Supplement 1 - TIMSS and PIRLS Home - Boston College
Supplement 1 - TIMSS and PIRLS Home - Boston College
Supplement 1 - TIMSS and PIRLS Home - Boston College
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SecTIOn 9: eIgHTH – grade ScHOOl QueSTIOnnaIre<br />
Exhibit S1.9: Index of International Background Variables for the <strong>TIMSS</strong> 2011 School Questionnaire -<br />
Eighth Grade (Continued)<br />
<strong>TIMSS</strong><br />
2011<br />
Question<br />
Number<br />
<strong>TIMSS</strong><br />
2011<br />
Variable<br />
Name<br />
SCQ-01 BCBG01<br />
SCQ-02 BCBG02<br />
SCQ-03A BCBG03A<br />
SCQ-03B BCBG03B<br />
SCQ-04 BCBG04<br />
<strong>TIMSS</strong> 2011 Variable Description<br />
(See Questionnaire For Full Item Text)<br />
What is the total enrollment of students in your school as of ?<br />
What is the total enrollment of students in your school as of<br />
?<br />
Approximately what percentage of students in your school come from<br />
economically disadvantaged homes?<br />
Approximately what percentage of students in your school come from<br />
economically affluent homes?<br />
Approximately what percentage of students in your school have as their native language?<br />
<strong>TIMSS</strong> 2011 uSer guIde FOr THe InTernaTIOnal daTabaSe<br />
292 <strong>Supplement</strong> 1<br />
<strong>TIMSS</strong> 2007<br />
Variable Name<br />
BC4GTENR<br />
BC4GEENR<br />
BC4GSBED<br />
BC4GSBEA<br />
BC4GNALA<br />
SCQ-05A BCBG05A How many people live in the city, town, or area where your school is located? BC4GCOMU<br />
SCQ-05B BCBG05B Which best describes the immediate area in which your school is located?<br />
SCQ-05C BCBG05C<br />
Which best characterizes the average income level of the school's immediate<br />
area?<br />
SCQ-06A BCBG06A How many days per year is your school open for instruction? BC4GDYSO<br />
SCQ-06BA BCBG06BA What is the total instructional time (hours), excluding breaks, in a typical day? BC4GHTIT<br />
SCQ-06BB BCBG06BB What is the total instructional time (minutes), excluding breaks, in a typical day? BC4GMTIT<br />
SCQ-06C BCBG06C In one calendar week, how many days is the school open for instruction? BC4GDSOI<br />
SCQ-07 BCBG07<br />
SCQ-08A BCBG08A<br />
SCQ-08B BCBG08B<br />
SCQ-09AA BCBG09AA<br />
SCQ-09AB BCBG09AB<br />
SCQ-09AC BCBG09AC<br />
SCQ-09AD BCBG09AD<br />
SCQ-09AE BCBG09AE<br />
SCQ-09AF BCBG09AF<br />
SCQ-09BA BCBG09BA<br />
SCQ-09BB BCBG09BB<br />
SCQ-09BC BCBG09BC<br />
SCQ-09BD BCBG09BD<br />
SCQ-09BE BCBG09BE<br />
What is the total number of computers that can be used for instructional<br />
purposes by students?<br />
Does your school have a science laboratory that can be used by <br />
students?<br />
Do teachers usually have assistance available when students are conducting<br />
science experiments?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of instructional materials?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of supplies?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of school buildings <strong>and</strong> grounds?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of heating/cooling <strong>and</strong> lighting systems?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of instructional space?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of technologically competent staff?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of teachers with a specialization in mathematics?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of computers for mathematics instruction?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of computer software for mathematics instruction?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of library materials relevant to mathematics instruction?<br />
How much is your school’s capacity to provide instruction affected by a shortage<br />
or inadequacy of audio-visual resources for mathematics instruction?<br />
BC4GCMPS<br />
BC4SSLAB<br />
BC4STASE<br />
BC4GST01<br />
BC4GST02<br />
BC4GST03<br />
BC4GST04<br />
BC4GST05<br />
BC4MST07<br />
BC4MST08<br />
BC4MST10<br />
BC4MST11<br />
Notes<br />
Modified wording in<br />
2011<br />
Modified wording in<br />
2011<br />
Modified wording in<br />
2011
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