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pdfNATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
2019 and 2020
Appendix K3
NAEP 2019 School Questionnaires
OMB# 1850-0928 v.10
September 2018
Appendix F provides the library of possible items to be used in the NAEP 2019 and 2020
questionnaires. This appendix (Appendix K3) includes the final version of the NAEP 2019 School
questionnaires, as well as a summary of any minor, non-substantive, wording changes made as a
result of pilot and cognitive interview results and final reviews.
The confidentiality citation has been updated in September 2018. The school administrator log-in
screen will reflect the new confidentiality citation, as reflected in Part A.
Abbreviation Key
NIES: National Indian Education Study
The items presented in this appendix are those to be used in the digitally based assessments. Some of the
questionnaires will also be administered in paper based assessments. Adaptations to the item-level directions
may be made, as appropriate (for example, “select one answer choice on each row” in DBA would become
“fill in one oval on each line” in PBA).
Contents
School Questionnaires
School Administrator Questionnaire Login Screens
5
Appendix K-3a: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4 Core
6
Appendix K-3b: Operational Grade 4 Core
19
Appendix K-3c: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 4 Core
31
Appendix K-3d: Pilot Grade 4 Core
45
Appendix K-3e: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 8 Core
58
Appendix K-3f: Operational Grade 8 Core
71
Appendix K-3g: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 8 Core
83
Appendix K-3h: Pilot Grade 8 Core
97
Appendix K-3i: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 12 Core
110
Appendix K-3j: Operational Grade 12 Core
123
Appendix K-3k: Summary of Changes Operational Grades 4, 8, & 12 Charter
School
136
Appendix K-3l: Operational Grades 4, 8, & 12 Charter School
139
Appendix K-3m: Summary of Changes Pilot Grades 4, 8, & 12 Charter School
143
Appendix K-3n: Pilot Grades 4, 8, & 12 Charter School
148
Appendix K-3o: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4 Reading
153
Appendix K-3p: Operational Grade 4 Reading
158
Appendix K-3q: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 4 Reading
163
Appendix K-3r: Pilot Grade 4 Reading
169
Appendix K-3s: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 8 Reading
175
Appendix K-3t: Operational Grade 8 Reading
180
Appendix K-3u: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 8 Reading
185
Appendix K-3v: Pilot Grade 8 Reading
191
Appendix K-3w: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 12 Reading
197
Appendix K-3x: Operational Grade 12 Reading
203
Appendix K-3y: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4 Mathematics
209
Appendix K-3z: Operational Grade 4 Mathematics
214
Appendix K-3aa: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics
219
Appendix K-3ab: Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics
225
Appendix K-3ac: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 8 Mathematics
231
Appendix K-3ad: Operational Grade 8 Mathematics
237
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Appendix K-3ae: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics
242
Appendix K-3af: Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics
248
Appendix K-3ag: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 12 Mathematics
254
Appendix K-3ah: Operational Grade 12 Mathematics
262
Appendix K-3ai: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4 Science
271
Appendix K-3aj: Operational Grade 4 Science
276
Appendix K-3ak: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 8 Science
282
Appendix K-3al: Operational Grade 8 Science
287
Appendix K-3am: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 12 Science
293
Appendix K-3an: Operational Grade 12 Science
299
Appendix K-3ao: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4 NIES
307
Appendix K-3ap: Operational Grade 4 NIES
314
Appendix K-3aq: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 8 NIES
326
Appendix K-3ar: Operational Grade 8 NIES
334
Appendix K-3as: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4, 8, & 12 Giving
Back
347
Appendix K-3at: Operational Grade 4, 8, & 12 Giving Back
349
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School Administrator Questionnaire Login Screens
5
Appendix K-3a: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4 Core
6
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
N/A
Issue: Gender
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
7
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
8
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
9
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
NC
Due to
content
overlap with
student
questionnaire
content and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
Rationale
Issue: School Climate
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
10
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
NC
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
NC
N/A
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
Rationale
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
11
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
Due to a lack
of response
variability and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low
sub-item c.
was dropped.
Issue: School Climate
12
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
13
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
Issue: School Climate
N/A
D
N/A
D
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
N/A
14
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
(2018 Grade 4)
R
(2018 Grade 4)
Issue: Technology Use
Rationale
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
15
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
R
NC
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
16
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
R
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
Issue: Technology Use
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
17
2019 Operational Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
(2018 Grade 4)
Issue: Technology Use
N/A
D
N/A
D
(2018 Grade 4)
Rationale
administratio
ns.
N/A
Due to a lack
of a clear
relationship
to
achievement
and low
response
variability,
this item was
dropped.
Due to a lack
of a clear
relationship
to
achievement
and low
response
variability,
this item was
dropped.
(2018 Grade 4)
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Appendix K-3b: Operational Grade 4 Core
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1. What is your sex?
A Male
B Female
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2. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
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3. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
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4. Please identify the organization(s) listed below to which your school is most
closely affiliated. Select all squares that apply.
A American Association of Christian Schools
B Association of Christian Schools International
C Christian Schools International
D National Association of Episcopal Schools
E National Association of Independent Schools
F National Catholic Educational Association
G National Society of Hebrew Day Schools
H The Association of Boarding Schools
I Not affiliated with any organization
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5. What is the current enrollment in your school?
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6. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
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7. Approximately what percentage of fourth-graders in your school is new this year?
%
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8. About what percentage of this year’s fourth-graders was held back and is repeating
fourth grade?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
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9. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school
enrolled after the first day of school?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
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10. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school left
before the end of the school year?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
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11. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
23
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12. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
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13. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
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14. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
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15. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
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16. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. English-as-asecond-language
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
d. Special
education
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
None
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
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A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241922
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
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A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
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17. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25
25
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18. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians
who do each of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences
Not
applicable
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
Over 50%
A
B
C
D
E
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A
B
C
D
E
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For all teacher counts entered in this item:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Regular
•
Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art, music,
physical education)
•
Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
•
Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
•
Student teachers
•
Short-term substitute teachers
•
Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
19. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time
Full-time teachers
b. Part-time
Part-time teachers
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20. Does your school, district, or diocese offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No
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21. In this school year, which of the following types of computers or other digital
devices are available in your school for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A Desktop computers
B Laptop computers (including Chromebooks)
C Tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
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22. What is the average age of the desktop computers in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
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23. In your school, where are desktop computers available for students to work? Select
all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
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24. What is the total number of laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available
for students in your school? Enter the number of laptop computers.
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25. What is the average age of the laptop computers (including Chromebooks) in your
school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
28
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26. In your school, where are laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available for
students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
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27. What is the total number of tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students in your school? Enter the number of tablets.
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28. What is the average age of the tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
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29. In your school, where are tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
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30. In your school, is there a wireless Internet connection that students can use for
schoolwork?
A Yes, everywhere or almost everywhere in the school.
B Yes, in some areas of the school.
C No
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Appendix K-3c: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 4 Core
31
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
A
N/A
NC
This item was
added to
provide
additional
contextual
information.
N/A
NC
N/A
Issue: Gender
(2017 Grade 4)
Rationale
Issue: School Climate
(2017 Grade 4)
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 1
32
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
The response
format was
changed to
match other
similar items
in the
questionnaire
and reduce
school
administrator
burden.
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
NC
(2017 Grade 4)
The response
option “None
of the Above”
was removed.
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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33
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
Issue: School Climate
N/A
D
N/A
D
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 3
N/A
34
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
D
N/A
(2017 Grade 4)
NC
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
Rationale
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
Issue: School Climate
NC
No content
change was
made but the
skip pattern
directions
have been
removed due
to the
transition to
DBA.
NC
No content
change was
made but the
skip pattern
directions
have been
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
N/A
D
(2017 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 5
Rationale
removed due
to the
transition to
DBA.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
36
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
Due to a lack
of clear
relationship
to
achievement
and to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
sub-item C
was dropped.
N/A
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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37
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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38
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: School Climate
N/A
D
N/A
D
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 8
Rationale
This item was
revised to
include
“diocese” as a
source of
tenure.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
39
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
D
N/A
NC
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
Rationale
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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40
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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41
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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42
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
N/A
D
N/A
D
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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43
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
A
N/A
Rationale
This item was
added to
provide
additional
contextual
information.
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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Appendix K-3d: Pilot Grade 4 Core
45
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1. What is your sex?
A Male
B Female
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2. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
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3. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
L Other (Please specify):
47
VH720977
4. Please identify the organization(s) listed below to which your school is most
closely affiliated. Select all squares that apply.
A American Association of Christian Schools
B Association of Christian Schools International
C Christian Schools International
D National Association of Episcopal Schools
E National Association of Independent Schools
F National Catholic Educational Association
G National Society of Hebrew Day Schools
H The Association of Boarding Schools
I Other (Please specify):
J Not affiliated with any organization
VH253912
5. What is the current enrollment in your school?
VH240208
6. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
48
VH892141
7. Approximately what percentage of fourth-graders in your school is new this year?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
VH240213
8. About what percentage of this year’s fourth-graders was held back and is repeating
fourth grade?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
VH240212
9. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
49
VH812914
10. Are the following factors considered when students are admitted to your
school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Student’s record of academic performance
b. Student’s scores on an admission test
c. Recommendation of the students’ prior
schools
d. Parents’ agreement with the instructional
or religious philosophy of the school
e. Whether the student requires a special
program
f. Whether the student is interested in a
special program
g. Preference given to family members of
current or former students
h. Residence in a particular area
i. Qualitative information obtained from the
student (e.g., student essays or interviews)
j. Other (please specify):
Yes
No
A
B
VH812915
A
B
VH812917
A
B
VH812918
A
B
VH812919
A
B
VH812920
A
B
VH858971
A
B
VH812921
A
B
VH812922
A
B
VH812923
A
B
VH812924
VH240215
11. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
VH240216
12. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
50
VH240218
13. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
VH240219
14. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
51
VH241920
15. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. English-as-asecond-language
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
d. Special
education
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
None
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241931
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241922
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241924
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241925
VH240220
16. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25
52
VH241938
17. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians
who do each of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences
Not
applicable
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
Over 50%
A
B
C
D
E
VH241940
A
B
C
D
E
VH241939
VH253959
For all teacher counts entered in this item:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Regular
•
Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art, music,
physical education)
•
Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
•
Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
•
Student teachers
•
Short-term substitute teachers
•
Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
18. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time
Full-time teachers
b. Part-time
Part-time teachers
53
VH547401
19. Does your school, district, or diocese offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No
VH591899
20. In this school year, which of the following types of computers or other digital
devices are available in your school for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A Desktop computers
B Laptop computers (including Chromebooks)
C Tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
D Other digital devices (Please specify):
VH587116
21. What is the average age of the desktop computers in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
54
VH342882
22. In your school, where are desktop computers available for students to work? Select
all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify):
VH587118
23. What is the total number of laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available
for students in your school? Enter the number of laptop computers.
VH587129
24. What is the average age of the laptop computers (including Chromebooks) in your
school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
55
VH587122
25. In your school, where are laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available for
students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
G Other (Please specify):
VH311502
26. What is the total number of tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students in your school? Enter the number of tablets.
VH587138
27. What is the average age of the tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
56
VH587131
28. In your school, where are tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
G Other (Please specify):
VH617371
29. In your school, is there a wireless Internet connection that students can use for
schoolwork?
A Yes, everywhere or almost everywhere in the school.
B Yes, in some areas of the school.
C No
57
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58
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
N/A
Issue: Gender
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
59
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
60
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
61
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
NC
Due to
content
overlap with
student
questionnaire
content and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
Rationale
Issue: School Climate
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
62
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
NC
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
NC
N/A
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
Rationale
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
63
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
Due to a lack
of response
variability and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low
sub-item c.
was dropped.
Issue: School Climate
64
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
65
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
Issue: School Climate
N/A
D
N/A
D
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
N/A
66
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
(2018 Grade 8)
R
(2018 Grade 8)
Issue: Technology Use
Rationale
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
67
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
R
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
68
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
R
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
Issue: Technology Use
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
69
2019 Operational Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
Issue: Technology Use
N/A
D
N/A
D
Due to a lack
of a clear
relationship
to
achievement
and low
response
variability,
this item was
dropped.
Due to a lack
of a clear
relationship
to
achievement
and low
response
variability,
this item was
dropped.
(2018 Grade 8)
N/A
(2018 Grade 8)
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71
VH712259
1. What is your sex?
A Male
B Female
VH240382
2. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
72
VH860697
3. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
VH860791
4. Please identify the organization(s) listed below to which your school is most
closely affiliated. Select all squares that apply.
A American Association of Christian Schools
B Association of Christian Schools International
C Christian Schools International
D National Association of Episcopal Schools
E National Association of Independent Schools
F National Catholic Educational Association
G National Society of Hebrew Day Schools
H The Association of Boarding Schools
I Not affiliated with any organization
73
VH253912
5. What is the current enrollment in your school?
VH240208
6. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
VH253943
7. Approximately what percentage of eighth-graders in your school is new this year?
%
VH240214
8. About what percentage of this year’s eighth-graders was held back and is repeating
eighth grade?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
74
VH240209
9. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school
enrolled after the first day of school?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
VH240210
10. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school left
before the end of the school year?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
VH240212
11. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
75
VH240215
12. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
VH240216
13. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
VH240218
14. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
76
VH240219
15. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
VH241920
16. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. English-as-asecond-language
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
d. Special
education
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
None
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241931
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241922
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241924
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241925
VH240220
17. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25
77
VH241938
18. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians
who do each of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences
Not
applicable
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
Over 50%
A
B
C
D
E
VH241940
A
B
C
D
E
VH241939
VH253959
For all teacher counts entered in this item:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Regular
•
Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art, music,
physical education)
•
Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
•
Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
•
Student teachers
•
Short-term substitute teachers
•
Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
19. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time
Full-time teachers
b. Part-time
Part-time teachers
78
VH547401
20. Does your school, district, or diocese offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No
VH860698
21. In this school year, which of the following types of computers or other digital
devices are available in your school for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A Desktop computers
B Laptop computers (including Chromebooks)
C Tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
VH587116
22. What is the average age of the desktop computers in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
79
VH860699
23. In your school, where are desktop computers available for students to work? Select
all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
VH587118
24. What is the total number of laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available
for students in your school? Enter the number of laptop computers.
VH587129
25. What is the average age of the laptop computers (including Chromebooks) in your
school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
80
VH860700
26. In your school, where are laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available for
students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
VH311502
27. What is the total number of tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students in your school? Enter the number of tablets.
VH587138
28. What is the average age of the tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
81
VH860793
29. In your school, where are tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
VH617371
30. In your school, is there a wireless Internet connection that students can use for
schoolwork?
A Yes, everywhere or almost everywhere in the school.
B Yes, in some areas of the school.
C No
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83
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
A
N/A
NC
This item was
added to
provide
additional
contextual
information.
N/A
NC
N/A
Issue: Gender
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
Rationale
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 1
84
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
The response
format was
changed to
match other
similar items
in the
questionnaire
and reduce
school
administrator
burden.
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
NC
(2017 Grade 8)
The response
option “None
of the Above”
was removed.
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 2
85
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
Issue: School Climate
N/A
D
N/A
D
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 3
N/A
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2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
No content
change was
made but the
skip pattern
directions
have been
removed due
to the
transition to
DBA.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
Issue: School Climate
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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87
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
D
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
N/A
(2017 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 5
No content
change was
made but the
skip pattern
directions
have been
removed due
to the
transition to
DBA.
88
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
Due to a lack
of clear
relationship
to
achievement
and to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
sub-item C
was dropped.
N/A
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 6
89
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 7
90
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: School Climate
N/A
D
N/A
D
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 8
Rationale
This item was
revised to
include
“diocese” as a
source of
tenure.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
91
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
D
N/A
NC
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
Rationale
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 9
92
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 10
93
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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94
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
N/A
D
N/A
D
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
To create
room in the
questionnaire
for new
development
and keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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95
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
A
N/A
Rationale
This item was
added to
provide
additional
contextual
information.
Issue: School Climate
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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Appendix K-3h: Pilot Grade 8 Core
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VH712259
1. What is your sex?
A Male
B Female
VH240382
2. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
98
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3. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
L Other (Please specify):
99
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4. Please identify the organization(s) listed below to which your school is most
closely affiliated. Select all squares that apply.
A American Association of Christian Schools
B Association of Christian Schools International
C Christian Schools International
D National Association of Episcopal Schools
E National Association of Independent Schools
F National Catholic Educational Association
G National Society of Hebrew Day Schools
H The Association of Boarding Schools
I Other (Please specify):
J Not affiliated with any organization
VH253912
5. What is the current enrollment in your school?
VH240208
6. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
100
VH892143
7. Approximately what percentage of eighth-graders in your school is new this year?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
VH240214
8. About what percentage of this year’s eighth-graders was held back and is repeating
eighth grade?
A 0%
B 1–2%
C 3–5%
D 6–10%
E More than 10%
VH240212
9. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
101
VH812914
10. Are the following factors considered when students are admitted to your
school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Student’s record of academic performance
b. Student’s scores on an admission test
c. Recommendation of the students’ prior
schools
d. Parents’ agreement with the instructional
or religious philosophy of the school
e. Whether the student requires a special
program
f. Whether the student is interested in a
special program
g. Preference given to family members of
current or former students
h. Residence in a particular area
i. Qualitative information obtained from the
student (e.g., student essays or interviews)
j. Other (please specify):
Yes
No
A
B
VH812915
A
B
VH812917
A
B
VH812918
A
B
VH812919
A
B
VH812920
A
B
VH858971
A
B
VH812921
A
B
VH812922
A
B
VH812923
A
B
VH812924
VH240215
11. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
VH240216
12. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
102
VH240218
13. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
VH240219
14. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
103
VH241920
15. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. English-as-asecond-language
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
d. Special
education
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
None
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241931
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241922
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241924
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241925
VH240220
16. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25
104
VH241938
17. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians
who do each of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences
Not
applicable
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
Over 50%
A
B
C
D
E
VH241940
A
B
C
D
E
VH241939
VH253959
For all teacher counts entered in this item:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Regular
•
Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art, music,
physical education)
•
Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
•
Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
•
Student teachers
•
Short-term substitute teachers
•
Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
18. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time
Full-time teachers
b. Part-time
Part-time teachers
105
VH547401
19. Does your school, district, or diocese offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No
VH591899
20. In this school year, which of the following types of computers or other digital
devices are available in your school for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A Desktop computers
B Laptop computers (including Chromebooks)
C Tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
D Other digital devices (Please specify):
VH587116
21. What is the average age of the desktop computers in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
106
VH342882
22. In your school, where are desktop computers available for students to work? Select
all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F Other (Please specify):
VH587118
23. What is the total number of laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available
for students in your school? Enter the number of laptop computers.
VH587129
24. What is the average age of the laptop computers (including Chromebooks) in your
school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
107
VH587122
25. In your school, where are laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available for
students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
G Other (Please specify):
VH311502
26. What is the total number of tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students in your school? Enter the number of tablets.
VH587138
27. What is the average age of the tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
108
VH587131
28. In your school, where are tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
G Other (Please specify):
VH617371
29. In your school, is there a wireless Internet connection that students can use for
schoolwork?
A Yes, everywhere or almost everywhere in the school.
B Yes, in some areas of the school.
C No
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Appendix K-3i: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 12 Core
110
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
N/A
Issue: Gender
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
111
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
112
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
D
Due to
content
overlap with
student
questionnaire
content and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
N/A
113
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
D
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
N/A
114
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
Due to a lack
of response
variability and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low
sub-item c.
was dropped.
N/A
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: Socioeconomic Status
Issue: School Climate
115
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
116
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
117
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
N/A
D
(2018 Grade 12)
Rationale
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
(2018 Grade 12)
118
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
(2018 Grade 12)
R
(2018 Grade 12)
Issue: Technology Use
Rationale
Due to the
substantial
time burden
associated
with
completing
this item and
a lack of a
clear
relationship
to
achievement,
this item was
dropped.
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
119
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
R
NC
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
120
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
R
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
Issue: Technology Use
121
2019 Operational Grade 12 Core School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
(2018 Grade 12)
Rationale
administratio
ns.
N/A
Issue: Technology Use
N/A
D
Due to a lack
of a clear
relationship
to
achievement
and low
response
variability,
this item was
dropped.
N/A
D
Due to a lack
of a clear
relationship
to
achievement
and low
response
variability,
this item was
dropped.
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
122
Appendix K-3j: Operational Grade 12 Core
123
VH712259
1. What is your sex?
A Male
B Female
VH240382
2. What grades are taught in your school? Select all squares that apply.
A Pre-kindergarten
B Kindergarten
C 1st grade
D 2nd grade
E 3rd grade
F 4th grade
G 5th grade
H 6th grade
I 7th grade
J 8th grade
K 9th grade
L 10th grade
M 11th grade
N 12th grade
124
VH860697
3. Can your school be described by any of the following? Select all squares that apply.
A Elementary school
B Middle or junior high school
C Secondary school
D Regular school with a magnet program
E A magnet school or a school with a special program emphasis, e.g., science/mathematics
school, performing arts school, talented/gifted school, foreign language immersion school
F Special education school: primarily serves students with disabilities
G Alternative school: offers a curriculum designed to provide alternative or nontraditional
education, not clearly categorized as regular, special, or vocational education
H Private independent school
I Private religiously affiliated school
J Independent charter school
K Charter school administered by local school district
VH860791
4. Please identify the organization(s) listed below to which your school is most
closely affiliated. Select all squares that apply.
A American Association of Christian Schools
B Association of Christian Schools International
C Christian Schools International
D National Association of Episcopal Schools
E National Association of Independent Schools
F National Catholic Educational Association
G National Society of Hebrew Day Schools
H The Association of Boarding Schools
I Not affiliated with any organization
125
VH253912
5. What is the current enrollment in your school?
VH240208
6. Of the students currently enrolled in your school, what percentage has been
identified as limited-English proficient?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–50%
F 51–75%
G 76–90%
H Over 90%
VH253948
7. Approximately what percentage of twelfth-graders in your school is new this year?
%
VH240209
8. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school
enrolled after the first day of school?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
126
VH240210
9. Last school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school left
before the end of the school year?
A 0%
B 1–3%
C 4–6%
D 7–10%
E 11–20%
F Over 20%
VH240212
10. About what percentage of your teachers is absent on an average day? (Include all
absences in calculating this rate.)
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D More than 10%
VH240215
11. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program?
A Yes
B No
VH240216
12. How does the school operate the program?
A Student eligibility is determined individually, and eligible students receive free or
reduced-price lunch.
B All students in school receive free lunch under special provisions (e.g., Provision 2 or 3).
127
VH240218
13. During this school year, about what percentage of students in your school was
eligible to receive a free or reduced-price lunch through the National School Lunch
Program?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–25%
E 26–34%
F 35–50%
G 51–75%
H 76–99%
I 100%
VH240219
14. Does your school receive Title I funding? (Title I is a federally funded program that
provides educational services, such as remedial reading or remedial math, to
children who live in areas with high concentrations of low-income families.)
A No
B Yes, our school receives funds, which are targeted to eligible students.
C Yes, our school receives funds, which are used for schoolwide purposes.
128
VH241920
15. Approximately what percentage of students in your school receives the following services? Select
one circle in each row. Students who receive more than one service should be counted for each
service they receive. Please report the percentage of students who receive each of the following
services as of the day you respond to this questionnaire.
a. Targeted Title
I services
b. Gifted and
talented
program
c. English-as-asecond-language
(not in a
bilingual
education
program)
d. Special
education
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90%
Over
90%
None
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241931
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241922
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241924
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241925
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VH241932
16. Of the students in last year’s graduating class, approximately what percentage is
doing each of the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Attending a
two-year college
b. Attending a
four-year college
c. Attending a
vocational-technical
or business
school
d. Working for pay
e. Serving in the
military
(excluding
ROTC and
military
academies)
0–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
Over
75%
I don’t
know.
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241933
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241935
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241934
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241937
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241936
G
130
VH741199
17. Does your school offer any of the following services to students on a regular
basis? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Career and technical education workshops
Career counseling services or programs
Job placement services
Career days or job fairs
Career or employment readiness
workshops
Yes
No
A
B
VH741200
A
B
VH741201
A
B
VH741202
A
B
VH741203
A
B
VH741204
VH240220
18. During a typical week of school, what is the total number of regularly scheduled
volunteers, including parents, working in the school?
A 0
B 1–5
C 6–10
D 11–15
E 16–25
F More than 25
VH241938
19. Approximately what percentage of students in your school have parents or guardians
who do each of the following activities? Select one circle in each row.
a. Volunteer regularly to
help in the classroom
or another part of the
school
b. Attend teacher–parent
conferences
Not
applicable
0–10%
11–25%
26–50%
Over 50%
A
B
C
D
E
VH241940
A
B
C
D
E
VH241939
131
VH253959
For all teacher counts entered in this item:
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Regular
•
Special area or resource teachers (e.g., special education, Title I, art, music,
physical education)
•
Long-term substitute teachers
INCLUDE these types of teachers:
•
Itinerant teachers who teach part-time at this school
•
Employees reported in other items of this section if they also have a part-time
teaching assignment at this school
DO NOT INCLUDE:
•
Student teachers
•
Short-term substitute teachers
•
Teachers who teach ONLY pre-kindergarten or adult education
20. Around the first of October, how many TEACHERS held full-time or part-time
positions or assignments in this school? If none, mark (0) in the boxes.
a. Full-time
Full-time teachers
b. Part-time
Part-time teachers
VH547401
21. Does your school, district, or diocese offer tenure to teachers?
A Yes
B No
132
VH860698
22. In this school year, which of the following types of computers or other digital
devices are available in your school for student use? Select all squares that apply.
A Desktop computers
B Laptop computers (including Chromebooks)
C Tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
VH587116
23. What is the average age of the desktop computers in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
VH860699
24. In your school, where are desktop computers available for students to work? Select
all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
133
VH587118
25. What is the total number of laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available
for students in your school? Enter the number of laptop computers.
VH587129
26. What is the average age of the laptop computers (including Chromebooks) in your
school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
VH860700
27. In your school, where are laptop computers (including Chromebooks) available for
students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
VH311502
28. What is the total number of tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students in your school? Enter the number of tablets.
134
VH587138
29. What is the average age of the tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
in your school?
A Up to 2 years old
B More than 2 years but less than 4 years old
C More than 4 years but less than 6 years old
D 6 years old or more
E I don’t know.
VH860793
30. In your school, where are tablets (for example, Surface Pro, iPad, Kindle Fire)
available for students to work? Select all squares that apply.
A In some classrooms
B In all classrooms
C In a media center
D In a computer lab
E In the school library
F On mobile carts
VH617371
31. In your school, is there a wireless Internet connection that students can use for
schoolwork?
A Yes, everywhere or almost everywhere in the school.
B Yes, in some areas of the school.
C No
135
Appendix K-3k: Summary of Changes Operational Grades 4, 8, &
12 Charter School
136
2019 Operational Grade 4, 8, and 12 Charter School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
137
Grade 4, 8, and 12 Charter School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
R
The “Other
(Please
specify)”
response
option was
removed. This
response
option is only
used in pilot
administratio
ns.
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
138
Appendix K-3l: Operational Grades 4, 8, & 12 Charter School
139
VH240223
1. Is your school a public charter school?
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state
statute, has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules
and regulations. A charter school may be a newly created school, or it may
previously have been a public or private school.)
A Yes
B No
VH254022
2. In which year did your school start providing instruction as a charter school?
VH860788
3. Who granted your school’s current charter?
A School district
B State board of education (includes state board of regents and District of Columbia State Board
of Education)
C Postsecondary institution
D State charter-granting agency
E City or state public charter school board
VH240225
4. What is the legal status of your school?
A Officially part of the school district or local education agency (LEA)
B Independent from the school district or local education agency (LEA)
C A separate local education agency (LEA) as stipulated by state law
140
VH240226
5. Is this school operated by a company or organization that also operates other
charter schools?
A Yes
B No
VH240227
6. Which one of the following best describes your charter school’s primary focus in
terms of program content?
A We have a comprehensive curriculum with no specialized area of focus.
B We have a special curricular focus, for example, the arts, math/science, foreign language
immersion.
C Our curriculum is based on a particular educational theory, for example, Montessori, open
school, Core Knowledge.
D Our curriculum is based on a particular moral philosophy or set of values, for example,
African-centered education, character-based education, Eastern philosophy.
VH240228
7. Does your school provide a written contract for parents?
A Yes, and parents are required to abide by it.
B Yes, but signing it is voluntary.
C No
141
VH241944
8. Are the following elements addressed in your charter–parent contract? Select one
circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Dress code
Home learning environment
Homework
Parent–teacher communication
Parent volunteering
School discipline policy
Student attendance
Student promotion policy
Yes
No
A
B
VH241947
A
B
VH241951
A
B
VH241946
A
B
VH241953
A
B
VH241952
A
B
VH241948
A
B
VH241945
A
B
VH241950
142
Appendix K-3m: Summary of Changes Pilot Grades 4, 8, & 12
Charter School
143
2019 Pilot Grade 4, 8, and 12 Charter School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Issue: School Climate
N/A
A
Issue: School Climate
NC
(2017 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
Rationale
No content
change was
made but the
skip pattern
directions
have been
removed due
to the
transition to
DBA.
This item was
added based
on NCES’
request for
additional
charter
school items
assessing
factors shown
to related to
student
achievement
in the
research
literature.
N/A
Issue: School Climate
144
2019 Pilot Grade 4, 8, and 12 Charter School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2017 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2017 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
N/A
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
A
This item was
added based
on NCES’
request for
additional
charter
school items
assessing
factors shown
to related to
student
achievement
in the
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
145
2019 Pilot Grade 4, 8, and 12 Charter School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
A
Issue: School Climate
N/A
A
Issue: School Climate
Rationale
research
literature.
This item was
added based
on NCES’
request for
additional
charter
school items
assessing
factors shown
to related to
student
achievement
in the
research
literature.
This item was
added based
on NCES’
request for
additional
charter
school items
assessing
factors shown
to related to
student
achievement
in the
research
literature.
146
2019 Pilot Grade 4, 8, and 12 Charter School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2017 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
No content
change was
made but the
skip pattern
directions
have been
removed due
to the
transition to
DBA.
N/A
Issue: School Climate
Issue: School Climate
NC
(2017 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
N/A
Issue: School Climate
147
Appendix K-3n: Pilot Grades 4, 8, & 12 Charter School
148
VH240223
1. Is your school a public charter school?
(A charter school is a public school that, in accordance with an enabling state
statute, has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules
and regulations. A charter school may be a newly created school, or it may
previously have been a public or private school.)
A Yes
B No
VH812950
2. Is your school a for-profit or nonprofit charter school?
A For-profit
B Nonprofit
VH254022
3. In which year did your school start providing instruction as a charter school?
VH594583
4. Who granted your school’s current charter?
A School district
B State board of education (includes state board of regents and District of Columbia State Board
of Education)
C Postsecondary institution
D State charter-granting agency
E City or state public charter school board
F Other (Please specify):
149
VH240225
5. What is the legal status of your school?
A Officially part of the school district or local education agency (LEA)
B Independent from the school district or local education agency (LEA)
C A separate local education agency (LEA) as stipulated by state law
VH240226
6. Is this school operated by a company or organization that also operates other
charter schools?
A Yes
B No
VH812949
7. How many charter schools are operated by this company or organization?
A Two to four schools
B Five to nine schools
C Ten or more schools
VH812951
8. How many days per school year is your school open for instruction? Do not count
summer school. Enter the number of days.
days
VH812964
9. What is the total instructional time, excluding breaks, in a typical school day? Enter
the number of hours and minutes.
hours and
minutes per day
150
VH240227
10. Which one of the following best describes your charter school’s primary focus in
terms of program content?
A We have a comprehensive curriculum with no specialized area of focus.
B We have a special curricular focus, for example, the arts, math/science, foreign language
immersion.
C Our curriculum is based on a particular educational theory, for example, Montessori, open
school, Core Knowledge.
D Our curriculum is based on a particular moral philosophy or set of values, for example,
African-centered education, character-based education, Eastern philosophy.
VH240228
11. Does your school provide a written contract for parents?
A Yes, and parents are required to abide by it.
B Yes, but signing it is voluntary.
C No
151
VH241944
12. Are the following elements addressed in your charter–parent contract? Select one
circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Dress code
Home learning environment
Homework
Parent–teacher communication
Parent volunteering
School discipline policy
Student attendance
Student promotion policy
Other (Please specify):
Yes
No
A
B
VH241947
A
B
VH241951
A
B
VH241946
A
B
VH241953
A
B
VH241952
A
B
VH241948
A
B
VH241945
A
B
VH241950
A
B
VH587571
152
Appendix K-3o: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4
Reading
153
2019 Operational Grade 4 Reading School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
Rationale
NC
Please note
inline
directions are
different
given
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
R
In sub-item
“a”, the
parenthetical
“(e.g., basic
comprehensi
on, making
inferences,
building
vocabulary)”
was added to
align with
grade 8
development.
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
154
2019 Operational Grade 4 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
Sub-items
were dropped
to reduce
school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for new
development.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Please note
inline
directions are
different
given
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
155
2019 Operational Grade 4 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
Issue: Organization of Instruction
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
D
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
NC
N/A
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
156
2019 Operational Grade 4 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
R
(2017 Grade 4)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Rationale
In the stem,
an en dash
was added
between
“English” and
“language”
and an “s”
was added to
“ELL”. In subitem “d”, an
“s” was
added to
“ELL” and one
sub-item was
dropped.
A sub-item
was dropped
to reduce
school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for new
development.
157
Appendix K-3p: Operational Grade 4 Reading
158
VH240020
1. Is there a reading specialist available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade students at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students
C No
VH240562
2. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the reading specialist(s)
available to fourth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide one-on-one help to
students with various
reading strategies (e.g.,
basic comprehension,
making inferences,
building vocabulary)
b. Provide one-on-one help to
students at various
achievement levels
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH845246
A
B
C
D
VH259935
VH240021
3. Is there a literacy coach available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers
C No
159
VH240565
4. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the literacy coach(es)
available to fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide assistance/support
to individual teachers
about English/language arts
content or the teaching of
English/language arts
b. Conduct professional
development for groups of
teachers about English/
language arts content or
the teaching of English/
language arts
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240567
A
B
C
D
VH240566
VH240605
5. To what extent is your school’s English/language arts program structured according
to the following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240607
A
B
C
D
VH240606
A
B
C
D
VH240609
160
VH335506
6. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade English/language arts curriculum
focus on preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each
row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH335509
A
B
C
D
VH335508
A
B
C
D
VH586820
VH335488
7. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for fourth-grade
students with disabilities (SD)? Select one circle in each row.
a. Special Education teachers (and related
service providers)
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students with
disabilities
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students with
disabilities
f. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH335489
A
B
VH335490
A
B
VH335494
A
B
VH335492
A
B
VH335491
A
B
VH335493
161
VH846126
8. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for fourth-grade
English-language learners (ELLs)? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
Reading specialists or literacy coaches
Speech pathologists
Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students who are
ELLs
e. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH846130
A
B
VH846127
A
B
VH846128
A
B
VH846132
A
B
VH846131
VH260137
9. How much is your school’s ability to provide instruction affected by a lack of the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers with a
specialization in English/
language arts
b. Computer software for
English/language arts
instruction
c. Library books
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VH260138
A
B
C
D
VH260140
A
B
C
D
VH260142
162
Appendix K-3q: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 4 Reading
163
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Reading School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
Rationale
R
The entire
stem was
revised.
Please note
inline
directions are
different
given
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
164
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
The entire
stem was
revised.
Please note
inline
directions are
different
given
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
“Reading
specialist(s)”
was replaced
with
“additional
English/langu
age arts
staff”. Two
sub- items
were dropped
and seven
sub-items
were added.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
165
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
Six sub-items
were
removed.
“Literacy
coach(es)”
was replaced
with
“additional
English/langu
age arts
staff”. Two
sub-items
were added.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
166
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
Issue: Organization of Instruction
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
D
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
In sub-item
“b”, “not”
was bolded.
(2017 Grade 4)
R
(2017 Grade 4)
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
167
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
R
(2017 Grade 4)
Rationale
In the stem, a
hyphen was
added
between
“English” and
“language”
and an “s”
was added to
“ELL”. In subitem “d”, an
“s” was
added to
“ELL” and one
sub-item was
dropped.
A sub-item
was removed.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
168
Appendix K-3r: Pilot Grade 4 Reading
169
VH813024
1. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, are there any additional full- or
part-time English/language arts staff (e.g., English/language arts specialist, literacy
coach, or speech pathologist) available to fourth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students
C No
VH813027
2. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional
English/language arts staff available to fourth-grade students at your school? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Provide English/language
arts course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide English/language
arts course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide English/language
arts enrichment to
individual students
d. Provide English/language
arts enrichment to groups
of students
e. Provide instruction for
gifted and talented
students
f. Provide instruction for
students with special needs
(e.g., physical disabilities,
mental or emotional/
psychological impairment)
g. Provide instruction for
English-language learners
(ELLs)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH813032
A
B
C
D
VH813033
A
B
C
D
VH813034
A
B
C
D
VH813035
A
B
C
D
VH813037
A
B
C
D
VH813038
A
B
C
D
VH813039
170
VH813095
3. Are there any additional full- or part-time English/language arts staff (e.g., Reading
coach or supervisor, English/language arts lead teacher or department head)
available to fourth-grade teachers at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers
C No
VH813097
4. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional
English/language arts staff available to fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Conduct professional
development for groups of
teachers about English/
language arts content or
the teaching of English/
language arts
b. Provide assistance/support
to individual teachers
about English/language arts
content or the teaching of
English/language arts
c. Provide assistance/support
to individual or groups of
teachers with testing and
collecting data
d. Provide assistance/support
to individual or groups of
teachers in using
technology and media to
support reading/English/
language arts instruction
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH813098
A
B
C
D
VH813099
A
B
C
D
VH813100
A
B
C
D
VH813101
171
VH240605
5. To what extent is your school’s English/language arts program structured according
to the following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240607
A
B
C
D
VH240606
A
B
C
D
VH240609
VH335506
6. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade English/language arts curriculum
focus on preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each
row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH335509
A
B
C
D
VH335508
A
B
C
D
VH586820
172
VH335488
7. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for fourth-grade
students with disabilities (SD)? Select one circle in each row.
a. Special Education teachers (and related
service providers)
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students with
disabilities
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students with
disabilities
f. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH335489
A
B
VH335490
A
B
VH335494
A
B
VH335492
A
B
VH858459
A
B
VH335493
173
VH846126
8. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for fourth-grade
English-language learners (ELLs)? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
Reading specialists or literacy coaches
Speech pathologists
Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students who are
ELLs
e. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH846130
A
B
VH846127
A
B
VH846128
A
B
VH846132
A
B
VH846131
VH260137
9. How much is your school’s ability to provide instruction affected by a lack of the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers with a
specialization in English/
language arts
b. Computer software for
English/language arts
instruction
c. Library books
d. Class sets of books (e.g.,
literature books)
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VH260138
A
B
C
D
VH260140
A
B
C
D
VH260142
A
B
C
D
VH855315
174
Appendix K-3s: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 8 Reading
175
2019 Operational Grade 8 Reading School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
Rationale
NC
Please note
inline
directions are
different
given
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
NC
N/A
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
176
2019 Operational Grade 8 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
NC
(2017 Grade 8)
Please note
inline
directions are
different
given
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
R
(2017 Grade 8)
Rationale
Sub-items
were dropped
to reduce
burden.
Issue: Organization of Instruction
177
2019 Operational Grade 8 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
Issue: Organization of Instruction
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
D
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
N/A
(2017 Grade 8)
NC
(2017 Grade 8)
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
178
2019 Operational Grade 8 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
A sub-item
was dropped
to reduce
school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
In sub-item
“d”, an “s”
was added to
“ELL”.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
179
Appendix K-3t: Operational Grade 8 Reading
180
VH240022
1. Is there a reading specialist available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade students at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students
C No
VH240599
2. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the reading specialist(s)
available to eighth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide one-on-one help to
students with various
reading strategies (e.g.,
basic comprehension,
making inferences,
building vocabulary)
b. Provide one-on-one help to
students at various
achievement levels
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH562871
A
B
C
D
VH259963
VH240023
3. Is there a literacy coach available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers
C No
181
VH240602
4. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the literacy coach(es)
available to eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide assistance/support
to individual teachers
about English/language arts
content or the teaching of
English/language arts
b. Conduct professional
development for groups of
teachers about English/
language arts content or
the teaching of English/
language arts
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240604
A
B
C
D
VH240603
VH240605
5. To what extent is your school’s English/language arts program structured according
to the following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240607
A
B
C
D
VH240606
A
B
C
D
VH240609
182
VH240615
6. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade English/language arts curriculum
focus on preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each
row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240618
A
B
C
D
VH240619
A
B
C
D
VH240617
VH240620
7. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for eighth-grade
students with disabilities (SD)? Select one circle in each row.
a. Special Education teachers (and related
service providers)
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students with
disabilities
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students with
disabilities
f. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH240621
A
B
VH240622
A
B
VH240623
A
B
VH240624
A
B
VH240627
A
B
VH240626
183
VH562373
8. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for eighth-grade
English-language learners (ELLs)? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
Reading specialists or literacy coaches
Speech pathologists
Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students who are
ELLs
e. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH562377
A
B
VH562374
A
B
VH562375
A
B
VH858637
A
B
VH562378
VH260137
9. How much is your school’s ability to provide instruction affected by a lack of the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers with a
specialization in English/
language arts
b. Computer software for
English/language arts
instruction
c. Library books
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VH260138
A
B
C
D
VH260140
A
B
C
D
VH260142
184
Appendix K-3u: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 8 Reading
185
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Reading School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
Rationale
R
The entire
stem was
revised.
Please note
inline
directions are
different
given
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
186
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
The entire
stem was
revised.
Please note
inline
directions are
different
given
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
“Reading
specialist(s)”
was replaced
with
“additional
English/langu
age arts
staff”. Two
sub- items
were dropped
and seven
sub-items
were added.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
187
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
Six sub-items
were
removed.
“Literacy
coach(es)”
was replaced
with
“additional
English/langu
age arts staff”
and two subitems were
added.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
188
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
Issue: Organization of Instruction
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
D
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
In sub-item
“b”, “not”
was bolded.
(2017 Grade 8)
R
(2017 Grade 8)
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
189
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Reading School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
A sub-item
was removed.
One sub-item
was removed
and in subitem “d”, “s”
was added to
“ELL”.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
190
Appendix K-3v: Pilot Grade 8 Reading
191
VH813104
1. In addition to their regular English/language arts teacher, are there any additional
full- or part-time English/language arts staff (e.g., English/language arts specialist,
literacy coach, or speech pathologist) available to eighth-grade students at your
school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students
C No
VH813105
2. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional
English/language arts staff available to eighth-grade students at your school? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Provide English/language
arts course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide English/language
arts course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide English/language
arts enrichment to
individual students
d. Provide English/language
arts enrichment to groups
of students
e. Provide instruction for
gifted and talented
students
f. Provide instruction for
students with special needs
(e.g., physical disabilities,
mental or emotional/
psychological impairment)
g. Provide instruction for
English-language learners
(ELLs)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH813106
A
B
C
D
VH813107
A
B
C
D
VH813108
A
B
C
D
VH813109
A
B
C
D
VH813110
A
B
C
D
VH813111
A
B
C
D
VH813112
192
VH813150
3. Are there any additional full- or part-time English/language arts staff (e.g., Reading
coach or supervisor, English/language arts lead teacher or department head)
available to eighth-grade teachers at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers
C No
VH813167
4. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional
English/language arts staff available to eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Provide assistance/support
to individual teachers
about English/language arts
content or the teaching of
English/language arts
b. Conduct professional
development for groups of
teachers about English/
language arts content or
the teaching of English/
language arts
c. Provide assistance/support
to individual or groups of
teachers with testing and
collecting data
d. Provide assistance/support
to individual or groups of
teachers in using
technology and media to
support reading/English/
language arts instruction
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH813168
A
B
C
D
VH813169
A
B
C
D
VH813171
A
B
C
D
VH813172
193
VH240605
5. To what extent is your school’s English/language arts program structured according
to the following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240607
A
B
C
D
VH240606
A
B
C
D
VH240609
VH240615
6. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade English/language arts curriculum
focus on preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each
row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240618
A
B
C
D
VH240619
A
B
C
D
VH240617
194
VH240620
7. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for eighth-grade
students with disabilities (SD)? Select one circle in each row.
a. Special Education teachers (and related
service providers)
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students with
disabilities
e. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
not trained to work with students with
disabilities
f. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH240621
A
B
VH240622
A
B
VH240623
A
B
VH240624
A
B
VH858471
A
B
VH240626
195
VH562373
8. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for eighth-grade
English-language learners (ELLs)? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
Reading specialists or literacy coaches
Speech pathologists
Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students who are
ELLs
e. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH562377
A
B
VH562374
A
B
VH562375
A
B
VH858637
A
B
VH562378
VH260137
9. How much is your school’s ability to provide instruction affected by a lack of the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers with a
specialization in English/
language arts
b. Computer software for
English/language arts
instruction
c. Library books
d. Class sets of books (e.g.,
literature books)
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VH260138
A
B
C
D
VH260140
A
B
C
D
VH260142
A
B
C
D
VH855315
196
Appendix K-3w: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 12
Reading
197
2019 Operational Grade 12 Reading School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
D
Rationale
NC
Please note
inline
directions are
different
given
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
N/A
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
NC
(2018 Grade 12)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
198
2019 Operational Grade 12 Reading School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
Sub-items
were dropped
to reduce
school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
199
2019 Operational Grade 12 Reading School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
Issue: Organization of Instruction
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
D
This item was
dropped to
reduce school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
N/A
(2018 Grade 12)
NC
(2018 Grade 12)
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
200
2019 Operational Grade 12 Reading School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
R
(2018 Grade 12)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
NC
(2018 Grade 12)
Rationale
In the stem,
an en dash
was added
between
“English” and
“language”
and an “s”
was added to
“ELL”. In subitem “d”, an
“s” was
added to
“ELL” and one
sub-item was
dropped.
A sub-item
was dropped
to reduce
school
administrator
burden and
create
opportunity
for future
development.
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
201
2019 Operational Grade 12 Reading School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
202
Appendix K-3x: Operational Grade 12 Reading
203
VH240024
1. Is there a reading specialist available (full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade students
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade students
C No
VH240714
2. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the reading specialist(s)
available to twelfth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide one-on-one help to
students with various
reading strategies (e.g.,
basic comprehension,
making inferences,
building vocabulary)
b. Provide one-on-one help to
students at various
achievement levels
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240715
A
B
C
D
VH240716
VH240025
3. Is there a literacy coach available (full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade teachers
C No
204
VH240718
4. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the literacy coach(es)
available to twelfth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide assistance/support
to individual teachers
about English/language arts
content or the teaching of
English/language arts
b. Conduct professional
development for groups of
teachers about English/
language arts content or
the teaching of English/
language arts
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240720
A
B
C
D
VH240719
VH240605
5. To what extent is your school’s English/language arts program structured according
to the following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240607
A
B
C
D
VH240606
A
B
C
D
VH240609
205
VH240721
6. To what extent does your school’s twelfth-grade English/language arts curriculum
focus on preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each
row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240724
A
B
C
D
VH240725
A
B
C
D
VH240723
VH240726
7. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for twelfth-grade
students with disabilities (SD)? Select one circle in each row.
a. Special Education teachers (and related
service providers)
b. Reading specialists or literacy coaches
c. Speech pathologists
d. Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students with
disabilities
e. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH240727
A
B
VH240728
A
B
VH240729
A
B
VH240733
A
B
VH240730
206
VH860277
8. In addition to English/language arts teachers, does your school have the following
personnel to assist with English/language arts class instruction for twelfth-grade
English-language learners (ELLs)? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Certified ELL/bilingual education teachers
Reading specialists or literacy coaches
Speech pathologists
Paraprofessionals or teacher aides who are
trained to work with students who are
ELLs
e. Parent volunteers
Yes
No
A
B
VH860283
A
B
VH860278
A
B
VH860279
A
B
VH860280
A
B
VH860281
VH260137
9. How much is your school’s ability to provide instruction affected by a lack of the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers with a
specialization in English/
language arts
b. Computer software for
English/language arts
instruction
c. Library books
Not at all
A little
Some
A lot
A
B
C
D
VH260138
A
B
C
D
VH260140
A
B
C
D
VH260142
VH240026
10. Does your school offer online English/language arts courses for credit?
A Yes
B No
207
VH240742
11. Are courses of at least one semester in length taught in your school in each of the
following subjects? Select one circle in each row.
a. Advanced Placement English Language and
Composition
b. Advanced Placement English Literature
and Composition
c. English language and composition (beyond
an introductory course)
d. English literature and composition (beyond
an introductory course)
e. International Baccalaureate® Language A1
Yes
No
A
B
VH240743
A
B
VH240745
A
B
VH240747
A
B
VH240748
A
B
VH240746
VH240750
12. Approximately what percentage of students in this year’s graduating class has enrolled in an
English/language arts academic course for dual credit taught at the following locations? Select one
circle in each row.
(Dual credit is defined for this survey as a course or program where high school students can earn
both high school and postsecondary credits for the same courses. Postsecondary institutions
include public and private 2- or 4-year colleges or universities, community colleges, and technical
or vocational schools. The dual credit options must either be legislated by your state or have an
articulated or formal written agreement between your school and a postsecondary institution. Do
NOT include Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate® courses.)
a. On your high
school campus
b. On a
postsecondary
campus
c. Through
distance
learning
Over
75%
0%
1–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH240751
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH240752
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH240753
G
208
Appendix K-3y: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4
Mathematics
209
2019 Operational Grade 4 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
R
The phrase
“(semester/tr
imester)” was
added to
response
option “c”.
NC
N/A
NC
Please note
that no
content
changes were
made to the
item but the
skip pattern
text was
removed
from the item
given the
transition
from PBA to
DBA.
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 1
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2019 Operational Grade 4 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
N/A
(2017 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 2
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
D
This item was
dropped
because it
showed lack
of variability
in response
option
frequency
and did not
predict
achievement.
N/A
211
2019 Operational Grade 4 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
Previous subitems “a”,
“b”, and “h”
were
dropped.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 3
212
2019 Operational Grade 4 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
Previous subitems “d”
through “”j”
were
dropped.
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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Appendix K-3z: Operational Grade 4 Mathematics
214
VH270370
1. In your school, are fourth-grade students from different classes typically grouped
for mathematics instruction by achievement levels (so that some instruction
groups are higher in average mathematics achievement levels than others)?
A Yes
B No
VH270371
2. In your school, how often are fourth-grade students’ mathematics placements
evaluated?
A Once a year
B Once a marking period (semester, trimester)
C More than once a marking period (semester, trimester)
D Students are not grouped by achievement level.
VH591761
3. This year, how many fourth-grade teachers are teaching mathematics in your
school? Enter the number of teachers.
VH240068
4. Is there a mathematics coach available (full- or part-time) to fourth-grade teachers
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers
C No
215
VH240915
5. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics
coach(es) available to fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Provide support or
assistance about
mathematics content
b. Provide support or
assistance about the
teaching of mathematics to
individual teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about
mathematics or the
teaching of mathematics
for groups of teachers
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240916
A
B
C
D
VH240917
A
B
C
D
VH240918
VH240905
6. At each of the following grades, how much emphasis does your school’s
mathematics curriculum place on instructing students in algebraic concepts, such
as patterns and writing number sentences? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Third grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Sixth grade
Not
taught
No
emphasis
Little
emphasis
Moderate
emphasis
Heavy
emphasis
Grade not
in school
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH240906
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH240909
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH240908
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH240907
216
VH240919
7. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240921
A
B
C
D
VH240920
A
B
C
D
VH240923
VH240931
8. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on
preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240934
A
B
C
D
VH240935
A
B
C
D
VH240933
217
VH270634
9. In this school year, did your school offer any of the following activities? Select one
circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Mathematics competitions
Chess clubs
Programming classes
Mathematics clubs
Teacher-led tutoring sessions in
mathematics for groups of students
f. Family mathematics night
Yes
No
A
B
VH270637
A
B
VH270638
A
B
VH270640
A
B
VH270641
A
B
VH270643
A
B
VH270645
218
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219
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
N/A
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
R
The phrase
“(semester/tr
imester)” was
added to
response
option “c”.
NC
N/A
A
This version
of the math
coach/speciali
st item was
added to
inquire about
additional
math staff
supporting
students.
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 1
220
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics School
Previous item
2019 item
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
A
Rationale
R
This version
of the math
coach/speciali
st item
replaced the
previous
version and
includes
specific
examples of
additional
math staff
titles.
This version
of the math
coach/speciali
st item was
added to
inquire about
additional
math staff
supporting
students.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
(2017 Grade 4)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 2
221
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
N/A
(2017 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 3
D
Rationale
This version
of the math
coach/speciali
st item
replaced the
previous
version and
includes
specific
examples of
additional
math staff
titles.
This item was
dropped
because it
showed lack
of variability
in response
option
frequency
and did not
predict
achievement.
222
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
The stem
wording was
revised based
on Standing
Committee
feedback.
Revisions
were made
based on
review of
Common
Core
standards and
the curricula
for algebra at
grades 3-6
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 4
Previous subitems “a”,
“b”, and “h”
were
dropped.
Previous subitem “e” was
revised to
“Computer
coding
classes”.
223
2019 Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 4)
(2017 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
Previous subitems “d”
through “”j”
were
dropped.
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 5
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Appendix K-3ab: Pilot Grade 4 Mathematics
225
VH270370
1. In your school, are fourth-grade students from different classes typically grouped
for mathematics instruction by achievement levels (so that some instruction
groups are higher in average mathematics achievement levels than others)?
A Yes
B No
VH270371
2. In your school, how often are fourth-grade students’ mathematics placements
evaluated?
A Once a year
B Once a marking period (semester, trimester)
C More than once a marking period (semester, trimester)
D Students are not grouped by achievement level.
VH591761
3. This year, how many fourth-grade teachers are teaching mathematics in your
school? Enter the number of teachers.
VH854094
4. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, are there any additional full- or
part-time math staff (e.g., a math specialist, math coach, math lead teacher, or
math supervisor) available to fourth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students
C No
226
VH854252
5. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional math staff
available to fourth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide math
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide math
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide math enrichment
to individual students
d. Provide math enrichment
to groups of students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH854255
A
B
C
D
VH854258
A
B
C
D
VH854259
A
B
C
D
VH854260
VH854099
6. Are there any additional full- or part-time math staff (e.g., a math specialist, math
coach, math lead teacher, or math supervisor) available to fourth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers
C No
227
VH854270
7. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional math staff
available to fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support/assistance
with math content or the
teaching of math to
individual teachers
b. Provide support/assistance
in using math
manipulatives and
hands-on activities
c. Conduct professional
development about math
or the teaching of math for
groups of teachers
d. Provide support/assistance
with differentiated or group
instruction
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH854364
A
B
C
D
VH854365
A
B
C
D
VH854367
A
B
C
D
VH854368
VH811912
8. At each of the following grades, how much emphasis does your school’s
mathematics curriculum place on instructing students in algebraic concepts, such
as variables, repeating patterns, and proportional reasoning? Select one circle in
each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Third grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Sixth grade
Not
taught
No
emphasis
Little
emphasis
Moderate
emphasis
Heavy
emphasis
Grade not
in school
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH811917
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH811918
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH811919
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH811921
228
VH240919
9. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240921
A
B
C
D
VH240920
A
B
C
D
VH240923
VH240931
10. To what extent does your school’s fourth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on
preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240934
A
B
C
D
VH240935
A
B
C
D
VH240933
229
VH270634
11. In this school year, did your school offer any of the following activities? Select one
circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Peer tutoring in mathematics
Mathematics competitions
Chess clubs
Computer coding classes
Mathematics clubs
Teacher-led tutoring sessions in
mathematics for groups of students
g. Family mathematics night
Yes
No
A
B
VH270636
A
B
VH270637
A
B
VH270638
A
B
VH854091
A
B
VH270641
A
B
VH270643
A
B
VH270645
230
Appendix K-3ac: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 8
Mathematics
231
2019 Operational Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
The
percentages
were further
divided into
additional
response
options for
better
differentiation.
The article “a”
was added in
front of
“neighboring”.
D
This item was
dropped
because it
showed lack of
variability in
response
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
N/A
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 1
232
2019 Operational Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
(2017 Grade 8)
NC
(2017 Grade 8)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
NC
(2017 Grade 8)
Rationale
option
frequency and
did not predict
achievement.
Please note
that no content
changes were
made to the
item but the
skip pattern
text was
removed from
the item given
the transition
from PBA to
DBA.
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 2
233
2019 Operational Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
Previous subitems “a”, “b”,
and “h” were
dropped.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 3
234
2019 Operational Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
Previous subitems “d”
through “”j”
were
dropped.
Issue: Organization of instruction
Issue: Organization of instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 4
235
2019 Operational Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 5
236
Appendix K-3ad: Operational Grade 8 Mathematics
237
VH591775
1. In your school, approximately what percentage of eighth-grade students enroll in
more than one mathematics class in a year (including summer school or two-block
classes) for remediation or to catch up a grade level? Do not include students who
receive additional mathematics instruction as part of special education or because
of IEP provisions.
A 0–10%
B 11–20%
C 21–30%
D 31–40%
E 41–50%
F More than 50%
VH270533
2. This year, how many teachers are teaching mathematics in your school? Enter the
number of teachers.
VH811923
3. In this school year, what percentage of students have gone to other schools (a
neighboring middle school, high school, or college) to receive mathematics
instruction?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–20%
E 21–30%
F 31–40%
G 41–50%
H More than 50%
238
VH270659
4. Below are some sentences about students who may have to go to other schools for
mathematics instruction. Please indicate which statements apply to your
students. Select one circle in each row.
a. There are students in my school who take
high school mathematics classes.
b. My school provides credit for students who
take high school or college mathematics
classes.
c. Students at my school who take high
school mathematics classes also take the
same tests as high school students taking
the same course.
d. There are algebra classes offered in my
school that are equivalent to algebra classes
offered at the high schools in my district.
Yes
No
A
B
VH270660
A
B
VH270661
A
B
VH270663
A
B
VH270664
VH240073
5. Is there a mathematics coach available (full- or part-time) to eighth-grade teachers
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers
C No
239
VH240963
6. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics
coach(es) available to eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Provide support or
assistance about
mathematics content
b. Provide support or
assistance about the
teaching of mathematics to
individual teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about
mathematics or the
teaching of mathematics
for groups of teachers
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240964
A
B
C
D
VH240966
A
B
C
D
VH240965
VH240919
7. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240921
A
B
C
D
VH240920
A
B
C
D
VH240923
240
VH240967
8. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on
preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240970
A
B
C
D
VH240971
A
B
C
D
VH240969
VH270634
9. In this school year, did your school offer any of the following activities? Select one
circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Mathematics competitions
Chess clubs
Programming classes
Mathematics clubs
Teacher-led tutoring sessions in
mathematics for groups of students
f. Family mathematics night
Yes
No
A
B
VH270637
A
B
VH270638
A
B
VH270640
A
B
VH270641
A
B
VH270643
A
B
VH270645
241
Appendix K-3ae: Summary of Changes Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics
242
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
The
percentages
were further
divided into
additional
response
options for
better
differentiatio
n. The article
“a” has been
added in
front of
“neighboring”
.
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 1
243
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
D
N/A
(2017 Grade 8)
N/A
A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
N/A
A
Rationale
This item was
dropped
because it
showed lack
of variability
in response
option
frequency
and did not
predict
achievement.
This version
of the math
coach/speciali
st item was
added to
inquire about
additional
math staff
supporting
students.
This version
of the math
coach/speciali
st item was
added to
inquire about
additional
math staff
supporting
students.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 2
244
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
R
(2017 Grade 8)
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 3
Rationale
This version
of the math
coach/speciali
st item
replaced the
previous
version and
includes
specific
examples of
additional
math staff
titles.
This version
of the math
coach/speciali
st item
replaced the
previous
version and
includes
specific
examples of
additional
math staff
titles.
245
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
Previous subitems “d”
through “”j”
were
dropped.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Previous subitems “a”,
“b”, and “h”
were
dropped.
Previous subitem “e” was
revised to
“Computer
coding
classes”.
Issue: Organization of Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 4
246
2019 Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2017 Grade 8)
(2017 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 5
247
Appendix K-3af: Pilot Grade 8 Mathematics
248
VH591775
1. In your school, approximately what percentage of eighth-grade students enroll in
more than one mathematics class in a year (including summer school or two-block
classes) for remediation or to catch up a grade level? Do not include students who
receive additional mathematics instruction as part of special education or because
of IEP provisions.
A 0–10%
B 11–20%
C 21–30%
D 31–40%
E 41–50%
F More than 50%
VH811923
2. In this school year, what percentage of students have gone to other schools (a
neighboring middle school, high school, or college) to receive mathematics
instruction?
A 0%
B 1–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–20%
E 21–30%
F 31–40%
G 41–50%
H More than 50%
249
VH270659
3. Below are some sentences about students who may have to go to other schools for
mathematics instruction. Please indicate which statements apply to your
students. Select one circle in each row.
a. There are students in my school who take
high school mathematics classes.
b. My school provides credit for students who
take high school or college mathematics
classes.
c. Students at my school who take high
school mathematics classes also take the
same tests as high school students taking
the same course.
d. There are algebra classes offered in my
school that are equivalent to algebra classes
offered at the high schools in my district.
Yes
No
A
B
VH270660
A
B
VH270661
A
B
VH270663
A
B
VH270664
VH270533
4. This year, how many teachers are teaching mathematics in your school? Enter the
number of teachers.
VH854097
5. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, are there any additional full- or
part-time math staff (e.g., a math specialist, math coach, math lead teacher, or
math supervisor) available to eighth-grade students at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students
C No
250
VH854262
6. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional math staff
available to eighth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide math
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide math
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide math enrichment
to individual students
d. Provide math enrichment
to groups of students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH854265
A
B
C
D
VH854266
A
B
C
D
VH854267
A
B
C
D
VH854268
VH854102
7. Are there any additional full- or part-time math staff (e.g., a math specialist, math
coach, math lead teacher, or math supervisor) available to eighth-grade teachers at
your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers
C No
251
VH854370
8. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional math staff
available to eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support/assistance
with math content or the
teaching of math to
individual teachers
b. Provide support/assistance
in using math
manipulatives and
hands-on activities
c. Conduct professional
development about math
or the teaching of math for
groups of teachers
d. Analyze assessment data to
inform strategies and next
steps for instruction
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH854372
A
B
C
D
VH854373
A
B
C
D
VH854374
A
B
C
D
VH854375
VH240919
9. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240921
A
B
C
D
VH240920
A
B
C
D
VH240923
252
VH240967
10. To what extent does your school’s eighth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on
preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240970
A
B
C
D
VH240971
A
B
C
D
VH240969
VH270634
11. In this school year, did your school offer any of the following activities? Select one
circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Peer tutoring in mathematics
Mathematics competitions
Chess clubs
Computer coding classes
Mathematics clubs
Teacher-led tutoring sessions in
mathematics for groups of students
g. Family mathematics night
Yes
No
A
B
VH270636
A
B
VH270637
A
B
VH270638
A
B
VH854091
A
B
VH270641
A
B
VH270643
A
B
VH270645
253
Appendix K-3ag: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 12
Mathematics
254
2019 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
The current
sub-item “k”
was added as
an additional
course title.
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
255
2019 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
256
2019 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
N/A
D/A/
R/NC+
R
D
(2018 Grade 12)
NC
(2018 Grade 12)
Rationale
This item was
revised to
further break
down the first
response
option of 010% into 3
separate
response
options, and
adding "a" in
front of
“neighboring”.
This item was
dropped
because it
showed lack of
variability in
response
option
frequency and
did not predict
achievement.
N/A
Issue: Organization of instruction
257
2019 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
R
Previous subitems “a”, “h”,
and “i” were
dropped.
N/A
Issue: Organization of instruction
Issue: Resources for learning and instruction
258
2019 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
Issue: Organization of instruction
Previous subitems “c”
through “i”
were dropped.
Current subitem “c” was
added in to
align with
changes made
to this item for
grades 4 and 8.
The order of
previous subitems “a” and
“b” was
reversed.
Issue: Organization of instruction
259
2019 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
Previous subitem “d” was
dropped.
Previous subitem “h” was
dropped and
“Not offered”
was added in
as a response
option.
Issue: Organization of instruction
Issue: Organization of instruction
260
2019 Operational Grade 12 Mathematics School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
Previous subitem “d” was
dropped and
current subitem “c” was
added based
on the 2019
pilot data for
the free
response subitem
VH241082.
Issue: Organization of instruction
261
Appendix K-3ah: Operational Grade 12 Mathematics
262
VH240077
1. Beginning with ninth grade, how many years (or Carnegie-unit equivalents) of
course work in mathematics does your school or district require for graduation?
A Less than two years
B Two years
C Three years
D Four years
E More than four years
263
VH240984
2. Are courses of at least one semester in length taught in your school in each of the
following subjects? Select one circle in each row.
a. Pre-calculus or introductory analysis
b. Integrated mathematics 3 (third year of a
multi-year course)
c. Integrated mathematics 4 (fourth year of a
multi-year course)
d. Trigonometry
e. International Baccalaureate® (IB)
Mathematics
f. Advanced Placement (AP®) Calculus AB
g. Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC
h. Calculus (other than Advanced Placement
[AP] Calculus)
i. Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics
j. Probability and/or statistics (other than
Advanced Placement [AP] Statistics)
k. Advanced Placement (AP) Computer
Science Principles
l. Advanced Placement (AP) Computer
Science A
m. Computer science (other than Advanced
Placement [AP] Computer Science)
Yes
No
A
B
VH241006
A
B
VH241017
A
B
VH241018
A
B
VH240991
A
B
VH241008
A
B
VH241009
A
B
VH241010
A
B
VH241007
A
B
VH241011
A
B
VH241012
A
B
VH887721
A
B
VH796763
A
B
VH241016
264
VH241021
3. Which of the following mathematics courses are required for high school
graduation? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Statistics/Probability
Integrated mathematics 1 (first year of a
multi-year course)
Integrated mathematics 2 (second year of a
multi-year course)
Integrated mathematics 3 (third year of a
multi-year course)
Integrated mathematics 4 (fourth year of a
multi-year course)
Other mathematics course (Please specify):
Yes
No
A
B
VH241022
A
B
VH241023
A
B
VH241024
A
B
VH241025
A
B
VH241032
A
B
VH241033
A
B
VH241034
A
B
VH241028
A
B
VH241031
VH240078
4. Does your school offer online mathematics courses for credit?
A Yes
B No
VH733475
5. In your school, approximately what percentage of twelfth-grade students enroll in
more than one mathematics class in a year (including summer school or two-block
classes) for remediation or to catch up a grade level? Do not include students who
receive additional mathematics instruction as part of special education or because
of IEP provisions.
A 0–10%
B 11–20%
C 21–30%
D 31–40%
E 41–50%
F More than 50%
265
VH848466
6. In this school year, what percentage of students have gone to other schools (a
neighboring high school or college) to receive mathematics instruction?
A 0%
B 1-5%
C 6-10%
D 11-20%
E 21-30%
F 31-40%
G 41-50%
H More than 50%
VH270533
7. This year, how many teachers are teaching mathematics in your school? Enter the
number of teachers.
VH240080
8. Is there a mathematics coach available (full- or part-time) to twelfth-grade teachers
at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade teachers
C No
266
VH241043
9. To what extent are each of the following a responsibility of the mathematics
coach(es) available to twelfth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each
row.
a. Provide support or
assistance about
mathematics content
b. Provide support or
assistance about the
teaching of mathematics to
individual teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about
mathematics or the
teaching of mathematics
for groups of teachers
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241044
A
B
C
D
VH241046
A
B
C
D
VH241045
VH240919
10. To what extent is your school’s mathematics program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH240921
A
B
C
D
VH240920
A
B
C
D
VH240923
267
VH733484
11. To what extent does your school’s twelfth-grade mathematics curriculum focus on
preparation for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. District assessments
b. State assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH733487
A
B
C
D
VH733486
A
B
C
D
VH733485
VH860442
12. Approximately what percentage of students in this year’s graduating class has enrolled in a
distance learning course for the following subjects? Select one circle in each row.
(Distance learning courses are defined for this survey as credit-granting courses in which the
teacher and student are in different locations. They can be delivered via audio, video, or Internet
or other computer technologies. They may originate from your school or another entity.)
a. English/
language arts
b. Mathematics
c. Social studies
d. Science
e. Computer
science
f. Foreign
languages
g. Career and
technical/
vocational
Not
offered
0%
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH860443
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH860444
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH860445
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH860450
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH860447
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH860448
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH860449
11–25% 26–50% 51–75%
Over
75%
268
VH241070
13. Approximately what percentage of students in this year’s graduating class has enrolled in a
mathematics academic course for dual credit taught at the following locations? Select one circle
in each row.
(Dual credit is defined for this survey as a course or program where high school students can earn
both high school and postsecondary credits for the same courses. Postsecondary institutions
include public and private 2- or 4-year colleges or universities, community colleges, and technical
or vocational schools. The dual credit options must either be legislated by your state or have an
articulated or formal written agreement between your school and a postsecondary institution. Do
NOT include Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate® courses.)
a. On your high
school campus
b. On a
postsecondary
campus
c. Through
distance
learning
Over
75%
0%
1–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241071
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241072
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241074
G
VH241077
14. Approximately what percentage of students in this year’s graduating class has enrolled in a career
and technical/vocational course for dual credit taught at the following locations? Select one circle
in each row.
(Dual credit is defined for this survey as a course or program where high school students can earn
both high school and postsecondary credits for the same courses. Postsecondary institutions
include public and private 2- or 4-year colleges or universities, community colleges, and technical
or vocational schools. The dual credit options must either be legislated by your state or have an
articulated or formal written agreement between your school and a postsecondary institution. Do
NOT include Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate® courses.)
a. On your high
school campus
b. On a
postsecondary
campus
c. On a career and
technical/
vocational
school campus
d. Through
distance
learning
Over
75%
0%
1–5%
6–10%
11–25%
26–50%
51–75%
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241078
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241079
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH859714
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
VH241080
G
269
VH270634
15. In this school year, did your school offer any of the following activities? Select one
circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Peer tutoring in mathematics
Mathematics competitions
Chess clubs
Programming classes
Mathematics clubs
Teacher-led tutoring sessions in
mathematics for groups of students
Yes
No
A
B
VH270636
A
B
VH270637
A
B
VH270638
A
B
VH270640
A
B
VH270641
A
B
VH270643
270
Appendix K-3ai: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4 Science
271
2019 Operational Grade 4 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: Resources for learning and instruction
R
(2018 Grade 4)
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
Issue: Resources for learning and instruction
R
(2018 Grade 4)
Rationale
Issue: Resources for learning and instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 1
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
272
2019 Operational Grade 4 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
To align the
science
survey
questionnaire
with those
used in other
subjects and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
sub-items C,
E, F, G, H, I, J,
K were
dropped.
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 2
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2019 Operational Grade 4 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 3
274
2019 Operational Grade 4 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
(2018 Grade 4)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
R
Due to low
response
variability and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
sub-item A
was dropped.
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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Appendix K-3aj: Operational Grade 4 Science
276
VH859429
1. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, are there any additional full- or
part-time science staff (e.g., a science specialist, science lead teacher, science
supervisor, or science department head) available to fourth-grade students at your
school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade students
C No
VH859433
2. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional science
staff available to fourth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide science
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide science
enrichment to groups of
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241297
A
B
C
D
VH241298
A
B
C
D
VH241299
A
B
C
D
VH241300
277
VH859440
3. Are there any additional full- or part-time science staff (e.g., a science coach,
science lead teacher, science supervisor, or science department head) available to
fourth-grade teachers at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to fourth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to fourth-grade teachers
C No
VH859443
4. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional science
staff available to fourth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support/assistance
with science content or the
teaching of science to
individual teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance with lab
equipment to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about science
or the teaching of science
for groups of teachers
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241302
A
B
C
D
VH640260
A
B
C
D
VH241303
278
VH241305
5. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241307
A
B
C
D
VH241306
A
B
C
D
VH241309
VH241315
6. To what extent do your school’s fourth-grade science curricula focus on preparation
for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241319
A
B
C
D
VH241318
A
B
C
D
VH640864
VH642831
7. To what extent does your school provide up-to-date technology resources for
science teaching and learning?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
279
VH240119
8. Does your school have laboratory facilities for fourth-grade science instruction?
A Yes
B No
VH241320
9. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for
fourth-grade instruction have the following features? Select one circle in each row.
a. Demonstration stations
b. Student lab stations
c. Storage areas for chemicals
and other supplies
d. Electricity (for example,
power outlets for using lab
equipment)
e. Running water
f. Gas for burners
g. Hoods or air hoses
h. Safety equipment (e.g.,
goggles, fire extinguishers,
or eye wash stations)
i. Computers and other
digital devices
j. Internet connection
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241321
A
B
C
D
VH241322
A
B
C
D
VH241323
A
B
C
D
VH241324
A
B
C
D
VH241330
A
B
C
D
VH241326
A
B
C
D
VH241327
A
B
C
D
VH241328
A
B
C
D
VH241329
A
B
C
D
VH241325
280
VH241362
10. In this school year, are any of the following types of science clubs offered to
fourth-grade students in your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teacher volunteered (initiated and run by
individual teachers)
b. School sponsored (initiated by school and
run by school designated personnel)
c. Partnered with external agencies (e.g.,
universities, science museums, or
companies)
Yes
No
A
B
VH241363
A
B
VH241365
A
B
VH241364
VH241366
11. To what extent does your school provide fourth-grade students with the following
learning experiences? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips (e.g.,
museums, zoos, aquariums,
science centers, or other similar
sites)
Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
VH241367
A
B
C
VH241368
A
B
C
VH241369
281
Appendix K-3ak: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 8
Science
282
2019 Operational Grade 8 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
R
(2018 Grade 8)
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
R
(2018 Grade 8)
Rationale
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 1
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
283
2019 Operational Grade 8 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
To align the
science
survey
questionnaire
with those
used in other
subjects and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
sub-items C,
E, F, G, H, J, K,
and L were
dropped.
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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2019 Operational Grade 8 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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285
2019 Operational Grade 4 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
(2018 Grade 8)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
R
Due to low
response
variability and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
sub-item A
was dropped.
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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1. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, are there any additional full- or
part-time science staff (e.g., a science specialist, science lead teacher, science
supervisor, or science department head) available to eighth-grade students at your
school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade students
C No
VH859456
2. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional science
staff available to eighth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide science
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide science
enrichment to groups of
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241371
A
B
C
D
VH241372
A
B
C
D
VH241373
A
B
C
D
VH241374
288
VH859464
3. Are there any additional full- or part-time science staff (e.g., a science coach,
science lead teacher, science supervisor, or science department head) available to
eighth-grade teachers at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to eighth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to eighth-grade teachers
C No
VH859471
4. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional science
staff available to eighth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support/assistance
with science content or the
teaching of science to
individual teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance with lab
equipment to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about science
or the teaching of science
for groups of teachers
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241376
A
B
C
D
VH640268
A
B
C
D
VH241377
289
VH241305
5. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
d. Recommendations from
school science department
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241307
A
B
C
D
VH241306
A
B
C
D
VH241309
A
B
C
D
VH241311
VH241379
6. To what extent do your school’s eighth-grade science curricula focus on preparation
for the following types of assessments? Select one circle in each row.
a. State assessments
b. District assessments
c. School assessments (e.g.,
quizzes or tests created by
teachers)
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241383
A
B
C
D
VH241382
A
B
C
D
VH643937
VH642831
7. To what extent does your school provide up-to-date technology resources for
science teaching and learning?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
290
VH240122
8. Does your school have laboratory facilities for eighth-grade science instruction?
A Yes
B No
VH241384
9. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for
eighth-grade instruction have the following features? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Demonstration stations
Internet connection
Student lab stations
Storage areas for chemicals
and other supplies
Electricity (for example,
power outlets for using lab
equipment)
Running water
Gas for burners
Hoods or air hoses
Safety equipment (e.g.,
goggles, fire extinguishers,
or eye wash stations)
Computers and other
digital devices
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241385
A
B
C
D
VH241389
A
B
C
D
VH241386
A
B
C
D
VH241387
A
B
C
D
VH241388
A
B
C
D
VH241394
A
B
C
D
VH241390
A
B
C
D
VH241391
A
B
C
D
VH241392
A
B
C
D
VH241393
291
VH241446
10. In this school year, are any of the following types of science clubs offered to
eighth-grade students in your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teacher volunteered (initiated and run by
individual teachers)
b. School sponsored (initiated by school and
run by school designated personnel)
c. Partnered with external agencies (e.g.,
universities, science museums, or
companies)
Yes
No
A
B
VH241447
A
B
VH241449
A
B
VH241448
VH241451
11. To what extent does your school provide eighth-grade students with the following
learning experiences? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips (e.g.,
museums, zoos, aquariums,
science centers, or other similar
sites)
Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
VH241452
A
B
C
VH241453
A
B
C
VH241454
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Science
293
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Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
Issue: Organization of Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
R
(2018 Grade 12)
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
R
(2018 Grade 12)
Rationale
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
295
2019 Operational Grade 12 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
To align the
science
survey
questionnaire
with those
used in other
subjects and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
sub-items C,
E, F, G, H, J, K,
and L were
dropped.
Bolding was
added to the
item for
emphasis and
to create
consistency
with similar
items in
others
subjects.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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2019 Operational Grade 12 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
R
Sub-item D
was revised
to create
consistency
with the
grade 4 and
grade 8
versions of
this item.
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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2019 Operational Grade 12 Science School
Previous item
(2018 Grade 12)
(2018 Grade 12)
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
NC
N/A
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
Due to low
response
variability and
to keep
school
administrator
burden low,
sub-item A
was dropped.
Issue: Resources for Learning and Instruction
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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Appendix K-3an: Operational Grade 12 Science
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VH240123
1. Beginning with ninth grade, how many years (or Carnegie-unit equivalents) of
course work in science does your school or district require for graduation?
A Less than two years
B Two years
C Three years
D Four years
E More than four years
VH240124
2. Does your school offer online science courses for credit?
A Yes
B No
300
VH240984
3. Are courses of at least one semester in length taught in your school in each of the
following subjects? Select one circle in each row.
a. Advanced Placement® Biology
b. Advanced physics (beyond an introductory
course)
c. Advanced biology (beyond an introductory
course)
d. Advanced chemistry (beyond an
introductory course)
e. International Baccalaureate® Design
Technology
f. Advanced technology (beyond an
introductory course)
g. International Baccalaureate Chemistry
h. International Baccalaureate Physics
i. International Baccalaureate Biology
j. Advanced environmental science (beyond
an introductory course)
k. International Baccalaureate Environmental
Systems and Societies
l. Advanced Placement Environmental
Science
m. Advanced Placement Chemistry
n. Advanced Placement Physics C
o. Advanced Placement Physics 1
p. Advanced Placement Physics 2
q. Advanced Placement Computer Science A
r. Advanced Placement Computer Science
Principles
Yes
No
A
B
VH240997
A
B
VH240996
A
B
VH240994
A
B
VH240995
A
B
VH241004
A
B
VH241005
A
B
VH241002
A
B
VH241003
A
B
VH240986
A
B
VH241019
A
B
VH241001
A
B
VH240998
A
B
VH240999
A
B
VH241000
A
B
VH748759
A
B
VH748760
A
B
VH241013
A
B
VH748761
VH859482
4. In addition to their regular classroom teacher, are there any additional full- or
part-time science staff (e.g., a science specialist, science lead teacher, science
supervisor, or science department head) available to twelfth-grade students at your
school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade students
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade students
C No
301
VH859487
5. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional science
staff available to twelfth-grade students at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to individual
students
b. Provide science
course-related support,
remediation, or
intervention to groups of
students
c. Provide science
enrichment to individual
students
d. Provide science
enrichment to groups of
students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241456
A
B
C
D
VH241457
A
B
C
D
VH241458
A
B
C
D
VH241459
VH859496
6. Are there any additional full- or part-time science staff (e.g., a science coach,
science lead teacher, science supervisor, or science department head) available to
twelfth-grade teachers at your school?
A Yes, available full-time to twelfth-grade teachers
B Yes, available part-time to twelfth-grade teachers
C No
302
VH859498
7. To what extent is each of the following a responsibility of the additional science
staff available to twelfth-grade teachers at your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Provide support/assistance
with science content or the
teaching of science to
individual teachers
b. Provide technical support/
assistance with lab
equipment to individual
teachers
c. Conduct professional
development about science
or the teaching of science
for groups of teachers
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241461
A
B
C
D
VH640273
A
B
C
D
VH241462
VH241305
8. To what extent is your school’s science program structured according to the
following resources? Select one circle in each row.
a. District curriculum
standards or curriculum
guides
b. State curriculum standards
or frameworks
c. In-school curriculum
frameworks and standards
for learning
d. Recommendations from
school science department
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241307
A
B
C
D
VH241306
A
B
C
D
VH241309
A
B
C
D
VH241311
303
VH642831
9. To what extent does your school provide up-to-date technology resources for
science teaching and learning?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
VH240127
10. Does your school have laboratory facilities for twelfth-grade science instruction?
A Yes
B No
304
VH241464
11. To what extent do your school’s science laboratories that are available for
twelfth-grade instruction have the following features? Select one circle in each row.
a. Demonstration stations
b. Student lab stations
c. Storage areas for chemicals
and other supplies
d. Electricity (for example,
power outlets for using lab
equipment)
e. Running water
f. Gas for burners
g. Hoods or air hoses
h. Safety equipment (e.g.,
goggles, fire extinguishers,
or eye wash stations)
i. Computers and other
digital devices
j. Internet connection
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241465
A
B
C
D
VH241466
A
B
C
D
VH241467
A
B
C
D
VH865617
A
B
C
D
VH241469
A
B
C
D
VH241470
A
B
C
D
VH241471
A
B
C
D
VH241472
A
B
C
D
VH241473
A
B
C
D
VH241474
VH241506
12. In this school year, are any of the following types of science clubs offered to
twelfth-grade students in your school? Select one circle in each row.
a. Teacher volunteered (initiated and run by
individual teachers)
b. School sponsored (initiated by school and
run by school designated personnel)
c. Partnered with external agencies (e.g.,
universities, science museums, or
companies)
Yes
No
A
B
VH241507
A
B
VH241509
A
B
VH241508
305
VH241510
13. To what extent does your school provide twelfth-grade students with the following
learning experiences? Select one circle in each row.
a. Science fairs
b. Science competitions
c. Science-related field trips (e.g.,
museums, zoos, aquariums,
science centers, or other similar
sites)
Not at all
1–2 times per
year
3 or more times
per year
A
B
C
VH241511
A
B
C
VH241512
A
B
C
VH241513
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307
2019 Operational Grade 4 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
(2015 Grade 4)
(2015 Grade 4)
(2015 Grade 4)
(2015 Grade 4)
(2015 Grade 4)
(2015 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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2019 Operational Grade 4 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
NC
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
N/A
(2015 Grade 4)
(2015 Grade 4)
(2015 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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2019 Operational Grade 4 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
(2015 Grade 4)
NC
(2015 Grade 4)
NC
(2015 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 3
Rationale
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
310
2019 Operational Grade 4 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
(2015 Grade 4)
NC
(2015 Grade 4)
NC
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 4
Rationale
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
311
2019 Operational Grade 4 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
(2015 Grade 4)
NC
(2015 Grade 4)
NC
(2015 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 5
Rationale
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
312
2019 Operational Grade 4 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
(2015 Grade 4)
(2015 Grade 4)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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VH242887
1. What is your professional position (title) at this school?
VH253882
2. Counting this year, how many years has the current principal or head of school
held his/her position at this school? If less than 1 year total, enter “01.”
Years
VH240180
3. Which of the following describes your school best? Please select one circle only.
A Regular public school
B Charter public school
C Bureau of Indian Education contracted or grant school
D Bureau of Indian Education operated school
E Other nonpublic school
315
VH240181
4. Is your school a boarding school?
A Yes
B No
VH240182
5. Is your school located on a reservation/on tribal land?
A Yes
B No
VH240183
6. Is your school an American Indian or Alaska Native language immersion school?
A Yes
B No
VH253888
7. How many American Indian and/or Alaska Native students are enrolled at your
school? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your
calculations.)
Students
316
VH241662
8. For this school year, has funding from any of the following sources been used to
provide educational services and support for American Indian or Alaska Native
students? Some of the sources are designated specifically for American Indian or
Alaska Native education, while others are intended for broader use. Select one circle in
each row.
a. Title I funds (Compensatory
Education)
b. Title II funds (Professional
Improvement)
c. Title III or other bilingual or ESL/
ELL funds
d. Title VII, Indian Education
Formula Grant
e. Title VII, Discretionary Grant
under Indian Education
f. Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) funds
g. Impact Aid Program
h. Johnson-O’Malley Grant
i. Alaska Native Education
Programs
j. Tribal or Village funds
k. Other funding sources related to
American Indian or Alaska
Native education (e.g., grants,
donations, tuition, etc.)
Yes
No
I don’t know.
A
B
C
VH241663
A
B
C
VH241664
A
B
C
VH241665
A
B
C
VH241666
A
B
C
VH241667
A
B
C
VH241674
A
B
C
VH241669
A
B
C
VH241670
A
B
C
VH241671
A
B
C
VH241672
A
B
C
VH241673
317
VH241675
9. Are families of your students involved with your school in the following ways? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Academic club (for example, math club)
b. Arts club
c. Cultural dances or activities (for example,
drum groups)
d. Drama club
e. Making school curriculum decisions
f. Open houses or back-to-school nights
g. Parent-teacher conferences
h. Parent-teacher organizations
i. School sports
j. Volunteer programs
k. Other (please specify):
Yes
No
A
B
VH241676
A
B
VH241677
A
B
VH241678
A
B
VH241679
A
B
VH241680
A
B
VH241681
A
B
VH241682
A
B
VH241683
A
B
VH241684
A
B
VH241685
A
B
VH241686
VH241687
10. In a typical school year, how many times has a member of the American Indian or
Alaska Native community done the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Visited the school to
discuss education issues
with students and staff,
other than a conference
regarding an individual
student
b. Visited the school to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native traditions and
culture with students and
staff
c. Participated in Indian
Education Parent Groups
Never
1–2 times
3 or more
times
I don’t know.
A
B
C
D
VH241688
A
B
C
D
VH241690
A
B
C
D
VH241689
318
VH241691
11. Are the following courses and programs about American Indian or Alaska Native
traditions and culture offered at your school each year? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Year-long course
Semester-long course
Workshop or unit
Clubs
Other programs (for example, study groups
before or after regular class periods)
Yes
No
A
B
VH241692
A
B
VH241693
A
B
VH241694
A
B
VH241695
A
B
VH241696
VH241697
12. Are the following courses or programs about American Indian or Alaska Native
traditions and culture required or elective for students at your school? Select one circle
in each row.
a. Year-long course
b. Semester-long course
c. Workshop or unit
Required
Elective
Not offered
A
B
C
VH241698
A
B
C
VH241700
A
B
C
VH241699
319
VH241701
13. Do students in your school receive instruction about American Indian or Alaska
Native cultures in any of the following areas? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Oral language
Written language
History of tribes or cultural groups
Traditions and customs
Arts, crafts, music, or dance
Tribal or village government
Current events and issues important to
tribes or cultural groups
Yes
No
A
B
VH241702
A
B
VH241703
A
B
VH241704
A
B
VH241708
A
B
VH241706
A
B
VH241707
A
B
VH241705
VH241709
14. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s
reading/language arts curriculum? Select one circle in each row.
a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
A
B
C
D
E
VH241710
A
B
C
D
E
VH241713
A
B
C
D
E
VH241712
A
B
C
D
E
VH241711
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VH241714
15. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s
mathematics curriculum? Select one circle in each row.
a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
A
B
C
D
E
VH241715
A
B
C
D
E
VH241718
A
B
C
D
E
VH241717
A
B
C
D
E
VH241716
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VH241719
16. Considering all of the students in your school, to what extent is each of the
following a problem? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Student absenteeism
Student tardiness
Student health problems
Student misbehavior in
class
Physical conflicts among
students
Bullying
Low student aspirations
Low teacher expectations
Low family involvement
Inadequate transportation
for students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241720
A
B
C
D
VH241721
A
B
C
D
VH241722
A
B
C
D
VH241724
A
B
C
D
VH241731
A
B
C
D
VH241726
A
B
C
D
VH241727
A
B
C
D
VH241728
A
B
C
D
VH241729
A
B
C
D
VH241725
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VH241732
17. Which of the following types of student and family services are offered at your
school on a regular basis? Select one circle in each row.
a. Health services for students such as a
school nurse
b. Health services for families such as a
community clinic
c. Social or counseling services for students
d. Social or counseling services for families
e. Adult education programs for all ages
f. Tutoring services for students
g. Career counseling services for students
Offered
Not offered
A
B
VH241733
A
B
VH241734
A
B
VH241735
A
B
VH241739
A
B
VH241737
A
B
VH241738
A
B
VH241736
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VH241740
18. In a typical school year, how often does your school provide each of the following
opportunities for communication between school and families? Select one circle in
each row.
A few times a
year
a. Teacher/family conferences
(individual or group)
b. Information (for example,
expectations, procedures,
calendars) sent home about
school
c. Written reports (for
example, report cards) of
child’s performance sent
home
d. Events at school in which
families are invited to
participate
e. Opportunities to
participate in formulation
of school policies and
improvement plans
f. Opportunities to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native histories and
traditions as part of the
instructional program
g. Telephone calls with
parents
h. Information provided
through websites or e-mail
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VH241741
A
B
C
D
VH241742
A
B
C
D
VH241743
A
B
C
D
VH241748
A
B
C
D
VH241745
A
B
C
D
VH241746
A
B
C
D
VH241747
A
B
C
D
VH241744
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VH241749
19. Please indicate what percentage of the individuals at your school is described by
each of the following statements: Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers at
this school for
3 or more
years
b. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
teachers at
this school
c. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
staff other
than teachers
don’t
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–100% Iknow.
0%
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241750
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241752
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241751
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2019 Operational Grade 8 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
NC
N/A
N/A
(2015 Grade 8)
(2015 Grade 8)
(2015 Grade 8)
(2015 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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2019 Operational Grade 8 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
N/A
NC
Please note
there were no
content
changes, but
the comma
was removed
free response
text box.
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
N/A
(2015 Grade 8)
(2015 Grade 8)
(2015 Grade 8)
NC
(2015 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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2019 Operational Grade 8 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
(2015 Grade 8)
NC
(2015 Grade 8)
NC
(2015 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 3
Rationale
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
329
2019 Operational Grade 8 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
(2015 Grade 8)
NC
(2015 Grade 8)
NC
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 4
Rationale
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
330
2019 Operational Grade 8 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
(2015 Grade 8)
NC
(2015 Grade 8)
NC
Rationale
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
(2015 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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331
2019 Operational Grade 8 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
(2015 Grade 8)
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
(2015 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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332
2019 Operational Grade 8 National Indian Education Study (NIES) School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
NC
Rationale
NC
The in-line
direction was
adapted from
PBA to DBA:
"Fill in one
oval on each
line." was
adapted to
“Select one
answer
choice on
each row."
N/A
N/A
(2015 Grade 8)
(2015 Grade 8)
NC
(2015 Grade 8)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
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Appendix K-3ar: Operational Grade 8 NIES
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VH242887
1. What is your professional position (title) at this school?
VH253882
2. Counting this year, how many years has the current principal or head of school
held his/her position at this school? If less than 1 year total, enter “01.”
Years
VH240180
3. Which of the following describes your school best? Please select one circle only.
A Regular public school
B Charter public school
C Bureau of Indian Education contracted or grant school
D Bureau of Indian Education operated school
E Other nonpublic school
335
VH240181
4. Is your school a boarding school?
A Yes
B No
VH240182
5. Is your school located on a reservation/on tribal land?
A Yes
B No
VH240183
6. Is your school an American Indian or Alaska Native language immersion school?
A Yes
B No
VH253888
7. How many American Indian and/or Alaska Native students are enrolled at your
school? (Include both enrolled tribal members and descendants in your
calculations.)
Students
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VH241662
8. For this school year, has funding from any of the following sources been used to
provide educational services and support for American Indian or Alaska Native
students? Some of the sources are designated specifically for American Indian or
Alaska Native education, while others are intended for broader use. Select one circle in
each row.
a. Title I funds (Compensatory
Education)
b. Title II funds (Professional
Improvement)
c. Title III or other bilingual or ESL/
ELL funds
d. Title VII, Indian Education
Formula Grant
e. Title VII, Discretionary Grant
under Indian Education
f. Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) funds
g. Impact Aid Program
h. Johnson-O’Malley Grant
i. Alaska Native Education
Programs
j. Tribal or Village funds
k. Other funding sources related to
American Indian or Alaska
Native education (e.g., grants,
donations, tuition, etc.)
Yes
No
I don’t know.
A
B
C
VH241663
A
B
C
VH241664
A
B
C
VH241665
A
B
C
VH241666
A
B
C
VH241667
A
B
C
VH241674
A
B
C
VH241669
A
B
C
VH241670
A
B
C
VH241671
A
B
C
VH241672
A
B
C
VH241673
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VH241675
9. Are families of your students involved with your school in the following ways? Select
one circle in each row.
a. Academic club (for example, math club)
b. Arts club
c. Cultural dances or activities (for example,
drum groups)
d. Drama club
e. Making school curriculum decisions
f. Open houses or back-to-school nights
g. Parent-teacher conferences
h. Parent-teacher organizations
i. School sports
j. Volunteer programs
k. Other (please specify):
Yes
No
A
B
VH241676
A
B
VH241677
A
B
VH241678
A
B
VH241679
A
B
VH241680
A
B
VH241681
A
B
VH241682
A
B
VH241683
A
B
VH241684
A
B
VH241685
A
B
VH241686
VH241687
10. In a typical school year, how many times has a member of the American Indian or
Alaska Native community done the following? Select one circle in each row.
a. Visited the school to
discuss education issues
with students and staff,
other than a conference
regarding an individual
student
b. Visited the school to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native traditions and
culture with students and
staff
c. Participated in Indian
Education Parent Groups
Never
1–2 times
3 or more
times
I don’t know.
A
B
C
D
VH241688
A
B
C
D
VH241690
A
B
C
D
VH241689
338
VH241691
11. Are the following courses and programs about American Indian or Alaska Native
traditions and culture offered at your school each year? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Year-long course
Semester-long course
Workshop or unit
Clubs
Other programs (for example, study groups
before or after regular class periods)
Yes
No
A
B
VH241692
A
B
VH241693
A
B
VH241694
A
B
VH241695
A
B
VH241696
VH241697
12. Are the following courses or programs about American Indian or Alaska Native
traditions and culture required or elective for students at your school? Select one circle
in each row.
a. Year-long course
b. Semester-long course
c. Workshop or unit
Required
Elective
Not offered
A
B
C
VH241698
A
B
C
VH241700
A
B
C
VH241699
339
VH241701
13. Do students in your school receive instruction about American Indian or Alaska
Native cultures in any of the following areas? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Oral language
Written language
History of tribes or cultural groups
Traditions and customs
Arts, crafts, music, or dance
Tribal or village government
Current events and issues important to
tribes or cultural groups
Yes
No
A
B
VH241702
A
B
VH241703
A
B
VH241704
A
B
VH241708
A
B
VH241706
A
B
VH241707
A
B
VH241705
VH241709
14. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s
reading/language arts curriculum? Select one circle in each row.
a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
A
B
C
D
E
VH241710
A
B
C
D
E
VH241713
A
B
C
D
E
VH241712
A
B
C
D
E
VH241711
340
VH241714
15. How much influence does each of the following standards have on your school’s
mathematics curriculum? Select one circle in each row.
a. State content
standards
b. District content
standards
c. Standards developed
by national
professional
organizations
d. American Indian or
Alaska Native content
or cultural standards
No
influence
A little
influence
Some
influence
A lot of
influence
Unaware of
standards
A
B
C
D
E
VH241715
A
B
C
D
E
VH241718
A
B
C
D
E
VH241717
A
B
C
D
E
VH241716
341
VH241719
16. Considering all of the students in your school, to what extent is each of the
following a problem? Select one circle in each row.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
Student absenteeism
Student tardiness
Student health problems
Teen pregnancies
Drug or alcohol use by
students
Student misbehavior in
class
Physical conflicts among
students
Bullying
Low student aspirations
Low teacher expectations
Low family involvement
Inadequate transportation
for students
Not at all
Small extent
Moderate
extent
Large extent
A
B
C
D
VH241720
A
B
C
D
VH241721
A
B
C
D
VH241722
A
B
C
D
VH241730
A
B
C
D
VH241723
A
B
C
D
VH241724
A
B
C
D
VH241731
A
B
C
D
VH241726
A
B
C
D
VH241727
A
B
C
D
VH241728
A
B
C
D
VH241729
A
B
C
D
VH241725
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VH241732
17. Which of the following types of student and family services are offered at your
school on a regular basis? Select one circle in each row.
a. Health services for students such as a
school nurse
b. Health services for families such as a
community clinic
c. Social or counseling services for students
d. Social or counseling services for families
e. Adult education programs for all ages
f. Tutoring services for students
g. Career counseling services for students
Offered
Not offered
A
B
VH241733
A
B
VH241734
A
B
VH241735
A
B
VH241739
A
B
VH241737
A
B
VH241738
A
B
VH241736
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VH241740
18. In a typical school year, how often does your school provide each of the following
opportunities for communication between school and families? Select one circle in
each row.
A few times a
year
a. Teacher/family conferences
(individual or group)
b. Information (for example,
expectations, procedures,
calendars) sent home about
school
c. Written reports (for
example, report cards) of
child’s performance sent
home
d. Events at school in which
families are invited to
participate
e. Opportunities to
participate in formulation
of school policies and
improvement plans
f. Opportunities to share
American Indian or Alaska
Native histories and
traditions as part of the
instructional program
g. Telephone calls with
parents
h. Information provided
through websites or e-mail
Once or twice Once or twice
a month
a week
Every day or
almost every
day
A
B
C
D
VH241741
A
B
C
D
VH241742
A
B
C
D
VH241743
A
B
C
D
VH241748
A
B
C
D
VH241745
A
B
C
D
VH241746
A
B
C
D
VH241747
A
B
C
D
VH241744
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VH240184
19. What percentage of your grade 8 students dropped out of school during the last
schoolyear?
A 0–2%
B 3–5%
C 6–10%
D 11–20%
E 21–30%
F 31–40%
G 41–50%
H More than 50%
VH241749
20. Please indicate what percentage of the individuals at your school is described by
each of the following statements: Select one circle in each row.
a. Teachers at
this school for
3 or more
years
b. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
teachers at
this school
c. American
Indian or
Alaska Native
staff other
than teachers
don’t
11–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–100% Iknow.
0%
1–5%
6–10%
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241750
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241752
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
VH241751
345
VH240185
21. To what extent do your school’s eighth-grade curricula emphasize preparing
students for high school?
A Not at all
B Small extent
C Moderate extent
D Large extent
346
Appendix K-3as: Summary of Changes Operational Grade 4, 8
& 12 Giving Back
347
2019 Operational Grade 4, 8, and 12 Giving Back School
Previous item
2019 item
D/A/
R/NC+
R
Rationale
R
The item was
revised to
accommodat
e system
changes.
The item was
revised to
accommodat
e system
changes.
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
(2018 Grade 4, 8, and 12)
+ This column indicates whether the item was dropped (D), added (A), revised (R), or there was no change (NC).
Page 1
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Appendix K-3at: Operational Grade 4, 8 & 12 Giving Back
349
1. Would you like to sign up for special access to preliminary information regarding
teachers and schools across the nation?
Example Question
In 2017, 75% of reading teachers used readingrelated websites or apps as supplemental resources
when teaching English/language arts.
___ Yes, I want access to preliminary information regarding teachers and schools across
the nation.
2. What type of analyses do you want to do based on feedback?
a. How other teachers and school administrators across the nation responded to this
questionnaire
b. How other teachers and school administrators in my state responded to this
questionnaire
c. What resources for learning and instruction are available to and used by teachers
and school administrators
d. How instruction for different subjects is organized in classrooms
e. The type of training and education received by teachers across the nation
f. Technology infrastructure that is available for students, teachers, and school
administrators
g. Information about enrollment and absenteeism in schools across the nation
h. How students across the nation performed on the assessment
i. How students in my state performed on the assessment
j. Other information not listed above (Please specify): __________
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