# 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 co mplete these forms: 20 minutes

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# Q UESTIONNAIRES OMB Information on Teacher Questionnaire 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 unl ess 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 20 minutes incl uding the time to review instructions, search existing data resour ces, 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 stat us 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 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 03/31/2016K1TQ-BETS 

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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 

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### Page 4 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



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### Page 5 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. ) 

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### Page 6 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 

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### Page 7 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.
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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.
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### Page 9 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 

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## 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 

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### Page 2 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 

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### Page 3 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

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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 

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### Page 4 VC767836 8. About how often do your science students do each of the following? Fill in one oval on each line. Never or hardly

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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 

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### Page 5 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 

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### Page 6 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 ) 

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### Page 7 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 

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### Page 9 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. 

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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 

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### Page 10 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 

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### Page 11 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 ) 

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# 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) — Soci al 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 mi nutes if both social studies and science are completed) .

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# Q UESTIONNAIRES OMB Information on Teacher Questionnaire 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 unl ess 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 20 1 

### minutes including the time to review instructions, search existing data resour ces, 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 stat us 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 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

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# Teacher Grade 8 Social Studies

Teacher Grade 8 Social Studies Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 20 minutes (30 minutes if both social studies and science are completed) .K2TQ-BETCGH 

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## 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 

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### 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



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### Page 5 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 

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### Page 6 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. )



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### Page 7 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 

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### Page 8 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 

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### Page 9 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 

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## Part II: Classroom Organization and Instruction – Social Studies ( Civics , Geography , and U.S. History ) The following questions ask about the organization of your classroom for social studies instruction. If you teach more than one eighth-grade social studies class , please a single

VE217248 1. Which best describes your role in teaching social studies to this class? Fill in one oval. 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 teaching social studies.

VB336261 2. Which best describes how social studies instruction is organized? Social studies is taught primarily as a discrete subject with little or no integration with instruction in other subjects. Some social studies instruction is integrated with other subjects , and some social studies instruction is presented as a discrete subject. Social studies lessons are primarily integrated with instruction in other subjects.

VB608032 3. About how much time in total do you spend with your class on social studies 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 

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### Page 12 G2TQCGH-COI VB608033 6. During what percentage of social studies instruction time in this class is your primary focus on each of the following subjects? Fill in one oval on each line. None 1–10% 11–40% 41–60% 61–90% VB608034 a. U.S. history VE217925 b. Geography VB608035 c. Civics/government VB473856 4. How many students are in this class? 15 or fewer 16–18 19–20 21–25 26 or more

VE040760 5. What is the primary basis on which you create instructional groups for social studies in this class? I don ’ t create groups for social studies in this class. Achievement Interest Diversity Other



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VB608036 8. How often do you use the following resources to teach social studies in this class? Fill in one oval on each line. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Almost every day VB608037 a. A social studies textbook VB608038 b. Books , newspapers , magazines , or other periodicals VB608039 c. Primary documents VB608040 d. Quantitative data ( such as that on maps , charts , or graphs ) VB608041 e. Computer software VB608062 f. Films , videos , or filmstrips VB608063 g. Materials from other subject areas VE217165 h. Online textbooks 

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### Page 13 VB608033 6. During what percentage of social studies instruction time in this class is your primary focus on each of the following subjects? Fill in one oval on each line. None 1–10% 11–40% 41–60% 61–90% VB608034 a. U.S. history VE217925 b. Geography VB608035 c. Civics/government VB473856 4. How many students are in this class? 15 or fewer 16–18 19–20 21–25 26 or more

VE040760 5. What is the primary basis on which you create instructional groups for social studies in this class? I don ’ t create groups for social studies in this class. Achievement Interest Diversity Other



### F F F VE036140 7. To what extent do you use state or local standards for history , civics , geography , or social 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 teaching history , civics , geography , or social studies.

VB608036 8. How often do you use the following resources to teach social studies in this class? Fill in one oval on each line. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Almost every day VB608037 a. A social studies textbook VB608038 b. Books , newspapers , magazines , or other periodicals VB608039 c. Primary documents VB608040 d. Quantitative data ( such as that on maps , charts , or graphs ) VB608041 e. Computer software VB608062 f. Films , videos , or filmstrips VB608063 g. Materials from other subject areas VE217165 h. Online textbooks 

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### Page 14 G2TQCGH-COI VB608064 9. How often do you do the following as part of social studies instruction with this class? Fill in one oval on each line. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Almost every day VB608065 a. Ask students to complete a worksheet VB608066 b. Give a lecture to the class about social studies VB608067 c. Have students participate in debates or panel discussions VB608068 d. Have students participate in mock trials , role-playing , or dramatization VB608069 e. Have students write letters to state an opinion or solve a community problem VB608070 f. Have visitors from your community meet with the class to discuss important events and ideas VB608072 g. Have students participate in community volunteer projects or services VB608073 h. Have students access information through the Internet for use in the classroom VB608074 i. Discuss current events VB608075 j. Use student government VB608076 k. Give students social studies homework 

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D D D VE229585 10. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in social studies? Fill in one oval on each line. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Almost every day VE229588 a. Tests with multiple-choice , true/false , or matching type questions VE229590 b. Tests with fill-in-the-blank questions VE229592 c. Paragraph-length written responses about what students have read VE229594 d. Extended essays/papers on assigned topics VE229596 e. Individual projects VE229597 f. Individual presentations VE229598 g. Group projects VE229599 h. Group presentations

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### Page 15 VB608064 9. How often do you do the following as part of social studies instruction with this class? Fill in one oval on each line. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Almost every day VB608065 a. Ask students to complete a worksheet VB608066 b. Give a lecture to the class about social studies VB608067 c. Have students participate in debates or panel discussions VB608068 d. Have students participate in mock trials , role-playing , or dramatization VB608069 e. Have students write letters to state an opinion or solve a community problem VB608070 f. Have visitors from your community meet with the class to discuss important events and ideas VB608072 g. Have students participate in community volunteer projects or services VB608073 h. Have students access information through the Internet for use in the classroom VB608074 i. Discuss current events VB608075 j. Use student government VB608076 k. Give students social studies homework 

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D D D VE229585 10. How often do you use each of the following to assess student progress in social studies? Fill in one oval on each line. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Almost every day VE229588 a. Tests with multiple-choice , true/false , or matching type questions VE229590 b. Tests with fill-in-the-blank questions VE229592 c. Paragraph-length written responses about what students have read VE229594 d. Extended essays/papers on assigned topics VE229596 e. Individual projects VE229597 f. Individual presentations VE229598 g. Group projects VE229599 h. Group presentations 

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### Page 16 G2TQCGH-COI VB595266 11. About how many weeks during the school year do you spend covering the following 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 or more weeks VB595267 a. The period before 1815: beginnings through the Revolution ( e.g. , colonization , settlement , revolution ) VB595268 b. The period between 1815 and 1865: the new nation through the Civil War ( e.g. , expansion , reform , crisis of the Union ) VB595269 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 ) VB595270 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 ) 

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D VC787816 12. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your U.S. history class? Fill in one oval on each line. Not applicable Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent VC787819 a. Change and continuity in U.S. democracy VC787821 b. Gathering and interactions of people from various cultures VC787823 c. Technological changes VC787824 d. Economic changes VC787825 e. Changing role of the U.S. in the world

VC787826 13. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your civics or government class? Fill in one oval on each line. Not applicable Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent VC787828 a. Politics and government VC787829 b. Foundations of the U.S. political system VC787831 c. The U.S. Constitution VC787832 d. World affairs VC787833 e. Roles of citizens in U.S. democracy

VE217247 14. Do you give instruction on geography to your students? Yes  ➔ Go to Question 15. No  ➔ Skip to Question 16. 

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### Page 17 VB595266 11. About how many weeks during the school year do you spend covering the following 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 or more weeks VB595267 a. The period before 1815: beginnings through the Revolution ( e.g. , colonization , settlement , revolution ) VB595268 b. The period between 1815 and 1865: the new nation through the Civil War ( e.g. , expansion , reform , crisis of the Union ) VB595269 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 ) VB595270 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 ) 

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D VC787816 12. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your U.S. history class? Fill in one oval on each line. Not applicable Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent VC787819 a. Change and continuity in U.S. democracy VC787821 b. Gathering and interactions of people from various cultures VC787823 c. Technological changes VC787824 d. Economic changes VC787825 e. Changing role of the U.S. in the world 

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VC787826 13. To what extent have you emphasized each of the following topics in your civics or government class? Fill in one oval on each line. Not applicable Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent VC787828 a. Politics and government VC787829 b. Foundations of the U.S. political system VC787831 c. The U.S. Constitution VC787832 d. World affairs VC787833 e. Roles of citizens in U.S. democracy 

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### Page 18 G2TQCGH-COI VE109641 15. How often do you teach the following skills and topics as part of geography instruction with this class? Fill in one oval on each line. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Almost every day VE109644 a. Using maps and globes VE109662 b. Natural resources ( e.g. , oil , forests , and water ) VE109666 c. Other countries and cultures VE109669 d. Environmental issues ( e.g. , pollution and recycling ) VE109673 e. Space and place ( i.e. , basic concepts of physical and human geography ) VE109676 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 D D D D D D VB379259 16. When students in this class work on social studies , to what extent do they use computers to do the following? Fill in one oval on each line. Not at

all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent VB379261 a. Locate and retrieve social studies information through the Internet VE112555 b. Look up social studies information in electronic reference works ( for example , atlases , almanacs , encyclopedias ) VB379282 c. Use exploration or simulation software to “ experience ” history or geography VB379283 d. Write social studies reports using word processing VB379284 e. Create social studies presentations or projects using specialized software ( such as PowerPoint , HyperStudio ) VB379285 f. Organize social studies information using spreadsheets or databases

VE102447 17. To what extent do you use a computer when instructing students in each of the following subjects? Fill in one oval on each line. Not applicable Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent VE102452 a. U.S. history VE102453 b. Civics or government VE102454 c. Geography

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### Page 19 VE109641 15. How often do you teach the following skills and topics as part of geography instruction with this class? Fill in one oval on each line. Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a

week Almost every day VE109644 a. Using maps and globes VE109662 b. Natural resources ( e.g. , oil , forests , and water ) VE109666 c. Other countries and cultures VE109669 d. Environmental issues ( e.g. , pollution and recycling ) VE109673 e. Space and place ( i.e. , basic concepts of physical and human geography ) VE109676 f. Spatial dynamics and connections ( i.e. , variation among regions and how people interact across space via communication , transportation , trade ) 

### D D D D D D VB379259 16. When students in this class work on social studies , to what extent do they use computers to do the following? Fill in one oval on each line. Not at

all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent VB379261 a. Locate and retrieve social studies information through the Internet VE112555 b. Look up social studies information in electronic reference works ( for example , atlases , almanacs , encyclopedias ) VB379282 c. Use exploration or simulation software to “ experience ” history or geography VB379283 d. Write social studies reports using word processing VF816145 e. Create social studies presentations or projects VB379285 f. Organize social studies information using spreadsheets or databases 

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VE102447 17. To what extent do you use a computer when instructing students in each of the following subjects? Fill in one oval on each line. Not applicable Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent VE102452 a. U.S. history VE102453 b. Civics or government VE102454 c. Geography 

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### Page 20 VE102439 18. To what extent are computers available for students to use in each of the following classes in school ( e.g. , a classroom or a computer lab ) ? Fill in one oval on each line. Not applicable Not at all Small extent Moderate extent Large extent VE102442 a. U.S. history VE102444 b. Civics or government VE102446 c. Geography 

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# Teacher Grade 8 Science

Teacher Grade 8 Science Questions The amount of time estimated to co mplete this form is 20 minutes (30 minutes if both science and social studies are completed) .K2TQ-BETS 

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## 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 Paci f ic Islander 

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### 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

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



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### Page 5 VF096243 7. Did you enter teaching through an alternative route to certi f i cation program? ( An alternative route to certi f i cation 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 certi f i cation program. ) Yes No VF096239 6. Do you hold a regular or standard certi f i cate that is valid in the state in which you are currently teaching? Yes , I hold a permanent certi f i cate. Yes , I hold a temporary certi f i cate. ( This type of certi f i cate may require additional coursework , student teaching , etc. ) No , but I am currently working toward certi f i cation. No , and I am not planning to obtain certi f i cation.

VC309891 8. Are you certi f i ed 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 certi f i cation , a voluntary national assessment program that certi f i es 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 certi f i ed by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. I am working towards my National Board certi f i cation. No 

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### Page 6 HE001012 9. What is the highest academic degree you hold? High school diploma Associate ’ s degree/vocational certi f i cation 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



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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 

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### Page 7 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 

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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 ) 

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### 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 

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### Page 10 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

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## 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 

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### Page 2 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 

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HE002412 4. Are students assigned to this class by ability? Yes No 

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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 

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### Page 3 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 ) 

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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 

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### Page 4 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 

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### Page 5 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 

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### Page 6 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 ) 

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### Page 7 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 

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### Page 9 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

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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. 

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### Page 10 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 

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### Page 11 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

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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 

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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 ) 

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