NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS 

Wave 1 Submittal for 2014 

VOLUME II 

SURVEY QUESTIONS

Part 1b 

Teacher Grade 4 

Part 1b contains Teacher Grade 4: 

Background, Education, Training (BET) — Science 

Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) — Science

The amount of time estimated to complete these forms: 20 minutes 

 

Part 1b - Page 1 of 21
TEACHER QUESTIONNAIRES

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Science Questionnaire – Grade 4

Part I: Background, Education, and Training

VB331330

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

No, I am not Hispanic or Latino. 

Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano. 

Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. 

Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American. 

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.

White

Black or African American

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

A

B

C

D

E

A

B

C

D

E

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VE577841 

 4. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?

Yes

No

My school does not award tenure.

VF096239 

 5. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are 

currently teaching?

Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.

Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional 

coursework, student teaching, etc.)

No, but I am currently working toward certification.

No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.

VE577729 

 3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or 

secondary teacher, counting this year? 

Less than 1 year

1–2 years

3–5 years

6–10 years

11–20 years

21 or more years

A

B

C

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

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VF096243 

 6. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program? 

(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to 

expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,

district, or university alternative route to certification program.)

Yes

No

VC309891

 7. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least 

one content area?

 (The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental 

organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national 

assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. 

In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of

classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)

Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

I am working towards my National Board certification.

No

HE001012

 8. What is the highest academic degree you hold?

High school diploma

Associate’s degree/vocational certification

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past 

master’s degree

Doctorate

Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

A

B

A

B

C

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VE741708

10. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?

Yes ➔ Go to Question 11.

No ➔ Skip to Question 12.

VB333658

 9. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part 

of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.

 Yes, a minor 

 Yes, or special

a major emphasis No 

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C 

C

C

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C

C

B

VB595990

VB595991

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a. Biology or other life science

b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical 

science

c. Earth or space science

d. Other science-related subject

e. Mathematics or mathematics education

f. Science education

g. Engineering or engineering education

h. Education (including elementary or

early childhood)

i. Special education (including students with 

disabilities)

j. English language learning

A

B

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VB345619

 11. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part 

of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Biology or other life science

b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical 

science

c. Earth or space science

d. Other science-related subject

e. Mathematics or mathematics education

f. Science education

g. Engineering or engineering education

h. Education (including elementary or

early childhood)

i. Special education (including students with 

disabilities)

j. English language learning

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C 

C

C

C

C

C

C

VB595994

VB595995

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VB556072

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 Yes, a minor 

 Yes, or special

a major emphasis No 

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VC304728

VC304729

VC304730

VC304731

VC304732

VC304733

VC304734

VC304736

VC304738

VC304739

VC304740

VC304726

12. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last 

two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one

oval on each line.

a. How students learn science

b. Scientifi c inquiry and/or

technological design

c. Content standards in science

d. Curricular materials available in 

science (units, texts)

e. Instructional methods for teaching 

science

f. Instructional methods for teaching 

technological design

g. Effective use of laboratory activities

in science instruction 

h. Effective use of information and 

communication technology (ICT)

in science instruction

i. Methods for assessing students in 

science 

j. Preparation of students for district

and state assessments 

k. Strategies for teaching science to 

students from diverse backgrounds

(including English language learners)

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

 Not Small Moderate Large

 at all extent extent extent

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VC323259

13. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional 

development activities related to the teaching of science? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. College course taken after your fi rst 

certifi cation

b. Workshop or training session

c. Conference or professional 

association meeting

d. Observational visit to another school

e. Mentoring and/or peer observation 

and coaching as part of a formal 

arrangement

f. Committee or task force focusing on 

curriculum, instruction, or student 

assessment 

g. Regularly scheduled discussion or 

study group

h. Teacher collaborative or network 

(such as one organized by an outside 

agency or over the Internet)

i. Individual or collaborative research

j. Independent reading on a regular 

basis (for example, educational 

journals, books, or the Internet)

k. Co-teaching/team teaching

l. Consultation with a subject

specialist

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

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VC323266

VC323269

VC323272

VC323273

VC323277

VC323280

VC323281

VC323283

VC323285

VC323286

VC323288

 Yes, I have Yes, I

 participated. have led. No 

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

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VC191232

 14. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the 

following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.

No, I

have

not.

No, I am

already

proficient. Yes

a. Basic computer training

b. Software applications

c. Use of the Internet

d. Use of other technology—for example,

satellite access, wireless Web,

interactive video, closed-circuit television,

videoconferencing

e. Integration of computers and other 

technology into classroom instruction

VC191233

VC191234

VC191235

VC191237

VC191238

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

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K1TQ-COISX Page 1

Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Science

The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for science 

instruction. If you teach more than one fourth-grade class, please choose a single class to use 

as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.

If you do not teach science, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for your 

time.

VB598092

 1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Fill in one oval. 

I do not teach science to this class. 

I teach all or most subjects, including science. 

The only subject I teach is science. 

We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching science. 

VF017603

 2. How many students are in this class?

15 or fewer

16–18

19–20

21–25

26–30

31–35

36 or more

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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VF633144

5. To what extent do you use each of the following student groupings for science instruction 

in your classroom? Fill in one oval on each line. 

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VF633146 a. Groupings based on students’

interest in science/science-related 

topics

VF633149 b. Groupings based on students’

learning preferences or styles

VF633150 c. Groupings based on students’

readiness or current achievement 

level

VB608603

 3. About how much time in total do you spend with this class on science instruction in a 

typical week?

Less than 1 hour

1–1.9 hours

2–2.9 hours

3–3.9 hours

4 hours or more

A

B

C

D

E

HE002412

 4. Are students assigned to this class by ability? 

Yes

No

A

B

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

D

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VB610542

 6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Fill in 

one oval on each line. 

Never or 

hardly

ever

Once or 

twice a 

month

Once or 

twice a 

week

Almost

every

day

VB610543 a. Multiple-choice tests

VB610544 b. Short written responses (e.g., a 

phrase or sentence)

VB610545 c. Long written responses (e.g., several 

sentences or paragraphs)

VB608618

 7. In this class, about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of 

science? Fill in one oval on each line. 

None Little Some A lot

VB608619 a. Life science

VC759072 b. Earth and space science

VB608621

c. Physical science

VC759073 d. Engineering and technology

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

D

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

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VC767836

 8. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Fill in one oval on 

each line. 

Never or

hardly

ever

Once or 

twice a 

month

Once or 

twice a 

week

Every day 

or almost 

every day

VC767837 a. Read a science textbook

VC767838 b. Read a book or magazine about 

science

VC767839 c. Work with other students on a 

science activity or project

VC767841 d. Prepare a written science report

VC767843 e. Watch a movie, video, or DVD 

about science

VC767845 f. Watch a science teacher do a 

science activity

VC767846 g. Do hands-on activities or 

investigations in science

VC767849 h. Talk about the measurements and 

results from students’ hands-on 

activities

VC767850 i. Take a science test or quiz

VC767851 j. Identify questions that can be 

addressed through scientific 

investigations

VC767852 k. Discuss the kinds of problems that 

engineers can solve

VC767854 l. Figure out different ways to solve a 

science problem

VC767856 m. Present what they have learned 

about science

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

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VC970876

 9. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to 

your fourth-grade class? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VC970917 a. Increase students’ interest in science

VC970928 b. Increase awareness of the 

importance of science in daily life

VC970930 c. Learn about applications of science 

to environmental issues

VC970919 d. Teach scientific facts and principles

VC970920 e. Teach scientific methods

VF633172 f. Equip students with the knowledge 

and skills needed for studying 

science in upper grade levels

VC970929 g. Develop systematic observation 

skills

VC970923 h. Develop inquiry skills

VC970926 i. Develop skills in lab techniques

VF654319 j. Develop problem-solving skills

VC970931 k. Develop scientific writing skills

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

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VF633196

 10. To what extent does your school system (including your school and school district)

provide the following to you? Fill in one oval on each line. 

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VF633197 a. Science textbooks (including digital 

forms, such as online textbooks)

VF633198 b. Science magazines and books 

(including digital forms, such as 

online magazines and books)

VF633199 c. Supplies or equipment for science 

demonstrations

VF633200 d. Supplies or equipment for science 

labs

VF633201 e. Space to conduct science labs

VF633208 f. Computers for students’ use in class

VF633203 g. Computer labs

VF633204 h. Computers for teachers’ use

VF633205 i. Computerized science labs for 

classroom use

VF633206 j. Audiovisual materials

VF633207 k. Science kits

VF633202 l. Scientific measurement instruments 

(e.g., telescopes, microscopes,

thermometers, or weighing scales)

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

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VC971957

11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for fourth-grade 

science instruction? Fill in one oval on each line. 

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VC973470 a. Desktop computer

VC973471 b. Laptop computer

VC973472 c. Tablet PC (notebook-like computer 

that allows users to write or draw 

through the use of a stylus or 

touch-screen)

VC973473 d. Digital projector (device that 

connects to a computer to display 

presentations or demonstrate 

lessons, such as an LCD)

VC973474 e. CD-ROM

VC973475 f. Online software

VC973476 g. Digital music device (pocket-sized 

music player used to listen to or 

create audio files, such as an MP3 

player)

VC973477 h. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit 

television

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Continued on next page.

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Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VC973478 i. DVD player and DVDs

VC973479 j. Digital camera

VC973480 k. Graphing calculator

VC973481 l. Handheld device (pocket-sized 

computing device, such as personal 

digital assistant or smartphone)

VC973482 m. Data collection sensors/probes (tool 

that connects to a handheld device 

or graphing calculator and detects 

motion, pH, temperature, light)

VC973483 n. Online course management system 

(web-based software used to 

organize information, assignments,

grades, and discussions)

VC973484 o. Digital whiteboard (computerized 

display panels that can respond to 

fingertip command and creates a 

shared interactive space, akin to 

traditional chalkboards)

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

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HE001022

12. Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system provides 

you with the instructional materials and other resources you need to teach your class? 

I get all the resources I need. 

I get most of the resources I need. 

I get some of the resources I need.

I don’t get any of the resources I need.

A

B

C

D

VC767811

13. When you teach science to your fourth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Fill in 

one oval on each line. 

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VC767814 a. Use a different set of methods in 

teaching some students

VC767820 b. Supplement the regular course 

curriculum with additional material 

for some students

VF633254 c. Vary the pace of instruction for some 

students

VC767823 d. Have some students engage in 

different classroom activities

VC767824 e. Set different achievement standards 

for some students

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

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VC767810

14. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and evaluate their 

progress in science? 

Never or hardly ever 

A few times a year

Once or twice a month

Once or twice a week

Every day or almost every day

A

B

C

D

E

VC767829

15. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their 

progress in science? Fill in one oval on each line. 

Never or

hardly

ever

A few 

times a 

year

Once or 

twice a 

month

Once or 

twice a 

week

Every day 

or almost 

every day

VC767830 a. Discuss the student’s 

current level of 

performance

VC767831 b. Set goals for specific 

progress the student 

would like to make

VC767832 c. Discuss progress the 

student has made toward 

goals previously set

VC767834 d. Determine how to 

adjust your teaching 

strategies to meet the 

student’s current learning 

needs and to reflect the 

student’s future goals

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

E

E

E

E

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VF654357

 16. In addition to your regular classroom instruction, how often do you use the following to 

engage fourth-grade students in learning science? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not

at all

1–2 times 

per year

3–4 times 

per year

More than 

5 times

per year

VF654359 a. Science fairs

VF654360 b. Science competitions

VF654361 c. Science-related field trips (including 

museums, zoos, aquariums, science 

centers, and other similar sites)

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

D

Part 1b - Page 21 of 21
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS 

Wave 1 Submittal for 2014 

VOLUME II 

SURVEY QUESTIONS

Part 2b 

Teacher Grade 8 

Part 2b contains Teacher Grade 8: 

Background, Education, Training (BET) –Social Studies &LYLFV*HRJUDSK\86+LVWRU\

Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) — Social Studies (Civics, Geography, U.S. History) 

Background, Education, Training (BET) –Science 

Classroom Organization and Instruction (COI) — Science

The amount of time estimated to complete these forms: 20 minutes (30 minutes if both social 

studies and science are completed). 

 

Part 2b - Page 1 of 40
TEACHER QUESTIONNAIRES

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Paperwork Burden Statement 

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 information 

collection is 1850-0790. The time required to complete this information collection 

is estimated to average 201 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 comments concerning the accuracy 

of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this 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: NAEP/NCES, U.S. Department of Education, 400 

Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202. 

A project of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Institute of 

Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. 

The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only. In 

accordance with the Confidential Information Protection provisions of Title V, 

Subtitle A, Public Law 107-347 and other applicable Federal laws, your responses 

will be kept confidential and 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 coordinators, 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 identifiable information about you. 

OMB No. 1850-0790 APPROVAL EXPIRES 03/31/2016 

 

1

 30 minutes if teacher completes both social studies and science. 

Part 2b - Page 2 of 40
Teacher Grade 8 Social Studies 

Teacher Grade 8 Social Studies Questions 

The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes 

(30 minutes if both social studies and science are completed).

Part 2b - Page 3 of 40
K2TQ-BETCGH Page 3

Civics, Geography, and U.S. History – Grade 8

Part I: Background, Education, and Training

VB331330

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

No, I am not Hispanic or Latino. 

Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano. 

Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. 

Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American. 

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.

White

Black or African American

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

A

B

C

D

E

A

B

C

D

E

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K2TQ-BETCGH Page 4

VE577841 

 5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?

Yes

No

My school does not award tenure.

VE577729 

 3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or 

secondary teacher, counting this year? 

Less than 1 year

1–2 years

3–5 years

6–10 years

11–20 years

21 or more years

VF883691 

 4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught civics, geography, history,

or social studies in grades 6 through 12, counting this year? 

Less than 1 year

1–2 years

3–5 years

6–10 years

11–20 years

21 or more years

A

B

C

A

B

C

D

E

F

A

B

C

D

E

F

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VF096243 

 7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program? 

(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to 

expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,

district, or university alternative route to certification program.)

Yes

No

VF096239 

 6. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are 

currently teaching?

Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.

Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional 

coursework, student teaching, etc.)

No, but I am currently working toward certification.

No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.

VC309891

 8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least 

one content area?

 (The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental 

organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national 

assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. 

In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of

classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)

Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

I am working towards my National Board certification.

No

A

B

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

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VB333658

10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part 

of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.

Yes, a major

Yes, a minor 

or special 

emphasis No

VB333659 a. History or history education

VB333660 b. Geography or geography education

VB607676 c. Political science

VB334021 d. General social science or social

studies education

VB610604 e. Other social science (for example,

economics, sociology, psychology,

anthropology)

VB482938 f. Education (including secondary education)

VE113515 g. Special education (including students with 

disabilities)

VE113516 h. English language learning

HE001012

 9. What is the highest academic degree you hold?

High school diploma

Associate’s degree/vocational certification

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past 

master’s degree

Doctorate

Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C 

C

C

C

C

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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VE741708

 11. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?

Yes ➔ Go to Question 12.

No ➔ Skip to Question 13.

VB345619

 12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part 

of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.

Yes, a major

Yes, a minor

 or special 

emphasis No

VB345620 a. History or history education

VB374402 b. Geography or geography education

VB607677 c. Political science

VB374403 d. General social science or social

studies education

VB610605 e. Other social science (for example,

economics, sociology, psychology,

anthropology)

VB482939 f. Education (including secondary education)

VE113560 g. Special education (including students with 

disabilities)

VE113562 h. English language learning

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

A

B

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VE041048

 13. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional 

development activities related to the teaching of civics, geography, history, or social 

studies? Fill in one oval on each line.

Yes No

VE041049 a. College course taken after your fi rst certifi cation

VE041051 b. Workshop or training session

VE041053 c. Conference or professional association meeting

VE041056 d. Observational visit to another school

VE041059 e. Mentoring and/or peer observation and 

coaching as part of a formal arrangement

VE041060 f. Committee or task force focusing on curriculum,

instruction, or student assessment

VE041063 g. Regularly scheduled discussion or study group

VE041065 h. Teacher collaborative or network, such as one 

organized by an outside agency or over the 

Internet

VE041068 i. Individual or collaborative research

VE041069 j. Independent reading on a regular basis—for 

example, educational journals, books, or the 

Internet

VE041076 k. Co-teaching/team teaching

VE041078 l. Consultation with subject specialist

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

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VC191232

 14. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the 

following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.

No, I am 

already 

profi cient.

No, I

have

not. Yes

VC191233 a. Basic computer training

VC191234 b. Software applications

VC191235 c. Use of the Internet

VC191237 d. Use of other technology—for example,

satellite access, wireless Web,

interactive video, closed-circuit television,

videoconferencing

VC191238 e. Integration of computers and other

technology into classroom instruction

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

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Page 11

(Civics, Geography, and U.S. His

The following questions ask about the organization of your cl

instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade social studi

1. Which best describes your role in teaching social studies to t

I teach all or most subjects, including social studies.

The only subject I teach is social studies.

We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teac

2. Which best describes how social studies instruction is organi

Social studies is taught primarily as a discrete subject wi

with instruction in other subjects.

Some social studies instruction is integrated with other s

studies instruction is presented as a discrete subject.

Social studies lessons are primarily integrated with instru

3. About how much time in total do you spend with your class 

in a typical week?

Less than 1 hour

1–2.9 hours

3–4.9 hours

5–6.9 hours

7 hours or more

A

B

C

D

E

A

B

C

A

B

C

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class to use as the basis for answering the questions about classr

If you do not teach social studies, you have finished this ques

your time.

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Page 12 

6. During what percentage of social studies instruction time in this class is yo

focus on each of the following subjects? Fill in one oval on each line.

None 1–10% 11–40% 41–60% 61–90%

a. U.S. history

b. Geography

c. Civics/government

4. How many students are in this class?

15 or fewer

16–18

19–20

21–25

26 or more

5. What is the primary basis on which you create instructional groups for socia

this class?

I don’t create groups for social studies in this class.

Achievement

Interest

Diversity

Other

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

D

E

E

E

A

B

C

D

E

A

B

C

D

E

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VB608033

primary 

VB608034

VE217925 

VB608035 

VE040760

tudies in 

F

F

F

7. To what extent do you use state or local standards for history

studies courses to plan your instruction?

Not at all 

Small extent 

Moderate extent 

Large extent 

We have no state or local standards that apply to teachin

or social studies.

8. How often do you use the following resources to teach social 

one oval on each line.

Never or 

hardly ever

Once or 

twice a 

month

a. A social studies textbook

b. Books, newspapers, magazines, 

or other periodicals

c. Primary documents

d. Quantitative data (such as that 

on maps, charts, or graphs)

e. Computer software

f. Films, videos, or filmstrips

g. Materials from other subject 

areas

h. Online textbooks

A

B

C

D

E

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

re than

90%

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9. How often do you do the following as part of social studies instruction with 

Fill in one oval on each line.

Never or 

hardly ever

Once or 

twice a 

month

Once or 

twice a 

week

A

eve

a. Ask students to complete a 

worksheet

b. Give a lecture to the class about 

social studies

c. Have students participate in 

debates or panel discussions

d. Have students participate in 

mock trials, role-playing, or 

dramatization

e. Have students write letters to 

state an opinion or solve a 

community problem

f. Have visitors from your 

community meet with the class 

to discuss important events and 

ideas

g. Have students participate in 

community volunteer projects 

or services

h. Have students access 

information through the 

Internet for use in the 

classroom

i. Discuss current events

j. Use student government

k. Give students social studies 

homework

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

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is class? 

ost 

day

VB608065 

VB608066 

VB608067 

VB608068 

VB608069 

VB608070 

VB608072 

VB608073 

VB608074 

VB608075 

VB608076 

10. How often do you use each of the following to assess student 

Fill in one oval on each line.

Never or 

hardly ever

Once or 

twice a 

month

a. Tests with multiple-choice, 

true/false, or matching type 

questions

b. Tests with fill-in-the-blank 

 questions

c. Paragraph-length written 

responses about what students 

have read

d. Extended essays/papers on 

assigned topics

e. Individual projects

f. Individual presentations

g. Group projects

h. Group presentations

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

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11. About how many weeks during the school year do you spend covering the fo

periods in U.S. history? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not covered 

in curriculum

One to 

two weeks

Three to 

five weeks

Six 

w

a. The period before 1815: 

beginnings through the 

Revolution (e.g., colonization,

settlement, revolution)

b. The period between 1815 and 

1865: the new nation through the 

Civil War (e.g., expansion, 

reform, crisis of the Union)

c. The period between 1865 and 

1945: the development of modern 

America (e.g., Reconstruction,

industrial growth, United States’

role in world affairs, the Great 

Depression, the First and Second 

World Wars, immigration)

d. The period between 1945 and the 

present: contemporary America 

(e.g., civil rights movement, 

women’s rights movement, 

Korean and Vietnam wars,

environmental movement)

A

A

A

A

C

C

C

C

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B

B

B

B

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wing 

more 

ks

VB595267 

VB595268 

VB595269 

VB595270 

12. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following to

class? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not 

applicable

Not at 

all

Small 

extent

a. Change and continuity in 

U.S. democracy

b. Gathering and interactions 

of people from various 

cultures

c. Technological changes

d. Economic changes

e. Changing role of the U.S. 

in the world

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

13. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following to

government class? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not 

applicable

Not at 

all

Small 

extent

a. Politics and government

b. Foundations of the U.S. 

political system

c. The U.S. Constitution

d. World affairs

e. Roles of citizens in U.S. 

democracy

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

14. Do you give instruction on geography to your students?

Yes ➔ Go to Question 15.

No ➔ Skip to Question 16.

A

B

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15. How often do you teach the following skills and topics as part of geography 

with this class? Fill in one oval on each line.

Never or 

hardly ever

Once or 

twice a 

month

Once or 

twice a 

week

A

eve

a. Using maps and globes

b. Natural resources (e.g., oil, forests,

and water)

c. Other countries and cultures

d. Environmental issues (e.g., pollution 

and recycling)

e. Space and place (i.e., basic concepts 

of physical and human geography)

f. Spatial dynamics and connections 

(i.e., variation among regions and 

how people interact across space 

via communication, transportation,

trade)

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

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truction 

ost 

day

VE109644 

VE109662 

VE109666 

VE109669 

VE109673 

VE109676 

16. When students in this class work on social studies, to what e

to do the following? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not at 

all

Small 

extent

a. Locate and retrieve social studies 

information through the Internet

b. Look up social studies information 

in electronic reference works 

(for example, atlases, almanacs,

encyclopedias)

c. Use exploration or simulation 

software to “experience” 

history or geography

d. Write social studies reports using 

word processing

e. Create social studies presentations or 

projects 

f. Organize social studies information 

using spreadsheets or databases

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

17. To what extent do you use a computer when instructing stud

subjects? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not 

applicable

Not at 

all

Small 

extent

a. U.S. history

b. Civics or government

c. Geography

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

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18. To what extent are computers available for students to use in each of the fo

classes in school (e.g., a classroom or a computer lab)? Fill in one oval on ea

Not 

applicable

Not at 

all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

L

e

a. U.S. history

b. Civics or government

c. Geography

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

D

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Teacher Grade 8 Science 

Teacher Grade 8 Science Questions 

The amount of time estimated to complete this form is 20 minutes 

(30 minutes if both science and social studies are completed).

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K2TQ-BETS Page 3

Science Questionnaire – Grade 8

Part I: Background, Education, and Training

VB331330

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

No, I am not Hispanic or Latino. 

Yes, I am Mexican, Mexican American, or Chicano. 

Yes, I am Puerto Rican or Puerto Rican American. 

Yes, I am Cuban or Cuban American. 

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.

White

Black or African American

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

A

B

C

D

E

A

B

C

D

E

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VE577841 

5. Have you been awarded tenure by the school where you currently teach?

Yes

No

My school does not award tenure.

VE577729 

3. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you worked as an elementary or 

secondary teacher, counting this year? 

Less than 1 year

1–2 years

3–5 years

6–10 years

11–20 years

21 or more years

VF883718 

4. Excluding student teaching, how many years have you taught science in grades 6 through 

12, counting this year? 

Less than 1 year

1–2 years

3–5 years

6–10 years

11–20 years

21 or more years

A

B

C

A

B

C

D

E

F

A

B

C

D

E

F

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VF096243 

7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certification program? 

(An alternative route to certification program is a program that was designed to 

expedite the transition of nonteachers to a teaching career, for example, a state,

district, or university alternative route to certification program.)

Yes

No

VF096239 

6. Do you hold a regular or standard certificate that is valid in the state in which you are 

currently teaching?

Yes, I hold a permanent certificate.

Yes, I hold a temporary certificate. (This type of certificate may require additional 

coursework, student teaching, etc.)

No, but I am currently working toward certification.

No, and I am not planning to obtain certification.

VC309891

8. Are you certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in at least 

one content area?

 (The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nongovernmental 

organization that administers National Board certification, a voluntary national 

assessment program that certifies teachers who meet high professional standards. 

In order to gain certification, the candidate must at least complete a portfolio of

classroom practice and pass one or more tests of content knowledge.)

Yes, I am fully certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

I am working towards my National Board certification.

No

A

B

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

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K2TQ-BETS Page 6

HE001012

9. What is the highest academic degree you hold?

High school diploma

Associate’s degree/vocational certification

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Education specialist’s or professional diploma based on at least one year’s work past 

master’s degree

Doctorate

Professional degree (e.g., M.D., LL.B., J.D., D.D.S.)

VB333658

10. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part 

of your undergraduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.

Yes, a minor 

Yes, or special

a major emphasis No 

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C 

C

C

C

C

C

VB595990

VB595991

VB595992

VB595993

VB556070

VC304764

VB595189

VE113515

VE113516

a. Biology or other life science

b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical 

science

c. Earth or space science

d. Mathematics or mathematics education

e. Science education

f. Engineering or engineering education

g. Elementary or secondary education

h. Special education (including students with 

disabilities)

i. English language learning

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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VE741708

11. Since completing your undergraduate degree, have you taken any graduate courses?

Yes ➔ Go to Question 12.

No ➔ Skip to Question 13.

VB345619

12. Did you have a major, minor, or special emphasis in any of the following subjects as part 

of your graduate coursework? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. Biology or other life science

b. Physics, chemistry, or other physical 

science

c. Earth or space science

d. Mathematics or mathematics education

e. Science education

f. Engineering or engineering education

g. Elementary or secondary education

h. Special education (including students with 

disabilities)

i. English language learning

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C 

C

C

C

C

C

VB595994

VB595995

VB595996

VB595997

VB556072

VC304761

VB595190

VE113560

VE113562

Yes, a minor 

Yes, or special

a major emphasis No 

A

B

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VC304728

VC304729

VC304730

VC304731

VC304732

VC304733

VC304734

VC304736

VC304738

VC304739

VC304740

VC304726

13. Consider all of the professional development activities you participated in during the last 

two years. To what extent did you learn about each of the following topics? Fill in one

oval on each line.

a. How students learn science

b. Scientific inquiry and/or

technological design

c. Content standards in science

d. Curricular materials available in 

science (units, texts)

e. Instructional methods for teaching 

science

f. Instructional methods for teaching 

technological design

g. Effective use of laboratory activities

in science instruction 

h. Effective use of information and 

communication technology (ICT)

in science instruction

i. Methods for assessing students in 

science

j. Preparation of students for district

and state assessments

k. Strategies for teaching science to 

students from diverse backgrounds

(including English language learners)

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Not Small Moderate Large

at all extent extent extent

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K2TQ-BETS Page 9

VC323259

14. During the last two years, did you participate in or lead any of the following professional 

development activities related to the teaching of science? Fill in one oval on each line.

a. College course taken after your first 

certification

b. Workshop or training session

c. Conference or professional 

association meeting

d. Observational visit to another school

e. Mentoring and/or peer observation 

and coaching as part of a formal 

arrangement

f. Committee or task force focusing on 

curriculum, instruction, or student 

assessment 

g. Regularly scheduled discussion or 

study group

h. Teacher collaborative or network 

(such as one organized by an outside 

agency or over the Internet)

i. Individual or collaborative research

j. Independent reading on a regular 

basis (for example, educational 

journals, books, or the Internet)

k. Co-teaching/team teaching

l. Consultation with a subject

specialist

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

VC323264

VC323266

VC323269

VC323272

VC323273

VC323277

VC323280

VC323281

VC323283

VC323285

VC323286

VC323288

Yes, I have Yes, I

participated. have led. No 

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

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VC191232

15. During the last two years, have you received training from any source in any of the 

following areas? Fill in one oval on each line.

No, I

have

not.

No, I am

already

proficient. Yes

a. Basic computer training

b. Software applications

c. Use of the Internet

d. Use of other technology—for example,

satellite access, wireless Web,

interactive video, closed-circuit television,

videoconferencing

e. Integration of computers and other 

technology into classroom instruction

VC191233

VC191234

VC191235

VC191237

VC191238

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

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K2TQ-COISX Page 1

Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Science

The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for science 

instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade class, please choose a single class to use 

as the basis for answering the questions about classroom organization.

If you do not teach science, you have finished this questionnaire. Thank you for your 

time.

VB598092

 1. Which best describes your role in teaching science to this class? Fill in one oval. 

I do not teach science to this class. 

I teach all or most subjects, including science. 

The only subject I teach is science. 

We team teach, and I have primary responsibility for teaching science. 

VF017603

 2. How many students are in this class?

15 or fewer

16–18

19–20

21–25

26–30

31–35

36 or more

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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VB598093

 3. About how much time in total do you spend with this class on science instruction in a 

typical week?

Less than 1 hour

1–2.9 hours

3–4.9 hours

5–6.9 hours

7 hours or more

A

B

C

D

E

HE002412

 4. Are students assigned to this class by ability? 

Yes

No

A

B

VF633144

5. To what extent do you use each of the following student groupings for science instruction 

in your classroom? Fill in one oval on each line. 

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VF633146 a. Groupings based on students’

interest in science/science-related 

topics

VF633149 b. Groupings based on students’

learning preferences or styles

VF633150 c. Groupings based on students’

readiness or current achievement 

level

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

D

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VB610542

 6. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in science? Fill in 

one oval on each line. 

Never or 

hardly

ever

Once or 

twice a 

month

Once or 

twice a 

week

Almost

every

day

VB610543 a. Multiple-choice tests

VB610544 b. Short written responses (e.g., a 

phrase or sentence)

VB610545 c. Long written responses (e.g., several 

sentences or paragraphs)

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

D

VB608618

 7. In this class, about how much time do you spend on each of the following areas of 

science? Fill in one oval on each line. 

None Little Some A lot

VB608619 a. Life science

VC759072 b. Earth and space science

VB608621

c. Physical science

VC759073 d. Engineering and technology

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

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VC767836

 8. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Fill in one oval on 

each line. 

Never or

hardly

ever

Once or 

twice a 

month

Once or 

twice a 

week

Every day 

or almost 

every day

VC767837 a. Read a science textbook

VC767838 b. Read a book or magazine about 

science

VC767839 c. Work with other students on a 

science activity or project

VC767841 d. Prepare a written science report

VC767843 e. Watch a movie, video, or DVD 

about science

VC767845 f. Watch a science teacher do a 

science activity

VC767846 g. Do hands-on activities or 

investigations in science

VC767849 h. Talk about the measurements and 

results from students’ hands-on 

activities

VC767850 i. Take a science test or quiz

VC767851 j. Identify questions that can be 

addressed through scientific 

investigations

VC767852 k. Discuss the kinds of problems that 

engineers can solve

VC767854 l. Figure out different ways to solve a 

science problem

VC767856 m. Present what they have learned 

about science

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

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VC976013

 9. To what extent do you emphasize each of the following objectives in teaching science to 

your eighth-grade class? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VC976015 a. Increase students’ interest in science

VC976023 b. Increase awareness of the 

importance of science in daily life

VC976026 c. Learn about applications of science 

to environmental issues

VC976017 d. Teach scientific facts and principles

VC976018 e. Teach scientific methods

VF633272 f. Equip students with the knowledge 

and skills needed for studying 

science in upper grade levels

VC976025 g. Develop systematic observation 

skills

VC976020 h. Develop inquiry skills

VC976022 i. Develop skills in lab techniques

VF654412 j. Develop problem-solving skills

VC976027 k. Develop scientific writing skills

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

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VF633196

 10. To what extent does your school system (including your school and school district)

provide the following to you? Fill in one oval on each line. 

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VC976015 a. Science textbooks (including digital 

forms, such as online textbooks)

VC633198 b. Science magazines and books 

(including digital forms, such as 

online magazines and books)

VC633199 c. Supplies or equipment for science 

demonstrations

VF633200 d. Supplies or equipment for science 

labs

VF633201 e. Space to conduct science labs

VF633208 f. Computers for students’ use in class

VF633203 g. Computer labs

VF633204 h. Computers for teachers’ use

VF633205 i. Computerized science labs for 

classroom use

VF633206 j. Audiovisual materials

VF633207 k. Science kits

VF633202 l. Scientific measurement instruments 

(e.g., telescopes, microscopes,

thermometers, or weighing scales)

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

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VC976046

11. To what extent do you use each of the following technological resources for eighth-grade 

science instruction? Fill in one oval on each line. 

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VC976050 a. Desktop computer

VC976051 b. Laptop computer

VC976053 c. Tablet PC (notebook-like computer 

that allows users to write or draw 

through the use of a stylus or 

touch-screen)

VC976054 d. Digital projector (device that 

connects to a computer to display 

presentations or demonstrate 

lessons, such as an LCD)

VC976056 e. CD-ROM

VC976057 f. Online software

VC976059 g. Digital music device (pocket-sized 

music player used to listen to or 

create audio files, such as an MP3 

player)

VC976061 h. Cable/satellite/closed-circuit 

television

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

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Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VC976063 i. DVD player and DVDs

VC976067 j. Digital camera

VC976068 k. Graphing calculator

VC976071 l. Handheld device (pocket-sized 

computing device, such as personal 

digital assistant or smartphone)

VC976072 m. Data collection sensors/probes (tool 

that connects to a handheld device 

or graphing calculator and detects 

motion, pH, temperature, light)

VC976073 n. Online course management system 

(web-based software used to 

organize information, assignments,

grades, and discussions)

VC976075 o. Digital whiteboard (computerized 

display panels that can respond to 

fingertip command and creates a 

shared interactive space, akin to 

traditional chalkboards)

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

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VC976076

12. In your eighth-grade class, how often do your students use a computer or other 

technological resources to do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line. 

Never or

hardly

ever

Once or 

twice a 

month

Once or 

twice a 

week

Every day 

or almost 

every day

VC976080 a. Conduct a search for science 

information 

VC976081 b. Simulate a physical or biological 

process or see how something works 

(for example, how planets orbit the 

sun, how gas expands)

VC976084 c. Make a chart or graph that shows 

results of science projects

HE001022

13. Which of the following statements is true about how well your school system provides 

you with the instructional materials and other resources you need to teach your class? 

I get all the resources I need. 

I get most of the resources I need. 

I get some of the resources I need.

I don’t get any of the resources I need.

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

D

A

B

C

D

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VC976085

14. When you teach science to your eighth-grade class, do you do any of the following? Fill in 

one oval on each line. 

Not

at all

Small 

extent

Moderate 

extent

Large 

extent

VC976086 a. Use a different set of methods in 

teaching some students

VC976088 b. Supplement the regular course 

curriculum with additional material 

for some students

VF640396 c. Vary the pace of instruction for some 

students

VC976092 d. Have some students engage in 

different classroom activities

VC976094 e. Set different achievement standards 

for some students

VC767810

15. How often do you meet with students one-on-one to review their work and evaluate their 

progress in science? 

Never or hardly ever 

A few times a year

Once or twice a month

Once or twice a week

Every day or almost every day

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

D

A

B

C

D

E

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VC767829

16. How often do you do each of the following with individual students to evaluate their 

progress in science? Fill in one oval on each line. 

Never or

hardly

ever

A few 

times a 

year

Once or 

twice a 

month

Once or 

twice a 

week

Every day 

or almost 

every day

VC767830 a. Discuss the student’s 

current level of 

performance

VC767831 b. Set goals for specific 

progress the student 

would like to make

VC767832 c. Discuss progress the 

student has made toward 

goals previously set

VC767834 d. Determine how to 

adjust your teaching 

strategies to meet the 

student’s current learning 

needs and to reflect the 

student’s future goals

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

D

D

D

D

E

E

E

E

VF654431

 17. In addition to your regular classroom instruction, how often do you use the following to 

engage eighth-grade students in learning science? Fill in one oval on each line.

Not

at all

1–2 times 

per year

3–4 times 

per year

More than 

5 times

per year

VF654432 a. Science fairs

VF654434 b. Science competitions

VF654433 c. Science-related field trips (including 

museums, zoos, aquariums, science 

centers, and other similar sites)

A

A

A

B

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

D

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