Fill in one oval on each line.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Remedial mathematics
General mathematics
Introduction to algebra/pre-algebra
Algebra
Integrated or sequential mathematics
Geometry

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Yes

No

A

B

VB543643

A

B

VB543644

A

B

VB543645

A

B

VB543646

A

B

VB543647

A

B

VB543648

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.

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.

VB473856

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

J2TQ-COIM

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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

J2TQ-COIM

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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

VC976308

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

A None
B Less than 1 hour
C About 1 hour
D About 2 to 3 hours
E More than 3 hours

J2TQ-COIM

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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.

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

J2TQ-COIM

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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

A

B

C

VC767633

e. Algebra and functions

A

B

C

VC767634

J2TQ-COIM

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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.

VC976333

13. 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.
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

VC976334

b. Extend mathematics learning
with enrichment activities on the
computer

A

B

C

D

VC976335

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

A

B

C

D

VC976336

d. Use a drawing program for
geometric shapes

A

B

C

D

VC976339

e. Use a graphing program

A

B

C

D

VC976353

f.

A

B

C

D

VC976355

Play mathematics computer games

J2TQ-COIM

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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.

VC976362

15. When you teach mathematics to your eighth-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

VC976363

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

A

B

C

D

VC976364

c. Have some students engage in
different classroom activities

A

B

C

D

VC976365

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

A

B

C

D

VC976366

e. Pace my teaching differently for
some students

A

B

C

D

VC976367

J2TQ-COIM

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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

J2TQ-COIM

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