# NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS Wave 1 Submittal for 2014 VOLUME II SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 1a Student Grade 4

Part 1a contains Student Grade 4: Core Questions Science Questions

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

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# Q UESTIONNAIRES OMB Information on Student Qu estionnaire Cover Page Paperwork Burden Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Ac t of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information 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 75 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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# Student Grade 4 Core

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

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

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

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# Student Grade 4 Science

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

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

VC315208 2. In this school year , how often have you done activities or projects to learn about living things ( for example , plants , animals , bacteria ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day 

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VC315219 4. In this school year , how often have you done activities or projects to learn about chemicals ( for example , mixing sugar or salt in water ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day 

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VF633155 6. In this school year , how often have you done science activities using scientific tools? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VF653623 19. In this school year , how often have you used your school library resources for science ( such as books , magazines , computers , and audio-video materials ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day VC546463 20. In this school year , how often have you used computers for science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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# NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS Wave 1 Submittal for 2014 VOLUME II SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 2a Student Grade 8

Part 2a contains Student Grade 8: Core Questions Civics Questions Geography Questions U.S. History Questions Science Questions The amount of time estimated to complete these forms: Core - 5 minutes Subject-specific – 10 minutes

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# Q UESTIONNAIRES OMB Information on Student Qu estionnaire Cover Page Paperwork Burden Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Ac t of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information 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 75 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

1 Note: 75 minutes (90 minutes for Science HOTs) is tota l for assessmen t (cognitive and background). Applicable survey question time is listed on part covers.

# Student Grade 8 Core

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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# Student Grade 8 Civics

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VC467356 b. 6th grade
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ID100217 a. The United States Constitution

ID100218 b. Congress
ID100219 c. The President and the cabinet

ID100220 d. How laws are made

ID100221 e. The court system

ID100222 f. Political parties , elections , and voting

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VE132316 e. Write a report
VE132322 f. Work on a group project
VE132323 g. Give a presentation to the class on the topic being studied
VE132324 h. Watch movies or videos
VE132326 i. Take a test or quiz
VE132327 j. Go on field trips or have outside speakers
VE132330 k. Use the books or computers in the library to do schoolwork
VE132333 l. Write a letter to give your opinion or help solve a community problem
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# Student Grade 8 Geography

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VB330180 15. Interaction between which two of Earth’s systems is crucial to the development of hurricanes? Atmosphere and hydrosphere Atmosphere and lithosphere Biosphere and hydrosphere Biosphere and lithosphere

VB330422 16. Which type of economic activity would probably be LEAST affected by a worldwide economic depression? Subsistence farming Tourism Manufacturing International trade 

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VB345592 1. Did you take or do you expect to take a geography course in the following grades? Fill in one oval on each line. Yes No I don ’ t know.
VE101297 a. 5th grade
VB345593 b. 6th grade
VB345594 c. 7th grade
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ever VB345598 a. Using maps and globes
VB345599 b. Natural resources ( for example , oil , forests , and water )
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VE117427 a. Read material from a textbook
VE117428 b. Read extra material not in the regular textbook ( e.g. , newspapers , magazines , maps , charts , or cartoons )
VE117429 c. Discuss the material studied
VE117430 d. Write short answers ( a paragraph or less ) to questions
VE117431 e. Write a report
VE117432 f. Work on a group project
VE117433 g. Give a presentation to the class on the topic being studied
VE117435 h. Watch movies or videos
VE117437 i. Take a test or quiz
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VE131526 a. Do research projects about social studies topics using a CD or the Internet
VE131527 b. Use computer programs in which you play the role of an explorer , geographer , anthropologist , or historian

VE131528 c. Create or use maps using geographic information systems ( GIS )
VE131530 d. Organize social studies information by making tables , charts , or graphs on the computer

VE131531 e. Write reports or other things about social studies on the computer

VE131533 f. Combine words , images , and sounds to create multimedia reports or projects about social studies
VE131537 g. Use e-mail or the Internet to communicate with others about social studies

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VE117427 a. Read material from a textbook
VE117428 b. Read extra material not in the regular textbook ( e.g. , newspapers , magazines , maps , charts , or cartoons )
VE117429 c. Discuss the material studied
VE117430 d. Write short answers ( a paragraph or less ) to questions
VE117431 e. Write a report
VE117432 f. Work on a group project
VE117433 g. Give a presentation to the class on the topic being studied
VE117435 h. Watch movies or videos
VE117437 i. Take a test or quiz
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VE131526 a. Do research projects about social studies topics using a CD or the Internet
VE131527 b. Use computer programs in which you play the role of an explorer , geographer , anthropologist , or historian

VE131528 c. Create or use maps using geographic information systems ( GIS )
VE131530 d. Organize social studies information by making tables , charts , or graphs on the computer

VE131531 e. Write reports or other things about social studies on the computer

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VE117429 c. Discuss the material studied
VE117430 d. Write short answers ( a paragraph or less ) to questions
VE117431 e. Write a report
VE117432 f. Work on a group project
VE117433 g. Give a presentation to the class on the topic being studied
VE117435 h. Watch movies or videos
VE117437 i. Take a test or quiz
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VE131526 a. Do research projects about social studies topics using a CD or the Internet
VE131527 b. Use computer programs in which you play the role of an explorer , geographer , anthropologist , or historian

VE131528 c. Create or use maps using geographic information systems ( GIS )
VE131530 d. Organize social studies information by making tables , charts , or graphs on the computer

VE131531 e. Write reports or other things about social studies on the computer

VE131533 f. Combine words , images , and sounds to create multimedia reports or projects about social studies
VE131537 g. Use e-mail or the Internet to communicate with others about social studies

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VE117428 b. Read extra material not in the regular textbook ( e.g. , newspapers , magazines , maps , charts , or cartoons )
VE117429 c. Discuss the material studied
VE117430 d. Write short answers ( a paragraph or less ) to questions
VE117431 e. Write a report
VE117432 f. Work on a group project
VE117433 g. Give a presentation to the class on the topic being studied
VE117435 h. Watch movies or videos
VE117437 i. Take a test or quiz
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VE131526 a. Do research projects about social studies topics using a CD or the Internet
VE131527 b. Use computer programs in which you play the role of an explorer , geographer , anthropologist , or historian

VE131528 c. Create or use maps using geographic information systems ( GIS )
VE131530 d. Organize social studies information by making tables , charts , or graphs on the computer

VE131531 e. Write reports or other things about social studies on the computer

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VB595182 10. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in school? Easier than other tests About as hard as other tests Harder than other tests Much harder than other tests VC034559 11. How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard you tried on most other tests you have taken this year in school? Not as hard as on other tests About as hard as on other tests Harder than on other tests Much harder than on other tests

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1. Did you take a United States history course in the following grades? Fill in one oval on each line. Yes No I don ’ t know.
VE132582 a. 5th grade

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### Page 2 G2HB1 VB598171 3. Since the beginning of middle school or junior high school , how much have you studied the following periods of United States history? Fill in one oval on each line. Not at all Some A lot
VB598172 a. The period before 1815: beginnings through the Revolution ( e.g. , colonization , settlement , revolution )
VB598173 b. The period between 1815 and 1865: the new nation through the Civil War ( e.g. , expansion , reform , crisis of the Union )
VB598174 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 )
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VE132669 a. Read material from a textbook
VE132671 b. Read extra material not in the regular textbook ( e.g. , biographies or historical stories )
VE132685 c. Use letters , diaries , or essays written by historical people

VE132686 d. Discuss the material studied
VE132687 e. Write short answers ( a paragraph or less ) to questions
VE132692 f. Write a report
VE132697 g. Work on a group project
VE132698 h. Give a presentation to the class on the topic being studied
VE132699 i. Watch movies or videos
VE132700 j. Take a test or quiz
VE132701 k. Go on field trips or have outside speakers
VE132704 l. Use the books or computers in the library to do schoolwork
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VB598172 a. The period before 1815: beginnings through the Revolution ( e.g. , colonization , settlement , revolution )
VB598173 b. The period between 1815 and 1865: the new nation through the Civil War ( e.g. , expansion , reform , crisis of the Union )
VB598174 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 )
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VE132685 c. Use letters , diaries , or essays written by historical people

VE132686 d. Discuss the material studied
VE132687 e. Write short answers ( a paragraph or less ) to questions
VE132692 f. Write a report
VE132697 g. Work on a group project
VE132698 h. Give a presentation to the class on the topic being studied
VE132699 i. Watch movies or videos
VE132700 j. Take a test or quiz
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VB598172 a. The period before 1815: beginnings through the Revolution ( e.g. , colonization , settlement , revolution )
VB598173 b. The period between 1815 and 1865: the new nation through the Civil War ( e.g. , expansion , reform , crisis of the Union )
VB598174 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 )
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VE132685 c. Use letters , diaries , or essays written by historical people

VE132686 d. Discuss the material studied
VE132687 e. Write short answers ( a paragraph or less ) to questions
VE132692 f. Write a report
VE132697 g. Work on a group project
VE132698 h. Give a presentation to the class on the topic being studied
VE132699 i. Watch movies or videos
VE132700 j. Take a test or quiz
VE132701 k. Go on field trips or have outside speakers
VE132704 l. Use the books or computers in the library to do schoolwork
VE132706 m. Listen to information presented online

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VB598172 a. The period before 1815: beginnings through the Revolution ( e.g. , colonization , settlement , revolution )
VB598173 b. The period between 1815 and 1865: the new nation through the Civil War ( e.g. , expansion , reform , crisis of the Union )
VB598174 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 )
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VE132692 f. Write a report
VE132697 g. Work on a group project
VE132698 h. Give a presentation to the class on the topic being studied
VE132699 i. Watch movies or videos
VE132700 j. Take a test or quiz
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VB595182 10. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in school? Easier than other tests About as hard as other tests Harder than other tests Much harder than other tests

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VB595182 10. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in school? Easier than other tests About as hard as other tests Harder than other tests Much harder than other tests

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# Student Grade 8 Science

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VC304982 a. Life science ( for example , biology , the human body , or ecology )
VC304983 b. Physical science ( for example , energy , physics , or chemistry )
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VC720638 e. Watch your teacher do a science experiment or activity
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VC546453 7. In this school year , how often have you talked with your teacher about how you are doing in science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day VF653623 8. In this school year , how often have you used your school library resources for science ( such as books , magazines , computers , and audio-video materials ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

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# NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS Wave 1 Submittal for 2014 VOLUME II SURVEY QUESTIONS
Part 3a Student Grade 12

Part 3a contains Student Grade 12: Core Questions Science Questions

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

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# Q UESTIONNAIRES OMB Information on Student Qu estionnaire Cover Page Paperwork Burden Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Ac t of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information 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 75 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 N R . 1850-0790 APPROVAL EXPIRES 03/31/2016

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# Student Grade 12 Core

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

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

VB331447 8. How many days were you absent from school in the last month? None 1 or 2 days 3 or 4 days 5 to 10 days More than 10 days 

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

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

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

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

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# Student Grade 12 Science

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a. Earth and space science b. Life science ( other than biology )
c. Physical science ( other than chemistry or physics ) d. General science
e. First-year biology f. Second-year biology g. First-year chemistry h. Second-year chemistry i. First-year physics j. Second-year physics k. Engineering and technology l. Other science course Course not taken I took this course in Grade 9 I took this course in Grade 10 I took this course in Grade 11 I am taking or have taken this course in Grade 12
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VC304768 3. Are you currently enrolled in or have you taken any online science courses for high school or college credit? Yes No

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

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VC720636 d. Talk about the results of your science project or activity
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VC546453 12. In this school year , how often have you talked with your teacher about how you are doing in science? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day VF653623 13. In this school year , how often have you used your school library resources for science ( such as books , magazines , computers , and audio-video materials ) ? Never or hardly ever Once every few weeks About once a week Two or three times a week Every day or almost every day

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VB595182 18. How hard was this test compared to most other tests you have taken this year in school? Easier than other tests About as hard as other tests Harder than other tests Much harder than other tests VC034559 19. How hard did you try on this test compared to how hard you tried on most other tests you have taken this year in school? Not as hard as on other tests About as hard as on other tests Harder than on other tests Much harder than on other tests

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