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APPENDIX C:
TIMSS 2019 U.S. Final Main Study Questionnaires,
TIMSS 2019 Final U.S. Adaptations to International Questionnaires,
Summary of Changes from TIMSS 2019 International Field Test
Questionnaires to International Main Study Questionnaires
Submitted by:
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC
September 2018
revised November 2018
APPENDIX C:
Appendix C.1: TIMSS 2019 U.S. Final Main Study Questionnaires........................................................C-3
Appendix C.2: TIMSS 2019 Final U.S. Adaptations to International Questionnaires..........................C-141
Appendix C.3: Summary of Changes from TIMSS 2019 International Field Test
Questionnaires to International Main Study Questionnaires.................................................................C-156
APPENDIX C.1: TIMSS 2019 U.S. FINAL MAIN STUDY QUESTIONNAIRES
TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND
SCIENCE (TIMSS 2019) MAIN STUDY
OMB # 1850-0695 v.15
APPENDIX C.1:
TIMSS 2019 U.S. Final Main Study Questionnaires
Submitted by:
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC
September 2018
revised November 2018
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APPENDIX C.1: TIMSS 2019 U.S. Final Main Study Questionnaires
The final versions of the TIMSS 2019 U.S. main study instruments, including finalized U.S. adaptations,
are now submitted to OMB as a change request. These final U.S. versions are an update to the final
international versions of the TIMSS 2019 main study questionnaires that were submitted and approved by
OMB in October 2018 (OMB# 1850-0695 v.14). Approval of the U.S. adaptations was received from the
IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement). Appendix C.2 has been
updated to present the final U.S. adaptations. Please note that the Grade 4 teacher questionnaire listed
below has combined the previously listed “General” “Math” and “Science” Grade 4 teacher
questionnaires, since these will be administered as one set to all teachers at Grade 4.
TIMSS 2019 Grades 4 and 8
TIMSS 2019 Grade 4 School Questionnaire.......................................................................................C-5
TIMSS 2019 Grade 8 School Questionnaire.....................................................................................C-17
TIMSS 2019 Grade 4 Teacher Questionnaire...................................................................................C-29
TIMSS 2019 Grade 8 Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire..............................................................C-49
TIMSS 2019 Grade 8 Science Teacher Questionnaire .....................................................................C-65
TIMSS 2019 Grade 4 Student Questionnaire....................................................................................C-81
TIMSS 2019 Grade 8 Student Questionnaire..................................................................................C-109
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Place Label Here
School ID ___ ___ ___ ___
Checksum ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY
School
Questionnaire
Grade 4
National Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor
Washington, DC 20202
USA
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education, conducts TIMSS in the United Status as authorized by the
Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not
be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB
control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0695. The time required to complete this information collection
is estimated to average 30 minutes per principal, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and
review the information collection. lf you have any comments or concerns regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s), suggestions for improving the form, or
questions about the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National
Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
OMB No. 1850-0695, Approval Expires 01/31/2021.
© IEA, 2018
TIMSS & PIRLS
International Study Center
Lynch School of Education
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School Questionnaire
When you have completed the questionnaire,
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2019
(Trends in International Mathematics and Science
please place it in the accompanying envelope and
Study), an educational research project sponsored
return it to the TIMSS school coordinator.
by the International Association for the Evaluation
NCES is authorized to collect information from
of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures
the questionnaire under the Education Sciences
trends in student achievement in mathematics and
Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543).
science and studies differences in national
You do not have to provide the information
education systems in almost 60 countries in order to
requested. However, the information you provide
help improve teaching and learning worldwide.
will help the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing
This questionnaire is addressed to school
efforts to understand better how the educational
principals and department heads who are asked to
system in the United States compares to that in
supply information about their schools. Since your
other countries. There are no penalties should you
school has been selected as part of a nationwide
choose not to participate in this study. All of the
sample, your responses are very important in
helping to describe fourth-grade education in the
information you provide may be used only for
United States.
used, in identifiable form for any other purpose
It is important that you answer each question
statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or
except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6
carefully so that the information provided reflects
U.S.C. §151). Your responses will be combined with
the situation in your school as accurately as
those from other participants to produce summary
possible. Some of the questions will require that you
statistics and reports.
look up school records, so you may wish to arrange
This survey is estimated to take an average of 30
for the assistance of another staff member to help
minutes, including time for reviewing instructions,
provide this information.
and completing and reviewing the collection
Since TIMSS is an international study and all
of information. An agency may not conduct or
countries are using the same questionnaire, you may
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to,
find that some of the questions seem unusual or are
a collection of information unless it displays a
not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United
currently valid OMB control number. Send
States. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your
comments regarding this burden estimate or any
best to answer all of the questions so comparisons
other aspect of this collection of information,
can be made across countries in the study.
It is estimated that you will need about 30
including suggestions for reducing burden to:
minutes to complete the questionnaire. We
Study (TIMSS), National Center for Education
appreciate the time and effort this takes and thank
Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St.,
you for your cooperation and contribution.
SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science
Thank you.
TIMSS 2019
2
Grade 4 School Questionnaire
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School Enrollment and Characteristics
1
5
What is the total enrollment of students in
your school as of April 1, 2019?
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have English as their native language?
Fill in one circle only.
_____________ students
1
76 to 90% -- 2
51 to 75% -- 3
26 to 50% -- 4
25% or less -- 5
More than 90% --
Write in the number.
2
What is the total enrollment of fourth-grade
students in your school as of April 1, 2019?
_____________ students
6
Write in the number.
Of the students currently enrolled in your school,
what percentage has been identified as limitedEnglish proficient (LEP)/English language learners
(ELL)?
3
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have the following backgrounds?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
0 to 10%
11 to 25%
26 to 50%
More than
50%
a) Come from economically
disadvantaged homes --------- 1
2 3 4
b) Come from economically
affluent homes ----------------- 1
2 3 4
Fill in one circle only.
1
1 - 5% -- 2
6 - 10% -- 3
11 - 25% -- 4
26 - 50% -- 5
51 - 75% -- 6
76 - 90% -- 7
Over 90% -- 8
0% --
4
Around the 1st of October 2018, what percentage
of students at this school were eligible to receive
free or reduced-price lunches through the National
School Lunch Program?
_____________ percentage of students
Write in the number.
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7
9
What type of school is this?
Fill in one circle only.
Which best characterizes the average income level
of the school’s immediate area?
Regular public school - 1
A regular public school with
a magnet program - 2
A magnet school or school with a special program
emphasis (e.g., Montessori, science/math school,
performing arts school, talented/gifted school,
foreign language immersion school) - 3
Fill in one circle only.
1
Medium --- 2
Low --- 3
High ---
Special education: a school that primarily
serves students with disabilities - 4
Alternative: a school designed to address the
needs of students, typically at risk of educational
failure, which cannot be met in regular schools - 5
Vocational - 6
Charter School - 7
Private (independent) - 8
Private (religiously affiliated) - 9
Other - 0
8
A. How many people live in the city, town, or area where
your school is located?
Fill in one circle only.
1
100,001 to 500,000 people -- 2
50,001 to 100,000 people -- 3
30,001 to 50,000 people -- 4
15,001 to 30,000 people -- 5
3,001 to 15,000 people -- 6
3,000 people or fewer -- 7
More than 500,000 people --
B. Which best describes the immediate area in which
your school is located?
Fill in one circle only.
Urban–Densely populated --
1
Suburban–On fringe or
outskirts of urban area --
2
Medium size city or large town -- 3
Small town or village -- 4
Remote rural -- 5
4
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Instructional Time
10
For the fourth-grade students in your school:
A. How many days per year is your school open for
instruction?
__________ days
Write in the number.
B. What is the total instructional time, excluding
breaks, in a typical day?
__________ hours ___________ minutes
Write in the number of hours and minutes per day.
C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school
open for instruction?
Fill in one circle only.
1
5 1/2 days -- 2
5 days -- 3
4 1/2 days -- 4
4 days -- 5
Other -- 6
6 days --
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Resources and Technology
11
14
How many computers (including tablets) does your
school have for use by fourth-grade students?
A. Does your school have a school library?
Fill in one circle only.
1
No -- 2
Yes --
___________ computers
Write in the number.
(If No, go to question 15)
12
If Yes,
A. Does your school have a science laboratory that
can be used by fourth-grade students?
Fill in one circle only.
B. Approximately how many books (print) with
different titles does your school library have
(exclude magazines and periodicals)?
1
No -- 2
Yes --
Fill in one circle only.
2,000 books or fewer ---
1
More than 2,000 books --- 2
B. Do teachers usually have assistance available when
students are conducting science experiments?
Fill in one circle only.
1
No -- 2
Yes --
15
Does your school have classroom libraries?
Fill in one circle only.
13
1
No -- 2
Yes --
Does your school use an online learning
management system to support learning (e.g.,
teacher-student communication, management of
grades, student access to course materials)?
Fill in one circle only.
1
No -- 2
Yes --
16
Does your school provide students access to digital
learning resources (e.g., books, videos)?
Fill in one circle only.
1
No -- 2
Yes --
6
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How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or inadequacy
of the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not at all
Not at all
A little
A little
Some
Some
A lot
A. General School Resources
A lot
B. Resources for Mathematics
Instruction
a) Instructional materials (e.g.,
textbooks) --------------------- 1
2 3 4
b) Supplies (e.g., papers,
pencils, materials) ------------- 1
a) Teachers with a specialization
in mathematics ---------------- 1
2 3 4
2 3 4
c) School buildings and
grounds ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
b) Computer software/
applications for
mathematics instruction ------ 1
2 3 4
d) Heating/cooling and lighting
systems ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant
to mathematics instruction --- 1
2 3 4
e) Instructional space (e.g.,
classrooms) -------------------- 1
2 3 4
d) Calculators for mathematics
instruction --------------------- 1
2 3 4
f) Technologically competent
staff ---------------------------- 1
2 3 4
e) Concrete objects or materials
to help students understand
quantities or procedures ------ 1
2 3 4
g) Audio-visual resources
for delivery of instruction
(e.g., interactive white
boards, digital projectors) ----- 1
C. Resources for Science
Instruction
2 3 4
a) Teachers with a
specialization in science ------- 1
2 3 4
2 3 4
h) Computer technology for
teaching and learning
(e.g., computers or tablets
for student use) ---------------- 1
2 3 4
b) Computer software/
applications for
science instruction ------------- 1
i) Resources for students with
disabilities ---------------------- 1
2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant
to science instruction ---------- 1
2 3 4
d) Science equipment and
materials for experiments ----- 1
2 3 4
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School Emphasis
on Academic Success
School Discipline
and Safety
19
18
To what degree is each of the following a problem
among fourth-grade students in your school?
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not a problem
Very high
Minor problem
High
Moderate problem
Medium
Serious
problem
Low
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals --- 1
2 3 4 5
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum -------- 1
2 3 4 5
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------ 1
2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students ---------------- 1
2 3 4 5
e) Parental involvement
in school activities ------------- 1
2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn ------------------ 1
2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement ---------- 1
2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement ---------- 1
2 3 4 5
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------ 1
2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals ------- 1
2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically ------------------- 1
a) Arriving late at school --------- 1
b) Absenteeism (i.e.,
unjustified absences) ---------- 1
2 3 4
g) Theft --------------------------- 1
2
2
2
2
2
2
h) Intimidation or verbal abuse
among students (including
texting, emailing, etc.) -------- 1
2 3 4
i) Physical fights among
students ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
j) Intimidation or verbal abuse
of teachers or staff (including
texting, emailing, etc.) -------- 1
2 3 4
c) Classroom disturbance -------- 1
d) Cheating ----------------------- 1
e) Profanity ----------------------- 1
f) Vandalism ---------------------- 1
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
20
To what degree is each of the following a problem
among teachers in your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not a problem
Minor problem
2 3 4 5
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) Arriving late or leaving early -- 1
2 3 4
b) Absenteeism ------------------- 1 2 3 4
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School Readiness
Teachers in Your School
21
22
In your school, are any of the following used to
evaluate the practice of fourth-grade teachers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
About how many of the students in your school can
do the following when they begin the first grade of
primary/elementary school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
Less than 25%
No
a) Observations by the
principal or senior staff -------------------------b) Observations by inspectors
or other persons external
to the school -------------------------------------
25–50%
51–75%
1 2
1 2
c) Student achievement --------------------------- 1 2
d) Teacher peer review ----------------------------- 1 2
More than
75%
a) Recognize most of the
letters of the alphabet --------- 1
b) Read some words -------------- 1
c) Read sentences ---------------- 1
d) Write letters of the alphabet -- 1
e) Write their names ------------- 1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
f) Write words other than
their names ------------------- 1
2 3 4
g) Count up to 100 or higher ------ 1 2 3 4
h) Recognize written
numbers from 1 - 10 ------------ 1
2 3 4
i) Recognize written
numbers higher than 10 ------- 1
j)
2 3 4
Write numbers from 1-10 ----- 1 2 3 4
k) Do simple addition ------------ 1
l)
2 3 4
Do simple subtraction --------- 1 2 3 4
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Principal Experience and Education
23
25
By the end of this school year, how many years
altogether will you have been a principal?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
Fill in one circle only.
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Did not complete Bachelor's degree
(4-year college program) ---
1
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program) ---
2
Master’s degree or professional degree
(MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) ---
3
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) --- 4
24
By the end of this school year, how many years will
you have been a principal at this school?
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
26
Do you hold the following qualifications or
credentials in educational leadership?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Principal Certification ---------------------------- 1
b) Master’s degree or professional degree
(MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) --------------------c)
10
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Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) ----------------------- 1
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Thank You
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have
put into completing this questionnaire.
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timss.bc.edu
Grade 4
© IEA, 2018
International Association
for the Evaluation of
Educational Achievement
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Place Label Here
School ID ___ ___ ___ ___
Checksum ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY
School
Questionnaire
Grade 8
National Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Education
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor
Washington, DC 20202
USA
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education, conducts TIMSS in the United Status as authorized by the
Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not
be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB
control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0695. The time required to complete this information collection
is estimated to average 30 minutes per principal, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and
review the information collection. lf you have any comments or concerns regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s), suggestions for improving the form, or
questions about the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), National
Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20202.
OMB No. 1850-0695, Approval Expires 01/31/2021.
© IEA, 2018
TIMSS & PIRLS
International Study Center
Lynch School of Education
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School Questionnaire
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2019
When you have completed the questionnaire,
by the International Association for the Evaluation
please place it in the accompanying envelope and
return it to the TIMSS school coordinator.
NCES is authorized to collect information from
of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures
this questionnaire under the Education Sciences
trends in student achievement in mathematics
Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543).
and science and studies differences in national
You do not have to provide the information
education systems in almost 60 countries in order
requested. However, the information you provide
to help improve teaching and learning worldwide.
will help the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing
(Trends in International Mathematics and Science
Study), an educational research project sponsored
This questionnaire is addressed to school
efforts to understand better how the educational
principals and department heads who are asked to
system in the United States compares to that in other
supply information about their schools. Since your
countries. There are no penalties should you choose
school has been selected as part of a nationwide
not to participate in this study. All of the information
sample, your responses are very important in
you provide may be used only for statistical purposes
helping to describe eighth-grade education in the
and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable
United States.
form for any other purpose except as required by law
It is important that you answer each question
(20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). Your responses
carefully so that the information provided reflects
will be combined with those from other participants
the situation in your school as accurately as
to produce summary statistics and reports.
possible. Some of the questions will require that you
This survey is estimated to take an average of 30
look up school records, so you may wish to arrange
minutes, including time for reviewing instructions,
for the assistance of another staff member to help
and completing and reviewing the collection
provide this information.
of information. An agency may not conduct or
Since TIMSS is an international study and all
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
countries are using the same questionnaire, you may
collection of information unless it displays a currently
find that some of the questions seem unusual or are
valid OMB control number. Send comments
not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United
regarding this burden estimate or any other
States. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your
aspect of this collection of information, including
best to answer all of the questions so comparisons
suggestions for reducing burden to: Trends in
can be made across countries in the study.
It is estimated that you will need about 30
International Mathematics and Science Study
(TIMSS), National Center for Education Statistics,
minutes to complete the questionnaire. We
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th St., SW, 4th
appreciate the time and effort this takes and thank
floor, Washington, DC 20202.
you for your cooperation and contribution.
Thank you.
TIMSS 2019
2
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School Enrollment and Characteristics
1
5
What is the total enrollment of students in
your school as of April 1, 2019?
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have English as their native language?
_Fill in one circle only.
_____________ students
More than 90%---- 1
Write in the number.
76 to 90%---- 2
51 to 75%---- 3
2
26 to 50%---- 4
What is the total enrollment of eighth-grade
students in your school as of April 1, 2019?
25% or less---- 5
6
_____________ students
Of the students currently enrolled in your school,
what percentage has been identified as limitedEnglish proficient (LEP)/English language learners
(ELL)?
Write in the number.
3
_Fill in one circle only.
Approximately what percentage of students in your
school have the following backgrounds?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
0 to 10%
0% --- 1
1 - 5% --- 2
6 - 10% --- 3
11 - 25% --- 4
11 to 25%
26 to 50%
More than
50%
a) Come from economically
disadvantaged homes ---------- 1 2 3 4
26 - 50% --- 5
51 - 75% --- 6
76 - 90% --- 7
Over 90% --- 8
b) Come from economically
affluent homes ----------------- 1 2 3 4
4
Around the 1st of October 2018, what percentage
of students at this school were eligible to receive
free or reduced-price lunches through the National
School Lunch Program?
_____________ percentage of students
Write in the number.
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7
8
What type of school is this?
Fill in one circle only.
A. How many people live in the city, town, or area
where your school is located?
Regular public school -- 1
_Fill in one circle only.
More than 500,000 people---- 1
A regular public school with
a magnet program -- 2
100,001 to 500,000 people---- 2
A magnet school or school with a special program
emphasis (e.g., Montessori, science/math school,
performing arts school, talented/gifted school,
foreign language immersion school) -- 3
50,001 to 100,000 people---- 3
30,001 to 50,000 people---- 4
15,001 to 30,000 people---- 5
Special education: a school that primarily
serves students with disabilities -- 4
3,001 to 15,000 people---- 6
Alternative: a school designed to address the
needs of students, typically at risk of educational
failure, which cannot be met in regular schools -- 5
Vocational -- 6
Charter School -- 7
3,000 people or fewer---- 7
B. Which best describes the immediate area in which
your school is located?
Fill in one circle only.
Private (independent) -- 8
Urban–Densely populated---- 1
Private (religiously affiliated) -- 9
Suburban–On fringe or
outskirts of urban area---- 2
Other -- 0
Medium size city or large town---- 3
Small town or village---- 4
Remote rural---- 5
9
Which best characterizes the average income level
of the school’s immediate area?
_Fill in one circle only.
High---- 1
Medium---- 2
Low---- 3
4
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Instructional Time
10
For the eighth-grade students in your school:
A. How many days per year is your school open for
instruction?
__________ days
Write in the number.
B. What is the total instructional time, excluding
breaks, in a typical day?
__________ hours ___________ minutes
Write in the number of hours and minutes per day.
C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school
open for instruction?
_Fill in one circle only.
6 days---- 1
5 1/2 days---- 2
5 days---- 3
4 1/2 days---- 4
4 days---- 5
Other---- 6
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Resources and Technology
11
14
How many computers (including tablets) does your
school have for use by eighth-grade students?
A. Does your school have a school library?
_Fill in one circle only.
Yes---- 1
___________ computers
Write in the number.
No---- 2
(If No, go to question 15)
If Yes,
12
A. Does your school have a science laboratory that
can be used by eighth-grade students?
B. Approximately how many books (print) with
different titles does your school library have
(exclude magazines and periodicals)?
_Fill in one circle only.
Fill in one circle only.
Yes---- 1
2,000 books or fewer ---
1
More than 2,000 books --- 2
No---- 2
B. Do teachers usually have assistance available when
students are conducting science experiments?
_Fill in one circle only.
Yes---- 1
15
Does your school have classroom libraries?
No---- 2
Fill in one circle only.
1
No --- 2
Yes ---
13
Does your school use an online learning
management system to support learning (e.g.,
teacher-student communication, management of
grades, student access to course materials)?
Fill in one circle only.
1
No --- 2
16
Does your school provide students access to digital
learning resources (e.g., books, videos)?
Yes ---
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Fill in one circle only.
1
No --- 2
Yes ---
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How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage or inadequacy
of the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not at all
Not at all
A little
A little
Some
Some
A lot
A. General School Resources
A lot
B. Resources for Mathematics
Instruction
a) Instructional materials (e.g.,
textbooks) --------------------- 1
2 3 4
b) Supplies (e.g., papers,
pencils, materials) ------------- 1
a) Teachers with a specialization
in mathematics ---------------- 1
2 3 4
2 3 4
c) School buildings and
grounds ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
b) Computer software/
applications for
mathematics instruction ------ 1
2 3 4
d) Heating/cooling and lighting
systems ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant
to mathematics instruction --- 1
2 3 4
e) Instructional space (e.g.,
classrooms) -------------------- 1
2 3 4
d) Calculators for mathematics
instruction --------------------- 1
2 3 4
f) Technologically competent
staff ---------------------------- 1
2 3 4
e) Concrete objects or materials
to help students understand
quantities or procedures ------ 1
2 3 4
g) Audio-visual resources
for delivery of instruction
(e.g., interactive white
boards, digital projectors) ----- 1
C. Resources for Science
Instruction
2 3 4
a) Teachers with a
specialization in science ------- 1
2 3 4
2 3 4
h) Computer technology for
teaching and learning
(e.g., computers or tablets
for student use) ---------------- 1
2 3 4
b) Computer software/
applications for
science instruction ------------- 1
i) Resources for students with
disabilities ---------------------- 1
2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant
to science instruction ---------- 1
2 3 4
d) Calculators for science
instruction --------------------- 1
2 3 4
e) Science equipment and
materials for experiments ----- 1
2 3 4
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School Emphasis on Academic Success
18
19
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
How much do you agree with these statements
about mathematics and science education within
your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very high
Agree a lot
High
Agree a little
Medium
Disagree a little
Low
Disagree
a lot
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals --- 1
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum -------- 1
2 3 4 5
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------ 1
2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students ---------------- 1
e) Parental involvement
in school activities ------------- 1
2 3 4 5
2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn ------------------ 1
2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement ---------- 1
2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement ---------- 1
2 3 4 5
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------ 1
2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals ------- 1
2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically ------------------- 1
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a) The school provides students
with information about career
options in mathematics
and science --------------------- 1
2 3 4
b) The school has initiatives to
promote student interest in
mathematics and science
(e.g., student clubs,
competitions) ------------------ 1
2 3 4
c) The school promotes
professional development for
teachers of mathematics and
science-------------------------- 1
2 3 4
d) The school provides extra
lessons to help students excel
in mathematics and science --- 1
2 3 4
e) The school provides special
activities in mathematics and
science for interested
students ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
f) The school has a specific goal
to improve mathematics and
science education -------------- 1
2 3 4
g) The school encourages
students to continue
studying mathematics
and science in the future------- 1
2 3 4
h) Mathematics and science
teachers in this school spend
extra time working with
students interested in
mathematics and science ------ 1
2 3 4
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School Discipline and Safety
Teachers In Your School
20
22
To what degree is each of the following a problem
among eighth-grade students in your school?
In your school, are any of the following used to
evaluate the practice of eighth-grade mathematics
teachers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not a problem
Yes
Minor problem
No
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) Arriving late at school --------- 1
b) Absenteeism (i.e.,
unjustified absences) ---------- 1
2 3 4
g) Theft --------------------------- 1
2
2
2
2
2
2
h) Intimidation or verbal abuse
among students (including
texting, emailing, etc.) -------- 1
2 3 4
c) Classroom disturbance -------- 1
d) Cheating ----------------------- 1
e) Profanity ----------------------- 1
f) Vandalism ---------------------- 1
i) Physical injury to other
students ------------------------ 1
a) Observations by the
principal or senior staff --------------------------
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
b) Observations by inspectors
or other persons external
to the school -------------------------------------
1 2
c) Student achievement --------------------------- 1 2
d) Teacher peer review ----------------------------- 1 2
23
In your school, are any of the following used to
evaluate the practice of eighth-grade science
teachers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
2 3 4
j) Intimidation or verbal abuse
of teachers or staff (including
texting, emailing, etc.) -------- 1
2 3 4
k) Physical injury to teachers
or staff ------------------------- 1
2 3 4
21
1 2
No
a) Observations by the
principal or senior staff --------------------------
1 2
b) Observations by inspectors
or other persons external
to the school -------------------------------------
1 2
c) Student achievement --------------------------- 1 2
d) Teacher peer review ----------------------------- 1 2
To what degree is each of the following a problem
among teachers in your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not a problem
Minor problem
Moderate problem
Serious
problem
a) Arriving late or leaving early -- 1
2 3 4
b) Absenteeism ------------------- 1 2 3 4
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Principal Experience
and Education
24
26
By the end of this school year, how many years
altogether will you have been a principal?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
Fill in one circle only.
_____________ years
Did not complete Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program) --- 1
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program) --- 2
25
Master’s degree or professional degree
(MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) --- 3
By the end of this school year, how many years will
you have been a principal at this school?
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) --- 4
27
Do you hold the following qualifications or
credentials in educational leadership?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
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a) Principal Certification ---------------------------- 1
2
b) Master’s degree or professional degree
(MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) --------------------- 1
2
c) Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) -------------------- 1
2
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Thank You
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have
put into completing this questionnaire.
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timss.bc.edu
Grade 8
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Teacher
Questionnaire
Grade 4
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Teacher Questionnaire
Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS
It is estimated that you will need about 30
2019 (Trends in International Mathematics and
minutes to complete the questionnaire. We
Science Study), an educational research project
appreciate the time and effort that this takes and
sponsored by the International Association for the
thank you for your cooperation and contribution.
Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS
measures trends in student achievement in
When you have completed the questionnaire,
mathematics and science and studies differences in
please place it in the accompanying envelope and
national education systems in almost 60 countries in
return it to the TIMSS school coordinator.
NCES is authorized to collect information from
order to help improve teaching and learning
this questionnaire under the Education Sciences
worldwide.
Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543).
This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of
You do not have to provide the information
fourth-grade students, and seeks information about
requested. However, the information you provide
teachers’ academic and professional backgrounds,
will help the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing
classroom resources, instructional practices, and
efforts to understand better how the educational
attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has been
system in the United States compares to that in other
selected as part of a nationwide sample, your
countries. There are no penalties should you choose
responses are very important in helping to describe
fourth-grade education in the United States.
not to participate in this study. All of the information
Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer
you provide may be used only for statistical purposes
and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable
to the “TIMSS class” or “this class.” This is the class
form for any other purpose except as required by law
that is identified on the front of this booklet, and
(20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). Your responses
which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school.
will be combined with those from other participants
If you teach some but not all of the students in the
TIMSS class, please think only of the students that
to produce summary statistics and reports.
This survey is estimated to take an average of 30
you teach when answering these class-specific
minutes, including time for reviewing instructions,
questions. It is important that you answer each
and completing and reviewing the collection
question carefully so that the information that you
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Since TIMSS is an international study and all
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regarding this burden estimate or any other
find that some of the questions seem unusual or are
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not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United
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States. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your
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best to answer all of the questions so comparisons
(TIMSS), National Center for Education Statistics,
can be made across countries in the study.
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About You
1
5
What year did you start teaching?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
_____________
Fill in one circle only.
Please write in a year.
1
High school graduate --- 2
Did not complete high school ---
2
(If you have not completed more
than high school, go to question 7)
At the end of this school year, how many years will
you have taught altogether?
Associate’s degree
(2-year college program)---- 3
_____________ years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program)---- 4
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)---- 5
3
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) --- 6
Are you female or male?
6
Fill in one circle only.
Female ---- 1
A. During your college or university education, what
was your major or main area(s) of study?
Male ---- 2
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Education—Primary/Elementary --------------- 1
2
4
b) Education—Secondary -------------------------- 1
2
How old are you?
Fill in one circle only.
Under 25 ---- 1
c) Mathematics -------------------------------------- 1
2
d) Science -------------------------------------------- 1
2
25–29 ---- 2
e) English -------------------------------------------- 1
2
30–39 ---- 3
f) Other ---------------------------------------------- 1
2
40–49 ---- 4
50–59 ---- 5
60 or more ---- 6
B. If your major or main area of study was education,
did you have a specialization in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------- 1
2
b) Science -------------------------------------------- 1
2
c) Language/reading -------------------------------- 1
2
d) Other subject ------------------------------------- 1
2
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School Emphasis on
Academic Success
School Environment
7
8
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Thinking about your current school, indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very high
Agree a lot
High
Agree a little
Medium
Disagree a little
Low
Disagree
a lot
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- 1 2 3 4 5
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood------------ 1 2 3 4
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- 1 2 3 4 5
b) I feel safe at this school --------- 1 2 3 4
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------- 1 2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- 1 2 3 4 5
e) Parental involvement
in school activities-------------- 1 2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
c) This school’s security policies
and practices are sufficient ----- 1 2 3 4
d) The students behave in an
orderly manner ----------------- 1 2 3 4
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ------------------ 1 2 3 4
f ) The students respect
school property ----------------- 1 2 3 4
g) This school has clear rules
about student conduct --------- 1 2 3 4
h) This school's rules are
enforced in a fair and
consistent manner -------------- 1 2 3 4
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- 1 2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
l) Collaboration between
school leadership
(including master teachers)
and teachers to plan
instruction----------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
4
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About Being a Teacher
9
10
How often do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree
with each of the following statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very often
Agree a lot
Often
Agree a little
Sometimes
Disagree a little
Never or
almost never
Disagree
a lot
a) I am content with my
profession as a teacher --------- 1 2 3 4
a) There are too many
students in the classes---------- 1 2 3 4
b) I find my work full of
meaning and purpose ---------- 1 2 3 4
b) I have too much material to
cover in class-------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) I am enthusiastic
about my job-------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) I have too many teaching
hours---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) My work inspires me------------ 1 2 3 4
d) I need more time to prepare
for class ------------------------- 1 2 3 4
e) I am proud of the work I do ---- 1 2 3 4
e) I need more time to assist
individual students------------- 1 2 3 4
f) I feel too much pressure
from parents-------------------- 1 2 3 4
g) I have difficulty keeping up
with all of the changes to the
curriculum ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
h) I have too many administrative
tasks ---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
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About Teaching the
TIMSS Class
1
1
1
3
A. How many students are in this class?
_____________ students
Write in the number.
How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
B. How many of the students in question 11A are in
fourth grade?
_____________ fourth-grade students
Write in the number.
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Relate the lesson to
students’ daily lives ------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Ask students to explain
their answers ------------------- 1 2 3 4
12
How many fourth-grade students experience
difficulties understanding spoken English?
_____________ students in this class
Write in the number.
c) Bring interesting materials
to class -------------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises
that require them to
go beyond the instruction ------ 1 2 3 4
e) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
f) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ----- 1 2 3 4
g) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------- 1 2 3 4
h) Encourage students to
express their ideas in class ----- 1 2 3 4
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14
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not at all
Some
A lot
a) Students lacking prerequisite
knowledge or skills ------------- 1 2 3
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition ---------- 1 2 3
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep --------------- 1 2 3
d) Students absent from class ----- 1 2 3
e) Disruptive students ------------- 1 2 3
f) Uninterested students ---------- 1 2 3
g) Students with mental,
emotional, or psychological
impairment --------------------- 1 2 3
h) Students with difficulties
understanding the
language of instruction -------- 1 2 3
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Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class
16
Questions 15 - 16 ask about mathematics
instruction for the fourth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.
In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do
you ask students to do the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
15
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching mathematics to the students in this class?
Some lessons
Never
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
a) Listen to me explain new
mathematics content ---------- 1
2 3 4
b) Listen to me explain how to
solve problems ----------------- 1
2 3 4
c) Memorize rules, procedures,
and facts ----------------------- 1
2 3 4
d) Practice procedures
on their own ------------------- 1
2 3 4
e) Apply what they have learned to
new problem situations
on their own ------------------- 1
2 3 4
f) Work on problems together
in the whole class with direct
guidance from me ------------- 1
2 3 4
g) Work in mixed ability group --- 1
2 3 4
h) Work in same ability groups --- 1 2 3 4
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Using Calculators and Computers for
Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class
18
Questions 17 - 18 ask about calculator and
computer use for teaching mathematics to the
fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets) available to use during their
mathematics lessons?
_Fill in one circle only.
17
Yes ---- 1
Are the students in this class permitted to use
calculators during mathematics lessons?
No ---- 2
(If No, go to question 19)
Fill in one circle only.
Yes, with unrestricted use---- 1
If Yes,
Yes, with restricted use---- 2
No, calculators are not permitted---- 3
B. What access do the students have to computers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Each student has a computer--------------------- 1 2
b) The class has computers that students can
share ---------------------------------------------- 1 2
c) The school has computers that the class can
use sometimes------------------------------------ 1 2
C. How often do you do activities on computers
during mathematics lessons to support
learning for:
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Whole class -------------------- 1
2 3 4
b) Low-performing students ----- 1 2 3 4
c) High-performing students --
1 2 3 4
d) Students with
special needs ------------------
1 2 3 4
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Mathematics Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
Question 19 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
19
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS mathematics test. Choose the response that
best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before
the fourth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not yet
completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year." If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose "Not yet
taught or just introduced.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Number
a) Concepts of whole numbers, including place value and ordering ------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with whole numbers ------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Concepts of multiples and factors; odd and even numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
d) Number sentences (finding the missing number, representing problem situations with number sentences) ------------- 1 2 3
e) Number patterns (extending number patterns and finding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
f) Concepts of fractions, including representing, comparing and ordering, adding and subtracting simple fractions-------- 1 2 3
g) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering, adding and subtracting with decimals------------------------- 1 2 3
B. Measurement and Geometry
a) Solving problems involving length, including measuring and estimating--------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Solving problems involving mass, volume, and time ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
c) Finding and estimating perimeter, area, and volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
d) Parallel and perpendicular lines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Comparing and drawing angles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
f) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
g) Three-dimensional shapes, including relationships with their two-dimensional representations ------------------------- 1 2 3
C. Data
a) Reading and interpreting data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts ------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Organizing and representing data to help answer questions ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Drawing conclusions from data displays -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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Mathematics Homework for
the TIMSS Class
Question 20 asks about mathematics homework
for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Mathematics Assessment of
the TIMSS Class
Questions 21-22 ask about mathematics
assessment for the fourth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.
21
20
A. How often do you usually assign mathematics
homework to the students in this class?
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in mathematics?
Fill in one circle only.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
A Lot
I do not assign mathematics
homework ---- 1
(Go to question 21)
Some
None
Less than once a week ---- 2
a) Observing students
as they work -------------------- 1 2 3
1 or 2 times a week ---- 3
3 or 4 times a week ---- 4
b) Asking students to answer
questions during class ---------- 1 2 3
Every day ---- 5
c) Short, regular written
assessments -------------------- 1 2 3
B. When you assign mathematics homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it would
take an average student in your class.)
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit
tests or exams)------------------ 1 2 3
e) Long-term projects ------------ 1
Fill in one circle only.
15 minutes or less ---- 1
2 3
22
16–30 minutes ---- 2
About how often do fourth-grade students in this
class take mathematics tests on computers or
tablets?
31–60 minutes ---- 3
More than 60 minutes ---- 4
Fill in one circle only.
C. How often do you do the following with the
mathematics homework assignments for this
class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
More than once a month---- 1
Once a month---- 2
Twice a year --- 3
Once a year or less---- 4
Never --- 5
Never or almost
never
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students------ 1 2 3
b) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed ----- 1 2 3
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Professional Development to Teach Mathematics
24
23
A. In the past two years, have
you participated in
professional development
in any of the following?
B. Do you need
future professional
development in any
of the following?
Fill in one circle
for each row.
Fill in one circle
for each row.
Yes
Yes
No
a) Mathematics
content --------------------
1
2 ---------------
No
1 2
b) Mathematics pedagogy/
instruction-----------------
1 2 --------------- 1 2
c) Mathematics curriculum -- 1 2 --------------- 1 2
d) Integrating technology
into mathematics
instruction-----------------
1 2 --------------- 1 2
e) Improving students’
critical thinking or
problem solving skills -----
1 2 --------------- 1 2
f) Mathematics assessment - 1
g) Addressing individual
students’ needs------------
12
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal in-service/professional
development (e.g., workshops, seminars)
for mathematics?
Fill in one circle only.
None ---- 1
Less than 6 hours ---- 2
6–15 hours ---- 3
16–35 hours ---- 4
More than 35 hours ---- 5
2 --------------- 1 2
1 2 --------------- 1 2
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Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
26
Questions 25 - 26 ask about science instruction
for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
In teaching science to the students in this class, how
often do you ask them to do the following?
25
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
A. Is science taught mainly as a separate subject (i.e.,
not integrated with other subjects) to the students
in this class?
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
Fill in one circle only.
a) Listen to me explain
new science content------------ 1 2 3 4
Yes ---- 1
No ---- 2
B. Please estimate the time that you spend on science
topics with students in this class.
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
b) Observe natural phenomena
such as the weather or a
plant growing and describe
what they see ------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Watch me demonstrate an
experiment or investigation ---- 1 2 3 4
d) Design or plan experiments
or investigations ---------------- 1 2 3 4
e) Conduct experiments or
investigations ------------------- 1 2 3 4
f) Present data from experiments
or investigations ---------------- 1 2 3 4
g) Interpret data from experiments
or investigations ---------------- 1 2 3 4
h) Use evidence from experiments
or investigations to support
conclusions --------------------- 1 2 3 4
i) Read their textbooks or
other resource materials ------- 1 2 3 4
j) Have students memorize
facts and principles ------------- 1 2 3 4
k) Do field work outside the class- 1
2 3 4
l) Work in mixed ability groups--- 1
2 3 4
m) Work in same ability groups --- 1 2 3 4
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Using Computers for Teaching
Science to the TIMSS Class
27
Question 27 asks about computer use for
teaching science to the fourth-grade students
in the TIMSS class.
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets) available to use during their
science lessons?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes ---- 1
No ---- 2
(If No, go to question 28)
If Yes,
B. What access do the students have to computers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Each student has a computer--------------------- 1 2
b) The class has computers that students can
share ---------------------------------------------- 1 2
c) The school has computers that the class can
use sometimes------------------------------------ 1 2
C. How often do you do activities on computers
during science lessons to support
learning for:
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
14
a) Whole class -------------------- 1
2 3 4
b) Low-performing students ----- 1
2 3 4
c) High-performing
students ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
d) Students with
special needs ------------------ 1
2 3 4
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Science Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
Question 28 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
28
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose the response that best describes when
the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before the fourth grade, please choose
“Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not yet completed, please choose "Mostly taught this
year." If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose "Not yet taught or just introduced."
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Life Science
a) Physical and behavioral characteristics of living things and major groups of living things (e.g., mammals, birds,
insects, flowering plants)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
b) Major body structures and their functions in humans, other animals, and plants ------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Life cycles of common plants and animals (e.g., flowering plants, butterflies, frogs)---------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Characteristics of plants and animals that are inherited---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Interactions between organisms and their environments (e.g., physical features and behaviors that help living things
survive in their environments)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
f) Relationships in ecosystems (e.g., simple food chains, predator-prey relationships, competition)-------------------------- 1 2 3
g) Human health (transmission and prevention of diseases, everyday behaviors that promote good health)----------------- 1 2 3
B. Physical Science
a) States of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their properties (volume, shape)---------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Classifying materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume, state of matter, conductivity
of heat or electricity)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Mixtures, including methods for separating a mixture into its components (e.g., sifting, filtering, evaporation,
using a magnet)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Properties of magnets (e.g., like poles repel and opposite poles attract, magnets can attract some objects)-------------- 1 2 3
e) Physical changes in everyday life (e.g., changes of state, dissolving)--------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
f) Chemical changes in everyday life (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking)----------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
g) Common sources of energy (e.g., the Sun, wind, oil) and uses of energy (heating and cooling homes,
providing light)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
h) Light and sound in everyday life (e.g., shadows and reflections, vibrating objects make sound)--------------------------- 1 2 3
i) Heat transfer (e.g., energy flows from a hot object to a colder object)-------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
j) Electricity and simple electrical circuits (e.g., a circuit must be complete to work correctly)--------------------------------- 1 2 3
k) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, pushing/pulling) or change their motion (e.g., friction)------------------ 1 2 3
l) Simple machines (e.g., levers, pulleys, wheels, ramps) that help make motion easier--------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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(continued)
Choose the response that best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the
curriculum before the fourth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not
yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year." If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose "Not yet taught or just
introduced."
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
C. Earth Science
a) Physical makeup of Earth’s surface (e.g., land and water in unequal proportions, sources of
fresh and salt water)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Earth’s resources used in everyday life (e.g., water, wind, soil, forests, oil, natural gas, minerals)-------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Changes in Earth’s surface over time (e.g., mountain building, weathering, erosion)--------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Fossils and what they can tell us about past conditions on Earth------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
e) Weather and climate (e.g., daily, seasonal, and locational variations versus long term trends)----------------------------- 1 2 3
f) Objects in the Solar System (the Sun, the Earth, the Moon, and other planets) and their movements--------------------- 1 2 3
g) Earth’s motion and related patterns observed on Earth (e.g., day and night, seasons)-------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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Science Homework
for the TIMSS Class
Questions 30-31 ask about science assessment for
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 29 asks about science homework for
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
29
Science Assessment
of the TIMSS Class
30
A. How often do you usually assign science
homework to the students in this class?
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in one circle only.
A Lot
I do not assign science
homework ---- 1
(Go to question 30)
Some
None
Less than once a week ---- 2
a) Observing students
as they work -------------------- 1 2 3
1 or 2 times a week ---- 3
3 or 4 times a week ---- 4
b) Asking students to answer
questions during class ---------- 1 2 3
Every day ---- 5
c) Short, regular written
assessments -------------------- 1 2 3
B. When you assign science homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it would
take an average student in your class.)
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit
tests or exams)------------------ 1 2 3
e) Long-term projects ------------ 1
2
3
Fill in one circle only.
15 minutes or less ---- 1
31
16–30 minutes ---- 2
About how often do fourth-grade students in this
class take science tests on computers or tablets?
31–60 minutes ---- 3
Fill in one circle only.
More than 60 minutes ---- 4
More than once a month---- 1
C. How often do you do the following with the
science homework assignments for this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Once a month---- 2
Twice a year --- 3
Once a year or less---- 4
Always or almost always
Never --- 5
Sometimes
Never or almost
never
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students ------ 1 2 3
b) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed ----- 1 2 3
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Preparation to Teach Science
32
33
A. In the past two years, have
you participated in
professional development
in any of the following?
B. Do you need
future professional
development in any
of the following?
Fill in one circle
for each row.
Fill in one circle
for each row.
Yes
Yes
No
a) Science
content -------------------- 1
2 ---------------
No
1 2
b) Science pedagogy/
instruction----------------- 1
c) Science curriculum -------
2 --------------- 1 2
1 2 --------------- 1 2
d) Integrating technology
into science instruction --- 1
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal in-service/professional
development (e.g., workshops, seminars)
for science?
Fill in one circle only.
None ---- 1
Less than 6 hours ---- 2
6–15 hours ---- 3
16–35 hours ---- 4
More than 35 hours ---- 5
2 --------------- 1 2
e) Improving students’
critical thinking or
inquiry skills ------------- 1
2 --------------- 1 2
f) Science assessment ------ 1 2 --------------- 1 2
g) Addressing individual
students’ needs------------ 1
h) Integrating science
with other subjects
(e.g., mathematics,
technology)---------------
18
2 --------------- 1 2
1 2 --------------- 1 2
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Thank You
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have
put into completing this questionnaire.
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About You
1
5
What year did you start teaching?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
_____________
Fill in one circle only.
Please write in a year.
Did not complete high school---- 1
High school graduate---- 2
(If you have not completed more
than high school, go to question 7)
2
At the end of this school year, how many years will
you have taught altogether?
Associate’s degree
(2-year college program)---- 3
_____________ years
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program)---- 4
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)---- 5
3
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) ---
6
Are you female or male?
Fill in one circle only.
Female ---- 1
Male ---- 2
6
During your college or university education, what
was your major or main area(s) of study?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
4
Yes
No
How old are you?
Fill in one circle only.
Under 25 ---- 1
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------- 1
2
b) Biology -------------------------------------------- 1
2
25–29 ---- 2
c) Physics -------------------------------------------- 1
2
30–39 ---- 3
d) Chemistry ----------------------------------------- 1
2
40–49 ---- 4
e) Earth Science ------------------------------------- 1
2
50–59 ---- 5
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------- 1
2
60 or more ---- 6
g) Education–Science ------------------------------- 1
2
h) Education–General ------------------------------- 1
2
i) Other ---------------------------------------------- 1
2
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School Emphasis on
Academic Success
School Environment
7
8
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Thinking about your current school, indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very high
Agree a lot
High
Agree a little
Medium
Disagree a little
Low
Disagree
a lot
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- 1 2 3 4 5
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood------------ 1 2 3 4
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- 1 2 3 4 5
b) I feel safe at this school --------- 1 2 3 4
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------- 1 2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- 1 2 3 4 5
e) Parental involvement
in school activities-------------- 1 2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
c) This school’s security policies
and practices are sufficient ----- 1 2 3 4
d) The students behave in an
orderly manner ----------------- 1 2 3 4
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ------------------ 1 2 3 4
f ) The students respect
school property ----------------- 1 2 3 4
g) This school has clear rules
about student conduct --------- 1 2 3 4
h) This school's rules are
enforced in a fair and
consistent manner -------------- 1 2 3 4
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- 1 2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
l) Collaboration between
school leadership
(including master teachers)
and teachers to plan
instruction----------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
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About Being a Teacher
10
9
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree
with each of the following statements.
How often do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very often
Agree a lot
Agree a little
Often
Disagree a little
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
a) I am content with my
profession as a teacher --------- 1 2 3 4
b) I find my work full of
meaning and purpose ---------- 1 2 3 4
c) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------- 1 2 3 4
Disagree
a lot
a) There are too many
students in the classes---------- 1 2 3 4
b) I have too much material to
cover in class-------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) I have too many teaching
hours---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) My work inspires me------------ 1 2 3 4
d) I need more time to prepare
for class ------------------------- 1 2 3 4
e) I am proud of the
work I do ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) I need more time to assist
individual students------------- 1 2 3 4
f) I feel too much pressure
from parents-------------------- 1 2 3 4
g) I have difficulty keeping up
with all of the changes to the
curriculum ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
h) I have too many administrative
tasks ---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
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About Teaching the TIMSS Class
Questions 11-14 ask about instruction for the
eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
14
11
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
How many students are in this class?
Not at all
Some
_____________ students
A lot
Write in the number.
a) Students lacking prerequisite
knowledge or skills ------------- 1 2 3
12
How many eighth-grade students experience
difficulties understanding spoken English?
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition ---------- 1 2 3
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep --------------- 1 2 3
d) Students absent from class ----- 1 2 3
_____________ students in this class
Write in the number.
e) Disruptive students ------------- 1 2 3
f) Uninterested students ---------- 1 2 3
13
How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
g) Students with mental,
emotional, or psychological
impairment --------------------- 1 2 3
h) Students with difficulties
understanding the
language of instruction -------- 1 2 3
Some lessons
Never
a) Relate the lesson to students’
daily lives ----------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Ask students to explain
their answers ------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond
the instruction ------------------ 1 2 3 4
d) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ----- 1 2 3 4
f) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------- 1 2 3 4
g) Encourage students to
express their ideas in class ----- 1 2 3 4
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Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class
16
Questions 15 - 17 ask about mathematics
instruction for the eighth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.
In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do
you ask students to do the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
15
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching mathematics to the students in this class?
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
Some lessons
Never
a) Listen to me explain new
mathematics content----------- 1 2 3 4
b) Listen to me explain how to
solve problems------------------ 1 2 3 4
c) Memorize rules, procedures,
and facts------------------------ 1 2 3 4
d) Practice procedures on
2 3 4
e) Apply what they have learned
to new problem situations
2 3 4
f) Work on problems together
in the whole class with direct
2 3 4
g) Work in mixed ability groups -- 1
2 3 4
h) Work in same ability groups -- 1
2 3 4
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17
Which best describes the mathematics course you
are teaching to the class with the TIMSS students?
Fill in one circle only.
a) Basic or general eighth-grade math
(not algebra or pre-algebra)---------------------- 1
b) Pre-algebra or introduction to algebra ----------- 2
c) Two-year pre-algebra------------------------------ 3
d) Algebra I (one-year course)----------------------- 4
e) Algebra I (first year of a two-year
Algebra I course)---------------------------------- 5
f) Algebra I (second year of two-year
Algebra I course)---------------------------------- 6
g) Geometry------------------------------------------ 7
h) Algebra II------------------------------------------ 8
i) Integrated or sequential math--------------------- 9
j) Other math class----------------------------------- 0
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Using Calculators and Computers for Teaching Mathematics
to the TIMSS Class
Questions 18 - 19 ask about calculator and
computer use for teaching mathematics to
the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
19
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets) available to use during their
mathematics lessons?
_Fill in one circle only.
18
Yes ---- 1
Are the students in this class permitted to use
calculators during mathematics lessons?
No ---- 2
(If No, go to question 20)
Fill in one circle only.
Yes, with unrestricted use----- 1
Yes, with restricted use----- 2
No, calculators
are not permitted----- 3
If Yes,
B. What access do the students have to computers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Each student has a computer -------------------- 1 2
b) The class has computers that students
can share------------------------------------------ 1 2
c) The school has computers that the class
can use sometimes ------------------------------- 1 2
C. How often do you do activities on computers
during mathematics lessons to support
learning for:
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
a) Whole class -------------------- 2 3 4
b) Low-performing students ----- 2 3 4
c) High-performing
students ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
d) Students with
special needs ------------------ 1
2 3 4
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Mathematics Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
Question 20 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to
the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
20
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS mathematics test. Choose the response that
best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum before
the eighth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year but not yet
completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please choose “Not yet
taught or just introduced.”
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Number
a) Computing with negative numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
2 3
b) Concepts of fractions and decimals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Solving problems involving proportions and percents ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
B. Algebra
a) Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
b) Simple linear equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
c) Simple linear inequalities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
d) Simultaneous (two variables) equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
e) Representation of linear and quadratic functions in tables, graphs, words, or equations ---------------------------------- 1
f) Properties of functions (slopes, intercepts, etc.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
g) Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences (extension, missing terms, generalization of patterns) ------- 1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
C. Geometry
a) Geometric properties of angles, pairs of lines, and geometric shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, and other
common polygons) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
b) Solving problems involving perimeters, circumferences, and areas --------------------------------------------------------- 1
c) Solving problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
d) Translation, reflection, and rotation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
e) Congruent figures and similar triangles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
f) Solving problems with three-dimensional shapes--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
D. Data and Probability
a) Reading and interpreting data from one or more sources to solve problems (interpolating, extrapolating,
drawing conclusions) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
b) Identifying appropriate procedures for collecting data ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
c) Organizing and representing data to help answer questions ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1
d) Calculating and interpreting statistics summarizing data distributions ----------------------------------------------------- 1
e) Theoretical and empirical probability of simple events ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
f) Theoretical and empirical probability of compound events ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1
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Mathematics Homework
for the TIMSS Class
21
Question 21 asks about mathematics homework
for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
A. How often do you usually assign mathematics
homework to the students in this class?
22
Mathematics Assessment
of the TIMSS Class
Questions 22 - 23 ask about mathematics
assessment for the eighth-grade students
in the TIMSS class.
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in mathematics?
Fill in one circle only.
I do not assign mathematics
homework----- 1
Fill in only one circle for each row.
A Lot
(Go to question 22)
Some
Less than once a week----- 2
None
1 or 2 times a week----- 3
a) Observing students
as they work -------------------- 1 2 3
3 or 4 times a week----- 4
Every day----- 5
b) Asking students to answer
questions during class ---------- 1 2 3
B. When you assign mathematics homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes do
you usually assign? (Consider the time it would take
an average student in your class.)
c) Short, regular written
assessments -------------------- 1 2 3
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit
tests or exams)------------------ 1 2 3
Fill in one circle only.
e) Long-term projects ------------ 1
15 minutes or less----- 1
16–30 minutes----- 2
2 3
23
31–60 minutes----- 3
About how often do eighth-grade students in
this class take mathematics tests on computers or
tablets?
61–90 minutes----- 4
More than 90 minutes----- 5
Fill in one circle only.
C. How often do you do the following with the
mathematics homework assignments for this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Always or almost always
More than once a month---- 1
Once a month---- 2
Twice a year --- 3
Once a year or less---- 4
Sometimes
Never or
almost never
Never --- 5
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students------ 1 2 3
b) Have students correct
their own homework----------- 1 2 3
c) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed----- 1 2 3
e) Use the homework to
contribute towards
students’ grades or marks ------ 1 2 3
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Professional Development to Teach Mathematics
24
25
A. In the past two years, have
you participated in
professional development
in any of the following?
B. Do you need
future professional
development in any
of the following?
Fill in one circle
for each row.
Fill in one circle
for each row.
Yes
Yes
No
a) Mathematics
content --------------------
In the past two years, how many hours in total
have you spent in formal in-service/professional
development (e.g., workshops, seminars)
for mathematics?
No
1 2 --------------- 1 2
b) Mathematics pedagogy/
instruction-----------------
1 2 --------------- 1 2
c) Mathematics curriculum -- 1 2 --------------- 1 2
d) Integrating technology
into mathematics
instruction ----------------- 1
e) Improving students’
critical thinking or
problem solving skills -----
12
1
Less than 6 hours ---- 2
6–15 hours ---- 3
16–35 hours ---- 4
More than 35 hours ---- 5
None ----
2 --------------- 1 2
1 2 --------------- 1 2
f) Mathematics assessment - 1
g) Addressing individual
students’ needs------------
Fill in one circle only.
2 --------------- 1 2
1 2 --------------- 1 2
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Thank You
Thank you for the thought, time, and effort you have
put into completing this questionnaire.
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About You
1
5
What year did you start teaching?
What is the highest level of formal education you
have completed?
_____________
Fill in one circle only.
Please write in a year.
Did not complete high school---- 1
High school graduate---- 2
(If you have not completed more
than high school, go to question 7)
2
At the end of this school year, how many years will
you have taught altogether?
Associate’s degree
(2-year college program)---- 3
_____________ years
Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program)---- 4
Please round to the nearest whole number.
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)---- 5
3
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) ---
6
Are you female or male?
Fill in one circle only.
Female --- 1
Male --- 2
6
During your college or university education, what
was your major or main area(s) of study?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
4
No
How old are you?
a) Mathematics -------------------------------------- 1 2
Fill in one circle only.
Under 25 --- 1
25–29 --- 2
30–39 --- 3
40–49 --- 4
b) Biology -------------------------------------------- 1 2
c) Physics -------------------------------------------- 1 2
d) Chemistry ----------------------------------------- 1 2
e) Earth Science ------------------------------------- 1 2
50–59 --- 5
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------- 1 2
60 or more --- 6
g) Education–Science ------------------------------- 1 2
h) Education–General ------------------------------- 1 2
i) Other ---------------------------------------------- 1 2
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School Emphasis on
Academic Success
School Environment
7
8
How would you characterize each of the following
within your school?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Thinking about your current school, indicate the
extent to which you agree or disagree with each of
the following statements.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very high
Agree a lot
High
Agree a little
Medium
Disagree a little
Low
Disagree
a lot
Very
low
a) Teachers’ understanding of
the school’s curricular goals---- 1 2 3 4 5
a) This school is located in
a safe neighborhood------------ 1 2 3 4
b) Teachers’ degree of
success in implementing
the school’s curriculum--------- 1 2 3 4 5
b) I feel safe at this school --------- 1 2 3 4
c) Teachers’ expectations
for student achievement ------- 1 2 3 4 5
d) Teachers’ ability to
inspire students----------------- 1 2 3 4 5
e) Parental involvement
in school activities-------------- 1 2 3 4 5
f) Parental commitment to
ensure that students are
ready to learn------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
g) Parental expectations for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
h) Parental support for
student achievement----------- 1 2 3 4 5
c) This school’s security policies
and practices are sufficient ----- 1 2 3 4
d) The students behave in an
orderly manner ----------------- 1 2 3 4
e ) The students are respectful
of the teachers ------------------ 1 2 3 4
f ) The students respect
school property ----------------- 1 2 3 4
g) This school has clear rules
about student conduct --------- 1 2 3 4
h) This school's rules are
enforced in a fair and
consistent manner -------------- 1 2 3 4
i) Students’ desire to do
well in school ------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
j) Students’ ability to reach
school’s academic goals -------- 1 2 3 4 5
k) Students’ respect for
classmates who excel
academically -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
l) Collaboration between
school leadership
(including master teachers)
and teachers to plan
instruction----------------------- 1 2 3 4 5
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About Being a Teacher
10
9
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree
with each of the following statements.
How often do you feel the following way
about being a teacher?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Very often
Agree a lot
Agree a little
Often
Disagree a little
Sometimes
Never or
almost
never
a) I am content with my
profession as a teacher --------- 1 2 3 4
b) I find my work full of
meaning and purpose ---------- 1 2 3 4
c) I am enthusiastic
about my job ------------------- 1 2 3 4
Disagree
a lot
a) There are too many
students in the classes---------- 1 2 3 4
b) I have too much material to
cover in class-------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) I have too many teaching
hours---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) My work inspires me------------ 1 2 3 4
d) I need more time to prepare
for class ------------------------- 1 2 3 4
e) I am proud of the
work I do ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) I need more time to assist
individual students------------- 1 2 3 4
f) I feel too much pressure
from parents-------------------- 1 2 3 4
g) I have difficulty keeping up
with all of the changes to the
curriculum ---------------------- 1 2 3 4
h) I have too many administrative
tasks ---------------------------- 1 2 3 4
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About Teaching the TIMSS Class
Questions 11 - 14 ask about instruction for the
eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
11
14
In your view, to what extent do the following limit
how you teach this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Not at all
How many students are in this class?
Some
A lot
_____________ students
Write in the number.
a) Students lacking prerequisite
knowledge or skills ------------- 1 2 3
12
How many eighth-grade students experience
difficulties understanding spoken English?
_____________ students in this class
b) Students suffering from
lack of basic nutrition ---------- 1 2 3
c) Students suffering from
not enough sleep --------------- 1 2 3
d) Students absent from class ----- 1 2 3
Write in the number.
e) Disruptive students ------------- 1 2 3
f) Uninterested students ---------- 1 2 3
13
How often do you do the following in teaching this
class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
g) Students with mental,
emotional, or psychological
impairment --------------------- 1 2 3
h) Students with difficulties
understanding the
language of instruction -------- 1 2 3
Never
a) Relate the lesson to students’
daily lives ----------------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Ask students to explain
their answers ------------------- 1 2 3 4
c) Ask students to complete
challenging exercises that
require them to go beyond
the instruction ------------------ 1 2 3 4
d) Encourage classroom
discussions among
students ------------------------ 1 2 3 4
e) Link new content to
students’ prior knowledge ----- 1 2 3 4
f) Ask students to decide
their own problem
solving procedures ------------- 1 2 3 4
g) Encourage students to
express their ideas in class ----- 1 2 3 4
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Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class
Questions 15 - 17 ask about science instruction
for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
16
In teaching science to the students in this class, how
often do you ask them to do the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
15
In a typical week, how much time do you spend
teaching science to the students in this class?
_____________ minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a) Listen to me explain new
science content ----------------- 1 2 3 4
b) Observe natural phenomena
and describe what they see ---- 1 2 3 4
c) Watch me demonstrate
an experiment or
investigation-------------------- 1 2 3 4
d) Design or plan experiments
or investigations---------------- 1 2 3 4
e) Conduct experiments or
investigations------------------- 1 2 3 4
f) Present data from experiments
or investigations---------------- 1 2 3 4
g) Interpret data from experiments
or investigations---------------- 1 2 3 4
h) Use evidence from experiments
or investigations to
support conclusions ------------ 1 2 3 4
i) Read their textbooks or
other resource materials-------- 1 2 3 4
j) Have students memorize
facts and principles------------- 1 2 3 4
k) Use scientific formulas and
laws to solve routine
problems------------------------ 1 2 3 4
l) Do field work outside of class--- 1 2 3 4
m) Work in mixed ability groups--- 1 2 3 4
n) Work in same ability groups---- 1 2 3 4
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17
Which best describes the science course you are
teaching to the class with the TIMSS students?
Fill in one circle only.
a) General science (several content areas of
science taught separately)------------------------ 1
Using Computers for Teaching
Science to the TIMSS Class
Question 18 asks about computer use for teaching
science to the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS
class.
18
A. Do the students in this class have computers
(including tablets) available to use during their
science lessons?
_Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 1
b) Integrated science (several content areas of
science combined and taught together
throughout the year) ----------------------------- 2
c) Life science (e.g., biology, ecosystems,
human health)------------------------------------ 3
d) Physical science (e.g., physics or chemistry)------ 4
e) Earth science (e.g., geology, Earth and
the solar system, fossils)-------------------------- 5
No --- 2
(If No, go to question 19)
If Yes,
B. What access do the students have to computers?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a) Each student has a computer -------------------- 1 2
b) The class has computers that students
can share------------------------------------------ 1 2
c) The school has computers that the class
can use sometimes ------------------------------- 1 2
C. How often do you do activities on computers
during science lessons to support
learning for:
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a
month
Never or
almost
never
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a) Whole class -------------------- 1
2 3 4
b) Low-performing students ----- 1
2 3 4
c) High-performing
students ------------------------ 1
2 3 4
d) Students with
special needs ------------------ 1
2 3 4
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Science Topics Taught to the TIMSS Class
Question 19 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to
the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
19
The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS science test. Choose the response that
best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic was in the curriculum
before the eighth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was taught half this year
but not yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the curriculum, please
choose “Not yet taught or just introduced.”
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
A. Biology
a) Differences among major taxonomic groups of organisms (plants, animals, fungi, mammals, birds, reptiles,
fish, amphibians, insects) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Major organs and organ systems in humans and other organisms (structure/function, life processes)--------------------- 1 2 3
c) Cells, their structure and functions, including respiration and photosynthesis as cellular processes------------------------ 1 2 3
d) Life cycles, sexual reproduction, and heredity (inherited versus acquired/learned characteristics)------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Role of variation and adaptation in survival/extinction of species (including fossil evidence)------------------------------ 1 2 3
f) Interdependence of populations of organisms in an ecosystem (e.g., carbon and water cycles, energy flow,
food webs, competition, predation, human impacts on ecosystems)-------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
g) Human health (e.g., causes, transmission, and prevention of common infectious diseases, immunity) and the
importance of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices in maintaining health--------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
B. Chemistry
a) Particulate structure, classification, and composition of matter (protons, neutrons, electrons, atoms, molecules,
elements, compounds, mixtures)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) The periodic table as an organizing principle for the known elements------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
c) Physical and chemical properties of matter----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Mixtures and solutions (e.g., solvent, solute, concentration/dilution)------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Properties of common acids and bases (e.g., acids have pH less than 7, reactions with indicators produce color
changes, acids and bases neutralize each other)------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
f) Characteristics of chemical reactions (e.g., transformation of reactants, evidence of chemical change) ------------------- 1 2 3
g) Matter and energy in chemical reactions (conservation of matter, familiar exothermic
and endothermic reactions, factors affecting reaction rates) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
h) The role of electrons in chemical bonds--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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(continued)
19
Choose the response that best describes when the students in this class have been taught each topic. If a topic
was in the curriculum before the eighth grade, please choose “Mostly taught before this year.” If a topic was
taught half this year but not yet completed, please choose “Mostly taught this year.” If a topic is not in the
curriculum, please choose “Not yet taught or just introduced.”
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Mostly taught before this year
Mostly taught this year
Not yet taught or
just introduced
C. Physics
a) Physical states and changes in matter (explanations of properties in terms of movement and distance between
particles; phase change, changes in volume and/or pressure, physical changes) ------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Energy transformation and transfer (e.g., forms of energy, energy conservation, heat
temperature, equilibrium)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
c) Basic properties/behaviors of light (reflection, refraction, color, shadows, simple ray diagrams)--------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Basic properties/behaviors of sound (vibrations that produce sound, transmission
through media, loudness, pitch)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
e) Electric circuits (e.g., electrical conductors/insulators and the flow of electricity in series/parallel circuits)---------------- 1 2 3
f) Properties and uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
g) Motion and forces (e.g., basic description of motion, common mechanical forces, properties of forces,
effects of forces, simple machines, buoyancy, effects of density and pressure)---------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
D. Earth Science
a) Earth’s structure and physical features (e.g., Earth’s crust, mantle, and core; composition and relative distribution
of water; composition of Earth’s atmosphere)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
b) Earth’s processes, cycles, and history (e.g., rock cycle, major geological events, formation of fossils and fossil fuels,
water cycle, weather versus climate)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3
c) Earth’s resources, their use, and conservation (e.g., renewable/nonrenewable resources, human use of land and
water resources)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Earth in the Solar System and the universe (phenomena on Earth: seasons, eclipses, tides, phases of moon; members
of the Solar System; physical features of Earth)------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3
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Science Homework for the
TIMSS Class
Question 20 asks about science homework for the
eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
20
A. How often do you usually assign science
homework to the students in this class?
Science Assessment of the
TIMSS Class
Questions 21 - 22 ask about science assessment
for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
21
Fill in one circle only.
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
A Lot
I do not assign science
homework---- 1
Some
(Go to question 21)
None
Less than once a week---- 2
a) Observing students
as they work -------------------- 1 2 3
1 or 2 times a week---- 3
3 or 4 times a week---- 4
b) Asking students to answer
questions during class ---------- 1 2 3
Every day---- 5
c) Short, regular written
assessments -------------------- 1 2 3
B. When you assign science homework to the
students in this class, about how many minutes
do you usually assign? (Consider the time it
would take an average student in your class.)
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit
tests or exams)------------------ 1 2 3
e) Long-term projects ------------ 1
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15 minutes or less---- 1
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31–60 minutes---- 3
61–90 minutes---- 4
2 3
About how often do eighth-grade students in this
class take science tests on computers or tablets?
Fill in one circle only.
More than once a month---- 1
More than 90 minutes---- 5
C. How often do you do the following with the
science homework assignments for this class?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Always or almost always
Sometimes
Once a month---- 2
Twice a year --- 3
Once a year or less---- 4
Never --- 5
Never or
almost never
a) Correct assignments and
give feedback to students------ 1 2 3
b) Have students correct
their own homework----------- 1 2 3
c) Discuss the homework
in class -------------------------- 1 2 3
d) Monitor whether or not the
homework was completed----- 1 2 3
e) Use the homework to
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A. In the past two years, have
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professional development
in any of the following?
B. Do you need
future professional
development in any
of the following?
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Fill in one circle
for each row.
Yes
Yes
No
a) Science
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No
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b) Science pedagogy/
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1 2 --------------- 1 2
c) Science curriculum ------- 1 2 --------------- 1 2
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e) Improving students’
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inquiry skills ----------- 1
2 --------------- 1 2
f) Science assessment ------
1 2 --------------- 1 2
g) Addressing individual
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have you spent in formal in-service/professional
development (e.g., workshops, seminars)
for science?
Fill in one circle only.
None---- 1
Less than 6 hours---- 2
6–15 hours---- 3
16–35 hours---- 4
More than 35 hours---- 5
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Example 1
Do you go to school?
Fill in one oval only.
Yes--- 1
No--- 2
Example 2 is another kind of question you will find in this booklet.
Example 2
How often do you do these things?
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Every day
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every day
Once or
twice a
week
Once or
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Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
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a) Watching movies is fun ----------------- 1
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b) I like eating ice cream ------------------ 1
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c) I do not like waking up early --------- 1
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d) I enjoy doing chores --------------------- 1
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• Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.
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Girl --- 1
Boy --- 2
B. Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Fill in one oval only.
Yes, I am Hispanic or Latino --- 1
No, I am not Hispanic or Latino --- 2
C. Which of the following best describes you?
Fill in ovals for all that apply.
White --- 1
Black or African American --- 1
Asian --- 1
American Indian or Alaska Native --- 1
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander --- 1
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a) Month
b) Year
A
January----
2006---- 1
B
February----
2007---- 2
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March----
2008---- 3
D
April----
2009---- 4
E
May----
2010---- 5
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June----
2011---- 6
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July----
2012---- 7
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Other---- 8
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October----
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November----
December---- L
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English at home --1 If Always, please go to question 4
I almost always speak
English at home --2
I sometimes speak English
and sometimes speak
another language at home --3
I never speak
English at home --4
If Almost always, Sometimes, Never,
please go to question 3B
B. What language do you speak at home (other than English)?
Fill in one oval only.
Spanish --1
Other --2 Please specify ________________
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None or very few (0–10 books)---
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This shows 10 books
Enough to fill one shelf (11–25 books)---
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This shows 25 books
Enough to fill one bookcase
(26–100 books)---
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This shows 100 books
Enough to fill two bookcases
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Enough to fill three or more bookcases
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a) A computer or tablet -------------------------- 1
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b) Study desk/table for your use ------------- 1
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c) Your own room ---------------------------------- 1
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d) Internet connection --------------------------- 1
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Were your parents/guardians born in the United States
(“United States” includes the 50 states, its territories, the
District of Columbia, and U.S. military bases abroad.)
A. Parent/Guardian A
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Yes ---1
No ---2
I don’t know ---3
Not applicable ---4
B. Parent/Guardian B
- Fill in one oval only.
Yes ---1
No ---2
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Not applicable ---4
Were you born in the United States?
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a) Do you play on a sports team
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2
b) Do you often play a musical
instrument outside of school? ------------ 1
2
c) Are you studying something in a
class outside of school? --------------------- 1
2
d) Do you belong to a club outside of
school (like Boy/Girl Scouts,
4-H, or Boys and Girls Club)? ------------ 1
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Yes--- 1
No--- 2
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Have you ever repeated a grade in elementary school?
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Once every two weeks ---2
Once a month ---3
Once every two months ---4
Never or almost never ---5
B. How many days were you absent from school in the
last month?
- Fill in one oval only.
None ---1
1 or 2 days ---2
3 or 4 days ---3
5 to 10 days ---4
More than 10 days ---5
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Agree
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Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I like being in school ------------------- 1
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b) I feel safe when I am at school ------ 1
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c) I feel like I belong at this school ---- 1
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a) Made fun of me or
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Some lessons--- 3
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c) Mathematics is boring ------------------ 1
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Disagree
a lot
a little
a little
a lot
a) I know what my teacher expects
me to do ------------------------------------- 1
2
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4
b) My teacher is easy to understand --- 1
2
3
4
c) My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
d) My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics ------------------------------- 1
2
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e) My teacher does a variety of
things to help us learn ------------------ 1
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3
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b) There is disruptive noise --------------- 1
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c) It is too disorderly for
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d) My teacher has to wait a
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a little
a little
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a) I usually do well in mathematics ---- 1
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b) Mathematics is harder for me
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c) I am just not good at mathematics - 1
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d) I learn things quickly
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2
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e) Mathematics makes me nervous ---- 1
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f) I am good at working out difficult
mathematics problems ----------------- 1
2
3
4
g) My teacher tells me I am good
at mathematics --------------------------- 1
2
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Agree Agree Disagree
Disagree
a lot
a little
a little
a lot
a) I enjoy learning science ---------------- 1
2
3
4
b) I wish I did not have to
study sceince ------------------------------ 1
2
3
4
c) Science is boring -------------------------- 1
2
3
4
d) I learn many interesting
things in science -------------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) I like science ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
f) I look forward to learning science
in school ------------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
g) Science teaches me how things in
the world work ---------------------------- 1
2
3
4
h) I like to do science experiments ----- 1
2
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Agree Agree Disagree
Disagree
a lot
a little
a little
a lot
a) I usually do well in science ------------ 1
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About as hard as other tests --- 2
Harder than other tests --- 3
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Not as hard as on other tests --- 1
About as hard as on other tests --- 2
Harder than on other tests --- 3
Much harder than on other tests --- 4
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How important was it to you to do well on this test?
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Not very important --- 1
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Important --- 3
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Do you go to school?
Fill in one oval only.
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Yes--- •
No--- 2
Example 2
How often do you do these things?
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Every day
or almost
every day
Once or
twice a
week
Once or
twice a
month
1
a) I talk with my friends --------------- •
2
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What do you think? Tell how much you agree with these
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Fill in only one oval for each row.
Agree
a lot
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) Watching movies is fun ----------------- 1
2
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3
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b) I like eating ice cream ------------------ 1
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c) I do not like waking up early --------- 1
2
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d) I enjoy doing chores --------------------- 1
2
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• Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.
• Fill in the oval next to or under your answer.
• If you decide to change your answer, completely erase your first choice.
Then, fill in the oval next to or under your new answer.
• Ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to
answer.
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Girl --- 1
Boy --- 2
B. Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Fill in one oval only.
Yes, I am Hispanic or Latino --- 1
No, I am not Hispanic or Latino --- 2
C. Which of the following best describes you?
Fill in oval(s) for all that apply.
White --- 1
Black or African American --- 1
Asian --- 1
American Indian or Alaska Native --- 1
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander --- 1
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a) Month
b) Year
A
January----
2001---- 1
B
February----
2002---- 2
C
March----
2003---- 3
D
April----
2004---- 4
E
May----
2005---- 5
F
June----
2006---- 6
G
July----
2007---- 7
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August----
2008---- 8
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September----
2009---- 9
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October----
Other---- 0
K
November----
December---- L
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Fill in one oval only.
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Always --1 If Always, please go to question 4
Almost always --2
Sometimes --3
Never --4
If Almost always, Sometimes, Never,
please go to question 3B
B. What language do you speak at home (other than English)?
Fill in one oval only.
Spanish --1
Other --2 Please specify ________________
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None or very few
(0–10 books)--- 1
Enough to fill one shelf
(11–25 books)--- 2
Enough to fill one bookcase
(26–100 books)--- 3
Enough to fill two bookcases
(101–200 books)--- 4
Enough to fill three or more bookcases
(more than 200)--- 5
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Do you have any of these things at your home?
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Yes No
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c) Your own room ------------------------------- 1
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d) Internet connection ------------------------- 1
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e) Your own cell phone ------------------------ 1
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f) A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation,
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g) VCR, DVD, or Blu-ray player ----------- 1
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Parent/Guardian A. If you have two parents/guardians, choose one for
Parent/Guardian A and the other for Parent/Guardian B.
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What is the highest level of education completed by your
parents/guardians?
A. Parent/Guardian A
Fill in one oval only.
Less than high school--- 1
Some high school--- 2
High school graduate--- 3
Associate’s degree (2-year college program)--- 4
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)--- 5
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)--- 6
Doctorate (Ph.D., or Ed.D.)--- 7
I don’t know--- 8
Not applicable--- 9
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What is the highest level of education completed by your
parents/guardians?
B. Parent/Guardian B
Fill in one oval only.
Less than high school--- 1
Some high school--- 2
High school graduate--- 3
Associate’s degree (2-year college program)--- 4
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)--- 5
Master’s degree or professional
degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)--- 6
Doctorate (Ph.D., or Ed.D.)--- 7
I don’t know--- 8
Not applicable--- 9
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Finish middle school ---1
Finish high school ---2
Finish Associate’s degree
(2-year college program) ---3
Finish Bachelor’s degree
(4-year college program) ---4
Finish Master’s degree or
professional degree (MD,
DDS, lawyer, minister) ---5
Finish Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) ---6
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- Fill in one oval only.
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Were your parents/guardians born in the United States? (“United
States” includes the 50 states, its territories, the District of
Columbia, and U.S. military bases abroad.)
A. Parent/Guardian A
- Fill in one oval only.
Yes ---1
No ---2
I don’t know ---3
Not applicable ---4
B. Parent/Guardian B
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No --- 2
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B. If you were not born in the United States, how old
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5 to 10 years old --- 2
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a) Do you play on a sports team
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2
b) Do you often play a musical
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2
c) Are you studying something in a
class outside of school? -------------------- 1
2
d) Do you belong to a club outside of
school (like Boy/Girl Scouts,
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In this school year, are you preparing for or have you
participated in any of the following activities?
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Yes No
a) Science fair ------------------------------------ 1
2
b) Science club ----------------------------------- 1
2
c) Science competition ------------------------ 1
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Once a week --- 1
Once every two weeks --- 2
Once a month --- 3
Once every two months --- 4
Never or almost never --- 5
B. How many days were you absent from school in the last
month?
Fill in one oval only.
None --- 1
1 or 2 days --- 2
3 or 4 days --- 3
5 to 10 days --- 4
More than 10 days --- 5
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Have you ever repeated a grade?
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Yes No
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every day Sometimes Never
a) I feel tired ------------------------------------ 1
2
3
4
b) I feel hungry---------------------------------- 1
2
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Do you use the Internet to do any of the following tasks
for schoolwork (including classroom tasks, homework,
studying outside of class)?
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Yes
No
a) Access the textbook or other
course materials -------------------------- 1
2
b) Access assignments posted
online by my teacher -------------------- 1
2
c) Collaborate with classmates
on assignments or projects ------------ 1
2
d) Communicate with the teacher ------ 1
2
e) Find information, articles, or tutorials
to aid in understanding mathematics
or science ------------------------------------ 1
2
f) Access learning games or activities
related to mathematics or science --- 1
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2
3
4
b) I feel safe when I am at school ------- 1
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c) I feel like I belong at this school ----- 1
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4
d) Teachers at my school are
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Once or
A few
once a
twice a
times a
week month year
Never
a) Said mean things about my
physical appearance
(e.g., my hair, my size) ------------------ 1
2
3
4
b) Spread lies about me -------------------- 1
2
3
4
c) Shared my secrets with others ------- 1
2
3
4
d) Refused to talk to me ------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) Insulted a member of my family ---- 1
2
3
4
f) Stole something from me -------------- 1
2
3
4
g) Made me do things I
didn’t want to do -------------------------- 1
2
3
4
h) Sent me nasty or hurtful messages
online ---------------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
i) Shared nasty or hurtful things
about me online --------------------------- 1
2
3
4
j) Shared embarrassing photos
of me ----------------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
k) Threatened me ---------------------------- 1
2
3
4
l) Physically hurt me ----------------------- 1
2
3
4
m) Excluded me from their
group (e.g., parties, messaging) ------ 1
2
3
4
n) Damaged something of
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About half the lessons--- 2
Some lessons--- 3
Never--- 4
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Agree Agree Disagree
Disagree
a lot
a little
a little
a lot
a) I enjoy learning mathematics -------- 1
2
3
4
b) I wish I did not have to
study mathematics ---------------------- 1
2
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4
c) Mathematics is boring ------------------ 1
2
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4
d) I learn many interesting
things in mathematics ------------------ 1
2
3
4
e) I like mathematics ----------------------- 1
2
3
4
f) I like any schoolwork that
involves numbers ------------------------ 1
2
3
4
g) I like to solve
mathematics problems ----------------- 1
2
3
4
h) I look forward to
mathematics class ----------------------- 1
2
3
4
i) Mathematics is one of
my favorite subjects --------------------- 1
2
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How much do you agree with these statements about
your mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Agree
a lot
P
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I know what my teacher
expects me to do -------------------------- 1
2
3
4
b) My teacher is easy to understand --- 1
2
3
4
c) My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
d) My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) My teacher does a variety of
things to help us learn ------------------ 1
2
3
4
f) My teacher links new lessons
to what I already know ----------------- 1
2
3
4
g) My teacher explains a topic again
when we don’t understand------------- 1
2
3
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How often do these things happen in your
mathematics lessons?
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4
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Every or About
almost half
every the Some
lesson lessons lessons Never
a) Students don’t listen to
what the teacher says ------------------ 1
2
3
4
b) There is disruptive noise --------------- 1
2
3
4
c) It is too disorderly for
students to work well-------------------- 1
2
3
4
d) My teacher has to wait a
long time for students to
quiet down ---------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) Students interrupt the teacher ------ 1
2
3
4
f) My teacher has to keep telling
us to follow the classroom rules ----- 1
2
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How much do you agree with these statements about
mathematics?
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Agree Agree Disagree
Disagree
a lot
a little
a little
a lot
P
a) I usually do well in mathematics ---- 1
2
3
4
b) Mathematics is more difficult
for me than for many of
my classmates ----------------------------- 1
2
3
4
c) Mathematics is not one of
my strengths ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
d) I learn things quickly
in mathematics --------------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) Mathematics makes me
nervous -------------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
f) I am good at working out
difficult mathematics problems ------ 1
2
3
4
g) My teacher tells me I am good at
mathematics ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
h) Mathematics is harder for me
than any other subject ------------------ 1
2
3
4
i) Mathematics makes me
confused ------------------------------------- 1
2
3
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- Fill in only one oval for each row.
Agree Agree Disagree
Disagree
a little
a little
a lot
a lot
a) I think learning mathematics will
help me in my daily life --------------- 1
2
3
4
b) I need mathematics to learn other
school subjects --------------------------- 1
2
3
4
c) I need to do well in mathematics
to get into the college or university
of my choice ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
d) I need to do well in mathematics
to get the job I want -------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) I would like a job that involves
using mathematics --------------------- 1
2
3
4
f) It is important to learn about
mathematics to get ahead
in the world ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
g) Learning mathematics will
give me more job opportunities
when I am an adult --------------------- 1
2
3
4
h) My parents think that it is
important that I do well in
mathematics ------------------------------ 1
2
3
4
i) It is important to do well in
mathematics ------------------------------ 1
2
3
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In science lessons, how often does your teacher ask you
to conduct science experiments?
At least once a week --- 1
Once or twice a month --- 2
A few times a year --- 3
P
- Fill in one oval only.
Never --- 4
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1
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Agree Agree Disagree
Disagree
a lot
a little
a little
a lot
a) I enjoy learning science ---------------- 1
2
3
4
b) I wish I did not have to study
science --------------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
c) Science is boring -------------------------- 1
2
3
4
d) I learn many interesting
things in science -------------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) I like science ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
f) I look forward to learning
science in school -------------------------- 1
2
3
4
g) Science teaches me how things
in the world work ------------------------ 1
2
3
4
h) I like to conduct science
experiments -------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
i) Science is one of my
favorite subjects -------------------------- 1
2
3
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your science lessons?
- Fill in only one oval for each row.
Agree
a lot
P
Agree
a little
Disagree Disagree
a little
a lot
a) I know what my teacher
expects me to do ------------------------- 1
2
3
4
b) My teacher is easy to understand --1
2
3
4
c) My teacher has clear answers to
my questions ------------------------------ 1
2
3
4
d) My teacher is good at explaining
science ------------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) My teacher does a variety of
things to help us learn ----------------- 1
2
3
4
f) My teacher links new lessons to
what I already know ------------------- 1
2
3
4
g) My teacher explains a topic
again when we don’t understand --- 1
2
3
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1
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Agree Agree Disagree
Disagree
a lot
a little
a little
a lot
a) I usually do well in science ------------ 1
2
3
4
b) Science is more difficult for me
than for many of my classmates ----- 1
2
3
4
c) Science is not one of
my strengths ------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
d) I learn things quickly
in science ----------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) I am good at working out
difficult science problems -------------- 1
2
3
4
f) My teacher tells me I am good
at science ----------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
g) Science is harder for me than
any other subject ------------------------- 1
2
3
4
h) Science makes me confused ----------- 1
2
3
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How much do you agree with these statements about
science?
4
2
1
- Fill in only one oval for each row.
Agree Agree Disagree
Disagree
a little
a little
a lot
a lot
P
a) I think learning science will help
me in my daily life ---------------------- 1
2
3
4
b) I need science to learn other
school subjects --------------------------- 1
2
3
4
c) I need to do well in science to get
into the college or university of
my choice ---------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
d) I need to do well in science to get
the job I want ---------------------------- 1
2
3
4
e) I would like a job that involves
using science ------------------------------ 1
2
3
4
f) It is important to learn about
science to get ahead in
the world ----------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
g) Learning science will give me
more job opportunities when
I am an adult ----------------------------- 1
2
3
4
h) My parents think that it is
important that I do well in
science -------------------------------------- 1
2
3
4
i) It is important to do well
in science ---------------------------------- 1
2
3
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following subjects?
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Less
3 or 4
1 or 2
than
Every times times once
day
a week
a week
a week
Never
a) Mathematics ----------------- 1
2
3
4
5
b) Science ------------------------- 1
2
3
4
5
B. When your teacher gives you homework in the following
subjects, about how many minutes do you usually spend
on your homework?
Fill in only one oval for each row.
My teacher
never
gives me More
homework
1-15 16-30 31-60 61-90 than 90
in...
minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes
a) Mathematics --- 1
2
3
4
5
6
b) Science ----------- 1
2
3
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A. During the last 12 months, have you attended
extra lessons or tutoring not provided by the school in the
following subjects?
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Yes, to
Yes, to
excel in
keep up
class
in class
No
a) Mathematics ---------------------------------- 1
2
3
b) Science ------------------------------------------ 1
2
3
B. For how many of the last 12 months have you attended
extra lessons or tutoring?
Fill in only one oval for each row.
Did not
Less than 4-8
More than
attend
4 months months
8 months
P
a) Mathematics -------------------- 1
2
3
4
b) Science ---------------------------- 1
2
3
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How hard was this test compared to most other
tests you have taken this year in school?
7
4
2
1
Fill in one oval only.
Easier than other tests --- 1
About as hard as other tests --- 2
Harder than other tests --- 3
Much harder than other tests --- 4
32
How hard did you try on this test compared to how
hard you tried on most other tests you have taken
this year in school?
Fill in one oval only.
Not as hard as on other tests --- 1
About as hard as on other tests --- 2
Harder than on other tests --- 3
Much harder than on other tests --- 4
33
How important was it to you to do well on this test?
Fill in one oval only.
Not very important --- 1
Somewhat important --- 2
Important --- 3
P
Very important --- 4
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Thank you for filling out the questionnaire!
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Questionnaires
Final U.S. adaptations to the final TIMSS 2019 Main Study international background questionnaires for
grades 4 and 8 are listed in this document. These adaptations, which are similar to the adaptations for
TIMSS 2015, were approved by OMB in draft form in the previous OMB package (#1850-0695 v.14).
These U.S. adaptations have now been approved by IEA. The final U.S. versions of the TIMSS 2019 Main
Study background questionnaires are included in Appendix C.1.
TIMSS 2019 - School questionnaires................................................................................................................. 142
U.S. adaptations in both grades 4 and 8 school background questionnaires:............................................. 142
TIMSS 2019 - Teacher questionnaires .............................................................................................................. 146
U.S. adaptations in both grades 4 and 8 teacher background questionnaires: .......................................... 146
U.S. adaptations in the 8 math teacher background questionnaire only: ..................................................... 148
U.S. adaptations in the 8 science teacher background questionnaire only: ................................................. 148
TIMSS 2019 - Student questionnaires .............................................................................................................. 150
U.S. adaptations in both grades 4 and 8 student background questionnaires: .......................................... 150
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TIMSS 2019 - School questionnaires
U.S. adaptations in both grades 4 and 8 school background questionnaires:
1. Adapts international question:
ScQ01 – What is the total enrollment of students in your school as of ?
to
What is the total enrollment of students in your school as of April 1, 2019
2. Adapts international question:
ScQ02 - What is the total enrollment of students in your school as
of ?
to
What is the total enrollment of fourth-grade/eighth-grade students in your school as of April 1,
2019?
3. Adapts international field in the question
ScQ05 - Approximately what percentage of students in your school have as
their native language?
to
Approximately what percentage of students in your school have English as their native
language?
4. Adds an entirely new national question:
ScQ04- Around the 1st of October 2018, what percentage of students at this school were eligible
to receive free or reduced-price lunches through the National School Lunch Program?
With response options:
_________ percentage of students
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Write in a number.
5. Adds an entirely new national question:
ScQ06- Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been identified as
limited-English proficient (LEP)/English language learners (ELL)?
With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. 0%
2. 1-5%
3. 6-10%
4. 11-25%
5. 26-50%
6. 51-75%
7. 76-90%
8. Over 90%
6. Adds an entirely new national question:
ScQ07- What type of school is this?
With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. Regular public school
2. A regular public school with a magnet program
3. A magnet school or school with a special program emphasis (e.g., Montessori, science/math
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school)
4. Special education: a school that primarily serves students with disabilities
5. Alternative: a school designed to address the needs of students, typically at risk of
educational failure, which cannot be met in regular schools
6. Vocational
7. Charter school
8. Private (independent)
9. Private (religiously affiliated)
10. Other
7.
Adds an entirely new national question:
ScQ09-Which best characterizes the average income level of the school’s immediate area?
With response options:
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Fill in one circle only.
1. High
2. Medium
3. Low
8. Recodes answer response option from “minutes” to “hours and minutes:”
ScQ-10- What is the total instructional time, excluding breaks, in a typical day?
_______hours __________minutes
Write in the number of hours and minutes per day
9. Adds entirely new national questions and national answer dimensions.
ScQ21a (grade 4); ScQ-22/23a (grade 8) – In your school, are any of the following used to evaluate
the practice of (fourth grade/eighth grade mathematics/eighth grade science) teachers?
Observations by the principal or senior staff
ScQ21b (grade 4); ScQ-22/23b (grade 8) – In your school, are any of the following used to evaluate
the practice of (fourth grade/eighth grade mathematics/eighth grade science) teachers?
Observations by inspectors or other persons external to the school
ScQ21c (grade 4); ScQ-22/23c (grade 8) – In your school, are any of the following used to evaluate
the practice of (fourth grade/eighth grade mathematics/eighth grade science) teachers?
Student achievement
ScQ21d (grade 4); ScQ-22/23d (grade 8) – In your school, are any of the following used to evaluate
the practice of (fourth grade/eighth grade mathematics/eighth grade science) teachers?
Teacher peer review
With response options: Yes/No
10. Changes wording of question with placement of word, “altogether” from end of sentence to the
middle.
ScQ23 (grade 4); ScQ24 (grade 8)- By the end of this school year, how many years altogether will
you have been a principal?
__________years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
11. Adapts international categories:
ScQ25 (grade 4), ScQ26 (grade 8) - What is the highest level of formal education you have
completed?
Did not complete
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Did not complete Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)
Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
12. Adapts international categories:
ScQ26 (grade 4), ScQ27 (grade 8) - Do you hold the following qualifications or credentials in
educational leadership?
a)
b)
c)
to
a) Principal Certification
b) Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
c) Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
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TIMSS 2019 - Teacher questionnaires
U.S. adaptations in both grades 4 and 8 teacher background questionnaires:
13. Adds an entirely new national question:
TQG01 - What year did you start teaching?
With response options:
__________
Please write in a year.
14. Changes wording of question by replacing “By the end” with “At the end.”
TQM/TQS2- At the end of this school year, how many years altogether will you have taught
altogether?
__________years
Please round to the nearest whole number.
15. Adapts international categories:
TQ05 - What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
Did not complete
to
Did not complete high school
High school graduate
Associate’s degree (2-year college program)
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)
Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
16. Adapts international question:
TQ6A - During your education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?
to
During your college or university education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?
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17. Adapts international category
TQ6Ae (Grade 4), TQ12
changed to “English”
18. Adapts to country-specific phrase for “ education”
TQG6A - Changed to “college or university”
19. Adds instructions to sections in the teacher questionnaire.
Grade 4
Questions 15-16 ask about mathematics instruction for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS
class.
Questions 17-18 ask about calculator and computer use for teaching mathematics to the fourthgrade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 19 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to
the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 20 asks about mathematics homework for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS
class.
Questions 25-26 ask about science instruction for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 27 asks about computer use for teaching science to the fourth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.
Question 28 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to the
fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 29 asks about science homework for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Questions 30-31 asks about science assessment for the fourth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Grade 8
Questions 11-14 ask about instruction for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Questions 15-17 ask about mathematics instruction for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS
class.
Questions 18-19 ask about calculator and computer use for teaching mathematics to the eighthgrade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 20 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to
the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 21 asks about mathematics homework for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS
class.
Questions 22-23 asks about mathematics assessment for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS
class.
Questions 11-14 ask about instruction for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Questions 15-17 ask about science instruction for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 18 asks about computer use for teaching science to the eighth-grade students in the
TIMSS class.
Question 19 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to the
eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
Question 20 asks about science homework for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
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Questions 21-22 asks about science assessment for the eighth-grade students in the TIMSS class.
20. Removes “etc.” from “(e.g., workshops, seminars)”
TM24 and TQ33 (grade 4); TM25 and TQS24 (grade 8)-In the past two years, how many hours in
total have you spent in formal in-service/professional development (e.g., workshops, seminars)
for science?
Fill in one circle only.
1. None
2. Less than 6 hours
3. 6–15 hours
4. 16–35 hours
5. More than 35 hours
U.S. adaptations in the 8 math teacher background questionnaire only:
21. Adds an entirely new national question:
TQM17 - Which best describes the mathematics course you are teaching to the class with the
TIMSS students?
With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. Basic or general eighth-grade math (not algebra or pre-algebra)
2. Pre-algebra or introduction to algebra
3.Two-year pre-algebra
4. Algebra I (one-year course)
5. Algebra I (first year of a two-year Algebra I course)
6. Algebra I (second year of two-year Algebra I course)
7. Geometry
8. Algebra II
9. Integrated or sequential math
10. Other math class
U.S. adaptations in the 8 science teacher background questionnaire only:
22. Adds an entirely new national question:
TQS17 - Which best describes the science course you are teaching to the class with the TIMSS
students?
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With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. General science (several content areas of science taught separately)
2. Integrated science (several content areas of science combined and taught together
throughout the year)
3. Life science (e.g., biology, ecosystems, human health)
4. Physical science (e.g., physics or chemistry)
5. Earth science (e.g., geology, Earth and the solar system, fossils)
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TIMSS 2019 - Student questionnaires
U.S. adaptations in both grades 4 and 8 student background questionnaires:
23. Changes wording of Example 3
If you decide to change your answer, draw an X through your first answer, like this: X. Then, fill
in the circle next to or under your new answer.
to
If you decide to change your answer, completely erase your first choice. Then, fill in the oval
next to or under your new answer.
24. Adds an entirely new national question:
SQG-01b - Are you Hispanic or Latino?
With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. Yes, I am Hispanic or Latino
2. No, I am not Hispanic or Latino
25. Adds an entirely new national question:
SQG-01c - Which of the following best describes you?
With response options:
Fill in oval(s) for all that apply.
1. White
2. Black or African American
3. Asian
4. American Indian or Alaska Native
5. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
26. Adds “If” directions for both grades and categories wording changed for grade 8 only Also adapts
to “English”
SQG-03A-How often do you speak English at home?
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Fill in one circle only.
1. Always
If Always, please go to question 4.
2. Almost always
3. Sometimes
4. Never
If Almost always, Sometimes, Never, please go to question 3B
27. Adds an entirely new national question:
SQG-03B - What language do you speak at home (other than English)?
With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. Spanish
2. Other Please specify _________
28. Changes response option text from “mobile phone” to “cell phone.”
SQG-05e-Do you have any of these things at your home?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
1. Yes
2. No
Your own cell phone
29. Adapts international field of
SQG-06, SQG-07 - Changed “” to “the United States”
30. Adds text to define United States:
SQG-06a (grade 4); SQG-08 (grade 8) - Were your parents/guardians born in the United States?
(“United States” includes the 50 states, its territories, the District of Columbia, and U.S. military
bases abroad)
With response options: yes/no
31. Adapts international ISCED categories
SQG-06 (grade 8) - What is the highest level of education completed by your
?
Some or did
not go to school
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I don’t know
Not applicable
to
Less than high school
Some high school
High school graduate
Associate’s degree (2-year college program)
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)
Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
Doctorate (Ph.D., or Ed.D.)
I don’t know
Not applicable
32. Adapts international ISCED categories
SQG-07 (grade 8) - How far in your education do you expect to go?
Finish
Finish
Finish
Finish
Finish
Finish
to
Finish middle school
Finish high school
Finish Associate’s degree (2-year college program)
Finish Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program)
Finish Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister)
Finish Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
33. Adds entirely new questions and national response categories:
SQG-08a (grade 4); SQG-10a (grade 8) - The following questions ask about activities you do outside
of school.
Do you play on a sports team outside of school?
SQG-08b (grade 4); SQG-10b (grade 8) - The following questions ask about activities you do outside
of school.
Do you often play a musical instrument outside of school?
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SQG-08c (grade 4); SQG-10c (grade 8) - The following questions ask about activities you do outside
of school.
Are you studying something in a class outside of school?
SQG-08d (grade 4); SQG-10d (grade 8) - The following questions ask about activities you do outside
of school.
Do you belong to a club outside of school (like Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, or Boys and Girls Club)?
With response options: yes/no
34. Adds an entirely new national question:
SQG-9 (grade 4) Are you preparing for or have you participated in a science club, a science fair, or a
science competition?
SQG-11 (grade 8) In this school year, are you preparing for or have you participated in any of the
following activities?
a) Science fair
b) Science club
c) Science competition?
With response options: yes/no
35. Adds an entirely new national question:
SQG-11b (grade 4); SQG-12b (grade 8) - How many days were you absent from school in the last
month?
With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. None
2. 1 or 2 days
3. 3 or 4 days
4. 5 to 10 days
5. More than 10 days
36. Adds entirely new national questions and national category responses:
SQG-10 (grade 4) - Have you ever repeated a grade? In elementary school
SQG-13 (grade 8) – Have you ever repeated a grade? In middle or junior high school
With response options:
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Yes/No
37. Adds a new national category response:
SQG-05f; SQG-05g - Do you have any of these things at your home?
With response option:
A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation, Wii, Xbox)
VCR, DVD, or Blu-ray player
38. Adapts category:
SQG-23c (grade 8); SQG-28c (grade 8)
adapted to “college or university”
39. Adds an entirely new national question:
SQMS-24 (grade 4); SQG-31 (grade 8) - How hard was this test compared to most other tests you
have taken this year in school?
With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. Easier than other tests
2. About as hard as other tests
3. Harder than other tests
4. Much harder than other tests
40. Adds an entirely new national question:
SQMS-25 (grade 4); SQG-32 (grade 8) - How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard
you tried on most other tests you have taken this year in school?
With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. Not as hard as on other tests
2. About as hard as on other tests
3. Harder than on other tests
4. Much harder than on other tests
41. Adds an entirely new national question:
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SQMS-26 (grade 4); SQG-33 (grade 8) - How important was it to you to do well on this test?
With response options:
Fill in one circle only.
1. Not very important
2. Somewhat important
3. Important
4. Very important
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APPENDIX C.3: SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM TIMSS 2019 INTERNATIONAL
FIELD TEST QUESTIONNAIRES TO INTERNATIONAL MAIN STUDY
QUESTIONNAIRES
The International Association for the Evaluation of Education Achievement (IEA) released the final
international versions of the TIMSS 2019 main study questionnaires. This appendix, Appendix C.3, lists the
changes that were made to the final TIMSS 2019 international main study questionnaires from the
international field test questionnaires. Appendix C.1 provides the final U.S. adapted versions of the TIMSS
2019 main study questionnaires, and appendix C.2 provides the final U.S. adaptations to the international
versions of the TIMSS 2019 main study questionnaires, which were approved by IEA.
The changes detailed in this appendix (C.3) are listed first by grade, then by questionnaire (e.g., school
principal, teacher, and student), and lastly by the three types of changes made: new TIMSS items; deleted
TIMSS items; and revisions to TIMSS item wording (made for the TIMSS 2019 main study administration).
Straightforward adaptations of U.K. English to American English (e.g., favourite to favorite; adding a
comma after “e.g.”; or removal of ® registered trademark symbols) were applied throughout each
questionnaire and are not included in the tables below.
Note: There are no changes to Appendix C.3 since OMB # 1850-0695 v.14.
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APPENDIX C.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Summary of Changes from TIMSS 2019 International Field Test to TIMSS 2019 International Main Study
Principal, Teacher, and Student Questionnaire Items
Contents
A. Principal Questionnaire – Grade 4.......................................................................................... 158
1. New Items ........................................................................................................................................... 158
2. Deleted Items (entire stem) ................................................................................................................ 158
3. Revised Items ..................................................................................................................................... 158
B. Teacher Questionnaire – Grade 4 ........................................................................................... 159
1. New Items ........................................................................................................................................... 159
2. Deleted Items (entire stem) ................................................................................................................ 159
3. Revised Items ..................................................................................................................................... 159
C. Student Questionnaire – Grade 4 ............................................................................................ 163
1. Revised Items ..................................................................................................................................... 163
D. Principal Questionnaire – Grade 8.......................................................................................... 164
1. New Items ........................................................................................................................................... 164
2. Deleted Items (entire stem) ................................................................................................................ 164
3. Revised Items ..................................................................................................................................... 164
E. Teacher Math Questionnaire – Grade 8 .................................................................................. 165
1. New Items ........................................................................................................................................... 165
2. Deleted Items (entire stem) ................................................................................................................ 165
3. Revised Items ..................................................................................................................................... 165
F. Teacher Science Questionnaire – Grade 8 .............................................................................. 168
1. New Items ........................................................................................................................................... 168
2. Deleted Items (entire stem) ................................................................................................................ 168
3. Revised Items ..................................................................................................................................... 168
G. Student Questionnaire – Grade 8 ............................................................................................ 170
1.New Items ............................................................................................................................................ 170
2. Revised Items ..................................................................................................................................... 170
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A. Principal Questionnaire – Grade 4
1. New Items
Item #
Q11
Added Text/Item
Does your school have classroom libraries?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes
No
2. Deleted Items (entire stem)
Item
Number
Q9B
Deleted Item
Approximately how many titles of magazines and other periodicals (print) does your school library have?
Fill in one circle only.
0
1–5
6–10
11–30
5. 31 or more
3. Revised Items
2019 FT Final International Version
Item #
Original Item
Q09A
If Yes,
Approximately how many books (print)
with different titles does your school library
have (exclude magazines and periodicals)?
Fill in one circle only.
250 or fewer
251–500
501–2,000
2,001–5,000
5,001–10,000
More than 10,000
2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Revised Item
Q10B
Note: Answer options changed.
If Yes,
Approximately how many books (print) with
different titles does your school library have
(exclude magazines and periodicals)?
Fill in one circle only.
2,000 books or fewer
More than 2,000 books
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B. Teacher Questionnaire – Grade 4
1. New Items
Item #
Added Text/Item
TQM-09B
Do you need future professional development in any of the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
TQS-08B
Mathematics pedagogy/instruction
Mathematics curriculum
Integrating technology into mathematics instruction
Improving students’ critical thinking or problem solving skills
Mathematics assessment
Addressing individual students’ needs
Do you need future professional development in any of the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Science content
Science pedagogy/instruction
Science curriculum
Integrating technology into science instruction
Improving students’ critical thinking or inquiry skills
Science assessment
Addressing individual students’ needs
Integrating science with other subjects (e.g., mathematics, technology)
2. Deleted Items (entire stem)
Item #
Deleted Text/Item
TQM9
To what extent do you depend on assessment results?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
TQS8
A lot
Some
A little
None
a)
b)
c)
d)
To modify your instruction
To give grades
To report to parents
To determine the learning needs of each student
3. Revised Items
2019 FT Final International Version
2019 MS Final International Version
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Item #
Original Item
TQM02
Item #
Revised Item
TQM-02
Note: Three answer dimensions removed and
one added
In teaching mathematics to this class, how
often do you ask students to do the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
In teaching mathematics to this class, how
often do you ask students to do the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
a)
Listen to me explain new mathematics
content
Listen to me explain how to solve
problems
Memorize rules, procedures, and facts
Practice procedures on their own
Work problems (individually or with
peers) with my guidance
Work problems (individually or with
peers) while I am occupied by other
tasks
Work on problems for which there is no
immediately obvious method of solution
Work problems together in the whole
class with direct guidance from me
Work in mixed ability groups
Work in same ability groups
TQM04C
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
TQM04C
How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers during
mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
TQM-07
TQM-07
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in
mathematics?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
How often do you do activities on computers
during mathematics lessons to support
learning for:
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never
a)
b)
c)
d)
Practice skills and procedures
Look up ideas and information
Create data displays (e.g., charts, graphs)
Watch videos to learn how to solve
problems
Listen to me explain new mathematics
content
Listen to me explain how to solve
problems
Memorize rules, procedures, and facts
Practice procedures on their own
Apply what they have learned to new
problem situations on their own
Work problems together in the whole
class with direct guidance from me
Work in mixed ability groups
Work in same ability groups
Note: Item stem and answer dimensions revised.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never
a)
b)
c)
d)
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
Whole class
Low-performing students
High-performing students
Students with special needs
Note: Response categories changed
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in
mathematics?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
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2019 FT Final International Version
2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Item #
Original Item
Revised Item
Major
Some
Little
None
A lot
Some
None
a) Observing students as they work
b) Asking students to answer questions
during class
c) Short, regular written assessments
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
a) Long-term projects
a) Observing students as they work
b) Asking students to answer questions
during class
c) Short, regular written assessments
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
e) Long-term projects
Note: Section Header changed
Preparation to Teach Mathematics
TQM-10
Professional Development to Teach
Mathematics
TQM09A
Note: Removed “information” from an answer
dimension
In the past two years, have you participated in
professional development in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
Mathematics content
Mathematics pedagogy/instruction
Mathematics curriculum
Integrating information technology into
mathematics instruction
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
problem solving skills
f) Mathematics assessment
g) Addressing individual students’ needs
TQS-03C
a)
b)
c)
d)
TQS-03C
How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers during
science lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never
a)
b)
c)
d)
Practice skills and procedures
Look up ideas and information
Create data displays (e.g., charts, graphs)
Watch videos to learn how to solve
Yes
No
Mathematics content
Mathematics pedagogy/instruction
Mathematics curriculum
Integrating technology into
mathematics instruction
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
problem solving skills
f) Mathematics assessment
g) Addressing individual students’ needs
Note: Item stem and answer dimensions revised.
How often do you do activities on computers
during science lessons to support learning
for:
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never
a)
b)
c)
d)
Whole class
Low-performing students
High-performing students
Students with special needs
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2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Item #
Revised Item
TQS-06
Note: Response categories changed
Original Item
problems
TQS-06
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Major
Some
Little
None
A lot
Some
None
a) Observing students as they work
b) Asking students to answer questions
during class
c) Short, regular written assessments
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
b) Long-term projects
a) Observing students as they work
b) Asking students to answer questions
during class
c) Short, regular written assessments
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
Long-term projects
Note: Section Header changed
Preparation to Teach Science
TQS-09
Professional Development to Teach Science
TQS-08A
Note: Removed “information” from an answer
dimension
In the past two years, have you participated in
professional development in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
Science content
Science pedagogy/instruction
Science curriculum
Integrating information technology into
science instruction
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills
f) Science assessment
g) Addressing individual students’ needs
h) Integrating science with other subjects
(e.g., mathematics, technology)
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
Science content
Science pedagogy/instruction
Science curriculum
Integrating technology into science
instruction
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills
f) Science assessment
g) Addressing individual students’ needs
h) Integrating science with other subjects
(e.g., mathematics, technology)
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C. Student Questionnaire – Grade 4
1. Revised Items
2019 FT Final International Version
Item #
Original Item
SQG-11
During this school year, how often have other
students from your school done any of the
following things to you (including through
texting or the Internet)?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Made fun of me or called me names
Left me out of their games or activities
Spread lies about me
Stole something from me
Damaged something of mine on
purpose
f) Hit or hurt me (e.g., shoving, hitting,
kicking)
g) Made me do things I didn’t want to do
h) Shared embarrassing information about
me
i) Threatened me
2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Revised Item
Note: Stem wording revised, two answer
SQG-11
dimensions added, and one reeworded
During this school year, how often have other
students from your school done any of the
following things to you, including through
texting or the Internet?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Made fun of me or called me names
Left me out of their games or activities
Spread lies about me
Stole something from me
Damaged something of mine on
purpose
f) Hit or hurt me (e.g., shoving, hitting,
kicking)
g) Made me do things I didn’t want to do
h) Sent me nasty or hurtful messages
online
i) Shared nasty or hurtful things about me
online
j) Shared embarrassing photos of me
online
k) Threatened me
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D. Principal Questionnaire – Grade 8
1. New Items
Item #
Q11
Added Text/Item
Does your school have classroom libraries?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes
No
2. Deleted Items (entire stem)
Item
Number
Q9B
Deleted Item
Approximately how many titles of magazines and other periodicals (print) does your school library have?
Fill in one circle only.
0
1–5
6–10
11–30
31 or more
3. Revised Items
2019 FT Final International Version
Item #
Original Item
Q09A
If Yes,
Approximately how many books (print)
with different titles does your school library
have (exclude magazines and periodicals)?
Fill in one circle only.
250 or fewer
251–500
501–2,000
2,001–5,000
5,001–10,000
More than 10,000
2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Original Item
Q09A
If Yes,
Approximately how many books (print) with
different titles does your school library have
(exclude magazines and periodicals)?
Fill in one circle only.
250 or fewer
251–500
501–2,000
2,001–5,000
5,001–10,000
More than 10,000
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E. Teacher Math Questionnaire – Grade 8
1. New Items
Item #
Added Text/Item
TQM-22B
Do you need future professional development in any of the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Mathematics pedagogy/instruction
Mathematics curriculum
Integrating technology into mathematics instruction
Improving students’ critical thinking or problem solving skills
Mathematics assessment
Addressing individual students’ needs
2. Deleted Items (entire stem)
Item #
Deleted Text/Item
TQM-22
To what extent do you depend on assessment results?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
A lot
Some
A little
None
a)
b)
c)
d)
To modify your instruction
To give grades
To report to parents
To determine the learning needs of each student
3. Revised Items
2019 FT Final International Version
2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Item #
Original Item
TQM-15
Note: Three answer dimensions removed and
two added
Original Item
TQM-15
In teaching mathematics to this class, how
often do you ask students to do the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
In teaching mathematics to this class, how
often do you ask students to do the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a)
a)
Listen to me explain new mathematics
content
Listen to me explain new mathematics
content
b) Listen to me explain how to solve
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2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Item #
Original Item
Original Item
b) Listen to me explain how to solve
problems
c) Memorize rules, procedures, and facts
d) Work problems (individually or with
peers) with my guidance
e) Work problems (individually or with
peers) while I am occupied by other
tasks
f) Work on problems for which there is
no immediately obvious method of
solution
g) Work problems together in the whole
class with direct guidance from me
h) Work in mixed ability groups
i)
Work in same ability groups
TQM-17C
problems
c) Memorize rules, procedures, and facts
d) Practice procedures on their own
e) Apply what they have learned to new
problem situations on their own
f) Work problems together in the whole
class with direct guidance from me
g) Work in mixed ability groups
h) Work in same ability groups
TQM17C
Note: Item stem, answer dimensions revised, and
two answer dimensions removed.
How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers during
mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
How often do you do activities on computers
during mathematics lessons to support
learning for:
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Practice skills and procedures
Look up ideas and information
Process and analyze data
Create data displays (e.g., charts,
graphs)
Create spreadsheets
Watch videos to learn how to solve
problems
TQM-20
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never
a)
b)
c)
d)
TQM-20
Whole class
Low-performing students
High-performing students
Students with special needs
Note: Response categories changed
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in
mathematics?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in
mathematics?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Major
Some
Little
None
a) Observing students as they work
b) Asking students to answer questions
during class
c) Short, regular written assessments
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
e) Long-term projects
A lot
Some
None
a) Observing students as they work
b) Asking students to answer questions
during class
c) Short, regular written assessments
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
c) Long-term projects
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2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Item #
Original Item
Original Item
Note: Section Header changed
Professional Development to Teach
Mathematics
Preparation to Teach Mathematics
TQM-23
TQM22A
Note: Removed “information” from an answer
dimension
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
a)
Mathematics content
Mathematics pedagogy/instruction
Mathematics curriculum
Integrating information technology
into mathematics instruction
Improving students’ critical thinking or
problem solving skills
Mathematics assessment
Addressing individual students’ needs
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Mathematics content
Mathematics pedagogy/instruction
Mathematics curriculum
Integrating technology into
mathematics instruction
Improving students’ critical thinking or
problem solving skills
Mathematics assessment
g) Addressing individual students’ needs
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F. Teacher Science Questionnaire – Grade 8
1. New Items
Item #
Added Text/Item
TQS-21B
Do you need future professional development in any of the following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Science content
Science pedagogy/instruction
Science curriculum
Integrating technology into science instruction
Improving students’ critical thinking or inquiry skills
Science assessment
Addressing individual students’ needs
2. Deleted Items (entire stem)
Item #
Deleted Text/Item
TQS-21
To what extent do you depend on assessment results?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
A lot
Some
A little
None
a)
b)
c)
d)
To modify your instruction
To give grades
To report to parents
To determine the learning needs of each student
3. Revised Items
2019 FT Final International Version
2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Item #
Revised Item
TQS-16C
Note: Item stem, answer dimensions revised, and
two dimensions removed..
Original Item
TQS-16C
How often do you have the students do the
following activities on computers during
science lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never
a) Practice skills and procedures
b) Look up ideas and information
c) Do scientific procedures or
experiments
d) Study natural phenomena through
How often do you do activities on computers
during science lessons to support learning
for:
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never
a)
b)
c)
d)
Whole class
Low-performing students
High-performing students
Students with special needs
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2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Item #
Revised Item
TQS-19
Note: Response categories changed
Original Item
e)
f)
simulations
Process and analyze data
Prepare reports and presentations
TQS-19
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
How much importance do you place on the
following assessment strategies in science?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Major
Some
Little
None
A lot
Some
None
a) Observing students as they work
b) Asking students to answer questions
during class
c) Short, regular written assessments
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
e) Long-term projects
a) Observing students as they work
b) Asking students to answer questions
during class
c) Short, regular written assessments
d) Longer tests (e.g., unit tests or exams)
e) Long-term projects
Note: Section Header changed
Preparation to Teach Science
TQS-22
Professional Development to Teach Science
TQS-21A
Note: Removed “information” from an answer
dimension
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
In the past two years, have you participated
in professional development in any of the
following?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
Science content
Science pedagogy/instruction
Science curriculum
Integrating information technology
into science instruction
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills
f) Science assessment
g) Addressing individual students’ needs
Integrating science with other subjects
(e.g., mathematics, technology)
Yes
No
a)
b)
c)
d)
Science content
Science pedagogy/instruction
Science curriculum
Integrating technology into science
instruction
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or
inquiry skills
f) Science assessment
g) Addressing individual students’ needs
Integrating science with other subjects
(e.g., mathematics, technology)
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G. Student Questionnaire – Grade 8
1. New Items
Item
Number
SQM-15
Added Text/Item
In mathematics lessons, how often do you work problems on your own?
Fill in one circle only.
SQM-18
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
How often do these things happen in your mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Every or almost every lesson
About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
SQIS-21
Students don’t listen to what the teacher says
There is disruptive noise
It is too disorderly for students to work well
My teacher has to wait a long time for students to quiet down
Students interrupt the teacher
My teacher has to keep telling us to follow the classroom rules
In science lessons, how often does your teacher ask you to conduct science experiments?
Fill in one circle only.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never
2. Revised Items
2019 FT Final International Version
Item #
Original Item
Q12
Do you use the Internet to do any of the
following tasks for schoolwork (including
classroom tasks, homework, studying outside
of class)?
Fill in one circle only.
a)
2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Revised Item
Note: Reworded two answer dimensions
Q12
Do you use the Internet to do any of the
following tasks for schoolwork (including
classroom tasks, homework, studying
outside of class)?
Fill in one circle only.
Yes
No
Access the textbook or other course
materials
b) Access assignments posted online by my
teacher
c) Collaborate with classmates on
assignments or projects
d) Communicate with the teacher
e) Find information, articles, or tutorials to
aid in understanding mathematics
Yes
No
a)
Access the textbook or other course
materials
b) Access assignments posted online by my
teacher
c) Collaborate with classmates on
assignments or projects
d) Communicate with the teacher
e) Find information, articles, or tutorials to
aid in understanding mathematics or
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Item #
Original Item
f) Find information, articles, or tutorials to
aid in understanding science
2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Revised Item
science
f) Access learning games or activities
related to mathematics or science
SQG-14
SQG-14
During this school year, how often have
other students from your school done any of
the following things to you, including
through texting or the Internet?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
Note: Added two dimensions and deleted two
dimensions
During this school year, how often have
other students from your school done any
of the following things to you, including
through texting or the Internet?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never
a) Made fun of my clothes
b) Said mean things about my physical
appearance (e.g., my hair, my size)
c) Spread lies about me
d) Shared my secrets with others
e) Refused to talk to me
f) Insulted a member of my family
g) Stole something from me
h) Made me do things I didn’t want to do
i) Shared embarrassing photos of me online
j) Sent me mean messages or emails
k) Threatened me
l) Physically hurt me
m) Excluded me from their group (e.g.,
parties, messaging)
n) Damaged something of mine on purpose
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
SQM-16
SQM-17
How much do you agree with these
statements about your mathematics lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
1. Agree a lot
2. Agree a little
3. Disagree a little
4. Disagree a lot
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Never
Said mean things about my physical
appearance (e.g., my hair, my size)
Spread lies about me
Shared my secrets with others
Refused to talk to me
Insulted a member of my family
Stole something from me
Made me do things I didn’t want to do
Sent me nasty or hurtful messages online
Shared nasty or hurtful things about me
online
Shared embarrassing photos of me online
Threatened me
Physically hurt me
Excluded me from their group (e.g.,
parties, messaging)
Damaged something of mine on purpose
Note: Deleted seven dimensions
How much do you agree with these
statements about your mathematics
lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
1. Agree a lot
2. Agree a little
3. Disagree a little
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Item #
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2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Revised Item
4. Disagree a lot
a) I know what my teacher expects me to do
b) My teacher is easy to understand
c) My teacher gives me interesting things to
do
d) My teacher has clear answers to my
questions
e) My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics
f) My teacher lets me show what I have
learned
g) My teacher does a variety of things to help
us learn
h) My teacher tells me how to do better when
I make a mistake
i) My teacher listens to what I have to say
j) My teacher links new lessons to what I
already know
k) My teacher explains a topic again when we
don’t understand
l) My teacher lets me explain why my
answer is correct
m) My teacher asks me to work on
mathematics problems on my own
n) My teacher asks us to discuss solutions to
problems with our classmates
SQIS-20
a) I know what my teacher expects me to do
b) My teacher is easy to understand
c) My teacher has clear answers to my
questions
d) My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics
e) My teacher does a variety of things to
help us learn
f) My teacher links new lessons to what I
already know
g) My teacher explains a topic again when
we don’t understand
SQIS-23
Note: Deleted seven dimensions
How much do you agree with these
statements about your science lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
1. Agree a lot
2. Agree a little
3. Disagree a little
4. Disagree a lot
How much do you agree with these
statements about your science lessons?
Fill in only one circle for each row.
1. Agree a lot
2. Agree a little
3. Disagree a little
4. Disagree a lot
a) I know what my teacher expects me to do
b) My teacher is easy to understand
c) My teacher gives me interesting things to
do
d) My teacher has clear answers to my
questions
e) My teacher is good at explaining
mathematics
f) My teacher lets me show what I have
learned
g) My teacher does a variety of things to help
us learn
h) My teacher tells me how to do better when
I make a mistake
i) My teacher listens to what I have to say
j) My teacher links new lessons to what I
already know
k) My teacher explains a topic again when we
don’t understand
l) My teacher lets me explain why my
answer is correct
m) My teacher asks me to conduct science
experiments
a) I know what my teacher expects me to do
b) My teacher is easy to understand
c) My teacher has clear answers to my
questions
d) My teacher is good at explaining science
e) My teacher does a variety of things to
help us learn
f) My teacher links new lessons to what I
already know
g) My teacher explains a topic again when
we don’t understand
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Item #
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n) My teacher encourages me to discuss the
results of our science experiments
2019 MS Final International Version
Item #
Revised Item
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