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Cognitive Interview Reports
For
Computer Familiarity Study
AMERICAN
INSTITUTES FOR
RESEARCH
Computer/Technology Access and Familiarity Survey
Cognitive Testing of the Survey Items
Summary of Implementation
Carmen Martínez and Fran Stancavage
A Project of the NAEP Validity Studies (NVS) Panel
July 17, 2014
INTRODUCTION
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the National Assessment
Governing Board (NAGB) have announced that the National Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP) will be a fully technology-based assessment by 2017. In order to track
the extent to which students in different subgroups are ready to participate in technologybased assessments, the NAEP Validity Studies (NVS) Panel is conducting a special study
that will develop survey-based measures of computer/technology access and familiarity.
The survey items that will form the basis for these measures will be administered to a
special study sample as part of the 2015 NAEP administration.1
To inform the development of the draft survey items, NVS project staff conducted nine
cognitive interviews with five fourth grade students and four eighth graders. This report
summarizes the methodology of the cognitive testing of the draft survey items. The
revisions to items made on the basis of the cognitive testing, as well as a concurrent
review by members of NCES’ Principals’ Panel, are documented in the appendix. Dr.
Bohrnstedt, the study Principal Investigator, led effort to revise the items.
RECRUITMENT
Recruitment for the cognitive interviews was conducted by a recruitment firm (Elliott
Benson Research) in the Sacramento, CA area. Recruiters used a screening protocol to
enlist a diverse sample of respondents. These protocols were created by NVS staff and
approved by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) Institutional Review Board
(IRB).
1 Because the intention of the NVS study is to create cross‐grade measures of access and familiarity,
all of the items developed for the study are designed to be used across grades 4, 8, and 12. The
sample of items included in the cognitive testing, and intended for the 2015 administration, also
contains additional grade 8/12 items developed by ETS and intended for a broader NAEP survey
module on technology.
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Participation inclusion criteria were established to ensure that the participants would be
balanced by gender, and would over-represent categories of respondents most likely to
experience problems reading and interpreting survey items. Therefore, the recruiting firm
was instructed to choose participants with the following characteristics:
At least half of the sample at each grade level should meet at least one of the following
criteria: be non-white, come from a home in which English is not the dominant language,
and/or be of low socioeconomic status, as evidenced by eligibility for the free or reduced
lunch program.
Participants should be evenly distributed by gender
Participants must be starting the 5th or 9th grade in the fall 2014.
PARTICIPANTS
A total of nine participants were recruited; five students who had just completed fourth
grade and four who had just completed eighth grade. Table 1 provides information about
the demographics of the nine cognitive testing participants.
All of the participants lived in the Sacramento area and all the cognitive interviews were
conducted in downtown Sacramento. Eight of the participants were students at public
schools and one fourth grader was a student at a charter school. The average age of the
fourth grade participants was 10 years (range: 9-11) and the average age of the eighth
grade students was 14 years (range: 13-14). There was a balanced representation of
gender at both grade levels. One fourth grade participant was from a home where both
English and Spanish was spoken. The remaining participants were from homes where the
main language spoken was English (44%) or Spanish (44%). About half of the
participants (56%) were eligible for free or reduced price lunch.
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Table 1. Participant Characteristics
Type of school
Private
Public
Charter
Gender
Female
Male
Main language spoken at home
English
Spanish
English and Spanish
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
African American/Black
Asian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic or Latino
White
Asian and White
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch
Fourth Grade
Eighth Grade
TOTAL
0
4
1
0
4
0
0
8
1
2
3
2
2
4
5
2
2
1
2
2
0
4
4
1
0
0
0
4
0
1
2
1
0
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
0
6
1
1
5
PROCEDURES
The cognitive interviews were held from June 24 to July 7, 2014. Each cognitive interview lasted
approximately 90 minutes and students received a $100 gift card for their participation. All
cognitive interviews were audio-recorded.
Parental Consent. Parental consent was obtained before each interview. The consent form
outlined the purpose of and procedures involved in the research, risks and benefits, issues related
to confidentiality, whom to contact with questions and concerns, and the voluntary nature of
participation. The form also gave permission to audio-record the interview.
Survey and Protocol. A trained cognitive interviewer administered the draft survey and
conducted each interview using a protocol that included structured probes to check for
understanding. The cognitive interview protocol was developed by NVS staff. All materials were
approved by AIR’s IRB. Two versions of the survey with alternative item orderings were tested at
each grade level to ensure that data would be obtained for all of the survey items.
Cognitive Interview Sessions. An interviewer sat with the participant throughout the duration of
the session. Using the protocol as a guide, the interviewer introduced the participant to the survey
and testing procedures, guided them through the cognitive interview process, and queried them
about individual survey items. After being provided with a summary of participant rights and
completing the assent form, participants were oriented to aspects of their surroundings that were
outlined in the assent form (e.g., audio-recording equipment), as well as key features of the
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interview process. In particular, participants were told that they would be asked to complete a
survey and to “think aloud” while doing so. That is, participants were told that they should
verbalize their thoughts as they read and answered each individual item. Next, the interviewer
conducted an exercise to train participants in thinking out loud, by first modeling this behavior
and then asking them to complete a practice task. After confirming that the participant was able to
effectively think out loud, the interviewer introduced pictures of a desktop computer, a laptop
computer, a smartphone, and a tablet computer in order to familiarize participants with the
electronic devices mentioned in the survey items. Finally, participants read and answered each
survey question while thinking aloud. Interviewers queried participants during this process using
both scripted and unscripted concurrent probes.
The interviewer took notes during the interview session. In addition, the interviews were audiorecorded and these recordings were used for reference to supplement and refine the notes taken in
real time.
ANALYSIS OF FINDINGS
After each cognitive interview was completed, the open-ended interview responses were
compiled into an Excel file organized by survey question. Information on the extent to which the
script for presenting pictures of devices was successful in orienting students to the types of
devices they would encounter in the survey was also summarized. Finally, the survey findings
were examined by the study principal investigator in conjunction with findings from a concurrent
review by NCES’ Principals’ Panel, and all revisions to the survey items and administration script
were entered into an Excel file along with rationales for the revisions. This Excel file is included
as an appendix to this report.
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Item
Original Grade 4 Original Grade Original question
item number 8/12 item number
Administration
directions
Revised question
Rationale
Now you are going to answer some questions about
computers and similar devices. Before we start, I am
going to show you pictures of each of these devices so
that you will know exactly what the questions are about.
Now you are going to answer some questions about
computers and similar devices. Before we start, I am
going to show you examples of each of these devices so
that you will know exactly what the questions are about.
Many students had difficulty generalizing from the device
pictures, especially generalizing to Apple products (iPhone
and iPad). New directions are intended to convey that there
are a range of devices with similar functionality.
Show picture of desktop computer. Say: This is a
desktop computer.
Show picture of desktop computer. Say: This is an
example of a desktop computer.
Show picture of laptop computer. Say: This is a laptop
computer.
Show picture of laptop computer. Say: This is an
example of a laptop computer.
Show picture of smartphone. Say: This is a smartphone. Show picture of smartphone. Say: This is an example of
a smartphone. A smartphone is any phone that is able to
connect to the Internet. Besides making phone calls and
taking pictures, smartphones allow you to do many of
the same things as a desktop or laptop computer.
Global change
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Show picture of tablet computer. Say: This is a tablet
computer.
Show picture of tablet. Say: This is an example of a
tablet. A tablet is bigger than a smartphone. It allows
you to do many of the same things as a smartphone, but
it doesn’t make phone calls. If you use a tablet at
school, you might also do some things that you probably
wouldn’t do with a smartphone. For example, you might
read books or practice math problems.
"tablet computer"
"tablet"
Students uniformly reported that this is what they would call
the pictured device.
How much do you know about using computers?
Some grade 8 cog lab subjects, as well as students in a focus
group lead by one of the principals, were unsure how to
interpret "know about computers." Some thought it meant
knowledge of how computers function, and therefore rated
themselves low, while our intent was only to determine how
knowledgable they felt about using computers. Also
eliminated reponse option B because two of the principals
pointed out that there was a lack of distinction among the
first three response options
No change
1 How much do you know about computers?
A I hardly know anything at all
B I know a little bit
C I know something
D I know quite a bit
E I know a lot
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At home, do you have a laptop or desktop computer that is
only for your use?
A I hardly know anything at all.
B I know something.
C I know quite a bit.
D I know a lot.
A Yes
B No
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3
At home, do you have a laptop or desktop computer that you At home, is there a laptop or desktop computer that is
share with others?
shared between you and others?
A Yes
B No
Gade 4 students interpreted this as personally having a
device that they were willing to share with others.
A Yes
B No
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At home, do you have a tablet computer that is only for your At home, do you have a tablet that is only for your use?
use?
A Yes
A Yes
B No
B No
Reflects global change.
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At home, do you have a tablet computer that you share with At home, is there a tablet that is shared between you and
others?
others?
See rationale for Grade 4, Q 3. Also reflects global change.
A Yes
B No
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At home, do you have Wi‐Fi or some other Internet
connection you can use?
A Yes
B No
No change
A Yes
B No
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7 At home, do you have a smartphone that is only for your
use?
No change
A Yes
B No
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2 At home, do you have any of the following? Fill in one oval
on each line.
Yes
No
2a a. A laptop or desktop computer that is only
for your use
No change
No change
A
B
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2b b. A laptop or desktop computer that you
share with others
A
B
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c. A tablet that is only for your use
Reflects global change.
A
B
2d d. A tablet computer that you share with
others
A
B
d. A tablet that is shared between you and others
See rationale for Grade 4, Q 3. Also reflects global change.
A
B
2f f. A smartphone that is only for your use
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A
B
2c c. A tablet computer that is only for your use
A
B
2e e. Wi‐Fi or some other Internet connection
you can use
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b. A laptop or desktop computer that is shared between you See rationale for Grade 4, Q 3.
and others
A
B
No change
No change
A
B
3 When you are at school, about how many hours a day do you On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a laptop or Students had several problems with this series of questions
use a laptop or desktop computer for doing schoolwork?
desktop computer for doing schoolwork, including
about time spent in school and "when you are not in school."
homework?
They tended to miss the restriction to "at school" in the first
A None
question, to interpret "not at school" as meaning periods of
B Less than an hour
A None
time when school is not in session (e.g., spring break), and
C About an hour
B Less than an hour
they sometimes estimated hours per week rather than hours
D 2 to 3 hours
C About an hour
per day. They also were somewhat uncertain about the
E 3 to 4 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
distinction between "school work" and "homework."
F More than 4 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
Consequently, we have removed the distinction between
F More than 4 hours
school and non‐school time spent, asked for hours in one day
4 When you are at school, about how many hours a day do you On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a tablet
See rationale for Grade 4, item 8/Grade 8, item 4. Also
use a tablet computer for doing schoolwork?
for doing schoolwork, including homework?
reflects global change.
A None
A None
B Less than an hour
B Less than an hour
C About an hour
C About an hour
D 2 to 3 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
See rationale for Grade 4, item 8/Grade 8, item 4
5 During the week, when you are not at school, about how
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many hours a day do you use a laptop or desktop computer
for doing homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C About an hour
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
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6 During the week, when you are not at school, about how
many hours a day do you use a tablet computer for doing
homework?
12
A None
B Less than an hour
C About an hour
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
13
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
When did you first use a tablet computer?
14
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See rationale for Grade 4, item 8/Grade 8, item 4
No change to text of item, but this series of questions moved Some students appeared to be responding with when they
to follow Grade 4, item 7
first used a laptop or desktop computer for school. Move
places the items ahead of the questions about school use and
should broaden their context.
When did you first use a tablet?
Reflects global change. Also see rationale for Grade 4, item
12
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
When did you first use a smartphone?
This series of items moved to follow Grade 4, item 7
No change to text of item, but this series of questions moved See rationale for Grade 4, item 12
to follow Grade 4, item 7
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth grade
7 When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
(grade 8 only)
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
8 When did you first use a tablet computer?
(grade 8 only)
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
No change to text of item, but this series of questions moved See rationale for Grade 4, item 12
to follow Grade 8 item 2
When did you first use a tablet?
Reflects global change. Also see rationale for Grade 4, item
12
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
This series of items moved to follow Grade 8, item 2
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9 When did you first use a smartphone?
(Grade 8 only)
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
7 When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
(grade 12 only)
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
G When I was in high school
8 When did you first use a tablet computer?
(grade 12 only)
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
G When I was in high school
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17
18
No change to text of item, but this series of questions moved See rationale for Grade 4, item 12
to follow Grade 8, item 2
No change to text of item, but this series of questions moved See rationale for Grade 4, item 12
to follow Grade 12 item 2
When did you first use a tablet?
Reflects global change. Also see rationale for Grade 4, item
12
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
G When I was in high school
This series of items moved to follow Grade 12, item 2
9 When did you first use a smartphone?
No change to text of item, but this series of questions moved See rationale for Grade 4, item 12
(Grade 12 only)
to follow Grade 8, item 2
A I have never used one.
B Before I was in kindergarten
C When I was in kindergarten
D When I was in first, second, or third grade
E When I was in fourth or fifth grade
F When I was in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade G When I was
in high school
At school, were you taught how to type on a computer
No change
keyboard using the correct fingers?
A Yes
B No
At school, were you taught how to write sentences and
paragraphs using a computer?
A Yes
B No
At school, were you taught how to edit and format text using At school, were you taught how to edit text using a
a computer?
computer?
A Yes
A Yes
B No
B No
At school, were you taught how to search for information on
the Internet?
No change
Students at both grade levels misinterpreted the meaning of
"format text." They thought it meant giving a story or essay
the correct structure (e.g., having topic sentences in
paragraphs).
No change
A Yes
B No
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20
21
At school, were you taught how to use a tablet computer?
At school, were you taught how to use a tablet?
A Yes
B No
A Yes
B No
At school, were you taught how to draw a picture using a
computer?
No change
A Yes
B No
At school, were you taught how to look up the meaning of a
word using a computer?
No change
A Yes
B No
10 Were you taught any of the following at school? Fill in one
oval on each line.
No change
Yes
No
10a a. How to type on a computer keyboard using
the correct fingers
No change
A
B
10b b. How to write sentences and paragraphs
using a computer
A
B
10c c. How to edit and format text using a
computer
A
B
10d d. How to search for information on the
Internet
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A
B
10e e. How to use a tablet computer
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A
B
10f f. How to draw a picture using a computer
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A
B
10g g. How to look up the meaning of a word using a computer
Reflects global change
No change
c. How to edit text using a computer
See rationale for Grade 4, item 17
A
B
No change
e. How to use a tablet
Reflects global change
A
B
No change
No change
A
B
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10h h. How to create a spreadsheet using a computer
No change
A
B
10
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10i i. How to create a presentation using digital media (for
example, books, music, pictures, videos)
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A
B
10j j. How to run simulations using a computer
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A
B
10k k. How to write a computer program
A
B
10l l. How to create a graph or chart using a
computer
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i. How to create a presentation using a computer
A
B
Some students didn’t know what "digital media" meant. In
addition the new wording is more consistent with the
wording of other similar items.
No change
k. How to write a computer program or app
Some students didn't know what a computer program was.
"App" may be a more familiar term.
A
B
No change
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A
B
10m m. How to maintain a website or blog
No change
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A
B
10n n. How to install new software or apps
No change
A
B
New item
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24
25
o. How to troubleshoot problems with a computer
At school, are there laptop or desktop computers that
students can share?
A
B
At school, are there laptop or desktop computers that you
can use for schoolwork?
A Yes
B No
A Yes
B No
At school, do you have a laptop or desktop computer that is DELETED
only for your use?
(This could be a computer that you bring from home or one
that is assigned to you by your school.)
A Yes
B No
At school, are there tablet computers that students can
share?
A Yes
B No
At school, do you have a tablet computer that is only for
your use? (This could be a tablet computer that you bring
from home or one that is assigned to you by your school.)
This item picks up an important skill that was missing from
the previous set.
Students did not understand a computer as being "only for
their own use" if they had to turn it in at the end of the class
period. Therefore we have simplified this series of questions
to eliminate the distinction between sharing and not sharing.
But we have also added two new quesions about computers
assigned to the student on a permanent basis. Finally, some
students didn't know whether to count something (like
See rationale for Grade 4, item 22.
At school, are there tablets computers that you can use for
schoolwork?
See rationale for Grade 4, item 22. Also reflects global
change.
A Yes
B No
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See rationale for Grade 4, item 22.
A Yes
B No
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27
At school, is there Wi‐Fi or some other Internet connection
you can use?
At school, is there Wi‐Fi or some other Internet connection
that you can use for schoolwork?
A Yes
A Yes
B No
B No
Does your teacher use a computer when teaching your class?
See rationale for Grade 4, item 22.
No change
A Yes
B No
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Does your teacher require you to use computers in the
classroom?
No change
A Yes
B No
11 Which of the following are true about the ways in which you
and your teachers use computers at
school? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
11a a. In most of my classes there are laptop or desktop
computers that students can share.
No change
a. In most of my classes there are laptop or desktop
computers that I can use for school work.
A
A
B
B
11b b. In most of my classes I have a laptop or desktop computer DELETED
that is only for my use. (This could be a computer that you
bring from home or one that is assigned to you by your
school.)
A
B
11c c. In most of my classes there are tablet computers that
students can share.
c. In most of my classes there are tablets that I can use for
schoolwork.
A
A
B
B
11d d. In most of my classes I have a tablet computer that is only DELETED
for my use. (This could be a tablet computer that you bring
from home or one that is assigned to you
by your school.)
See rationale for Grade 4, item 22.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 22.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 22. Also reflects global
change.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 22.
A
B
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11e e. There is Wi‐Fi or some other Internet
connection I can use.
e. There is Wi‐Fi or some other Internet
connection that I can use for schoolwork.
A
B
11f f. Most of my teachers use computers when
teaching my classes.
A
B
See rationale for Grade 4, item 22.
No change
A
B
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11g g. Most of my teachers require us to use
computers in the classroom.
No change
A
B
New item
New item
New item
Has your school assigned you a laptop or desktop computer See rationale for Grade 4, item 22.
that only you can use?
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home with me
C Yes, and I can take it home with me
Has your school assigned you a tablet that only you can use? See rationale for Grade 4, item 22.
New item
A No
B Yes, but I cannot take it home with me
C Yes, and I can take it home with me
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30
31
32
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to write a short paper (less than a page)
for school?
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to write a short paper (less than a page)
for school?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to write a paper that was longer than a
page for school?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to write a paper for school that was
longer than a page?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to search the Internet for a school
project?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to search the Internet for a school
project?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to help you learn things in mathematics
that you were having trouble with?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
The original question was not picking up remedial practice, as
desktop computer to practice things in mathematics that you had been our intention. Rather, students were reporting
were having trouble learning?
querying Google or going to math websites to get
explanations, etc. With regard to the changes to response
A Never
options, see rationale for Grade 4, item 29.
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
Results from the recently completed analysis of computer‐
related survey items in the TEL assessment indicated that the
standard NAEP response options on frequency of use show a
curvalinear relationship to achievement, with "everyday or
almost everyday" chosen disproportionately by second
language learners and students eligible for FRPL. This appears
related to the fact that "everyday or almost everyday" is an
implausible option for many of the types of activities
surveyed.
One of the principals pointed out that the revised wording of
the stem would be more grammatical. With regard to the
changes to response options, see rationale for Grade 4, item
29.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 29.
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This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to help you learn things in reading that
you were having trouble with?
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
See rationales for Grade 4, item 32 and Grade 4, item 29.
desktop computer to practice things in reading that you were
having trouble learning?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to take a test?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to take a test?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
12 This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to do each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a laptop or
desktop computer to do each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
A few times
Once every few weeks
1‐3 times a week
Every day or almost every day
12a a. Write a short paper (less than a page) for
school
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12b b. Write a paper that was longer than a page for
school
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See rationale for Grade 4, item 29.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 29.
Never
A few times
Once every few weeks
About once a week
More than once a week
No change
b. Write a paper for school that was longer than a page
See rationale for Grade 4, item 30.
ABCDE
ABCDE
12c c. Search the Internet for a school project
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ABCDE
12d d. Help you learn things in mathematics that you were having d. Practice things in mathematics that you were having
trouble with
trouble learning
See rationale for Grade 4, item 32.
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12e e. Help you learn things in reading that you
were having trouble with
ABCDE
e. Practice things in reading that you
were having trouble learning
See rationale for Grade 4, item 32.
ABCDE
12f f. Take a test
ABCDE
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No change
ABCDE
This school year, how often have you used a tablet computer This school year, how often have you used a tablet to write a See rationale for Grade 4, item 29. Also reflects global
to write a short paper (less than a page) for school?
short paper (less than a page) for school?
change
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
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This school year, how often have you used a tablet computer This school year, how often have you used a tablet to write a See rationales for Grade 4, item 30 and Grade 4, item 29.
to write a paper that was longer than a page for school?
paper for school that was longer than a page?
Also reflects global change.
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
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38
39
40
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a tablet computer This school year, how often have you used a tablet to search See rationale for Grade 4, item 29. Also reflects global
to search the Internet for a school project?
the Internet for a school project?
change
A Never
A Never
B A few times
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
D About once a week
E Every day or almost every day
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a tablet computer This school year, how often have you used a tablet to
See rationales for Grade 4, item 32 and Grade 4, item 29.
to help you learn things in mathematics that you were having practice things in mathematics that you were having trouble Also reflects global change.
trouble with?
learning?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
This school year, how often have you used a tablet computer
to help you learn things in reading that you were having
trouble with?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a tablet to
practice things in reading that you were having trouble
learning?
See rationales for Grade 4, item 32 and Grade 4, item 29.
Also reflects global change.
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
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to take a test?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a tablet to take a See rationale for Grade 4, item 29. Also reflects global
test?
change
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D 1‐3 times a week
E Every day or almost every day
13 This school year, how often have you used a tablet computer
to do each of the following? Fill in
one oval on each line.
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
This school year, how often have you used a tablet to do
each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never
A few times
Once every few weeks
1‐3 times a week
Every day or almost every day
13a a. Write a short paper (less than a page) for
school
See rationale for Grade 4, item 29. Also reflects global
change
Never
A few times
Once every few weeks
About once a week
More than once a week
No change
ABCDE
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13b b. Write a paper that was longer than a page for school
b. Write a paper for school that was longer than a page
ABCDE
13c c. Search the Internet for a school project
ABCDE
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No change
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ABCDE
13d d. Help you learn things in mathematics that
you were having trouble with
d. Practice things in mathematics thatyou were having
trouble learning
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ABCDE
13e e. Help you learn things in reading that you were having
trouble with
ABCDE
e. Practice things in reading that you were having trouble
learning
ABCDE
13f f. Take a test
ABCDE
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ABCDE
14 Which best describes the way you type on a computer
keyboard?
A I don’t know how to type using a computer keyboard.
B I can type with one or two fingers but I have to search for
where the letter keys are.
C I can type with one or two fingers and I know where most
of the letter keys are.
D I can type with all ten fingers when I look at the keyboard.
E I can type with all ten fingers without looking at the
keyboard.
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15 Compared to other students in your English/language arts
class, how fast do you type on a computer keyboard?
A I am among the slowest.
B I am slower than most students.
C I type about the same speed as others.
D I am faster than most students.
E I am among the fastest.
F I don’t know.
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Never heard of it
Heard of it once or twice
Heard of it a few times
Heard of it often
Know it well, understand the concept
17a a. E‐reader
See rationale for Grade 4, item 32.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 32.
No change
Which best describes the way you type on a computer
keyboard?
Fixed punctuation
A I don’t know how to type using a computer keyboard.
B I can type with one or two fingers, but I have to search for
where the letter keys are.
C I can type with one or two fingers and I know where most
of the letter keys are.
D I can type with all ten fingers when I look at the keyboard.
E I can type with all ten fingers without looking at the
keyboard.
Compared to other students in your English/language arts
class, how fast do you type on a computer keyboard?
At the suggestion of principals, reduced the number of
options.
A I am slower than most students.
B I type about the same speed as others.
C I am faster than most students.
D I don’t know.
16 Would you rather take a test at school using paper and pencil
or using a computer?
A Paper and pencil
B Computer
17 How familiar are you with each of the following? Fill in one
oval on each line.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 30.
No change
How familiar are you with each of the following? Fill in one
oval on each line.
Principals noted that "heard of it once or twice" and "heard
of it a few times" were not well differentiated.
Never heard of it
Heard of it once or twice
Heard of it often
Know it well, understand the concept
No change
ABCDE
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17b b. Wifi
No change
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ABCDE
17c c. Firewall
No change
ABCDE
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17d d. Axon router
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17e e. Hyperlink
One student answered on the basis of his knowledge of
routers, noting in his comments that he didn't know what an
"Axon router" was, but assumed it was a type of router.
Therefore, the item does not seem to be functioning
No change
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17f f. Neuro‐digital computing
No change
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ABCDE
17g g. Instant Messenger
No change
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17h h. Central processing unit
No change
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ABCDE
17i i. Track changes
No change
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ABCDE
17j j. Cut and paste
No change
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ABCDE
17k k. Pyramidal browser
No change
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ABCDE
17l l. Pivot table
No change
ABCDE
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17m m. Spreadsheet
No change
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ABCDE
17n n. Limbic wire
No change
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ABCDE
17o o. Spinalbyte
No change
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17p p. Cloud computing
No change
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ABCDE
17q q. Server
No change
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ABCDE
17r r. Root directory
No change
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ABCDE
17s s. Compiler
No change
ABCDE
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17t t. ASCII
No change
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ABCDE
17u u. Callosum board
No change
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45
46
47
48
ABCDE
Do you think you would be able to write sentences and
paragraphs using a computer?
Do you think you would be able to write sentences and
paragraphs using a computer?
A I definitely can’t
B I probably can’t
C Maybe
D I probably can
E I definitely can
Do you think you would be able to edit and format text using
a computer?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
A I definitely can’t
B I probably can’t
C Maybe
D I probably can
E I definitely can
Do you think you would be able to use a touchscreen on a
computer, tablet computer, or smartphone?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
A I definitely can’t
B I probably can’t
C Maybe
D I probably can
E I definitely can
Do you think you would be able to look up a word in a
dictionary using a computer?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
A I definitely can’t
B I probably can’t
C Maybe
D I probably can
E I definitely can
Do you think you would be able to draw a picture using a
computer?
A I definitely can’t
B I probably can’t
C Maybe
D I probably can
E I definitely can
18 18. Do you think you would be able to do each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
I definitely can’t
I probably can’t
Maybe
I probably can
I definitely can
18a a. Write sentences and paragraphs using a computer
Do you think you would be able to edit text using a
computer?
Do you think you would be able to use a touchscreen on a
computer, tablet, or smartphone?
Removed "maybe" option at suggestion of principal. Forces
choice to negative or positive. Also corrected punctuation.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 44. Also corrected
puctuation.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 44. Also reflects global
change and correction to puctuation.
Do you think you would be able to look up the meaning of a See rationale for Grade 4, item 44. Also changed stem to
word using a computer?
parallel Grade 4, item 21. Also corrected punctuation.
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
Do you think you would be able to draw a picture using a
computer?
See rationale for Grade 4, item 44. Also corrected
puctuation.
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
18. Do you think you would be able to do each of the
following? Fill in one oval on each line.
See rationale for Grade 4, item 44.
I definitely can’t
I probably can’t
I probably can
I definitely can
No change
ABCDE
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18b b. Edit and format text using a computer
b. Edit text using a computer
See rational for Grade 4, item 17.
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18c c. Use a touchscreen on a computer, tablet computer, or
smartphone
ABCD
c. Use a touchscreen on a computer, tablet, or smartphone
Reflects global change.
ABCD
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18d d. Look up a word in a dictionary using a computer
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ABCDE
18e e. Draw a picture using a computer
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18f f. View or download digital media
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18g g. Create a presentation using digital media
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18h h. Create a spreadsheet using a computer
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18i i. Install new software or apps
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d. Look up the meaning of a word using a computer
Changed to parallel Grade 8, item 10g.
ABCD
No change
No change
g. Create a presentation using a computer
See rationale for Grade 8, item 10i.
ABCD
No change
No change
ABCDE
18j j. Participate in online discussions, forums, social networking
sites, or virtual communities
No change
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18k k. Maintain a Website or blog
No change
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ABCDE
18l l. Search for information on the Internet
No change
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18m m. Run simulations using a computer
ABCDE
18n n. Create a graph or chart using a computer
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18o o. Write a computer program
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New item
No change
No change
o. Write a computer program or app
ABCD
p. Troubleshoot a problem with a computer
See rationale for Grade 8, item 10k.
This item picks up an important skill that was missing from
the previous set.
ABCD
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19 On a scale from 0‐10 where zero is not at all familiar and 10
is very familiar, how familiar with computers and digital
technology are you?
A 0, B 1, C 2, D 3, E 4, F 5, G 6, H 7, I 8, J 9, K 10
Please read the descriptions of the following four eighth
grade students. After you read each
description you will be asked to answer a question about
each student based on the information
provided.
No change
No change
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20 Linda often uses apps to talk to her friends or to play games.
She does some of her homework on her laptop and knows
how to write and create tables using a computer. Linda
cannot type with 10 fingers but is pretty fast with two fingers
and mostly finds the right keys.
On a scale from 0‐10 where zero is not at all familiar and 10
is very familiar, how familiar with computers and digital
technology do you think Linda is?
No change
A 0, B 1, C 2, D 3, E 4, F 5, G 6, H 7, I 8, J 9, K 10
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21 Tom often uses apps to talk to his friends or to play games.
He does most of his homework on a computer and knows
how to write and format papers on a
computer and how to create complex tables or charts. He
also created a few presentations using a computer. Tom can
type pretty accurately using ten fingers when looking at the
computer keyboard.
Tom often uses apps to talk to his friends or to play games. Change "formatting" to "editing." See rational for Grade 4,
He does most of his homework on a computer and knows
item 17.
how to write and edit papers on a
computer and how to create complex tables or charts. He
also created a few presentations using a computer. Tom can
type pretty accurately using ten fingers when looking at the
computer keyboard.
On a scale from 0‐10 where zero is not at all familiar and 10 On a scale from 0‐10 where zero is not at all familiar and 10
is very familiar, how familiar with computers and digital
is very familiar, how familiar with computers and digital
technology do you think Tom is?
technology do you think Tom is?
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A 0, B 1, C 2, D 3, E 4, F 5, G 6, H 7, I 8, J 9, K 10
22 Susan often uses apps on a smartphone or tablet and does
most of her homework on a laptop. She is good at writing
and formatting papers on her computer and has experience
with creating complex tables and charts. Susan can type fast
and accurately with 10 fingers without looking at the
computer keyboard. She also knows a couple programming
languages. This school year, she built her first own app.
A 0, B 1, C 2, D 3, E 4, F 5, G 6, H 7, I 8, J 9, K 10
Susan often uses apps on a smartphone or tablet and does Change "formatting" to "editing." See rational for Grade 4,
most of her homework on a laptop. She is good at writing
item 17.
and editing papers on her computer and has experience with
creating complex tables and charts. Susan can type fast and
accurately with 10 fingers without looking at the computer
keyboard. She also knows a couple programming languages.
This school year, she built her first own app.
On a scale from 0‐10 where zero is not at all familiar and 10 On a scale from 0‐10 where zero is not at all familiar and 10
is very familiar, how familiar with computers and digital
is very familiar, how familiar with computers and digital
technology do you think Susan is?
technology do you think Susan is?
A 0, B 1, C 2, D 3, E 4, F 5, G 6, H 7, I 8, J 9, K 10
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23 Kevin sometimes plays games on his smartphone or a
computer, but usually does not use a computer for his
homework. He used a computer a couple of times to
write a paper but never used a computer to create tables,
charts, or presentations. Kevin can type with one or two
fingers but has to search where the correct keys are on the
computer keyboard.
A 0, B 1, C 2, D 3, E 4, F 5, G 6, H 7, I 8, J 9, K 10
No change
On a scale from 0‐10 where zero is not at all familiar and 10
is very familiar, how familiar with computers and digital
technology do you think Kevin is?
A 0, B 1, C 2, D 3, E 4, F 5, G 6, H 7, I 8, J 9, K 10
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