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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
WAVE 3 SUBMITTAL FOR 2015
VOLUME II
SPECIAL STUDIES SURVEY QUESTIONS
OMB# 1850–0790
Grade 4 - Student
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2015 - Early Childhood
Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010-11 (ECLS-K:2011) Study Questions
Computer Familiarity Study Questions
Grade 8 - Student
Computer Familiarity Study Questions
Grade 12 - Student
Computer Familiarity Study Questions
July 31, 2014 (rev.9-18-14)
Table of Contents
NAEP-ECLS-K:2011 Study Questionnaire – Grade 4 ...........................................1
Computer Familiarity Study – Grade 4 ....................................................................5
Computer Familiarity Study- Grade 8 ...................................................................18
Computer Familiarity Study – Grade 12 ................................................................33
2015 NAEP Wave 3-Volume II: Questionnaires
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STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRES
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Note: 10 minutes for the Computer Familiarity Study-Grade 4; 15 minutes
for the Computer Familiarity Study-Grades 8 and 12.
2015 NAEP Wave 3-Volume II: Questionnaires
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NAEP – ECLS-K:2011 Grade 4 Student Questionnaire
NAEP-ECLS-K:2011 Student Questionnaire
Grade 4
Student Grade 4 NAEP-ECLS-K:2011 Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 10 minutes.
NAEP – ECLS-K:2011 Grade 4 Student Questionnaire
VH195634
1. How far in school did your mother go?
A She did not finish high school.
B She graduated from high school.
C She had some education after high school.
D She graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
VH195637
2. How far in school did your father go?
A He did not finish high school.
B He graduated from high school.
C He had some education after high school.
D He graduated from college.
E I don’t know.
VH195642
3. Does your mother work?
A Yes
B No
C I don’t know.
VH195670
4. What does your mother do at work? (for example, She’s a lawyer; She teaches 1st
grade; She cooks in a restaurant; She does not work)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
1
NAEP – ECLS-K:2011 Grade 4 Student Questionnaire
VH195645
5. What does your mother do for work? Fill in the oval next to the job title that most
closely describes what she does.
A Accountant
AG Mechanic
B Artist
AH Medical technician
C Athlete
AI Military
D Carpenter
AJ Miner
E Cashier
AK Nurse
F Cleaner
AL Office support
G Clerk
AM Painter
H College professor
AN Pharmacist
I Construction worker
AO Police
J Cook
AP Receptionist
K Customer service
AQ Religious worker
L Day care worker
AR Repair technician
M Dental hygienist
AS Salesperson
N Dentist
AT Scientist
O Designer
AU Secretary
P Doctor
AV Security guard
Q Education administrator
AW Server
R Electrician
AX Social worker
S Engineer
AY Software developer
T Executive
AZ Stocker
U Factory worker
BA Supervisor
V Farmer
BB Surgeon
W Firefighter
BC Surveyor
X Grounds worker
BD Taxi driver
Y Health aide
BE Teacher
Z Helper
BF Therapist
AA Housekeeper
BG Transportation
AB Janitor
BH Truck driver
AC Lawyer
BI Veterinarian
AD Librarian
BJ Writer
AE Manager
BK Other: _______________________________
AF Marketing
2
NAEP – ECLS-K:2011 Grade 4 Student Questionnaire
VH195674
6.. Does your father work?
A Yes
B No
C I don’t know.
VH195682
7. What does your father do at work? (for example, He’s a lawyer; He teaches 1st
grade; He cooks in a restaurant; He does not work)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
3
NAEP – ECLS-K:2011 Grade 4 Student Questionnaire
VH195678
8. What does your father do for work? Fill in the oval next to the job title that most
closely describes what he does.
A Accountant
AG Mechanic
B Artist
AH Medical technician
C Athlete
AI Military
D Carpenter
AJ Miner
E Cashier
AK Nurse
F Cleaner
AL Office support
G Clerk
AM Painter
H College professor
AN Pharmacist
I Construction worker
AO Police
J Cook
AP Receptionist
K Customer service
AQ Religious worker
L Day care worker
AR Repair technician
M Dental hygienist
AS Salesperson
N Dentist
AT Scientist
O Designer
AU Secretary
P Doctor
AV Security guard
Q Education administrator
AW Server
R Electrician
AX Social worker
S Engineer
AY Software developer
T Executive
AZ Stocker
U Factory worker
BA Supervisor
V Farmer
BB Surgeon
W Firefighter
BC Surveyor
X Grounds worker
BD Taxi driver
Y Health aide
BE Teacher
Z Helper
BF Therapist
AA Housekeeper
BG Transportation
AB Janitor
BH Truck driver
AC Lawyer
BI Veterinarian
AD Librarian
BJ Writer
AE Manager
BK Other: _______________________________
AF Marketing
4
Computer Familiarity Study
Student Questionnaire
Grade 4
Student Grade 4 Computer Familiarity Study Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 10 minutes.
5
VH155319
1. How much do you know about using computers and other digital devices?
A I hardly know anything at all.
B I know something.
C I know quite a bit.
D I know a lot.
VH166527
2. At home, do you have a laptop or desktop computer that is only for your use?
A Yes
B No
VH166529
3. At home, is there a laptop or desktop computer that is shared between you and
others?
A Yes
B No
VH166524
4. At home, do you have a tablet that is only for your use?
A Yes
B No
VH166526
5. At home, is there a tablet that is shared between you and others?
A Yes
B No
6
VH166530
6. At home, do you have Wi-Fi or some other Internet connection you can use?
A Yes
B No
VH166531
7. At home, do you have a smartphone that is only for your use?
A Yes
B No
VH156034
8. When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
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
VH156037
9. When did you first use a tablet?
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
VH156042
10. When did you first use a smartphone?
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
VH156125
11. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a laptop or desktop computer for
doing schoolwork, including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
VH156119
12. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a tablet for doing schoolwork,
including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
8
VH176734
13. At school, were you taught how to type on a computer keyboard using the correct
fingers?
A Yes
B No
VH176739
14. At school, were you taught how to write sentences and paragraphs using a
computer?
A Yes
B No
VH176741
15. At school, were you taught how to edit text using a computer?
A Yes
B No
VH176742
16. At school, were you taught how to search for information on the Internet?
A Yes
B No
VH176745
17. At school, were you taught how to use a tablet?
A Yes
B No
9
VH176748
18. At school, were you taught how to draw a picture using a computer?
A Yes
B No
VH176750
19. At school, were you taught how to look up the meaning of a word using a
computer?
A Yes
B No
VH176753
20. At school, are there laptop or desktop computers that you can use for schoolwork?
A Yes
B No
VH176759
21. At school, are there tablets that you can use for schoolwork?
A Yes
B No
VH182302
22. At school, is there Wi-Fi or some other Internet connection you can use for
schoolwork?
A Yes
B No
10
VH176772
23. Does your teacher use a computer when teaching your class?
A Yes
B No
VH176773
24. Does your teacher require you to use computers in the classroom?
A Yes
B No
VH196393
25. Has your school assigned you a laptop or desktop computer 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 (laptop only).
VH196403
26. Has your school assigned you a tablet 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.
11
VH156075
27. 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 About once a week
E More than once a week
VH156078
28. 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 About once a week
E More than once a week
VH156081
29. 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
12
VH156082
30. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or desktop computer to
practice things in mathematics that you were having trouble learning?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH176775
31. This school year, how often have you used a laptop or 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 About once a week
E More than once a week
VH177580
32. 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
13
VH156083
33. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to write a short paper (less 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
VH156086
34. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to write a paper for school that
was longer than a page?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH156087
35. This school year, how often have you used a tablet 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
14
VH156092
36. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to practice things in
mathematics that you were having trouble learning?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH176785
37. This school year, how often have you used a tablet to practice things in reading
that you were having trouble learning?
A Never
B A few times
C Once every few weeks
D About once a week
E More than once a week
VH177588
38. This school year, how often have you used a tablet 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
15
VH155541
39. 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.
VH156071
40. Compared to other students in your class, how fast do you type on a computer
keyboard?
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.
VH176951
41. Would you rather take a test at school using paper and pencil or using a computer?
A Paper and pencil
B Computer
VH176789
42. 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 I probably can.
D I definitely can.
16
VH176787
43. Do you think you would be able to edit text using a computer?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
VH176790
44. Do you think you would be able to use a touchscreen on a computer, tablet, or
smartphone?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
VH176792
45. Do you think you would be able to look up the meaning of a word using a
computer?
A I definitely can’t.
B I probably can’t.
C I probably can.
D I definitely can.
VH176793
46. 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 I probably can.
D I definitely can.
17
Computer Familiarity Study
Student Questionnaire
Grade 8
Student Grade 8 Computer Familiarity Study Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 15 minutes.
18
VH155319
1. How much do you know about using computers and other digital devices?
A I hardly know anything at all.
B I know something.
C I know quite a bit.
D I know a lot.
VH155275
2. At home, do you have any of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
A
B
VH155283
A
B
VH155284
A
B
VH155280
A
B
VH155281
A
B
VH155285
A
B
VH155287
a. A laptop or desktop computer that is only
for your use
b. A laptop or desktop computer that is
shared between you and others
c. A tablet that is only for your use
d. A tablet that is shared between you and
others
e. Wi-Fi or some other Internet connection
you can use
f. A smartphone that is only for your use
VH155872
3. When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
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
19
VH155875
4. When did you first use a tablet?
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
VH155882
5. When did you first use a smartphone?
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
VH155330
6. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a laptop or desktop computer for
doing schoolwork, including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
20
VH155332
7. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a tablet for doing schoolwork,
including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
VH155373
8. Were you taught any of the following at school? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. How to type on a computer keyboard using
the correct fingers
b. How to write sentences and paragraphs
using a computer
c. How to edit text using a computer
d. How to search for information on the
Internet
e. How to use a tablet
f. How to draw a picture using a computer
g. How to look up the meaning of a word
using a computer
h. How to create a spreadsheet using a
computer
i. How to create a presentation using a
computer
j. How to run simulations using a computer
k. How to write a computer program or app
l. How to create a graph or chart using a
computer
m. How to maintain a website or blog
n. How to install new software or apps
o. How to troubleshoot problems with a
computer
Yes
No
A
B
VH155375
A
B
VH155376
A
B
VH176918
A
B
VH155377
A
B
VH155378
A
B
VH155379
A
B
VH155380
A
B
VH155381
A
B
VH155382
A
B
VH155384
A
B
VH155385
A
B
VH155386
A
B
VH155387
A
B
VH155388
A
B
VH155383
21
VH155477
9. 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.
a. In most of my classes there are laptop or
desktop computers that I can use for
schoolwork.
b. In most of my classes there are tablets that
I can use for schoolwork.
c. There is Wi-Fi or some other Internet
connection that I can use for schoolwork.
d. Most of my teachers use computers when
teaching my classes.
e. Most of my teachers require us to use
computers in the classroom.
Yes
No
A
B
VH155479
A
B
VH155482
A
B
VH182383
A
B
VH155484
A
B
VH155485
VH196393
10. Has your school assigned you a laptop or desktop computer 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 (laptop only).
VH196403
11. Has your school assigned you a tablet 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.
22
VH155495
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.
Never
a. Write a short paper
(less than a page) for
school
b. Write a paper for
school that was longer
than a page
c. Search the Internet for
a school project
d. Practice things in
mathematics that you
were having trouble
learning
e. Practice things in
reading that you were
having trouble
learning
f. Take a test
g. Create a map
h. Work on a website or
blog that you maintain
i. Create a multimedia
presentation on your
own
j. Work collaboratively
with a team of
students to create a
multimedia
presentation
every
A few times Once
few weeks
About once More than
a week
once a week
A
B
C
D
E
VH155496
A
B
C
D
E
VH155497
A
B
C
D
E
VH155498
A
B
C
D
E
VH176943
A
B
C
D
E
VH176945
A
B
C
D
E
VH176946
A
B
C
D
E
VH224684
A
B
C
D
E
VH224685
A
B
C
D
E
VH224686
A
B
C
D
E
VH224690
23
VH155524
13. 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. Write a short paper
(less than a page) for
school
b. Write a paper for
school that was longer
than a page
c. Search the Internet for
a school project
d. Practice things in
mathematics that you
were having trouble
learning
e. Practice things in
reading that you were
having trouble
learning
f. Take a test
g. Create a map
h. Work on a website or
blog that you maintain
i. Create a multimedia
presentation on your
own
j. Work collaboratively
with a team of
students to create a
multimedia
presentation
every
A few times Once
few weeks
About once More than
a week
once a week
A
B
C
D
E
VH155525
A
B
C
D
E
VH155528
A
B
C
D
E
VH155527
A
B
C
D
E
VH176938
A
B
C
D
E
VH176925
A
B
C
D
E
VH176927
A
B
C
D
E
VH224714
A
B
C
D
E
VH224720
A
B
C
D
E
VH224722
A
B
C
D
E
VH224725
24
VH155541
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.
VH155884
15. Compared to other students in your English/language arts class, how fast do you
type on a computer keyboard?
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.
VH176951
16. Would you rather take a test at school using paper and pencil or using a computer?
A Paper and pencil
B Computer
25
VH155799
17. Do you think you would be able to do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Write sentences and
paragraphs using a
computer
b. Edit text using a computer
c. Use a touchscreen on a
computer, tablet, or
smartphone
d. Look up the meaning of a
word using a computer
e. Draw a picture using a
computer
f. View or download digital
media
g. Create a presentation using
a computer
h. Create a spreadsheet using
a computer
i. Install new software or
apps
j. Participate in online
discussions, forums, social
networking sites, or virtual
communities
k. Maintain a website or blog
l. Search for information on
the Internet
m. Run simulations using a
computer
n. Create a graph or chart
using a computer
o. Write a computer program
or app
p. Troubleshoot a problem
with a computer
q. Figure out how to use new
functions of a digital device
that I am not yet familiar
with
I definitely
can’t.
I probably
can’t.
I probably can.
I definitely
can.
A
B
C
D
VH176967
A
B
C
D
VH155803
A
B
C
D
VH176970
A
B
C
D
VH155810
A
B
C
D
VH155811
A
B
C
D
VH155800
A
B
C
D
VH155820
A
B
C
D
VH155802
A
B
C
D
VH155804
A
B
C
D
VH155805
A
B
C
D
VH155806
A
B
C
D
VH155807
A
B
C
D
VH155808
A
B
C
D
VH155809
A
B
C
D
VH155812
A
B
C
D
VH196843
A
B
C
D
VH224738
26
VH155876
18. On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices are you?
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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VH155957
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.
VH155958
19. 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 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Linda 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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VH155961
20. 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 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 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Tom 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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VH155960
21. Susan often uses apps on a smartphone or tablet and does most of her homework
on a laptop. She is good at writing 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 of programming languages. This school year, she built her first
app.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices 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
30
VH155959
22. Kevin sometimes plays games on his smartphone or a computer, but he 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 to find the
correct keys on the computer keyboard.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices 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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VH155750
23. How familiar are you with each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never heard of
Heard of it
it
once or twice
a. E-reader
b. Wi-Fi
c. Firewall
d. Hyperlink
e. Neuro-digital computing
f. Instant messaging
g. CPU
h. Track changes
i. Cut and paste
j. Pyramidal browser
k. Pivot table
l. Spreadsheet
m. Limbic wire
n. Spinalbyte
o. Cloud computing
p. Server
q. Root directory
r. Compiler
s. ASCII
t. Callosum board
Heard of it
often
Know it well,
understand
the concept
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VH155752
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VH155756
A
B
C
D
VH155757
A
B
C
D
VH155758
A
B
C
D
VH155759
A
B
C
D
VH155760
A
B
C
D
VH155761
A
B
C
D
VH155762
A
B
C
D
VH155763
A
B
C
D
VH155765
A
B
C
D
VH155766
A
B
C
D
VH155767
A
B
C
D
VH155768
A
B
C
D
VH155769
A
B
C
D
VH155770
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VH155772
A
B
C
D
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Computer Familiarity Study
Student Questionnaire
Grade 12
Student Grade 12 Computer Familiarity Study Questions
The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 15 minutes.
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1. How much do you know about using computers and other digital devices?
A I hardly know anything at all.
B I know something.
C I know quite a bit.
D I know a lot.
VH155275
2. At home, do you have any of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Yes
No
A
B
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A
B
VH155284
A
B
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A
B
VH155281
A
B
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A
B
VH155287
a. A laptop or desktop computer that is only
for your use
b. A laptop or desktop computer that is
shared between you and others
c. A tablet that is only for your use
d. A tablet that is shared between you and
others
e. Wi-Fi or some other Internet connection
you can use
f. A smartphone that is only for your use
VH155339
3. When did you first use a laptop or desktop computer?
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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VH155345
4. When did you first use a tablet?
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
VH155351
5. When did you first use a smartphone?
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
VH155330
6. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a laptop or desktop computer for
doing schoolwork, including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
35
VH155332
7. On a weekday, about how many hours do you use a tablet for doing schoolwork,
including homework?
A None
B Less than an hour
C 1 to 2 hours
D 2 to 3 hours
E 3 to 4 hours
F More than 4 hours
VH155373
8. Were you taught any of the following at school? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. How to type on a computer keyboard using
the correct fingers
b. How to write sentences and paragraphs
using a computer
c. How to edit text using a computer
d. How to search for information on the
Internet
e. How to use a tablet
f. How to draw a picture using a computer
g. How to look up the meaning of a word
using a computer
h. How to create a spreadsheet using a
computer
i. How to create a presentation using a
computer
j. How to run simulations using a computer
k. How to write a computer program or app
l. How to create a graph or chart using a
computer
m. How to maintain a website or blog
n. How to install new software or apps
o. How to troubleshoot problems with a
computer
Yes
No
A
B
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A
B
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A
B
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A
B
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A
B
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A
B
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A
B
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A
B
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A
B
VH155382
A
B
VH155384
A
B
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A
B
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A
B
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A
B
VH155388
A
B
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VH155477
9. 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.
a. In most of my classes there are laptop or
desktop computers that I can use for
schoolwork.
b. In most of my classes there are tablets that
I can use for schoolwork.
c. There is Wi-Fi or some other Internet
connection that I can use for schoolwork.
d. Most of my teachers use computers when
teaching my classes.
e. Most of my teachers require us to use
computers in the classroom.
Yes
No
A
B
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A
B
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A
B
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A
B
VH155484
A
B
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VH196393
10. Has your school assigned you a laptop or desktop computer 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 (laptop only).
VH196403
11. Has your school assigned you a tablet 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.
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VH155495
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.
Never
a. Write a short paper
(less than a page) for
school
b. Write a paper for
school that was longer
than a page
c. Search the Internet for
a school project
d. Practice things in
mathematics that you
were having trouble
learning
e. Practice things in
reading that you were
having trouble
learning
f. Take a test
g. Create a map
h. Work on a website or
blog that you maintain
i. Create a multimedia
presentation on your
own
j. Work collaboratively
with a team of
students to create a
multimedia
presentation
every
A few times Once
few weeks
About once More than
a week
once a week
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
VH155497
A
B
C
D
E
VH155498
A
B
C
D
E
VH176943
A
B
C
D
E
VH176945
A
B
C
D
E
VH176946
A
B
C
D
E
VH224684
A
B
C
D
E
VH224685
A
B
C
D
E
VH224686
A
B
C
D
E
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VH155524
13. 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. Write a short paper
(less than a page) for
school
b. Write a paper for
school that was longer
than a page
c. Search the Internet for
a school project
d. Practice things in
mathematics that you
were having trouble
learning
e. Practice things in
reading that you were
having trouble
learning
f. Take a test
g. Create a map
h. Work on a website or
blog that you maintain
i. Create a multimedia
presentation on your
own
j. Work collaboratively
with a team of
students to create a
multimedia
presentation
every
A few times Once
few weeks
About once More than
a week
once a week
A
B
C
D
E
VH155525
A
B
C
D
E
VH155528
A
B
C
D
E
VH155527
A
B
C
D
E
VH176938
A
B
C
D
E
VH176925
A
B
C
D
E
VH176927
A
B
C
D
E
VH224714
A
B
C
D
E
VH224720
A
B
C
D
E
VH224722
A
B
C
D
E
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VH155541
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.
VH155884
15. Compared to other students in your English/language arts class, how fast do you
type on a computer keyboard?
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.
VH176951
16. Would you rather take a test at school using paper and pencil or using a computer?
A Paper and pencil
B Computer
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17. Do you think you would be able to do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
a. Write sentences and
paragraphs using a
computer
b. Edit text using a computer
c. Use a touchscreen on a
computer, tablet, or
smartphone
d. Look up the meaning of a
word using a computer
e. Draw a picture using a
computer
f. View or download digital
media
g. Create a presentation using
a computer
h. Create a spreadsheet using
a computer
i. Install new software or
apps
j. Participate in online
discussions, forums, social
networking sites, or virtual
communities
k. Maintain a website or blog
l. Search for information on
the Internet
m. Run simulations using a
computer
n. Create a graph or chart
using a computer
o. Write a computer program
or app
p. Troubleshoot a problem
with a computer
q. Figure out how to use new
functions of a digital device
that I am not yet familiar
with
I definitely
can’t.
I probably
can’t.
I probably can.
I definitely
can.
A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
VH155803
A
B
C
D
VH176970
A
B
C
D
VH155810
A
B
C
D
VH155811
A
B
C
D
VH155800
A
B
C
D
VH155820
A
B
C
D
VH155802
A
B
C
D
VH155804
A
B
C
D
VH155805
A
B
C
D
VH155806
A
B
C
D
VH155807
A
B
C
D
VH155808
A
B
C
D
VH155809
A
B
C
D
VH155812
A
B
C
D
VH196843
A
B
C
D
VH224738
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VH155876
18. On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices are you?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
42
VH155881
Please read the descriptions of the following four twelfth-grade students. After you read
each description, you will be asked to answer a question about each student based on the
information provided.
VH155887
19. 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 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Linda is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
43
VH155932
20. 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 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 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices do you think Tom is?
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
H 7
I 8
J 9
K 10
44
VH155939
21. Susan often uses apps on a smartphone or tablet and does most of her homework
on a laptop. She is good at writing 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 of programming languages. This school year, she built her first
app.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices 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
45
VH155944
22. Kevin sometimes plays games on his smartphone or a computer, but he 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 to find the
correct keys on the computer keyboard.
On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all familiar and 10 is very familiar, how
familiar with using computers and other digital devices 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
46
VH155750
23. How familiar are you with each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.
Never heard of
Heard of it
it
once or twice
a. E-reader
b. Wi-Fi
c. Firewall
d. Hyperlink
e. Neuro-digital computing
f. Instant messaging
g. CPU
h. Track changes
i. Cut and paste
j. Pyramidal browser
k. Pivot table
l. Spreadsheet
m. Limbic wire
n. Spinalbyte
o. Cloud computing
p. Server
q. Root directory
r. Compiler
s. ASCII
t. Callosum board
Heard of it
often
Know it well,
understand
the concept
A
B
C
D
VH155751
A
B
C
D
VH155752
A
B
C
D
VH155753
A
B
C
D
VH155756
A
B
C
D
VH155757
A
B
C
D
VH155758
A
B
C
D
VH155759
A
B
C
D
VH155760
A
B
C
D
VH155761
A
B
C
D
VH155762
A
B
C
D
VH155763
A
B
C
D
VH155765
A
B
C
D
VH155766
A
B
C
D
VH155767
A
B
C
D
VH155768
A
B
C
D
VH155769
A
B
C
D
VH155770
A
B
C
D
VH155771
A
B
C
D
VH155772
A
B
C
D
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