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pdfAppendix 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
School Questionnaire
PISA 2015 Main Study
School Questionnaire
1
School Questionnaire
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
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School Questionnaire
School background information
3
School Questionnaire
Which of the following definitions best describes the community in which your school is located?
(Please select one response.)
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A village, hamlet or rural area (fewer than 3,000 people)
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A small town (3, 000 to about 15, 000 people)
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A town (15, 000 to about 100, 000 people)
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A city (100, 000 to about 1, 000 000 people)
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A large city (with over 1, 000 000 people)
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School Questionnaire
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.)
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Number of boys:
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Number of girls:
5
School Questionnaire
What is the average size of English classes in the 10th grade in your school?
(Please select one response.)
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15 students or fewer
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16-20 students
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21-25 students
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26-30 students
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31-35 students
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36-40 students
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41-45 students
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46-50 students
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More than 50 students
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School Questionnaire
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.)
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Percentage of students eligible
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School Questionnaire
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
SC 004Q01TA01
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?
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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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School Questionnaire
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.)
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
Yes
No
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School Questionnaire
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.
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If we ever have some extra funding, a big share goes into
improvement of our science teaching.
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Science teachers are among our best educated staff
members.
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Compared to similar schools, we have a well equipped
laboratory.
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The material for hands-on activities in science is in good
shape.
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We have enough laboratory material that all courses can
regularly use it.
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We have extra laboratory staff that helps support science
teaching.
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Our school spends extra money on up-to-date science
equipment.
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School Questionnaire
For 15-year-old students, does your school provide the following study help?
(Please select one response in each row.)
Room(s) where the students can do their
homework
Staff help with homework
Yes
No
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School Questionnaire
School Management
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School Questionnaire
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
3-4 times
during the year during the year
Once a month
Once a week
More than
once a
week
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I ensure that teachers work according to the
school’s educational goals.
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I promote teaching practices based on recent
educational research.
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I praise teachers whose students are actively
participating in learning.
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When a teacher has problems in his/her classroom, I
take the initiative to discuss matters.
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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 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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School Questionnaire
I provide staff with opportunities to participate in
school decision-making.
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I engage teachers to help build a school culture of
continuous improvement.
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I ask teachers to participate in reviewing
management practices.
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When a teacher brings up a classroom problem, we
solve the problem together.
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I discuss the school’s academic goals with teachers
at faculty meetings.
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School Questionnaire
Regarding your school, who has a considerable responsibility for the following tasks?
(Please select as many boxes as appropriate in each row.)
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
Principal
Teachers
School-level
governing board
Local education
agency
State education
agency
U.S. Dept.
of
Education
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School Questionnaire
Choosing which textbooks are used
Determining course content
Deciding which courses are offered
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School Questionnaire
How often are the following factors considered when students are admitted to your school?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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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Never
Sometimes
Always
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School Questionnaire
Is your school a public or a private school?
(Please select one response.)
A public school
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A private school
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School Questionnaire
What kind of organization runs your school?
(Please select one response.)
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A church or other religious organization
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Another not-for-profit organization
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A for-profit organization
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School Questionnaire
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.)
%
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Government (includes local, state and federal)
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Tuition, student fees or school charges paid by parents
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Benefactors, donations, bequests, sponsorships, parent fundraising
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Other
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School Questionnaire
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
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A lack of educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT equipment,
library or laboratory material).
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Inadequate or poor quality educational material (e.g.,
textbooks, IT equipment, library or laboratory material).
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A lack of physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds,
heating/cooling, lighting and PA system).
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Inadequate or poor quality physical infrastructure (e.g.,
building, grounds, heating/cooling, lighting and PA system).
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A lack of teaching staff.
Inadequate or poorly qualified teaching staff.
A lack of assisting staff.
Inadequate or poorly qualified assisting staff.
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School Questionnaire
Teaching Staff
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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.)
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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Full-time
Part-time
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School Questionnaire
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
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Science teachers fully certified by the state in their main assignment
field
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Science teachers with at least a bachelor's degree with a major in
science
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Science teachers in TOTAL
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School Questionnaire
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).)
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All teaching staff at your school
0%
100%
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Science teaching staff at your
school
0%
100%
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School Questionnaire
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.
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Our school invites specialists to conduct in-service training for
teachers.
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Our school organizes in-service workshops which deal with specific
issues that our school faces.
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Our school organizes in-service workshops for specific groups of
teachers (e.g., newly appointed teachers).
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School Questionnaire
Assessment and Evaluation
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School Questionnaire
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.)
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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Yes
No
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School Questionnaire
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.
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
Never
1-2 times a year
3-5 times a year
Monthly
More than once
a month
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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.
To guide students' learning
Standardized tests
Teacher-developed tests
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To guide students' learning ( SC035Q01NB01 )
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Yes
No
To guide students' learning ( SC035Q01NA01 )
Select...
Yes
No
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To inform parents about their child’s progress
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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
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To make decisions about students’ retention or promotion
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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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No
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To group students for instructional purposes
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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
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To compare the school to district, state, or national performance ( SC035Q05TB01 )
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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
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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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No
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To make judgments about teachers’ effectiveness
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To make judgments about teachers’ effectiveness ( SC035Q07TB01 )
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Yes
No
To make judgments about teachers’ effectiveness ( SC035Q07TA01 )
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No
To identify aspects of instruction or the curriculum that
could be improved
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To identify aspects of instruction or the curriculum that could be improved ( SC035Q08TB01 )
Select...
Yes
No
To identify aspects of instruction or the curriculum that could be improved ( SC035Q08TA01 )
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Yes
No
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To adapt teaching to the students' needs
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To adapt teaching to the students' needs ( SC035Q09NB01 )
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Yes
No
To adapt teaching to the students' needs ( SC035Q09NA01 )
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No
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To compare the school with other schools
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To compare the school with other schools ( SC035Q10TB01 )
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No
To compare the school with other schools ( SC035Q10TA01 )
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No
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To award certificates to students
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To award certificates to students ( SC035Q11NB01 )
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No
To award certificates to students ( SC035Q11NA01 )
Select...
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School Questionnaire
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.)
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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No
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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
SC 037Q01TA01
SC 037Q01TA02
SC 037Q01TA03
SC 037Q02TA01
SC 037Q02TA02
SC 037Q02TA03
SC 037Q03TA01
SC 037Q03TA02
SC 037Q03TA03
SC 037Q04TA01
SC 037Q04TA02
SC 037Q04TA03
Systematic recording of data such as teacher or student
attendance and professional development
SC 037Q05NA01
SC 037Q05NA02
SC 037Q05NA03
Systematic recording of student test results and
graduation rates
SC 037Q06NA01
SC 037Q06NA02
SC 037Q06NA03
Seeking written feedback from students (e.g. regarding
SC 037Q07TA01
SC 037Q07TA02
SC 037Q07TA03
Internal evaluation / Self-evaluation
External evaluation
Written specification of the school’s curricular profile and
educational goals
Written specification of student performance standards
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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)
SC 037Q08TA01
SC 037Q08TA02
SC 037Q08TA03
SC 037Q09TA01
SC 037Q09TA02
SC 037Q09TA03
SC 037Q10NA01
SC 037Q10NA02
SC 037Q10NA03
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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.
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
Yes
No, because results were
satisfactory
No, for other reasons
SC 040Q02NA01
SC 040Q02NA02
SC 040Q02NA03
SC 040Q03NA01
SC 040Q03NA02
SC 040Q03NA03
SC 040Q05NA01
SC 040Q05NA02
SC 040Q05NA03
SC 040Q11NA01
SC 040Q11NA02
SC 040Q11NA03
SC 040Q12NA01
SC 040Q12NA02
SC 040Q12NA03
SC 040Q15NA01
SC 040Q15NA02
SC 040Q15NA03
SC 040Q16NA01
SC 040Q16NA02
SC 040Q16NA03
SC 040Q17NA01
SC 040Q17NA02
SC 040Q17NA03
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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.
SC 041Q01NA01
SC 041Q01NA02
We used the data to plan specific action for school
development.
SC 041Q03NA01
SC 041Q03NA02
We used the data to plan specific action for the improvement
of teaching.
SC 041Q04NA01
SC 041Q04NA02
We put measures derived from the results of the external
evaluation into practice promptly.
SC 041Q05NA01
SC 041Q05NA02
The impetus triggered by the external evaluation
"disappeared" very quickly at our school.
SC 041Q06NA01
SC 041Q06NA02
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Targeted Groups
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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.)
Students are grouped by ability into different classes
Students are grouped by ability within their classes
For all subjects
For some subjects
Not for any subject
SC 042Q01TA01
SC 042Q01TA02
SC 042Q01TA03
SC 042Q02TA01
SC 042Q02TA02
SC 042Q02TA03
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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.)
SC 048Q01NA01
Students whose heritage language is
different from English
0%
100%
SC 048Q02NA01
Students with special needs
0%
100%
SC 048Q03NA01
Students from socioeconomically
disadvantaged homes
0%
100%
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School Climate
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In your school, to what extent is the learning of students hindered by the following phenomena?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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
Not at all
Very little
To some extent
A lot
SC 061Q01TA01
SC 061Q01TA02
SC 061Q01TA03
SC 061Q01TA04
SC 061Q02TA01
SC 061Q02TA02
SC 061Q02TA03
SC 061Q02TA04
SC 061Q03TA01
SC 061Q03TA02
SC 061Q03TA03
SC 061Q03TA04
SC 061Q04TA01
SC 061Q04TA02
SC 061Q04TA03
SC 061Q04TA04
SC 061Q05TA01
SC 061Q05TA02
SC 061Q05TA03
SC 061Q05TA04
SC 061Q06TA01
SC 061Q06TA02
SC 061Q06TA03
SC 061Q06TA04
SC 061Q07TA01
SC 061Q07TA02
SC 061Q07TA03
SC 061Q07TA04
SC 061Q08TA01
SC 061Q08TA02
SC 061Q08TA03
SC 061Q08TA04
SC 061Q09TA01
SC 061Q09TA02
SC 061Q09TA03
SC 061Q09TA04
SC 061Q10TA01
SC 061Q10TA02
SC 061Q10TA03
SC 061Q10TA04
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Do the following statements about parental involvement apply to your school?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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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Yes
No
SC 063Q02NA01
SC 063Q02NA02
SC 063Q03NA01
SC 063Q03NA02
SC 063Q04NA01
SC 063Q04NA02
SC 063Q06NA01
SC 063Q06NA02
SC 063Q07NA01
SC 063Q07NA02
SC 063Q09NA01
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School Questionnaire
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)
SC 064Q01TA01
0%
100%
SC 064Q02TA01
0%
100%
SC 064Q03TA01
0%
100%
SC 064Q04NA01
0%
100%
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Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!
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PISA 2015 Main Study
Teacher Questionnaire
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Teacher 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
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Background Information
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Are you female or male?
(Please select one response.)
TC 001Q01NA01
Female
TC 001Q01NA02
Male
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How old are you?
(Please move the slider to the appropriate number of years.)
TC 002Q01NA01
20
years or younger
70
years or older
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What is your employment status as a teacher at this school?
(Please select one response.)
TC 004Q01NA01
Permanent employment (an ongoing contract with no fixed
end-point before the age of retirement)
TC 004Q01NA02
Fixed-term contract for a period of more than 1 school year
TC 004Q01NA03
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.)
My employment status at this school
All my teaching employments together
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)
TC 005Q01NA01
TC 005Q01NA02
TC 005Q01NA03
TC 005Q01NA04
TC 005Q02NA01
TC 005Q02NA02
TC 005Q02NA03
TC 005Q02NA04
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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.)
TC 006Q01NA01
1
school
20
schools or more
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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).)
TC 007Q01NA01
Year(s) working as a teacher at this
school
0
years
50
years or more
TC 007Q02NA01
Year(s) working as a teacher in total
0
years
50
years or more
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Your Initial Education and Professional Development
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What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
(Please select one response.)
TC 012Q01NA01
High school and/or some college
courses
TC 012Q01NA02
Associate's degree
TC 012Q01NA03
Bachelor's degree
TC 012Q01NA04
Master's degree
TC 012Q01NA05
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.)
TC 013Q01NA01
Yes
TC 013Q01NA02
No
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Did you complete a teacher education or training program?
(Please select one response.)
Yes
No
TC 014Q01NA01
TC 014Q01NA02
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How did you receive your teaching qualifications?
(Please select one response.)
TC 015Q01NA01
I attended a standard teacher education or training program at an
educational institution.
TC 015Q01NA02
I attended an in-service teacher education or training program.
TC 015Q01NA03
I attended a work based teacher education or training program.
TC 015Q01NA04
I attended training in another pedagogical profession.
TC 015Q01NA05
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.
Reading, writing and literature
Included in my teacher education or training
program or other professional qualification
I teach it to the 10th grade in the current school
year
TC 018Q01NA01
TC 018Q01NB01
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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
TC 018Q02NA01
TC 018Q02NB01
TC 018Q03NA01
TC 018Q03NB01
TC 018Q04NA01
TC 018Q04NB01
TC 018Q05NA01
TC 018Q05NB01
TC 018Q06NA01
TC 018Q06NB01
TC 018Q07NA01
TC 018Q07NB01
TC 018Q08NA01
TC 018Q08NB01
TC 018Q09NA01
TC 018Q09NB01
TC 018Q10NA01
TC 018Q10NB01
TC 018Q11NA01
TC 018Q11NB01
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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.)
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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Yes
No
TC 020Q01NA01
TC 020Q01NA02
TC 020Q02NA01
TC 020Q02NA02
TC 020Q03NA01
TC 020Q03NA02
TC 020Q04NA01
TC 020Q04NA02
TC 020Q05NA01
TC 020Q05NA02
TC 020Q06NA01
TC 020Q06NA02
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Are you required to take part in professional development activities?
(Please select one response.)
Yes
No
TC 021Q01NA01
TC 021Q01NA02
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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
TC 045Q01NA01
TC 045Q01NB01
TC 045Q02NA01
TC 045Q02NB01
TC 045Q03NA01
TC 045Q03NB01
TC 045Q04NA01
TC 045Q04NB01
TC 045Q05NA01
TC 045Q05NB01
TC 045Q06NA01
TC 045Q06NB01
TC 045Q07NA01
TC 045Q07NB01
TC 045Q08NA01
TC 045Q08NB01
TC 045Q09NA01
TC 045Q09NB01
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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TC 045Q09NA01
TC 045Q09NB01
TC 045Q10NA01
TC 045Q10NB01
TC 045Q11NA01
TC 045Q11NB01
TC 045Q12NA01
TC 045Q12NB01
TC 045Q13NA01
TC 045Q13NB01
TC 045Q14NA01
TC 045Q14NB01
TC 045Q15NA01
TC 045Q15NB01
Teacher Questionnaire
Your School
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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
TC 028Q01NA01
TC 028Q01NA02
TC 028Q01NA03
TC 028Q01NA04
TC 028Q02NA01
TC 028Q02NA02
TC 028Q02NA03
TC 028Q02NA04
TC 028Q03NA01
TC 028Q03NA02
TC 028Q03NA03
TC 028Q03NA04
TC 028Q04NA01
TC 028Q04NA02
TC 028Q04NA03
TC 028Q04NA04
A lack of educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT equipment, library or
laboratory material).
TC 028Q05NA01
TC 028Q05NA02
TC 028Q05NA03
TC 028Q05NA04
Inadequate or poor quality educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT
equipment, library or laboratory material).
TC 028Q06NA01
TC 028Q06NA02
TC 028Q06NA03
TC 028Q06NA04
A lack of physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds, heating/cooling,
lighting and PA system).
TC 028Q07NA01
TC 028Q07NA02
TC 028Q07NA03
TC 028Q07NA04
Inadequate or poor quality physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds,
heating/cooling, lighting and PA system).
TC 028Q08NA01
TC 028Q08NA02
TC 028Q08NA03
TC 028Q08NA04
A lack of teaching staff.
Inadequate or poorly qualified teaching staff.
A lack of assisting staff.
Inadequate or poorly qualified assisting staff.
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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
TC 060Q02NA01
TC 060Q02NA02
TC 060Q02NA03
TC 060Q02NA04
TC 060Q04NA01
TC 060Q04NA02
TC 060Q04NA03
TC 060Q04NA04
TC 060Q06NA01
TC 060Q06NA02
TC 060Q06NA03
TC 060Q06NA04
TC 060Q07NA01
TC 060Q07NA02
TC 060Q07NA03
TC 060Q07NA04
TC 060Q09NA01
TC 060Q09NA02
TC 060Q09NA03
TC 060Q09NA04
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
TC 046Q01NA01
TC 046Q01NA02
TC 046Q01NA03
TC 046Q01NA04
TC 046Q01NA05
TC 046Q01NA06
Observe other teachers’ classes and provide
feedback
TC 046Q02NA01
TC 046Q02NA02
TC 046Q02NA03
TC 046Q02NA04
TC 046Q02NA05
TC 046Q02NA06
Engage in joint activities across different classes
and age groups (e.g., projects)
TC 046Q03NA01
TC 046Q03NA02
TC 046Q03NA03
TC 046Q03NA04
TC 046Q03NA05
TC 046Q03NA06
TC 046Q04NA01
TC 046Q04NA02
TC 046Q04NA03
TC 046Q04NA04
TC 046Q04NA05
TC 046Q04NA06
TC 046Q05NA01
TC 046Q05NA02
TC 046Q05NA03
TC 046Q05NA04
TC 046Q05NA05
TC 046Q05NA06
TC 046Q06NA01
TC 046Q06NA02
TC 046Q06NA03
TC 046Q06NA04
TC 046Q06NA05
TC 046Q06NA06
TC 046Q07NA01
TC 046Q07NA02
TC 046Q07NA03
TC 046Q07NA04
TC 046Q07NA05
TC 046Q07NA06
TC 046Q08NA01
TC 046Q08NA02
TC 046Q08NA03
TC 046Q08NA04
TC 046Q08NA05
TC 046Q08NA06
Teach jointly as a team in the same class
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.)
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.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
TC 026Q01NA01
TC 026Q01NA02
TC 026Q01NA03
TC 026Q01NA04
TC 026Q02NA01
TC 026Q02NA02
TC 026Q02NA03
TC 026Q02NA04
TC 026Q04NA01
TC 026Q04NA02
TC 026Q04NA03
TC 026Q04NA04
TC 026Q05NA01
TC 026Q05NA02
TC 026Q05NA03
TC 026Q05NA04
TC 026Q06NA01
TC 026Q06NA02
TC 026Q06NA03
TC 026Q06NA04
TC 026Q07NA01
TC 026Q07NA02
TC 026Q07NA03
TC 026Q07NA04
TC 026Q09NA01
TC 026Q09NA02
TC 026Q09NA03
TC 026Q09NA04
TC 026Q10NA01
TC 026Q10NA02
TC 026Q10NA03
TC 026Q10NA04
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Teaching Practices
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How often do you assign the following activities to your students?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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
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
TC 048Q01NA01
TC 048Q01NA02
TC 048Q01NA03
TC 048Q01NA04
TC 048Q01NA05
TC 048Q01NA06
TC 048Q02NA01
TC 048Q02NA02
TC 048Q02NA03
TC 048Q02NA04
TC 048Q02NA05
TC 048Q02NA06
TC 048Q03NA01
TC 048Q03NA02
TC 048Q03NA03
TC 048Q03NA04
TC 048Q03NA05
TC 048Q03NA06
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How often do you use the following to grade students´ team collaboration activities?
(Please select one response in each row.)
No grades
Individual grades for individual performance
Collective grades for a group product
Collective grades for individual contributions
Individual grades for a group product
Never or almost
never
Sometimes
Often
Always or almost
always
TC 051Q01NA01
TC 051Q01NA02
TC 051Q01NA03
TC 051Q01NA04
TC 051Q02NA01
TC 051Q02NA02
TC 051Q02NA03
TC 051Q02NA04
TC 051Q03NA01
TC 051Q03NA02
TC 051Q03NA03
TC 051Q03NA04
TC 051Q04NA01
TC 051Q04NA02
TC 051Q04NA03
TC 051Q04NA04
TC 051Q05NA01
TC 051Q05NA02
TC 051Q05NA03
TC 051Q05NA04
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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
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TC 052Q01NA03
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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
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TC 053Q01NA02
TC 053Q01NA03
TC 053Q01NA04
TC 053Q02NA01
TC 053Q02NA02
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TC 053Q03NA04
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.
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.
Never or almost
never
Some lessons
Most lessons
Every lesson or
almost every lesson
TC 054Q01NA01
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TC 054Q07NA03
TC 054Q07NA04
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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.
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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Not at all
Very little
To some extent
To a large extent
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I base grades on standardized tests mandated by national, state or district
authorities (e.g., the test in your state).
TC 055Q13NA01
TC 055Q13NA02
TC 055Q13NA03
TC 055Q13NA04
I base grades on non-mandatory, publicly or commercially available
standardized tests (e.g., SAT).
TC 055Q14NA01
TC 055Q14NA02
TC 055Q14NA03
TC 055Q14NA04
I consider the degree to which the student participates in the class.
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Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!
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PISA 2015 Main Study
Science Teacher Questionnaire
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Science Teacher 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
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Background Information
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Are you female or male?
(Please select one response.)
TC 001Q01NA01
Female
TC 001Q01NA02
Male
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How old are you?
(Please move the slider to the appropriate number of years.)
TC 002Q01NA01
20
years or younger
70
years or older
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Science Teacher Questionnaire
What is your employment status as a teacher at this school?
(Please select one response.)
TC 004Q01NA01
Permanent employment (an ongoing contract with no fixed
end-point before the age of retirement)
TC 004Q01NA02
Fixed-term contract for a period of more than 1 school year
TC 004Q01NA03
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.)
My employment status at this school
All my teaching employments together
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)
TC 005Q01NA01
TC 005Q01NA02
TC 005Q01NA03
TC 005Q01NA04
TC 005Q02NA01
TC 005Q02NA02
TC 005Q02NA03
TC 005Q02NA04
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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.)
TC 006Q01NA01
1
school
20
schools or more
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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).)
TC 007Q01NA01
Year(s) working as a teacher at this
school
0
years
50
years or more
TC 007Q02NA01
Year(s) working as a teacher in total
0
years
50
years or more
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Your Initial Education and Professional Development
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What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
(Please select one response.)
TC 012Q01NA01
High school and/or some college
courses
TC 012Q01NA02
Associate's degree
TC 012Q01NA03
Bachelor's degree
TC 012Q01NA04
Master's degree
TC 012Q01NA05
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.)
TC 013Q01NA01
Yes
TC 013Q01NA02
No
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Did you complete a teacher education or training program?
(Please select one response.)
Yes
No
TC 014Q01NA01
TC 014Q01NA02
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How did you receive your teaching qualifications?
(Please select one response.)
TC 015Q01NA01
I attended a standard teacher education or training program at an
educational institution.
TC 015Q01NA02
I attended an in-service teacher education or training program.
TC 015Q01NA03
I attended a work based teacher education or training program.
TC 015Q01NA04
I attended training in another pedagogical profession.
TC 015Q01NA05
Other
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Science Teacher Questionnaire
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.
Reading, writing and literature
Included in my teacher education or training
program or other professional qualification
I teach it to the 10th grade in the current school
year
TC 018Q01NA01
TC 018Q01NB01
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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
TC 018Q02NA01
TC 018Q02NB01
TC 018Q03NA01
TC 018Q03NB01
TC 018Q04NA01
TC 018Q04NB01
TC 018Q05NA01
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TC 018Q06NA01
TC 018Q06NB01
TC 018Q07NA01
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TC 018Q08NA01
TC 018Q08NB01
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TC 018Q11NB01
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Science Teacher Questionnaire
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
TC 029Q01NA01
TC 029Q02NA01
TC 029Q03NA01
TC 029Q04NA01
Other topics
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Science Teacher Questionnaire
During the last 12 months, did you participate in any of the following activities?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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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Yes
No
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Science Teacher Questionnaire
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
TC 030Q01NA01
TC 030Q02NA01
TC 030Q03NA01
TC 030Q04NA01
Other topics
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Are you required to take part in professional development activities?
(Please select one response.)
Yes
No
TC 021Q01NA01
TC 021Q01NA02
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Your School
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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
TC 028Q01NA01
TC 028Q01NA02
TC 028Q01NA03
TC 028Q01NA04
TC 028Q02NA01
TC 028Q02NA02
TC 028Q02NA03
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TC 028Q03NA01
TC 028Q03NA02
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TC 028Q03NA04
TC 028Q04NA01
TC 028Q04NA02
TC 028Q04NA03
TC 028Q04NA04
A lack of educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT equipment, library or
laboratory material).
TC 028Q05NA01
TC 028Q05NA02
TC 028Q05NA03
TC 028Q05NA04
Inadequate or poor quality educational material (e.g., textbooks, IT
equipment, library or laboratory material).
TC 028Q06NA01
TC 028Q06NA02
TC 028Q06NA03
TC 028Q06NA04
A lack of physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds, heating/cooling,
lighting and PA system).
TC 028Q07NA01
TC 028Q07NA02
TC 028Q07NA03
TC 028Q07NA04
Inadequate or poor quality physical infrastructure (e.g., building, grounds,
heating/cooling, lighting and PA system).
TC 028Q08NA01
TC 028Q08NA02
TC 028Q08NA03
TC 028Q08NA04
A lack of teaching staff.
Inadequate or poorly qualified teaching staff.
A lack of assisting staff.
Inadequate or poorly qualified assisting staff.
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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
TC 039Q01NA01
TC 039Q01NA02
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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.)
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
No emphasis
Very little emphasis
Some emphasis
A lot of emphasis
TC 041Q01NA01
TC 041Q01NA02
TC 041Q01NA03
TC 041Q01NA04
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TC 041Q07NA02
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TC 041Q08NA03
TC 041Q08NA04
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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.)
TC 043Q01NA01
Yes
TC 043Q01NA02
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.
TC 031Q04NA01
TC 031Q04NA02
TC 031Q04NA03
TC 031Q04NA04
It is natural for us to cooperate on what homework to give to our
students.
TC 031Q07NA01
TC 031Q07NA02
TC 031Q07NA03
TC 031Q07NA04
TC 031Q11NA01
TC 031Q11NA02
TC 031Q11NA03
TC 031Q11NA04
TC 031Q13NA01
TC 031Q13NA02
TC 031Q13NA03
TC 031Q13NA04
TC 031Q14NA01
TC 031Q14NA02
TC 031Q14NA03
TC 031Q14NA04
TC 031Q15NA01
TC 031Q15NA02
TC 031Q15NA03
TC 031Q15NA04
TC 031Q18NA01
TC 031Q18NA02
TC 031Q18NA03
TC 031Q18NA04
TC 031Q20NA01
TC 031Q20NA02
TC 031Q20NA03
TC 031Q20NA04
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.)
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.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
TC 026Q01NA01
TC 026Q01NA02
TC 026Q01NA03
TC 026Q01NA04
TC 026Q02NA01
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TC 026Q02NA03
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TC 026Q04NA01
TC 026Q04NA02
TC 026Q04NA03
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TC 026Q05NA01
TC 026Q05NA02
TC 026Q05NA03
TC 026Q05NA04
TC 026Q06NA01
TC 026Q06NA02
TC 026Q06NA03
TC 026Q06NA04
TC 026Q07NA01
TC 026Q07NA02
TC 026Q07NA03
TC 026Q07NA04
TC 026Q09NA01
TC 026Q09NA02
TC 026Q09NA03
TC 026Q09NA04
TC 026Q10NA01
TC 026Q10NA02
TC 026Q10NA03
TC 026Q10NA04
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Science Teaching Practices
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How often do these things happen in your science classes?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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.
Never or almost never
Some classes
Many classes
Every class or almost
every class
TC 037Q01NA01
TC 037Q01NA02
TC 037Q01NA03
TC 037Q01NA04
TC 037Q02NA01
TC 037Q02NA02
TC 037Q02NA03
TC 037Q02NA04
TC 037Q03NA01
TC 037Q03NA02
TC 037Q03NA03
TC 037Q03NA04
TC 037Q04NA01
TC 037Q04NA02
TC 037Q04NA03
TC 037Q04NA04
TC 037Q05NA01
TC 037Q05NA02
TC 037Q05NA03
TC 037Q05NA04
TC 037Q06NA01
TC 037Q06NA02
TC 037Q06NA03
TC 037Q06NA04
TC 037Q07NA01
TC 037Q07NA02
TC 037Q07NA03
TC 037Q07NA04
TC 037Q08NA01
TC 037Q08NA02
TC 037Q08NA03
TC 037Q08NA04
TC 037Q09NA01
TC 037Q09NA02
TC 037Q09NA03
TC 037Q09NA04
TC 037Q10NA01
TC 037Q10NA02
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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.
TC 037Q10NA01
TC 037Q10NA02
TC 037Q10NA03
TC 037Q10NA04
TC 037Q11NA01
TC 037Q11NA02
TC 037Q11NA03
TC 037Q11NA04
TC 037Q12NA01
TC 037Q12NA02
TC 037Q12NA03
TC 037Q12NA04
TC 037Q13NA01
TC 037Q13NA02
TC 037Q13NA03
TC 037Q13NA04
TC 037Q14NA01
TC 037Q14NA02
TC 037Q14NA03
TC 037Q14NA04
TC 037Q15NA01
TC 037Q15NA02
TC 037Q15NA03
TC 037Q15NA04
TC 037Q16NA01
TC 037Q16NA02
TC 037Q16NA03
TC 037Q16NA04
TC 037Q17NA01
TC 037Q17NA02
TC 037Q17NA03
TC 037Q17NA04
TC 037Q18NA01
TC 037Q18NA02
TC 037Q18NA03
TC 037Q18NA04
TC 037Q19NA01
TC 037Q19NA02
TC 037Q19NA03
TC 037Q19NA04
TC 037Q20NA01
TC 037Q20NA02
TC 037Q20NA03
TC 037Q20NA04
TC 037Q21NA01
TC 037Q21NA02
TC 037Q21NA03
TC 037Q21NA04
TC 037Q22NA01
TC 037Q22NA02
TC 037Q22NA03
TC 037Q22NA04
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To what extent can (or could) you do the following?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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
Not at all
Very little
To some extent
To a large
extent
TC 033Q04NA01
TC 033Q04NA02
TC 033Q04NA03
TC 033Q04NA04
TC 033Q05NA01
TC 033Q05NA02
TC 033Q05NA03
TC 033Q05NA04
TC 033Q06NA01
TC 033Q06NA02
TC 033Q06NA03
TC 033Q06NA04
TC 033Q08NA01
TC 033Q08NA02
TC 033Q08NA03
TC 033Q08NA04
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Science Teacher Questionnaire
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.
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
Not at all
Very little
To some extent
To a large extent
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Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!
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PISA 2015 Main Study
Student Questionnaire
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Student Questionnaire
In this questionnaire you will find questions about the following topics:
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You, your family, and your home
How you think about your life
Your school
Your school schedule and learning time
Learning science in school
Your view on science
Please read each question carefully and answer as accurately as you can.
In this questionnaire, there are no right or wrong answers. Your answers should be the ones that are right for yourself.
You may ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to answer a question.
Some questions relate to science. Please think of all the different subjects and courses in your school that teach content related to science. Your school
might teach science in different subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, Earth and geology, space and astronomy, applied sciences and technology
(e.g., engineering, robotics), or your school teaches a general, integrated, or comprehensive science course (e.g., anatomy and physiology, biological
and physical science).
Please note that the forward button used to proceed to the next question is located at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. In some instances
you may need to scroll down to the bottom of your screen to access this forward button.
Your answers will be combined with answers from other students to calculate totals and averages. All information (or responses) you provide
may only be used for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by
law [Education Science Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002), 20 U.S. Code, Section 9573].
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a
valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0755. The time required to complete this
information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather
the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any suggestions for improving the form, or comments or concerns
regarding the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or the status of your individual submission of this form, please write to: Program for International Student
Assessment (PISA), National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W., Room 8122, Washington, D.C. 20006.
O.M.B. No. 1850-0755, Approval Expires 08/31/2016
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Student Questionnaire
You, Your Family, and Your Home
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Student Questionnaire
What grade are you in?
(Please select from the drop-down menu to answer the question.)
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Grade
Select...
Grade ( ST001Q01TA01 )
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7
8
9
10
11
12
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Student Questionnaire
When were you born?
(Please select the month, day, and year from the drop-down menus to answer the question.)
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Month
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Month ( ST003Q02TA01 )
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January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Day ( ST003Q01TA01 )
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Year
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Year ( ST003Q03TA01 )
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1998
1999
2000
2001
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Student Questionnaire
Are you female or male?
(Please select one response.)
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Female
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Male
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
ST005C 01TA01
She completed grade 12 (high school diploma or GED).
ST005C 01TA02
She completed grade 9.
ST005C 01TA03
She completed grade 6.
ST005C 01TA05
She did not complete grade 6.
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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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Yes
No
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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.)
ST007C 01TA01
He completed grade 12 (high school diploma or GED).
ST007C 01TA02
He completed grade 9.
ST007C 01TA03
He completed grade 6.
ST007C 01TA05
He did not complete grade 6.
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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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Yes
No
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Student Questionnaire
Which of the following are in your home?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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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Yes
No
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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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Student Questionnaire
How many of these are there at your home?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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)
None
One
Two
Three or more
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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0-10 books
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11-25 books
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26-100 books
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101-200 books
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201-500 books
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More than 500 books
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Student Questionnaire
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.
ST014Q01TA01
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.
ST014Q02TA01
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Student Questionnaire
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.
ST015Q01TA01
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.
ST015Q02TA01
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Student Questionnaire
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
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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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Student Questionnaire
In what country were you and your parents born?
(Please select one response in each column.)
United States*
Other country
You
Mother
Father
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* NOTE: The “United States” refers to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and U.S. military bases abroad.
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Student Questionnaire
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...
( 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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Student Questionnaire
What language do you speak at home most of the time?
(Please select one response.)
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English
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Spanish
ST022Q01TA03
Other language
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Student Questionnaire
How old were you when you started pre-school?
(Please choose from the drop-down menu to answer the question.)
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Years
Select...
Years ( ST125Q01NA01 )
Select...
1 year or younger
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years or older
I did not attend pre-school
I do not remember
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Student Questionnaire
How old were you when you started first grade?
(Please choose from the drop-down menu to answer the question.)
ST126Q01TA01
years old
Select...
years old ( ST126Q01TA01 )
Select...
3 or younger
4
5
6
7
8
9 or older
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Student Questionnaire
Have you ever repeated a grade?
(Please select one response in each row.)
In kindergarten
In grades 1-6
In grades 7-9
In grades 10-12
No, never
Yes, once
Yes, twice or more
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Student Questionnaire
How You Think About Your Life
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
ST016Q01NA01
0
not at all satisfied
10
completely satisfied
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Student Questionnaire
Which of the following do you expect to complete?
(Please select one response.)
ST111Q01TA01
Less than high school
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High school (high school diploma or GED)
Vocational or technical certificate (such as cosmetology or auto mechanics)
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Associate’s degree (2-year degree from a community college)
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Bachelor’s degree (4-year college degree)
Master’s degree or doctoral or professional degree such as medicine or law
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Student Questionnaire
What kind of job do you expect to have when you are about 30 years old?
ST114Q01TA01
Please type in the job title.
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Student Questionnaire
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
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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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Student Questionnaire
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
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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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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
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Student Questionnaire
Your School
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Student Questionnaire
To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about yourself?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
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Student Questionnaire
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
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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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Student Questionnaire
During the past 12 months, how often did you have the following experiences at school?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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.
Never or almost
never
A few times a
year
A few times a
month
Once a week
or more
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Student Questionnaire
During the past 12 months, how often have you had the following experiences in school?
(Please select one response in each row.)
Never or almost
never
A few times a year
A few times a
month
Once a week
or more
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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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Student Questionnaire
Your School Schedule and Learning Time
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Student Questionnaire
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):
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Number of class periods per week in mathematics:
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Number of class periods per week in science:
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
ST060Q01NA01
Number of ALL class periods
0
80
or more
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How many minutes, on average, are there in a class period?
(Please move the slider to the number of minutes per class period.)
ST061Q01NA01
Average minutes in a class period
0
120
or more
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Student Questionnaire
In the last two full weeks of school, how often did the following things occur?
(Please select one response in each row.)
I missed a whole school day.
I missed some classes.
I arrived late for school.
None
One or two times
Three or four times
Five or more times
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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Science
0
hours per week
30
hours per week or more
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Mathematics
0
hours per week
30
hours per week or more
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English
0
hours per week
30
hours per week or more
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Foreign language
0
hours per week
30
hours per week or more
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Other
0
hours per week
30
hours per week or more
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Student Questionnaire
This school year, on average, how many days do you attend physical education classes each week?
(Please select from the drop-down menu to answer the question.)
ST031Q01NA01
Select...
( ST031Q01NA01 )
Select...
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
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Student Questionnaire
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)
ST032Q01NA01
Select...
Moderate physical activities for a total of at least 60 minutes per day (e.g., walking, climbing stairs, riding a bike to school, skate boarding) (
ST032Q01NA01 )
Select...
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Vigorous physical activities for at least 20 minutes per day that made you sweat and breathe
hard (e.g., running, cycling, aerobics, soccer, skating, basketball)
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Select...
Vigorous physical activities for at least 20 minutes per day that made you sweat and breathe hard (e.g., running, cycling, aerobics, soccer,
skating, basketball) ( ST032Q02NA01 )
Select...
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
6 days
7 days
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Student Questionnaire
Learning Science in School
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Student Questionnaire
Which of the following science courses did you attend this school year or last school year?
(Please select all that apply in each row.)
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)
160
This year
Last year
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Student Questionnaire
To what extent can you choose the following for your science courses?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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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No, not at all
Yes, to a certain degree
Yes, I can choose
freely
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Student Questionnaire
How often do these things happen in your science classes?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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.
Every class
Most classes
Some classes
Never or hardly
ever
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Student Questionnaire
When learning science topics at school, how often do the following activities occur?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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.
Every class
Most classes
Some classes
Never or hardly
ever
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Student Questionnaire
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.
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What is the name of this science course?
(Please type in the name of the course.)
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Student Questionnaire
How often do these things happen in your science classes?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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.
Every class
Most classes
Some classes
Never or hardly
ever
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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.
Never or almost
never
Some classes
Many classes
Every class or almost
every class
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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.
Never or almost
never
Some classes
Many classes
Every class or almost
every class
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ST104Q01NA03
ST104Q01NA04
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Student Questionnaire
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
ST107Q01NA01
ST107Q01NA02
ST107Q01NA03
ST107Q01NA04
The teacher provides individual help when a student has difficulties
understanding a topic or task.
ST107Q02NA01
ST107Q02NA02
ST107Q02NA03
ST107Q02NA04
The teacher changes the structure of the lesson on a topic that most
students find difficult to understand.
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ST107Q03NA02
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ST107Q03NA04
The teacher adapts the lesson to my class’s needs and knowledge.
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Student Questionnaire
Your View on Science
169
Student Questionnaire
How informed are you about the following environmental issues?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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
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
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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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Improve
Stay about the
same
Get worse
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Student Questionnaire
How much do you disagree or agree with the statements about yourself below?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
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Student Questionnaire
To what extent are you interested in the following science topics?
(Please select one response in each row.)
Not
interested
Hardly
interested
Interested
Highly
interested
I don't know
what this is
ST095Q04NA01
ST095Q04NA02
ST095Q04NA03
ST095Q04NA04
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Motion and forces (e.g., velocity, friction, magnetic and
gravitational forces)
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Energy and its transformation (e.g., conservation, chemical
reactions)
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Biosphere (e.g., ecosystem services, sustainability)
The universe and its history
How science can help us prevent disease
173
Student Questionnaire
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
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What I learn in my science classes is important for me because I
need this for what I want to do later on.
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Studying science is worthwhile for me because what I learn will
improve my career prospects
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Many things I learn in my science subject(s) will help me to get a
job.
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Student Questionnaire
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
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ST129Q01TA04
Explain why earthquakes occur more frequently in some
areas than in others
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Identify the science question associated with the disposal of
garbage
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Predict how changes to an environment will affect the survival
of certain species
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Interpret the scientific information provided on the labels of
food items
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Discuss how new evidence can lead you to change your
understanding about the possibility of life on Mars
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ST129Q07TA04
Identify the better of two explanations for the formation of
acid rain
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Describe the role of antibiotics in the treatment of disease
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Student Questionnaire
How much do you disagree or agree with the statements below?
(Please select one response in each row.)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
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ST131Q04NA03
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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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Student Questionnaire
How often do you do these things?
(Please select one response in each row.)
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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Very often
Regularly
Sometimes
Never or hardly
ever
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ST146Q09NA02
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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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Yes
No
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Student Questionnaire
ST076Q11NA01
Exercise or practice a sport
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Student Questionnaire
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.)
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
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Yes
No
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ST078Q02NA02
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ST078Q03NA02
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ST078Q04NA02
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Student Questionnaire
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Exercise or practice a sport
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Student Questionnaire
Which best describes you?
(Please select one response.)
ST801A01NA01
I am Hispanic or Latino
ST801A01NA02
I am not Hispanic or Latino
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Student Questionnaire
Which of these categories best describes your race?
(Please select one or more responses.)
ST802A01NA01
White
ST802A02NA01
Black or African American
ST802A03NA01
Asian
ST802A04NA01
American Indian or Alaska Native
ST802A05NA01
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
183
Student Questionnaire
Thank you very much for your cooperation in completing this questionnaire!
184
Financial Student Questions
PISA 2015 Main Study
Financial Literacy Student Questions
185
Financial Student Questions
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?
(Please check one box in each row.)
Never or
hardly
ever
Once or
twice a
month
Once or
twice a
week
FQ001Q02
Almost
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?
FQ001Q11
(Please check only one box.)
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
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Financial Student Questions
Do you get money from any of these sources?
FQ001Q04
(Please check one box in each row.)
Yes
No
a) An allowance or spending money for regularly doing chores at home
1
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?
FQ001Q10
(Please check only one box.)
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.)
Yes
No
I don’t
know
what it is
a) Bank account
1
2
3
b) Pre-paid debit card
1
2
3
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Student Locator Questions
PISA 2015 Main Study
Student Locator Questions
188
Student Locator Questions
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.
Check here if you don't have an email
address.
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
1
1
Student Locator Questions
Q5
What is the name of a relative or close friend who will know how to contact
you within the next two years?
First
Q6
Middle
Last
What is this person’s email address?
Please write your complete email address on the line below.
Check here if you don't have an email
address.
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).
Q8
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.
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
2
1
Student Locator Questions
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
3
1
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