# NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS Wave 2 Submittal for 2015 VOLUME II SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 1a Student Grade 4

Part 1a contains Student Grade 4: Core Questions Science Questions KaSA Core Questions (adapted for Puerto Rico) NIES Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete these forms: Core - 5 minutes Subject-specific – 10 minutes NIES – 15 minutes

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### minutes, 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 co mments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate, suggestions for improvi ng this collection, or any comments or concerns regarding the status of your i ndividual submission of this form, please write to: National Assessment of Educational Progress, National Center for Education Statistics, 1990 K St reet, NW, Washington, DC 20006. A project of the National Center for Educ ation Statistics (NCES), Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. The information you provide will be us ed for statistical purposes only. In accordance with the Confidential Informati on Protection provisions of Title V, Subtitle A, Public Law 107-347 and other applicable Federal laws, your responses will be kept confidential a nd will not be disclosed in identifiable form to anyone other than employees or agents. By law, every NCES employee as well as every agent, such as contractors and NAEP c oordinators, has taken an oath and is subject to a jail term of up to 5 years, a fine of up to $250,000, or both if he or she willfully discloses ANY identifi able information about you. OMB No. 1850-0790 APPROVAL EXPIRES 03/31/2016

1 Note: 75 minutes is total for assessment (cognitive and survey), for Wave 2 paper & pencil administrations (Science); 90 minutes for TBA, Science HOTS and ICT administrations; and 95 minutes for the Mathematics KaSA, Puerto Rico version. Applicable survey question time is listed on part covers.

# Student Grade 4 Core

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VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB331451 9. How often do people in your home talk to each other in a language other than English? Never Once in a while About half of the time All or most of the time

VF095730 10. Do the following people live in your home? Fill in ovals for all that apply. Mother Stepmother Foster mother or other female legal guardian Father Stepfather Foster father or other male legal guardian 

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VB331336 4. Is there a computer at home that you use? Yes No

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VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB331451 9. How often do people in your home talk to each other in a language other than English? Never Once in a while About half of the time All or most of the time

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VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB331451 9. How often do people in your home talk to each other in a language other than English? Never Once in a while About half of the time All or most of the time

VF095730 10. Do the following people live in your home? Fill in ovals for all that apply. Mother Stepmother Foster mother or other female legal guardian Father Stepfather Foster father or other male legal guardian 

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VB331336 4. Is there a computer at home that you use? Yes No

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VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB331451 9. How often do people in your home talk to each other in a language other than English? Never Once in a while About half of the time All or most of the time

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# Student Grade 4 Science

Student Grade 4 Science Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 10 minutes.

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1. In this school year , how often have you done activities or projects in science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VH157864 2. In this school year , have you done activities or projects to learn about living things ( for example , plants , animals , bacteria ) ? Yes No 

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A B VH157868 3. In this school year , have you done activities or projects to learn about electricity ( for example , circuits , batteries , and light bulbs ) ? Yes No

VH157871 4. In this school year , have you done activities or projects to learn about chemicals ( for example , mixing sugar or salt in water ) ? Yes No 

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### Page 2 VH157875 5. In this school year , have you done activities or projects to learn about rocks or minerals ( for example , looking at different rocks ) ? Yes No

VH157879 6. In this school year , how often have you done science activities using scientific tools ( for example , telescopes , microscopes , thermometers , or weighing scales ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC315232 7. In this school year , how often have you read a science textbook? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day 

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A B C D E VC315239 8. In this school year , how often have you read a book or magazine about science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC519400 9. In this school year , how often have you read about science on the computer? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC315248 10. In this school year , how often have you watched a movie , video , or DVD about science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day 

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### Page 3 VC315249 11. In this school year , how often have you discussed news stories about science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC315270 12. In this school year , how often have you worked with other students on a science activity or project? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC315259 13. In this school year , how often have you presented what you learned about science to your class? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day 

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A B C D E VC315256 14. In this school year , how often have you taken a science test or quiz? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC315288 15. In this school year , how often have you talked about measurements or results from your science activities or projects? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VF633162 16. In this school year , how often have you been asked to write about your science activities or projects ( such as reports , science journals , or lab write-ups ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day 

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### Page 4 VH142438 17. In this school year , how often have you been asked to write long answers ( several sentences or paragraphs ) to questions on tests or assignments for science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC546453 18. In this school year , how often have you talked with your teacher about how you are doing in science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VH157884 19. In this school year , how often have you used your school library or media center resources for science ( such as books , magazines , computers , and audio-video materials ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day VC546463 20. In this school year , how often have you used computers for science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC315410 21. How often do you do science activities that are not for schoolwork? Never or hardly ever Sometimes Often Always or almost always

VC315291 22. How often do you feel you can understand what the teacher talks about in science class? Never or hardly ever Sometimes Often Always or almost always 

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### Page 5 VC315292 23. How often do you feel you can do a good job on your science tests? Never or hardly ever Sometimes Often Always or almost always

VC315294 24. How often do you feel you can do a good job on your science assignments? Never or hardly ever Sometimes Often Always or almost always

VC315299 25. How much do you like studying science? Very little Some Quite a bit Very much

VC315302 26. How often do you feel science is one of your favorite subjects? Never or hardly ever Sometimes Often Always or almost always VF640468 27. In this school year , have you participated in a science club , a science fair , or a science competition? Yes No

VF633304 28. In this school year , have you visited a museum , zoo , or aquarium to learn about science on a school trip? Yes No

VF633276 29. In this school year , have you visited a museum , zoo , or aquarium to learn about science that was not on a school trip? Yes No

VB595182 30. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in school? Easier than other tests About as hard as other tests Harder than other tests Much harder than other tests 

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Page 6 VC034559 31. 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? Not as hard as on other tests About as hard as on other tests Harder than on other tests Much harder than on other tests

VB595184 32. How important was it to you to do well on this test? Not very important Somewhat important Important Very important 

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# Student Grade 4 KaSA Core (adapted for Puerto Rico)

Student Grade 4 KaSA Core Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 5 minutes.VB331330 1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals

. A No , I am not Hispanic or Latino. B Yes , I am Mexican , Mexican American , or Chicano. C Yes , I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. D Yes , I am Cuban or Cuban American. E Yes , I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

VB331331 2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals

. A White B Black or African American C Asian D American Indian or Alaska Native E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

VB331335 3. About how many books are there in your home? A Few ( 0–10 ) B Enough to fill one shelf ( 11–25 ) C Enough to fill one bookcase ( 26–100 ) D Enough to fill several bookcases ( more than 100 ) Grade 4 Student Core for Puerto Rico Translation In this section , please tell us about yourself and your family. Please answer questions about your home based on where you live most of the time during the school year. The section has 11 questions. Mark your answers in your booklet. Fill in only one oval for each question except where instructed otherwise.VF098664 5. Do you have the following in your home? Fill in ovals for all that apply. A Access to the Internet B Clothes dryer just for your family C Dishwasher D More than one bathroom E Your own bedroom

TB001101 6. About how many pages a day do you have to read in school and for homework? A 5 or fewer B 6–10 C 11–15 D 16–20 E More than 20

VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? A Never or hardly ever B Once every few weeks C About once a week D Two or three times a week E Every day VB331336 4. Is there a computer at home that you use? A Yes B NoVB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? A None B 1 or 2 days C 3 or 4 days D 5 to 10 days E More than 10 days

VC037530 9. How often do people in your home talk to each other in a language other than Spanish? A Never B Once in a while C About half of the time D All or most of the time

VF095730 10. Do the following people live in your home? Fill in ovals for all that apply. A Mother B Stepmother C Foster mother or other female legal guardian D Father E Stepfather F Foster father or other male legal guardianVE102537 11. Write the ZIP code of your home address in the boxes.

# Student Grade 4 NIES

Student Grade 4 NIES Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 15 minutes.

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VH039733 2. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native history? No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native history. Family members Friends Teachers Tribal representatives or elders Some else ( please specify ) : Some of the questions are about your American Indian or Alaska Native background. When you answer these questions , think about the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group to which you and your family belong. You may call your tribe or group a nation , a village , a band , or a community. If you are connected to more than one American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group , answer for the one you know best.

VC759180 1. How much do you know about your American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group? For example , you may know about the history , traditions , or arts and crafts of your tribe or group. Nothing A little Some A lot



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VH039760 3. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions ( ways of life , customs ) ? No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions. Family members Friends Teachers Tribal representatives or elders Some else ( please specify ) : 

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VH040030 4. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native arts and crafts? No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native arts and crafts. Family members Friends Teachers Tribal representatives or elders Some else ( please specify ) : 

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VC759193 6. How often do members of your family talk to each other in your American Indian or Alaska Native language? Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

### A B C D VC759183 5. How often do you go to American Indian or Alaska Native ceremonies and gatherings? Never Every few years At least once a year Several times a year 

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VC759195 7. How often do people in your school talk to each other in your American Indian or Alaska Native language? Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

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VH153907 8. How often do you attend classes in school that are taught in an American Indian or Alaska Native language? My school does not offer classes that are taught in an American Indian or Alaska Native language. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

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B C D E VH040050 9. How do you rate yourself in speaking an American Indian or Alaska Native language? I cannot speak an American Indian or Alaska Native language. I can speak a few words or phrases. I can speak well. 

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VH040067 10. How do you rate yourself in reading an American Indian or Alaska Native language? I cannot read in an American Indian or Alaska Native language. I can read a few words or phrases. I can read well. 

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VH040082 11. Who taught you most of what you know about an American Indian or Alaska Native language? No one has taught me about an American Indian or Alaska Native language. Family members Friends Teachers Tribal representatives or elders Some else ( please specify ) : 

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VH158483 12. During 4th grade , have you attended school field trips to museums , traditional villages , or other places to learn about American Indian or Alaska Native people? Yes No 

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VH153940 14. During 4th grade , have you used books , videos , or other materials ( including Internet resources ) about American Indian or Alaska Native people outside of school ? Yes , once or twice Yes , three or more times No 

### A B C VH153945 15. In school , do you have access to a library , media center , or resource center with books , videos , or other materials ( including Internet resources ) about American Indian or Alaska Native people? Yes No 

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VH040212 16. When my teacher talks about American Indian or Alaska Native history or culture , I try to read more about it. This is not like me. This is a little like me. This is a lot like me. 

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VC759280 17. I enjoy reading about American Indian or Alaska Native people. This is not like me. This is a little like me. This is a lot like me. 

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VC759283 18. I enjoy reading about people who have different traditions and cultures ( ways of life , customs ) than I have. This is not like me. This is a little like me. This is a lot like me. 

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VH040240 19. I put a lot of effort into my schoolwork. This is not like me. This is a little like me. This is a lot like me. 

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VH040276 20. I want to be one of the best students in my class. This is not like me. This is a little like me. This is a lot like me. 

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VH040379 21. I enjoy being challenged in my classes. This is not like me. This is a little like me. This is a lot like me.

VH040382 22. I feel that I belong at school. This is not like me. This is a little like me. This is a lot like me. 

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VH040394 24. Trying hard in school will help me live a good life when I grow up. Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

VC759288 25. How often does a parent or someone else from your family help you with your schoolwork? For example , they might help you to study for a test , help you with a school project , or go over your homework with you. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

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VC759290 27. How often does another student from your school help you with your schoolwork? For example , they might help you to study for a test , help you with a school project , or go over your homework with you. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

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VC759293 29. How much do you like school? Not at all A little Somewhat Very much 

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VC759294 30. Do you know the name of the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group you belong to or are enrolled in? Yes No I ’ m not sure. 

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VC759295 31. If you know the name of the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group that you belong to or are enrolled in , or if you think you know it , please print it on the line below. Do not worry about spelling. If you belong to more than one American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group , write the names of as many as you know. VC759289 26. How often does a teacher or another adult from your school help you with your schoolwork? For example , they might help you to study for a test , help you with a school project , or go over your homework with you. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

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VC759297 32. What else would you like to say about yourself , your school , or about American Indian or Alaska Native people? Use these lines to write your ideas.



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# NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS Wave 2 Submittal for 2015 VOLUME II SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 1b Student Grade 8

Part 1b contains Student Grade 8: Core Questions Science Questions KaSA (Puerto Rico) Core Questions NIES Questions

The amount of time estimated to complete these forms: Core - 5 minutes Subject-specific – 10 minutes NIES – 15 minutes

# S TUDENT 

# Q UESTIONNAIRES OMB Information on Student Qu estionnaire Cover Page Paperwork Burden Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Ac t of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850–0790. The time required to comple te this informa tion collection is estimated to average xx 1 

### minutes, 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 co mments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate, suggestions for improvi ng this collection, or any comments or concerns regarding the status of your i ndividual submission of this form, please write to: National Assessment of Educational Progress, National Center for Education Statistics, 1990 K St reet, NW, Washington, DC 20006. A project of the National Center for Educ ation Statistics (NCES), Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. The information you provide will be us ed for statistical purposes only. In accordance with the Confidential Informati on Protection provisions of Title V, Subtitle A, Public Law 107-347 and other applicable Federal laws, your responses will be kept confidential a nd will not be disclosed in identifiable form to anyone other than employees or agents. By law, every NCES employee as well as every agent, such as contractors and NAEP c oordinators, has taken an oath and is subject to a jail term of up to 5 years, a fine of up to $250,000, or both if he or she willfully discloses ANY identifi able information about you. OMB No. 1850-0790 APPROVAL EXPIRES 03/31/2016

1 Note: 75 minutes is total for assessment (cognitive and survey), for Wave 2 paper & pencil administrations (Science); 90 minutes for TBA, Science HOTS and ICT ad ministrations; and 95 minutes for the Mathematics KaSA, Puerto Rico version. Applicable survey question time is listed on part covers.

# Student Grade 8 Core

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VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB330870 9. How far in school did your mother go? She did not finish high school. She graduated from high school. She had some education after high school. She graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

VB330871 10. How far in school did your father go? He did not finish high school. He graduated from high school. He had some education after high school. He graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

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VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB330870 9. How far in school did your mother go? She did not finish high school. She graduated from high school. She had some education after high school. She graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

VB330871 10. How far in school did your father go? He did not finish high school. He graduated from high school. He had some education after high school. He graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

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VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB330870 9. How far in school did your mother go? She did not finish high school. She graduated from high school. She had some education after high school. She graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

VB330871 10. How far in school did your father go? He did not finish high school. He graduated from high school. He had some education after high school. He graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

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VB331336 4. Is there a computer at home that you use? Yes No

VF098664 5. Do you have the following in your home? Fill in ovals for all that apply. Access to the Internet Clothes dryer just for your family Dishwasher More than one bathroom Your own bedroom 

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VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB330870 9. How far in school did your mother go? She did not finish high school. She graduated from high school. She had some education after high school. She graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

VB330871 10. How far in school did your father go? He did not finish high school. He graduated from high school. He had some education after high school. He graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

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# Student Grade 8 Science

Student Grade 8 Science Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 10 minutes.

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VC304978 1. In your science class this year , which of the following topics have been covered? Fill in one oval on each line. Yes No
VC304982 a. Life science ( for example , biology , the human body , or ecology )
VC304983 b. Physical science ( for example , energy , physics , or chemistry )
VC304984 c. Earth and space science ( for example , geology or astronomy )
VC304985 d. Engineering and technology ( for example , designing solutions to problems ) 

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a. Living things ( for example , plants , animals , bacteria ) b. Electricity ( for example , circuits , batteries , and light bulbs ) c. Chemicals ( for example , mixing or dissolving sugar or salt in water ) d. Rocks or minerals ( for example , identifying types ) e. Simple machines ( for example , pulleys and levers ) f. Magnifying glass or microscope ( for looking at small things ) g. Thermometer or barometer ( for making measurements ) VF633080

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VC546510 a. Read a science textbook , in class or at home
VF633095 b. Read a book or magazine about science topics
VF633097 c. Use the Internet to learn about science topics
VF633099 d. Watch a movie , video , or DVD about science topics 

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VC304769 4. In your science class this year , how often do you do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.

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few weeks About once a week Two or three times a

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VC304771 a. Discuss events in the news that are related to what you are learning in science class
VC304772 b. Work with other students on a science project or activity
VC304778 c. Present what you learned about science to your class
VC720564 d. Take a science test or quiz 

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5. In your science class this year , how often do you do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.

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few weeks About once a week Two or three times a

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VC720623 a. Identify questions that can be addressed through science experiments
VC720634 b. Design a science experiment
VC720635 c. Talk about measurements you took for your science project or activity
VC720636 d. Talk about the results of your science project or activity
VC720638 e. Watch your teacher do a science experiment or activity
VC720639 f. Make graphs or charts of the results from your science project or activity
VF633111 g. Write about your science activities or projects ( such as reports , science journals , or lab write-ups ) 

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### Page 4 VH142438 6. In this school year, how often have you been asked to write long answers ( several sentences or paragraphs ) to questions on tests or assignments for science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC546453 7. In this school year , how often have you talked with your teacher about how you are doing in science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day VH157884 8. In this school year, how often have you used your school library or media center resources for science ( such as books, magazines, computers, and audio-video materials ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

VC546463 9. In this school year , how often have you used computers for science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day 

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VC315292 11. How often do you feel you can do a good job on your science tests? Never or hardly ever Sometimes Often Always or almost always VC315294 12. How often do you feel you can do a good job on your science assignments? Never or hardly ever Sometimes Often Always or almost always 

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### Page 6 VC305330 13. Please indicate how much you DISAGREE or AGREE with the following statements about science. Fill in one oval on each line. Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree VC305348 a. I do science-related activities that are not for schoolwork.

VC305350 b. I like science.

VC305351 c. Science is one of my favorite subjects.

VC305352 d. I take science only because I have to.

VH142495 e. I need to do well in science to get the job I want.

VH142499 f. I would like a job that involves using science. 

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VF633276 16. In this school year , have you visited a museum , zoo , or aquarium to learn about science that was not on a school trip? Yes No VF633128 14. In this school year , have you participated in any of the following activities? Fill in one oval on each line.

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VF633135 a. Science fair b. Science club c. Science competition No Yes 

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VF633304 15. In this school year , have you visited a museum , zoo , or aquarium to learn about science on a school trip? Yes No 

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Page 7 VB595182 17. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in school? Easier than other tests About as hard as other tests Harder than other tests Much harder than other tests

VC034559 18. 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? Not as hard as on other tests About as hard as on other tests Harder than on other tests Much harder than on other tests VB595184 19. How important was it to you to do well on this test? Not very important Somewhat important Important Very important 

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# Student Grade 8 KaSA Core (adapted for Puerto Rico)

Student Grade 8 KaSA Core Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 5 minutes.VB331330 1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals

. A No , I am not Hispanic or Latino. B Yes , I am Mexican , Mexican American , or Chicano. C Yes , I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. D Yes , I am Cuban or Cuban American. E Yes , I am from some other Hispanic or Latino background.

VB331331 2. Which of the following best describes you? Fill in one or more ovals

. A White B Black or African American C Asian D American Indian or Alaska Native E Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

VB331335 3. About how many books are there in your home? A Few ( 0–10 ) B Enough to fill one shelf ( 11–25 ) C Enough to fill one bookcase ( 26–100 ) D Enough to fill several bookcases ( more than 100 ) Grade Student Core for Puerto Rico Translation In this section , please tell us about yourself and your family. Please answer questions about your home based on where you live most of the time during the school year. The section has 13 questions. Mark your answers in your booklet. Fill in only one oval for each question except where instructed otherwise. 8VF098664 5. Do you have the following in your home? Fill in ovals for all that apply. A Access to the Internet B Clothes dryer just for your family C Dishwasher D More than one bathroom E Your own bedroom

TB001101 6. About how many pages a day do you have to read in school and for homework? A 5 or fewer B 6–10 C 11–15 D 16–20 E More than 20

VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? A Never or hardly ever B Once every few weeks C About once a week D Two or three times a week E Every day VB331336 4. Is there a computer at home that you use? A Yes B NoVB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? A None B 1 or 2 days C 3 or 4 days D 5 to 10 days E More than 10 days

VB330870 9. How far in school did your mother go? A She did not finish high school. B She graduated from high school. C She had some education after high school. D She graduated from college. E I don ’ t know.

VB330871 10. How far in school did your father go? A He did not finish high school. B He graduated from high school. C He had some education after high school. D He graduated from college. E I don ’ t know.

VC037530 11. How often do people in your home talk to each other in a language other than Spanish? A Never B Once in a while C About half of the time D All or most of the timeVF095730 12. Do the following people live in your home? Fill in ovals for all that apply. A Mother B Stepmother C Foster mother or other female legal guardian D Father E Stepfather F Foster father or other male legal guardian

VE102537 13. Write the ZIP code of your home address in the boxes.

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Student Grade 8 NIES Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 15 minutes.

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Some of the questions are about your American Indian or Alaska Native background. When you answer these questions , think about the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group to which you and your family belong. You may call your tribe or group a nation , a village , a band , or a community. If you are connected to more than one American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group , answer for the one you know best.

VC996578 1. How much do you know about each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line. Nothing A little Some A lot

VC996581 a. Your American Indian or Alaska Native history

VC996582 b. Your American Indian or Alaska Native traditions and culture ( way of life , customs )

VC996583 c. Issues today that are important to American Indian or Alaska Native people 

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VH039733 2. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native history? No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native history. Family members Friends Teachers Tribal representatives or elders Someone else (please specify ): 

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VH039760 3. Who taught you most of what you know about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions ( ways of life , customs ) ? No one has taught me about American Indian or Alaska Native traditions. Family members Friends Teachers Tribal representatives or elders Someone else (please specify ): 

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VH039931 4. Who taught you most of what you know about issues today that are important to American Indian or Alaska Native people? No one has taught me about issues today that are important to American Indian or Alaska Native people. Family members Friends Teachers Tribal representatives or elders Someone else (please specify ): 

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VC759193 6. How often do members of your family talk to each other in your American Indian or Alaska Native language? Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day

VC759195 7. How often do people in your school talk to each other in your American Indian or Alaska Native language? Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

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A B C D VC996584 5. How often have you participated in each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never Every few years At least once a year Several times a

year VC996586 a. Ceremonies and gatherings for people from your American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group
VC996587 b. Ceremonies and gatherings that bring people together from many different American Indian tribes or Alaska Native groups
VC996589 c. Other American Indian or Alaska Native activities 

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VH153907 8. How often do you attend classes in school that are taught in an American Indian or Alaska Native language? My school does not offer classes that are taught in an American Indian or Alaska Native language. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

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VH040050 9. How do you rate yourself in speaking an American Indian or Alaska Native language? I cannot speak an American Indian or Alaska Native language. I can speak a few words or phrases. I can speak well. 

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VH040067 10. How do you rate yourself in reading an American Indian or Alaska Native language? I cannot read in an American Indian or Alaska Native language. I can read a few words or phrases. I can read well. 

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VC996590 12. During 8th grade , how often have any of your teachers talked to your class about the history , traditions , and cultures ( ways of life , customs ) of American Indian or Alaska Native people? Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

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VH158490 13. During 8th grade , have you attended any of the following activities organized by your school ? Fill in one oval on each line. Yes No
VH158491 a. Presentations by American Indian or Alaska Native people about their traditions and cultures ( ways of life , customs )
VH158492 b. American Indian or Alaska Native art and craft demonstrations c. Traditional American Indian or Alaska Native music and/or dance performances VH158493

VH158494 d. Field trips to museums , traditional villages , or other places to learn about American Indian or Alaska Native people 

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VH040140 14. During 8th grade , have you participated in any of the following activities organized by your school ? Fill in one oval on each line. Yes No
VH040143 a. Sports team
VH040147 b. Music club , orchestra , or band c. Cultural dances or other American Indian or Alaska Native activities ( for example , drum groups ) VH040150

VH040152 d. Academic club ( for example , math club ) 

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VH159106 15. During 8th grade , have you used books , videos , or other materials ( including Internet resources ) about American Indian or Alaska Native people in school ? Yes , once or twice Yes , three or more times No

VH159110 16. During 8th grade , have you used books , videos , or other materials ( including Internet resources ) about American Indian or Alaska Native people outside of school ? Yes , once or twice Yes , three or more times No 

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VH153945 17. In school , do you have access to a library , media center , or resource center with books , videos , or other materials ( including Internet resources ) about American Indian or Alaska Native people? Yes No 

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VC996624 18. Here are some sentences about reading. Fill in one oval on each line to show whether the sentence describes a person like you. This is not like

me. This is a little like me. This is a lot like

me. VH043704 a. When my teacher talks about American Indian or Alaska Native history or culture , I try to read more about it.

VC996627 b. I enjoy reading about American Indian or Alaska Native people.
VC996628 c. I enjoy reading about people who have different traditions and cultures ( ways of life , customs ) than I have. 

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VH040130 19. Here are some sentences about your school. Fill in one oval on each line to show whether the sentence describes a person like you. This is not like

me. This is a little like me. This is a lot like

me. VH040131 a. I put a lot of effort into my schoolwork.

VH040134 b. I want to be one of the best students in my class.
VH040137 c. I enjoy being challenged in my classes. d. I feel that I belong at school. VH040138

VH040157 20. How much do you agree with each of the following statements? Fill in one oval on each line. Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree VH040158 a. If I put in enough effort , I will succeed in school.

VH040160 b. If I put in enough effort in school , I will get into college.

VH040161 c. If I put in enough effort in school , I will get a good job. 

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VC996661 22. How much are the things you are learning in school preparing you for the life you want to lead? Not at all A little A fair amount Very much

VC996641 23. During 8th grade , how often have you talked with any of your teachers outside of regular class periods? For example , to get extra help with your assignments , to talk about issues that matter to you , or just to visit. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day

VH040389 24. How often do you help other students from your school with their schoolwork? For example , you might help other students to study for a test , help them with a school project , or go over their homework with them. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Every day or almost every day 

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VC996635 25. How often do any of the following people help you with your schoolwork? For example , they might help you to study for a test , help you with a school project , or go over your homework with you. Fill in one oval on each line. Never or

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VC996637 b. A teacher or another adult from my school
VC996639 c. Another student

VH018268 d. A tribal representative or elder 

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VC996644 26. During 8th grade , how many times have you talked to each of the following people about the classes you should take in high school or about what you want to do after high school? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never One time Two or three times Four or more times
VC996645 a. A family member
VC996646 b. A teacher
VC996647 c. A school counselor
VC996648 d. Another student
VH026209 e. A tribal representative or elder

VH026211 f. Someone else who lives in my community or is a friend of my family 

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VC996650 27. Which of the following would you plan to do in your first year after high school? Fill in as many ovals as apply

. VC996651 a. Go to college full time
VC996652 b. Go to college part time
VC996653 c. Go to another school ( for example , career training , technical , or trade/vocational ) full time
VC996654 d. Go to another school ( for example , career training , technical , or trade/vocational ) part time
VC996655 e. Join the military
VC996656 f. Work full time
VC996657 g. Work part time
VC996658 h. Travel
VC996659 i. Care for family
VC996660 j. I don ’ t know.

VH040216 28. To what extent is each of the following a problem in your school? Fill in one oval on each line. Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent a. Student tardiness VH040217 b. Student health problems VH040219 c. Student misbehavior in class VH040221 d. Physical conflicts among students VH040223 e. Bullying VH040226 f. Low student motivation VH040227 

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VC759295 30. If you know the name of the American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group that you belong to or are enrolled in , or if you think you know it , please print it on the line below. Do not worry about spelling. If you belong to more than one American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group , write the names of as many as you know.

VC759297 31. What else would you like to say about yourself , your school , or about American Indian or Alaska Native people? Use these lines to write your ideas.



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# NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS Wave 2 Submittal for 2015 VOLUME II SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 1c Student Grade 12

Part 1c contains Student Grade 12: Core Questions Science Questions

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# Student Grade 12 Core

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VB331330 1. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Fill in one or more ovals

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VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB330870 9. How far in school did your mother go? She did not finish high school. She graduated from high school. She had some education after high school. She graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

VB330871 10. How far in school did your father go? He did not finish high school. He graduated from high school. He had some education after high school. He graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

VB331451 11. How often do people in your home talk to each other in a language other than English? Never Once in a while About half of the time All or most of the time 

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VB331336 4. Is there a computer at home that you use? Yes No

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VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VF095730 12. Do the following people live in your home? Fill in ovals for all that apply. Mother Stepmother Foster mother or other female legal guardian Father Stepfather Foster father or other male legal guardian VB330870 9. How far in school did your mother go? She did not finish high school. She graduated from high school. She had some education after high school. She graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

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VB331339 7. How often do you talk about things you have studied in school with someone in your family? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VB330870 9. How far in school did your mother go? She did not finish high school. She graduated from high school. She had some education after high school. She graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

VB330871 10. How far in school did your father go? He did not finish high school. He graduated from high school. He had some education after high school. He graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

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VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days VF095730 12. Do the following people live in your home? Fill in ovals for all that apply. Mother Stepmother Foster mother or other female legal guardian Father Stepfather Foster father or other male legal guardian VB330870 9. How far in school did your mother go? She did not finish high school. She graduated from high school. She had some education after high school. She graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

VB330871 10. How far in school did your father go? He did not finish high school. He graduated from high school. He had some education after high school. He graduated from college. I don ’ t know.

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a. Earth and space science b. Life science ( other than biology )
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a. Earth and space science b. Life science ( other than biology )
c. Physical science ( other than chemistry or physics ) d. General science
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VC304768 3. Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken any online science courses for high school or college credit? Yes No

ID110275 4. Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken an Advanced Placement course in science? Fill in ovals for all that apply. Yes , I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Biology. Yes , I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Environmental Science. Yes , I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Chemistry. Yes , I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Physics B or C. Yes , I am enrolled in or have taken Advanced Placement Computer Science A or AB. No , I have never taken an Advanced Placement science course. 

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c. Chemicals ( for example , mixing or dissolving sugar or salt in water ) d. Rocks or minerals ( for example , identifying types )
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VC546453 12. In this school year , how often have you talked with your teacher about how you are doing in science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day VH157884 13. In this school year , how often have you used your school library or media center resources for science ( such as books , magazines , computers , and audio-video materials ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

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VF633276 20. In this school year , have you visited a museum , zoo , or aquarium to learn about science that was not on a school trip? Yes No

VB595182 21. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in school? Easier than other tests About as hard as other tests Harder than other tests Much harder than other tests VC034559 22. 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? Not as hard as on other tests About as hard as on other tests Harder than on other tests Much harder than on other tests

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