Appendix C1 : TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced 2015 Main Study Questionnaires
T he United States did not participate in the TIMSS 2015 field test at grades 4 and 8; therefore, the final international versions of TIMSS 2015 field test questionnaires are included here for review. The TIMSS 2015 main study questionnaires will be subsets of these final field test questionnaires, with possible edits and the addition of the U.S. ada ptations described in Appendix C2 and a small set of questions that were added during the international meeting of TIMSS national research coordinators in mid- Au gust, 2014, described in Appendix C3. The final U.S.-adapted TIMSS Advanced Field Test background questionnaires were submitted on January 31, 2014, as TIMSS:2015 Field Test and Recruitment for Field Test and Main Study – Final Questionnaire Versions Change Request (OMB# 1850-0695 v.4). These U.S. national versions reflect all U.S. adaptations that have been made to the final international field test versions of the TIMSS Advanced instruments. The student background questionnaires appear in the back of each student’s test booklet. Because the cognitive items must be kept secure, the two versions that appear here include a blank page after the cover of the student test booklet. This blank page replaces the entirety of the cognitive instrument. The international versions of the TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced 2015 main study questionnaires will be finalized in late September 2014. At that time, NCES will propose to the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) adaptions to the U.S. context (e.g., U.S. spelling and other conventions). The final (approved by IEA) TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced 2015 main study questionnaires including the U.S. adaptations will become available in October 2014, when NCES will submit them to OMB as a change request (83C). The following statements will appear on the front cover of each questionnaire (the phrase “ search existing data resources, gather the data needed ” will not be included on the student questionnaire): U.S. participation in this study is sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education, and authorized by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C., § 9543). Your responses are protected by federal statute (20 U.S.C., § 9573) and 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. 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 XX minutes per respondent
, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review th e information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s), suggestions for improving t he form, or comments or concerns regarding 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, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. OMB No. 1850-0695, Approval Expires xx/xx/2017.

APPENDIX C1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TIMSS 2015 Grades 4 and 8 Field Test Instruments TIMSS 2015 Grade 4 Student Questionnaire (International) 2 TIMSS 2015 Grade 8 Student Questionnaire (International) 22 TIMSS 2015 Grade 4 Teacher Questionnaire (International) 50 TIMSS 2015 Grade 8 Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire (International) 74 TIMSS 2015 Grade 8 Science Teacher Questionnaire (International) 94 TIMSS 2015 Grade 4 School Questionnaire (International) 114 TIMSS 2015 Grade 8 School Questionnaire (International) 126

TIMSS Advanced 2015 Grade 12 Field Test Instruments TIMSS Advanced 2015 Student Questionnaire: Advanced Mathematics (U.S. national version) 138 TIMSS Advanced 2015 Student Questionnaire: Physics (U.S. national version) 170 TIMSS Advanced 2015 Teacher Questionnaire: Advanced Mathematics (U.S. national version) 202 TIMSS Advanced 2015 Teacher Questionnaire: Physics (U.S. national version) 218 TIMSS Advanced 2015 School Questionnaire (U.S. national version) 234Identifi cation Label

© IEA, 2013 <TIMSS National Research Center Name> <Address> 

# <Grade 4> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY 

# Student Questionnaire

Field Test Version

### 1 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 2

In this booklet, you will fi nd questions about you and what you think. For each question, you should choose the answer you think is best.
Let us take a few minutes to practice the kinds of questions you will answer in this booklet.
Example 1 is one kind of question you will fi nd in this booklet.

Example 2 is another kind of question you will fi nd in this booklet. 

# Example 1 Do you go to school?

Fill one circle only.

Yes -- 

### A

No -- 

### A



# Example 2 How often do you do these things?

Fill one circle for each line.

Every day Once or Once or Never or or almost twice a twice a almost every day week month never

a) I talk with my friends ------------------ 

### A A A A
b) I play sports ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) I ride a skateboard ---------------------- 

### A A A A 

# Directions

### 2 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 3 Example 3 is another kind of question you will fi nd in this booklet.


# Example 3 What do you think? Tell how much you agree with these statements.

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) Watching movies is fun --------------- 

### A A A A
b) I like eating ice cream ----------------- 

### A A A A
c) I do not like waking up early -------- 

### A A A A
d) I enjoy doing chores -------------------- 

### A A A A



# • Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.



# • Fill in the circle next to or under your answer.



# • If you decide to change your answer, draw an through your fi rst answer, like this: 

### A

. Then, fi ll in the circle next to or under your new answer.



# • Ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to

answer.

### 3 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 2 

# About you

G1 Are you a girl or a boy?

Fill one circle only.

Girl -- 

### A
Boy -- 

### A



# G2 When were you born?
Fill the circles next to the month and year you were born.



### a) Month b) Year January -- 

### A 2002 -- 

### A February -- 

### A 2003 -- 

### A
March -- 

### A 2004 -- 

### A

April -- 

### A 2005 -- 

### A

May -- 

### A 2006 -- 

### A
June -- 

### A 2007 -- 

### A July -- 

### A 2008 -- 

### A August -- 

### A Other -- 

### A September -- 

### A
October -- 

### A
November -- 

### A
December -- 

### A

<Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 3 

# G3 How often do you speak <language of test> at home?

Fill one circle only.
I always speak <language of test> at home -- 

### A
I almost always speak <language of test> at home -- 

### A
I sometimes speak <language of test> and sometimes speak another language at home -- 

### A

I never speak <language of test> at home -- 

### A

### 4 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 3 

# G3 How often do you speak <language of test> at home?

Fill one circle only.
I always speak <language of test> at home -- 

### A
I almost always speak <language of test> at home -- 

### A
I sometimes speak <language of test> and sometimes speak another language at home -- 

### A

I never speak <language of test> at home -- 

### A

### 5 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 4 

# G4 About how many books are there in your home? (Do not count magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)

Fill one circle only. None or very few (0–10 books) -- 

### A This shows 10 books

Enough to fi ll one shelf (11–25 books) -- 

### A This shows 25 books

Enough to fi ll one bookcase (26–100 books) -- 

### A This shows 100 books

Enough to fi ll two bookcases (101–200 books) -- 

### A This shows 200 books

Enough to fi ll three or more bookcases (more than 200) -- 

### A This shows more than 200 books

### 6 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 5 

# G5 Do you have any of these things at your home?

Fill one circle for each line.

Yes No

a) A computer or tablet (such as iPad) of your own ------------------------ 

### A A
b) A computer or tablet (such as iPad) that is shared with other people at home ---------------------------- 

### A A
c) Study desk/table for your use -------- 

### A A
d) Your own room ---------------------------- 

### A A
e) Internet connection ---------------------- 

### A A
f) Your own mobile phone ---------------- 

### A A
g) A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation®, Wii®, XBox®) -- 

### A A
h) <country-specifi c indicator of wealth> ------------------------------------- 

### A A
i) <country-specifi c indicator of wealth> ------------------------------------- 

### A A
j) <country-specifi c indicator of wealth> ------------------------------------- 

### A A
k) <country-specifi c indicator of wealth> ------------------------------------- 

### A A

### 7 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 6 

# G6 How often do you use a computer or tablet (such as iPad) in each of these places?

Fill one circle for each line.

Every day Once or Once or Never or or almost twice a twice a almost every day week month never
a) At home ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
b) At school ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Some other place ------------------------ 

### A A A A

### 8 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 7 

# Your School

G7 What do you think about your school? Tell how much you agree with these statements.

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I like being in school ------------------- 

### A A A A
b) I feel safe when I am at school ------ 

### A A A A
c) I feel like I belong at this school ---- 

### A A A A
d) I like to see my classmates at school ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
e) I like to go to school to see my friends ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Teachers at my school are fair to me ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) My teachers respect my ideas ------- 

### A A A A
h) I am proud to go to this school ------ 

### A A A A
i) I learn a lot in school ------------------- 

### A A A A

### 9 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 8 

# G8 During this year, how often have other students from your school done any of the following things to you (in person or through text messages, e-mails, or the Internet)?

Fill one circle for each line.

At least Once or A few once a twice times week a month a year Never

a) Made fun of me or called me names ------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Left me out of their games or activities -------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Spread lies about me ------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Stole something from me ------------- 

### A A A A
e) Hit or hurt me ( e.g., shoving, hitting, kicking ) -------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Made me do things I didn’t want to do --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Shared embarrassing information about me ------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Threatened me ---------------------------- 

### A A A A

### 10 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 1 

# MS1 How much do you agree with these statements about learning mathematics?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I enjoy learning mathematics ------- 

### A A A A
b) I wish I did not have to study mathematics ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
c) Mathematics is boring ----------------- 

### A A A A
d) I learn many interesting things in mathematics ----------------- 

### A A A A
e) I like mathematics ---------------------- 

### A A A A
f) It is important to do well in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) I like any schoolwork that involves numbers ------------------------ 

### A A A A
h) I like to solve mathematics problems ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) I look forward to mathematics lessons ------------------- 

### A A A A
j) Mathematics is one of my favorite subjects ------------------------- 

### A A A A
k) Learning mathematics is important for my future --------------- 

### A A A A 

# Mathematics in school

### 11 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 2 

# MS2 How much do you agree with these statements about your mathematics lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot a) I know what my teacher expects me to do ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
b) My teacher is easy to understand -- 

### A A A A
c) I am interested in what my teacher says ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) My teacher gives me interesting things to do -------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) My teacher asks questions that make me think --------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) My teacher has clear answers to my questions ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) My teacher links new lessons to what I already know ---------------- 

### A A A A
h) My teacher is good at explaining mathematics ------------------------------ 

### A A A A

### 12 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 3 

# MS2 (continued) 

### How much do you agree with these statements about your mathematics lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot i) My teacher expects me to succeed in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
j) My teacher lets me show what I have learned ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
k) My teacher wants me to keep working on mathematics problems until I solve them ----------------------- 

### A A A A
l) My teacher does a variety of things to help us learn ----------------- 

### A A A A
m) My teacher tells me how to do better when I make a mistake ------ 

### A A A A
n) My teacher notices when I do not understand something ----------------- 

### A A A A
o) My teacher listens to what I have to say --------------------------------- 

### A A A A

### 13 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 4 

# MS3 How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I usually do well in mathematics --- 

### A A A A
b) Mathematics is harder for me than for many of my classmates ---- 

### A A A A
c) I am just not good at mathematics - 

### A A A A
d) I learn things quickly in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Mathematics makes me nervous ---- 

### A A A A
f) I am good at working out diffi cult mathematics problems ---------------- 

### A A A A
g) My teacher tells me I am good at mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Mathematics is harder for me than any other subject ----------------- 

### A A A A
i) Mathematics makes me confused --- 

### A A A A

### 14 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 5 

# MS4 How much do you agree with these statements about learning science?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I enjoy learning science --------------- 

### A A A A
b) I wish I did not have to study science ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
c) I read about science in my spare time --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Science is boring ------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) I learn many interesting things in science ------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) I like science ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) It is important to do well in science ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) I look forward to learning science in school ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
i) Science teaches me how things in the world work --------------------------- 

### A A A A
j) I like to do science experiments ---- 

### A A A A
k) Science is one of my favorite subjects ------------------------- 

### A A A A
l) Learning science is important for my future ----------------------------- 

### A A A A 

# Science in school

### 15 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 6 

# MS5 How much do you agree with these statements about your science lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I know what my teacher expects me to do ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
b) My teacher is easy to understand -- 

### A A A A
c) I am interested in what my teacher says ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) My teacher gives me interesting things to do -------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) My teacher asks questions that make me think -------------------- 

### A A A A
f) My teacher has clear answers to my questions ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) My teacher links new lessons to what I already know ------------------- 

### A A A A
h) My teacher is good at explaining science ----------------------- 

### A A A A

### 16 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 7 

# MS5 (continued) 

### How much do you agree with these statements about your science lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

i) My teacher expects me to succeed in science ----------------------- 

### A A A A
j) My teacher lets me show what I have learned ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
k) My teacher wants me to keep working on science problems until I solve them ----------------------- 

### A A A A
l) My teacher does a variety of things to help us learn --------------------------- 

### A A A A
m) My teacher tells me how to do better when I make a mistake ------ 

### A A A A
n) My teacher notices when I do not understand something ----------------- 

### A A A A
o) My teacher listens to what I have to say --------------------------------- 

### A A A A

### 17 <Grade 4> Student Questionnaire 

### 8 

# MS6 How much do you agree with these statements about science?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I usually do well in science ----------- 

### A A A A
b) Science is harder for me than for many of my classmates ---- 

### A A A A
c) I am just not good at science --------- 

### A A A A
d) I learn things quickly in science ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) My teacher tells me I am good at science ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Science is harder for me than any other subject ----------------- 

### A A A A
g) Science makes me confused ---------- 

### A A A A

# Thank You!

Thank you for fi lling out the questionnaire!

# <Grade 4> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY

timssandpirls.bc.edu © IEA, 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement 

# Student Questionnaire

Field Test VersionIdentifi cation Label

© IEA, 2013 <TIMSS National Research Center Name> <Address> 

# <Grade 8> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY 

# Student Questionnaire

Field Test Version

### 1 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire In this booklet, you will fi nd questions about yourself. Some questions ask for facts while other questions ask for your opinion.
Each question is followed by a number of answers. Shade in the circle next to or under the answer of your choice as shown in Examples 1, 2, and 3.



# Example 1 Do you go to school?

Fill one circle only.

Yes -- 

### A

No -- 

### A



# Example 2 How often do you do these things?

Fill one circle for each line.

Every day Once or Once or Never or or almost twice a twice a almost every day week month never

a) I talk with my friends ------------------ 

### A A A A
b) I play sports ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) I ride a skateboard ---------------------- 

### A A A A 

# Directions

### 2 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

# Example 3 What do you think? Tell how much you agree with these statements.

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) Watching movies is fun --------------- 

### A A A A
b) I like eating ice cream ----------------- 

### A A A A
c) I do not like waking up early -------- 

### A A A A
d) I enjoy doing chores -------------------- 

### A A A A



# • Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best.



# • Fill in the circle next to or under your answer.



# • If you decide to change your answer, draw an through your fi rst answer, like this: 

### A

. Then, fi ll in the circle next to or under your new answer.



# • Ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to answer.

### 3 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 1 

# 1 Are you a girl or a boy?

Fill one circle only.

Girl -- 

### A
Boy -- 

### A



# 2 When were you born?
Fill the circles next to the month and year you were born.



### a) Month b) Year January -- 

### A 1997 -- 

### A February -- 

### A 1998 -- 

### A
March -- 

### A 1999 -- 

### A

April -- 

### A 2000 -- 

### A

May -- 

### A 2001 -- 

### A
June -- 

### A 2002 -- 

### A July -- 

### A 2003 -- 

### A August -- 

### A 2004 -- 

### A September -- 

### A 2005 -- 

### A
October -- 

### A Other -- 

### A
November -- 

### A
December -- 

### A 

# About you

### 4 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 1 

# 1 Are you a girl or a boy?

Fill one circle only.

Girl -- 

### A
Boy -- 

### A



# 2 When were you born?
Fill the circles next to the month and year you were born.



### a) Month b) Year January -- 

### A 1997 -- 

### A February -- 

### A 1998 -- 

### A
March -- 

### A 1999 -- 

### A

April -- 

### A 2000 -- 

### A

May -- 

### A 2001 -- 

### A
June -- 

### A 2002 -- 

### A July -- 

### A 2003 -- 

### A August -- 

### A 2004 -- 

### A September -- 

### A 2005 -- 

### A
October -- 

### A Other -- 

### A
November -- 

### A
December -- 

### A 

# About you

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 2 

# 3 How often do you speak <language of test> at home?

Fill one circle only. Always -- 

### A
Almost always -- 

### A

Sometimes -- 

### A

Never -- 

### A



# 4 About how many books are there in your home? (Do not count magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)

Fill one circle only. None or very few (0–10 books) -- 

### A
Enough to fi ll one shelf (11–25 books) -- 

### A
Enough to fi ll one bookcase (26–100 books) -- 

### A
Enough to fi ll two bookcases (101–200 books) -- 

### A
Enough to fi ll three or more bookcases (more than 200) -- 

### A

### 5 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 3 

# 6 Do you have any of these things at your home?

Fill one circle for each line.

Yes No

a) A computer or tablet (such as iPad) of your own ------------------------ 

### A A b) A computer or tablet (such as iPad) that is shared with other people at home -------------------------------------- 

### A A c) Study desk/table for your use -------- 

### A A d) Your own room ---------------------------- 

### A A e) Internet connection ---------------------- 

### A A f) Your own mobile phone ---------------- 

### A A g) A gaming system (e.g., PlayStation®, Wii®, XBox®) -- 

### A A h) <country-specifi c indicator of wealth> ------------------------------------- 

### A A i) <country-specifi c indicator of wealth> ------------------------------------- 

### A A j) <country-specifi c indicator of wealth> ------------------------------------- 

### A A k) <country-specifi c indicator of wealth> ------------------------------------- 

### A A 

# 5 How many digital information devices are there in your home? Count computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and e-readers. (Do not count other devices.)

Fill one circle only.
None -- 

### A
1-3 devices -- 

### A
4-6 devices -- 

### A
7-10 devices -- 

### A
More than 10 devices -- 

### A

### 6 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 4 

# 7 A. What is the highest level of education completed by your mother <or stepmother or female guardian>?

Fill one circle only. Some <Primary education— ISCED Level 1 or Lower secondary education—ISCED Level 2> or did not go to school --- 

### A <Lower secondary education—ISCED Level 2> --- 

### A <Upper secondary education—ISCED Level 3> --- 

### A <Post-secondary, non-tertiary

education—ISCED Level 4> --- 

### A <Short-cycle tertiary education—ISCED Level 5> --- 

### A <Bachelor’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6> --- 

### A <Master’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7> --- 

### A <Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8> --- 

### A
I don’t know --- 

### A B. What is the highest level of education completed by your father <or stepfather or male guardian>?

Fill one circle only. Some <Primary education— ISCED Level 1 or Lower secondary education—ISCED Level 2> or did not go to school --- 

### A <Lower secondary education—ISCED Level 2> --- 

### A <Upper secondary education—ISCED Level 3> --- 

### A <Post-secondary, non-tertiary

education—ISCED Level 4> --- 

### A <Short-cycle tertiary education—ISCED Level 5> --- 

### A <Bachelor’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6> --- 

### A <Master’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7> --- 

### A <Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8> --- 

### A
I don’t know --- 

### A

### 7 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 5 

# 8 How far in your education do you expect to go?

Fill one circle only. Finish <Lower secondary education—ISCED Level 2> ------------------- 

### A
Finish <Upper secondary education—ISCED Level 3> ------------------- 

### A
Finish <Post-secondary, non-tertiary education—ISCED Level 4> ------------------- 

### A
Finish <Short-cycle tertiary education—ISCED Level 5> ------------------- 

### A
Finish <Bachelor’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6> ------------------- 

### A
Finish <Master’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7> ------------------- 

### A
Finish <Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8> ------------------- 

### A 

# 9 A. Was your mother <or stepmother or female guardian> born in <country>?

Fill one circle only.

Yes -- 

### A

No -- 

### A

B. Was your father <or stepfather or male guardian> born in <country>?

Fill one circle only.

Yes -- 

### A

No -- 

### A

### 8 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 6 

# 10 A. Were you born in <country>?

Fill one circle only.

Yes -- 

### A (If Yes, go to #11)
No -- 

### A

If No,
B. If you were not born in <country>, how old were you when you came to <country>?

Fill one circle only. Older than 10 years old -- 

### A
5 to 10 years old -- 

### A
Younger than 5 years old -- 

### A



# 11 How often do you use a computer or tablet (such as iPad) in each of these places?

Fill one circle for each line.

Every day Once or Once or Never or or almost twice a twice a almost every day week month never
a) At home ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
b) At school ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Some other place ------------------------ 

### A A A A

### 9 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 7 

# 12 Do you use the Internet to do any of the following tasks for schoolwork (including classroom tasks, homework, studying outside of class)?

Fill one circle for each line.

Yes No

a) Access the textbook or other course materials -------------------------- 

### A A b) Access assignments posted online by my teacher -------------------- 

### A A c) Collaborate with classmates on assignments or projects ------------ 

### A A d) Communicate with the teacher ------ 

### A A e) Find information, articles, or tutorials to aid in understanding mathematics ------------------------------- 

### A A f) Find information, articles, or tutorials to aid in understanding science ------------------ 

### A A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 8 

# 13 What do you think about your school? Tell how much you agree with these statements.

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I like being in school ------------------- 

### A A A A
b) I feel safe when I am at school ------ 

### A A A A
c) I feel like I belong at this school ---- 

### A A A A
d) I like to see my classmates at school ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
e) I like to go to school to see my friends --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Teachers at my school are fair to me ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) My teachers respect my ideas ------- 

### A A A A
h) I am proud to go to this school --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) I learn a lot in school ------------------- 

### A A A A 

# Your School

### 10 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 8 

# 13 What do you think about your school? Tell how much you agree with these statements.

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I like being in school ------------------- 

### A A A A
b) I feel safe when I am at school ------ 

### A A A A
c) I feel like I belong at this school ---- 

### A A A A
d) I like to see my classmates at school ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
e) I like to go to school to see my friends --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Teachers at my school are fair to me ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) My teachers respect my ideas ------- 

### A A A A
h) I am proud to go to this school --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) I learn a lot in school ------------------- 

### A A A A 

# Your School

### 11 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 9 

# 14 During this year, how often have other students from your school done any of the following things to you (in person or through text messages, e-mails, or the Internet)?

Fill one circle for each line.

At least Once or A few once a twice times week a month a year Never

a) Made fun of me or called me names ------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Left me out of their games or activities -------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Spread lies about me ------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Stole something from me ------------- 

### A A A A
e) Hit or hurt me ( e.g., shoving, hitting, kicking ) -------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Made me do things I didn’t want to do --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Shared embarrassing information about me ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Posted embarrassing things about me online -------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) Threatened me ---------------------------- 

### A A A A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 10



# Mathematics in School

15 How much do you agree with these statements about learning mathematics?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I enjoy learning mathematics ------- 

### A A A A
b) I wish I did not have to study mathematics --------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Mathematics is boring ----------------- 

### A A A A
d) I learn many interesting things in mathematics ----------------- 

### A A A A
e) I like mathematics ---------------------- 

### A A A A
f) It is important to do well in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) I like any schoolwork that involves numbers ------------------------ 

### A A A A
h) I like to solve mathematics problems ---------------- 

### A A A A
i) I look forward to mathematics class ---------------------- 

### A A A A
j) Mathematics is one of my favorite subjects -------------------- 

### A A A A

### 12 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 9 

# 14 During this year, how often have other students from your school done any of the following things to you (in person or through text messages, e-mails, or the Internet)?

Fill one circle for each line.

At least Once or A few once a twice times week a month a year Never

a) Made fun of me or called me names ------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Left me out of their games or activities -------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Spread lies about me ------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Stole something from me ------------- 

### A A A A
e) Hit or hurt me ( e.g., shoving, hitting, kicking ) -------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Made me do things I didn’t want to do --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Shared embarrassing information about me ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Posted embarrassing things about me online -------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) Threatened me ---------------------------- 

### A A A A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 10



# Mathematics in School

15 How much do you agree with these statements about learning mathematics?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I enjoy learning mathematics ------- 

### A A A A
b) I wish I did not have to study mathematics --------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Mathematics is boring ----------------- 

### A A A A
d) I learn many interesting things in mathematics ----------------- 

### A A A A
e) I like mathematics ---------------------- 

### A A A A
f) It is important to do well in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) I like any schoolwork that involves numbers ------------------------ 

### A A A A
h) I like to solve mathematics problems ---------------- 

### A A A A
i) I look forward to mathematics class ---------------------- 

### A A A A
j) Mathematics is one of my favorite subjects -------------------- 

### A A A A

### 13 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 11 

# 16 How much do you agree with these statements about your mathematics lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot a) I know what my teacher expects me to do ------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) My teacher is easy to understand -- 

### A A A A
c) I am interested in what my teacher says ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) My teacher gives me interesting things to do -------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) My teacher asks questions that make me think --------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) My teacher has clear answers to my questions ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) My teacher links new lessons to what I already know ---------------- 

### A A A A
h) My teacher is good at explaining mathematics ------------------------------ 

### A A A A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 12 

# 16 (continued) 

### How much do you agree with these statements about your mathematics lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot i) My teacher expects me to succeed in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
j) My teacher lets me show what I have learned ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
k) My teacher wants me to keep working on mathematics problems until I solve them ----------------------- 

### A A A A
l) My teacher does a variety of things to help us learn ----------------- 

### A A A A
m) My teacher tells me how to do better when I make a mistake ------ 

### A A A A
n) My teacher notices when I do not understand something ----------------- 

### A A A A
o) My teacher listens to what I have to say ------------------------------ 

### A A A A

### 14 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 11 

# 16 How much do you agree with these statements about your mathematics lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot a) I know what my teacher expects me to do ------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) My teacher is easy to understand -- 

### A A A A
c) I am interested in what my teacher says ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) My teacher gives me interesting things to do -------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) My teacher asks questions that make me think --------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) My teacher has clear answers to my questions ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) My teacher links new lessons to what I already know ---------------- 

### A A A A
h) My teacher is good at explaining mathematics ------------------------------ 

### A A A A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 12 

# 16 (continued) 

### How much do you agree with these statements about your mathematics lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot i) My teacher expects me to succeed in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
j) My teacher lets me show what I have learned ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
k) My teacher wants me to keep working on mathematics problems until I solve them ----------------------- 

### A A A A
l) My teacher does a variety of things to help us learn ----------------- 

### A A A A
m) My teacher tells me how to do better when I make a mistake ------ 

### A A A A
n) My teacher notices when I do not understand something ----------------- 

### A A A A
o) My teacher listens to what I have to say ------------------------------ 

### A A A A

### 15 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 13 

# 17 How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I usually do well in mathematics --- 

### A A A A
b) Mathematics is more diffi cult for me than for many of my classmates ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Mathematics is not one of my strengths ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
d) I learn things quickly in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Mathematics makes me

nervous ------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) I am good at working out diffi cult mathematics problems ----- 

### A A A A
g) My teacher tells me I am good at mathematics ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
h) Mathematics is harder for me than any other subject ----------------- 

### A A A A
i) Mathematics makes me confused ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 14 

# 18 How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I think learning mathematics will help me in my daily life --------------- 

### A A A A
b) I need mathematics to learn other school subjects --------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) I need to do well in mathematics to get into the <university> of my choice ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) I need to do well in mathematics to get the job I want -------------------- 

### A A A A
e) I would like a job that involves using mathematics --------------------- 

### A A A A
f) It is important to learn about mathematics to get ahead in the world ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Learning mathematics will give me more job opportunities when I am an adult --------------------- 

### A A A A
h) My parents think that it is important that I do well in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) It is important to do well in my mathematics class -------------- 

### A A A A

### 16 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 13 

# 17 How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I usually do well in mathematics --- 

### A A A A
b) Mathematics is more diffi cult for me than for many of my classmates ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Mathematics is not one of my strengths ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
d) I learn things quickly in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Mathematics makes me

nervous ------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) I am good at working out diffi cult mathematics problems ----- 

### A A A A
g) My teacher tells me I am good at mathematics ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
h) Mathematics is harder for me than any other subject ----------------- 

### A A A A
i) Mathematics makes me confused ------------------------------------ 

### A A A A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 14 

# 18 How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I think learning mathematics will help me in my daily life --------------- 

### A A A A
b) I need mathematics to learn other school subjects --------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) I need to do well in mathematics to get into the <university> of my choice ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) I need to do well in mathematics to get the job I want -------------------- 

### A A A A
e) I would like a job that involves using mathematics --------------------- 

### A A A A
f) It is important to learn about mathematics to get ahead in the world ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Learning mathematics will give me more job opportunities when I am an adult --------------------- 

### A A A A
h) My parents think that it is important that I do well in mathematics -------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) It is important to do well in my mathematics class -------------- 

### A A A A

### 17 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 15 

# 19 How much do you agree with these statements about learning science?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I enjoy learning science --------------- 

### A A A A
b) I wish I did not have to study science -------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) I read about science in my spare time --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Science is boring ------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) I learn many interesting things in science ------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) I like science ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) It is important to do well in science ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) I look forward to learning science in school ------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) Science teaches me how things in the world work ----------------------- 

### A A A A
j) I like to conduct science experiments ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
k) Science is one of my favorite subjects ------------------------- 

### A A A A 

# Science in School

### 18 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 15 

# 19 How much do you agree with these statements about learning science?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I enjoy learning science --------------- 

### A A A A
b) I wish I did not have to study science -------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) I read about science in my spare time --------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Science is boring ------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) I learn many interesting things in science ------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) I like science ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) It is important to do well in science ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) I look forward to learning science in school ------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) Science teaches me how things in the world work ----------------------- 

### A A A A
j) I like to conduct science experiments ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
k) Science is one of my favorite subjects ------------------------- 

### A A A A 

# Science in School

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 16 

# 20 How much do you agree with these statements about your science lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I know what my teacher expects me to do ------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) My teacher is easy to understand -- 

### A A A A
c) I am interested in what my teacher says ------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) My teacher gives me interesting things to do -------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) My teacher asks questions that make me think --------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) My teacher has clear answers to my questions ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) My teacher links new lessons to what I already know ---------------- 

### A A A A
h) My teacher is good at explaining science -------------------------------------- 

### A A A A

### 19 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 17 

# 20 (continued) 

### How much do you agree with these statements about your science lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

i) My teacher expects me to succeed in science ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
j) My teacher lets me show what I have learned ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
k) My teacher wants me to keep working on science problems until I solve them ----------------------- 

### A A A A
l) My teacher does a variety of things to help us learn ----------------- 

### A A A A
m) My teacher tells me how to do better when I make a mistake ------ 

### A A A A
n) My teacher notices when I do not understand something ----------------- 

### A A A A
o) My teacher listens to what I have to say ------------------------------ 

### A A A A

### 20 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 17 

# 20 (continued) 

### How much do you agree with these statements about your science lessons?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

i) My teacher expects me to succeed in science ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
j) My teacher lets me show what I have learned ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
k) My teacher wants me to keep working on science problems until I solve them ----------------------- 

### A A A A
l) My teacher does a variety of things to help us learn ----------------- 

### A A A A
m) My teacher tells me how to do better when I make a mistake ------ 

### A A A A
n) My teacher notices when I do not understand something ----------------- 

### A A A A
o) My teacher listens to what I have to say ------------------------------ 

### A A A A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 18 

# 21 How much do you agree with these statements about science?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I usually do well in science ----------- 

### A A A A
b) Science is more diffi cult for me than for many of my classmates ---- 

### A A A A
c) Science is not one of my strengths ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
d) I learn things quickly in science ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) I am good at working out diffi cult science problems ------------- 

### A A A A
f) My teacher tells me I am good at science ---------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Science is harder for me than any other subject ------------------------ 

### A A A A
h) Science makes me confused ---------- 

### A A A A

### 21 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 19 

# 22 How much do you agree with these statements about science?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I think learning science will help me in my daily life ---------------------- 

### A A A A
b) I need science to learn other school subjects --------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) I need to do well in science to get into the <university> of my choice - 

### A A A A
d) I need to do well in science to get the job I want ----------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) I would like a job that involves using science ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
f) It is important to learn about science to get ahead in the world ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Learning science will give me more job opportunities when I am an adult ----------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) My parents think that it is important that I do well in science ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) It is important to do well in my science class ---------------------- 

### A A A A

### 22 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 19 

# 22 How much do you agree with these statements about science?

Fill one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a) I think learning science will help me in my daily life ---------------------- 

### A A A A
b) I need science to learn other school subjects --------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) I need to do well in science to get into the <university> of my choice - 

### A A A A
d) I need to do well in science to get the job I want ----------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) I would like a job that involves using science ------------------------------ 

### A A A A
f) It is important to learn about science to get ahead in the world ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Learning science will give me more job opportunities when I am an adult ----------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) My parents think that it is important that I do well in science ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A
i) It is important to do well in my science class ---------------------- 

### A A A A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 20 

# 23 A. How often does your teacher give you homework in mathematics?

Fill one circle only.
Every day -- 

### A

3 or 4 times a week -- 

### A

1 or 2 times a week -- 

### A

Less than once a week -- 

### A

Never -- 

### A

B. When your teacher gives you mathematics homework, about how many minutes do you usually spend on your homework?

Fill one circle only.
My teacher never gives me homework in mathematics -- 

### A

1–15 minutes - 

### A

16–30 minutes -- 

### A

31–60 minutes -- 

### A

61–90 minutes -- 

### A

More than 90 minutes -- 

### A 

# Homework

### 23 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 21 

# 24 A. How often does your teacher give you homework in science?

Fill one circle only.
Every day -- 

### A

3 or 4 times a week -- 

### A

1 or 2 times a week -- 

### A

Less than once a week -- 

### A

Never -- 

### A

B. When your teacher gives you science homework, about how many minutes do you usually spend on your homework?

Fill one circle only.
My teacher never gives me homework in science -- 

### A

1–15 minutes - 

### A

16–30 minutes -- 

### A

31–60 minutes -- 

### A

61–90 minutes -- 

### A

More than 90 minutes -- 

### A

### 24 <Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 21 

# 24 A. How often does your teacher give you homework in science?

Fill one circle only.
Every day -- 

### A

3 or 4 times a week -- 

### A

1 or 2 times a week -- 

### A

Less than once a week -- 

### A

Never -- 

### A

B. When your teacher gives you science homework, about how many minutes do you usually spend on your homework?

Fill one circle only.
My teacher never gives me homework in science -- 

### A

1–15 minutes - 

### A

16–30 minutes -- 

### A

31–60 minutes -- 

### A

61–90 minutes -- 

### A

More than 90 minutes -- 

### A

<Grade 8> Student Questionnaire 

### 22 

# 25 Do you attend extra lessons outside of school in the following subjects?

Fill one circle for each line.

Yes, Yes, to excel to not in school fall behind No

a) Mathematics ------------------------------ 

### A A A
b) Science -------------------------------------- 

### A A A

# Thank You!

Thank you for fi lling out the questionnaire!

# <Grade 8> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY

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# Student Questionnaire

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© IEA, 2013 <TIMSS National Research Center Name> <Address> 

# <Grade 4> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY 

# Teacher Questionnaire

Field Test Version

## Teacher Questionnaire



# TIMSS 2015 Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science and studies diff erences in national education systems in more than 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide. This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of <fourth-grade> students, and seeks information about teachers’ academic and professional backgrounds, classroom resources, instructional practices, and attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe primary/elementary education in <country>. Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer to the “ TIMSS class ” or “ this class ”. This is the class that is identifi ed on the front of this booklet, and which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school. If you teach some but not all of the students in the TIMSS class, please think only of the students that you teach when answering these class-specifi c questions. It is important that you answer each question carefully so that the information that you provide refl ects your situation as accurately as possible. Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may fi nd that some of the questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in <country>. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the studies. It is estimated that you will need approximately 35 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and eff ort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution. When you have completed the questionnaire, please place it in the accompanying envelope and
return it to:

<Insert country-specifi c information here>.

Thank you.2 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 1 

### About You

G4 What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?

Check one circle only. Did not complete <Upper secondary education—ISCED Level 3> --- 

### A <Upper secondary education— ISCED Level 3> --- 

### A <Post-secondary, non-tertiary education—ISCED Level 4> --- 

### A <Short-cycle tertiary education—ISCED Level 5> --- 

### A <Bachelor’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6> --- 

### A <Master’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7> --- 

### A <Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8> --- 

### A G5 A. During your <post-secondary> education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?

Check one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) Education—Primary/Elementary -------------- 

### A A
b) Education—Secondary ------------------------- 

### A A
c) Mathematics ------------------------------------- 

### A A
d) Science ------------------------------------------- 

### A A
e) <language of test> ----------------------------- 

### A A
f) Other --------------------------------------------- 

### A A

B. If your major or main area of study was education, did you have a <specialization> in any of the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) Mathematics ------------------------------------- 

### A A
b) Science ------------------------------------------- 

### A A
c) Language/reading ------------------------------- 

### A A
d) Other subject ------------------------------------ 

### A A G1 By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?

_____________ years Please round to the nearest whole number.

G2 Are you female or male?

Check one circle only.
Female -- 

### A

Male -- 

### A

G3 How old are you?

Check one circle only.
Under 25 -- 

### A

25–29 -- 

### A

30–39 -- 

### A

40–49 -- 

### A

50–59 -- 

### A

60 or more -- 

### A3 2 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire G6 How would you characterize each of the following within your school?

Check one circle for each line.

Very high High Medium
Low Very low
a) Teachers’ understanding of

the school’s curricular goals --- 

### A A A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of

success in implementing the school’s curriculum -------- 

### A A A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations

for student achievement ------- 

### A A A A A
d) Teachers working together

to improve student achievement ------------------- 

### A A A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to inspire students ---------------- 

### A A A A A
f) Parental involvement in school activities ------------- 

### A A A A A
g) Parental commitment to

ensure that students are ready to learn ------------------ 

### A A A A A
h) Parental expectations for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
i) Parental support for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
j) Parental pressure for the school to maintain high academic standards ------------ 

### A A A A A School Emphasis on Academic Success

Check one circle for each line. Very high High Medium
Low Very low

k) Students’ desire to do

well in school ------------------- 

### A A A A A
l) Students’ ability to reach

school’s academic goals -------- 

### A A A A A
m) Students’ respect for

classmates who excel in school ------------------------ 

### A A A A A
n) Clarity of the school’s

educational objectives --------- 

### A A A A A
o) Collaboration between

school leadership and teachers to plan instruction --- 

### A A A A A
p) Amount of instructional

support provided to teachers by school leadership ----------- 

### A A A A A
q) School leadership’s

support for teachers’ professional development ----- 

### A A A A A
r) Teachers’ job satisfaction------- 

### A A A A A4 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 3 G7 Thinking about your current school, indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Check one circle for each line.

Agree a lot Agree a little Disagree a little Disagree a lot a) This school is located in

a safe neighborhood ---------- 

### A A A A
b) I feel safe at this school -------- 

### A A A A
c) This school’s security policies

and practices are suffi cient ---- 

### A A A A
d) The students behave in an

orderly manner ---------------- 

### A A A A
e ) The students are respectful

of the teachers ----------------- 

### A A A A
f ) The students respect school property ---------------- 

### A A A A
g) This school has clear rules

about student conduct -------- 

### A A A A
h) This school's rules are

enforced in a fair and consistent manner ------------- 

### A A A A G8 In your current school, how severe is each problem?

Check one circle for each line.

Not a problem Minor problem Moderate problem
Serious problem a) The school building needs

signifi cant repair -------------- 

### A A A A
b) Teachers do not have

adequate workspace (e.g., for preparation, collaboration, or meeting with students) ---- 

### A A A A
c) Teachers do not have

adequate instructional materials and supplies -------- 

### A A A A
d) The school classrooms are not cleaned often enough ----- 

### A A A A
e) The school classrooms need maintenance work ------------ 

### A A A A
f) Teachers do not have adequate technological
resources ----------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Teachers do not have

adequate support for using technology -------------- 

### A A A A
h) There are too many

students in the classes -------- 

### A A A A
i) Teachers have too many

teaching hours ----------------- 

### A A A A
j) Teachers have too much material to cover in classes ----------------------- 

### A A A A5 4 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 

### About Being a Teacher

G9 How often do you have the following types of interactions with other teachers?

Check one circle for each line.

Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) Discuss how to teach

a particular topic -------------- 

### A A A A
b) Collaborate in planning

and preparing instructional materials ----------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Share what I have learned about my teaching experiences ---------- 

### A A A A
d) Visit another classroom

to learn more about teaching - 

### A A A A
e) Work together to

try out new ideas -------------- 

### A A A A
f) Go to other teachers

for help ------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) Work as a group on implementing the curriculum --------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Work with teachers from

other grades to ensure continuity in learning --------- 

### A A A A
i) Participate in teacher mentoring --------------------- 

### A A A A G10 How frequently do you feel the following way about being a teacher?

Check one circle for each line. Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) I am content with my profession as a teacher -------- 

### A A A A
b) I am satisfi ed with being

a teacher at this school -------- 

### A A A A
c) I fi nd my work full of meaning and purpose --------- 

### A A A A
d) I am enthusiastic

about my job ------------------ 

### A A A A
e) My work inspires me ----------- 

### A A A A
f) I am proud of the work I do --- 

### A A A A
g) I am frustrated as a teacher ---- 

### A A A A
h) I am supported by the

teachers at my school ---------- 

### A A A A
i) I am going to continue

teaching for as long as I can --- 

### A A A A6 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 5 

### About Teaching the TIMSS Class

G11 A. How many students are in this class?

_____________ students Write in a number.

B. How many of the students in #G11A are in <fourth grade>?

_____________ <fourth-grade> students Write in a number.

G12 How many <fourth-grade> students experience diffi culties understanding spoken <language of test>?

_____________ students in this class Write in a number. G13 How often do you do the following in teaching this class?

Check one circle for each line. Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Summarize what students

should have learned from the lesson ---------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Relate the lesson to

students’ daily lives ------------ 

### A A A A
c) Ask questions to elicit reasons and explanations ----- 

### A A A A
d) Ask questions to check

that students understand what I am teaching ----------- 

### A A A A
e) Encourage all students to improve their performance --- 

### A A A A
f) Praise students for good performance ------------- 

### A A A A
g) Bring interesting materials

to class ------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Ask students to complete

challenging exercises that require them to go beyond the instruction ----- 

### A A A A
i) Encourage classroom

discussions among students ----------------------- 

### A A A A
j) Link new content to students’ prior knowledge ---- 

### A A A A
k) Ask students to decide

their own problem solving procedures ------------ 

### A A A A
l) Encourage students to

express their ideas in class ---- 

### A A A A7 6 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire G14 In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class?

Check one circle for each line.
Not at all
Some A lot a) Students lacking prerequisite knowledge or skills ------------ 

### A A A
b) Students suff ering from lack of basic nutrition --------- 

### A A A
c) Students suff ering from not enough sleep -------------- 

### A A A
d) Students with special needs (e.g., physical disabilities, mental or emotional/ psychological impairment) ---- 

### A A A
e) Disruptive students ----------- 

### A A A
f) Uninterested students --------- 

### A A A8 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 1 M3 In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do you ask students to do the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Listen to me explain new mathematics content ---------- 

### A A A A
b) Listen to me explain how to

solve problems ---------------- 

### A A A A
c) Memorize rules, procedures,

and facts ----------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Work problems (individually or

with peers) with my guidance 

### A A A A
e) Work problems together in the

whole class with direct guidance from me ------------- 

### A A A A
f) Work problems (individually or with peers) while I am occupied by other tasks ------------------ 

### A A A A
g) Explain their answers ---------- 

### A A A A
h) Relate what they are

learning in mathematics to their daily lives -------------- 

### A A A A
i) Take a written test or quiz ----- 

### A A A A
j) Work in mixed ability groups -- 

### A A A A
k) Work in same ability groups -- 

### A A A A Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class

Questions M1–M3 ask about mathematics instruction for the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.
M1 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. M2 In teaching mathematics to this class, how confi dent do you feel to do the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Very confi dent Somewhat confi dent Not confi dent a) Answer students’ questions

about mathematics ------------ 

### A A A
b) Show students a variety of

problem solving strategies ---- 

### A A A
c) Provide challenging tasks

for the highest achieving students ------------ 

### A A A
d) Adapt my teaching to

engage students’ interest ----- 

### A A A
e) Help students appreciate

the value of learning mathematics ------------------- 

### A A A
f) Inspire students who are unmotivated to learn mathematics ------------------- 

### A A A
g) Assess student comprehension

of mathematics ---------------- 

### A A A
h) Improve the understanding

of struggling students --------- 

### A A A
i) Build supportive relationships

with students ------------------ 

### A A A
j) Manage the classroom to avoid disruptions -------------- 

### A A A
k) Make mathematics

relevant to students ----------- 

### A A A
l) Challenge students into

developing higher order thinking skills ------------------ 

### A A A9 2 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 

### Resources for Teaching Mathematics

Questions M4–M6 ask about resources for teaching mathematics to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.

M4 When you teach mathematics to this class, how do you use the following resources?

Check one circle for each line.

Basis for instruction Supplement Not used
a) Textbooks ---------------------- 

### A A A
b) Workbooks or

worksheets -------------------- 

### A A A
c) Concrete objects or materials that help students understand quantities or procedures ------- 

### A A A
d) Computer software/

applications (apps) for mathematics instruction ------ 

### A A A
e) Internet resources -------------- 

### A A A

M5 Are the students in this class permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?

Check one circle only. Yes, with unrestricted use --- 

### A
Yes, with restricted use --- 

### A No, calculators are not permitted - 

### A M6 A. Do the students in this class have computers (including tablets such as iPads) available to use during their mathematics lessons?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A (If No, go to #M7)

If Yes,

B. How many of the computers have access to the Internet?

Check one circle only.
All --- 

### A

Most --- 

### A

Some --- 

### A

None --- 

### A

C. How often do you have the students do the following activities on computers during mathematics lessons?

Check one circle for each line. Every or almost every day Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never a) Explore mathematics principles and concepts -------- 

### A A A A
b) Practice skills and procedures - 

### A A A A
c) Look up ideas and information -------------------- 

### A A A A10 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 3 M7 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.”

Check one circle for each line. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and/or dividing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
c) Concepts of multiples and factors; odd and even numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
d) Concepts of fractions (fractions as parts of a whole or of a collection, or as a location on a number line) ----------------- 

### A A A
e) Adding and subtracting with fractions, comparing and ordering fractions ------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
f) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering, adding and subtracting with decimals ----------------------- 

### A A A
g) Number sentences (fi nding the missing number, modeling simple situations with number sentences) ------------------ 

### A A A
h) Number patterns (extending number patterns and fi nding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A
B. Geometric Shapes and Measures a) Lines: measuring, estimating length of; parallel and perpendicular lines -------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Comparing and drawing angles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
c) Using informal coordinate systems to locate points in a plane (e.g., in square B4) ----------------------------------------- 

### A A A
d) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
e) Refl ections and rotations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
f) Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes ------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
g) Finding and estimating areas, perimeters, and volumes -------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
C. Data Display a) Reading and representing data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, or pie charts --------------------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Drawing conclusions from data displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A Mathematics Topics Taught

Question M7 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.11 4 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire Question M9 asks about mathematics assessment for the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.

M9 How much emphasis do you place on the following sources to monitor students’ progress in mathematics?

Check one circle for each line. Major emphasis Some emphasis Little or no emphasis a) Evaluation of students’ ongoing work ------------------ 

### A A A
b) Classroom tests (for

example, teacher-made or textbook tests) ---------------- 

### A A A
c) National or regional

achievement tests ------------- 

### A A A Question M8 asks about mathematics homework for the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.

M8 A. How often do you usually assign mathematics homework to the students in this class?

Check one circle only. I do not assign mathematics homework --- 

### A (Go to #M9)
Less than once a week --- 

### A

1 or 2 times a week --- 

### A

3 or 4 times a week --- 

### A Every day --- 

### A

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.)

Check one circle only.
15 minutes or less --- 

### A

16–30 minutes --- 

### A

31–60 minutes --- 

### A

more than 60 minutes --- 

### A

C. How often do you do the following with the mathematics homework assignments for this class?

Check one circle for each line. Always or almost always
Sometimes Never or almost never a) Correct assignments and give feedback to students ----- 

### A A A
b) Discuss the homework

in class ------------------------- 

### A A A
c) Monitor whether or not the homework was completed ---- 

### A A A Mathematics Homework Mathematics Assessment12 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 5 

### Preparation to Teach Mathematics

M10 In the past two years, have you participated in professional development in any of the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Yes
No

a) Mathematics content ---------------------------- 

### A A
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction ------------ 

### A A
c) Mathematics curriculum ------------------------ 

### A A
d) Integrating information

technology into mathematics ------------------- 

### A A
e) Mathematics assessment ----------------------- 

### A A
f) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- 

### A A M11 In the past two years, how many hours in total have you spent in formal <in-service/professional development> (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.) for mathematics?

Check one circle only.
None --- 

### A

Less than 6 hours --- 

### A

6–15 hours --- 

### A

16–35 hours --- 

### A

More than 35 hours --- 

### A13 6 <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire M12 How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following mathematics topics? If a topic is not in the <fourth-grade> curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose “Not applicable.”

Check one circle for each line. Not applicable Very well prepared Somewhat prepared Not well prepared
A. Number a) Concepts of whole numbers, including place value and ordering ----------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and/or dividing with whole numbers --------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Concepts of multiples and factors; odd and even numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Concepts of fractions (fractions as parts of a whole or of a collection, or as a location on a number line) ----------------- 

### A A A A
e) Adding and subtracting with fractions, comparing and ordering fractions ------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Concepts of decimals, including place value and ordering, adding and subtracting with decimals ----------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Number sentences (fi nding the missing number, modeling simple situations with number sentences) ------------------ 

### A A A A
h) Number patterns (extending number patterns and fi nding missing terms) ------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
B. Geometric Shapes and Measures a) Lines: measuring, estimating length of; parallel and perpendicular lines -------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Comparing and drawing angles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Using informal coordinate systems to locate points in a plane (e.g., in square B4) ----------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Elementary properties of common geometric shapes ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Refl ections and rotations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes ------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Finding and estimating areas, perimeters, and volumes -------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
C. Data Display a) Reading and representing data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, or pie charts --------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Drawing conclusions from data displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A14 DRAFT <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 1 Questions S1–S3 ask about science instruction for the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.

S1 A. Is science taught mainly as a separate subject (i.e., not integrated with other subjects) to the students in this class?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A

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. 

### Teaching Science to the TIMSS Class

S2 In teaching science to this class, how confi dent do you feel to do the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Very confi dent Somewhat confi dent Not confi dent a) Answer students’ questions

about science ------------------ 

### A A A
b) Explain science concepts

or principles by doing science experiments ----------- 

### A A A
c) Provide challenging tasks

for the highest achieving students ------------ 

### A A A
d) Adapt my teaching to

engage students’ interest ----- 

### A A A
e) Help students appreciate

the value of learning science ------------------------- 

### A A A
f) Inspire students who are unmotivated to learn science ------------------------- 

### A A A
g) Assess student comprehension

of science ---------------------- 

### A A A
h) Improve the understanding

of struggling students --------- 

### A A A
i) Build supportive relationships

with students ------------------ 

### A A A
j) Manage the classroom to avoid disruptions -------------- 

### A A A
k) Make science

relevant to students ----------- 

### A A A
l) Challenge students into

developing higher order thinking skills ------------------ 

### A A A
m) Teach science using inquiry

methods ----------------------- 

### A A A15 2 DRAFT <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire S3 In teaching science to the students in this class, how often do you ask them to do the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Listen to me explain new science content ----------- 

### A A A A
b) Observe natural phenomena

such as the weather or a plant growing and describe what they see ------------------ 

### A A A A
c) Watch me demonstrate an

experiment or investigation --- 

### A A A A
d) Design or plan experiments

or investigations --------------- 

### A A A A
e) Conduct experiments or investigations ------------------ 

### A A A A
f) Present data from experiments or investigations --------------- 

### A A A A
g) Interpret data from experiments

or investigations --------------- 

### A A A A
h) Use evidence from experiments

or investigations to support conclusions -------------------- 

### A A A A
i) Read their textbooks or

other resource materials ------ 

### A A A A
j) Have students memorize facts and principles ------------ 

### A A A A
k) Give explanations about

something they are studying ----------------------- 

### A A A A
l) Relate what they are

learning in science to their daily lives ---------------- 

### A A A A
m) Do fi eld work outside the class 

### A A A A
n) Take a written test or quiz ----- 

### A A A A
o) Work in mixed ability groups -- 

### A A A A
p) Work in same ability groups -- 

### A A A A Resources for Teaching Science

Questions S4–S5 ask about resources for teaching science to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.

S4 When you teach science to this class, how do you use the following resources?

Check one circle for each line.

Basis for instruction Supplement Not used
a) Textbooks ---------------------- 

### A A A
b) Workbooks or

worksheets -------------------- 

### A A A
c) Science equipment and materials ----------------------- 

### A A A
d) Computer software/

applications (apps) for science instruction ------------- 

### A A A
e) Internet resources ------------- 

### A A A16 DRAFT <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 3 S5 A. Do the students in this class have computers (including tablets such as iPads) available to use during their science lessons?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A (If No, go to #S6)

If Yes,

B. How many of the computers have access to the Internet?

Check one circle only.
All --- 

### A

Most --- 

### A

Some --- 

### A

None --- 

### A

C. How often do you have the students do the following activities on computers during science lessons?

Check one circle for each line. Every or almost every day Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never a) Practice skills and procedures - 

### A A A A
b) Look up ideas and

information -------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Do scientifi c procedures

or experiments ----------------- 

### A A A A
d) Study natural phenomena

through simulations ----------- 

### A A A A17 4 DRAFT <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire S6 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.”

Check one circle for each line. Mostly taught before this year Mostly taught this year Not yet taught or just introduced
A. Life Science a) Major body structures and their functions in humans and other organisms (plants and animals) ------------------------ 

### A A A b) Life cycles and reproduction in plants and animals ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A c) Physical features, behavior, and survival of organisms living in diff erent environments ----------------------------------- 

### A A A d) Relationships in a given community (e.g., simple food chains, predator-prey relationships), human impact

on the environment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A e) Human health (e.g., transmission/prevention of communicable diseases, signs of health/illness, diet, exercise) -------- 

### A A A
B. Physical Science a) States of matter (solids, liquids, gases) and diff erences in their physical properties (shape, volume), including changes in state of matter by heating and cooling --------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A b) Classifi cation of objects/materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume, magnetic attraction) ----- 

### A A A
c) Forming and separating mixtures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A d) Familiar chemical changes in materials (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking) --------------------------------------- 

### A A A e) Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., the Sun, electricity, water, wind/electricity, heat) -------- 

### A A A f) Light (e.g., sources, behavior) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A g) Electricity and simple electrical systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
h) Magnetic attraction and repulsion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A i) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) --------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A

C. Earth Science a) Common features of Earth’s landscape (e.g., mountains, plains, rivers, deserts) and relationship

to human use (e.g., farming, irrigation, land development) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A b) Water on Earth (location, types, and movement) and air (composition, proof of its existence, uses) --------------------- 

### A A A c) Weather conditions from day to day or over the seasons ------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A d) Fossils of animals and plants (age, location, formation) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A e) Earth’s solar system (planets, Sun, Moon) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A f) Day, night, and shadows due to Earth’s rotation and its relationship to the Sun ------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
g) Seasons related to Earth’s movement around the Sun ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A Question S6 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class. 

### Science Topics Taught18 DRAFT <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 5 Question S7 asks about science homework for the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.

S7 A. How often do you usually assign science homework to the students in this class?

Check one circle only. I do not assign science homework --- 

### A (Go to #S8)
Less than once a week --- 

### A

1 or 2 times a week --- 

### A

3 or 4 times a week --- 

### A Every day --- 

### A

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.)

Check one circle only.
15 minutes or less --- 

### A

16–30 minutes --- 

### A

31–60 minutes --- 

### A

more than 60 minutes --- 

### A

C. How often do you do the following with the science homework assignments for this class?

Check one circle for each line.

Always or almost always
Sometimes Never or almost never a) Correct assignments and give feedback to students ----- 

### A A A
b) Discuss the homework

in class ------------------------- 

### A A A
c) Monitor whether or not the homework was completed ---- 

### A A A Science Homework

Question S8 asks about science assessment for the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.

S8 How much emphasis do you place on the following sources to monitor students’ progress in science?

Check one circle for each line.

Major emphasis Some emphasis Little or no emphasis a) Evaluation of students’ ongoing work ------------------ 

### A A A
b) Classroom tests (for

example, teacher-made or textbook tests) ---------------- 

### A A A
c) National or regional

achievement tests ------------- 

### A A A Science Assessment19 6 DRAFT <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 

### Preparation to Teach Science

S9 In the past two years, have you participated in professional development in any of the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Yes
No

a) Science content ---------------------------------- 

### A A
b) Science pedagogy/instruction ------------------ 

### A A
c) Science curriculum ------------------------------ 

### A A
d) Integrating information

technology into science ------------------------- 

### A A
e) Science assessment ------------------------------ 

### A A
f) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- 

### A A
g) Integrating science with other subjects (e.g. mathematics, technology) ----------------- 

### A A S10 In the past two years, how many hours in total have you spent in formal <in-service/professional development> (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.) for science?

Check one circle only.
None --- 

### A

Less than 6 hours --- 

### A

6–15 hours --- 

### A

16–35 hours --- 

### A

More than 35 hours --- 

### A20 DRAFT <Grade 4> Teacher Questionnaire 7 S11 How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following science topics? If a topic is not in the <fourth-grade> curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose “Not applicable.”

Check one circle for each line. Not applicable Very well prepared Somewhat prepared Not well prepared
A. Life Science a) Major body structures and their functions in humans and other organisms (plants and animals) ------------------------ 

### A A A A b) Life cycles and reproduction in plants and animals ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A c) Physical features, behavior, and survival of organisms living in diff erent environments ----------------------------------- 

### A A A A d) Relationships in a given community (e.g., simple food chains, predator-prey relationships), human impact

on the environment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A e) Human health (e.g., transmission/prevention of communicable diseases, signs of health/illness, diet, exercise) -------- 

### A A A A
B. Physical Science a) States of matter (solids, liquids, gases) and diff erences in their physical properties (shape, volume), including changes in state of matter by heating and cooling --------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A b) Classifi cation of objects/materials based on physical properties (e.g., weight/mass, volume, magnetic attraction) ----- 

### A A A A
c) Forming and separating mixtures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A d) Familiar chemical changes in materials (e.g., decaying, burning, rusting, cooking) --------------------------------------- 

### A A A A e) Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., the Sun, electricity, water, wind/electricity, heat) -------- 

### A A A A f) Light (e.g., sources, behavior) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A A g) Electricity and simple electrical systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Magnetic attraction and repulsion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A i) Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) --------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A

C. Earth Science a) Common features of Earth’s landscape (e.g., mountains, plains, rivers, deserts) and relationship

to human use (e.g., farming, irrigation, land development) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A b) Water on Earth (location, types, and movement) and air (composition, proof of its existence, uses) --------------------- 

### A A A A c) Weather conditions from day to day or over the seasons ------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A d) Fossils of animals and plants (age, location, formation) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A e) Earth’s solar system (planets, Sun, Moon) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A f) Day, night, and shadows due to Earth’s rotation and its relationship to the Sun ------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Seasons related to Earth’s movement around the Sun ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A AThank you for the thought, time, and eff ort you have put into completing this questionnaire. 

# Thank You

# <Grade 4> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY

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# <Grade 8> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY 

# Teacher Questionnaire Mathematics

Field Test Version

## Teacher Questionnaire



# TIMSS 2015 Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science and studies diff erences in national education systems in more than 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide. This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of <eighth-grade> students, and seeks information about teachers’ academic and professional backgrounds, classroom resources, instructional practices, and attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe secondary education in <country>. Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer to the “TIMSS class” or “this class” . This is the class that is identifi ed on the front of this booklet, and which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school. If you teach some but not all of the students in the TIMSS class, please think only of the students that you teach when answering these class-specifi c questions. It is important that you answer each question carefully so that the information that you provide refl ects your situation as accurately as possible. Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may fi nd that some of the questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in <country>. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the studies. It is estimated that you will need approximately 35 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and eff ort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution. When you have completed the questionnaire, please place it in the accompanying envelope and
return it to:

<Insert country-specifi c information here>.

Thank you.2 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 1 

### About You



## 4 What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?

Check one circle only. Did not complete <Upper secondary education—ISCED Level 3> --- 

### A <Upper secondary education— ISCED Level 3> --- 

### A <Post-secondary, non-tertiary education—ISCED Level 4> --- 

### A <Short-cycle tertiary education—ISCED Level 5> --- 

### A <Bachelor’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6> --- 

### A <Master’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7> --- 

### A <Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8> --- 

### A 

## 5 During your <post-secondary> education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?

Check one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) Mathematics ------------------------------------- 

### A A
b) Biology ------------------------------------------- 

### A A
c) Physics ------------------------------------------- 

### A A
d) Chemistry ---------------------------------------- 

### A A
e) <Earth Science> -------------------------------- 

### A A
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------ 

### A A
g) Education–Science ------------------------------ 

### A A
h) Education–General ------------------------------ 

### A A
i) Other --------------------------------------------- 

### A A 

## 1 By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?

_____________ years Please round to the nearest whole number. 

## 2 Are you female or male?

Check one circle only.
Female --- 

### A

Male --- 

### A 

## 3 How old are you?

Check one circle only.
Under 25 --- 

### A

25–29 --- 

### A

30–39 --- 

### A

40–49 --- 

### A

50–59 --- 

### A

60 or more --- 

### A3 2 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 

### School Emphasis on Academic Success



## 6 How would you characterize each of the following within your school?

Check one circle for each line.

Very high High Medium
Low Very low
a) Teachers’ understanding of

the school’s curricular goals --- 

### A A A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of

success in implementing the school’s curriculum -------- 

### A A A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations

for student achievement ------- 

### A A A A A
d) Teachers working together

to improve student achievement ------------------- 

### A A A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to inspire students ---------------- 

### A A A A A
f) Parental involvement in school activities ------------- 

### A A A A A
g) Parental commitment to

ensure that students are ready to learn ------------------ 

### A A A A A
h) Parental expectations for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
i) Parental support for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
j) Parental pressure for the school to maintain high academic standards ------------ 

### A A A A A Check one circle for each line. Very high High Medium
Low Very low

k) Students’ desire to do

well in school ------------------- 

### A A A A A
l) Students’ ability to reach

school’s academic goals -------- 

### A A A A A
m) Students’ respect for

classmates who excel in school ------------------------ 

### A A A A A
n) Clarity of the school’s

educational objectives --------- 

### A A A A A
o) Collaboration between

school leadership and teachers to plan instruction --- 

### A A A A A
p) Amount of instructional

support provided to teachers by school leadership ----------- 

### A A A A A
q) School leadership’s

support for teachers’ professional development ----- 

### A A A A A
r) Teachers’ job satisfaction------- 

### A A A A A4 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 3 

## 7 Thinking about your current school, indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Check one circle for each line.

Agree a lot Agree a little Disagree a little Disagree a lot a) This school is located in

a safe neighborhood ---------- 

### A A A A
b) I feel safe at this school -------- 

### A A A A
c) This school’s security policies

and practices are suffi cient ---- 

### A A A A
d) The students behave in an

orderly manner ---------------- 

### A A A A
e ) The students are respectful

of the teachers ----------------- 

### A A A A
f ) The students respect school property ---------------- 

### A A A A
g) This school has clear rules

about student conduct -------- 

### A A A A
h) This school’s rules are

enforced in a fair and consistent manner ------------- 

### A A A A 

## 8 In your current school, how severe is each problem?

Check one circle for each line.

Not a problem Minor problem Moderate problem
Serious problem a) The school building needs

signifi cant repair -------------- 

### A A A A
b) Teachers do not have

adequate workspace (e.g., for preparation, collaboration, or meeting with students) ---- 

### A A A A
c) Teachers do not have

adequate instructional materials and supplies -------- 

### A A A A
d) The school classrooms are not cleaned often enough ----- 

### A A A A
e) The school classrooms need maintenance work ------------ 

### A A A A
f) Teachers do not have adequate technological
resources ----------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Teachers do not have

adequate support for using technology -------------- 

### A A A A
h) There are too many

students in the classes -------- 

### A A A A
i) Teachers have too many

teaching hours ----------------- 

### A A A A
j) Teachers have too much material to cover in classes ----------------------- 

### A A A A School Climate5 4 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 

## 9 How often do you have the following types of interactions with other teachers?

Check one circle for each line.

Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) Discuss how to teach

a particular topic -------------- 

### A A A A
b) Collaborate in planning

and preparing instructional materials ----------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Share what I have learned about my teaching experiences ---------- 

### A A A A
d) Visit another classroom

to learn more about teaching - 

### A A A A
e) Work together to

try out new ideas -------------- 

### A A A A
f) Go to other teachers

for help ------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) Work as a group on implementing the curriculum --------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Work with teachers from

other grades to ensure continuity in learning --------- 

### A A A A
i) Participate in teacher mentoring --------------------- 

### A A A A 

## 10 How frequently do you feel the following way about being a teacher?

Check one circle for each line. Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) I am content with my profession as a teacher -------- 

### A A A A
b) I am satisfi ed with being

a teacher at this school -------- 

### A A A A
c) I fi nd my work full of meaning and purpose --------- 

### A A A A
d) I am enthusiastic

about my job ------------------ 

### A A A A
e) My work inspires me ----------- 

### A A A A
f) I am proud of the work I do ----------------------- 

### A A A A
g) I am frustrated as a teacher ---- 

### A A A A
h) I am supported by the

teachers at my school ---------- 

### A A A A
i) I am going to continue

teaching for as long as I can --- 

### A A A A About Being a Teacher6 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 5 

### About Teaching the TIMSS Class



## 11 How many students are in this class?

_____________ students Write in a number.



## 12 How many <eighth-grade> students experience diffi culties understanding spoken <language of test>?

_____________ students in this class Write in a number. 

## 13 How often do you do the following in teaching this class?

Check one circle for each line. Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Summarize what students

should have learned from the lesson ---------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Ask questions to elicit

reasons and explanations ----- 

### A A A A
c) Ask questions to check

that students understand what I am teaching ----------- 

### A A A A
d) Encourage all students to improve their performance --- 

### A A A A
e) Praise students for

good performance ------------- 

### A A A A
f) Ask students to complete challenging exercises that require them to go beyond the instruction ----- 

### A A A A
g) Encourage classroom

discussions among students ----------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Link new content to

students’ prior knowledge ---- 

### A A A A
i) Ask students to decide

their own problem solving procedures ------------ 

### A A A A
j) Encourage students to express their ideas in class ---- 

### A A A A7 6 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 

## 14 In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class?

Check one circle for each line.
Not at all
Some A lot a) Students lacking prerequisite knowledge or skills ------------ 

### A A A
b) Students suff ering from lack of basic nutrition --------- 

### A A A
c) Students suff ering from not enough sleep -------------- 

### A A A
d) Students with special needs (e.g., physical disabilities, mental or emotional/ psychological impairment) ---- 

### A A A
e) Disruptive students ----------- 

### A A A
f) Uninterested students --------- 

### A A A8 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics 1 

### Teaching Mathematics to the TIMSS Class

Questions 15-17 ask about mathematics instruction for the <eighth-grade> students in the TIMSS class. 

## 15 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. 

## 16 In teaching mathematics to this class, how confi dent do you feel to do the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Very confi dent Somewhat confi dent Not confi dent a) Answer students’ questions

about mathematics ------------ 

### A A A
b) Show students a variety of

problem solving strategies ---- 

### A A A
c) Provide challenging tasks

for the highest achieving students ------------ 

### A A A
d) Adapt my teaching to

engage students’ interest ----- 

### A A A
e) Help students appreciate

the value of learning mathematics ------------------- 

### A A A
f) Inspire students who are unmotivated to learn mathematics ------------------- 

### A A A
g) Assess student comprehension

of mathematics ---------------- 

### A A A
h) Improve the understanding

of struggling students --------- 

### A A A
i) Build supportive relationships

with students ------------------ 

### A A A
j) Manage the classroom to avoid disruptions -------------- 

### A A A
k) Make mathematics

relevant to students ----------- 

### A A A
l) Challenge students into

developing higher order thinking skills ------------------ 

### A A A9 2 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics 

## 17 In teaching mathematics to this class, how often do you usually ask students to do the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Listen to me explain new mathematics content ---------- 

### A A A A
b) Listen to me explain how to

solve problems ---------------- 

### A A A A
c) Memorize rules, procedures,

and facts ----------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Work problems (individually

or with peers) with my guidance ----------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Work problems together in

the whole class with direct guidance from me ------------- 

### A A A A
f) Work problems (individually or with peers) while I am occupied by other tasks ------- 

### A A A A
g) Explain their answers ---------- 

### A A A A
h) Relate what they are

learning in mathematics to their daily lives -------------- 

### A A A A
i) Decide on their own procedures for solving complex problems ------------- 

### A A A A
j) Work on problems for which there is no immediately obvious method of solution ------------ 

### A A A A
k) Take a written test or quiz ----- 

### A A A A
l) Work in mixed ability groups -- 

### A A A A
m) Work in same ability groups -- 

### A A A A10 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics 3 

### Resources for Teaching Mathematics

Questions 18–20 ask about resources for teaching mathematics to the <eighth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.



## 18 When you teach mathematics to this class, how do you use the following resources?

Check one circle for each line.

Basis for instruction Supplement Not used
a) Textbooks ---------------------- 

### A A A
b) Workbooks or

worksheets -------------------- 

### A A A
c) Concrete objects or materials that help students understand quantities or procedures ------- 

### A A A
d) Computer software/

applications (apps) for mathematics instruction ------- 

### A A A
e) Internet resources -------------- 

### A A A 

## 19 A. Are the students in this class permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?

Check one circle only. Yes, with unrestricted use --- 

### A
Yes, with restricted use --- 

### A No, calculators are not permitted - 

### A (If No, go to #20)

If Yes,

B. How often do students in this class use calculators in their mathematics lessons for the following activities?

Check one circle for each line. Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never

a) Check answers ----------------- 

### A A A A
b) Do routine computations ------ 

### A A A A
c) Solve complex problems ------ 

### A A A A
d) Explore number concepts ----- 

### A A A A11 4 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics 

## 20 A. Do the students in this class have computers (including tablets such as iPads) available to use during their mathematics lessons?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A (If No, go to #21)

If Yes,

B. How many of the computers have access to the Internet?

Check one circle only.
All --- 

### A

Most --- 

### A

Some --- 

### A

None --- 

### A

C. How often do you have the students do the following activities on computers during mathematics lessons?

Check one circle for each line. Every or almost every day Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never a) Explore mathematics principles and concepts -------- 

### A A A A
b) Practice skills and procedures - 

### A A A A
c) Look up ideas and information -------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Process and analyze data ------ 

### A A A A12 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics 5 

## 21 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.”

Check one circle for each line. Mostly taught before this year Mostly taught this year Not yet taught or just introduced
A. Number a) Computing with whole numbers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Comparing and ordering rational numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A c) Computing with rational numbers (fractions, decimals, and integers) ----------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A d) Concepts of irrational numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
e) Problem solving involving percents or proportions -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
B. Algebra a) Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Simple linear equations and inequalities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A
c) Simultaneous (two variables) equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A d) Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences (extension, missing terms, generalization of patterns) ------- 

### A A A e) Representation of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, words, or equations ---------------------------------------- 

### A A A f) Properties of functions (slopes, intercepts, etc.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
C. Geometry a) Geometric properties of angles and geometric shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, and other common polygons) --------- 

### A A A b) Congruent fi gures and similar triangles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
c) Relationship between three-dimensional shapes and their two-dimensional representations --------------------------- 

### A A A d) Using appropriate measurement formulas for perimeters, circumferences, areas, surface areas, and volumes ----------- 

### A A A
e) Points on the Cartesian plane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A
f) Translation, refl ection, and rotation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A

D. Data and Chance a) Characteristics of data sets (mean, median, mode, and shape of distributions) ------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Interpreting data sets (e.g., draw conclusions, make predictions, and estimate values between and

beyond given data points) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A c) Judging, predicting, and determining the chances of possible outcomes -------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A Mathematics Topics Taught

Question 21 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching mathematics to the <eighth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.13 6 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics Question 22 asks about mathematics homework for the <eighth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.



## 22 A. How often do you usually assign mathematics homework to the students in this class?

Check one circle only. I do not assign mathematics homework --- 

### A (Go to #23)
Less than once a week --- 

### A

1 or 2 times a week --- 

### A

3 or 4 times a week --- 

### A Every day --- 

### A

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.)

Check one circle only.
15 minutes or less --- 

### A

16–30 minutes --- 

### A

31–60 minutes --- 

### A

61–90 minutes --- 

### A

More than 90 minutes --- 

### A Mathematics Homework

C. How often do you do the following with the mathematics homework assignments for this class?

Check one circle for each line. Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) Correct assignments and give feedback to students ----- 

### A A A
b) Have students correct

their own homework ---------- 

### A A A
c) Discuss the homework in class ------------------------- 

### A A A
d) Monitor whether or not the homework was completed ---- 

### A A A
e) Use the homework to

contribute towards students’ grades or marks ----- 

### A A A14 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics 7 Questions 23–25 ask about mathematics assessment for the <eighth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.



## 23 How much emphasis do you place on the following sources to monitor students’ progress in mathematics?

Check one circle for each line. Major emphasis Some emphasis Little or no emphasis a) Evaluation of students’ ongoing work ------------------ 

### A A A
b) Classroom tests (for

example, teacher-made or textbook tests) ---------------- 

### A A A
c) National or regional

achievement tests ------------- 

### A A A



## 24 How often do you give a mathematics test or examination to this class?

Check one circle only.
About once a week --- 

### A About every two weeks --- 

### A

About once a month --- 

### A A few times a year --- 

### A

Never --- 

### A Mathematics Assessment



## 25 How often do you include the following types of questions in your mathematics tests or examinations?

Check one circle for each line. Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) Questions based on recall of facts and procedures -------- 

### A A A
b) Questions involving

application of mathematical procedures --------------------- 

### A A A
c) Questions requiring

explanations or justifi cations ------------------- 

### A A A15 8 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics 

### Preparation to Teach Mathematics



## 26 In the past two years, have you participated in professional development in any of the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Yes
No

a) Mathematics content ---------------------------- 

### A A
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction ------------ 

### A A
c) Mathematics curriculum ------------------------ 

### A A
d) Integrating information

technology into mathematics ------------------- 

### A A
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or problem solving skills --------------------------- 

### A A
f) Mathematics assessment ----------------------- 

### A A
g) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- 

### A A 

## 27 In the past two years, how many hours in total have you spent in formal <in-service/professional development> (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.) for mathematics?

Check one circle only.
None --- 

### A

Less than 6 hours --- 

### A

6–15 hours --- 

### A

16–35 hours --- 

### A

More than 35 hours --- 

### A16 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire — Mathematics 9 

## 28 How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following mathematics topics? If a topic is not in the <eighth-grade> curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose “Not applicable.”

Check one circle for each line. Not applicable Very well prepared Somewhat prepared Not well prepared
A. Number a) Computing with whole numbers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Comparing and ordering rational numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A c) Computing with rational numbers (fractions, decimals, and integers) ----------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A d) Concepts of irrational numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Problem solving involving percents or proportions -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
B. Algebra a) Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Simple linear equations and inequalities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
c) Simultaneous (two variables) equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A A d) Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences (extension, missing terms, generalization of patterns) ------- 

### A A A A e) Representation of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, words, or equations ---------------------------------------- 

### A A A A f) Properties of functions (slopes, intercepts, etc.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
C. Geometry a) Geometric properties of angles and geometric shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, and other common polygons) --------- 

### A A A A b) Congruent fi gures and similar triangles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Relationship between three-dimensional shapes and their two-dimensional representations --------------------------- 

### A A A A d) Using appropriate measurement formulas for perimeters, circumferences, areas, surface areas, and volumes ----------- 

### A A A A
e) Points on the Cartesian plane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
f) Translation, refl ection, and rotation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A

D. Data and Chance a) Characteristics of data sets (mean, median, mode, and shape of distributions) ------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Interpreting data sets (e.g., draw conclusions, make predictions, and estimate values between and

beyond given data points) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A c) Judging, predicting, and determining the chances of possible outcomes -------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A AThank you for the thought, time, and eff ort you have put into completing this questionnaire. 

# Thank You

# <Grade 8> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY

timssandpirls.bc.edu © IEA, 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement 

# Teacher Questionnaire Mathematics

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# <Grade 8> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY 

# Teacher Questionnaire Science

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## Teacher Questionnaire



# TIMSS 2015 Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science and studies diff erences in national education systems in more than 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide. This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of <eighth-grade> students, and seeks information about teachers’ academic and professional backgrounds, classroom resources, instructional practices, and attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe secondary education in <country>. Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer to the “TIMSS class” or “this class” . This is the class that is identifi ed on the front of this booklet, and which will be tested as part of TIMSS in your school. If you teach some but not all of the students in the TIMSS class, please think only of the students that you teach when answering these class-specifi c questions. It is important that you answer each question carefully so that the information that you provide refl ects your situation as accurately as possible. Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may fi nd that some of the questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in <country>. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the studies. It is estimated that you will need approximately 35 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and eff ort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution. When you have completed the questionnaire, please place it in the accompanying envelope and
return it to:

<Insert country-specifi c information here>.

Thank you.2 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 1 

### About You



## 4 What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?

Check one circle only. Did not complete <Upper secondary education—ISCED Level 3> --- 

### A <Upper secondary education— ISCED Level 3> --- 

### A <Post-secondary, non-tertiary education—ISCED Level 4> --- 

### A <Short-cycle tertiary education—ISCED Level 5> --- 

### A <Bachelor’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6> --- 

### A <Master’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7> --- 

### A <Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8> --- 

### A 

## 5 During your <post-secondary> education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?

Check one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) Mathematics ------------------------------------- 

### A A
b) Biology ------------------------------------------- 

### A A
c) Physics ------------------------------------------- 

### A A
d) Chemistry ---------------------------------------- 

### A A
e) <Earth Science> -------------------------------- 

### A A
f) Education–Mathematics ------------------------ 

### A A
g) Education–Science ------------------------------ 

### A A
h) Education–General ------------------------------ 

### A A
i) Other --------------------------------------------- 

### A A 

## 1 By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?

_____________ years Please round to the nearest whole number. 

## 2 Are you female or male?

Check one circle only.
Female --- 

### A

Male --- 

### A 

## 3 How old are you?

Check one circle only.
Under 25 --- 

### A

25–29 --- 

### A

30–39 --- 

### A

40–49 --- 

### A

50–59 --- 

### A

60 or more --- 

### A3 2 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 

### School Emphasis on Academic Success



## 6 How would you characterize each of the following within your school?

Check one circle for each line.

Very high High Medium
Low Very low
a) Teachers’ understanding of

the school’s curricular goals --- 

### A A A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of

success in implementing the school’s curriculum -------- 

### A A A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations

for student achievement ------- 

### A A A A A
d) Teachers working together

to improve student achievement ------------------- 

### A A A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to inspire students ---------------- 

### A A A A A
f) Parental involvement in school activities ------------- 

### A A A A A
g) Parental commitment to

ensure that students are ready to learn ------------------ 

### A A A A A
h) Parental expectations for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
i) Parental support for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
j) Parental pressure for the school to maintain high academic standards ------------ 

### A A A A A Check one circle for each line. Very high High Medium
Low Very low

k) Students’ desire to do

well in school ------------------- 

### A A A A A
l) Students’ ability to reach

school’s academic goals -------- 

### A A A A A
m) Students’ respect for

classmates who excel in school ------------------------ 

### A A A A A
n) Clarity of the school’s

educational objectives --------- 

### A A A A A
o) Collaboration between

school leadership and teachers to plan instruction --- 

### A A A A A
p) Amount of instructional

support provided to teachers by school leadership ----------- 

### A A A A A
q) School leadership’s

support for teachers’ professional development ----- 

### A A A A A
r) Teachers’ job satisfaction------- 

### A A A A A4 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 3 

## 7 Thinking about your current school, indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Check one circle for each line.

Agree a lot Agree a little Disagree a little Disagree a lot a) This school is located in

a safe neighborhood ---------- 

### A A A A
b) I feel safe at this school -------- 

### A A A A
c) This school’s security policies

and practices are suffi cient ---- 

### A A A A
d) The students behave in an

orderly manner ---------------- 

### A A A A
e ) The students are respectful

of the teachers ----------------- 

### A A A A
f ) The students respect school property ---------------- 

### A A A A
g) This school has clear rules

about student conduct -------- 

### A A A A
h) This school’s rules are

enforced in a fair and consistent manner ------------- 

### A A A A 

## 8 In your current school, how severe is each problem?

Check one circle for each line.

Not a problem Minor problem Moderate problem
Serious problem a) The school building needs

signifi cant repair -------------- 

### A A A A
b) Teachers do not have

adequate workspace (e.g., for preparation, collaboration, or meeting with students) ---- 

### A A A A
c) Teachers do not have

adequate instructional materials and supplies -------- 

### A A A A
d) The school classrooms are not cleaned often enough ----- 

### A A A A
e) The school classrooms need maintenance work ------------ 

### A A A A
f) Teachers do not have adequate technological
resources ----------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Teachers do not have

adequate support for using technology -------------- 

### A A A A
h) There are too many

students in the classes -------- 

### A A A A
i) Teachers have too many

teaching hours ----------------- 

### A A A A
j) Teachers have too much material to cover in classes ----------------------- 

### A A A A School Climate5 4 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 

## 9 How often do you have the following types of interactions with other teachers?

Check one circle for each line.

Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) Discuss how to teach

a particular topic -------------- 

### A A A A
b) Collaborate in planning

and preparing instructional materials ----------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Share what I have learned about my teaching experiences ---------- 

### A A A A
d) Visit another classroom

to learn more about teaching - 

### A A A A
e) Work together to

try out new ideas -------------- 

### A A A A
f) Go to other teachers

for help ------------------------ 

### A A A A
g) Work as a group on implementing the curriculum --------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Work with teachers from

other grades to ensure continuity in learning --------- 

### A A A A
i) Participate in teacher mentoring --------------------- 

### A A A A 

## 10 How frequently do you feel the following way about being a teacher?

Check one circle for each line. Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) I am content with my profession as a teacher -------- 

### A A A A
b) I am satisfi ed with being

a teacher at this school -------- 

### A A A A
c) I fi nd my work full of meaning and purpose --------- 

### A A A A
d) I am enthusiastic

about my job ------------------ 

### A A A A
e) My work inspires me ----------- 

### A A A A
f) I am proud of the work I do ----------------------- 

### A A A A
g) I am frustrated as a teacher ---- 

### A A A A
h) I am supported by the

teachers at my school ---------- 

### A A A A
i) I am going to continue

teaching for as long as I can --- 

### A A A A About Being a Teacher6 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 5 

### About Teaching the TIMSS Class



## 11 How many students are in this class?

_____________ students Write in a number.



## 12 How many <eighth-grade> students experience diffi culties understanding spoken <language of test>?

_____________ students in this class Write in a number. 

## 13 How often do you do the following in teaching this class?

Check one circle for each line. Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Summarize what students

should have learned from the lesson ---------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Ask questions to elicit

reasons and explanations ----- 

### A A A A
c) Ask questions to check

that students understand what I am teaching ----------- 

### A A A A
d) Encourage all students to improve their performance --- 

### A A A A
e) Praise students for

good performance ------------- 

### A A A A
f) Ask students to complete challenging exercises that require them to go beyond the instruction ----- 

### A A A A
g) Encourage classroom

discussions among students ----------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Link new content to

students’ prior knowledge ---- 

### A A A A
i) Ask students to decide

their own problem solving procedures ------------ 

### A A A A
j) Encourage students to express their ideas in class ---- 

### A A A A7 6 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire 

## 14 In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class?

Check one circle for each line.
Not at all
Some A lot a) Students lacking prerequisite knowledge or skills ------------ 

### A A A
b) Students suff ering from lack of basic nutrition --------- 

### A A A
c) Students suff ering from not enough sleep -------------- 

### A A A
d) Students with special needs (e.g., physical disabilities, mental or emotional/ psychological impairment) ---- 

### A A A
e) Disruptive students ----------- 

### A A A
f) Uninterested students --------- 

### A A A8 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science 1 Questions 15–17 ask about science instruction for the <eighth-grade> students in the <TIMSS class/class with the TIMSS students>. 

### Teaching Science to the <TIMSS Class/Class with the TIMSS students>



## 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. 

## 16 In teaching science to this class, how confi dent do you feel to do the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Very confi dent Somewhat confi dent Not confi dent a) Answer students’ questions

about science ------------------ 

### A A A
b) Explain science concepts

or principles by doing science experiments ----------- 

### A A A
c) Provide challenging tasks

for the highest achieving students ------------ 

### A A A d) Adapt my teaching to

engage students’ interest ----- 

### A A A
e) Help students appreciate

the value of learning science ------------------------- 

### A A A f) Inspire students who are unmotivated to learn science ------------------------- 

### A A A
g) Assess student comprehension

of science ---------------------- 

### A A A
h) Improve the understanding

of struggling students --------- 

### A A A
i) Build supportive relationships

with students ------------------ 

### A A A
j) Manage the classroom to avoid disruptions --------------- 

### A A A
k) Make science relevant

to students --------------------- 

### A A A
l) Challenge students into

developing higher order thinking skills ------------------ 

### A A A m) Teach science using inquiry

methods ----------------------- 

### A A A9 2 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science 

## 17 In teaching science to the students in this class, how often do you usually ask them to do the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Listen to me explain new

science content ---------------- 

### A A A A
b) Observe natural phenomena

and describe what they see --- 

### A A A A
c) Watch me demonstrate

an experiment or investigation ------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Design or plan experiments

or investigations --------------- 

### A A A A
e) Conduct experiments or investigations ------------------ 

### A A A A
f) Present data from experiments or investigations --------------- 

### A A A A
g) Interpret data from experiments

or investigations --------------- 

### A A A A
h) Use evidence from experiments

or investigations to support conclusions ----------- 

### A A A A
i) Read their textbooks or

other resource materials ------ 

### A A A A
j) Have students memorize facts and principles ------------ 

### A A A A
k) Use scientifi c formulas and laws to solve routine problems ----------------------- 

### A A A A
l) Give explanations about

something they are studying ----------------------- 

### A A A A
m) Relate what they are learning in science to their daily lives ---------------- 

### A A A A
n) Do fi eld work outside of class - 

### A A A A
o) Take a written test or quiz ----- 

### A A A A
p) Work in mixed ability groups -- 

### A A A A
q) Work in same ability groups --- 

### A A A A10 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science 3 

## 19 A. Do the students in this class have computers (including tablets such as iPads) available to use during their science lessons?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A (If No, go to #20)

If Yes,

B. How many of the computers have access to the Internet?

Check one circle only.
All --- 

### A

Most --- 

### A

Some --- 

### A

None --- 

### A

C. How often do you have the students do the following activities on computers during science lessons?

Check one circle for each line. Every or almost every day Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never a) Practice skills and procedures --------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Look up ideas and

information -------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Do scientifi c procedures

or experiments ---------------- 

### A A A A
d) Study natural phenomena

through simulations ----------- 

### A A A A
e) Process and analyze data ------ 

### A A A A Resources for Teaching Science

Questions 18–19 ask about resources for teaching science to the < eighth-grade > students in the <TIMSS class/class with the TIMSS students>.



## 18 When you teach science to this class, how do you use the following resources?

Check one circle for each line.

Basis for instruction Supplement Not used
a) Textbooks ---------------------- 

### A A A
b) Workbooks or

worksheets -------------------- 

### A A A
c) Science equipment and materials ----------------------- 

### A A A
d) Computer software/

applications (apps) for science instruction ------------- 

### A A A
e) Internet resources ------------- 

### A A A11 4 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science Question 20 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching science to the <eighth-grade> students in the <TIMSS class/class with the TIMSS students>.



### Science Topics Taught



## 20 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.”

Check one circle for each line. Mostly taught before this year Mostly taught this year Not yet taught or just introduced A. Biology a) Diff erences among major taxonomic groups of organisms (plants, animals, fungi, mammals, birds, reptiles, fi sh, amphibians) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Major organs and organ systems in humans and other organisms (structure/function, life processes that maintain stable bodily conditions) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A
c) Cells, their structure and functions, including respiration and photosynthesis as cellular processes ---------------------- 

### A A A
d) Life cycles, sexual reproduction, and heredity (passing on of traits, inherited versus acquired/learned

characteristics) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
e) Role of variation and adaptation in survival/extinction of species in a changing environment (including fossil

evidence for changes in life on Earth over time) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
f) Interdependence of populations of organisms in an ecosystem (e.g., energy fl ow, food webs, competition, predation) and factors aff ecting population size in an ecosystem ---------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
g) Human health (causes of infectious diseases, methods of infection, prevention, immunity) and the importance

of diet and exercise in maintaining health ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
B. Chemistry a) Classifi cation, composition, and particulate structure of matter (elements, compounds, mixtures, molecules,

atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Physical and chemical properties of matter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
c) Mixtures and solutions (solvent, solute, concentration/dilution, eff ect of temperature on solubility) -------------------- 

### A A A
d) Properties and uses of common acids and bases ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
e) Chemical change (transformation of reactants, evidence of chemical change, conservation of matter,

common oxidation reactions – combustion, rusting, tarnishing) ---------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
f) The role of electrons in chemical bonds ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A12 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science 5 

## 20 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.”

Check one circle for each line. 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, thermal expansion, and changes in volume and/or pressure) ------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Energy forms, transformations, heat, and temperature --------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
c) Basic properties/behaviors of light (refl ection, refraction, light and color, simple ray diagrams)

and sound (transmission through media, loudness, pitch, amplitude, frequency) ----------------------------------------- 

### A A A
d) Electric circuits (fl ow of current; types of circuits - parallel/series) and properties

and uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
e) Forces and motion (types of forces, basic description of motion, eff ects of density and pressure) ------------------------ 

### A A A

D. Earth Science a) Earth’s structure and physical features (Earth’s crust, mantle and core; composition and relative distribution of water, and composition of air) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
b) Earth’s processes, cycles and history (rock cycle; water cycle; weather versus climate; major geological events;

formation of fossils and fossil fuels) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
c) Earth’s resources, their use and conservation (e.g., renewable/nonrenewable resources, human use of land/soil, water resources) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A
d) Earth in the solar system and the universe (phenomena on Earth - day/night, tides, phases of moon, eclipses,

seasons; physical features of Earth compared to other bodies) ------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A (continued)13 6 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science Question 21 asks about science homework for the <eighth-grade> students in the <TIMSS class/class with the TIMSS students>.



## 21 A. How often do you usually assign science homework to the students in this class?

Check one circle only. I do not assign science homework --- 

### A (Go to #22)
Less than once a week --- 

### A

1 or 2 times a week --- 

### A

3 or 4 times a week --- 

### A Every day --- 

### A

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.)

Check one circle only.
15 minutes or less --- 

### A

16–30 minutes --- 

### A

31–60 minutes --- 

### A

61–90 minutes --- 

### A

More than 90 minutes --- 

### A Science Homework

C. How often do you do the following with the science homework assignments for this class?

Check one circle for each line.

Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) Correct assignments and give feedback to students ----- 

### A A A
b) Have students correct

their own homework ---------- 

### A A A
c) Discuss the homework in class ------------------------- 

### A A A
d) Monitor whether or not the homework was completed ---- 

### A A A
e) Use the homework to

contribute towards students’ grades or marks ----- 

### A A A14 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science 7 Questions 22–24 ask about science assessment for the <eighth-grade> students in the <TIMSS class/class with the TIMSS students>.



## 22 How much emphasis do you place on the following sources to monitor students’ progress in science?

Check one circle for each line.

Major emphasis Some emphasis Little or no emphasis a) Evaluation of students’ ongoing work ------------------ 

### A A A
b) Classroom tests (for

example, teacher-made or textbook tests) ---------------- 

### A A A
c) National or regional

achievement tests ------------- 

### A A A



## 23 How often do you give a science test or examination to this class?

Check one circle only.
About once a week --- 

### A About every two weeks --- 

### A

About once a month --- 

### A A few times a year --- 

### A

Never --- 

### A Science Assessment



## 24 How often do you include the following types of questions in your science tests or examinations?

Check one circle for each line.

Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) Questions based on knowing facts and concepts --- 

### A A A
b) Questions based on the

application of knowledge and understanding ------------ 

### A A A
c) Questions requiring

explanations or justifi cations ------------------- 

### A A A15 8 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science 

### Preparation to Teach Science



## 25 In the past two years, have you participated in professional development in any of the following?

Check one circle for each line.

Yes
No

a) Science content ---------------------------------- 

### A A
b) Science pedagogy/instruction ------------------ 

### A A
c) Science curriculum ------------------------------ 

### A A
d) Integrating information technology into science -------------------------------------- 

### A A
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or inquiry skills ------------------------------------- 

### A A
f) Science assessment ------------------------------ 

### A A
g) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- 

### A A 

## 26 In the past two years, how many hours in total have you spent in formal <in-service/professional development> (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.) for science?

Check one circle only.
None --- 

### A

Less than 6 hours --- 

### A

6–15 hours --- 

### A

16–35 hours --- 

### A

More than 35 hours --- 

### A16 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science 9 

## 27 How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following science topics? If a topic is not in the <eighth-grade> curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose “Not applicable.”

Check one circle for each line. Not applicable Very well prepared Somewhat prepared Not well prepared A. Biology a) Diff erences among major taxonomic groups of organisms (plants, animals, fungi, mammals, birds, reptiles, fi sh, amphibians) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Major organs and organ systems in humans and other organisms (structure/function, life processes that maintain stable bodily conditions) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### A A A A
c) Cells, their structure and functions, including respiration and photosynthesis as cellular processes ---------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Life cycles, sexual reproduction, and heredity (passing on of traits, inherited versus acquired/learned

characteristics) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Role of variation and adaptation in survival/extinction of species in a changing environment (including fossil

evidence for changes in life on Earth over time) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Interdependence of populations of organisms in an ecosystem (e.g., energy fl ow, food webs, competition, predation) and factors aff ecting population size in an ecosystem ---------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Human health (causes of infectious diseases, methods of infection, prevention, immunity) and the importance

of diet and exercise in maintaining health ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
B. Chemistry a) Classifi cation, composition, and particulate structure of matter (elements, compounds, mixtures, molecules,

atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Physical and chemical properties of matter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Mixtures and solutions (solvent, solute, concentration/dilution, eff ect of temperature on solubility) -------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Properties and uses of common acids and bases ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Chemical change (transformation of reactants, evidence of chemical change, conservation of matter,

common oxidation reactions – combustion, rusting, tarnishing) ---------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
f) The role of electrons in chemical bonds ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A17 0 <Grade 8> Teacher Questionnaire – Science 

## 27 How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following science topics? If a topic is not in the <eighth-grade> curriculum or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose “Not applicable.”

Check one circle for each line. Not applicable Very well prepared Somewhat prepared Not well prepared C. Physics a) Physical states and changes in matter (explanations of properties in terms of movement and distance between particles; phase change, thermal expansion, and changes in volume and/or pressure) ------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Energy forms, transformations, heat, and temperature --------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Basic properties/behaviors of light (refl ection, refraction, light and color, simple ray diagrams)

and sound (transmission through media, loudness, pitch, amplitude, frequency) ----------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Electric circuits (fl ow of current; types of circuits - parallel/series) and properties

and uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Forces and motion (types of forces, basic description of motion, eff ects of density and pressure) ------------------------ 

### A A A A

D. Earth Science a) Earth’s structure and physical features (Earth’s crust, mantle and core; composition and relative distribution of water, and composition of air) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Earth’s processes, cycles and history (rock cycle; water cycle; weather versus climate; major geological events;

formation of fossils and fossil fuels) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Earth’s resources, their use and conservation (e.g., renewable/nonrenewable resources, human use of land/soil, water resources) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A
d) Earth in the solar system and the universe (phenomena on Earth - day/night, tides, phases of moon, eclipses,

seasons; physical features of Earth compared to other bodies) ------------------------------------------------------------- 

### A A A A (continued)Thank you for the thought, time, and eff ort you have put into completing this questionnaire. 

# Thank You

# <Grade 8> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY

timssandpirls.bc.edu © IEA, 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement 

# Teacher Questionnaire Science

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# School Questionnaire

Field Test Version

## School Questionnaire



# TIMSS 2015 Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science, and studies diff erences in national education systems in more than 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide. This questionnaire is addressed to school principals and department heads who are asked to supply information about their schools. Since your school has been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe primary/elementary education in <country>. It is important that you answer each question carefully so that the information provided refl ects the situation in your school as accurately as possible. Some of the questions will require that you look up school records, so you may wish to arrange for the assistance of another staff member to help provide this information. Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may fi nd that some of the questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in <country>. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the study. It is estimated that you will need approximately 30 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and eff ort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution. When you have completed the questionnaire, please place it in the accompanying envelope and
return it to:

<Insert country-specifi c information here>.

Thank you.2 <Grade 4> School Questionnaire 1 

### School Enrollment and Characteristics



## 1 What is the total enrollment of students in your school as of <fi rst day of month TIMSS testing begins, 2014>?

_____________ students Write in a number.



## 2 What is the total enrollment of <fourth-grade> students in your school as of <fi rst day of month TIMSS testing begins, 2014>?

_____________ students Write in a number.



## 3 Approximately what percentage of students in your school have the following backgrounds?

Check one circle for each line.

0 to 10%
11 to 25%
26 to 50% More than 50% a) Come from economically disadvantaged homes --------- 

### A A A A
b) Come from economically

affl uent homes ----------------- 

### A A A A



## 4 Approximately what percentage of students in your school have <language of test> as their native language?

Check one circle only.
More than 90% --- 

### A

76 to 90% --- 

### A

51 to 75% --- 

### A

26 to 50% --- 

### A

25% or less --- 

### A 

## 5 A. How many people live in the city, town, or area where your school is located?

Check one circle only. More than 500,000 people -- 

### A 100,001 to 500,000 people -- 

### A 50,001 to 100,000 people -- 

### A 30,001 to 50,000 people -- 

### A 15,001 to 30,000 people -- 

### A 3,001 to 15,000 people -- 

### A 3,000 people or fewer -- 

### A

B. Which best describes the immediate area in which your school is located?

Check one circle only. Urban–Densely populated --- 

### A Suburban–On fringe or outskirts of urban area --- 

### A Medium size city or large town --- 

### A Small town or village --- 

### A

Remote rural --- 

### A3 2 <Grade 4> School Questionnaire 

### Instructional Time Resources and Technology



## 6 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?

__________minutes Write in the number of minutes per day. Please convert the number of hours into minutes.

C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school open for instruction?

Check one circle only. 6 days --- 

### A 5 1/2 days --- 

### A 5 days --- 

### A 4 1/2 days --- 

### A 4 days --- 

### A

Other --- 

### A 

## 8 How many computers does your school have for use by <fourth grade> students? Include tablets such as iPads.

___________computers Write in the number. 

## 9 Does your school have a science laboratory that can be used by <fourth-grade> students?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A



## 7 Is student achievement used to assign students to classes (e.g., streaming, tracking)?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A4 <Grade 4> School Questionnaire 3 

## 10 Does your school have a school library?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A (If No, go to #11)

If Yes, A. Approximately how many books (print and digital) with diff erent titles does your school library have (exclude magazines and periodicals)?

Check one circle in each column.

250 or fewer --- 

### A A

251–500 --- 

### A A
501–2,000 --- 

### A A
2,001–5,000 --- 

### A A
5,001–10,000 --- 

### A A
More than 10,000 --- 

### A A

B. Approximately how many titles of magazines and other periodicals (print and digital) does your school library have?

Check one circle in each column.

0 --- 

### A A

1–5 --- 

### A A

6–10 --- 

### A A

11–30 --- 

### A A

31 or more --- 

### A A Print Digital

Print Digital5 4 <Grade 4> School Questionnaire Check one circle for each line.

Not at all A little
Some A lot
A. General School Resources a) Instructional materials (e.g.,

textbooks) ---------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Supplies (e.g., papers,

pencils, materials) ------------- 

### A A A A
c) School buildings and

grounds ------------------------ 

### A A A A
d) Heating/cooling and lighting

systems ------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Instructional space (e.g.,

classrooms) --------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Technologically competent staff ----------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Audio-visual resources

for delivery of instruction (e.g. interactive white boards, digital projectors) ----- 

### A A A A
h) Computer technology for

teaching and learning (e.g. computers or tablets such as iPads for student use) -------------------- 

### A A A A
i) Resources for

disabled students -------------- 

### A A A A Check one circle for each line.
Not at all A little
Some A lot
B. Resources for Mathematics

Instruction a) Teachers with a specialization in mathematics ---------------- 

### A A A A
b) Computer software/

applications for mathematics instruction ------- 

### A A A A
c) Library resources relevant

to mathematics instruction ---- 

### A A A A
d) Calculators for mathematics instruction ---------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Concrete objects or materials

to help students understand quantities or procedures ------- 

### A A A A

C. Resources for Science Instruction
a) Teachers with a

specialization in science ------- 

### A A A A
b) Computer software/

applications for science instruction ------------- 

### A A A A
c) Library resources relevant

to science instruction ---------- 

### A A A A
d) Science equipment and materials for experiments ----- 

### A A A A 

## 11 How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction aff ected by a shortage or inadequacy of the following?6 <Grade 4> School Questionnaire 5 

## 13 To what degree is each of the following a problem among <fourth-grade> students in your school?

Check one circle for each line.

Not a problem Minor problem Moderate problem
Serious problem a) Arriving late at school ---------- 

### A A A A
b) Absenteeism (i.e., unjustifi ed absences) ---------- 

### A A A A
c) Classroom disturbance --------- 

### A A A A
d) Cheating ------------------------ 

### A A A A
e) Profanity ----------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Vandalism ---------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Theft ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Intimidation or verbal abuse

among students (including texting, emailing, etc.) -------- 

### A A A A
i) Physical fi ghts among

students ------------------------ 

### A A A A
j) Intimidation or verbal abuse of teachers or staff (including texting, emailing, etc.) --------- 

### A A A A School Emphasis on Academic Success



## 12 How would you characterize each of the following within your school?

Check one circle for each line. Very high High Medium
Low Very low
a) Teachers’ understanding of

the school’s curricular goals --- 

### A A A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of

success in implementing the school’s curriculum -------- 

### A A A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations

for student achievement ------- 

### A A A A A
d) Teachers working together

to improve student achievement ------------------- 

### A A A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to inspire students ---------------- 

### A A A A A
f) Parental involvement in school activities ------------- 

### A A A A A
g) Parental commitment to

ensure that students are ready to learn ------------------ 

### A A A A A
h) Parental expectations for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
i) Parental support for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
j) Parental pressure for the school to maintain high academic standards ------------ 

### A A A A A
k) Students’ desire to do

well in school ------------------- 

### A A A A A
l) Students’ ability to reach

school’s academic goals -------- 

### A A A A A
m) Students’ respect for

classmates who excel in school ------------------------ 

### A A A A A School Climate7 6 <Grade 4> School Questionnaire 

### Leadership Activities



## 14 During the past year, approximately how much time have you spent on the following school leadership activities in your role as a school principal?

Check one circle for each line.
No time A little time
Some time A lot of time a) Promoting the school’s educational vision or goals ---- 

### A A A A
b) Developing the school’s

curricular and educational goals -------------- 

### A A A A
c) Monitoring teachers’ implementation of the school’s educational goals in their teaching --------------- 

### A A A A
d) Monitoring students’ learning progress to ensure that the school’s educational goals are reached -------------- 

### A A A A
e) Keeping an orderly

atmosphere in the school ----- 

### A A A A
f) Addressing disruptive student behavior -------------- 

### A A A A
g) Advising teachers who have

questions or problems with their teaching ------------------ 

### A A A A
h) Initiating educational

projects or improvements ----- 

### A A A A
i) Participating in professional

development activities specifi cally for school principals --------------- 

### A A A A School Readiness



## 15 About how many of the students in your school can do the following when they begin the <fi rst grade> of primary/elementary school?

Check one circle for each line.

Less than 25%
25–50%
51–75% More than 75% a) Recognize most of the letters of the alphabet --------- 

### A A A A
b) Read some words -------------- 

### A A A A
c) Read sentences ---------------- 

### A A A A
d) Write letters of the alphabet -- 

### A A A A
e) Write some words ------------- 

### A A A A
f) Count up to 100 or higher ----- 

### A A A A
g) Recognize written numbers

from 1-10 ---------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Recognize numbers higher

than 10 ------------------------ 

### A A A A
i) Write numbers from 1-10 ----- 

### A A A A
j) Do simple addition ------------ 

### A A A A
k) Do simple subtraction --------- 

### A A A AThank you for the thought, time, and eff ort you have put into completing this questionnaire. 

# Thank You

# <Grade 4> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY

timssandpirls.bc.edu © IEA, 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement 

# School Questionnaire

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© IEA, 2013 <TIMSS National Research Center Name> <Address> 

# <Grade 8> TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY 

# School Questionnaire

Field Test Version

## School Questionnaire



# TIMSS 2015 Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS measures trends in student achievement in mathematics and science, and studies diff erences in national education systems in more than 60 countries in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide. This questionnaire is addressed to school principals and department heads who are asked to supply information about their schools. Since your school has been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe secondary education in <country>. It is important that you answer each question carefully so that the information provided refl ects the situation in your school as accurately as possible. Some of the questions will require that you look up school records, so you may wish to arrange for the assistance of another staff member to help provide this information. Since TIMSS is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may fi nd that some of the questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in <country>. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the study. It is estimated that you will need approximately 30 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and eff ort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution. When you have completed the questionnaire, please place it in the accompanying envelope and
return it to:

<Insert country-specifi c information here>.

Thank you.2 <Grade 8> School Questionnaire 1 

## 1 What is the total enrollment of students in your school as of <fi rst day of month TIMSS testing begins, 2014>?

_____________ students Write in a number.



## 2 What is the total enrollment of <eighth-grade> students in your school as of <fi rst day of month TIMSS testing begins, 2014>?

_____________ students Write in a number. 

### School Enrollment and Characteristics



## 3 Approximately what percentage of students in your school have the following backgrounds?

Check one circle for each line.

0 to 10%
11 to 25%
26 to 50% More than 50% a) Come from economically disadvantaged homes --------- 

### A A A A
b) Come from economically

affl uent homes ---------------- 

### A A A A



## 4 Approximately what percentage of students in your school have <language of test> as their native language?

Check one circle only.
More than 90% -- 

### A

76 to 90% -- 

### A

51 to 75% -- 

### A

26 to 50% -- 

### A

25% or less -- 

### A 

## 5 A. How many people live in the city, town, or area where your school is located?

Check one circle only. More than 500,000 people -- 

### A 100,001 to 500,000 people -- 

### A 50,001 to 100,000 people -- 

### A 30,001 to 50,000 people -- 

### A 15,001 to 30,000 people -- 

### A 3,001 to 15,000 people -- 

### A 3,000 people or fewer -- 

### A

B. Which best describes the immediate area in which your school is located?

Check one circle only. Urban–Densely populated -- 

### A Suburban–On fringe or outskirts of urban area -- 

### A Medium size city or large town -- 

### A Small town or village -- 

### A

Remote rural -- 

### A3 2 <Grade 8> School Questionnaire 

### Instructional Time Resources and Technology



## 6 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?

__________minutes Write in the number of minutes per day. Please convert the number of hours into minutes.

C. In one calendar week, how many days is the school open for instruction?

Check one circle only. 6 days --- 

### A 5 1/2 days --- 

### A 5 days --- 

### A 4 1/2 days --- 

### A 4 days --- 

### A

Other --- 

### A 

## 8 How many computers does your school have for use by <eighth grade> students? Include tablets such as iPads.

___________computers Write in the number.



## 9 A. Does your school have a science laboratory that can be used by <eighth-grade> students?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A

B. Do teachers usually have assistance available when students are conducting science experiments?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A



## 7 Is student achievement used to assign students to classes (e.g., streaming, tracking)?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A4 <Grade 8> School Questionnaire 3 

## 10 Does your school have a school library?

Check one circle only.
Yes --- 

### A

No --- 

### A (If No, go to #11)

If Yes, A. Approximately how many books (print and digital) with diff erent titles does your school library have (exclude magazines and periodicals)?

Check one circle in each column.

250 or fewer --- 

### A A

251–500 --- 

### A A
501–2,000 --- 

### A A
2,001–5,000 --- 

### A A
5,001–10,000 --- 

### A A
More than 10,000 --- 

### A A

B. Approximately how many titles of magazines and other periodicals (print and digital) does your school library have?

Check one circle in each column.

0 --- 

### A A

1–5 --- 

### A A

6–10 --- 

### A A

11–30 --- 

### A A

31 or more --- 

### A A Print Digital

Print Digital5 4 <Grade 8> School Questionnaire Check one circle for each line.

Not at all A little
Some A lot
A. General School Resources a) Instructional materials (e.g.,

textbooks) ---------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Supplies (e.g., papers,

pencils, materials) ------------- 

### A A A A
c) School buildings and

grounds ------------------------ 

### A A A A
d) Heating/cooling and lighting

systems ------------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Instructional space (e.g.,

classrooms) --------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Technologically competent staff ----------------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Audio-visual resources

for delivery of instruction (e.g. interactive white boards, digital projectors) ----- 

### A A A A
h) Computer technology for

teaching and learning (e.g. computers or tablets such as iPads for student use) -------------------- 

### A A A A
i) Resources for

disabled students -------------- 

### A A A A Check one circle for each line.
Not at all A little
Some A lot
B. Resources for Mathematics

Instruction a) Teachers with a specialization in mathematics ---------------- 

### A A A A
b) Computer software/

applications for mathematics instruction ------- 

### A A A A
c) Library resources relevant

to mathematics instruction ---- 

### A A A A
d) Calculators for mathematics instruction ---------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Concrete objects or materials

to help students understand quantities or procedures ------- 

### A A A A

C. Resources for Science Instruction
a) Teachers with a

specialization in science ------- 

### A A A A
b) Computer software/

applications for science instruction ------------- 

### A A A A
c) Library resources relevant

to science instruction ---------- 

### A A A A
d) Calculators for science instruction ---------------------- 

### A A A A
e) Science equipment and materials for experiments ----- 

### A A A A 

## 11 How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction aff ected by a shortage or inadequacy of the following?6 <Grade 8> School Questionnaire 5 

## 13 To what degree is each of the following a problem among <eighth-grade> students in your school?

Check one circle for each line.

Not a problem Minor problem Moderate problem
Serious problem a) Arriving late at school ---------- 

### A A A A
b) Absenteeism (i.e., unjustifi ed absences) ---------- 

### A A A A
c) Classroom disturbance --------- 

### A A A A
d) Cheating ------------------------ 

### A A A A
e) Profanity ----------------------- 

### A A A A
f) Vandalism ---------------------- 

### A A A A
g) Theft ---------------------------- 

### A A A A
h) Intimidation or verbal abuse

among students (including texting, emailing, etc.) -------- 

### A A A A
i) Physical injury to other

students ------------------------ 

### A A A A
j) Intimidation or verbal abuse of teachers or staff (including texting, emailing, etc.) --------- 

### A A A A
k) Physical injury to teachers

or staff -------------------------- 

### A A A A School Emphasis on Academic Success



## 12 How would you characterize each of the following within your school?

Check one circle for each line. Very high High Medium
Low Very low

a) Teachers’ understanding of

the school’s curricular goals --- 

### A A A A A
b) Teachers’ degree of

success in implementing the school’s curriculum -------- 

### A A A A A
c) Teachers’ expectations

for student achievement ------- 

### A A A A A
d) Teachers working together

to improve student achievement ------------------- 

### A A A A A
e) Teachers’ ability to inspire students ---------------- 

### A A A A A
f) Parental involvement in school activities ------------- 

### A A A A A
g) Parental commitment to

ensure that students are ready to learn ------------------ 

### A A A A A
h) Parental expectations for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
i) Parental support for

student achievement ---------- 

### A A A A A
j) Parental pressure for the school to maintain high academic standards ------------ 

### A A A A A
k) Students’ desire to do

well in school ------------------- 

### A A A A A
l) Students’ ability to reach

school’s academic goals -------- 

### A A A A A
m) Students’ respect for

classmates who excel in school ------------------------ 

### A A A A A School Climate7 6 <Grade 8> School Questionnaire <Grade 8> School Questionnaire 6 

## 15 Does your school currently use any incentives (e.g., pay, housing, signing bonus, smaller classes) to recruit or retain <eighth-grade> teachers in the following fi elds?

Check one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) Mathematics ------------------------------------- 

### A A
b) Science ------------------------------------------- 

### A A
c) Other --------------------------------------------- 

### A A Teachers in Your School



## 14 How diffi cult was it to fi ll <eighth-grade> teaching vacancies for this school year for the following subjects?

Check one circle for each line. Were no vacancies in this subject Easy to fi ll vacancies Somewhat diffi cult Very diffi cult a) Mathematics ------------------- 

### A A A A
b) Science ------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Other --------------------------- 

### A A A A8 <Grade 8> School Questionnaire 7 Check one circle for each line.

No time A little time
Some time A lot of time

a) Promoting the school’s educational vision or goals ---- 

### A A A A
b) Developing the school’s

curricular and educational goals --------------------------- 

### A A A A
c) Monitoring teachers’ implementation of the school’s educational goals in their teaching --------------- 

### A A A A
d) Monitoring students’ learning progress to ensure that the school’s educational goals are reached -------------- 

### A A A A
e) Keeping an orderly

atmosphere in the school ----- 

### A A A A Leadership Activities

Check one circle for each line.
No time A little time
Some time A lot of time

f) Addressing disruptive student behavior -------------- 

### A A A A
g) Advising teachers who have

questions or problems with their teaching ------------------ 

### A A A A
h) Initiating educational

projects or improvements ---- 

### A A A A
i) Participating in professional

development activities specifi cally for school principals ---------------------- 

### A A A A 

## 16 During the past year, approximately how much time have you spent on the following school leadership activities in your role as a school principal?Thank you for the thought, time, and eff ort you have put into completing this questionnaire. 

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# Student Questionnaire Advanced Mathematics Do Not Turn Page Until Instructed To Do So.

### 2 2 

# Directions

In	this	booklet,	you	will	fi	nd	questions	about	yourself.	Some	questions	ask	for	facts while	other	questions	ask	for	your	opinion.
Each	question	is	followed	by	a	number	of	answers.	Fill	in	the	circle	next	to	or	under the	answer	of	your	choice	as	shown	in	the	Example.



# Example How often do you do these things?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Every day Once or Once or Never or or almost twice a twice a almost every day week month never

a)	 I	talk	with	my	friends ------------------ 

### A 2 3 4
b)	 I	play	sports ------------------------------- 

### 1 A 3 4
c)	 I	listen	to	music -------------------------- 

### 1 2 A 4



# • Read	each	question	carefully,	and	pick	the	answer	you	think	is	best.



# • Fill	in	the	circle	next	to	or	under	your	answer.



# • If	you	decide	to	change	your	answer,	completely	erase	your	fi	rst	choice.	Then,	fi	ll	in the	circle	next	to	or	under	your	new	answer.



# • Ask	for	help	if	you	do	not	understand	something	or	are	not	sure	how	to	answer.

### 3 

# Thank You!

Thank you for fi lling out the questionnaire!



### 1 

# 1 A. Are you female or male?

Fill in one circle only.

Female -- 

### 1

Male -- 

### 2

B. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Fill in one circle 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 one or more circles.

White -- 

### 1

Black	or	African	American -- 

### 1

Asian -- 

### 1

American	Indian	or	Alaska	Native -- 

### 1

Native	Hawaiian	or	Pacifi	c	Islander -- 

### 1 

# About you

### 4 2 

# 2 When were you born?
Fill in the circles next to the month and year you were born.



### a) Month b) Year January -- 

### 0 1993 -- 

### 1 February -- 

### 0 1994 -- 

### 2
March -- 

### 0 1995 -- 

### 3

April -- 

### 0 1996 -- 

### 4

May -- 

### 0 1997 -- 

### 5
June -- 

### 0 1998 -- 

### 6 July -- 

### 0 1999 -- 

### 7 August -- 

### 0 2000 -- 

### 8 September -- 

### 0 2001 -- 

### 9
October -- 

### 0 Other -- 

### 0
November -- 

### 0
December -- 

### 0

### 5 3 

# 4 How many days were you absent from school in the last month?

Fill in one circle only.

None -- 

### 1
1	or	2	days -- 

### 2
3	or	4	days -- 

### 3
5	to	10	days -- 

### 4
More	than	10	days -- 

### 5 

# 3 A. How often do you speak English at home?

Fill in one circle only. 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 circle only. Spanish -- 

### 1

Other -- 

### 2 Please	specify

### 6 4 

# 5 Have you ever repeated a grade?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes No
a)	 In	elementary	school -------------------- 

### 1 2
b)	 In	middle	or	junior	high	school ------ 

### 1 2
c)	 In	high	school ----------------------------- 

### 1 2



# 6 About how many books are there in your home? (Do not count magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)

Fill in one circle only. None	or	very	few (0–10	books) -- 

### 1
Enough	to	fi	ll	one	shelf (11–25	books) -- 

### 2
Enough	to	fi	ll	one	bookcase (26–100	books) -- 

### 3
Enough	to	fi	ll	two	bookcases (101–200	books) -- 

### 4
Enough	to	fi	ll	three	or	more	bookcases (more	than	200) -- 

### 5

### 7 5 

# 7 How many digital information devices are there in your home? Count computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and e-readers. (Do not count other devices.)

Fill in one circle only.

None -- 

### 1

1-3	devices -- 

### 2

4-6	devices -- 

### 3

7-10	devices -- 

### 4

More	than	10	devices -- 

### 5 

# 8 Do you have any of these things?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes No
a)	 Your	own	computer --------------------- 

### 1 2
b)	 Your	own	tablet -------------------------- 

### 1 2
c)	 Your	own	smartphone ------------------ 

### 1 2
d)	 Your	own	graphing	calculator -------- 

### 1 2
e)	 A	gaming	system (e.g.,	PlayStation®,	Wii®,	XBox®) -- 

### 1 2
f)	 Study	desk/table	for	your	use -------- 

### 1 2
g)	 Your	own	room ---------------------------- 

### 1 2
h)	 Your	own	car ------------------------------- 

### 1 2

### 8 6 

# 9 A. What is the highest level of education completed by your mother (or stepmother or female guardian)?

Fill in one circle 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	EdD) --- 

### 7

B. What is the highest level of education completed by your father (or stepfather or male guardian)?

Fill in one circle 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	EdD) --- 

### 7

### 9 7 

# 10 What kind of work do your father (or stepfather or male guardian) and mother (or stepmother or female guardian) do for their main jobs?
For each, fi ll in the circle for the job category that best describes what he/she does. Each category has a few examples to help you decide the correct category. If your father or mother is not working now, think about the last job he/she had.

Fill in one circle in each column.

Your Your father mother

a)	 Has	never	worked	for	pay ------------ 

### 1 2
b)	 Small	Business	Owner ---------------- 

### 1 2
Includes	owners	of	small	businesses (fewer	than	25	employees)	such	as retail	shops,	services,	restaurants c)	 Clerk ---------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	offi	ce	clerks;	secretaries;	typists; data	entry	operators;	customer	service clerks d)	 Service	or	Sales	Worker --------------- 

### 1 2
Includes	travel	attendants;	restaurant service	workers;	personal	care	workers; protective	service	workers;	junior	military and	police;	salespersons;	street	vendors e)	 Skilled	Agricultural	or Fishery	Worker -------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	farmers;	forestry	workers; fi	shery	workers;	hunters	and	trappers f)	 Craft	or	Trade	Worker ----------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	builders,	carpenters,	plumbers, electricians,	metal	workers;	machine mechanics;	handicraft	workers

Continued on next page

### 10 8 

# 10 (continued)

Your Your father mother

g)	 Plant	or	Machine	Operator ---------- 

### 1 2 Includes	plant	and	machine	operators; assembly-line	operators;	motor-vehicle drivers h)	 General	Laborers ------------------------ 

### 1 2 Includes	domestic	helpers	and	cleaners; building	caretakers;	messengers, porters,	and	doorkeepers;	farm,	fi	shery, agricultural,	and	construction	workers i)	 Corporate	Manager	or Senior	Offi	cial ---------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	corporate	managers	such	as managers	of	large	companies	(25	or	more employees)	or	managers	of	departments within	large	companies;	legislators	or senior	government	offi	cials;	senior	offi	cials of	special-interest	organizations;	military offi	cers j)	 Professional ------------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	scientists;	mathematicians; computer	scientists;	architects;	engineers; life	science	and	health	professionals; teachers;	legal	professionals;	social scientists;	writers	and	artists;	religious professionals k)	 Technician	or	Associate Professional ------------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	science,	engineering,	and computer	associates	and	technicians; life	science	and	health	technicians	and assistants;	teacher	aides;	fi	nance	and sales	associate	professionals;	business service	agents;	administrative	assistants l)	 Not	applicable ---------------------------- 

### 1 2

### 11 9 

# 11 How far in your education do you expect to go?

Fill in one circle only.

Complete	high	school ------------------- 

### 1
Complete	an	Associate’s	degree (2-year	college	program) --------------- 

### 2
Complete	a	Bachelor’s	degree (4-year	college	program) --------------- 

### 3
Complete	a	Master’s	degree	or professional	degree	(MD,	DDS, lawyer,	minister)	------------------------- 

### 4
Complete	Doctorate	(Ph.D.,	EdD) --- 

### 5

### 12 10 

# 12 If you plan to continue your education, which area(s) do you intend study?

Fill in the circle(s) that apply.

Mathematics	or	Statistics ------------------------- 

### 1
Physics ------------------------- 

### 1
Chemistry ------------------------- 

### 1
Biological	and	Biomedical	Sciences

(e.g.,	dentistry,	medicine,	nursing, pharmacology,	veterinary	medicine) ------------------------ 

### 1
Engineering	and	Engineering	Technologies (e.g.,	aerospace	engineering,	chemical engineering,	civil	engineering,	electrical engineering,	mechanical	engineering) ------------------------- 

### 1
Computer	and	Information	Sciences ------------------------- 

### 1

Education ------------------------- 

### 1
Business		(e.g.,	accounting,	marketing, administration,	fi	nance,	management) ------------------------- 

### 1

Law ------------------------- 

### 1
Social	Sciences	(e.g.,	sociology,	political	science, economics,	psychology) ------------------------- 

### 1
Arts	and	Humanities	(e.g.,	art,	language, literature,	history,	philosophy) ------------------------- 

### 1

Other	Science	Fields	of	Study ------------------------- 

### 1
Other	Non-science	Fields	of	Study ------------------------- 

### 1

### 13 11 

# 13 In the future, do you want to work in any of the following professional fi elds?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes Maybe No

a)			Education	(e.g.,	teacher,	university	professor) -- 

### 1 2 3
b)			Engineering	and	Engineering	Technologies (e.g.,	aerospace	engineer,	chemical engineer,	civil	engineer,	electrical engineer,	mechanical	engineer) ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3
c)			Computer	and	Information	Sciences (e.g.,	database	administrator,	network administrator,	software	or	application developer,	systems	analyst) --------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
c)			Finance/Banking ----------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
e)			Biological	and	Biomedical	Sciences (e.g.,	biomedical	engineer,	biochemist, biophysicist,	dentist,	medical	doctor,	nurse, veterinarian) ---------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
f)			Environmental	Sciences -------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
g)			Agriculture	and	Agricultural	Sciences ------------- 

### 1 2 3
h)			Actuarial	Sciences	(i.e.,	uses	mathematical and	statistical	methods	to	assess	risk) ------------ 

### 1 2 3
i)			Other	Fields ------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3

### 14 

# 14

A. Was your mother (or stepmother or female guardian) born in the United States?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes

-- 

### 1

No

-- 

### 2

B. Was your father (or stepfather or male guardian) born in the United States?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes

-- 

### 1

No

-- 

### 2

### 15 

# 15

A. Were you born in the United States?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes

-- 

### 1 (If Yes, go to question 16)
No

-- 

### 2

If No,

B. If you were not born in the United States, how old were you when you came to the United States?

Fill in one circle only.

Older than 15 years old

-- 

### 1

11 to 15 years old

-- 

### 2

5 to 10 years old

-- 

### 3
Younger than 5 years old

-- 

### 4

### 16 1 

# 16 How much time do you spend in mathematics class each week?

______________minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week. Please convert the number of classes/periods into minutes.


# 17 How much time do you spend on mathematics outside of class each week?

______________minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes. 

# 18 A. Do you have a paid job?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes -- 

### 1

No -- 

### 2 (If No, go to question 19)



### If Yes,

B. How much time do you spend working at the paid job each week?

______________minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes. 

# Studying Advanced Mathematics

### 17 2 

# 19 A. Do you attend extra lessons or tutoring outside of school in advanced mathematics?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes -- 

### 1

No -- 

### 2 (If No, go to question 20)



### If Yes,

B. Why do you attend extra lessons or tutoring?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes No

a)	 To	excel	in	class --------------------------- 

### 1 2
b)	 To	do	well	on	an	examination -------- 

### 1 2
c)	 To	keep	up	in	class ----------------------- 

### 1 2

### 18 3 

# 20 How much do you agree with these statements about your advanced mathematics lessons?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a)	 The	teacher	clearly	communicates the	purpose	of	each	mathematics lesson --------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b)	 I	know	what	my	teacher expects	me	to	do ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c)	 My	teacher	is	easy	to	understand -- 

### 1 2 3 4
d)	 I	am	interested	in	what	my teacher	says ------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e)	 My	teacher	gives	me	interesting things	to	do -------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f)	 My	teacher	asks	me	thought provoking	questions -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g)	 My	teacher	has	clear	answers	to my	questions ------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
h)	 My	teacher	links	new	content	to what	I	already	know ------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

### 19 4 

# 20 (continued) 

### How much do you agree with these statements about your advanced mathematics lessons?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

i)	 My	teacher	is	good	at	explaining advanced	mathematics ---------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j)	 My	teacher	expects	me	to	succeed in	advanced	mathematics ------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
k)	 My	teacher	provides	the opportunity	for	me	to	show	what I	have	learned ---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
l)	 My	teacher	encourages	me	to	keep working	on	advanced	mathematics problems	until	I	solve	them ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
m)	 My	teacher	provides	helpful feedback	on	my	schoolwork (including	homework) ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
n)	 My	teacher	uses	a	variety	of teaching	methods,	tasks,	and activities	to	help	us	learn ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
o)	 My	teacher	believes	that	I	can learn	diffi	cult	advanced mathematics	material ----------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

### 20 5 

# 21 Do you use the Internet to do any of the following tasks for advanced mathematics schoolwork (including classroom tasks, homework, and studying outside of class)?

Fill in one circle for each line.

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 mathematics	assignments	or projects ------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
d)	 Communicate	with	the	teacher ----- 

### 1 2
e)	 Discuss	mathematics	topics	with other	students --------------------------- 

### 1 2
f)	 Find	information,	articles,	or tutorials	to	aid	in	understanding mathematics	concepts ----------------- 

### 1 2
g)	 Find	information,	articles,	or tutorials	to	aid	in	solving mathematics	problems ---------------- 

### 1 2

### 21 6 

# 22 How much do you agree with these statements about the mathematics you are studying?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot a)	 When	I	do	mathematics problems,	I	sometimes	get completely	absorbed -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 b)	 I	get	a	sense	of	satisfaction	when I	solve	mathematics	problems ------ 

### 1 2 3 4 c)	 I	feel	bored	when	I	do	my mathematics	schoolwork -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 d)	 I	like	studying	for	my	mathematics class	outside	of	school ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 e)	 It	is	interesting	to	learn mathematics	theory -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 f)	 I	dread	my	mathematics	class ------ 

### 1 2 3 4 g)	 I	am	studying	mathematics because	I	like	to	learn	new	things - 

### 1 2 3 4 h)	 I	enjoy	fi	guring	out	challenging mathematics ------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 i)	 I	like	the	way	mathematics	is taught	in	my	class ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 j)	 Mathematics	is	one	of	my favorite	subjects ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 k)	 Jobs	that	require	advanced mathematics	skills	seem	interesting to	me ---------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 l)	 I	wish	I	did	not	have	to study	mathematics --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 m)	 I	enjoy	thinking	about	the	world	in terms	of	mathematical relationships ------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4

### 22 7 

# 23 How much do you agree with these statements about the mathematics you are studying?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot a)	 Learning	mathematics	will	help me	get	ahead	in	the	world ------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 b)	 It	is	important	to	do	well	in	my mathematics	class ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 c)	 I	am	studying	mathematics because	my	friends	are	studying this	subject -------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 d)	 The	mathematics	I	am	studying is	not	useful	for	my	future ------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 e)	 My	parents	are	pleased	that	I	am taking	advanced	mathematics ------ 

### 1 2 3 4 f)	 It	is	important	for	me	to	show	that I	am	better	in	mathematics	than other	students ---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 g)	 Doing	well	in	mathematics	will help	me	get	into	the	college	or university	of	my	choice ---------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 h)	 I	am	studying	mathematics because	a	teacher	advised	me	to take	this	subject ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 i)	 Learning	advanced	mathematics does	not	seem	to	be	a	worthwhile exercise ------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 j)	 My	parents	think	that	it	is important	that	I	do	well	in	my mathematics	class ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 k)	 I	like	telling	people	I	am	studying advanced	mathematics ---------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 l)	 Learning	advanced	mathematics will	give	me	more	job opportunities ----------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

### 23 8 

# 24 How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in school?

Fill in one circle only.

Easier	than	other	tests -- 

### 1

About	as	hard	as	other	tests -- 

### 2

Harder	than	other	tests -- 

### 3

Much	harder	than	other	tests -- 

### 4 

# 25 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 circle 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 

# 26 How important was it to you to do well on this test?

Fill in one circle only.
Not	very	important -- 

### 1
Somewhat	important -- 

### 2
Important -- 

### 3
Very	important -- 

### 4

### 24 9 

# Academic and post-secondary preparation



# 27 In what grade did you complete any of the courses listed below? Fill in one or more circles for each line.

Grade 8 Grade Grade Grade Grade Never or earlier 9 10 11 12

a)	 Algebra	I	course ------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
b)	 Geometry	course ------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
c)	 Algebra	II	course,	with	or without	trigonometry ------ 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
d)	 Trigonometry	(as	a	separate course) --------------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
e)	 Pre-calculus	course	(also called	introductory analysis) ----------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
f)	 Calculus	course -------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
g)	 Probability	or	statistics

course --------------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
h)	 Integrated	mathematics	1 (fi	rst	year	of	a	multi-year course) -------------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
i)	 Integrated	mathematics	2(second	year	of	a	multiyear	course) ------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
j)	 Integrated	mathematics	3 (third	year	of	a	multi-year course) -------------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
k)	 Integrated	mathematics	4 (fourth	year	of	a	multi-year course) -------------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
l)	 Other	advanced	mathematics

course --------------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1

### 25 

# 28 Please indicate if you have taken or are currently enrolled in any of the following Advanced (AP ® 

### ) courses. Have taken or are enrolled in:

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes No

a)	 Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB

-------------------------------- 

### 1 2
b)	 Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC

------------------------------- 

### 1 2
c)	 Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics

------------------------------------ 

### 1 2



# 29 Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken any online mathematics courses?

Fill in one circle only.

No

-- 

### 1
Yes, but not for credit

-- 

### 2
Yes, for high school credit

-- 

### 3
Yes, for college credit

-- 

### 4
Yes, for both high school and college credit

-- 

### 5

### 26 

# 30 Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken an International Baccalaureate ® 

### (IB) mathematics course?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes

-- 

### 1

No

-- 

### 2



# 31 During this school year, which of the following have you done?

Fill in circles for all that apply.

Taken the SAT or ACT College Entrance Exams

-- 

### 1

Submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

-- 

### 1
Applied to a 2-year college

-- 

### 1

Been accepted to a 2-year college

-- 

### 1
Applied to a 4-year college

-- 

### 1

Been accepted to a 4-year college

-- 

### 1

Talked with a military recruiter or contacted a ROTC program

-- 

### 1

Enlisted in the military or enrolled in a ROTC program

-- 

### 1
Applied for a full-time job

-- 

### 1

Been interviewed for a full-time job

-- 

### 1

None of the above

-- 

### 1

### 27 

# Your School

32 What do you think about your school? Tell how much you agree with these statements.

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a)	 I enjoy school

----------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b)	 I feel safe when I am at school

------ 

### 1 2 3 4
c)	 I feel like I belong at this school

---- 

### 1 2 3 4
d)	 I like to see my classmates at school

------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
e)	 I like to go to school to

see my friends

---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f)	 Teachers at my school are fair to me

---------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g)	 My teachers respect my ideas

------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h)	 I am proud to go to this school

------ 

### 1 2 3 4
i)	 I learn a lot in school

------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j)	 My classmates respect students who excel in school subjects

---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
k)	 My classmates respect students who struggle learning school subjects

--- 

### 1 2 3 4

### 28 

# 33 During this year, how often have other students from your school done any of the following things to you (in person or through text messages, e-mails, or the Internet)?

Fill in one circle for each line.

At least Once or A few

once a twice times week a month a year Never

a)	 Made fun of me or called me names

------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b)	 Excluded me from their activities

-- 

### 1 2 3 4
c)	 Spread lies about me

------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d)	 Stole something from me

------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e)	 Hit or hurt me ( e.g., shoving, hitting, kicking )

-------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f)	 Made me do things I didn’t want to do

--------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g)	 Posted embarrassing things about me online

--------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h)	 Threatened me

---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 

# Thank You!

Thank you for fi lling out the questionnaire!

# Thank You!

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# Student Questionnaire Physics Do Not Turn Page Until Instructed To Do So.

### 2 2



# Directions

In	this	booklet,	you	will	fi	nd	questions	about	yourself.	Some	questions	ask	for	facts while	other	questions	ask	for	your	opinion.
Each	question	is	followed	by	a	number	of	answers.	Fill	in	the	circle	next	to	or	under the	answer	of	your	choice	as	shown	in	the	Example.



# Example How often do you do these things?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Every day Once or Once or Never or or almost twice a twice a almost every day week month never

a)	 I	talk	with	my	friends ------------------ 

### A 2 3 4
b)	 I	play	sports ------------------------------- 

### 1 A 3 4
c)	 I	listen	to	music -------------------------- 

### 1 3 A 4



# • Read	each	question	carefully,	and	pick	the	answer	you	think	is	best.



# • Fill	in	the	circle	next	to	or	under	your	answer.



# • If	you	decide	to	change	your	answer,	completely	erase	your	fi	rst	choice.	Then,	fi	ll	in the	circle	next	to	or	under	your	new	answer.



# • Ask	for	help	if	you	do	not	understand	something	or	are	not	sure	how	to	answer.

### 3 1 

# 1 A. Are you female or male?

Fill in one circle only.

Female -- 

### 1

Male -- 

### 2

B. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Fill in one circle 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 one or more circles.

White -- 

### 1

Black	or	African	American -- 

### 1

Asian -- 

### 1

American	Indian	or	Alaska	Native -- 

### 1

Native	Hawaiian	or	Pacifi	c	Islander -- 

### 1 

# About you

### 4 2 

# 2 When were you born?
Fill in the circles next to the month and year you were born.



### a) Month b) Year January -- 

### 0 1993 -- 

### 1 February -- 

### 0 1994 -- 

### 2
March -- 

### 0 1995 -- 

### 3

April -- 

### 0 1996 -- 

### 4

May -- 

### 0 1997 -- 

### 5
June -- 

### 0 1998 -- 

### 6 July -- 

### 0 1999 -- 

### 7 August -- 

### 0 2000 -- 

### 8 September -- 

### 0 2001 -- 

### 9
October -- 

### 0 Other -- 

### 0
November -- 

### 0
December -- 

### 0

### 5 3 

# 4 How many days were you absent from school in the last month?

Fill in one circle only.

None -- 

### 1
1	or	2	days -- 

### 2
3	or	4	days -- 

### 3
5	to	10	days -- 

### 4
More	than	10	days -- 

### 5 

# 3 A. How often do you speak English at home?

Fill in one circle only. 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 circle only. Spanish -- 

### 1

Other -- 

### 2 Please	specify



### 2 

# 2 When were you born?
Fill in the circles next to the month and year you were born.



### a) Month b) Year January -- 

### 0 1993 -- 

### 1 February -- 

### 0 1994 -- 

### 2
March -- 

### 0 1995 -- 

### 3

April -- 

### 0 1996 -- 

### 4

May -- 

### 0 1997 -- 

### 5
June -- 

### 0 1998 -- 

### 6 July -- 

### 0 1999 -- 

### 7 August -- 

### 0 2000 -- 

### 8 September -- 

### 0 2001 -- 

### 9
October -- 

### 0 Other -- 

### 0
November -- 

### 0
December -- 

### 0

### 6 4 

# 5 Have you ever repeated a grade?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes No
a)	 In	elementary	school -------------------- 

### 1 2
b)	 In	middle	or	junior	high	school ------ 

### 1 2
c)	 In	high	school ----------------------------- 

### 1 2



# 6 About how many books are there in your home? (Do not count magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)

Fill in one circle only. None	or	very	few (0–10	books) -- 

### 1
Enough	to	fi	ll	one	shelf (11–25	books) -- 

### 2
Enough	to	fi	ll	one	bookcase (26–100	books) -- 

### 3
Enough	to	fi	ll	two	bookcases (101–200	books) -- 

### 4
Enough	to	fi	ll	three	or	more	bookcases (more	than	200) -- 

### 5

### 7 5 

# 7 How many digital information devices are there in your home? Count computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and e-readers. (Do not count other devices.)

Fill in one circle only.

None -- 

### 1

1-3	devices -- 

### 2

4-6	devices -- 

### 3

7-10	devices -- 

### 4

More	than	10	devices -- 

### 5 

# 8 Do you have any of these things?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes No
a)	 Your	own	computer --------------------- 

### 1 2
b)	 Your	own	tablet -------------------------- 

### 1 2
c)	 Your	own	smartphone ------------------ 

### 1 2
d)	 Your	own	graphing	calculator -------- 

### 1 2
e)	 A	gaming	system (e.g.,	PlayStation®,	Wii®,	XBox®) -- 

### 1 2
f)	 Study	desk/table	for	your	use -------- 

### 1 2
g)	 Your	own	room ---------------------------- 

### 1 2
h)	 Your	own	car ------------------------------- 

### 1 2

### 8 6 

# 9 A. What is the highest level of education completed by your mother (or stepmother or female guardian)?

Fill in one circle 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	EdD) --- 

### 7

B. What is the highest level of education completed by your father (or stepfather or male guardian)?

Fill in one circle 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	EdD) --- 

### 7

### 9 7 

# 10 What kind of work do your father (or stepfather or male guardian) and mother (or stepmother or female guardian) do for their main jobs?
For each, fi ll in the circle for the job category that best describes what he/she does. Each category has a few examples to help you decide the correct category. If your father or mother is not working now, think about the last job he/she had.

Fill in one circle in each column.

Your Your father mother

a)	 Has	never	worked	for	pay ------------ 

### 1 2
b)	 Small	Business	Owner ---------------- 

### 1 2
Includes	owners	of	small	businesses (fewer	than	25	employees)	such	as retail	shops,	services,	restaurants c)	 Clerk ---------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	offi	ce	clerks;	secretaries;	typists; data	entry	operators;	customer	service clerks d)	 Service	or	Sales	Worker --------------- 

### 1 2
Includes	travel	attendants;	restaurant service	workers;	personal	care	workers; protective	service	workers;	junior	military and	police;	salespersons;	street	vendors e)	 Skilled	Agricultural	or Fishery	Worker -------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	farmers;	forestry	workers; fi	shery	workers;	hunters	and	trappers f)	 Craft	or	Trade	Worker ----------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	builders,	carpenters,	plumbers, electricians,	metal	workers;	machine mechanics;	handicraft	workers

Continued on next page

### 10 8 

# 10 (continued)

Your Your father mother

g)	 Plant	or	Machine	Operator ---------- 

### 1 2 Includes	plant	and	machine	operators; assembly-line	operators;	motor-vehicle drivers h)	 General	Laborers ------------------------ 

### 1 2 Includes	domestic	helpers	and	cleaners; building	caretakers;	messengers, porters,	and	doorkeepers;	farm,	fi	shery, agricultural,	and	construction	workers i)	 Corporate	Manager	or Senior	Offi	cial ---------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	corporate	managers	such	as managers	of	large	companies	(25	or	more employees)	or	managers	of	departments within	large	companies;	legislators	or senior	government	offi	cials;	senior	offi	cials of	special-interest	organizations;	military offi	cers j)	 Professional ------------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	scientists;	mathematicians; computer	scientists;	architects;	engineers; life	science	and	health	professionals; teachers;	legal	professionals;	social scientists;	writers	and	artists;	religious professionals k)	 Technician	or	Associate Professional ------------------------------- 

### 1 2 Includes	science,	engineering,	and computer	associates	and	technicians; life	science	and	health	technicians	and assistants;	teacher	aides;	fi	nance	and sales	associate	professionals;	business service	agents;	administrative	assistants l)	 Not	applicable ---------------------------- 

### 1 2

### 11 9 

# 11 How far in your education do you expect to go?

Fill in one circle only.

Complete	high	school ------------------- 

### 1
Complete	an	Associate’s	degree (2-year	college	program) --------------- 

### 2
Complete	a	Bachelor’s	degree (4-year	college	program) --------------- 

### 3
Complete	a	Master’s	degree	or professional	degree	(MD,	DDS, lawyer,	minister)	------------------------- 

### 4
Complete	Doctorate	(Ph.D.,	EdD) --- 

### 5

### 12 10 

# 12 If you plan to continue your education, which area(s) do you intend study?

Fill in the circle(s) that apply.

Mathematics	or	Statistics ------------------------- 

### 1
Physics ------------------------- 

### 1
Chemistry ------------------------- 

### 1
Biological	and	Biomedical	Sciences

(e.g.,	dentistry,	medicine,	nursing, pharmacology,	veterinary	medicine) ------------------------ 

### 1
Engineering	and	Engineering	Technologies (e.g.,	aerospace	engineering,	chemical engineering,	civil	engineering,	electrical engineering,	mechanical	engineering) ------------------------- 

### 1
Computer	and	Information	Sciences ------------------------- 

### 1

Education ------------------------- 

### 1
Business		(e.g.,	accounting,	marketing, administration,	fi	nance,	management) ------------------------- 

### 1

Law ------------------------- 

### 1
Social	Sciences	(e.g.,	sociology,	political	science, economics,	psychology) ------------------------- 

### 1
Arts	and	Humanities	(e.g.,	art,	language, literature,	history,	philosophy) ------------------------- 

### 1

Other	Science	Fields	of	Study ------------------------- 

### 1
Other	Non-science	Fields	of	Study ------------------------- 

### 1

### 13 11 

# 13 In the future, do you want to work in any of the following professional fi elds?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes Maybe No

a)			Education	(e.g.,	teacher,	university	professor) -- 

### 1 2 3
b)			Engineering	and	Engineering	Technologies (e.g.,	aerospace	engineer,	chemical engineer,	civil	engineer,	electrical engineer,	mechanical	engineer) ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3
c)			Computer	and	Information	Sciences (e.g.,	database	administrator,	network administrator,	software	or	application developer,	systems	analyst) --------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
c)			Finance/Banking ----------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
e)			Biological	and	Biomedical	Sciences (e.g.,	biomedical	engineer,	biochemist, biophysicist,	dentist,	medical	doctor,	nurse, veterinarian) ---------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
f)			Environmental	Sciences -------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
g)			Agriculture	and	Agricultural	Sciences ------------- 

### 1 2 3
h)			Actuarial	Sciences	(i.e.,	uses	mathematical and	statistical	methods	to	assess	risk) ------------ 

### 1 2 3
i)			Other	Fields ------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3

### 14 

# 14

A. Was your mother (or stepmother or female guardian) born in the United States?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes

-- 

### 1

No

-- 

### 2

B. Was your father (or stepfather or male guardian) born in the United States?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes

-- 

### 1

No

-- 

### 2

### 15 

# 15

A. Were you born in the United States?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes

-- 

### 1 (If Yes, go to question 16)
No

-- 

### 2

If No,

B. If you were not born in the United States, how old were you when you came to the United States?

Fill in one circle only.

Older than 15 years old

-- 

### 1

11 to 15 years old

-- 

### 2

5 to 10 years old

-- 

### 3
Younger than 5 years old

-- 

### 4

### 16 1 

# 16 How much time do you spend in physics class each week?

______________minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week. Please convert the number of classes/periods into minutes.


# 17 How much time do you spend on physics outside of class each week?

______________minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes. 

# 18 A. Do you have a paid job?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes -- 

### 1

No -- 

### 2 (If No, go to question 19)



### If Yes,

B. How much time do you spend working at the paid job each week?

______________minutes per week
Write in the number of minutes per week.
Please convert the number of hours into minutes. 

# Studying Physics

### 17 2 

# 19 A. Do you attend extra lessons or tutoring outside of school in physics?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes -- 

### 1

No -- 

### 2 (If No, go to question 20)



### If Yes,

B. Why do you attend extra lessons or tutoring?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes No

a)	 To	excel	in	class --------------------------- 

### 1 2
b)	 To	do	well	on	an	examination -------- 

### 1 2
c)	 To	keep	up	in	class ----------------------- 

### 1 2

### 18 3 

# 20 How much do you agree with these statements about your physics lessons?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a)	 The	teacher	clearly	communicates the	purpose	of	each	physics lesson --------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b)	 I	know	what	my	teacher expects	me	to	do ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c)	 My	teacher	is	easy	to	understand -- 

### 1 2 3 4
d)	 I	am	interested	in	what	my teacher	says ------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e)	 My	teacher	gives	me	interesting things	to	do -------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f)	 My	teacher	asks	me	thought provoking	questions -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g)	 My	teacher	has	clear	answers	to my	questions ------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
h)	 My	teacher	links	new	content	to what	I	already	know ------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

### 19 4 

# 20 (continued) 

### How much do you agree with these statements about your physics lessons?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

i)	 My	teacher	is	good	at	explaining physics -------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j)	 My	teacher	expects	me	to	succeed in	physics ---------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
k)	 My	teacher	provides	the opportunity	for	me	to	show	what I	have	learned ---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
l)	 My	teacher	encourages	me	to	keep working	on	physics problems	until	I	solve	them ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
m)	 My	teacher	provides	helpful feedback	on	my	schoolwork (including	homework) ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
n)	 My	teacher	uses	a	variety	of teaching	methods,	tasks,	and activities	to	help	us	learn ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
o)	 My	teacher	believes	that	I	can learn	diffi	cult	physics material ------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4

### 20 5 

# 21 Do you use the Internet to do any of the following tasks for physics schoolwork (including classroom tasks, homework, and studying outside of class)?

Fill in one circle for each line.

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 physics	assignments	or projects ------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
d)	 Communicate	with	the	teacher ----- 

### 1 2
e)	 Discuss	physics	topics	with other	students --------------------------- 

### 1 2
f)	 Find	information,	articles,	or tutorials	to	aid	in	understanding physics	concepts ------------------------- 

### 1 2
g)	 Find	information,	articles,	or tutorials	to	aid	in	solving physics	problems ----------------------- 

### 1 2

### 21 6 

# 22 How much do you agree with these statements about the physics you are studying?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a)	 I	enjoy	conducting	experiments or	investigations	in physics -------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 b)	 I	get	a	sense	of	satisfaction	when I	solve	physics	problems -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 c)	 I	feel	bored	when	I	do	my physics	schoolwork --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 d)	 I	like	studying	for	my	physics class	outside	of	school ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 e)	 It	is	interesting	to	learn physics	laws	and	principles ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4 f)	 I	dread	my	physics	class -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 g)	 I	am	studying	physics	because	I like	to	learn	new	things --------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 h)	 I	enjoy	fi	guring	out	challenging physics -------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 i)	 I	like	the	way	physics	is taught	in	my	class ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 j)	 Physics	is	one	of	my favorite	subjects ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 k)	 Jobs	that	require	physics	skills seem	interesting	to	me ---------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 l)	 I	wish	I	did	not	have	to study	physics ----------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 m)	 I	enjoy	thinking	about	the	world	in terms	of	laws	of	physics --------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

### 22 7 

# 23 How much do you agree with these statements about the physics you are studying?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a)	 Learning	physics	will	help me	get	ahead	in	the	world ------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 b)	 It	is	important	to	do	well	in	my physics	class ------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 c)	 I	am	studying	physics	because	my friends	are	studying	this	subject --- 

### 1 2 3 4 d)	 The	physics	I	am	studying is	not	useful	for	my	future ------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 e)	 My	parents	are	pleased	that	I	am taking	physics ---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 f)	 It	is	important	for	me	to	show	that I	am	better	in	physics	than other	students ---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 g)	 Doing	well	in	physics	will help	me	get	into	the	college	or university	of	my	choice ---------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 h)	 I	am	studying	physics	because	a teacher	advised	me	to	take this	subject -------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 i)	 Learning	physics	does	not	seem	to be	a	worthwhile	exercise -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 j)	 My	parents	think	that	it	is important	that	I	do	well	in	my physics	class ------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 k)	 I	like	telling	people	I	am	studying physics -------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 l)	 Learning	physics	will	give	me more	job	opportunities ----------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

### 23 8 

# 24 How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in school?

Fill in one circle only.

Easier	than	other	tests -- 

### 1

About	as	hard	as	other	tests -- 

### 2

Harder	than	other	tests -- 

### 3

Much	harder	than	other	tests -- 

### 4 

# 25 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 circle 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 

# 26 How important was it to you to do well on this test?

Fill in one circle only.
Not	very	important -- 

### 1
Somewhat	important -- 

### 2
Important -- 

### 3
Very	important -- 

### 4

### 24 9 

# Academic and post-secondary preparation



# 27 In what grade did you complete any of the courses listed below?

Fill in one or more circles for each line.

Grade 8 Grade Grade Grade Grade Never or earlier 9 10 11 12

a)	 General	or	unifi	ed	science 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
b)	 Earth	and	space	science --- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
c)	 Life	science	(other	than biology) ------------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
d)	 Physical	science	(other than	chemistry	or	physics) 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
e)	 First-year	biology ------------ 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
f)	 Second-year	biology -------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
g)	 First-year	chemistry -------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
h)	 Second-year	chemistry ----- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
i)	 First-year	physics ------------ 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
j)	 Second-year	physics --------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
k)	 Engineering	and	technology 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1
l)	 Other	advanced	science

course --------------------------- 

### 1 1 1 1 1 1

### 25 

# 28 Please indicate if you have taken or are currently enrolled in any of the following Advanced (AP ® 

### ) courses. Have taken or are enrolled in:

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes No

a)	 Advanced Placement (AP) Biology

-------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
b)	 Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science

----------------- 

### 1 2
c)	 Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry

---------------------------------- 

### 1 2
d)	 Advanced Placement (AP) Physics B or C

----------------------------- 

### 1 2
e)	 Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A or AB

------------ 

### 1 2



# 29 Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken any online science courses?

Fill in one circle only.

No

-- 

### 1
Yes, but not for credit

-- 

### 2
Yes, for high school credit

-- 

### 3
Yes, for college credit

-- 

### 4
Yes, for both high school and college credit

-- 

### 5

### 26 

# 30 Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken an International Baccalaureate ® 

### (IB) physics course?

Fill in one circle only.

Yes

-- 

### 1

No

-- 

### 2



# 31 During this school year, which of the following have you done?

Fill in circles for all that apply.

Taken the SAT or ACT College Entrance Exams

-- 

### 1

Submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

-- 

### 1
Applied to a 2-year college

-- 

### 1

Been accepted to a 2-year college

-- 

### 1
Applied to a 4-year college

-- 

### 1

Been accepted to a 4-year college

-- 

### 1

Talked with a military recruiter or contacted a ROTC program

-- 

### 1

Enlisted in the military or enrolled in a ROTC program

-- 

### 1
Applied for a full-time job

-- 

### 1

Been interviewed for a full-time job

-- 

### 1

None of the above

-- 

### 1

### 27 

# 32 What do you think about your school? Tell how much you agree with these statements.

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree Agree Disagree Disagree a lot a little a little a lot

a)	 I enjoy school

----------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b)	 I feel safe when I am at school

------ 

### 1 2 3 4
c)	 I feel like I belong at this school

---- 

### 1 2 3 4
d)	 I like to see my classmates at school

------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
e)	 I like to go to school to

see my friends

---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f)	 Teachers at my school are fair to me

---------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g)	 My teachers respect my ideas

------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h)	 I am proud to go to this school

------ 

### 1 2 3 4
i)	 I learn a lot in school

------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j)	 My classmates respect students who excel in school subjects

---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
k)	 My classmates respect students who struggle learning school subjects

--- 

### 1 2 3 4 

# Your School

### 28 

# 33 During this year, how often have other students from your school done any of the following things to you (in person or through text messages, e-mails, or the Internet)?

Fill in one circle for each line.

At least Once or A few

once a twice times week a month a year Never

a)	 Made fun of me or called me names

------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b)	 Excluded me from their activities

-- 

### 1 2 3 4
c)	 Spread lies about me

------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d)	 Stole something from me

------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e)	 Hit or hurt me ( e.g., shoving, hitting, kicking )

-------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f)	 Made me do things I didn’t want to do

--------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g)	 Posted embarrassing things about me online

--------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h)	 Threatened me

---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 

# Thank You!

Thank you for fi lling out the questionnaire!

# Thank You!

Thank you for fi lling out the questionnaire!

### TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY

timssandpirls.bc.edu © IEA, 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement 

# Field Test Version 

# Student Questionnaire Physics

### TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY



# Field Test Version National Center for Education Statistics U.S. Department of Education 1990 K St. NW Washington, DC 20006-5650

© IEA, 2013 

# Teacher Questionnaire Advanced Mathematics

U.S. participation in this study is sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education. Your responses are protected by federal statute (20 U.S.C., § 9573). Your answers may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifi able form for any other purpose except as required by law.

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 35 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving the form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4537. If you have comments or concerns regarding 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, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006-5650. OMB No. 1850-0695, Approval Expires 11/30/2016. Place Label Here

School ID: ____ ____ ____ ____
Class ID: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Teacher ID: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Link #: ____ ____ Subject: ____ ____
Checksum: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

## Teacher Questionnaire—Advanced Mathematics



# TIMSS ADVANCED 2015 Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS Advanced 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS Advanced measures trends in student achievement in advanced mathematics and physics and studies diff erences in national education systems in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide. This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of twelfth-grade students who have taken or are taking a calculus course. It seeks information about teachers’ academic and professional backgrounds, classroom resources, instructional practices, and attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe the school system in the United
States. Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer to the “ TIMSS class ” or “ this class ”. This is the class that is identifi ed on the front of this booklet, and which will be tested as part of TIMSS Advanced in your school. It is important that you answer each question carefully so that the information that you provide refl ects your situation as accurately as possible. Since TIMSS Advanced is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may fi nd that some of the questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United States. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the studies. It is estimated that you will need approximately 35 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and eff ort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution. When you have completed the questionnaire, please place it in the accompanying envelope and return it to the TIMSS school coordinator. NCES is authorized to collect information from the questionnaire under the Education Science Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002), 20 U.S. Code, § 9543 . You do not have to provide the information requested. However, the information you provide will help the U. S. Department of Education’s ongoing eff orts to understand better how the educational system in the United States compares to that in other countries. There are no penalties should you choose not to participate in this study. Your answers may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifi able form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S. Code, § 9573) . Your response will be combined with those from other participants to produce summary statistics and reports. This survey is estimated to take an average of 35 minutes, including time for reviewing instructions, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Stephen Provasnik, National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 8123, Washington, DC 20006-5650. Do not return the completed form to this address.

Thank you.3 TIMSS Advanced Teacher Questionnaire 1 

### About You



## 1 A. What year did you start teaching?

_______________ Please write in a year.

B. At the end of this school year, how many years will you have taught altogether?

_____________ years Please round to the nearest whole number.



## 2 Are you female or male?

Fill in one circle only.
Female --- 

### 1

Male --- 

### 2



## 3 How old are you?

Fill in one circle only.
Under 25 --- 

### 1

25–29 --- 

### 2

30–39 --- 

### 3

40–49 --- 

### 4

50–59 --- 

### 5

60 or more --- 

### 6 

## 4 What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?

Fill in one circle only. Did not complete high school---------------------- 

### 1
High school graduate ------------------------------ 

### 2
Associate’s degree (2-year college program) ------ 

### 3
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program) ------ 

### 4
Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) ----------------------- 

### 5
Doctorate (Ph.D., or EdD) -------------------------- 

### 6



## 5 During your college or university education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) Mathematics ------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
b) Physics ------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
c) Biology ------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
d) Chemistry ---------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
e) Earth Science ------------------------------------ 

### 1 2
f) Engineering -------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
g) Education– Mathematics ------------------------ 

### 1 2
h) Education– Physics ------------------------------ 

### 1 2
i) Education– Science ------------------------------ 

### 1 2
j) Education– General ------------------------------ 

### 1 2
k) Other --------------------------------------------- 

### 1 24 2 

## 7 Thinking about your current school, indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree a lot Agree a little Disagree a little Disagree a lot a) This school is located in

a safe neighborhood ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) I feel safe at this school -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) This school’s security policies

and practices are suffi cient ---- 

### 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

School Climate



## 6 How much do you agree with these statements about advanced mathematics and physics education within your school?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree a lot Agree a little Disagree a little Disagree a lot a) The school encourages students

to study advanced mathematics and physics -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) The school has teachers

qualifi ed to teach advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) The school has the

technological resources necessary to teach advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) The school promotes professional development for teachers of advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) The school provides students

with information about career options in advanced mathematics and physics ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Advanced mathematics and physics teachers are admired by other teachers in the school --- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Teachers have high expectations

for student achievement in advanced mathematics and physics ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Students at this school respect

students who excel in advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Students desire to do well in

advanced mathematics and physics ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j) Parents expect their children to study advanced mathematics and physics --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

School Emphasis on Advanced Mathematics and Physics Education5 3 

## 8 In your current school, how severe is each problem?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Not a problem Minor problem Moderate problem
Serious problem a) The school building needs

signifi cant repair -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Teachers do not have

adequate workspace (e.g., for preparation, collaboration, or meeting with students) ---- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Teachers do not have

adequate instructional materials and supplies -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) The school classrooms are not

cleaned often enough --------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) The school classrooms need maintenance work ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Teachers do not have adequate technological resources -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Teachers do not have adequate

support for using technology --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) There are too many students

in the classes ------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Teachers have too many

teaching hours ----------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j) Teachers have too much material to cover in classes ---- 

### 1 2 3 4 About Being a Teacher



## 9 How often do you have the following types of interactions with other teachers?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) Discuss how to teach

a particular topic -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Collaborate in planning

and preparing instructional materials ----------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Share what I have learned about my teaching experiences ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Visit another classroom

to learn more about teaching - 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Work together to

try out new ideas -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Go to other teachers for help -- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Work as a group on implementing the curriculum --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Work with teachers from

other grades to ensure continuity in learning --------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Participate in teacher mentoring --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 School Climate6 4 

## 10 How frequently do you feel the following way about being a teacher?

Fill in one circle for each line. Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) I am content with my profession as a teacher -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) I am satisfi ed with being

a teacher at this school -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) I fi nd my work full of meaning and purpose --------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) I am enthusiastic

about my job ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
e) My work inspires me ----------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) I am proud of the work I do --- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) I am frustrated as a teacher ---- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) I am supported by the

teachers at my school ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) I am going to continue

teaching for as long as I can --- 

### 1 2 3 4 About Teaching the TIMSS Class



## 11 How many students are in this class?

_____________ students Write in a number.



## 12 How many students in this class experience diffi culties understanding spoken English?

_____________ students in this class Write in a number. If you teach more than one advanced mathematics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer questions 11 through 14.7 TIMSS Advanced Teacher Questionnaire 5 

## 13 How often do you do the following in teaching this class?

Fill in one circle for each line. Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Summarize what students

should have learned from the lesson ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Ask questions to elicit

reasons and explanations ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Ask questions to check

that students understand what I am teaching ----------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Encourage all students to improve their performance --- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Praise students for

good performance ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Ask students to complete challenging exercises that require them to go beyond the instruction ----------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Encourage classroom

discussions among students -- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Link new content to

students’ prior knowledge ---- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Ask students to decide their

own problem solving procedures --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j) Encourage students to express their ideas in class ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 

## 14 In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class?

Fill in one circle for each line.
Not at all
Some A lot a) Students lacking prerequisite mathematics knowledge or skills ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
b) Students suff ering from lack of basic nutrition --------- 

### 1 2 3
c) Students suff ering from not enough sleep -------------- 

### 1 2 3
d) Students with special needs (e.g., physical disabilities, mental or emotional/ psychological impairment) ---- 

### 1 2 38 TIMSS Advanced Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire 1 

### Teaching Advanced Mathematics to the TIMSS Class



## 15 In a typical week, how much time do you spend teaching advanced mathematics to the students in this class?

_____________ minutes per week Write in the number of minutes per week. Please convert the number of instructional hours or periods into minutes.



## 16 How many minutes per week do you usually spend preparing to teach this class?

_____________ minutes per week Write in the number of minutes per week. Please convert the number of hours into minutes. 

## 17 In teaching advanced mathematics to this class, how confi dent do you feel to do the following?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Very confi dent
Somewhat confi dent
Not confi dent a) Answer students’ questions about advanced mathematics ------------------- 

## 1 2 3
b) Show students a variety of problem solving strategies ---- 

## 1 2 3
c) Provide challenging tasks

for the highest achieving students ----------------------- 

## 1 2 3
d) Adapt my teaching to engage students’ interest ----- 

## 1 2 3
e) Help students appreciate

the value of learning advanced mathematics ------- 

## 1 2 3
f) Inspire students who are unmotivated to learn advanced mathematics ------- 

## 1 2 3
g) Assess student comprehension of advanced mathematics ------------------- 

## 1 2 3
h) Improve the understanding

of struggling students --------- 

## 1 2 3
i) Build supportive relationships

with students ------------------ 

## 1 2 3
j) Manage the classroom to avoid disruptions -------------- 

## 1 2 3
k) Make advanced mathematics relevant to students ----------- 

## 1 2 3
l) Challenge students into

developing higher order thinking skills ------------------ 

## 1 2 3 If you teach more than one advanced mathematics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer questions 15 through 18.9 2 

### Resources for Teaching Mathematics

Questions 19-20 ask about resources for teaching mathematics to the students in the TIMSS class. If you teach more than one advanced mathematics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer questions 19 and 20.



## 19 A. When you teach advanced mathematics to this class, how do you use the following resources?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Basis for instruction Supplement Not used
a) Textbooks ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3
b) Workbooks or

worksheets -------------------- 

### 1 2 3
c) Computer software/

applications (apps) for mathematics instruction ------- 

### 1 2 3
d) Internet
resources ----------------------- 

### 1 2 3

B. How often do you require students to do the following?

Fill in one circle for each line. Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never

a) Do problems or exercises ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Read examples of how to do

problems or exercises --------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Read about mathematical

theory ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 

## 18 In teaching advanced mathematics to this class, how often do you ask students to do the following?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
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, formulas, procedures, and facts ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Work problems (individually

or with peers) with my guidance ----------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Work problems together in

the whole class with direct guidance from me ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Work problems (individually or with peers) while I am occupied by other tasks ------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Solve problems like the

examples in their textbooks -- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Explain their answers ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Discuss problem solving

strategies ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j) Relate what they are learning in mathematics to their daily lives -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
k) Decide on their own

procedures for solving complex problems ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
l) Work on problems for which

there is no immediately obvious method of solution --- 

### 1 2 3 4
m) Communicate their arguments 

### 1 2 3 4
n) Take a written test or quiz ----- 

### 1 2 3 410 TIMSS Advanced Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire 3 

## 20 A. Do the students in this class have computers, tablets, calculators, or smartphones available to use during their advanced mathematics lessons?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 2 (If No, go to question 21)

If Yes,

B. How often do you have the students do the following activities on computers, tablets, calculators, or smartphones during advanced mathematics lessons?

Fill in one circle for each line. Every or almost every day Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never a) Read the textbook or course materials in digital format ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Look up ideas and

information -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Process and analyze data ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Draw graphs of functions ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Solve equations ---------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Manipulate algebraic expressions --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Conduct modeling and

simulations --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Perform numerical

integration --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 411 4 

## 21 The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS Advanced 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 this year, 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 one circle for each line. Mostly taught before this year Mostly taught this year Not yet taught or just introduced A. Algebra a) Operations with exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and radical expressions; complex numbers ------------ 

### 1 2 3
b) Evaluate algebraic expressions (e.g., exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and radical) ------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 c) The nth term of numeric and algebraic series and the sums to n terms or infi nity of series -------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
d) Linear, simultaneous, and quadratic equations and inequalities; surd (radical) equations, logarithmic, and exponential equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
e) Equivalent representations of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, formulas, or words ----------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
f) Values of functions, including rational functions, for given values and ranges of the variable; function of a function ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3

B. Calculus a) Limits of functions including rational functions; conditions for continuity and diff erentiability of functions ------------- 

### 1 2 3 b) Diff erentiation of functions (including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic,

trigonometric, rational, radical, composite, and parametric functions); diff erentiation of products and quotients ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
c) Using derivatives to solve problems (e.g., in kinematics, optimization, and rates of change) ------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3
d) Using fi rst and second derivatives to determine gradient, turning points,

and points of infl ection of functions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 e) Integrating functions (including polynomial, exponential, trigonometric,

and rational functions); evaluating defi nite integrals ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3

C. Geometry a) Properties of geometric fi gures; proving geometric propositions in two and three dimensions --------------------------- 

### 1 2 3

b) Gradients, y -axis intercepts, and points of intersection of straight lines in the Cartesian plane --------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
c) Equations and properties of circles in the Cartesian plane; tangents and normals to given points on a circle ------------- 

### 1 2 3
d) Properties of vectors and their sums and diff erences ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3
e) Trigonometric properties of triangles (sine, cosine, and tangent);

solving equations involving trigonometric functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3
f) Graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 Advanced Mathematics Topics Taught

Question 21 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching advanced mathematics to the students in the TIMSS class. If you teach more than one advanced mathematics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer question 21.12 5 

### Mathematics Homework

Question 22 asks about mathematics homework for the students in the TIMSS class. If you teach more than one advanced mathematics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer question 22.

A. Do you assign mathematics homework to this class?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 2 (If No, go to question 23) 

## 22 B. How often do you assign the following kinds of mathematics homework to this class?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost never
a) Doing problem/question sets - 

### 1 2 3
b) Reading the textbook --------- 

### 1 2 3
c) Memorizing formulas

and procedures ---------------- 

### 1 2 3
d) Gathering, analyzing, and reporting data ----------------- 

### 1 2 3
e) Finding one or more applications

of the content covered -------- 

### 1 2 3
f) Working on projects ----------- 

### 1 2 3

C. How often do you do the following with the mathematics homework assignments for this class?

Fill in one circle for each line. Always or almost always
Sometimes
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

contribute towards students’ grades or marks ----- 

### 1 2 313 6 

### Professional Development and Activities



## 23 In the past two years, have you participated in professional development in any of the following?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes
No

a) Mathematics content ---------------------------- 

### 1 2
b) Mathematics pedagogy/instruction ------------ 

### 1 2
c) Mathematics curriculum ------------------------ 

### 1 2
d) Integrating information technology into mathematics -------------------------------- 

### 1 2
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or problem solving skills --------------------------- 

### 1 2
f) Mathematics assessment ----------------------- 

### 1 2
g) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- 

### 1 2



## 24 In the past two years, how many hours in total have you spent in formal in-service/professional development (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.) 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 

## 25 By the end of this school year, how many years will you have taught mathematics at the advanced level?

_____________ years Number of years taught advanced mathematics



## 26 A. Are you a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) or the Mathematics Association of America (MAA)?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 2

B. In the past two years, have you regularly participated in activities sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) or the Mathematics Association of America (MAA)?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 1



## 27 In the past two years, have you taken part in any of the following activities in mathematics?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) I attended a workshop or conference ----------- 

### 1 2
b) I gave a presentation at a workshop

or conference ------------------------------------ 

### 1 2
c) I published an article in a journal or magazine for teachers (print or online) --------- 

### 1 2
d) I took part in an innovative project

for curriculum and instruction ------------------ 

### 1 214 7 

### Preparation to Teach Advanced Mathematics



## 28 How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following mathematics topics? If a topic is not in the curriculum for this class or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose “Not applicable.”

Fill in one circle for each line. Not applicable Very well prepared Somewhat prepared Not well prepared A. Algebra a) Operations with exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and radical expressions; complex numbers ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Evaluate algebraic expressions (e.g., exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and radical) ------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
c) The nth term of numeric and algebraic series and the sums to n terms or infi nity of series -------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Linear, simultaneous, and quadratic equations and inequalities; surd (radical) equations, logarithmic, and exponential equations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Equivalent representations of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, formulas, or words ----------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Values of functions, including rational functions, for given values and ranges of the variable; function of a function ---- 

### 1 2 3 4

B. Calculus a) Limits of functions including rational functions; conditions for continuity and diff erentiability of functions ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Diff erentiation of functions (including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, rational, radical,

composite, and parametric functions); diff erentiation of products and quotients ------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Using derivatives to solve problems (e.g., in kinematics, optimization, and rates of change) ------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Using fi rst and second derivatives to determine gradient, turning points, and points of infl ection of functions ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Integrating functions (including polynomial, exponential, trigonometric,

and rational functions); evaluating defi nite integrals ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
C. Geometry a) Properties of geometric fi gures; proving geometric propositions in two and three dimensions --------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Gradients, y-axis intercepts, and points of intersection of straight lines in the Cartesian plane ---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Equations and properties of circles in the Cartesian plane; tangents and normals to given points on a circle ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Properties of vectors and their sums and diff erences ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Trigonometric properties of triangles (sine, cosine, and tangent);

solving equations involving trigonometric functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

If you teach more than one advanced mathematics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer question 28.Thank you for the thought, time, and eff ort you have put into completing this questionnaire. 

# Thank You

### TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY

timssandpirls.bc.edu © IEA, 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement 

# Field Test Version 

# Teacher Questionnaire Advanced MathematicsIdentifi cation Label



### TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY



# Field Test Version 

# Teacher Questionnaire Physics

National Center for Education Statistics U.S. Department of Education 1990 K St. NW Washington, DC 20006-5650 Place Label Here

School ID: ____ ____ ____ ____
Class ID: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Teacher ID: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Link #: ____ ____ Subject: ____ ____
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U.S. participation in this study is sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education. Your responses are protected by federal statute (20 U.S.C., § 9573). Your answers may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifi able form for any other purpose except as required by law.

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 35 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving the form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4537. If you have comments or concerns regarding 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, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006-5650. OMB No. 1850-0695, Approval Expires 11/30/2016.

## Teacher Questionnaire—Physics



# TIMSS ADVANCED 2015

Your school has agreed to participate in TIMSS Advanced 2015 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), an educational research project sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). TIMSS Advanced measures trends in student achievement in advanced mathematics and physics and studies diff erences in national education systems in order to help improve teaching and learning worldwide. This questionnaire is addressed to teachers of twelfth-grade students who have taken or are taking a course in physics. It seeks information about teachers’ academic and professional backgrounds, classroom resources, instructional practices, and attitudes toward teaching. Since your class has been selected as part of a nationwide sample, your responses are very important in helping to describe the school system in the United
States. Some of the questions in the questionnaire refer to the “ TIMSS class ” or “ this class ”. This is the class that is identifi ed on the front of this booklet, and which will be tested as part of TIMSS Advanced in your school. It is important that you answer each question carefully so that the information that you provide refl ects your situation as accurately as possible. Since TIMSS Advanced is an international study and all countries are using the same questionnaire, you may fi nd that some of the questions seem unusual or are not entirely relevant to you or schools in the United States. Nevertheless, it is important that you do your best to answer all of the questions so comparisons can be made across countries in the studies. It is estimated that you will need approximately 35 minutes to complete this questionnaire. We appreciate the time and eff ort that this takes and thank you for your cooperation and contribution. When you have completed the questionnaire, please place it in the accompanying envelope and return it to the TIMSS school coordinator. NCES is authorized to collect information from the questionnaire under the Education Science Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002), 20 U.S. Code, § 9543 . You do not have to provide the information requested. However, the information you provide will help the U. S. Department of Education’s ongoing eff orts to understand better how the educational system in the United States compares to that in other countries. There are no penalties should you choose not to participate in this study. Your answers may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifi able form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S. Code, § 9573). Your response will be combined with those from other participants to produce summary statistics and reports. This survey is estimated to take an average of 35 minutes, including time for reviewing instructions, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Stephen Provasnik, National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 8123, Washington, DC 20006-5650. Do not return the completed form to this address.

Thank you.3 TIMSS Advanced Teacher Questionnaire 1 

### About You



## 1 A. What year did you start teaching?

_______________ Please write in a year.

B. At the end of this school year, how many years will you have taught altogether?

_____________ years Please round to the nearest whole number.



## 2 Are you female or male?

Fill in one circle only.
Female --- 

### 1

Male --- 

### 2



## 3 How old are you?

Fill in one circle only.
Under 25 --- 

### 1

25–29 --- 

### 2

30–39 --- 

### 3

40–49 --- 

### 4

50–59 --- 

### 5

60 or more --- 

### 6 

## 4 What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?

Fill in one circle only. Did not complete high school---------------------- 

### 1
High school graduate ------------------------------ 

### 2
Associate’s degree (2-year college program) ------ 

### 3
Bachelor’s degree (4-year college program) ------ 

### 4
Master’s degree or professional degree (MD, DDS, lawyer, minister) ----------------------- 

### 5
Doctorate (Ph.D., or EdD) -------------------------- 

### 6



## 5 During your college or university education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) Mathematics ------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
b) Physics ------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
c) Biology ------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
d) Chemistry ---------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
e) Earth Science ------------------------------------ 

### 1 2
f) Engineering -------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
g) Education– Mathematics ------------------------ 

### 1 2
h) Education– Physics ------------------------------ 

### 1 2
i) Education– Science ------------------------------ 

### 1 2
j) Education– General ------------------------------ 

### 1 2
k) Other --------------------------------------------- 

### 1 24 2 

## 7 Thinking about your current school, indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree a lot Agree a little Disagree a little Disagree a lot a) This school is located in

a safe neighborhood ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) I feel safe at this school -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) This school’s security policies

and practices are suffi cient ---- 

### 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

School Climate



## 6 How much do you agree with these statements about advanced mathematics and physics education within your school?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree a lot Agree a little Disagree a little Disagree a lot a) The school encourages students

to study advanced mathematics and physics -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) The school has teachers

qualifi ed to teach advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) The school has the

technological resources necessary to teach advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) The school promotes professional development for teachers of advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) The school provides students

with information about career options in advanced mathematics and physics ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Advanced mathematics and physics teachers are admired by other teachers in the school --- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Teachers have high expectations

for student achievement in advanced mathematics and physics ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Students at this school respect

students who excel in advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Students desire to do well in

advanced mathematics and physics ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j) Parents expect their children to study advanced mathematics and physics --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

School Emphasis on Advanced Mathematics and Physics Education5 3 

## 8 In your current school, how severe is each problem?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Not a problem Minor problem Moderate problem
Serious problem a) The school building needs

signifi cant repair -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Teachers do not have

adequate workspace (e.g., for preparation, collaboration, or meeting with students) ---- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Teachers do not have

adequate instructional materials and supplies -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) The school classrooms are not

cleaned often enough --------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) The school classrooms need maintenance work ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Teachers do not have adequate technological resources -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Teachers do not have adequate

support for using technology --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) There are too many students

in the classes ------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Teachers have too many

teaching hours ----------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j) Teachers have too much material to cover in classes ---- 

### 1 2 3 4 About Being a Teacher



## 9 How often do you have the following types of interactions with other teachers?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) Discuss how to teach

a particular topic -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Collaborate in planning

and preparing instructional materials ----------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Share what I have learned about my teaching experiences ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Visit another classroom

to learn more about teaching - 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Work together to

try out new ideas -------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Go to other teachers for help -- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Work as a group on implementing the curriculum --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Work with teachers from

other grades to ensure continuity in learning --------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Participate in teacher mentoring --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 School Climate6 4 

## 10 How frequently do you feel the following way about being a teacher?

Fill in one circle for each line. Very Often Often
Sometimes
Never or almost never a) I am content with my profession as a teacher -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) I am satisfi ed with being

a teacher at this school -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) I fi nd my work full of meaning and purpose --------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) I am enthusiastic

about my job ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
e) My work inspires me ----------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) I am proud of the work I do --- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) I am frustrated as a teacher ---- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) I am supported by the

teachers at my school ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) I am going to continue

teaching for as long as I can --- 

### 1 2 3 4 About Teaching the TIMSS Class



## 11 How many students are in this class?

_____________ students Write in a number.



## 12 How many students in this class experience diffi culties understanding spoken English?

_____________ students in this class Write in a number. If you teach more than one physics class, select one ofyour classes and keep it in mind as you answer questions 11 through 14.7 TIMSS Advanced Teacher Questionnaire 5 

## 13 How often do you do the following in teaching this class?

Fill in one circle for each line. Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Summarize what students

should have learned from the lesson ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Ask questions to elicit

reasons and explanations ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Ask questions to check

that students understand what I am teaching ----------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Encourage all students to improve their performance --- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Praise students for

good performance ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Ask students to complete challenging exercises that require them to go beyond the instruction ----------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Encourage classroom

discussions among students -- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Link new content to

students’ prior knowledge ---- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Ask students to decide their

own problem solving procedures --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
j) Encourage students to express their ideas in class ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 

## 14 In your view, to what extent do the following limit how you teach this class?

Fill in one circle for each line.
Not at all
Some A lot a) Students lacking prerequisite mathematics knowledge or skills ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
b) Students suff ering from lack of basic nutrition --------- 

### 1 2 3
c) Students suff ering from not enough sleep -------------- 

### 1 2 3
d) Students with special needs (e.g., physical disabilities, mental or emotional/ psychological impairment) ---- 

### 1 2 38 TIMSS Physics Teacher Questionnaire 1 

### Teaching Physics to the TIMSS Class



## 15 In a typical week, how much time do you spend teaching physics to the students in this class?

_____________ minutes per week Write in the number of minutes per week. Please convert the number of instructional hours or periods into minutes.



## 16 How many minutes per week do you usually spend preparing to teach this class?

_____________ minutes per week Write in the number of minutes per week. Please convert the number of hours into minutes. 

## 17 In teaching physics to this class, how confi dent do you feel to do the following?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Very confi dent Somewhat confi dent Not confi dent a) Answer students’ questions about physics ------------------ 

## 1 2 3
b) Explain physics concepts or principles by doing physics experiments ------------------- 

## 1 2 3
c) Provide challenging tasks

for the highest achieving students ----------------------- 

## 1 2 3
d) Adapt my teaching to engage students’ interest ----- 

## 1 2 3
e) Help students appreciate

the value of learning physics ------------------------- 

## 1 2 3
f) Inspire students who are unmotivated to learn physics ------------------------- 

## 1 2 3
g) Assess student comprehension of physics ----- 

## 1 2 3
h) Improve the understanding

of struggling students --------- 

## 1 2 3
i) Build supportive relationships

with students ------------------ 

## 1 2 3
j) Manage the classroom to avoid disruptions -------------- 

## 1 2 3
k) Make physics relevant to students ----------- 

## 1 2 3
l) Challenge students into

developing higher order thinking skills ------------------ 

## 1 2 3
m) Teach physics using inquiry methods ----------------------- 

## 1 2 3 If you teach more than one physics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer questions 15 through 18.9 2 

### Resources for Teaching Physics

Questions 19-21 ask about resources for teaching physics to the students in the TIMSS class. If you teach more than one physics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer questions 19 through 21.



## 19 A. When you teach physics to this class, how do you use the following resources?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Basis for instruction Supplement Not used
a) Textbooks ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3
b) Workbooks or

worksheets -------------------- 

### 1 2 3
c) Computer software/

applications (apps) for physics instruction ------------- 

### 1 2 3
d) Internet
resources ----------------------- 

### 1 2 3

B. How often do you require students to do the following?

Fill in one circle for each line. Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never

a) Do problems or exercises ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Read examples of how to do

problems or exercises --------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Read about physics

theory ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 

## 18 In teaching physics to this class, how often do you ask students to do the following?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Every or almost every lesson About half the lessons
Some lessons
Never a) Listen to me explain new physics content ----------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Observe natural phenomena

and describe what they see --- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Watch me demonstrate an

experiment, investigation, or simulation ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Design or plan experiments, investigations, or simulations -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Conduct experiments, investigations, or simulations -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Present data from experiments, investigations, or simulations -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Interpret data from experiments, investigations, or simulations -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Use evidence from experiments,

investigations, or simulations 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 scientifi c formulas and laws

to solve routine problems ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
l) Give explanations about

something they are studying - 

### 1 2 3 4
m) Relate what they are learning

in physics to their daily lives -- 

### 1 2 3 4
n) Do fi eld work outside of class - 

### 1 2 3 4
o) Take a written test or quiz ----- 

### 1 2 3 410 TIMSS Physics Teacher Questionnaire 3 

## 20 A. Do the students in this class have computers, tablets, calculators, or smartphones available to use during their physics lessons?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 2 (If No, go to question 21)

If Yes,

B. How often do you have the students do the following activities on computers, tablets, calculators, or smartphones during physics lessons?

Fill in one circle for each line. Every or almost every day Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Never or almost never a) Read the textbook or course materials in digital format ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Look up ideas and

information -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Process and analyze data ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Draw graphs of functions ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Solve equations ---------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Manipulate algebraic expressions --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Conduct modeling and

simulations --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Perform numerical

integration --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Do scientifi c procedures or

experiments -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 

## 21 A. Does your school have a physics laboratory?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 2
B. Do teachers usually have assistance available when students are conducting physics experiments?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 211 4 

## 22 The following list includes the main topics addressed by the TIMSS Physics 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 this year, 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 one circle for each line. Mostly taught before this year Mostly taught this year Not yet taught or just introduced A. Mechanics and Thermodynamics a) The dynamics of diff erent types of movement, including Newton’s laws of motion ---------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 b) Forces, including frictional force, acting on a moving body ----------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 c) Forces acting on a body moving in a circular path; the body’s centripetal acceleration,

speed, and circling time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 d) The law of gravitation in relation to the movement of celestial objects ----------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 e) Kinetic and potential energy; conservation of mechanical energy ---------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
f) Elastic and inelastic collision; the law of conservation of momentum ------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 g) The fi rst law of thermodynamics --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 h) Heat transfer and specifi c heat capacities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 i) Expansion of solids and liquids in relation to temperature change; the law of ideal gases --------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
B. Electricity and Magnetism a) Electrostatic attraction or repulsion between isolated charged particles – Coulomb’s law --------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 b) Charged particles in an electric fi eld ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 c) Electrical circuits – Ohm’s law and Joule’s law for complex electrical circuits ----------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 d) Charged particles in a magnetic fi eld ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 e) Relationship between magnetism and electricity; electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s and Lenz’ laws of induction ---- 

### 1 2 3
C. Wave Phenomena and Atomic/Nuclear Physics a) Mechanical waves; the relationship between speed, frequency, and wavelength ------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 b) Electromagnetic radiation; wavelength and frequency of various types of waves (e.g., radio, infrared, x-rays, light)----- 

### 1 2 3 c) Thermal radiation, temperature, and wavelength --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3
d) Refl ection, refraction, interference, and diff raction ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 e) The structure of the atom and its nucleus in terms of electrons, protons, and neutrons; atomic number and

atomic mass number; Light emission and absorption and the behavior of electrons --------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 f) Wave-particle quality and the photoelectric eff ect; types of nuclear reactions (i.e., fi ssion, fusion, and radioactive decay) and their role in nature (e.g., in stars) and society (e.g., reactors, bombs); radioactive isotopes ------ 

### 1 2 3 g) Mass-energy equivalence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 Physics Topics Taught
Question 22 asks about the topics taught and the content covered in teaching physics to the students in the TIMSS class. If you teach more than one physics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer question 22.12 5 

### Physics Homework



## 29

B. How often do you assign the following kinds of physics homework to this class?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Always or almost always
Sometimes
Never or almost never
a) Doing problem/question sets - 

### 1 2 3
b) Reading the textbook --------- 

### 1 2 3
c) Memorizing formulas

and procedures ---------------- 

### 1 2 3
d) Gathering, analyzing, and reporting data ----------------- 

### 1 2 3
e) Finding one or more applications

of the content covered -------- 

### 1 2 3
f) Working on projects ----------- 

### 1 2 3

C. How often do you do the following with the physics homework assignments for this class?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Always or almost always
Sometimes
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

contribute towards students’ grades or marks ----- 

### 1 2 3 Question 23 asks about physics homework for the students in the TIMSS class. If you teach more than one physics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer question 23.

A. Do you assign physics homework to this class?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 2 (If No, go to question 24) 

## 2313 6 

### Professional Development and Activities



## 24 In the past two years, have you participated in professional development in any of the following?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes
No

a) Physics content ---------------------------------- 

### 1 2
b) Physics pedagogy/instruction ------------------- 

### 1 2
c) Physics curriculum ------------------------------- 

### 1 2
d) Integrating information technology into physics -------------------------------------- 

### 1 2
e) Improving students’ critical thinking or problem solving skills --------------------------- 

### 1 2
f) Physics assessment ------------------------------ 

### 1 2
g) Addressing individual students’ needs ---------- 

### 1 2



## 25 In the past two years, how many hours in total have you spent in formal in-service/professional development (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.) for physics?

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 

## 26 By the end of this school year, how many years will you have taught physics at the advanced level?

_____________ years Number of years taught physics



## 27 A. Are you a member of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) or the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 2

B. In the past two years, have you regularly participated in activities sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) or the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 2



## 28 In the past two years, have you taken part in any of the following activities in physics?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) I attended a workshop or conference ----------- 

### 1 2
b) I gave a presentation at a workshop

or conference ------------------------------------ 

### 1 2
c) I published an article in a journal or magazine for teachers (print or online) --------- 

### 1 2
d) I took part in an innovative project

for curriculum and instruction ------------------ 

### 1 214 7 

### Preparation to Teach Physics



## 29 How well prepared do you feel you are to teach the following physics topics? If a topic is not in the curriculum for this class or you are not responsible for teaching this topic, please choose “Not applicable.”

Fill in one circle for each line. Not applicable Very well prepared Somewhat prepared Not well prepared A. Mechanics and Thermodynamics a) The dynamics of diff erent types of movement, including Newton’s laws of motion ---------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 b) Forces, including frictional force, acting on a moving body ----------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Forces acting on a body moving in a circular path; the body’s centripetal acceleration,

speed, and circling time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
d) The law of gravitation in relation to the movement of celestial object ------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 e) Kinetic and potential energy; conservation of mechanical energy ---------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Elastic and inelastic collision; the law of conservation of momentum ------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 g) The fi rst law of thermodynamics --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Heat transfer and specifi c heat capacities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Expansion of solids and liquids in relation to temperature change; the law of ideal gases --------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
B. Electricity and Magnetism a) Electrostatic attraction or repulsion between isolated charged particles – Coulomb’s law --------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Charged particles in an electric fi eld ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Electrical circuits – Ohm’s law and Joule’s law for complex electrical circuits ----------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Charged particles in a magnetic fi eld ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 e) Relationship between magnetism and electricity; electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s and Lenz’ laws of induction ---- 

### 1 2 3 4
C. Wave Phenomena and Atomic/Nuclear Physics a) Mechanical waves; the relationship between speed, frequency, and wavelength ------------------------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 b) Electromagnetic radiation; wavelength and frequency of various types of waves (e.g., radio, infrared, x-rays, light)----- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Thermal radiation, temperature, and wavelength --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Refl ection, refraction, interference, and diff raction ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) The structure of the atom and its nucleus in terms of electrons, protons, and neutrons; atomic number and

atomic mass number; Light emission and absorption and the behavior of electrons --------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 f) Wave-particle quality and the photoelectric eff ect; types of nuclear reactions (i.e., fi ssion, fusion, and radioactive decay) and their role in nature (e.g., in stars) and society (e.g., reactors, bombs); radioactive isotopes ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Mass-energy equivalence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 If you teach more than one physics class, select one of your classes and keep it in mind as you answer question 29.Thank you for the thought, time, and eff ort you have put into completing this questionnaire. 

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## 1 What is the total enrollment of students in your school as of March 1, 2014?

_____________ students Write in a number.



## 2 What is the total enrollment of twelfth-grade students in your school as of March 1, 2014?

_____________ students Write in a number. 

### School Enrollment and Characteristics



## 3 Approximately what percentage of students in your school have the following backgrounds?

Fill in one circle for each line.

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

affl uent homes ---------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 

## 5 A. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have English as their native language?

Fill in one circle only.
More than 90% -- 

### 1

76 to 90% -- 

### 2

51 to 75% -- 

### 3

26 to 50% -- 

### 4

25% or less -- 

### 5

B. Of the students currently enrolled in your school,what percentage has been identifi ed as limitedEnglish profi cient (LEP)/English language learners (ELL)?

Fill in one circle only.
0% -- 

### 1

1 - 5% -- 

### 2

6 - 10% -- 

### 3

11 - 25% -- 

### 4

26 - 50% -- 

### 5

51 - 75% -- 

### 6

76 - 90% -- 

### 7

Over 90% -- 

### 8



## 4 Around the fi rst of October 2013, 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 a number.4 2 

## 6 What type of school is this?

Fill in one circle only. 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, etc.) -- 

### 3
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 affi liated) -- 

### 9

Other -- 

### 0 

## 7 A. How many people live in the city, town, or area where your school is located?

Fill in one circle only. More than 500,000 people -- 

### 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

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



## 8 What percentage of twelfth-grade students in your school are taking each of the following?

Write in the percent. a) Advanced Mathematics, such as calculus courses ------------------------ _______% b) Physics, such as advanced physics

or college preparatory physics or AP Physics --------------------------- _______%5 3 

### Instructional Time



## 10 For the twelfth-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?

__________minutes Write in the number of minutes per day. Please convert the number of hours into minutes.

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 

## 9 Does your school have a special program or track to prepare students for courses such as calculus or advanced physics?

Fill in one circle only.
Yes --- 

### 1

No --- 

### 26 4 Fill in one circle for each line.
Not at all A little
Some A lot
A. General School Resources a) Instructional materials (e.g.,

textbooks) ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Supplies (e.g., papers,

pencils, materials) ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) School buildings and

grounds ------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Heating/cooling and lighting

systems ------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Instructional space (e.g.,

classrooms) --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Technologically competent staff ----------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Audio-visual resources

for delivery of instruction (e.g., interactive white boards, digital projectors) ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Computer technology for

teaching and learning (e.g., computers or tablets such as iPads for student use) -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Resources for disabled

students ------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4 Fill in one circle for each line.
Not at all A little
Some A lot
B. Resources for Advanced

Mathematics Instruction a) Teachers with a specialization in advanced mathematics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Computer software/

applications for advanced mathematics instruction ------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant

to advanced mathematics instruction ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Calculators for advanced mathematics instruction ------- 

### 1 2 3 4
C. Resources for Physics Instruction
a) Teachers with a

specialization in physics ------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Computer software/

applications for physics instruction ------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Library resources relevant

to physics instruction ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Calculators for physics instruction ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Physics equipment and materials for experiments ----- 

### 1 2 3 4 

## 11 How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction aff ected by a shortage or inadequacy of the following? 

### Resources and Technology7 5 

## 12 How much do you agree with these statements about advanced mathematics and physics education within your school?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Agree a lot Agree a little Disagree a little Disagree a lot a) The school encourages students

to study advanced mathematics and physics -------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) The school has teachers

qualifi ed to teach advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) The school has the

technological resources necessary to teach advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) The school promotes professional development for teachers of advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) The school provides students

with information about career options in advanced mathematics and physics ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
f) The school has initiatives to promote student interest in advanced mathematics and physics (e.g., student clubs, competitions) ------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
g) The school has partnership initiatives with industry/ businesses in advanced mathematics and physics ------ 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Advanced mathematics and

physics teachers are admired by other teachers in the school --- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Students at this school respect

students who excel in advanced mathematics and physics ----- 

### 1 2 3 4
j) Parents expect their children to study advanced mathematics and physics --------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4

School Emphasis on Advanced Mathematics and Physics Education



## 13 To what degree is each of the following a problem among twelfth-grade students in your school?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Not a problem Minor problem Moderate problem
Serious problem a) Arriving late at school ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Absenteeism (i.e., unjustifi ed absences) ---------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Classroom disturbance --------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Cheating ------------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Profanity ----------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Vandalism ---------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Theft ---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Intimidation or verbal abuse

among students (including texting, emailing, etc.) -------- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Physical injury to other

students ------------------------ 

### 1 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 School Climate8 

## 16 During the past year, approximately how much time have you spent on the following school leadership activities in your role as a school principal?

Fill in one circle for each line.

No time A little time
Some time A lot of time a) Promoting the school’s educational vision or goals

---- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Developing the school’s

curricular and educational goals

---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Monitoring teachers’ implementation of the school’s educational goals in their teaching

--------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Monitoring students’ learning progress to ensure that the school’s educational goals are reached

-------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
e) Keeping an orderly

atmosphere in the school

------ 

### 1 2 3 4
f) Addressing disruptive student behavior

--------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
g) Advising teachers who have

questions or problems with their teaching

------------------ 

### 1 2 3 4
h) Initiating educational

projects or improvements

----- 

### 1 2 3 4
i) Participating in professional

development activities specifically for school principals

----------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 

## 15 Does your school currently use any incentives (e.g., pay, housing, signing bonus, smaller classes) to recruit or retain teachers in the following fields?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Yes
No a) Advanced mathematics, such as calculus

------- 

### 1 2
b) Physics, i.e., advanced physics such as college

preparatory physics or AP Physics

--------------- 

### 1 2
c) Computer science/information technology

----- 

### 1 2
d) Other

--------------------------------------------- 

### 1 2 Teachers in Your School



## 14 How difficult was it to fill the teaching vacancies for this school year for the following subjects?

Fill in one circle for each line.

Were no vacancies in this subject Easy to fill v acancies
Some what difficult
Ver y difficult a) Advanced mathematics, such

as calculus

--------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4
b) Physics, i.e., advanced physics

such as college preparatory physics or AP Physics

----------- 

### 1 2 3 4
c) Computer science / information technology

-------- 

### 1 2 3 4
d) Other

---------------------------- 

### 1 2 3 4 Leadership Activities

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