# Appendix C : Data Collection Instruments (i ncluding Student Locator Questions)

1. School Questionnaire ................................................................................... 1 2. Teacher Questionnaire ............................................................................... 47 3. Science Teacher Questionnaire ................................................................ .. 81 4. Student Questionnaire .............................................................................. 114 5. Financial Literacy Student Questions ...................................................... 185 6. Student Locator Questions ................................................................ ...... 1 88

### Dear school administrator,

Thank you for participating in this study. This questionnaire asks for information about: School background information School management Teaching staff Assessment and evaluation Targeted groups School climate This information helps illustrate the similarities and differences between groups of schools in order to better establish the context for students’ test results. For example, the information provided may help to establish what effect the availability of resources may have on student achievement – both within and between countries. The questionnaire should be completed by the principal or designate. It should take about 45 minutes to complete. For some questions specific expertise may be needed. You may consult experts to help you answer these questions. If you do not know an answer precisely, your best estimate will be adequate for the purpose of the study. Please note that the forward button used to proceed to the next question is located at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. In some instances you may need to scroll down to the bottom of your screen to access this forward button. Your answers will be combined with answers from other principals to calculate totals and averages. All information (or responses) you provide may only be used for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law [Education Science Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002), 20 U.S. Code, Section 9573]. To answer questions in this questionnaire, please consider the following definition: Science includes the domains of physics, chemistry, earth and space sciences, biology, applied sciences and technology either taught in your curriculum as separate science subjects, or taught within a single ‘integrated-science’ subject. It does NOT include related subjects such as mathematics, psychology, economics, nor geography. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0755. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any suggestions for improving the form, or comments or concerns regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or the status of your individual submission of this form, please write to: Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W., Room 8122, Washington, D.C. 20006. O.M.B. No. 1850-0755, Approval Expires 08/31/2016

### School background information

### Which of the following definitions best describes the community in which your school is located?

(Please select one response.) A village, hamlet or rural area (fewer than 3,000 people) A small town (3, 000 to about 15, 000 people) A town (15, 000 to about 100, 000 people) A city (100, 000 to about 1, 000 000 people) A large city (with over 1, 000 000 people) SC001Q01TA01 SC001Q01TA02 SC001Q01TA03 SC001Q01TA04 SC001Q01TA05

### As of February 1, 2015, what was the total school enrollment (number of students)?

(Please enter a number for each response. Enter "0" (zero) if there are none.)
Number of boys: Number of girls: SC002Q01TA01 SC002Q02TA01

### What is the average size of English classes in the 10th grade in your school?

(Please select one response.)

15 students or fewer 16-20 students 21-25 students 26-30 students 31-35 students 36-40 students 41-45 students 46-50 students More than 50 students SC003Q01TA01 SC003Q01TA02 SC003Q01TA03 SC003Q01TA04 SC003Q01TA05 SC003Q01TA06 SC003Q01TA07 SC003Q01TA08 SC003Q01TA09

### Approximately what percentage of students at this school last year were eligible for free - or reduced - price lunches

through the National School Lunch Program? (Please enter a number. Type 0 (zero) if there are none.)
Percentage of students eligible SC801A01NA01

### The goal of the following set of questions is to gather information about the student-computer ratio for students in

the 10th grade at your school. (Please enter a number for each response. Enter "0" (zero) if there are none.) Number At your school, what is the total number of students in the 10th grade? Approximately how many computers are available for these students for educational purposes? Approximately how many of these computers are connected to the Internet? Approximately how many of these computers are portable (e.g., laptop, tablet)? About how many interactive whiteboards are available in the school altogether? About how many data projectors are available in the school altogether? About how many computers with internet connection are available for teachers in your school ? SC004Q01TA01 SC004Q02TA01 SC004Q03TA01 SC004Q04NA01 SC004Q05NA01 SC004Q06NA01 SC004Q07NA01

### In this academic year, which of the following activities does your school offer to students in the 10th grade?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Band, orchestra or choir School play or school musical School yearbook, newspaper or magazine Volunteering or community service activities Science club Science competitions (e.g., science fair) Chess club Club with a focus on computers/ Information and Communication Technology Art club or art activities Sports team or sports activities SC053Q01TA01 SC053Q01TA02 SC053Q02TA01 SC053Q02TA02 SC053Q03TA01 SC053Q03TA02 SC053Q04TA01 SC053Q04TA02 SC053Q05NA01 SC053Q05NA02 SC053Q06NA01 SC053Q06NA02 SC053Q07TA01 SC053Q07TA02 SC053Q08TA01 SC053Q08TA02 SC053Q09TA01 SC053Q09TA02 SC053Q10TA01 SC053Q10TA02

### Which of the following is true for the science department of your school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Compared to other departments, our school's science department is well equipped. If we ever have some extra funding, a big share goes into improvement of our science teaching. Science teachers are among our best educated staff members. Compared to similar schools, we have a well equipped laboratory. The material for hands-on activities in science is in good shape. We have enough laboratory material that all courses can regularly use it. We have extra laboratory staff that helps support science teaching. Our school spends extra money on up-to-date science equipment. SC059Q01NA01 SC059Q01NA02 SC059Q02NA01 SC059Q02NA02 SC059Q03NA01 SC059Q03NA02 SC059Q04NA01 SC059Q04NA02 SC059Q05NA01 SC059Q05NA02 SC059Q06NA01 SC059Q06NA02 SC059Q07NA01 SC059Q07NA02 SC059Q08NA01 SC059Q08NA02

### For 15-year-old students, does your school provide the following study help?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Room(s) where the students can do their homework Staff help with homework SC052Q01NA01 SC052Q01NA02 SC052Q02NA01 SC052Q02NA02

### School Management

### Below are statements about your management of this school. Please indicate the frequency of the following activities

and behaviors in your school during 2012-2013 academic year . (Please select one response in each row.) Did not occur 1-2 times during the year 3-4 times

during the year Once a month Once a week More than once a week I use student performance results to develop the school’s educational goals. I make sure that the professional development activities of teachers are in accordance with the teaching goals of the school. I ensure that teachers work according to the school’s educational goals. I promote teaching practices based on recent educational research. I praise teachers whose students are actively participating in learning. When a teacher has problems in his/her classroom, I take the initiative to discuss matters. I draw teachers’ attention to the importance of students’ development of critical and social capacities. I pay attention to disruptive behavior in classrooms. SC009Q01TA01 SC009Q01TA02 SC009Q01TA03 SC009Q01TA04 SC009Q01TA05 SC009Q01TA06
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school decision-making. I engage teachers to help build a school culture of continuous improvement. I ask teachers to participate in reviewing management practices. When a teacher brings up a classroom problem, we solve the problem together. I discuss the school’s academic goals with teachers at faculty meetings. SC009Q09TA01 SC009Q09TA02 SC009Q09TA03 SC009Q09TA04 SC009Q09TA05 SC009Q09TA06 SC009Q10TA01 SC009Q10TA02 SC009Q10TA03 SC009Q10TA04 SC009Q10TA05 SC009Q10TA06 SC009Q11TA01 SC009Q11TA02 SC009Q11TA03 SC009Q11TA04 SC009Q11TA05 SC009Q11TA06 SC009Q12TA01 SC009Q12TA02 SC009Q12TA03 SC009Q12TA04 SC009Q12TA05 SC009Q12TA06 SC009Q13TA01 SC009Q13TA02 SC009Q13TA03 SC009Q13TA04 SC009Q13TA05 SC009Q13TA06

### Regarding your school, who has a considerable responsibility for the following tasks?

(Please select as many boxes as appropriate in each row.) Principal Teachers School-level governing board Local education

agency State education

agency U.S. Dept.

of Education Selecting teachers for hire Firing teachers Establishing teachers’ starting salaries Determining teachers’ salary increases Formulating the school budget Deciding on budget allocations within the school Establishing student disciplinary policies Establishing student assessment policies Approving students for admission to the school SC010Q01TA01 SC010Q01TB01 SC010Q01TC01 SC010Q01TD01 SC010Q01TE01 SC010Q01T01 SC010Q02TA01 SC010Q02TB01 SC010Q02TC01 SC010Q02TD01 SC010Q02TE01 SC010Q02T01 SC010Q03TA01 SC010Q03TB01 SC010Q03TC01 SC010Q03TD01 SC010Q03TE01 SC010Q03T01 SC010Q04TA01 SC010Q04TB01 SC010Q04TC01 SC010Q04TD01 SC010Q04TE01 SC010Q04T01 SC010Q05TA01 SC010Q05TB01 SC010Q05TC01 SC010Q05TD01 SC010Q05TE01 SC010Q05T01 SC010Q06TA01 SC010Q06TB01 SC010Q06TC01 SC010Q06TD01 SC010Q06TE01 SC010Q06T01 SC010Q07TA01 SC010Q07TB01 SC010Q07TC01 SC010Q07TD01 SC010Q07TE01 SC010Q07T01 SC010Q08TA01 SC010Q08TB01 SC010Q08TC01 SC010Q08TD01 SC010Q08TE01 SC010Q08T01 SC010Q09TA01 SC010Q09TB01 SC010Q09TC01 SC010Q09TD01 SC010Q09TE01 SC010Q09T01Choosing which textbooks are used

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### How often are the following factors considered when students are admitted to your school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Never Sometimes Always Student’s record of academic performance (including placement tests) Recommendation of feeder schools Parents’ endorsement of the instructional or religious philosophy of the school Whether the student requires or is interested in a special program Preference given to family members of current or former students Residence in a particular area Other SC012Q01TA01 SC012Q01TA02 SC012Q01TA03 SC012Q02TA01 SC012Q02TA02 SC012Q02TA03 SC012Q03TA01 SC012Q03TA02 SC012Q03TA03 SC012Q04TA01 SC012Q04TA02 SC012Q04TA03 SC012Q05TA01 SC012Q05TA02 SC012Q05TA03 SC012Q06TA01 SC012Q06TA02 SC012Q06TA03 SC012Q07TA01 SC012Q07TA02 SC012Q07TA03

### Is your school a public or a private school?

(Please select one response.) A public school A private school SC013Q01TA01
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### What kind of organization runs your school?

(Please select one response.) A church or other religious organization Another not-for-profit organization A for-profit organization SC014Q01NA01 SC014Q01NA02 SC014Q01NA03

### About what percentage of your total funding for a typical school year comes from the following sources?

(Please enter a number for each response. Enter "0" (zero) if there are none.) % Government (includes local, state and federal) Tuition, student fees or school charges paid by parents Benefactors, donations, bequests, sponsorships, parent fundraising Other SC016Q01TA01 SC016Q02TA01 SC016Q03TA01 SC016Q04TA01

### Is your school's capacity to provide instruction hindered by any of the following issues?

(Please select one response in each row.) Not at all Very little To some extent A lot A lack of teaching staff. Inadequate or poorly qualified teaching staff. A lack of assisting staff. Inadequate or poorly qualified assisting staff. A lack of educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT equipment, library or laboratory material). Inadequate or poor quality educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT equipment, library or laboratory material). A lack of physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds, heating/cooling, lighting and PA system). Inadequate or poor quality physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds, heating/cooling, lighting and PA system). SC017Q01NA01 SC017Q01NA02 SC017Q01NA03 SC017Q01NA04 SC017Q02NA01 SC017Q02NA02 SC017Q02NA03 SC017Q02NA04 SC017Q03NA01 SC017Q03NA02 SC017Q03NA03 SC017Q03NA04 SC017Q04NA01 SC017Q04NA02 SC017Q04NA03 SC017Q04NA04 SC017Q05NA01 SC017Q05NA02 SC017Q05NA03 SC017Q05NA04 SC017Q06NA01 SC017Q06NA02 SC017Q06NA03 SC017Q06NA04 SC017Q07NA01 SC017Q07NA02 SC017Q07NA03 SC017Q07NA04 SC017Q08NA01 SC017Q08NA02 SC017Q08NA03 SC017Q08NA04

### Teaching Staff

### How many of the following teachers are on the staff of your school?

Include both full-time and part-time teachers. A full-time teacher is employed at least 90% of the time as a teacher for the full school year. All other teachers should be considered part time. 

### Regarding the qualification level, please refer only to the teacher's highest qualification level . (Please enter a number in each space provided. Enter "0" (zero) if there are none.) Full-time Part-time Teachers in TOTAL Teachers fully certified by the state in their main assignment field Teachers with a bachelor's degree Teachers with a master's degree Teachers with a doctoral degree or professional degree (e.g., J.D. or M.D) SC018Q01TA01 SC018Q01TA02 SC018Q02TA01 SC018Q02TA02 SC018Q05NA01 SC018Q05NA02 SC018Q06NA01 SC018Q06NA02 SC018Q07NA01 SC018Q07NA02

### How many of the following teachers are on the science staff of your school?

Include both full-time and part-time teachers. A full-time teacher is employed at least 90% of the time as a teacher for the full school year. All other teachers should be considered part-time. (Please enter a number in each space provided. Enter "0" (zero) if there are none.) Full-time Part-time Science teachers in TOTAL Science teachers fully certified by the state in their main assignment field Science teachers with at least a bachelor's degree with a major in science SC019Q01NA01 SC019Q01NA02 SC019Q02NA01 SC019Q02NA02 SC019Q03NA01 SC019Q03NA02

### During the last three months, what percentage of teaching staff in your school has attended a program of

professional development? A program of professional development here is a formal program designed to enhance teaching skills or pedagogical practices. It may or may not lead to a recognized qualification. The program must last for at least one day in total and have a focus on teaching and education. (Please move the slider to the appropriate percentage. If none of your teachers participated in any professional development activities select "0" (zero).)

All teaching staff at your school

Science teaching staff at your school SC025Q01NA01 0% 100% SC025Q02NA01 0% 100%

### Which of the following types of in-house professional development exist at your school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No The teachers in our school cooperate by exchanging ideas or material when teaching specific units or series of lessons. Our school invites specialists to conduct in-service training for teachers. Our school organizes in-service workshops which deal with specific issues that our school faces. Our school organizes in-service workshops for specific groups of teachers (e.g., newly appointed teachers). SC027Q01NA01 SC027Q01NA02 SC027Q02NA01 SC027Q02NA02 SC027Q03NA01 SC027Q03NA02 SC027Q04NA01 SC027Q04NA02

### Assessment and Evaluation

### During the last academic year, have any of the following methods been used to monitor the practice of teachers at

your school? (Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Tests or assessments of student achievement Teacher peer review (of lesson plans, assessment instruments, lessons) Principal or senior staff observations of lessons Observation of classes by inspectors or other persons external to the school SC032Q01TA01 SC032Q01TA02 SC032Q02TA01 SC032Q02TA02 SC032Q03TA01 SC032Q03TA02 SC032Q04TA01 SC032Q04TA02

### Generally, in your school, how often are students in the 10th grade assessed using the following methods?

(If you need further explanation of the term "standardized tests," please use the help button.) (Please select one response in each row.) Standardized tests are consistent in design, content, administration and scoring. Results can be compared across students and schools. 

### Never 1-2 times a year 3-5 times a year Monthly More than once a month Mandatory standardized tests (e.g., state assessment in your state) Non-mandatory standardized tests (e.g., publicly or commercial available standardized test material like the SAT or ACT) Teacher-developed tests Teachers’ judgmental ratings SC034Q01NA01 SC034Q01NA02 SC034Q01NA03 SC034Q01NA04 SC034Q01NA05
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### In your school, are standardized tests and/or teacher-developed tests of students in 10th grade used for any of the

following purposes? (If you need further explanation of the term "standardized tests," please use the help button.) (Please select either "yes" or "no" to indicate the use of standardized tests and teacher-developed tests for each of the specified purposes.) The term standardized tests includes standardised mandatory tests (mandated e.g., by national, state or district authorities) as well as standardized non-mandatory tests (e.g., publicly or commercial available standardized test material). These tests are consistent in design, content, administration and scoring. Results can be compared across students and schools. 

### Standardized tests Teacher-developed tests To guide students' learning To guide students' learning ( SC035Q01NB01 ) Select... Yes No To guide students' learning ( SC035Q01NA01 ) Select... Yes No To inform parents about their child’s progress To inform parents about their child’s progress ( SC035Q02TB01 ) Select... Yes No To inform parents about their child’s progress ( SC035Q02TA01 ) Select... SC035Q01NA01 Select... SC035Q01NB01 Select...

SC035Q02TA01 Select... SC035Q02TB01 Select...Yes

No To make decisions about students’ retention or promotion To make decisions about students’ retention or promotion ( SC035Q03TB01 ) Select... Yes No To make decisions about students’ retention or promotion ( SC035Q03TA01 ) Select... Yes No To group students for instructional purposes To group students for instructional purposes ( SC035Q04TB01 ) Select... Yes No To group students for instructional purposes ( SC035Q04TA01 ) Select... Yes No To compare the school to district, state, or national performance To compare the school to district, state, or national performance ( SC035Q05TB01 ) Select... Yes No To compare the school to district, state, or national performance ( SC035Q05TA01 ) Select... Yes No SC035Q03TA01 Select... SC035Q03TB01 Select...

SC035Q04TA01 Select... SC035Q04TB01 Select...

SC035Q05TA01 Select... SC035Q05TB01 Select...To monitor the school’s progress from year to year

To monitor the school’s progress from year to year ( SC035Q06TB01 ) Select... Yes No To monitor the school’s progress from year to year ( SC035Q06TA01 ) Select... Yes No To make judgments about teachers’ effectiveness To make judgments about teachers’ effectiveness ( SC035Q07TB01 ) Select... Yes No To make judgments about teachers’ effectiveness ( SC035Q07TA01 ) Select... Yes No To identify aspects of instruction or the curriculum that could be improved To identify aspects of instruction or the curriculum that could be improved ( SC035Q08TB01 ) Select... Yes No To identify aspects of instruction or the curriculum that could be improved ( SC035Q08TA01 ) Select... Yes No To adapt teaching to the students' needs SC035Q06TA01 Select... SC035Q06TB01 Select...

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SC035Q08TA01 Select... SC035Q08TB01 Select...

SC035Q09NA01 Select... SC035Q09NB01 Select...To adapt teaching to the students' needs ( SC035Q09NB01 )

Select... Yes No To adapt teaching to the students' needs ( SC035Q09NA01 ) Select... Yes No To compare the school with other schools To compare the school with other schools ( SC035Q10TB01 ) Select... Yes No To compare the school with other schools ( SC035Q10TA01 ) Select... Yes No To award certificates to students To award certificates to students ( SC035Q11NB01 ) Select... Yes No To award certificates to students ( SC035Q11NA01 ) Select... Yes No SC035Q10TA01 Select... SC035Q10TB01 Select...

SC035Q11NA01 Select... SC035Q11NB01 Select...

### In your school, are achievement data used in any of the following accountability procedures?

Achievement data include aggregated school or grade-level test scores or grades, or graduation rates. 

### (Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Achievement data are posted publicly (e.g., in the media) Achievement data are tracked over time by an administrative authority, such as a district, state, or national education agency Achievement data are provided directly to parents SC036Q01TA01 SC036Q01TA02 SC036Q02TA01 SC036Q02TA02 SC036Q03NA01 SC036Q03NA02

### Do the following arrangements aimed at quality assurance and improvements exist in your school and where do they

come from? (If you need further explanation of the term "internal school evaluation" or "external school evaluation," please use the help button.) (Please select one response in each row.) Internal school evaluation: Evaluation as part of a process controlled by a school in which the school defines which areas are judged; the evaluation may be conducted by members of the school or by persons/institutions commissioned by the school. External school evaluation: Evaluation as part of a process controlled and headed by an external body. The school does not define the areas which are judged. 

### Yes, this is mandatory, e.g., based on district or state policies Yes, based on school initiative No Internal evaluation / Self-evaluation External evaluation Written specification of the school’s curricular profile and educational goals Written specification of student performance standards Systematic recording of data such as teacher or student attendance and professional development Systematic recording of student test results and graduation rates Seeking written feedback from students (e.g. regarding SC037Q01TA01 SC037Q01TA02 SC037Q01TA03 SC037Q02TA01 SC037Q02TA02 SC037Q02TA03 SC037Q03TA01 SC037Q03TA02 SC037Q03TA03 SC037Q04TA01 SC037Q04TA02 SC037Q04TA03 SC037Q05NA01 SC037Q05NA02 SC037Q05NA03 SC037Q06NA01 SC037Q06NA02 SC037Q06NA03 SC037Q07TA01 SC037Q07TA02 SC037Q07TA03lessons, teachers or resources)

Teacher mentoring Regular consultation aimed at school improvement with one or more experts over a period of at least six months Implementation of a standardized policy for science subjects (i.e. school curriculum with shared instructional materials accompanied by staff development and training) SC037Q08TA01 SC037Q08TA02 SC037Q08TA03 SC037Q09TA01 SC037Q09TA02 SC037Q09TA03
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### Based on your last internal school evaluation results, did your school implement any measures in the following areas?

(If you need further explanation of the term "internal school evaluation," please use the help button.) (Please select one response in each row.) Internal school evaluation: Evaluation as part of a process controlled by a school in which the school defines which areas are judged; the evaluation may be conducted by members of the school or by persons/institutions commissioned by the school. 

### Yes No, because results were satisfactory No, for other reasons Educational staff (e.g., workload, personal requirements, qualifications) Implementation of the curriculum Quality of teaching and learning Parental engagement in school Teacher professional development Student achievement Students' cross-curricular competencies Equity in school SC040Q02NA01 SC040Q02NA02 SC040Q02NA03 SC040Q03NA01 SC040Q03NA02 SC040Q03NA03 SC040Q05NA01 SC040Q05NA02 SC040Q05NA03 SC040Q11NA01 SC040Q11NA02 SC040Q11NA03 SC040Q12NA01 SC040Q12NA02 SC040Q12NA03 SC040Q15NA01 SC040Q15NA02 SC040Q15NA03 SC040Q16NA01 SC040Q16NA02 SC040Q16NA03 SC040Q17NA01 SC040Q17NA02 SC040Q17NA03

### Thinking about the last external evaluation in your school. Do the following statements apply?

(If you need further explanation of the term "external school evaluation," please use the help button.) (Please select one response in each row.) External school evaluation: Evaluation as part of a process controlled and headed by an external body. The school does not define the areas which are judged. 

### Yes No The results of the external evaluation led to changes in school policies. We used the data to plan specific action for school development. We used the data to plan specific action for the improvement of teaching. We put measures derived from the results of the external evaluation into practice promptly. The impetus triggered by the external evaluation "disappeared" very quickly at our school. SC041Q01NA01 SC041Q01NA02 SC041Q03NA01 SC041Q03NA02 SC041Q04NA01 SC041Q04NA02 SC041Q05NA01 SC041Q05NA02 SC041Q06NA01 SC041Q06NA02

### Targeted GroupsSome schools organize instruction differently for students with different abilities.



### What is your school’s policy about this for students in tenth grade? (Please select one response in each row.) For all subjects For some subjects Not for any subject Students are grouped by ability into different classes Students are grouped by ability within their classes SC042Q01TA01 SC042Q01TA02 SC042Q01TA03 SC042Q02TA01 SC042Q02TA02 SC042Q02TA03

### Please estimate the percentage of students at 10th grade in your school who have the following characteristics.

(Please consider that students may fall into multiple categories.) (Please move the slider to the appropriate percentage.)

Students whose heritage language is different from English

Students with special needs

Students from socioeconomically disadvantaged homes SC048Q01NA01 0% 100% SC048Q02NA01 0% 100% SC048Q03NA01 0% 100%

### School Climate

### In your school, to what extent is the learning of students hindered by the following phenomena?

(Please select one response in each row.) Not at all Very little To some extent A lot Student truancy Students skipping classes Students lacking respect for teachers Student use of alcohol or illegal drugs Students intimidating or bullying other students Teachers not meeting individual students’ needs Teacher absenteeism Staff resisting change Teachers being too strict with students Teachers not being well prepared for classes SC061Q01TA01 SC061Q01TA02 SC061Q01TA03 SC061Q01TA04 SC061Q02TA01 SC061Q02TA02 SC061Q02TA03 SC061Q02TA04 SC061Q03TA01 SC061Q03TA02 SC061Q03TA03 SC061Q03TA04 SC061Q04TA01 SC061Q04TA02 SC061Q04TA03 SC061Q04TA04 SC061Q05TA01 SC061Q05TA02 SC061Q05TA03 SC061Q05TA04 SC061Q06TA01 SC061Q06TA02 SC061Q06TA03 SC061Q06TA04 SC061Q07TA01 SC061Q07TA02 SC061Q07TA03 SC061Q07TA04 SC061Q08TA01 SC061Q08TA02 SC061Q08TA03 SC061Q08TA04 SC061Q09TA01 SC061Q09TA02 SC061Q09TA03 SC061Q09TA04 SC061Q10TA01 SC061Q10TA02 SC061Q10TA03 SC061Q10TA04

### Do the following statements about parental involvement apply to your school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Our school provides a welcoming and accepting atmosphere for parents to get involved.Our school designs effective forms of school-to-home and hometo-school communications about school programs and students' progress. Our school includes parents in school decisions. Our school provides information and ideas to families about howto help students at home with homework and other curriculumrelated activities, decisions, and planning. Our school identifies and integrates resources and services from the community to strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning and development. There is federal, state, or district legislation on including parents in school activities. SC063Q02NA01 SC063Q02NA02
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### During 2012-2013 academic year, what proportion of students’ parents participated in the following school-related

activities? (Please move the slider to the appropriate position. If no parents participated in the activity, please select "0" (zero). Select "100" (one hundred) if all parents participated in the activity.)

Discussed their child’s academic progress with a teacher on their own initiative

Discussed their child’s academic progress on the initiative of one of their child’s teachers. Participated in local school government (e.g., parent teacher association or parent advisory council).Volunteered in physical or extracurricular activities (e.g., building maintenance, carpentry, gardening or yard work, school play, sports, field trip) SC064Q01TA01 0% 100% SC064Q02TA01 0% 100% SC064Q03TA01 0% 100% SC064Q04NA01 0% 100%

### Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!

### Dear teacher,

Thank you for participating in this study. This questionnaire asks for information about: Background information Your initial education and professional development Your school Teaching practices This information will help illustrate the similarities and differences between groups of teachers in order to better establish the context for students’ test results. For example, the information provided may help to establish what effect the availability of resources may have on student achievement – both within and between countries. The questionnaire should be completed by you only. It should take about 30 minutes to complete. If you do not know an answer precisely, your best estimate will be adequate for the purposes of the study. Please note that the forward button used to proceed to the next question is located at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. In some instances you may need to scroll down to the bottom of your screen to access this forward button. Your answers will be combined with answers from other teachers to calculate totals and averages. All information (or responses) you provide may only be used for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law [Education Science Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002), 20 U.S. Code, Section 9573]. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0755. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any suggestions for improving the form, or comments or concerns regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or the status of your individual submission of this form, please write to: Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W., Room 8122, Washington, D.C. 20006. O.M.B. No. 1850-0755, Approval Expires 08/31/2016

### Background Information

### Are you female or male?

(Please select one response.)

Female Male TC001Q01NA01 TC001Q01NA02

### How old are you?

(Please move the slider to the appropriate number of years.)

TC002Q01NA01 20 years or younger 70 years or older

### What is your employment status as a teacher at this school ?

(Please select one response.) Permanent employment (an ongoing contract with no fixed end-point before the age of retirement) Fixed-term contract for a period of more than 1 school year Fixed-term contract for a period of 1 school year or less TC004Q01NA01 TC004Q01NA02 TC004Q01NA03

### What is your current employment status as a teacher?

(Please consider your employment status at this school and for all your teaching employments together.) (Please select one response in each row.) Full-time (more than 90% of full-time hours) Part-time (71-90% of

full-time hours) Part-time (50-70% of

full-time hours) Part-time (less than

50% of full-time hours) My employment status at this school All my teaching employments together TC005Q01NA01 TC005Q01NA02 TC005Q01NA03 TC005Q01NA04 TC005Q02NA01 TC005Q02NA02 TC005Q02NA03 TC005Q02NA04

### In how many schools have you worked in the course of your teaching career?

(Include all schools, even if you worked at several schools at once.) (Please move the slider to the appropriate number of schools.)

TC006Q01NA01

1 school 20 schools or more

### How many years of work experience do you have?

(Please round up to whole years no matter whether you worked part-time or full-time and move the slider to the appropriate number of years. If any option does not apply to you select "0" (zero).)

Year(s) working as a teacher at this school

Year(s) working as a teacher in total TC007Q01NA01 0 years 50 years or more TC007Q02NA01 0 years 50 years or more

### Your Initial Education and Professional Development

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

(Please select one response.) High school and/or some college courses Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctoral or professional degree (e.g., PhD, M.D., J.D) TC012Q01NA01 TC012Q01NA02 TC012Q01NA03 TC012Q01NA04 TC012Q01NA05

### After completing high school, was your goal to pursue a career in the teaching profession?

(Please select one response.)

Yes No TC013Q01NA01 TC013Q01NA02

### Did you complete a teacher education or training program?

(Please select one response.)

Yes No TC014Q01NA01 TC014Q01NA02

### How did you receive your teaching qualifications?

(Please select one response.) I attended a standard teacher education or training program at an educational institution. I attended an in-service teacher education or training program. I attended a work based teacher education or training program. I attended training in another pedagogical profession. Other TC015Q01NA01 TC015Q01NA02 TC015Q01NA03 TC015Q01NA04 TC015Q01NA05

### Were any of the following included in your teacher education or training program or other professional qualification

and do you teach them to the 10th grade in the current school year? (Because this is an international survey, we had to categorize many of the actual subjects taught in schools into broad categories. If the exact name of one of your subjects is not listed, please mark the category you think best fits the subject.) (If you need further explanation for terms used in this question, please use the help button.) (Please select all that apply.) Reading, writing and literature : reading and writing (and literature) in English, language arts, public speaking, literature, composition, communications, journalism Mathematics: mathematics, mathematics with statistics, geometry, algebra, etc. Science: natural science, physics, physical science, chemistry, biology, human biology, earth and space sciences, environmental science, agriculture/horticulture/forestry Technology: orientation in technology, including information technology, computer studies, construction/surveying, engineering, electronics, graphics and design, keyboard skills, word processing, workshop technology/design technology Social studies: social studies, community studies, contemporary studies, economics, environmental studies, geography, history, humanities, legal studies, American studies, social sciences, ethical thinking, philosophy Modern foreign languages: languages different from the language of instruction Ancient languages (e.g., Latin) Arts: arts, music, visual arts, practical art, drama, performance music, photography, drawing, creative handicraft, creative needlework Physical education: physical education, gymnastics, dance, health Religion and/or ethics: religion, history of religions, religion culture, ethics Practical and vocational skills: vocational skills (preparation for a specific occupation), technics, domestic science, accountancy, business studies, career education, clothing and textiles, driving, home economics, polytechnic courses, secretarial studies, tourism and hospitality, handicraft. 

### Included in my teacher education or training program or other professional qualification I teach it to the 10th grade in the current school year Reading, writing and literature TC018Q01NA01 TC018Q01NB01Mathematics

Science Technology Social studies Modern foreign languages Ancient languages (e.g., Latin) Arts Physical education Religion and/or ethics Practical and vocational skills TC018Q02NA01 TC018Q02NB01 TC018Q03NA01 TC018Q03NB01 TC018Q04NA01 TC018Q04NB01 TC018Q05NA01 TC018Q05NB01 TC018Q06NA01 TC018Q06NB01 TC018Q07NA01 TC018Q07NB01 TC018Q08NA01 TC018Q08NB01 TC018Q09NA01 TC018Q09NB01 TC018Q10NA01 TC018Q10NB01 TC018Q11NA01 TC018Q11NB01

### During the last 12 months , did you participate in any of the following activities?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Degree program Participation in a network of teachers formed specifically for the professional development of teachers Individual or collaborative research on a topic of interest to you professionally Mentoring and/or peer observation and coaching, as part of a formal school arrangement Reading professional literature (e.g., journals, evidence-based papers, thesis papers) Engaging in informal dialogue with your colleagues on how to improve your teaching TC020Q01NA01 TC020Q01NA02 TC020Q02NA01 TC020Q02NA02 TC020Q03NA01 TC020Q03NA02 TC020Q04NA01 TC020Q04NA02 TC020Q05NA01 TC020Q05NA02 TC020Q06NA01 TC020Q06NA02

### Are you required to take part in professional development activities?

(Please select one response.)

Yes No TC021Q01NA01 TC021Q01NA02

### Were any of the topics listed below included in your teacher education or training program or other professional

qualification and your professional development activities? (Please select all that apply.) Included in my teacher education or training program or other professional qualification Included in my professional development activities during the last 12

months Knowledge and understanding of my subject field(s) Pedagogical competencies in teaching my subject field(s) Knowledge of the curriculum Student assessment practices ICT (information and communication technology) skills for teaching Student behavior and classroom management School management and administration Approaches to individualized learning TC045Q01NA01 TC045Q01NB01 TC045Q02NA01 TC045Q02NB01 TC045Q03NA01 TC045Q03NB01 TC045Q04NA01 TC045Q04NB01 TC045Q05NA01 TC045Q05NB01 TC045Q06NA01 TC045Q06NB01 TC045Q07NA01 TC045Q07NB01 TC045Q08NA01 TC045Q08NB01 TC045Q09NA01 TC045Q09NB01Teaching students with special needs

Teaching in a multicultural or multilingual setting Teaching cross-curricular skills (e.g., problem solving, learning-to-learn) Student career guidance and counseling Internal evaluation or self-evaluation of schools Use of evaluation results Teacher-parent cooperation TC045Q09NA01 TC045Q09NB01 TC045Q10NA01 TC045Q10NB01 TC045Q11NA01 TC045Q11NB01 TC045Q12NA01 TC045Q12NB01 TC045Q13NA01 TC045Q13NB01 TC045Q14NA01 TC045Q14NB01 TC045Q15NA01 TC045Q15NB01

### Your School

### Is your school's capacity to provide instruction hindered by any of the following issues?

(Please select one response in each row.) Not at all Very little To some extent A lot A lack of teaching staff. Inadequate or poorly qualified teaching staff. A lack of assisting staff. Inadequate or poorly qualified assisting staff. A lack of educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT equipment, library or laboratory material). Inadequate or poor quality educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT equipment, library or laboratory material). A lack of physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds, heating/cooling, lighting and PA system). Inadequate or poor quality physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds, heating/cooling, lighting and PA system). TC028Q01NA01 TC028Q01NA02 TC028Q01NA03 TC028Q01NA04 TC028Q02NA01 TC028Q02NA02 TC028Q02NA03 TC028Q02NA04 TC028Q03NA01 TC028Q03NA02 TC028Q03NA03 TC028Q03NA04 TC028Q04NA01 TC028Q04NA02 TC028Q04NA03 TC028Q04NA04 TC028Q05NA01 TC028Q05NA02 TC028Q05NA03 TC028Q05NA04 TC028Q06NA01 TC028Q06NA02 TC028Q06NA03 TC028Q06NA04 TC028Q07NA01 TC028Q07NA02 TC028Q07NA03 TC028Q07NA04 TC028Q08NA01 TC028Q08NA02 TC028Q08NA03 TC028Q08NA04

### To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements regarding your school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree The principal tries to achieve consensus with all staff when defining priorities and goals in school The principal is aware of my needs The principal inspires new ideas for my professional learning The principal treats teaching staff as professionals The principal ensures our involvement in decision making TC060Q02NA01 TC060Q02NA02 TC060Q02NA03 TC060Q02NA04 TC060Q04NA01 TC060Q04NA02 TC060Q04NA03 TC060Q04NA04 TC060Q06NA01 TC060Q06NA02 TC060Q06NA03 TC060Q06NA04 TC060Q07NA01 TC060Q07NA02 TC060Q07NA03 TC060Q07NA04 TC060Q09NA01 TC060Q09NA02 TC060Q09NA03 TC060Q09NA04

### On average, how often do you do the following in this school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Never Once a year or less 2-4 times a

year 5-10 times a

year 1-3 times a

month Once a week or

more Teach jointly as a team in the same class Observe other teachers’ classes and provide feedback Engage in joint activities across different classes and age groups (e.g., projects) Exchange teaching materials with colleagues Engage in discussions about the learning development of specific students Work with other teachers in my school to ensure common standards in evaluations for assessing student progress Attend team conferences Take part in collaborative professional learning TC046Q01NA01 TC046Q01NA02 TC046Q01NA03 TC046Q01NA04 TC046Q01NA05 TC046Q01NA06 TC046Q02NA01 TC046Q02NA02 TC046Q02NA03 TC046Q02NA04 TC046Q02NA05 TC046Q02NA06 TC046Q03NA01 TC046Q03NA02 TC046Q03NA03 TC046Q03NA04 TC046Q03NA05 TC046Q03NA06 TC046Q04NA01 TC046Q04NA02 TC046Q04NA03 TC046Q04NA04 TC046Q04NA05 TC046Q04NA06 TC046Q05NA01 TC046Q05NA02 TC046Q05NA03 TC046Q05NA04 TC046Q05NA05 TC046Q05NA06
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### We would like to know how you generally feel about your job. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the

following statements? (Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree The advantages of being a teacher clearly outweigh the disadvantages. If I could decide again, I would still choose to work as a teacher. I regret that I decided to become a teacher. I enjoy working at this school. I wonder whether it would have been better to choose another profession. I would recommend my school as a good place to work. I am satisfied with my performance in this school. All in all, I am satisfied with my job. TC026Q01NA01 TC026Q01NA02 TC026Q01NA03 TC026Q01NA04 TC026Q02NA01 TC026Q02NA02 TC026Q02NA03 TC026Q02NA04 TC026Q04NA01 TC026Q04NA02 TC026Q04NA03 TC026Q04NA04 TC026Q05NA01 TC026Q05NA02 TC026Q05NA03 TC026Q05NA04 TC026Q06NA01 TC026Q06NA02 TC026Q06NA03 TC026Q06NA04 TC026Q07NA01 TC026Q07NA02 TC026Q07NA03 TC026Q07NA04 TC026Q09NA01 TC026Q09NA02 TC026Q09NA03 TC026Q09NA04 TC026Q10NA01 TC026Q10NA02 TC026Q10NA03 TC026Q10NA04

### Teaching Practices

### How often do you assign the following activities to your students?

(Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never Once a year or

less 2-4 times a

year 5-9 times a

year 1-3 times a

month Once a week or

more Doing some short task (10 minutes to 2 hours) in teams such as exercises or problems Conducting a longer project (over several weeks) in teams such as writing a document, inventing something, etc. Preparing and giving a talk/presentation together TC048Q01NA01 TC048Q01NA02 TC048Q01NA03 TC048Q01NA04 TC048Q01NA05 TC048Q01NA06
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### How often do you use the following to grade students ́ team collaboration activities?

(Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never Sometimes Often Always or almost always No grades Individual grades for individual performance Collective grades for a group product Collective grades for individual contributions Individual grades for a group product TC051Q01NA01 TC051Q01NA02 TC051Q01NA03 TC051Q01NA04 TC051Q02NA01 TC051Q02NA02 TC051Q02NA03 TC051Q02NA04 TC051Q03NA01 TC051Q03NA02 TC051Q03NA03 TC051Q03NA04 TC051Q04NA01 TC051Q04NA02 TC051Q04NA03 TC051Q04NA04 TC051Q05NA01 TC051Q05NA02 TC051Q05NA03 TC051Q05NA04

### How often do you use the following types of collaboration during students' team collaboration activities?

(Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never Sometimes Often Always or almost always Members of groups work according to specialization of each member. Members of groups work on a collective outcome. Group members receive different information (resource interdependence). Group members are assigned different roles (role interdependence). TC052Q01NA01 TC052Q01NA02 TC052Q01NA03 TC052Q01NA04 TC052Q02NA01 TC052Q02NA02 TC052Q02NA03 TC052Q02NA04 TC052Q03NA01 TC052Q03NA02 TC052Q03NA03 TC052Q03NA04 TC052Q04NA01 TC052Q04NA02 TC052Q04NA03 TC052Q04NA04

### How often do you use the following grouping practices during students' team collaboration activities?

(Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never Sometimes Often Always or almost always Groups with a mix of abilities Groups of students with similar abilities Groups as the students choose them TC053Q01NA01 TC053Q01NA02 TC053Q01NA03 TC053Q01NA04 TC053Q02NA01 TC053Q02NA02 TC053Q02NA03 TC053Q02NA04 TC053Q03NA01 TC053Q03NA02 TC053Q03NA03 TC053Q03NA04

### How often do you use the following methods of assessing student learning ?

(If you need further explanation of the term “standardized tests,” please use the help button.) (Please select one response in each row.) Here, the term standardized tests includes standardized mandatory tests (mandated e.g., by state, district, or other governing authorities) as well as standardized non-mandatory tests (e.g., publicly or commercial available standardized test material). These tests are consistent in design, content, administration and scoring. Results can be compared across students and schools. 

### Never or almost never Some lessons Most lessons Every lesson or almost every lesson I develop and administer my own assessment. I administer a standardized test. I have individual students answer questions in front of the class. I provide written feedback on student work in addition to a grade. I let students judge their own progress. I observe students when working on particular tasks and provide immediate feedback. I collect data from classroom assignments or home work. TC054Q01NA01 TC054Q01NA02 TC054Q01NA03 TC054Q01NA04 TC054Q02NA01 TC054Q02NA02 TC054Q02NA03 TC054Q02NA04 TC054Q03NA01 TC054Q03NA02 TC054Q03NA03 TC054Q03NA04 TC054Q04NA01 TC054Q04NA02 TC054Q04NA03 TC054Q04NA04 TC054Q05NA01 TC054Q05NA02 TC054Q05NA03 TC054Q05NA04 TC054Q06NA01 TC054Q06NA02 TC054Q06NA03 TC054Q06NA04 TC054Q07NA01 TC054Q07NA02 TC054Q07NA03 TC054Q07NA04

### To what extent do you use the following approaches to assign final semester grades to students in 10th grade?

(If you need further explanation of the term “standardized tests,” please use the help button.) (Please select one response in each row.) Standardized tests are consistent in design, content, administration and scoring. Results can be compared across students and schools. This excludes teacher-developed tests. 

### Not at all Very little To some extent To a large extent I consider students’ individual improvement of performance since the beginning of the semester. I consider students' problem solving ability. I consider students' critical thinking ability. I consider students' performance in collaborative problem solving activities. I recognize students' effort; even if performance does not improve. I compare student performance in the current course to that of students from the previous course. I compare a student's performance to that of other students in the course. I compare students’ performance to written federal or state performance standards. TC055Q01NA01 TC055Q01NA02 TC055Q01NA03 TC055Q01NA04 TC055Q02NA01 TC055Q02NA02 TC055Q02NA03 TC055Q02NA04 TC055Q03NA01 TC055Q03NA02 TC055Q03NA03 TC055Q03NA04 TC055Q04NA01 TC055Q04NA02 TC055Q04NA03 TC055Q04NA04 TC055Q05NA01 TC055Q05NA02 TC055Q05NA03 TC055Q05NA04 TC055Q06NA01 TC055Q06NA02 TC055Q06NA03 TC055Q06NA04 TC055Q07NA01 TC055Q07NA02 TC055Q07NA03 TC055Q07NA04 TC055Q08NA01 TC055Q08NA02 TC055Q08NA03 TC055Q08NA04I consider the degree to which the student participates in the class.

I base grades on standardized tests mandated by national, state or district authorities (e.g., the test in your state). I base grades on non-mandatory, publicly or commercially available standardized tests (e.g., SAT). TC055Q11NA01 TC055Q11NA02 TC055Q11NA03 TC055Q11NA04 TC055Q13NA01 TC055Q13NA02 TC055Q13NA03 TC055Q13NA04 TC055Q14NA01 TC055Q14NA02 TC055Q14NA03 TC055Q14NA04

### Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!

### Dear science teacher,

Thank you for participating in this study. This questionnaire asks for information about: Background information Your initial education and professional development Your school Science teaching practices This information will help illustrate the similarities and differences between groups of teachers in order to better establish the context for students’ test results. For example, the information provided may help to establish what effect the availability of resources may have on student achievement – both within and between countries. The questionnaire should be completed by you only. It should take about 30 minutes to complete. If you do not know an answer precisely, your best estimate will be adequate for the purpose of the study. Please note that the forward button used to proceed to the next question is located at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. In some instances you may need to scroll down to the bottom of your screen to access this forward button. Your answers will be combined with answers from other teachers to calculate totals and averages. All information (or responses) you provide may only be used for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law [Education Science Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002), 20 U.S. Code, Section 9573]. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0755. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any suggestions for improving the form, or comments or concerns regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or the status of your individual submission of this form, please write to: Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W., Room 8122, Washington, D.C. 20006. O.M.B. No. 1850-0755, Approval Expires 08/31/2016

### Background Information

### Are you female or male?

(Please select one response.)

Female Male TC001Q01NA01 TC001Q01NA02

### How old are you?

(Please move the slider to the appropriate number of years.)

TC002Q01NA01 20 years or younger 70 years or older

### What is your employment status as a teacher at this school ?

(Please select one response.) Permanent employment (an ongoing contract with no fixed end-point before the age of retirement) Fixed-term contract for a period of more than 1 school year Fixed-term contract for a period of 1 school year or less TC004Q01NA01 TC004Q01NA02 TC004Q01NA03

### What is your current employment status as a teacher?

(Please consider your employment status at this school and for all your teaching employments together.) (Please select one response in each row.) Full-time (more than 90% of full-time hours) Part-time (71-90% of

full-time hours) Part-time (50-70% of

full-time hours) Part-time (less than

50% of full-time hours) My employment status at this school All my teaching employments together TC005Q01NA01 TC005Q01NA02 TC005Q01NA03 TC005Q01NA04 TC005Q02NA01 TC005Q02NA02 TC005Q02NA03 TC005Q02NA04

### In how many schools have you worked in the course of your teaching career?

(Include all schools, even if you worked at several schools at once.) (Please move the slider to the appropriate number of schools.)

TC006Q01NA01

1 school 20 schools or more

### How many years of work experience do you have?

(Please round up to whole years no matter whether you worked part-time or full-time and move the slider to the appropriate number of years. If any option did not apply to you select "0" (zero).)

Year(s) working as a teacher at this school

Year(s) working as a teacher in total TC007Q01NA01 0 years 50 years or more TC007Q02NA01 0 years 50 years or more

### Your Initial Education and Professional Development

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

(Please select one response.) High school and/or some college courses Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctoral or professional degree (e.g., PhD, M.D., J.D) TC012Q01NA01 TC012Q01NA02 TC012Q01NA03 TC012Q01NA04 TC012Q01NA05

### After completing high school, was your goal to pursue a career in the teaching profession?

(Please select one response.)

Yes No TC013Q01NA01 TC013Q01NA02

### Did you complete a teacher education or training program?

(Please select one response.)

Yes No TC014Q01NA01 TC014Q01NA02

### How did you receive your teaching qualifications?

(Please select one response.) I attended a standard teacher education or training program at an educational institution. I attended an in-service teacher education or training program. I attended a work based teacher education or training program. I attended training in another pedagogical profession. Other TC015Q01NA01 TC015Q01NA02 TC015Q01NA03 TC015Q01NA04 TC015Q01NA05

### Were any of the following included in your teacher education or training program or other professional qualification

and do you teach them to the 10th grade in the current school year? (Because this is an international survey, we had to categorize many of the actual subjects taught in schools into broad categories. If the exact name of one of your subjects is not listed, please mark the category you think best fits the subject.) (If you need further explanation for terms used in this question, please use the help button.) (Please select all that apply.) Reading, writing and literature : reading and writing (and literature) in English, language arts, public speaking, literature, composition, communications, journalism Mathematics: mathematics, mathematics with statistics, geometry, algebra, etc. Science: natural science, physics, physical science, chemistry, biology, human biology, earth and space sciences, environmental science, agriculture/horticulture/forestry Technology: orientation in technology, including information technology, computer studies, construction/surveying, engineering, electronics, graphics and design, keyboard skills, word processing, workshop technology/design technology Social studies: social studies, community studies, contemporary studies, economics, environmental studies, geography, history, humanities, legal studies, American studies, social sciences, ethical thinking, philosophy Modern foreign languages: languages different from the language of instruction Ancient languages (e.g., Latin) Arts: arts, music, visual arts, practical art, drama, performance music, photography, drawing, creative handicraft, creative needlework Physical education: physical education, gymnastics, dance, health Religion and/or ethics: religion, history of religions, religion culture, ethics Practical and vocational skills: vocational skills (preparation for a specific occupation), technics, domestic science, accountancy, business studies, career education, clothing and textiles, driving, home economics, polytechnic courses, secretarial studies, tourism and hospitality, handicraft. 

### Included in my teacher education or training program or other professional qualification I teach it to the 10th grade in the current school year Reading, writing and literature TC018Q01NA01 TC018Q01NB01Mathematics

Science Technology Social studies Modern foreign languages Ancient languages (e.g., Latin) Arts Physical education Religion and/or ethics Practical and vocational skills TC018Q02NA01 TC018Q02NB01 TC018Q03NA01 TC018Q03NB01 TC018Q04NA01 TC018Q04NB01 TC018Q05NA01 TC018Q05NB01 TC018Q06NA01 TC018Q06NB01 TC018Q07NA01 TC018Q07NB01 TC018Q08NA01 TC018Q08NB01 TC018Q09NA01 TC018Q09NB01 TC018Q10NA01 TC018Q10NB01 TC018Q11NA01 TC018Q11NB01

### What proportion of your teacher education or training program or other professional qualification was dedicated to

each of the following areas? (For each area please enter an approximate percentage, e.g., “20” in the first row to indicate 20% of initial education time used for science and technology content matter.) (Note that the percentages must add up to 100.) Science and technology content matter: knowledge and skills in any science discipline Teaching and learning science: teaching methodology related to science, instructional skills (e.g., use of experiments), student misconceptions General topics in education: e.g., teacher-student interaction, classroom management, school evaluation, special education Other topics TC029Q01NA01
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### During the last 12 months , did you participate in any of the following activities?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Degree program Participation in a network of teachers formed specifically for the professional development of teachers Individual or collaborative research on a topic of interest to you professionally Mentoring and/or peer observation and coaching, as part of a formal school arrangement Reading professional literature (e.g., journals, evidence-based papers, thesis papers) Engaging in informal dialogue with your colleagues on how to improve your teaching TC020Q01NA01 TC020Q01NA02 TC020Q02NA01 TC020Q02NA02 TC020Q03NA01 TC020Q03NA02 TC020Q04NA01 TC020Q04NA02 TC020Q05NA01 TC020Q05NA02 TC020Q06NA01 TC020Q06NA02

### During the last 12 months, what proportion of your professional development activities was dedicated to each of the

following areas? (For each area please enter an approximate percentage, e.g., “20” in the first row to indicate 20% of professional development activity time used for science and technology content matter.) (Note that the percentages must add up to 100.) Science and technology content matter: knowledge and skills in any science discipline Teaching and learning science: teaching methodology related to science, instructional skills (e.g., use of experiments), student misconceptions General topics in education: e.g., teacher-student interaction, classroom management, school evaluation, special education, special education Other topics TC030Q01NA01
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### Are you required to take part in professional development activities?

(Please select one response.)

Yes No TC021Q01NA01 TC021Q01NA02

### Your School

### Is your school's capacity to provide instruction hindered by any of the following issues?

(Please select one response in each row.) Not at all Very little To some extent A lot A lack of teaching staff. Inadequate or poorly qualified teaching staff. A lack of assisting staff. Inadequate or poorly qualified assisting staff. A lack of educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT equipment, library or laboratory material). Inadequate or poor quality educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT equipment, library or laboratory material). A lack of physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds, heating/cooling, lighting and PA system). Inadequate or poor quality physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds, heating/cooling, lighting and PA system). TC028Q01NA01 TC028Q01NA02 TC028Q01NA03 TC028Q01NA04 TC028Q02NA01 TC028Q02NA02 TC028Q02NA03 TC028Q02NA04 TC028Q03NA01 TC028Q03NA02 TC028Q03NA03 TC028Q03NA04 TC028Q04NA01 TC028Q04NA02 TC028Q04NA03 TC028Q04NA04 TC028Q05NA01 TC028Q05NA02 TC028Q05NA03 TC028Q05NA04 TC028Q06NA01 TC028Q06NA02 TC028Q06NA03 TC028Q06NA04 TC028Q07NA01 TC028Q07NA02 TC028Q07NA03 TC028Q07NA04 TC028Q08NA01 TC028Q08NA02 TC028Q08NA03 TC028Q08NA04

### Is there any formal curriculum for science in 10th grade?

(Please consider national, state, regional, or school policies.) (Please select one response.)

Yes No TC039Q01NA01 TC039Q01NA02

### How much emphasis is given to the following approaches and processes in the intended science curriculum for 10th

grade? (Please select one response in each row.) No emphasis Very little emphasis Some emphasis A lot of emphasis Knowing basic science facts and principles Observing natural phenomena and describing what is seen Providing explanations of what is being studied Designing and planning experiments or investigations Conducting experiments or investigations Integrating science with other subjects Relating what students are learning to their daily lives Incorporating the experiences of different ethnic/cultural groups TC041Q01NA01 TC041Q01NA02 TC041Q01NA03 TC041Q01NA04 TC041Q02NA01 TC041Q02NA02 TC041Q02NA03 TC041Q02NA04 TC041Q03NA01 TC041Q03NA02 TC041Q03NA03 TC041Q03NA04 TC041Q04NA01 TC041Q04NA02 TC041Q04NA03 TC041Q04NA04 TC041Q05NA01 TC041Q05NA02 TC041Q05NA03 TC041Q05NA04 TC041Q06NA01 TC041Q06NA02 TC041Q06NA03 TC041Q06NA04 TC041Q07NA01 TC041Q07NA02 TC041Q07NA03 TC041Q07NA04 TC041Q08NA01 TC041Q08NA02 TC041Q08NA03 TC041Q08NA04

### Are parents informed about the availability and content of the science curriculum (e.g., in a parent-teacher

conference or a newsletter)? (Please select one response.)

Yes No TC043Q01NA01 TC043Q01NA02

### To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about regular cooperation among your fellow

science teachers and yourself? (Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree We discuss the achievement requirements for science when setting tests. It is natural for us to cooperate on what homework to give to our students. We discuss the criteria we use to grade written tests. We exchange lesson plans and homework that cover a range of different levels of difficulty. I prepare a selection of teaching units with my fellow science teachers. We discuss ways to teach learning strategies and techniques to our students. My fellow science teachers benefit from my specific skills and interests. We discuss ways to better identify students' individual strengths and weaknesses. TC031Q04NA01 TC031Q04NA02 TC031Q04NA03 TC031Q04NA04 TC031Q07NA01 TC031Q07NA02 TC031Q07NA03 TC031Q07NA04 TC031Q11NA01 TC031Q11NA02 TC031Q11NA03 TC031Q11NA04 TC031Q13NA01 TC031Q13NA02 TC031Q13NA03 TC031Q13NA04 TC031Q14NA01 TC031Q14NA02 TC031Q14NA03 TC031Q14NA04 TC031Q15NA01 TC031Q15NA02 TC031Q15NA03 TC031Q15NA04 TC031Q18NA01 TC031Q18NA02 TC031Q18NA03 TC031Q18NA04 TC031Q20NA01 TC031Q20NA02 TC031Q20NA03 TC031Q20NA04

### We would like to know how you generally feel about your job. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the

following statements? (Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree The advantages of being a teacher clearly outweigh the disadvantages. If I could decide again, I would still choose to work as a teacher. I regret that I decided to become a teacher. I enjoy working at this school. I wonder whether it would have been better to choose another profession. I would recommend my school as a good place to work. I am satisfied with my performance in this school. All in all, I am satisfied with my job. TC026Q01NA01 TC026Q01NA02 TC026Q01NA03 TC026Q01NA04 TC026Q02NA01 TC026Q02NA02 TC026Q02NA03 TC026Q02NA04 TC026Q04NA01 TC026Q04NA02 TC026Q04NA03 TC026Q04NA04 TC026Q05NA01 TC026Q05NA02 TC026Q05NA03 TC026Q05NA04 TC026Q06NA01 TC026Q06NA02 TC026Q06NA03 TC026Q06NA04 TC026Q07NA01 TC026Q07NA02 TC026Q07NA03 TC026Q07NA04 TC026Q09NA01 TC026Q09NA02 TC026Q09NA03 TC026Q09NA04 TC026Q10NA01 TC026Q10NA02 TC026Q10NA03 TC026Q10NA04

### Science Teaching Practices

### How often do these things happen in your science classes?

(Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never Some classes Many classes Every class or almost every class Students are asked to draw conclusions from an experiment they have conducted. Students are given opportunities to explain their ideas. I explain scientific ideas. A small-group discussion between students takes place. A whole-class discussion takes place in which I participate. Current scientific issues are discussed. Students make calculations using scientific formulas. I use an interactive white board. Students do their own scientific study and related research. TC037Q01NA01 TC037Q01NA02 TC037Q01NA03 TC037Q01NA04 TC037Q02NA01 TC037Q02NA02 TC037Q02NA03 TC037Q02NA04 TC037Q03NA01 TC037Q03NA02 TC037Q03NA03 TC037Q03NA04 TC037Q04NA01 TC037Q04NA02 TC037Q04NA03 TC037Q04NA04 TC037Q05NA01 TC037Q05NA02 TC037Q05NA03 TC037Q05NA04 TC037Q06NA01 TC037Q06NA02 TC037Q06NA03 TC037Q06NA04 TC037Q07NA01 TC037Q07NA02 TC037Q07NA03 TC037Q07NA04 TC037Q08NA01 TC037Q08NA02 TC037Q08NA03 TC037Q08NA04 TC037Q09NA01 TC037Q09NA02 TC037Q09NA03 TC037Q09NA04 TC037Q10NA01 TC037Q10NA02 TC037Q10NA03 TC037Q10NA04I discuss questions that students ask.

Students carry out practical work. Students write up laboratory reports. I demonstrate an idea. I discuss questions of practical relevance. Students read materials from a textbook. Students take notes from the board. Students discuss materials from a textbook. Students watch videos. Students use the internet. The class corrects homework or a test. Students fill out worksheets. Students present something to the rest of the class. TC037Q10NA01 TC037Q10NA02 TC037Q10NA03 TC037Q10NA04 TC037Q11NA01 TC037Q11NA02 TC037Q11NA03 TC037Q11NA04 TC037Q12NA01 TC037Q12NA02 TC037Q12NA03 TC037Q12NA04 TC037Q13NA01 TC037Q13NA02 TC037Q13NA03 TC037Q13NA04 TC037Q14NA01 TC037Q14NA02 TC037Q14NA03 TC037Q14NA04 TC037Q15NA01 TC037Q15NA02 TC037Q15NA03 TC037Q15NA04 TC037Q16NA01 TC037Q16NA02 TC037Q16NA03 TC037Q16NA04 TC037Q17NA01 TC037Q17NA02 TC037Q17NA03 TC037Q17NA04 TC037Q18NA01 TC037Q18NA02 TC037Q18NA03 TC037Q18NA04 TC037Q19NA01 TC037Q19NA02 TC037Q19NA03 TC037Q19NA04 TC037Q20NA01 TC037Q20NA02 TC037Q20NA03 TC037Q20NA04 TC037Q21NA01 TC037Q21NA02 TC037Q21NA03 TC037Q21NA04 TC037Q22NA01 TC037Q22NA02 TC037Q22NA03 TC037Q22NA04

### To what extent can (or could) you do the following?

(Please select one response in each row.) Not at all Very little To some extent To a large extent Design experiments and hands-on activities for inquiry-based learning Assign tailored tasks to the weakest as well as to the best students Use a variety of assessment strategies Facilitate a discussion among students on how to interpret experimental findings TC033Q04NA01 TC033Q04NA02 TC033Q04NA03 TC033Q04NA04 TC033Q05NA01 TC033Q05NA02 TC033Q05NA03 TC033Q05NA04 TC033Q06NA01 TC033Q06NA02 TC033Q06NA03 TC033Q06NA04 TC033Q08NA01 TC033Q08NA02 TC033Q08NA03 TC033Q08NA04

### To what extent can (or could) you do the following?

(If you need further explanation of the term my scientific discipline, please use the help button.) (Please select one response in each row.) Your scientific discipline refers to one specific science discipline your main science subject belongs to. If you teach the same number of hours for several science subjects, you should choose only one and relate your answer to it. 

### Not at all Very little To some extent To a large extent Explain a complex scientific concept to a fellow teacher State and defend an informed position on ethical problems relating to science Read state-of-the art papers in my scientific discipline Explain the links between biology, physics and chemistry TC034Q01NA01 TC034Q01NA02 TC034Q01NA03 TC034Q01NA04 TC034Q02NA01 TC034Q02NA02 TC034Q02NA03 TC034Q02NA04 TC034Q04NA01 TC034Q04NA02 TC034Q04NA03 TC034Q04NA04 TC034Q06NA01 TC034Q06NA02 TC034Q06NA03 TC034Q06NA04

### Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!

### In this questionnaire you will find questions about the following topics:

· You, your family, and your home · How you think about your life · Your school · Your school schedule and learning time · Learning science in school · Your view on science Please read each question carefully and answer as accurately as you can. In this questionnaire, there are no right or wrong answers. Your answers should be the ones that are right for yourself. You may ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to answer a question. Some questions relate to science. Please think of all the different subjects and courses in your school that teach content related to science. Your school might teach science in different subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, Earth and geology, space and astronomy, applied sciences and technology (e.g., engineering, robotics), or your school teaches a general, integrated, or comprehensive science course (e.g., anatomy and physiology, biological and physical science). Please note that the forward button used to proceed to the next question is located at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. In some instances you may need to scroll down to the bottom of your screen to access this forward button. Your answers will be combined with answers from other students to calculate totals and averages. All information (or responses) you provide may only be used for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law [Education Science Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002), 20 U.S. Code, Section 9573]. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0755. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any suggestions for improving the form, or comments or concerns regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or the status of your individual submission of this form, please write to: Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W., Room 8122, Washington, D.C. 20006. O.M.B. No. 1850-0755, Approval Expires 08/31/2016

### You, Your Family, and Your Home

### What grade are you in?

(Please select from the drop-down menu to answer the question.)

Grade Grade ( ST001Q01TA01 ) Select... 7 8 9 10 11 12 ST001Q01TA01 Select...

### When were you born?

(Please select the month, day, and year from the drop-down menus to answer the question.)

Month Month ( ST003Q02TA01 ) Select... January February March April May June July August September October November December Day Day ( ST003Q01TA01 ) Select... 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 ST003Q02TA01 Select...

ST003Q01TA01 Select...10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Year Year ( ST003Q03TA01 ) Select... 1998 1999 2000 2001 ST003Q03TA01 Select...

### Are you female or male?

(Please select one response.)

Female Male ST004Q01TA01 ST004Q01TA02

### What is the highest level of schooling (not including college) completed by your mother?

If you are not sure which circle to choose, please ask the test administrator for help. 

### (Please select one response.) She completed grade 12 (high school diploma or GED). She completed grade 9. She completed grade 6. She did not complete grade 6. ST005C01TA01 ST005C01TA02 ST005C01TA03 ST005C01TA05

### Does your mother have any of the following degrees, certificates, or diplomas?

If you are not sure how to answer this question, please ask the test administrator for help. 

### (Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Master’s, doctoral, or professional degree such as medicine or law Bachelor’s degree (4-year college degree) Associate’s degree (2-year degree from a community college) Vocational or technical certificate/diploma after high school (such as cosmetology or auto mechanics) ST006Q01TA01 ST006Q01TA02 ST006Q02TA01 ST006Q02TA02 ST006Q03TA01 ST006Q03TA02 ST006Q04TA01 ST006Q04TA02

### What is the highest level of schooling (not including college) completed by your father?

If you are not sure which circle to choose, please ask the test administrator for help. 

### (Please select one response.) He completed grade 12 (high school diploma or GED). He completed grade 9. He completed grade 6. He did not complete grade 6. ST007C01TA01 ST007C01TA02 ST007C01TA03 ST007C01TA05

### Does your father have any of the following degrees, certificates, or diplomas?

If you are not sure how to answer this question, please ask the test administrator for help. 

### (Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Master’s, doctoral, or professional degree such as medicine or law Bachelor’s degree (4-year college degree) Associate’s degree (2-year degree from a community college) Vocational or technical certificate/diploma after high school (such as cosmetology or auto mechanics) ST008Q01TA01 ST008Q01TA02 ST008Q02TA01 ST008Q02TA02 ST008Q03TA01 ST008Q03TA02 ST008Q04TA01 ST008Q04TA02

### Which of the following are in your home?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No A desk to study at A room of your own A quiet place to study A computer you can use for school work Educational software A link to the Internet Classic literature (e.g., Shakespeare) Books of poetry Works of art (e.g., paintings) Books to help with your school work ST011Q01TA01 ST011Q01TA02 ST011Q02TA01 ST011Q02TA02 ST011Q03TA01 ST011Q03TA02 ST011Q04TA01 ST011Q04TA02 ST011Q05TA01 ST011Q05TA02 ST011Q06TA01 ST011Q06TA02 ST011Q07TA01 ST011Q07TA02 ST011Q08TA01 ST011Q08TA02 ST011Q09TA01 ST011Q09TA02 ST011Q10TA01 ST011Q10TA02Technical reference books or manuals

A dictionary Books on art, music, or design A guest room A high-speed Internet connection A musical instrument ST011Q11TA01 ST011Q11TA02 ST011Q12TA01 ST011Q12TA02 ST011Q16NA01 ST011Q16NA02 ST011Q17TA01 ST011Q17TA02 ST011Q18TA01 ST011Q18TA02 ST011Q19TA01 ST011Q19TA02

### How many of these are there at your home?

(Please select one response in each row.) None One Two Three or more Televisions Cars Bathrooms with a bathtub or shower Cell phones with Internet access (e.g., smartphones) Computers (desktop computer, portable laptop, or notebook) Tablet computers (e.g., iPad®, Samsung Galaxy®) E-book readers (e.g., KindleTM, Nook) Musical instruments (e.g., guitar, piano) ST012Q01TA01 ST012Q01TA02 ST012Q01TA03 ST012Q01TA04 ST012Q02TA01 ST012Q02TA02 ST012Q02TA03 ST012Q02TA04 ST012Q03TA01 ST012Q03TA02 ST012Q03TA03 ST012Q03TA04 ST012Q05NA01 ST012Q05NA02 ST012Q05NA03 ST012Q05NA04 ST012Q06NA01 ST012Q06NA02 ST012Q06NA03 ST012Q06NA04 ST012Q07NA01 ST012Q07NA02 ST012Q07NA03 ST012Q07NA04 ST012Q08NA01 ST012Q08NA02 ST012Q08NA03 ST012Q08NA04 ST012Q09NA01 ST012Q09NA02 ST012Q09NA03 ST012Q09NA04

### How many books are there in your home?

There are usually about 15 books per foot of shelving. Do not include magazines, newspapers, or your schoolbooks. 

### (Please select one response.)

0-10 books 11-25 books 26-100 books 101-200 books 201-500 books More than 500 books ST013Q01TA01 ST013Q01TA02 ST013Q01TA03 ST013Q01TA04 ST013Q01TA05 ST013Q01TA06

### The following two questions concern your mother’s job:

(If she is not working now, please tell us her last main job.) What is your mother’s main job? (e.g., school teacher, cook, sales manager) Please type in the job title. What does your mother do in her main job? (e.g., teaches high school students, helps prepare meals in a restaurant, manages a sales team) Please use a sentence to describe the kind of work she does or did in that job. ST014Q01TA01

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### The following two questions concern your father’s job:

(If he is not working now, please tell us his last main job.) What is your father’s main job? (e.g., school teacher, cook, sales manager) Please type in the job title. What does your father do in his main job? (e.g., teaches high school students, helps prepare meals in a restaurant, manages a sales team) Please use a sentence to describe the kind of work he does or did in that job. ST015Q01TA01

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### Thinking about this school year: to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

(Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree My parents are interested in my school activities. My parents support my educational efforts and achievements. My parents support me when I am facing difficulties at school. My parents encourage me to be confident. ST123Q01NA01 ST123Q01NA02 ST123Q01NA03 ST123Q01NA04 ST123Q02NA01 ST123Q02NA02 ST123Q02NA03 ST123Q02NA04 ST123Q03NA01 ST123Q03NA02 ST123Q03NA03 ST123Q03NA04 ST123Q04NA01 ST123Q04NA02 ST123Q04NA03 ST123Q04NA04

### In what country were you and your parents born?

(Please select one response in each column.) You Mother Father United States* Other country ST019AQ01T01 ST019BQ01T01 ST019CQ01T01 ST019AQ01T02 ST019BQ01T02 ST019CQ01T02



### * NOTE: The “United States” refers to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and U.S. military bases abroad.

### How old were you when you arrived in the United States?

(Please select from the drop-down menu to answer the question. If you were less than 12 months old, please select “age 0-1” (age zero to one).)

( ST021Q01TA01 ) Select... age 0 - 1 age 1 age 2 age 3 age 4 age 5 age 6 age 7 age 8 age 9 age 10 age 11 age 12 age 13 age 14 age 15 age 16 ST021Q01TA01 Select...

### What language do you speak at home most of the time?

(Please select one response.) English Spanish Other language ST022Q01TA01 ST022Q01TA02 ST022Q01TA03

### How old were you when you started pre-school?

(Please choose from the drop-down menu to answer the question.)

Years Years ( ST125Q01NA01 ) Select... 1 year or younger 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years or older I did not attend pre-school I do not remember ST125Q01NA01 Select...

### How old were you when you started first grade?

(Please choose from the drop-down menu to answer the question.)

years old years old ( ST126Q01TA01 ) Select... 3 or younger 4 5 6 7 8 9 or older ST126Q01TA01 Select...

### Have you ever repeated a grade?

(Please select one response in each row.) No, never Yes, once Yes, twice or more In kindergarten In grades 1-6 In grades 7-9 In grades 10-12 ST127Q01NA01 ST127Q01NA02 ST127Q01NA03 ST127Q02NA01 ST127Q02NA02 ST127Q02NA03 ST127Q03NA01 ST127Q03NA02 ST127Q03NA03 ST127C01NA01 ST127C01NA02 ST127C01NA03

### How You Think About Your LifeThe following question asks how satisfied you feel about your life, on a scale from “0” to “10.” Zero means you feel ‘not at all satisfied’ and “10” means

‘completely satisfied.’ 

### Overall, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days? (Please move the slider to the appropriate number.)

ST016Q01NA01

0 not at all satisfied 10 completely satisfied

### Which of the following do you expect to complete? (Please select one response.) Less than high school High school (high school diploma or GED) Vocational or technical certificate (such as cosmetology or auto mechanics) Associate’s degree (2-year degree from a community college) Bachelor’s degree (4-year college degree) Master’s degree or doctoral or professional degree such as medicine or law ST111Q01TA01 ST111Q01TA02 ST111Q01TA03 ST111Q01TA04 ST111Q01TA05 ST111Q01TA06

### What kind of job do you expect to have when you are about 30 years old?

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### To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about yourself?

(Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree I often worry that taking a test will be difficult for me. I worry that I will get poor grades at school. Even if I am well-prepared for a test, I feel very anxious. I get very tense when I study for a test. I get nervous when I don't know how to solve a task at school. ST118Q01NA01 ST118Q01NA02 ST118Q01NA03 ST118Q01NA04 ST118Q02NA01 ST118Q02NA02 ST118Q02NA03 ST118Q02NA04 ST118Q03NA01 ST118Q03NA02 ST118Q03NA03 ST118Q03NA04 ST118Q04NA01 ST118Q04NA02 ST118Q04NA03 ST118Q04NA04 ST118Q05NA01 ST118Q05NA02 ST118Q05NA03 ST118Q05NA04

### To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about yourself?

(Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree I want top grades in most or all of my courses. I want to be able to select from among the best opportunities available when I graduate. I want to be the best, whatever I do. I see myself as an ambitious person. I want to be one of the best students in my class. ST119Q01NA01 ST119Q01NA02 ST119Q01NA03 ST119Q01NA04 ST119Q02NA01 ST119Q02NA02 ST119Q02NA03 ST119Q02NA04 ST119Q03NA01 ST119Q03NA02 ST119Q03NA03 ST119Q03NA04 ST119Q04NA01 ST119Q04NA02 ST119Q04NA03 ST119Q04NA04 ST119Q05NA01 ST119Q05NA02 ST119Q05NA03 ST119Q05NA04

### Please read the descriptions about the following three students. Based on the information provided here, how much

would you disagree or agree with the statement that this student is motivated ? (Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree Mario gives up easily when confronted with a problem and is often not prepared for his classes. Mario is motivated. Olivia mostly remains interested in the tasks she starts and sometimes does more than what is expected from her. Olivia is motivated. John wants to get top grades at school and continues working on tasks until everything is perfect. John is motivated. ST121Q01NA01 ST121Q01NA02 ST121Q01NA03 ST121Q01NA04

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### Your School

### To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about yourself?

(Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree I prefer working as part of a team to working alone. I am a good listener. I enjoy seeing my classmates succeed. I take into account what others are interested in. I find that teams make better decisions than individuals. I enjoy considering different perspectives. I find that teamwork raises my own efficiency. I enjoy cooperating with peers. ST082Q01NA01 ST082Q01NA02 ST082Q01NA03 ST082Q01NA04 ST082Q02NA01 ST082Q02NA02 ST082Q02NA03 ST082Q02NA04 ST082Q03NA01 ST082Q03NA02 ST082Q03NA03 ST082Q03NA04 ST082Q08NA01 ST082Q08NA02 ST082Q08NA03 ST082Q08NA04 ST082Q09NA01 ST082Q09NA02 ST082Q09NA03 ST082Q09NA04 ST082Q12NA01 ST082Q12NA02 ST082Q12NA03 ST082Q12NA04 ST082Q13NA01 ST082Q13NA02 ST082Q13NA03 ST082Q13NA04 ST082Q14NA01 ST082Q14NA02 ST082Q14NA03 ST082Q14NA04

### Thinking about your school: to what extent do you agree with the following statements?

(Please select one response in each row.) Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree I feel like an outsider (or left out of things) at school. I make friends easily at school. I feel like I belong at school. I feel awkward and out of place in my school. Other students seem to like me. I feel lonely at school. ST034Q01TA01 ST034Q01TA02 ST034Q01TA03 ST034Q01TA04 ST034Q02TA01 ST034Q02TA02 ST034Q02TA03 ST034Q02TA04 ST034Q03TA01 ST034Q03TA02 ST034Q03TA03 ST034Q03TA04 ST034Q04TA01 ST034Q04TA02 ST034Q04TA03 ST034Q04TA04 ST034Q05TA01 ST034Q05TA02 ST034Q05TA03 ST034Q05TA04 ST034Q06TA01 ST034Q06TA02 ST034Q06TA03 ST034Q06TA04

### During the past 12 months, how often did you have the following experiences at school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never A few times a

year A few times a

month Once a week

or more Teachers called on me less often than they called on other students. Teachers graded me harder than they graded other students. Teachers gave me the impression that they think I am less smart than I really am. Teachers disciplined me more harshly than other students. Teachers ridiculed me in front of others. Teachers said something insulting to me in front of others. ST039Q01NA01 ST039Q01NA02 ST039Q01NA03 ST039Q01NA04 ST039Q02NA01 ST039Q02NA02 ST039Q02NA03 ST039Q02NA04 ST039Q03NA01 ST039Q03NA02 ST039Q03NA03 ST039Q03NA04 ST039Q04NA01 ST039Q04NA02 ST039Q04NA03 ST039Q04NA04 ST039Q05NA01 ST039Q05NA02 ST039Q05NA03 ST039Q05NA04 ST039Q06NA01 ST039Q06NA02 ST039Q06NA03 ST039Q06NA04

### During the past 12 months, how often have you had the following experiences in school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never A few times a year A few times a month Once a week

or more I got called names by other students. I got picked on by other students. Other students left me out of things on purpose. Other students made fun of me. I was threatened by other students. Other students took away or destroyed things that belonged to me. I got hit or pushed around by other students. Other students spread nasty rumors about me. ST038Q01NA01 ST038Q01NA02 ST038Q01NA03 ST038Q01NA04 ST038Q02NA01 ST038Q02NA02 ST038Q02NA03 ST038Q02NA04 ST038Q03NA01 ST038Q03NA02 ST038Q03NA03 ST038Q03NA04 ST038Q04NA01 ST038Q04NA02 ST038Q04NA03 ST038Q04NA04 ST038Q05NA01 ST038Q05NA02 ST038Q05NA03 ST038Q05NA04 ST038Q06NA01 ST038Q06NA02 ST038Q06NA03 ST038Q06NA04 ST038Q07NA01 ST038Q07NA02 ST038Q07NA03 ST038Q07NA04 ST038Q08NA01 ST038Q08NA02 ST038Q08NA03 ST038Q08NA04

### Your School Schedule and Learning Time

### How many class periods per week are you typically required to attend for the following subjects?

(Please enter a number in each row. Enter "0" (zero) if you have none.)
Number of class periods per week in English (e.g., language arts, literature, writing): Number of class periods per week in mathematics: Number of class periods per week in science: ST059Q01TA01 ST059Q02TA01 ST059Q03TA01

### In a normal, full week at school, how many class periods are you required to attend in total?

(Please move the slider to the number of class periods per week.)

Number of ALL class periods ST060Q01NA01 0 80 or more

### How many minutes, on average, are there in a class period?

(Please move the slider to the number of minutes per class period.)

Average minutes in a class period ST061Q01NA01 0 120 or more

### In the last two full weeks of school, how often did the following things occur?

(Please select one response in each row.) None One or two times Three or four times Five or more times I missed a whole school day. I missed some classes. I arrived late for school. ST062Q01TA01 ST062Q01TA02 ST062Q01TA03 ST062Q01TA04 ST062Q02TA01 ST062Q02TA02 ST062Q02TA03 ST062Q02TA04 ST062Q03TA01 ST062Q03TA02 ST062Q03TA03 ST062Q03TA04

### This school year, approximately how many hours per week do you spend learning in addition to your required school

schedule in the following subjects? (Please include the total hours for homework, additional instruction, and private study.) 

### (Please move the bar to the number of total hours. Select “0” (zero) if you do not do homework, study or practice for a subject.)

Science

Mathematics

English

Foreign language ST071Q01NA01 0 hours per week 30 hours per week or more ST071Q02NA01 0 hours per week 30 hours per week or more ST071Q03NA01 0 hours per week 30 hours per week or more ST071Q04NA01 0 hours per week 30 hours per week or more ST071Q05NA01Other 0 hours per week 30 hours per week or more

### This school year, on average, how many days do you attend physical education classes each week?

(Please select from the drop-down menu to answer the question.)

( ST031Q01NA01 ) Select... 0 days 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days ST031Q01NA01 Select...

### Outside of school, during the past 7 days, on how many days did you engage in the following?

(Please select one response from the drop-down menus to answer the questions.) Moderate physical activities for a total of at least 60 minutes per day (e.g., walking, climbing stairs, riding a bike to school, skate boarding) Moderate physical activities for a total of at least 60 minutes per day (e.g., walking, climbing stairs, riding a bike to school, skate boarding) ( ST032Q01NA01 ) Select... 0 days 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days Vigorous physical activities for at least 20 minutes per day that made you sweat and breathe hard (e.g., running, cycling, aerobics, soccer, skating, basketball) Vigorous physical activities for at least 20 minutes per day that made you sweat and breathe hard (e.g., running, cycling, aerobics, soccer, skating, basketball) ( ST032Q02NA01 ) Select... 0 days 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days ST032Q01NA01 Select...

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### Learning Science in School

### Which of the following science courses did you attend this school year or last school year?

(Please select all that apply in each row.) This year Last year Physics Chemistry Biology Earth and space Applied sciences and technology (e.g., engineering, robotics) General, integrated, or comprehensive science course (e.g., anatomy and physiology, biological and physical science) ST063Q01NA01 ST063Q01NB02 ST063Q02NA01 ST063Q02NB02 ST063Q03NA01 ST063Q03NB02 ST063Q04NA01 ST063Q04NB02 ST063Q05NA01 ST063Q05NB02 ST063Q06NA01 ST063Q06NB02

### To what extent can you choose the following for your science courses?

(Please select one response in each row.) No, not at all Yes, to a certain degree Yes, I can choose freely I can choose the science course(s) I study. I can choose the level of difficulty. I can choose the number of science courses or class periods. ST064Q01NA01 ST064Q01NA02 ST064Q01NA03 ST064Q02NA01 ST064Q02NA02 ST064Q02NA03 ST064Q03NA01 ST064Q03NA02 ST064Q03NA03

### How often do these things happen in your science classes?

(Please select one response in each row.) Every class Most classes Some classes Never or hardly ever Students don’t listen to what the teacher says. There is noise and disorder. The teacher has to wait a long time for students to quiet down. Students cannot work well. Students don’t start working for a long time after the lesson begins. ST097Q01TA01 ST097Q01TA02 ST097Q01TA03 ST097Q01TA04 ST097Q02TA01 ST097Q02TA02 ST097Q02TA03 ST097Q02TA04 ST097Q03TA01 ST097Q03TA02 ST097Q03TA03 ST097Q03TA04 ST097Q04TA01 ST097Q04TA02 ST097Q04TA03 ST097Q04TA04 ST097Q05TA01 ST097Q05TA02 ST097Q05TA03 ST097Q05TA04

### When learning science topics at school, how often do the following activities occur?

(Please select one response in each row.) Every class Most classes Some classes Never or hardly ever Students are given opportunities to explain their ideas Students spend time in the laboratory doing practical experiments Students are required to argue about science questions. Students are asked to draw conclusions from an experiment they have conducted The teacher explains how a science idea can be applied to a number of different phenomena (e.g., the movement of objects, substances with similar properties) Students are allowed to design their own experiments There is a class debate about investigations. The teacher clearly explains the relevance of science concepts to students’ lives Students are asked to do an investigation to test ideas. ST098Q01TA01 ST098Q01TA02 ST098Q01TA03 ST098Q01TA04 ST098Q02TA01 ST098Q02TA02 ST098Q02TA03 ST098Q02TA04 ST098Q03NA01 ST098Q03NA02 ST098Q03NA03 ST098Q03NA04 ST098Q05TA01 ST098Q05TA02 ST098Q05TA03 ST098Q05TA04
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### When answering the following questions, please keep one of your current science courses in mind all the time. You are free to choose which course

this should be.

What is the name of this science course? (Please type in the name of the course.) ST065Q01NA01

### How often do these things happen in your science classes?

(Please select one response in each row.) Every class Most classes Some classes Never or hardly ever The teacher shows an interest in every student’s learning. The teacher gives extra help when students need it. The teacher helps students with their learning. The teacher continues teaching until the students understand. The teacher gives students an opportunity to express opinions. ST100Q01TA01 ST100Q01TA02 ST100Q01TA03 ST100Q01TA04 ST100Q02TA01 ST100Q02TA02 ST100Q02TA03 ST100Q02TA04 ST100Q03TA01 ST100Q03TA02 ST100Q03TA03 ST100Q03TA04 ST100Q04TA01 ST100Q04TA02 ST100Q04TA03 ST100Q04TA04 ST100Q05TA01 ST100Q05TA02 ST100Q05TA03 ST100Q05TA04

### How often do these things happen in your classes for this science course?

(Remember to answer this question in reference to the science course you indicated earlier.) 

### (Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never Some classes Many classes Every class or almost every class The teacher explains scientific ideas. A whole-class discussion takes place with the teacher. The teacher discusses our questions. Students write up laboratory reports. The teacher demonstrates an idea. ST103Q01NA01 ST103Q01NA02 ST103Q01NA03 ST103Q01NA04 ST103Q03NA01 ST103Q03NA02 ST103Q03NA03 ST103Q03NA04 ST103Q08NA01 ST103Q08NA02 ST103Q08NA03 ST103Q08NA04 ST103Q10NA01 ST103Q10NA02 ST103Q10NA03 ST103Q10NA04 ST103Q11NA01 ST103Q11NA02 ST103Q11NA03 ST103Q11NA04

### How often do these things happen in your classes for this science course?

(Remember to answer this question in reference to the science course you indicated earlier.) 

### (Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never Some classes Many classes Every class or almost every class The teacher tells me how I am performing in this course. The teacher gives me feedback on my strengths in this science subject. The teacher tells me in which areas I can still improve. The teacher tells me how I can improve my performance. The teacher advises me on how to reach my learning goals. ST104Q01NA01 ST104Q01NA02 ST104Q01NA03 ST104Q01NA04 ST104Q02NA01 ST104Q02NA02 ST104Q02NA03 ST104Q02NA04 ST104Q03NA01 ST104Q03NA02 ST104Q03NA03 ST104Q03NA04 ST104Q04NA01 ST104Q04NA02 ST104Q04NA03 ST104Q04NA04 ST104Q05NA01 ST104Q05NA02 ST104Q05NA03 ST104Q05NA04

### How often do these things happen in your classes for this science course?

(Remember to answer this question in reference to the science course you indicated earlier.) 

### (Please select one response in each row.) Never or almost never Some classes Many classes Every class or almost every class The teacher adapts the lesson to my class’s needs and knowledge. The teacher provides individual help when a student has difficulties understanding a topic or task. The teacher changes the structure of the lesson on a topic that most students find difficult to understand. ST107Q01NA01 ST107Q01NA02 ST107Q01NA03 ST107Q01NA04 ST107Q02NA01 ST107Q02NA02 ST107Q02NA03 ST107Q02NA04 ST107Q03NA01 ST107Q03NA02 ST107Q03NA03 ST107Q03NA04

### Your View on Science

### How informed are you about the following environmental issues?

(Please select one response in each row.) I have never heard of this I have heard about this but

I would not be able to explain what it is really about I know something

about this and could explain the general issue I am familiar with this and

I would be able to explain this well The increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere The use of genetically modified organisms (GMO) Nuclear waste The consequences of clearing forests for other land use Air pollution Extinction of plants and animals Water shortage ST092Q01TA01 ST092Q01TA02 ST092Q01TA03 ST092Q01TA04 ST092Q02TA01 ST092Q02TA02 ST092Q02TA03 ST092Q02TA04 ST092Q04TA01 ST092Q04TA02 ST092Q04TA03 ST092Q04TA04 ST092Q05TA01 ST092Q05TA02 ST092Q05TA03 ST092Q05TA04 ST092Q06NA01 ST092Q06NA02 ST092Q06NA03 ST092Q06NA04 ST092Q08NA01 ST092Q08NA02 ST092Q08NA03 ST092Q08NA04 ST092Q09NA01 ST092Q09NA02 ST092Q09NA03 ST092Q09NA04

### Do you think problems associated with the environmental issues below will improve or get worse over the next 20

years? (Please select one response in each row.) Improve Stay about the same Get worse Air pollution Extinction of plants and animals Clearing of forests for other land use Water shortages Nuclear waste The increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere The use of genetically modified organisms (GMO) ST093Q01TA01 ST093Q01TA02 ST093Q01TA03 ST093Q03TA01 ST093Q03TA02 ST093Q03TA03 ST093Q04TA01 ST093Q04TA02 ST093Q04TA03 ST093Q05TA01 ST093Q05TA02 ST093Q05TA03 ST093Q06TA01 ST093Q06TA02 ST093Q06TA03 ST093Q07NA01 ST093Q07NA02 ST093Q07NA03 ST093Q08NA01 ST093Q08NA02 ST093Q08NA03

### How much do you disagree or agree with the statements about yourself below?

(Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree I generally have fun when I am learning science topics. I like reading about science. I am happy working on science topics. I enjoy acquiring new knowledge in science. I am interested in learning about science. ST094Q01NA01 ST094Q01NA02 ST094Q01NA03 ST094Q01NA04 ST094Q02NA01 ST094Q02NA02 ST094Q02NA03 ST094Q02NA04 ST094Q03NA01 ST094Q03NA02 ST094Q03NA03 ST094Q03NA04 ST094Q04NA01 ST094Q04NA02 ST094Q04NA03 ST094Q04NA04 ST094Q05NA01 ST094Q05NA02 ST094Q05NA03 ST094Q05NA04

### To what extent are you interested in the following science topics?

(Please select one response in each row.) Not interested Hardly

interested Interested Highly interested I don't know

what this is Biosphere (e.g., ecosystem services, sustainability) Motion and forces (e.g., velocity, friction, magnetic and gravitational forces) Energy and its transformation (e.g., conservation, chemical reactions) The universe and its history How science can help us prevent disease ST095Q04NA01 ST095Q04NA02 ST095Q04NA03 ST095Q04NA04 ST095Q04NA05 ST095Q07NA01 ST095Q07NA02 ST095Q07NA03 ST095Q07NA04 ST095Q07NA05 ST095Q08NA01 ST095Q08NA02 ST095Q08NA03 ST095Q08NA04 ST095Q08NA05 ST095Q13NA01 ST095Q13NA02 ST095Q13NA03 ST095Q13NA04 ST095Q13NA05 ST095Q15NA01 ST095Q15NA02 ST095Q15NA03 ST095Q15NA04 ST095Q15NA05

### How much do you agree with the statements below?

(Please select one response in each row.) Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Making an effort in my science class(es) is worth it because this will help me in the work I want to do later on What I learn in my science classes is important for me because I need this for what I want to do later on. Studying science is worthwhile for me because what I learn will improve my career prospects Many things I learn in my science subject(s) will help me to get a job. ST113Q01TA01 ST113Q01TA02 ST113Q01TA03 ST113Q01TA04 ST113Q02TA01 ST113Q02TA02 ST113Q02TA03 ST113Q02TA04 ST113Q03TA01 ST113Q03TA02 ST113Q03TA03 ST113Q03TA04 ST113Q04TA01 ST113Q04TA02 ST113Q04TA03 ST113Q04TA04

### How easy do you think it would be for you to perform the following tasks on your own?

(Please select one response in each row.) I could do this easily I could do this with a

bit of effort I would struggle to

do this on my own I couldn’t do this Recognize the science question that underlies a newspaper report on a health issue Explain why earthquakes occur more frequently in some areas than in others Describe the role of antibiotics in the treatment of disease Identify the science question associated with the disposal of garbage Predict how changes to an environment will affect the survival of certain species Interpret the scientific information provided on the labels of food items Discuss how new evidence can lead you to change your understanding about the possibility of life on Mars Identify the better of two explanations for the formation of acid rain ST129Q01TA01 ST129Q01TA02 ST129Q01TA03 ST129Q01TA04 ST129Q02TA01 ST129Q02TA02 ST129Q02TA03 ST129Q02TA04 ST129Q03TA01 ST129Q03TA02 ST129Q03TA03 ST129Q03TA04 ST129Q04TA01 ST129Q04TA02 ST129Q04TA03 ST129Q04TA04 ST129Q05TA01 ST129Q05TA02 ST129Q05TA03 ST129Q05TA04 ST129Q06TA01 ST129Q06TA02 ST129Q06TA03 ST129Q06TA04 ST129Q07TA01 ST129Q07TA02 ST129Q07TA03 ST129Q07TA04 ST129Q08TA01 ST129Q08TA02 ST129Q08TA03 ST129Q08TA04

### How much do you disagree or agree with the statements below?

(Please select one response in each row.) Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree A good way to know if something is true is to do an experiment. Ideas in science sometimes change. Good answers are based on evidence from many different experiments. It is good to try experiments more than once to make sure of your findings. Sometimes scientists change their minds about what is true in science. The ideas in science books sometimes change. ST131Q01NA01 ST131Q01NA02 ST131Q01NA03 ST131Q01NA04 ST131Q03NA01 ST131Q03NA02 ST131Q03NA03 ST131Q03NA04 ST131Q04NA01 ST131Q04NA02 ST131Q04NA03 ST131Q04NA04 ST131Q06NA01 ST131Q06NA02 ST131Q06NA03 ST131Q06NA04 ST131Q08NA01 ST131Q08NA02 ST131Q08NA03 ST131Q08NA04 ST131Q11NA01 ST131Q11NA02 ST131Q11NA03 ST131Q11NA04

### How often do you do these things?

(Please select one response in each row.) Very often Regularly Sometimes Never or hardly ever Watch TV programs about science Borrow or buy books on science topics Visit web sites about science topics Read science magazines or science articles in newspapers Attend a science club Use computer programs or virtual lab to simulate natural phenomena Use computer programs or virtual lab to simulate technical processes Visit websites of environmental organizations Follow news of science, environmental, or ecology organizations via blogs and microblogging ST146Q01TA01 ST146Q01TA02 ST146Q01TA03 ST146Q01TA04 ST146Q02TA01 ST146Q02TA02 ST146Q02TA03 ST146Q02TA04 ST146Q03TA01 ST146Q03TA02 ST146Q03TA03 ST146Q03TA04 ST146Q04TA01 ST146Q04TA02 ST146Q04TA03 ST146Q04TA04 ST146Q05TA01 ST146Q05TA02 ST146Q05TA03 ST146Q05TA04 ST146Q06NA01 ST146Q06NA02 ST146Q06NA03 ST146Q06NA04 ST146Q07NA01 ST146Q07NA02 ST146Q07NA03 ST146Q07NA04 ST146Q08NA01 ST146Q08NA02 ST146Q08NA03 ST146Q08NA04 ST146Q09NA01 ST146Q09NA02 ST146Q09NA03 ST146Q09NA04

### On the most recent day you attended school, did you do any of the following before going to school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Eat breakfast Study for school or homework Watch TV/DVD/Video Read a book/newspaper/magazine Internet/Chat/Social networks (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) Play video-games Meet friends or talk to friends on the phone Talk to your parents Work in the household or take care of other family members Work for pay ST076Q01NA01 ST076Q01NA02 ST076Q02NA01 ST076Q02NA02 ST076Q03NA01 ST076Q03NA02 ST076Q04NA01 ST076Q04NA02 ST076Q05NA01 ST076Q05NA02 ST076Q06NA01 ST076Q06NA02 ST076Q07NA01 ST076Q07NA02 ST076Q08NA01 ST076Q08NA02 ST076Q09NA01 ST076Q09NA02 ST076Q10NA01 ST076Q10NA02Exercise or practice a sport ST076Q11NA01 ST076Q11NA02

### On the most recent day you attended school, did you do any of the following after leaving school?

(Please select one response in each row.) Yes No Eat dinner Study for school or homework Watch TV/DVD/Video Read a book/newspaper/magazine Internet/Chat/Social networks (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) Play video-games Meet friends or talk to friends on the phone Talk to your parents Work in the household or take care of other family members Work for pay ST078Q01NA01 ST078Q01NA02 ST078Q02NA01 ST078Q02NA02 ST078Q03NA01 ST078Q03NA02 ST078Q04NA01 ST078Q04NA02 ST078Q05NA01 ST078Q05NA02 ST078Q06NA01 ST078Q06NA02 ST078Q07NA01 ST078Q07NA02 ST078Q08NA01 ST078Q08NA02 ST078Q09NA01 ST078Q09NA02 ST078Q10NA01 ST078Q10NA02Exercise or practice a sport ST078Q11NA01 ST078Q11NA02

### Which best describes you?

(Please select one response.) I am Hispanic or Latino I am not Hispanic or Latino ST801A01NA01 ST801A01NA02

### Which of these categories best describes your race?

(Please select one or more responses.)

White Black or African American Asian American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ST802A01NA01
ST802A02NA01
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ST802A04NA01
ST802A05NA01

### Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!

# PISA 2015 Main Study

Financial Literacy Student Questions

### F inancial Liter a cy Student Background Questions 

### Ha ve you ever lea rn ed how to manage your money in a class? FQ 001 Q01 

### ( Pl ease check one box in each row.) Yes No 

### a) At school, in a su bject or cla ss spec i f ica ll y about m an aging your money 1 2 

### b) At scho ol as part of

anoth er su bject or cl a ss 1 2 

### c) In an ac ti v it y out side school 1 2 

### How ofte n do y ou di sc uss mo ney matte rs (e.g., ta lk about spending, saving, banking, in v es tment) wi th thes e people? FQ 001 Q02

N eve r o r O n c e o r O n c e o r A l m o st 

### ( Pl e ase c he c k on e b ox i n e a ch r o w .) ha r d ly ever tw i c e a

m on th tw i c e a

w ee k eve ry da y 

### a) Pa r e n t s / g ua r d i an s o r o t h e r a du l t s 1 2 3 4 

### b) Fr i e n ds 1 2 3 4 

### If y ou don’t have e nough money to buy something y ou r ea lly wa nt (e .g ., a n item of clothing, s por ts equipment), what a r e y ou mo st li ke ly to do? ( Pl ease check

on l y one box.) FQ 001 Q11


### a) Buy it w it h money that really should be used f or something else 1 

### b) Try to borrow money fr om a fam il y member 2 

### c) Try to borrow money fr om a friend 3 

### d) Sa ve up to buy it 4 

### e) N ot buy it 5

### Do y ou get money f r om a n y of th es e s ourc es ? FQ 001 Q04 

### a) ( Pl e ase c he c k on e b ox i n e a ch r o w .) A n a l l o w an c e or sp e n d i ng m on e y f or r e g u l a r l y do i ng cho r e s a t ho m e Y e s 1 No

2 

### b) A n a l l o w an c e or sp e n d i ng m on e y w it hout ha v i ng t o d o any cho r e s 1 2 

### c) Wo r k i ng ou t s i de s c h o ol h o u r s ( e. g ., a s e a s o n al j ob, p a r t - ti m e w or k ) 1 2 

### d) Wo r k i ng i n a f a m il y bus i ne ss 1 2 

### e) O c c a s i on a l i n f

o r m al j ob s ( e . g . , bab y s it t i ng or g a r de n i ng ) 1 2 

### f ) G if t s of m oney fr om fr i en d s or r e l a t i v es 1 2 

### g ) Se l l i ng t h i n g s ( e. g . , at l o c al m a r k e t s or on e B a y ) 1 2 

### W hi c h of t he se s ta te m e nts a bout sa ving money b es t appl ie s to y ou? ( Pl ease check only one box.) FQ 001 Q10 

### a) I save the same amount of money ea ch week or month 1 

### b) I save some money ea ch week or month, but the amount vari es 2 

### c) I save money only when I ha ve some to sp are 3 

### d) I save money only when I want to buy so mething 4 

### e) I do not save any money 5 

### f) I have no money so I do not save 6 

### Do y ou have either of

the following? FQ 001 Q06 

### ( Pl ease check one box in ea ch row.) a) Bank a ccount Yes No I don ’t k no w w ha t it is 1 2 3 

### b) Pr e-paid debit c ar d 1 2 3

# PISA 2015 Main Study

Student Locator Questions

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# Contact Information (for future follow-up study) We would like some additional information that will help us contact you in the future for a follow-up study. This information will be kept separate from the answers you have provided to the questionnaire and to the assessment you are taking today. This information will be kept confidential and will not be shared or distributed for any other purpose. 

## Q1 What is your email address? Please write your complete email address on the line below. Email Address :  Check here if you don't have an email address . 

## Q2 What are your home and cell phone numbers? Please provide the complete 10-digit number that includes the area code (XXX-XXX-XXXX). Home Phone Number:  Check here if you don't have a home phone number. Cell Phone Number:  Check here if you don't have a cell phone number. 

## Q3 Would you like to receive text messages? Q4 What is your complete home address? Be sure to include any apartment number or P.O. Box number. Address 1 Address 2 City State ZIP code

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## Q5 What is the name of a relative or close friend who will know how to contact you within the next two years? First Middle Last 

## Q6 What is this person’s email address? Please write your complete email address on the line below. Email Address :  Check here if you don't have an email address . 

## Q7 What are the home, cell, and work phone numbers for this person? Please provide the complete 10-digit number that includes the area code (XXX-XXX- XXXX) . Home Phone Number:  Check here if you don't know, or they don't have, a home phone number. Cell Phone Number:  Check here if you don't know, or they don't have, a cell phone number. Work Phone Number:  Check here if you don't know, or they don't have, a work phone number. 

## Q8 What is this person’s complete home address? Be sure to include any apartment number or P.O. Box number.  Check here if this person lives with you at the address you provided in Q1 and skip to Q6. Address 1 Address 2 City State ZIP code

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## Q9 What is this person’s relationship to you? (Please check one box.) Yes a. P arent  b. G randparent  c. A unt or uncle  d. B rother or sister  e. F riend  f. S omeone else 