Appendix C: Data Collection Instruments (including 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 ...................................................................... 188
 

 
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 Questionnaire 2
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)

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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:

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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I provide staff with opportunities to participate in

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.

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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

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Choosing which textbooks are used

Determining course content

Deciding which courses are offered

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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

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Is your school a public or a private school?

(Please select one response.)

A public school

A private school

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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

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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

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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).

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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)

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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

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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

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Yes

No

To guide students' learning ( SC035Q01NA01 )

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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 )

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Yes

No

To make decisions about students’ retention or promotion

To make decisions about students’ retention or promotion ( SC035Q03TB01 )

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Yes

No

To make decisions about students’ retention or promotion ( SC035Q03TA01 )

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Yes

No

To group students for instructional purposes

To group students for instructional purposes ( SC035Q04TB01 )

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Yes

No

To group students for instructional purposes ( SC035Q04TA01 )

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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 )

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Yes

No

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To monitor the school’s progress from year to year

To monitor the school’s progress from year to year ( SC035Q06TB01 )

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Yes

No

To monitor the school’s progress from year to year ( SC035Q06TA01 )

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Yes

No

To make judgments about teachers’ effectiveness

To make judgments about teachers’ effectiveness ( SC035Q07TB01 )

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Yes

No

To make judgments about teachers’ effectiveness ( SC035Q07TA01 )

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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 )

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Yes

No

To identify aspects of instruction or the curriculum that could be improved ( SC035Q08TA01 )

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Yes

No

To adapt teaching to the students' needs

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To adapt teaching to the students' needs ( SC035Q09NB01 )

Select...

Yes

No

To adapt teaching to the students' needs ( SC035Q09NA01 )

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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 )

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Yes

No

To award certificates to students

To award certificates to students ( SC035Q11NB01 )

Select...

Yes

No

To award certificates to students ( SC035Q11NA01 )

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No

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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

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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

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lessons, 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)

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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

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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.

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Targeted Groups
Some 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

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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

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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

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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 how

to 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.

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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)

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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

Teacher Questionnaire 48
Background Information
Are you female or male?

(Please select one response.)

Female

Male

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How old are you?

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

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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

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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

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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.)

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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

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0 

years

50

years or more

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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)

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

(Please select one response.)

Yes

No

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Did you complete a teacher education or training program?

(Please select one response.)

Yes

No

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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

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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

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Mathematics

Science

Technology

Social studies

Modern foreign languages

Ancient languages (e.g., Latin)

Arts

Physical education

Religion and/or ethics

Practical and vocational skills

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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

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Are you required to take part in professional development activities?

(Please select one response.)

Yes

No

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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

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Teaching 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

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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).

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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.

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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.

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I 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).

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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

Science Teacher Questionnaire 82
Background Information
Are you female or male?

(Please select one response.)

Female

Male

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How old are you?

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

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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

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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

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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.)

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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

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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)

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

(Please select one response.)

Yes

No

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Did you complete a teacher education or training program?

(Please select one response.)

Yes

No

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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

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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

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Science

Technology

Social studies

Modern foreign languages

Ancient languages (e.g., Latin)

Arts

Physical education

Religion and/or ethics

Practical and vocational skills

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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

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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

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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

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Are you required to take part in professional development activities?

(Please select one response.)

Yes

No

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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).

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

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

(Please select one response.)

Yes

No

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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I 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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Student Questionnaire 115
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 )

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12

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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

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December

Day

Day ( ST003Q01TA01 )

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01

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31

Year

Year ( ST003Q03TA01 )

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1999

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2001

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Are you female or male?

(Please select one response.)

Female

Male

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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

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Technical reference books or manuals

A dictionary

Books on art, music, or design

A guest room

A high-speed Internet connection

A musical instrument

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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)

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In what country were you and your parents born?

(Please select one response in each column.)

You Mother Father

United States*

Other country

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* 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

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

(Please select one response.)

English

Spanish

Other language

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How old were you when you started pre-school?

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

Years

Years ( ST125Q01NA01 )

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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

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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 )

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3 or younger

4

5

6

7

8

9 or older

ST126Q01TA01

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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

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How You Think About Your Life
The 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.)

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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

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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:

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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30 

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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.)

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0 days

1 day

2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

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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)

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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)

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0 days

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2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

6 days

7 days

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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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.

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

(Please select one response in each row.)

Not

interested

Hardly

interested Interested Highlyinterested

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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 ST078Q10NA02
Exercise 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

ST802A03NA01

ST802A04NA01

ST802A05NA01
Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!
 

 PISA 2015 Main Study 

Financial Literacy Student Questions 

Financial Student Questions 185
Financial Literacy Student Background Questions 

Have you ever learned how to manage your money in a 

class?

FQ001Q01

(Please check one box in each row.) Yes No

a) At school, in a subject or class specifically about 

managing your money 1 2

b) At school as part of another subject or class 1 2

c) In an activity outside school 1 2

How often do you discuss money matters (e.g., talk about 

spending, saving, banking, investment) with these 

people?

FQ001Q02

Never or Once or Once or Almost

(Please check one box in each row.) hardly 

ever

twice a 

month

twice a 

week

every day

a) Parents/guardians or other adults 1 2 3 4

b) Friends 1 2 3 4

If you don’t have enough money to buy something you 

really want (e.g., an item of clothing, sports equipment), 

what are you most likely to do?

(Please check only one box.)

FQ001Q11

a) Buy it with money that really should be used for something else 1 

b) Try to borrow money from a family member 2 

c) Try to borrow money from a friend 3 

d) Save up to buy it 4 

e) Not buy it 5
Do you get money from any of these sources? FQ001Q04

a)

(Please check one box in each row.)

An allowance or spending money for regularly doing chores at home

Yes

1

No

2

b) An allowance or spending money without having to do any chores 1 2

c) Working outside school hours (e.g., a seasonal job, part-time work) 1 2

d) Working in a family business 1 2

e) Occasional informal jobs (e.g., babysitting or gardening) 1 2

f) Gifts of money from friends or relatives 1 2

g) Selling things (e.g., at local markets or on eBay) 1 2

Which of these statements about saving money best applies 

to you?

(Please check only one box.)

FQ001Q10

a) I save the same amount of money each week or month 1 

b) I save some money each week or month, but the amount varies 2 

c) I save money only when I have some to spare 3 

d) I save money only when I want to buy something 4 

e) I do not save any money 5 

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

Do you have either of the following? FQ001Q06

(Please check one box in each row.)

a) Bank account

Yes No

I don’t 

know 

what it is

1 2 3

b) Pre-paid debit card 1 2 3
 

 PISA 2015 Main Study 

Student Locator Questions 

Student Locator Questions 188
1

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 

Student Locator Questions 1
2

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 

Student Locator Questions 1
3

Q9 What is this person’s relationship to you? 

(Please check one box.) 

Yes

a. Parent  

b. Grandparent  

c. Aunt or uncle  

d. Brother or sister  

e. Friend  

f. Someone else  

Student Locator Questions 1