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TIMSS 2003 User Guide for the International Database / Edited by Michael O. Martin
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TIMSS 2003 International Database User Guide – Supplement 2 i
Supplement 2: National Adaptations of International Background Questionnaire Items
Overview
This supplement describes adaptations made by countries to the international versions of the
background questionnaire items. It provides users with a guide to evaluate the availability of
internationally comparable data for use in secondary analyses involving the TIMSS 2003 background variables. It also provides information on the sampling stratification used in national
samples.
National adaptations to questionnaires are presented in seven sections corresponding to each of
the Eighth or Fourth Grade questionnaire types:
• Section 1: Eighth Grade - Student Questionnaire
• Section 2: Eighth Grade - Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire
• Section 3: Eighth Grade - Science Teacher Questionnaire
• Section 4: Eighth Grade - School Questionnaire
• Section 5: Eighth Grade - Sampling Stratification Information
• Section 6: Fourth Grade - Student Questionnaire • Section 7: Fourth Grade - Teacher Questionnaire
• Section 8: Fourth Grade - School Questionnaire
• Section 9: Fourth Grade - Sampling Stratification Information
To each questionnaire, information is included when the version of the question administered in
a country was different from the version of the question as it appears in the international version
of the questionnaires. For each question, the following information is provided:
• Question number in questionnaire
• Question text
• Variable Name(s)
• National Adaptation Documentation, listed by country.
In the National Adaptation Documentation, countries are given one of two different data codes:
• Code D: National data for country are included in the international database.
This code is used for questions that were to be defined by the country and the specific
national version is considered appropriate for comparison.
• Code X: National data for country are NOT included in the international database.
This code is used to refer to all questions that were not administered, not applicable, or
deleted for any of several reasons (e.g., not internationally comparable, removed per
country request, or removed due to other data problems).
The documentation provided is as complete as possible given the information provided by the National Research Coordinators at the time this document was published.
Section 1: Eighth Grade - Student Questionnaire
SQ2-03 / SQ2S-03
Question:
How often do you speak <language of test> at home?1 = Always2 = Almost always3 = Sometimes4 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGOLAN
SQ2-03SAUDI ARABIA D Gang punched to "Always"
SQ2-04 / SQ2S-04
Question:
About how many books are there in your home? (Do not count magazines, newspapers, or your school books)1 = None or very few (0 - 10 books)2 = Enough to fill one shelf (11 - 25 books)3 = Enough to fill one bookcase (26 - 100 books)4 = Enough to fill two bookcases (101 - 200 books)5 = Enough to fill three or more bookcases (more than 200 books)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGBOOK
SQ2-04GHANA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = 0 - 10 books2 = 11 - 25 books3 = 26 - 100 books4 = 101 - 200 books5 = 201 - 300 books / 301 - 400 books / More than 400 books
SQ2S-04LATVIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = None or very few (0-10 books)2 = Enough to fill one shelf (11-25 books)3 = Enough to fill one bookcase (26-100 books)4 = Enough to fill two bookcases (101-200 books)5 = Enough to fill three or more bookcases (201 - 1000) / Have a library with 1000 books or more
SQ2S-04RUSSIAN FED. D National options recoded to fit international categories:options: 1 = None or very few (0-10 books)2 = Enogh to fill one shelf (11-25 books)3 = Enough to fill one bookcase (26-100) books4 = Enough to fill two bookcases (101-200 books)5 = Enough to fill three or more bookcases (201-1000 books) / Have a library with 1000 books or more
SQ2-04TUNISIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = None or very few (0 - 10 books)2 = Enough to fill one shelf (11 - 25 books)3 = Enough to fill one bookcase (26 - 100 books)4 = Enough to fill two bookcases (101 - 200 books)5 = Enough to fill three bookcases (201 - 300 books) / Enough to fill four bookcases (301 - 400 books) / Enough to fill five or more bookcases (more than 400 books)
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 1
SQ2-05A-P / SQ2S-05A-P
Question:
Do you have any of these items at your home? A: CalculatorB: Computer (do not include PlayStation, GameCube, Xbox, or other TV/video game computers)C: Study desk/table for your useD: DictionaryE: <country-specific>F: <country-specific>G: <country-specific>H: <country-specific>I: <country-specific>J: <country-specific>K: <country-specific>L: <country-specific>M: <country-specific>N: <country-specific>O: <country-specific>P: <country-specific> 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGPS01, BSBGPS02, BSBGPS03, BSBGPS04, BSBGPS05, BSBGPS06, BSBGPS07, BSBGPS08, BSBGPS09, BSBGPS10, BSBGPS11, BSBGPS12, BSBGPS13, BSBGPS14, BSBGPS15, BSBGPS16
SQ2S-05EARMENIA D Bible
SQ2S-05F-PARMENIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EAUSTRALIA D Mobile phone
SQ2-05FAUSTRALIA D Musical instrument
SQ2-05GAUSTRALIA D Internet connection
SQ2-05HAUSTRALIA D DVD player
SQ2-05IAUSTRALIA D Dishwasher
SQ2-05JAUSTRALIA D Microwave oven
SQ2-05K-PAUSTRALIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EBAHRAIN D Geometric tools
SQ2-05FBAHRAIN D Library
SQ2-05GBAHRAIN D Internet
SQ2-05HBAHRAIN D Educational video cassettes
SQ2-05IBAHRAIN D Educational video games (e.g. Playstation)
SQ2-05JBAHRAIN D Radio or cassette recorder
SQ2-05KBAHRAIN D Entertaining games
SQ2-05LBAHRAIN D Drawing tools
SQ2-05MBAHRAIN D Satellite (dish)
SQ2-05NBAHRAIN D Subscription on educational channel
SQ2-05OBAHRAIN D TV
SQ2-05PBAHRAIN D Video
SQ2-05EBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Separate room for each child
SQ2-05FBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Internet connection
SQ2-05GBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Microwave
SQ2-05HBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Dishwasher
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SQ2-05IBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Mobile phone
SQ2-05JBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Video
SQ2-05KBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D DVD
SQ2-05LBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Satellite
SQ2-05MBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Game consoles, e.g. Playstation, Dreamcast, Nintendo or similar
SQ2-05NBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Gameboy
SQ2-05OBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Car
SQ2-05PBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Two or more cars
SQ2S-05EBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Video
SQ2S-05FBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D CD player
SQ2S-05GBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Garage with two cars
SQ2S-05HBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Bathroom with toilet
SQ2S-05IBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Microwave oven
SQ2S-05JBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Wireless phone or a mobile
SQ2S-05KBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Videocamera
SQ2S-05LBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Seperate shower
SQ2S-05MBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Garden
SQ2S-05NBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Central heating
SQ2S-05OBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Guest room
SQ2S-05PBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Swimming pool
SQ2-05EBOTSWANA D Electricity
SQ2-05FBOTSWANA D Running tap water
SQ2-05GBOTSWANA D Flushing toilet
SQ2-05HBOTSWANA D Telephone
SQ2-05IBOTSWANA D Radio
SQ2-05JBOTSWANA D Television
SQ2-05KBOTSWANA D Refrigerator
SQ2-05LBOTSWANA D Parafin/gas/electric stove
SQ2-05M-PBOTSWANA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05EBULGARIA D Encyclopedia
SQ2S-05FBULGARIA D Your own books
SQ2S-05GBULGARIA D TV set
SQ2S-05HBULGARIA D Cable TV
SQ2S-05IBULGARIA D Hi-Fi
SQ2S-05JBULGARIA D Children's room
SQ2S-05KBULGARIA D CD player
SQ2S-05LBULGARIA D Internet connection
SQ2S-05MBULGARIA D Your own cell phone
SQ2S-05N-PBULGARIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2-05ECHILE D Video tape recorder
SQ2-05FCHILE D Water heater
SQ2-05GCHILE D Fixed telephone (not cellular)
SQ2-05HCHILE D A car for the family
SQ2-05I-PCHILE X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05ECHINESE TAIPEI D Encyclopedia
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SQ2-05FCHINESE TAIPEI D Compact disc, software or videotape for learning math
SQ2-05GCHINESE TAIPEI D Reference books for learning math
SQ2-05HCHINESE TAIPEI D Extracurricular books for learning math (including monthly magazine, comic books for math etc.)
SQ2-05ICHINESE TAIPEI D Tools for learning math (including mathematical toys/games, blocks etc.)
SQ2-05JCHINESE TAIPEI D Compact disc, software or videotape for learning science
SQ2-05KCHINESE TAIPEI D Reference books for learning science
SQ2-05LCHINESE TAIPEI D Extracurricular books for learning science (monthly magazine, biographies of scientists etc.)
SQ2-05MCHINESE TAIPEI D Tools for learning science (including magnifying glasses, microscopes, telescopes etc.)
SQ2-05NCHINESE TAIPEI D Pets or plants that are taken care of by you
SQ2-05OCHINESE TAIPEI D Cable TV
SQ2-05PCHINESE TAIPEI D Room of your own or shared with siblings
SQ2S-05ECYPRUS D Encyclopedia
SQ2S-05F-PCYPRUS X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EEGYPT D Geometric drawing tools
SQ2-05FEGYPT D Educational material
SQ2-05GEGYPT D TV
SQ2-05HEGYPT D Educational videotapes
SQ2-05IEGYPT D Telephone
SQ2-05JEGYPT D Educational channels
SQ2-05KEGYPT D Internet access
SQ2-05LEGYPT D Art drawing tools
SQ2-05MEGYPT D Music instruments
SQ2-05NEGYPT D Sports equipment
SQ2-05OEGYPT D Electricity at home
SQ2-05PEGYPT D Drinking water at home
SQ2-05EENGLAND D Own bedroom
SQ2-05FENGLAND D Mobile phone
SQ2-05GENGLAND D Encyclopedia (book or CD-ROM)
SQ2-05H-PENGLAND X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05EESTONIA D Encyclopedia
SQ2S-05FESTONIA D TV
SQ2S-05GESTONIA D Hi-Fi
SQ2S-05HESTONIA D Video
SQ2S-05I-PESTONIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EGHANA D Lawn mower
SQ2-05F-PGHANA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EHONG KONG D Electronic dictionary
SQ2-05FHONG KONG D Refrigerator
SQ2-05GHONG KONG D Television
SQ2-05HHONG KONG D Washing machine
SQ2-05IHONG KONG D Drying machine
SQ2-05JHONG KONG D Airconditioner
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SQ2-05KHONG KONG D Laser disc player (including DVD player)
SQ2-05LHONG KONG D Karaoke
SQ2-05MHONG KONG D Car
SQ2-05NHONG KONG D A room of your own
SQ2-05OHONG KONG D Two or more bathrooms
SQ2-05PHONG KONG D Room for domestic helper
SQ2-05HHUNGARY D CD player
SQ2S-05EHUNGARY D VCR
SQ2S-05FHUNGARY D Car
SQ2S-05GHUNGARY D Your own TV/VCR
SQ2S-05IHUNGARY D Your own separate room
SQ2S-05JHUNGARY D Internet access
SQ2S-05KHUNGARY D Dishwasher
SQ2S-05LHUNGARY D Educational software
SQ2S-05MHUNGARY D Lexicon
SQ2S-05N-PHUNGARY X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EINDIANA, US D Encyclopedia (as a book or CD)
SQ2-05FINDIANA, US D PlayStation, GameCube, XBox, or other TV/video game system
SQ2-05GINDIANA, US D DVD player
SQ2-05HINDIANA, US D Three or more cars, small trucks, or sport utility vehicles
SQ2-05I-PINDIANA, US X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05EINDONESIA D Television
SQ2S-05FINDONESIA D Radio
SQ2S-05GINDONESIA D Typewriter
SQ2S-05H-PINDONESIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Radio
SQ2-05FIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Television
SQ2-05GIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Phone
SQ2-05HIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Car
SQ2-05IIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Mobile
SQ2-05JIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Video
SQ2-05KIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Camera
SQ2-05LIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Washing machine
SQ2-05M-PIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EISRAEL D Encyclopedia
SQ2-05FISRAEL D Video
SQ2-05GISRAEL D Tumble dryer
SQ2-05HISRAEL D Dishwasher
SQ2-05IISRAEL D More than one TV
SQ2-05JISRAEL D Microwave
SQ2-05KISRAEL D Cellular phone
SQ2-05LISRAEL D Discman
SQ2-05MISRAEL D Airconditioning
SQ2-05NISRAEL D Vacuum cleaner
SQ2-05OISRAEL D Camera
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SQ2-05PISRAEL D Video camera
SQ2-05EITALY D Books other than school books
SQ2-05FITALY D Multimedial encyclopedia
SQ2-05GITALY D Single room or place for study
SQ2-05HITALY D Your television
SQ2-05IITALY D Washing machine
SQ2-05JITALY D Microwave oven
SQ2-05KITALY D Satellite dish
SQ2-05LITALY D Video camera
SQ2-05MITALY D Your cellphone
SQ2-05NITALY D Air conditioner
SQ2-05OITALY D Anti-theft device
SQ2-05PITALY D Modem
SQ2-05EJAPAN D Notebook
SQ2-05FJAPAN D Textbook
SQ2-05GJAPAN D Internet
SQ2-05HJAPAN D Triangle (set square)
SQ2-05IJAPAN D Compasses
SQ2-05JJAPAN D Microscope
SQ2-05KJAPAN D Telescope
SQ2-05LJAPAN D Terrestrial globe
SQ2-05MJAPAN D Animal guide
SQ2-05NJAPAN D Plant guide
SQ2-05OJAPAN D Magnifying glass
SQ2-05PJAPAN D Encyclopedia
SQ2-05EJORDAN D Geometric tools
SQ2-05FJORDAN D Library
SQ2-05GJORDAN D Internet access
SQ2-05HJORDAN D Educational video tapes
SQ2-05IJORDAN D TV/video computer games
SQ2-05JJORDAN D Radio or recorder
SQ2-05KJORDAN D Toys
SQ2-05LJORDAN D Drawing tools
SQ2-05MJORDAN D Satellite
SQ2-05NJORDAN D Access to educational satellite channels
SQ2-05OJORDAN D Television
SQ2-05PJORDAN D Video
SQ2-05EKOREA, REP. OF D Your own study room
SQ2-05FKOREA, REP. OF D Camera
SQ2-05GKOREA, REP. OF D Notebook computer
SQ2-05HKOREA, REP. OF D Car
SQ2-05IKOREA, REP. OF D Air conditioner
SQ2-05JKOREA, REP. OF D Audio
SQ2-05KKOREA, REP. OF D VTR (video tape recorder)
SQ2-05LKOREA, REP. OF D Camcorder
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SQ2-05MKOREA, REP. OF D Cellular phone
SQ2-05NKOREA, REP. OF D Printer
SQ2-05OKOREA, REP. OF D Washing machine
SQ2-05PKOREA, REP. OF D Refrigerator for kimchi
SQ2S-05ELATVIA D Encyclopedia
SQ2S-05FLATVIA D Atlas or globe
SQ2S-05GLATVIA D Daily newspaper
SQ2S-05HLATVIA D Monthly journal
SQ2S-05ILATVIA D Video recorder
SQ2S-05JLATVIA D Audio tape recorder
SQ2S-05KLATVIA D CD player
SQ2S-05LLATVIA D Electronic game
SQ2S-05MLATVIA D Walkman or discman
SQ2S-05NLATVIA D Bicycle
SQ2S-05OLATVIA D Car
SQ2S-05PLATVIA D Your own room at home
SQ2S-05ELEBANON D Internet
SQ2S-05FLEBANON D Specialized CD-ROM
SQ2S-05GLEBANON D Scientific encyclopedia
SQ2S-05HLEBANON D Scientific magazines
SQ2S-05I-PLEBANON X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05ELITHUANIA D Encylopedia
SQ2S-05FLITHUANIA D Newspapers and magazines
SQ2S-05G-PLITHUANIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05EMACEDONIA, REP. D Video
SQ2S-05FMACEDONIA, REP. D TV
SQ2S-05GMACEDONIA, REP. D Internet access
SQ2S-05HMACEDONIA, REP. D Washing machine
SQ2S-05IMACEDONIA, REP. D Dish washer
SQ2S-05JMACEDONIA, REP. D Telephone
SQ2S-05KMACEDONIA, REP. D Paintings
SQ2S-05LMACEDONIA, REP. D Own room
SQ2S-05MMACEDONIA, REP. D Bicycle
SQ2S-05NMACEDONIA, REP. D Automobile
SQ2S-05OMACEDONIA, REP. D Tape recorder
SQ2S-05PMACEDONIA, REP. D Camera
SQ2-05EMALAYSIA D Reference book
SQ2-05FMALAYSIA D Video
SQ2-05G-PMALAYSIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05EMOLDOVA, REP. OF D TV
SQ2S-05FMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Video
SQ2S-05GMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Camera
SQ2S-05HMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Tape recorder
SQ2S-05IMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Telephone
SQ2S-05JMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Own room
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SQ2S-05KMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Bicycle
SQ2S-05LMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Car
SQ2S-05MMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Pet
SQ2S-05N-PMOLDOVA, REP. OF X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EMOROCCO D Geometric tools
SQ2-05FMOROCCO D Internet access
SQ2-05GMOROCCO D Games
SQ2-05H-PMOROCCO X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05E-PNETHERLANDS X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05ENEW ZEALAND D Television
SQ2-05FNEW ZEALAND D Musical instruments (e.g. piano, guitar)
SQ2-05GNEW ZEALAND D CD player
SQ2-05HNEW ZEALAND D Video camera
SQ2-05INEW ZEALAND D Cell phone
SQ2-05JNEW ZEALAND D Clothes dryer
SQ2-05KNEW ZEALAND D Dishwasher
SQ2-05LNEW ZEALAND D Two bathrooms
SQ2-05MNEW ZEALAND D Second car
SQ2-05NNEW ZEALAND D Video games(e.g. Playstation)
SQ2-05ONEW ZEALAND D Educational computer software(e.g. Encarta Microsoft Encyclopedia)
SQ2-05PNEW ZEALAND X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05ENORWAY D Encyclopedia
SQ2-05FNORWAY D Atlas
SQ2-05GNORWAY D Globe
SQ2-05HNORWAY D Binoculars
SQ2-05INORWAY D Aquarium
SQ2-05JNORWAY D Piano
SQ2-05KNORWAY D Cottage and/or cabin cruiser
SQ2-05LNORWAY D Video recorder
SQ2-05MNORWAY D Video camera
SQ2-05NNORWAY D More than one TV
SQ2-05ONORWAY D More than one bathroom
SQ2-05PNORWAY D More than one car
SQ2-05EONTARIO, CANADA D Computer with Internet access
SQ2-05F-PONTARIO, CANADA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Geometric tools
SQ2-05FPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Library
SQ2-05GPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Internet
SQ2-05HPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Videocasettes with lessons
SQ2-05IPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Playstation, Game Cube
SQ2-05JPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Radio or taperecorder
SQ2-05KPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Games for fun
SQ2-05LPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Painting tools
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SQ2-05MPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Satellite dish
SQ2-05NPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Participating in instructional TV channels
SQ2-05OPALESTINIAN AUTH. D TV
SQ2-05PPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Video
SQ2-05EPHILIPPINES D Encyclopedia
SQ2-05FPHILIPPINES D Radio
SQ2-05GPHILIPPINES D Television (without cable)
SQ2-05HPHILIPPINES D Cable TV
SQ2-05IPHILIPPINES D VHS/VCD/DVD
SQ2-05JPHILIPPINES D Cell phone
SQ2-05KPHILIPPINES D E-mail/Internet
SQ2-05L-PPHILIPPINES X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-05EQUEBEC, CANADA D Computer with Internet access
SQ2-05F-PQUEBEC, CANADA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05EROMANIA D Color TV
SQ2S-05FROMANIA D Video camera
SQ2S-05GROMANIA D Digital photo camera
SQ2S-05HROMANIA D Video recorder
SQ2S-05IROMANIA D Automobile
SQ2S-05JROMANIA D Mobile phone
SQ2S-05KROMANIA D Automatic washing machine
SQ2S-05LROMANIA D Microwave oven
SQ2S-05MROMANIA D Kitchen robot
SQ2S-05NROMANIA D Jacuzzi
SQ2S-05OROMANIA D Pool
SQ2S-05PROMANIA D Art collection
SQ2S-05ERUSSIAN FED. D Video recorder
SQ2S-05FRUSSIAN FED. D Video camera
SQ2S-05GRUSSIAN FED. D Mobile phone (personally yours)
SQ2S-05HRUSSIAN FED. D TV set (two or more)
SQ2S-05IRUSSIAN FED. D Dishwasher
SQ2S-05JRUSSIAN FED. D Piano
SQ2S-05KRUSSIAN FED. D Car (one or more)
SQ2S-05LRUSSIAN FED. D Your private room
SQ2S-05MRUSSIAN FED. D Country cottage (with two or more floors)
SQ2S-05NRUSSIAN FED. D Musical instruments
SQ2S-05ORUSSIAN FED. D Items of art (pictures, antiques, etc.)
SQ2S-05PRUSSIAN FED. D Fiction
SQ2-05ESAUDI ARABIA D Geometric tools
SQ2-05FSAUDI ARABIA D Educational aids
SQ2-05GSAUDI ARABIA D TV
SQ2-05HSAUDI ARABIA D Educational videotapes
SQ2-05ISAUDI ARABIA D Telephone
SQ2-05JSAUDI ARABIA D Educational satellite channels
SQ2-05KSAUDI ARABIA D Internet
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SQ2-05LSAUDI ARABIA D Drawing tools
SQ2-05MSAUDI ARABIA D Tape recorder
SQ2-05NSAUDI ARABIA D Gym devices
SQ2-05OSAUDI ARABIA D Electricity connected
SQ2-05PSAUDI ARABIA D Drinking water connected
SQ2-05ESCOTLAND D Own bedroom
SQ2-05FSCOTLAND D Mobile phone
SQ2-05GSCOTLAND D Encyclopedia (book or CD-ROM)
SQ2-05H-PSCOTLAND X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05ESERBIA D More than 100 books
SQ2S-05FSERBIA D Internet access
SQ2S-05GSERBIA D Satellite dish
SQ2S-05HSERBIA D Cable TV
SQ2S-05ISERBIA D Video recorder
SQ2S-05JSERBIA D Your own photo camera
SQ2S-05KSERBIA D Video camera
SQ2S-05LSERBIA D CD encyclopedia/atlas
SQ2S-05MSERBIA D Mobile phone
SQ2S-05NSERBIA D Car
SQ2S-05OSERBIA D Musical instrument
SQ2S-05PSERBIA D An animal
SQ2-05ESINGAPORE D Microwave/oven
SQ2-05FSINGAPORE D Car
SQ2-05GSINGAPORE D Air conditioner
SQ2-05HSINGAPORE D Piano/organ/violin
SQ2-05ISINGAPORE D Domestic help (e.g.maid)
SQ2-05JSINGAPORE D Internet
SQ2-05K-PSINGAPORE X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-05ESLOVAK REP. D Encyclopedia
SQ2S-05FSLOVAK REP. D Computer games
SQ2S-05GSLOVAK REP. D Gameboy, PlayStation
SQ2S-05HSLOVAK REP. D Musical instrument
SQ2S-05ISLOVAK REP. D Magazine
SQ2S-05JSLOVAK REP. D Bicycle
SQ2S-05KSLOVAK REP. D Skates (in-line or ice)
SQ2S-05LSLOVAK REP. D Ski or snowboard
SQ2S-05MSLOVAK REP. D Walkman or CD player
SQ2S-05NSLOVAK REP. D Music CDs or cassettes
SQ2S-05OSLOVAK REP. D Animal (dog, cat, fish etc.)
SQ2S-05PSLOVAK REP. D Mobile/cell phone
SQ2S-05ESLOVENIA D His or her own room
SQ2S-05FSLOVENIA D His or her mobile phone
SQ2S-05GSLOVENIA D Gameboy, Playstation or similar
SQ2S-05HSLOVENIA D His or her own skis, rollerblades or snowboard
SQ2S-05ISLOVENIA D Dictionary of Slovene language
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SQ2S-05JSLOVENIA D More than one TV
SQ2S-05KSLOVENIA D More than one car
SQ2S-05LSLOVENIA D Dishwasher
SQ2S-05MSLOVENIA D Dryer
SQ2S-05NSLOVENIA D Video camera
SQ2S-05OSLOVENIA D Daily newspaper
SQ2S-05PSLOVENIA D At least once a year, I go on a vacation with my parents, to play outside my hometown (seaside, spa, skiing, mountains).
SQ2-05ESOUTH AFRICA D Electricity
SQ2-05FSOUTH AFRICA D Running tap water
SQ2-05GSOUTH AFRICA D Television
SQ2-05HSOUTH AFRICA D Video player
SQ2-05ISOUTH AFRICA D CD player
SQ2-05JSOUTH AFRICA D Radio
SQ2-05KSOUTH AFRICA D A bedroom used only by you
SQ2-05LSOUTH AFRICA D Water flushed toilets
SQ2-05MSOUTH AFRICA D Motor car
SQ2-05NSOUTH AFRICA D Your own Bicycle
SQ2-05OSOUTH AFRICA D Telephone
SQ2-05PSOUTH AFRICA D Fridge
SQ2S-05ESWEDEN D Terraced house/detatched house with garden
SQ2S-05FSWEDEN D Sauna
SQ2S-05GSWEDEN D Dishwasher
SQ2S-05HSWEDEN D Microwave oven
SQ2S-05ISWEDEN D VCR (video)
SQ2S-05JSWEDEN D CD player
SQ2S-05KSWEDEN D Camcorder
SQ2S-05LSWEDEN D Cordless phone
SQ2S-05MSWEDEN D Piano
SQ2S-05NSWEDEN D Two or more cars
SQ2S-05OSWEDEN D Access to a holiday cottage / summer house
SQ2S-05PSWEDEN D Boat (with sail or motor)
SQ2-05ESYRIAN ARAB REP. D Geometic drawing tools
SQ2-05FSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Educational materials, e.g. cassettes
SQ2-05GSYRIAN ARAB REP. D TV
SQ2-05HSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Educational videotapes
SQ2-05ISYRIAN ARAB REP. D Phone
SQ2-05JSYRIAN ARAB REP. D TV channels
SQ2-05KSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Internet access
SQ2-05LSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Art drawing tools
SQ2-05MSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Music instruments
SQ2-05NSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Sports quipment
SQ2-05OSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Electricity at home
SQ2-05PSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Home is connected with the fresh water circuit
SQ2-05ETUNISIA D Geometric materials
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SQ2-05FTUNISIA D Library
SQ2-05GTUNISIA D Internet access
SQ2-05HTUNISIA D Didactic materials
SQ2-05ITUNISIA D Didactic games
SQ2-05JTUNISIA D Audiovisual instruments
SQ2-05KTUNISIA D Games
SQ2-05LTUNISIA D Drawing materials
SQ2-05MTUNISIA D Educational channel
SQ2-05NTUNISIA D Television
SQ2-05OTUNISIA D Video
SQ2-05PTUNISIA D Telephone
SQ2-05EUNITED STATES D Encyclopedia (as a book or CD)
SQ2-05FUNITED STATES D PlayStation, GameCube, XBox, or other TV/video game system
SQ2-05GUNITED STATES D DVD player
SQ2-05HUNITED STATES D Three or more cars, small trucks, or sport utility vehicles
SQ2-05I-PUNITED STATES X Option not administered or data not available
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SQ2-06A-B / SQ2S-06A-B
Question:
A: What is the highest level of education completed by your mother (or stepmother or female guardian)?B: What is the highest level of education completed by your father (or stepfather or male guardian)? 1 = Did not finish <ISCED 1> or did not go to school 2 = <ISCED 1> 3 = <ISCED 2> 4 = <ISCED 3> 5 = <ISCED 4B> 6 = <ISCED 5B> 7 = <ISCED 5A, first degree> 8 = Beyond <ISCED 5A, first degree> 9 = I don't know
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGMFED, BSBGFMED
SQ2S-06A-BARMENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not go to school2 = Elementary school3 = Basic general education (8 years)4 = Secondary general education (10 years) / Uncompleted higher education5 = Professional college (preliminary professional education)6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = University (higher education)8 = Option not administered or data not available9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BAUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Some secondary school4 = Secondary school or apprenticeship5 = Option not administered or data not available 6 = TAFE or College diploma or certificate7 = Bachelor's degree (i.e. BA, BSc)8 = Beyond Bachelor's degree (i.e. Master's, PhD)9 = I don't know
SQ2-06A-BBAHRAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish primary school2 = Basic educational certificate (primary level)3 = Basic educational certificate (intermediate level) / One or two years of secondary education4 = General or technical secondary education certificate5 = Vocational or technical courses of secondary education (two years or less)6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Bachelor's Degree8 = Beyond Bachelor's Degree9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = No school or some primary education2 = Primary education (6 years)3 = Primary education (8 years)4 = Bachelor's degree, college, post secondary or professional education or similar, upper secondary5 = Professional education second level6 = Option not administered or data not available 7 = University 1st level (3 years) / University 2nd level (5 years)8 = University 3rd level (PhD)9 = I do not know
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SQ2S-06A-BBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Some years of primary education or did not go to school2 = Primary education3 = Lower secondary education4 = Higher secondary education5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Tertiary education (not university)7 = University8 = PhD9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BBOTSWANA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Some primary school / Did not go school2 = Primary school3 = Junior secondary4 = Senior secondary 5 = Technical/vocational training6 = Diploma7 = First degree8 = Master's degree or higher9 = I don't know
SQ2S-06A-BBULGARIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete primary school2 = Primary school3 = Basic education4 = Secondary education5 = Secondary profile education6 = Other vocational education7 = Higher education - Bachelor's degree8 = Higher education - Master's, PhD9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BCHILE D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish sixth grade or did not go to school2 = Sixth grade (primary education) / Seventh grade (primary education)3 = Eighth grade (completed primary education) / Uncompleted secondary education4 = Secondary education / Post secondary education without a diploma5 = Technical training center6 = Professional institute7 = University8 = Post graduate studies (Master's or PhD)9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BCHINESE TAIPEI D Nationally defined options:1 = Some primary school or did not go to school2 = Elementary school3 = Junior high school 4 = Senior high school, vocational school 5 = Vocational high school6 = College/junior college of technology7 = Bachelor`s degree8 = Master's or PhD9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BCYPRUS D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary education (K-6)3 = Gymnasium (K-9)4 = Lyceum (K-10/K-12)5 = Two-year college6 = Polytechnic7 = University8 = Post graduate education9 = I do not know
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SQ2-06A-BEGYPT D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not finish elementary school or did not go to school2 = Elementary school3 = Middle school (vocational) / Middle school (academic) / Some years of secondary school but not finished or equivalent4 = Secondary or equivalent5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = University or equivalent8 = Post university9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BENGLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available 2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = No qualifications4 = 0 Level, GCSE, GNVQ Foundation or Intermediate Level or NVQ Level 1 or 2 / A Level or GNVQ Advanced or NVQ Level 35 = Access course for higher education6 = HNC, HND or equivalent7 = Bachelor`s degree8 = Master`s degree or higher9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BESTONIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school, finished 6 grades3 = Lower secondary4 = Secondary education5 = Post secondary vocational education6 = 3-4 years in university without academic degree7 = Higher education, 5 years or 200 credit points in university8 = Academic degree9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BGHANA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish primary or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Junior secondary school, middle school4 = General educational certificate 'O' (ordinary) level, general educational certificate 'A' (advanced) level, senior secondary school5 = Teacher cert 'A'; City and Guilds; DBS (diploma in business studies and secretariat)6 = HND, technological certificate, full technological certtificate7 = Bachelor's degree8 = Master's, PhD9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BHONG KONG D Nationally defined options: 1 = Some primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Some secondary school4 = Secondary school5 = Some vocational education after secondary school6 = Some university7 = University8 = Master's degree or higher9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BHUNGARY D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Some grades of primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school, 1st stage3 = Primary school, 2nd stage4 = Secondary school5 = Option not administered or data not available 6 = Option not administered or data not available 7 = College8 = University9 = I do not know
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SQ2-06A-BINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete elementary school or did not go to school2 = Elementary school3 = Some high school4 = High school5 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school6 = Associate's degree in a vocational/technical program7 = 2-year or 4-year college or university degree (i.e., Associate's or Bachelor's degree)8 = Master's degree, teaching certificate program, or professional degree (e.g., law, medicine, dentistry) / Doctorate (PhD or EdD)9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BINDONESIA D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Junior secondary school (lower secondary school)4 = Senior secondary high school (upper secondary school)5 = One year or two year degree program from a college or university6 = Three or four year degree program from college or university7 = First degree from a university (Bachelor's degree)8 = Second degree or higher from a university (post graduate degree)9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Some primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Junior school4 = Diploma (high school)5 = Upper diploma - 2 years after diploma (college)6 = Vocational course7 = First degree (Bachelor's)8 = Higher post graduate degree (Master's)9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BISRAEL D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not finish elementary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = 8-year school or lower secondary4 = Secondary - general or vocational5 = Post secondary vocational school6 = Academic vocational studies7 = Academic first degree (Bachelor's degree)8 = Academic advanced degree (Master's degree)9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BITALY D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Some years of primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school leaving certificate3 = Lower secondary school leaving certificate4 = Upper secondary school diploma or certificate awarded for passing final examination of upper secondary school5 = Option not administered or data not available 6 = Vocational or technical program of higher education level7 = Bachelor's degree8 = Second or further degree (Master's, PhD)9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BJAPAN D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Lower secondary school4 = Upper secondary school5 = Junior college (2 years)6 = Option not administered or data not available 7 = University8 = Graduate school9 = I do not know
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SQ2-06A-BJORDAN D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish first stage of basic education (grade 1 to grade 4)2 = First stage of basic education3 = Second stage of basic education (grade 5 to grade 10)4 = Secondary stage5 = Community college (2-year program)6 = Community college (3-year program)7 = First university degree8 = Beyond first university degree9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BKOREA, REP. OF D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish elementary school or did not go to school2 = Elementary school3 = Middle school4 = High school5 = Job or technical training after graduating high school6 = Junior college7 = University (Bachelor's)8 = Graduate school (Master's or PhD)9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BLATVIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish primary or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Elementary school / Vocational or technical school4 = Secondary or vocational school / Uncompleted higher education (university)5 = Option not administered or data not available 6 = Option not administered or data not available 7 = Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree)8 = PhD9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BLEBANON D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not go to school2 = Some primary or middle school3 = Some of the secondary level4 = Secondary level5 = Part of a professional or technical training program6 = Two university years (first cycle)7 = Four university years (second cycle) or more8 = Option not administered or data not available 9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BLITHUANIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school (4 years)3 = Basic school (compulsory education)4 = Secondary school (11 years) / Secondary plus some vocational/special secondary5 = College level - 3 to 4 years post secondary technical6 = Option not administered or data not available 7 = Option not administered or data not available 8 = University9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BMACEDONIA, REP. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Four years of primary school3 = Primary school4 = Secondary school5 = Post secondary school6 = Two years of university7 = University8 = Higher than university9 = I do not know
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SQ2-06A-BMALAYSIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finished primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary education3 = Lower secondary education4 = Upper secondary education5 = Secondary education with certificate6 = Education with diploma7 = First degree8 = Higher than first degree9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BMOLDOVA, REP. OF D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Secondary school4 = Upper secondary school / Incomplete tertiary education5 = Post secondary, college6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Tertiary education (diploma with license)8 = Tertiary education (MA or PhD)9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BMOROCCO D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not go to school or did not finish primary school2 = Primary school (grade 6)3 = Intermediate (grade 9)4 = Secondary (grade 12)5 = Option not administered or data not available 6 = Option not administered or data not available 7 = First university degree (Bachelor's)8 = Post graduate diploma (2 years after first university degree) / Master's or PhD9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BNETHERLANDS D Nationally defined options: 1 = A few years of primary education or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Secondary general education (different tracks) or secondary vocational education5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Higher vocational education7 = Option not administered or data not available8 = University (Master's degree or PhD)9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BNEW ZEALAND D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Left school before end of year 6 (standard 4) or did not go to school2 = Year 6 (standard 4)3 = Year 10 (form 4)4 = Year 11 (form 5) and left with school certificate / Year 12 (form 6) or year 13 (form 7) and left school with at least sixth form certificate5 = Trade certificate or national certificate course at polytech6 = Vocational diploma (e.g., occupational theraphy, nursing, primary teaching, radiography, dental nursing)7 = Bachelor's degree8 = Bachelor's honour's degree, post graduate diploma, Master's degree or PhD9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BNORWAY D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete primary school2 = Primary school3 = Lower secondary school4 = Upper secondary school 5 = Option not administered or data not available 6 = Short study at college (1-2 years)7 = University or college (at least 3 years)8 = Universty or college (at least 5 years)9 = I do not know
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SQ2-06A-BONTARIO, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Some secondary4 = Secondary school5 = Some post secondary education6 = Vocational/technical program or college degree7 = BA or equivalent8 = MA or PhD9 = I don't know
SQ2-06A-BPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish basic first school stage (1-4) or did not go to school2 = Basic first school stage (1-4)3 = Basic second school stage (5-10)4 = General secondary stage certificate5 = Community college for 2 years6 = Community college for 3 years7 = First university degree (Bachelor's degree)8 = Master's or higher9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BPHILIPPINES D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish primary education or did not go to school2 = Primary education (elementary)3 = Lower secondary education (1st and 2nd years high school)4 = Higher secondary education (3rd and 4th years high school)5 = Vocational/technical program (1-2 year program)6 = Vocational/technical program (3-4 year program)7 = Academic Bachelor's degree8 = MA, PhD9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BQUEBEC, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Some secondary4 = Secondary school5 = Some post secondary education6 = Vocational/technical program or college degree7 = BA or equivalent8 = MA or PhD9 = I don't know
SQ2S-06A-BROMANIA D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school3 = Lower secondary school4 = Upper secondary school5 = Post secondary school6 = College7 = University first degree8 = Beyond university first degree (Master's degree or Ph.D)9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BRUSSIAN FED. D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete primary education or did not go to school2 = Primary education3 = Elementary education (9 years)4 = Secondary general education (11 years) / Initial vocational education (e.g technical school)5 = Secondary professional education (e.g college)6 = Option not administered or data not available 7 = Higher education (university)8 = Master's or Doctorate9 = I do not know
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SQ2-06A-BSAUDI ARABIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not finish elementary or did not go to school2 = Elementary shool / Did not complete secondary school or vocational equivalent3 = Vocational training certificate / Intermediate school4 = Secondary school or equivalent5 = Option not administered or data not available 6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = University Bachelor´s degree or equivalent 8 = Beyond university degree (graduate studies)9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BSCOTLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available 2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = No qualifications4 = Standard Grade, 0 Grade, GCSE, GSVQ Foundation or Intermediate level or SVQ (Scotvec) Level 1 or 2 / Higher Grade or GSVQ Advanced or SVQ (Scotvec) Level 35 = Access course to college or university6 = HNC, HND or equivalent7 = University degree8 = Post graduate degree9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BSERBIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete four grades in elementary school or did not go to school2 = Four grades of elementary school3 = Eight grades of elementary school4 = High school5 = Vocational secondary school6 = Higher school (2-year post secondary education)7 = University8 = Master's, Doctorate or a specialization9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BSINGAPORE D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish primary education or did not go to school2 = Primary education3 = Secondary education4 = JC, Pre-U, Polytechnic, ITE, VITB education5 = Non-graduate teacher education6 = University education (vocational/technical)7 = University education (academic/professional)8 = Beyond university education (Master's, PhD)9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BSLOVAK REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not finish primary education or did not go to school2 = First stage of elementary school (grades 1-4)3 = Lower secondary education4 = Technical education without final exam / Secondary school or medium trade school finished with graduation5 = Option not administered or data not available 6 = Option not administered or data not available 7 = Post secondary education (lower tertiary education) or Bachelor's degree8 = University study, Master's degree / Post university study, PhD9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BSLOVENIA D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Primary school (4 years)3 = Elementary school4 = Secondary school5 = Vocational courses after secondary education6 = Higher professional studies (2 years university)7 = Four years university studies8 = Master`s degree or PhD9 = I do not know
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SQ2-06A-BSOUTH AFRICA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish primary school or did not go to school2 = Grade 7 (Standard 5)3 = Grade 9 (Standard 7)4 = Grade 12 (Matric)5 = Post Matric certificate6 = Diploma or certificate7 = First degree8 = Honour's degree or higher9 = I do not know
SQ2S-06A-BSWEDEN D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Lacks education or has only had a couple of years of schooling2 = 6 years in compulsory school3 = 9 years in compulsory school4 = Upper secondary school5 = Vocational supplementary education, other than university education6 = Option not administered or data not available 7 = Degree from undergraduate university education8 = Studies beyond undergraduate university education9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BSYRIAN ARAB REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not finish elementary or did not go to school2 = Elementary school3 = Middle school (vocational) / Middle school (academic) / Some years of secondary school but not finished, or equivalent4 = Secondary school or equivalent5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = University or equivalent8 = Post university9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BTUNISIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete primary education or did not go to school2 = Primary education3 = Preparatory cycle4 = Baccalaureate5 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of vocational training6 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of university studies7 = Baccalaureate plus 4 years of university studies8 = Doctorate (PhD)9 = I do not know
SQ2-06A-BUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete elementary school or did not go to school2 = Elementary school3 = Some high school4 = High school5 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school6 = Associate's degree in a vocational/technical program7 = 2-year or 4-year college or university degree (i.e., Associate's or Bachelor's degree)8 = Master's degree, teaching certificate program, or professional degree (e.g., law, medicine, dentistry) / Doctorate (PhD or EdD)9 = I do not know
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SQ2-07 / SQ2S-07
Question:
How far in school do you expect to go?1 = Finish <ISCED 3>2 = Finish <ISCED 4B>3 = Finish <ISCED 5B>4 = Finish <ISCED 5A, first degree>5 = Beyond <ISCED 5A, first degree>6 = I don't know
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGHFSG
SQ2S-07ARMENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Secondary general education (10 years) 2 = Professional college (preliminary professional education)3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = University (higher education)5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = I do not know
SQ2-07AUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Secondary school or apprenticeship2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = TAFE or College diploma or certificate4 = Bachelor's degree (i.e. BA, BSc)5 = Beyond Bachelor's degree (i.e. Master's, PhD)6 = I don't know
SQ2-07BAHRAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = General or technical secondary education certificate2 = Vocational or technical courses of the secondary education (two years or less)3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Bachelor's degree5 = Beyond Bachelor's degree6 = I do not know
SQ2-07BASQUE CTY, SPAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Bachelor's degree, college, upper secondary or professional education 1st level2 = Professional education 2nd level3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = University 1st level (3 years) / University 2nd level (5 years)5 = University 3rd level (PhD)6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07BELGIUM (FLEMISH) D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Higher secondary education2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Tertiary education (not university)4 = University5 = PhD6 = I do not know
SQ2-07BOTSWANA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Senior secondary2 = Technical/vocational training3 = Diploma 4 = First degree 5 = Master's degree or higher 6 = I don't know
SQ2S-07BULGARIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Secondary education2 = Secondary profile education3 = Other vocational education4 = Higher education - Bachelor's degree5 = Higher education - Master's, PhD6 = I do not know
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SQ2-07CHILE D Nationally defined options:1 = Secondary education2 = Technical training center3 = Professional institute4 = University5 = Master's or PhD6 = I do not know
SQ2-07CHINESE TAIPEI D Nationally defined options:1 = Senior high school, vocational school 2 = Vocational high school3 = College/junior college of technology4 = Bachelor`s degree5 = Master's or PhD6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07CYPRUS D Nationally defined options: 1 = Lyceum (K-12)2 = Two-year college3 = Polytechnic4 = University5 = Post graduate education 6 = I do not know
SQ2-07EGYPT D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Secondary school2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = University5 = Post university6 = I do not know
SQ2-07ENGLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = GSCE Level / A Level2 = Access course for higher education3 = HNC or HND4 = Bachelor`s degree5 = Master`s degree or higher6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07ESTONIA D Nationally defined options:1 = Secondary education2 = Post secondary vocational education3 = 3-4 years in university without academic degree4 = Higher education, 5 years or 200 credit points in university5 = Academic degree6 = I do not know
SQ2-07GHANA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Senior secondary school, technical/vocational school2 = Teacher training college, SRN, City and Guilds, DBS (diploma in business studies and secretariat)3 = HND, technological certificate, full technological certificate4 = Bachelor's degree 5 = Beyond Bachelor's degree (Master's or PhD)6 = I do not know
SQ2-07HONG KONG D Nationally defined options: 1 = Secondary school2 = Some vocational education after secondary school3 = Certificate, diploma or Associate's degree after secondary school4 = University5 = Master's degree or higher6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07HUNGARY D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Secondary school2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = College5 = University6 = I do not know
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SQ2-07INDIANA, US D Nationally defined options: 1 = High school2 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school3 = Community or junior college degree4 = Bachelor`s degree at a college or university5 = Beyond Bachelor`s degree6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07INDONESIA D Nationally defined options:1 = Senior secondary high school (upper secondary school)2 = One or two year degree program from college or university3 = Three or four year degree program from a college or university4 = First degree from a university (Bachelor's degree)5 = Second degree or higher from a university (post graduate degree)6 = I do not know
SQ2-07IRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Diploma (high school)2 = Upper diploma - 2 years after diploma3 = Vocational course4 = First degree (Bachelor's)5 = Higher post graduate degree (Master's)6 = I do not know
SQ2-07ISRAEL D Nationally defined options:1 = Secondary - general or vocational2 = Post secondary vocational school3 = Academic vocational studies4 = Academic first degree (Bachelor's degree)5 = Academic advanced degree (Master's degree)6 = I do not know
SQ2-07ITALY D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Upper secondary school diploma or certificate awarded for passing final examination of upper secondary school2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Vocational or technical program of higher education level4 = Bachelor's degree5 = Second or further degree (Master's, PhD)6 = I do not know
SQ2-07JAPAN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Upper secondary school2 = Junior college (2 years)3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = University5 = Graduate school6 = I do not know
SQ2-07JORDAN D Nationally defined options: 1 = Secondary stage2 = Community college (2-year program)3 = Community college (3-year program)4 = First university degree5 = Beyond first university degree6 = I do not know
SQ2-07KOREA, REP. OF D Nationally defined options:1 = High school2 = Job or technical training after graduating high school3 = Junior college4 = University (Bachelor's)5 = Graduate school (Master's or PhD)6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07LATVIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Secondary or vocational school / Uncompleted higher education (university)2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree)5 = PhD6 = I do not know
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 24
SQ2S-07LEBANON D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Secondary level2 = Professional or technical training program after the secondary level3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = University studies5 = Option not administered or data not available 6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07LITHUANIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Secondary school (12 years) / Secondary plus some vocational 2 = Higher education (non-university 3-4 years post secondary)3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Option not administered or data not available 5 = University6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07MACEDONIA, REP. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Secondary school2 = Post secondary school3 = Two years of university4 = University5 = Higher than university6 = I do not know
SQ2-07MALAYSIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Upper secondary education2 = Secondary education with certificate3 = Education with diploma4 = First degree5 = Higher than first degree6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07MOLDOVA, REP. OF D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Upper secondary school / Incomplete tertiary education2 = College3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Tertiary education (diploma with license)5 = Tertiary education (MA or PhD)6 = I do not know
SQ2-07MOROCCO D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Secondary (grade 12)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = First university degree (Bachelor's)5 = Post graduate diploma (2 years after first university degree) / Master's or PhD6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07NETHERLANDS D Nationally defined options: 1 = Secondary general education (different tracks) or secondary vocational education2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Higher vocational education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University (Master's degree or PhD)6 = I do not know
SQ2-07NEW ZEALAND D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Level 1 of NCEA / Level 2 of NCEA2 = Trade certificate or national certificate course at polytech3 = National diploma course at a tertiary education institution(e.g. science, business studies, accounting)4 = Bachelor's degree5 = Bachelor's honour's degree, post graduate diploma,Master's degree or PhD6 = I do not know
SQ2-07NORWAY D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Upper secondary school2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Short study at college (1-2 years)4 = University or college (at least 3 years)5 = University or college (at least 5 years)6 = I do not know
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 25
SQ2-07ONTARIO, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Secondary school2 = Some post secondary education3 = Vocational/technical program or college degree4 = BA or equivalent5 = MA or PhD6 = I don't know
SQ2-07PALESTINIAN AUTH. D Nationally defined options: 1 = General secondary stage certificate 2 = Community college for 2 years3 = Community college for 3 years4 = First university degree (Bachelor's degree)5 = Master's or higher6 = I do not know
SQ2-07PHILIPPINES D Nationally defined options: 1 = Higher secondary education (3rd and 4th years high school)2 = Vocational/technical program (1-2 year program)3 = Vocational/technical program (3-4 year program)4 = Academic Bachelor's degree5 = MA, PhD6 = I do not know
SQ2-07QUEBEC, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Secondary school2 = Some post secondary education3 = Vocational/technical program or college degree4 = BA or equivalent5 = MA or PhD6 = I don't know
SQ2S-07ROMANIA D Nationally defined options:1 = Upper secondary school2 = Post secondary school3 = College4 = University first degree5 = Beyond university first degree (Master's degree or Ph.D)6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07RUSSIAN FED. D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Secondary general education / Initial vocational education2 = Secondary professional education 3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Higher education (university)5 = Master's or Doctorate6 = I do not know
SQ2-07SAUDI ARABIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Secondary school certificate2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = University Bachelor´s degree5 = Beyond university degree (graduate studies)6 = I do not know
SQ2-07SCOTLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Standard Grade / Higher Grade2 = Access course to college or university3 = HNC or HND4 = University degree5 = Post graduate degree6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07SERBIA D Nationally defined options:1 = High school2 = Vocational secondary school3 = Higher school (2-year post secondary education)4 = University5 = Master's, Doctorate or a specialization6 = I do not know
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 26
SQ2-07SINGAPORE D Nationally defined options:1 = JC, Pre-U, Polytechnic, ITE, VITB education2 = Non-graduate teacher education3 = University education (vocational/technical)4 = University education (academic/professional)5 = Beyond university education (Master's, PhD)6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07SLOVAK REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Secondary school with final exam 2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Post secondary qualification study or Bachelor's degree5 = University study, Master's degree or higher6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07SLOVENIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Secondary school2 = Vocational courses after secondary education3 = Higher professional studies (2 years university)4 = Four years university studies5 = Master`s degree or PhD6 = I do not know
SQ2-07SOUTH AFRICA D Nationally defined options:1 = Grade 12 (Matric)2 = Post Matric certificate3 = Diploma or Certificate4 = First degree5 = Honour's degree or higher6 = I do not know
SQ2S-07SWEDEN D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Upper secondary school2 = Vocational supplementary education, other than university education3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Degree from undergraduate university education5 = Studies beyond undergraduate university education6 = I do not know
SQ2-07SYRIAN ARAB REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Secondary school2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = University5 = Post university6 = I do not know
SQ2-07TUNISIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Baccalaureate2 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of vocational training3 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of university studies4 = Baccalaureate plus 4 years university studies5 = Doctorate (PhD)6 = I do not know
SQ2-07UNITED STATES D Nationally defined options: 1 = High school2 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school3 = Community or junior college degree4 = Bachelor`s degree at a college or university5 = Beyond Bachelor`s degree6 = I do not know
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 27
SQ2-09A-E / SQ2S-09A-E
Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about mathematics? A: I think learning mathematics will help me in my daily lifeB: I need mathematics to learn other school subjectsC: I need to do well in mathematics to get into the <university> of my choiceD: I would like a job that involved using mathematicsE: I need to do well in mathematics to get the job I want 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBMAHDL, BSBMAOSS, BSBMAUNI, BSBMAJOB, BSBMAGET
SQ2-09CITALY D I need to do well in mathematics to get into the secondary high school of my choice
SQ2-09CSINGAPORE D I need to do well in mathematics to get into the junior college or polytechnic of my choice
SQ2-10A-N / SQ2S-10A-N
Question:
How often do you these things in your mathematics lessons? A: We practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing without using a calculatorB: We work on fractions and decimalsC: We interpret data in tables, charts, or graphsD: We write equations and functions to represent relationshipsE: We work together in small groupsF: We relate what we are learning in mathematics to our daily lifeG: We explain our answersH: We decide on our own procedures for solving complex problemsI: We review our homeworkJ: We listen to the teacher give a lecture-style presentationK: We work problems on our ownL: We begin our homework in classM: We have a quiz or testN: We use calculators 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBMHASM, BSBMHWFD, BSBMHGCT, BSBMHEFR, BSBMHWSG, BSBMHMDL, BSBMHEXP, BSBMHSCP, BSBMHROH, BSBMHLSP, BSBMHWPO, BSBMHBHC, BSBMHHQT, BSBMHCAL
SQ2-10LEGYPT X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-10JSOUTH AFRICA D We listen to the teacher give a lecture-style lesson
SQ2-10LSYRIAN ARAB REP. X Option not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 28
SQ2-12A-E / --
Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about science? A: I think learning science will help me in my daily lifeB: I need science to learn other school subjectsC: I need to do well in science to get into the <university> of my choiceD: I would like a job that involved using scienceE: I need to do well in science to get the job I want 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
(Corresponding questions about the seperate sciences included in SQ2S-13A-E, 17A-E, 21A-E, 25A-E)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBSAHDL, BSBSAOSS, BSBSAUNI, BSBSAJOB, BSBSAGET
SQ2-12CITALY D I need to do well in science to get into the secondary high school of my choice
SQ2-12CSINGAPORE D I need to do well in science to get into the junior college or polytechnic of my choice
SQ2-13A-N / --
Question:
How often do you do these things in your science lessons? A: We watch the teacher demonstrate an experiment or investigationB: We formulate hypotheses or predictions to be testedC: We design or plan an experiment or investigationD: We conduct an experiment or investigationE: We work in small groups on an experiment or investigationF: We write explanations about what was observed and why it happenedG: We study the impact of technology on societyH: We relate what we are learning in science to our daily livesI: We present our work to the classJ: We review our homeworkK: We listen to the teacher give a lecture-style presentationL: We work problems on our ownM: We begin our homework in classN: We have a quiz or test 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
(Corresponding questions about the seperate sciences included in SQ2S-14A-N, 18A-N, 22A-N, 26A-N)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBSHDEI, BSBSHFHP, BSBSHPEI, BSBSHCEI, BSBSHWGO, BSBSHEOH, BSBSHITS, BSBSHMDL, BSBSHPWC, BSBSHROH, BSBSHLSP, BSBSHWPO, BSBSHBHC, BSBSHHQT
SQ2-13KEGYPT X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2-13KSYRIAN ARAB REP. X Option not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 29
SQ2-16A-E / SQ2S-29A-E
Question:
In school, did any of these things happen during the last month? A: Something of mine was stolenB: I was hit or hurt by other student(s) (for example, shoving, hitting, kicking)C: I was made to do things I didn't want to do by other studentsD: I was made fun of or called namesE: I was left out of activities by other students 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGSTOL, BSBGHURT, BSBGMADE, BSBGMFUN, BSBGLEFT
SQ2-16A-EINDIANA, US X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2-16A-EUNITED STATES X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2-17A-I / SQ2S-30A-I
Question:
On a normal day, how much time do you spend before or after school doing each of these things? A: I watch television and videosB: I play computer gamesC: I play or talk with friendsD: I do jobs at homeE: I work at a paid jobF: I play sportsG: I read a book for enjoymentH: I use the internetI: I do homework 1 = No time 2 = Less than 1 hour 3 = 1-2 hours 4 = More than 2 but less than 4 hours 5 = 4 or more hours
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGWATV, BSBGPLCG, BSBGPLFD, BSBGJOHM, BSBGWKPJ, BSBGPLSP, BSBGREBO, BSBGUSIN, BSBGDOHW
SQ2-17ESINGAPORE D I work part-time
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 30
SQ2-21 / SQ2S-33
Question:
Including yourself, how many people live in your home? 2 = 2 3 = 3 4 = 4 5 = 5 6 = 6 7 = 7 8 = 8 or more
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGPLHO
SQ2-21GHANA D National options recoded to fit international categories:2 = 23 = 34 = 45 = 56 = 67 = 78 = 8 / 9 or more
SQ2-21TUNISIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:2 = 23 = 34 = 45 = 56 = 67 = 78 = 8 / 9 or more
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 31
SQ2-22A-B / SQ2S-34A-B
Question:
A: Was your mother (or stepmother or female guardian) born in <country>?B: Was your father (or stepfather or male guardian) born in <country>? 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGMBRN, BSBGFBRN
SQ2-22AAUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Australia2 = Another country
SQ2-22BAUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Australia2 = Another country
SQ2-22ANEW ZEALAND D Stem of the question changed:In what country were you and your parents (or stepparents or guardians) born?a) Mother (or stepmother or female guardian)Nationally defined options: 1 = New Zealand2 = Another country
SQ2-22BNEW ZEALAND D Stem of the question changed:In what country were you and your parents (or stepparents or guardians) born?b) Father (or stepfather or male guardian) Nationally defined options: 1 = New Zealand2 = Another country
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 32
SQ2-23A-B / SQ2S-35A-B
Question:
A: Were you born in <country>? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: If you were not born in <country>, how old were you when you came to <country>? 1 = Older than 10 years old 2 = 5 to 10 years old 3 = Younger than 5 years old
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBGBORN, BSBGBRNC
SQ2S-35BARMENIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2-23AAUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Australia2 = Another country
SQ2-23BEGYPT D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Older than 10 years / 11 years old2 = 5 to 10 years old3 = Younger than 5 years Old
SQ2-23BINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Older than 10 years old2 = 5 to 10 years old3 = Younger than 5 year old
SQ2-23ANEW ZEALAND D Asked in national question 22c:In what country were you and your parents (or stepparents or guardians) born?c) YouNationally defined options: 1 = New Zealand2 = Another country
SQ2-23BPHILIPPINES D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Older than 10 years old2 = 5 to 10 years old3 = Younger than 5 years old
SQ2-23BSYRIAN ARAB REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Older than 10 years old / 11 years old2 = 5 to 10 years old3 = Younger than 5 years old
SQ2-23BUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Older than 10 years old2 = 5 to 10 years old3 = Younger than 5 year old
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 33
-- / SQ2S-11
Question:
Are you studying biology in school this year?1 = Yes2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBBSBIO
SQ2S-11LATVIA D Gang punch 100% to "Yes"
SQ2S-11LEBANON D Stem of the question changed: Are you studying life and earth science in school this year?
-- / SQ2S-12A-G
Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about learning biology?A: I usually do well in biologyB: I would like to take more biology in schoolC: Biology is more difficult for me than for many of my classmatesD: I enjoy learning biologyE: Sometimes, when I do not initially understand a new topic in biology, I know that I will never really understand itF: Biology is not one of my strengthsG: I learn things quickly in biology 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-11A-G)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBBTWEL, BSBBTMOR, BSBBTCLM, BSBBTENJ, BSBBTTOP, BSBBTSTR, BSBBTQKY
SQ2S-12A-GLEBANON D Stem of the question changed: How much do you agree with these statements about learning life and earth science?Biology replaced with life and earth science for all the options.
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 34
-- / SQ2S-13A-E
Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about biology? A: I think learning biology will help me in my daily lifeB: I need biology to learn other school subjectsC: I need to do well in biology to get into the <university> of my choiceD: I would like a job that involved using biologyE: I need to do well in biology to get the job I want 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-12A-E)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBBAHDL, BSBBAOSS, BSBBAUNI, BSBBAJOB, BSBBAGET
SQ2S-13A-ELEBANON D Stem of the question changed: How much do you agree with these statements about life and earth science?Biology replaced with life and earth science for all the options.
-- / SQ2S-14A-N
Question:
How often do you do these things in your biology lessons? A: We watch the teacher demonstrate an experiment or investigationB: We formulate hypotheses or predictions to be testedC: We design or plan an experiment or investigationD: We conduct an experiment or investigationE: We work in small groups on an experiment or investigationF: We write explanations about what was observed and why it happenedG: We study the impact of technology on societyH: We relate what we are learning in biology to our daily livesI: We present our work to the classJ: We review our homeworkK: We listen to the teacher give a lecture-style presentationL: We work problems on our ownM: We begin our homework in classN: We have a quiz or test 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-13A-N)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBBHDEI, BSBBHFHP, BSBBHPEI, BSBBHCEI, BSBBHWGO, BSBBHEOH, BSBBHITS, BSBBHMDL, BSBBHPWC, BSBBHROH, BSBBHLSP, BSBBHWPO, BSBBHBHC, BSBBHHQT
SQ2S-14A-NLEBANON D Stem of the question changed: How often do you do these things in your life and earth science lessons?Biology replaced with life and earth science for all the options.
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 35
-- / SQ2S-15
Question:
Are you studying earth science in school this year?1 = Yes2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBEARTH
SQ2S-15INDONESIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-15LATVIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-15LEBANON X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-15SLOVENIA X Question not administered or data not available
-- / SQ2S-16A-G
Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about learning earth science? A: I usually do well in earth scienceB: I would like to take more earth science in schoolC: Earth science is more difficult for me than for many of my classmatesD: I enjoy learning earth scienceE: Sometimes, when I do not initially understand a new topic in earth science, I know that I will never really understand itF: Earth science is not one of my strengthsG: I learn things quickly in earth science 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-11A-G)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBETWEL, BSBETMOR, BSBETCLM, BSBETENJ, BSBETTOP, BSBETSTR, BSBETQKY
SQ2S-16A-GINDONESIA X Questionnot administered or data not available
SQ2S-16A-GLATVIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-16A-GLEBANON X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-16A-GSLOVENIA X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 36
-- / SQ2S-17A-E
Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about earth science? A: I think learning earth science will help me in my daily lifeB: I need earth science to learn other school subjectsC: I need to do well in earth science to get into the <university> of my choiceD: I would like a job that involved using earth scienceE: I need to do well in earth science to get the job I want 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-12A-E)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBEAHDL, BSBEAOSS, BSBEAUNI, BSBEAJOB, BSBEAGET
SQ2S-17A-EINDONESIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-17A-ELATVIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-17A-ELEBANON X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-17A-ESLOVENIA X Question not administered or data not available
-- / SQ2S-18A-N
Question:
How often do you do these things in your earth science lessons? A: We watch the teacher demonstrate an experiment or investigationB: We formulate hypotheses or predictions to be testedC: We design or plan an experiment or investigationD: We conduct an experiment or investigationE: We work in small groups on an experiment or investigationF: We write explanations about what was observed and why it happenedG: We study the impact of technology on societyH: We relate what we are learning in earth science to our daily livesI: We present our work to the classJ: We review our homeworkK: We listen to the teacher give a lecture-style presentationL: We work problems on our ownM: We begin our homework in classN: We have a quiz or test 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-13A-N)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBEHDEI, BSBEHFHP, BSBEHPEI, BSBEHCEI, BSBEHWGO, BSBEHEOH, BSBEHITS, BSBEHMDL, BSBEHPWC, BSBEHROH, BSBEHLSP, BSBEHWPO, BSBEHBHC, BSBEHHQT
SQ2S-18A-NINDONESIA X Questionnot administered or data not available
SQ2S-18A-NLATVIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-18A-NLEBANON X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-18A-NSLOVENIA X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 37
-- / SQ2S-19
Question:
Are you studying chemistry in school this year?1 = Yes2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBCCHEM
SQ2S-19BELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-19INDONESIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-19LATVIA D Gang punch 100% to "Yes"
SQ2S-19NETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
-- / SQ2S-20A-G
Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about learning chemistry? A: I usually do well in chemistryB: I would like to take more chemistry in schoolC: Chemistry is more difficult for me than for many of my classmatesD: I enjoy learning chemistryE: Sometimes, when I do not initially understand a new topic in chemistry, I know that I will never really understand itF: Chemistry is not one of my strengthsG: I learn things quickly in chemistry 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-11A-G)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBCTWEL, BSBCTMOR, BSBCTCLM, BSBCTENJ, BSBCTTOP, BSBCTSTR, BSBCTQKY
SQ2S-20A-GBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-20A-GINDONESIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-20A-GNETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 38
-- / SQ2S-21A-E
Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about chemistry? A: I think learning chemistry will help me in my daily lifeB: I need chemistry to learn other school subjectsC: I need to do well in chemistry to get into the <university> of my choiceD: I would like a job that involved using chemistryE: I need to do well in chemistry to get the job I want 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-12A-E)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBCAHDL, BSBCAOSS, BSBCAUNI, BSBCAJOB, BSBCAGET
SQ2S-21A-EBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-21A-EINDONESIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-21A-ENETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
-- / SQ2S-22A-N
Question:
How often do you do these things in your chemistry lessons? A: We watch the teacher demonstrate an experiment or investigationB: We formulate hypotheses or predictions to be testedC: We design or plan an experiment or investigationD: We conduct an experiment or investigationE: We work in small groups on an experiment or investigationF: We write explanations about what was observed and why it happenedG: We study the impact of technology on societyH: We relate what we are learning in chemistry to our daily livesI: We present our work to the classJ: We review our homeworkK: We listen to the teacher give a lecture-style presentationL: We work problems on our ownM: We begin our homework in classN: We have a quiz or test 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-13A-N)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBCHDEI, BSBCHFHP, BSBCHPEI, BSBCHCEI, BSBCHWGO, BSBCHEOH, BSBCHITS, BSBCHMDL, BSBCHPWC, BSBCHROH, BSBCHLSP, BSBCHWPO, BSBCHBHC, BSBCHHQT
SQ2S-22A-NBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-22A-NINDONESIA X Question not adminstered or data not available
SQ2S-22A-NNETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Student Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 1 - 39
-- / SQ2S-23
Question:
Are you studying physics in school this year?1 = Yes2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBPPHY
SQ2S-23LATVIA D Gang punch 100% to "Yes"
SQ2S-23NETHERLANDS D Stem of the question changed:Are you studying physics/chemistry in school this year?
-- / SQ2S-24A-G
Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about learning physics? A: I usually do well in physicsB: I would like to take more physics in schoolC: Physics is more difficult for me than for many of my classmatesD: I enjoy learning physicsE: Sometimes, when I do not initially understand a new topic in physics, I know that I will never really understand itF: Physics is not one of my strengthsG: I learn things quickly in physics 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-11A-G)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBPTWEL, BSBPTMOR, BSBPTCLM, BSBPTENJ, BSBPTTOP, BSBPTSTR, BSBPTQKY
SQ2S-24A-GNETHERLANDS D Stem of the question changed: How much do you agree with these statements about learning physics/chemistry?Physics replaced with physics/chemistry for all the options.
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Question:
How much do you agree with these statements about physics? A: I think learning physics will help me in my daily lifeB: I need physics to learn other school subjectsC: I need to do well in physics to get into the <university> of my choiceD: I would like a job that involved using physicsE: I need to do well in physics to get the job I want 1 = Agree a lot 2 = Agree a little 3 = Disagree a little 4 = Disagree a lot
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-12A-E)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBPAHDL, BSBPAOSS, BSBPAUNI, BSBPAJOB, BSBPAGET
SQ2S-25A-ENETHERLANDS D Stem of the question changed:How much do you agree with these statements about physics/chemistry?Physics replaced with physics/chemistry for all the options.
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Question:
How often do you do these things in your physics lessons? A: We watch the teacher demonstrate an experiment or investigationB: We formulate hypotheses or predictions to be testedC: We design or plan an experiment or investigationD: We conduct an experiment or investigationE: We work in small groups on an experiment or investigationF: We write explanations about what was observed and why it happenedG: We study the impact of technology on societyH: We relate what we are learning in physics to our daily livesI: We present our work to the classJ: We review our homeworkK: We listen to the teacher give a lecture-style presentationL: We work problems on our ownM: We begin our homework in classN: We have a quiz or test 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-13A-N)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBPHDEI, BSBPHFHP, BSBPHPEI, BSBPHCEI, BSBPHWGO, BSBPHEOH, BSBPHITS, BSBPHMDL, BSBPHPWC, BSBPHROH, BSBPHLSP, BSBPHWPO, BSBPHBHC, BSBPHHQT
SQ2S-26A-NNETHERLANDS D Stem of the question changed: How often do you do these things in your phyics lessons?Physics replaced with physics/chemistry for all the options.
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Question:
How often do you these things with a computer? A: I look up ideas and information for mathematicsB: I look up ideas and information for biologyC: I look up ideas and information for earth scienceD: I look up ideas and information for chemistryE: I look up ideas and information for physicsF: I write reports for schoolG: I process and analyze data 1 = Every day 2 = At least once a week 3 = Once or twice a month 4 = A few times a year 5 = Never
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-14CA-CD)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBMOINF, BSBBOINF, BSBEOINF, BSBCOINF, BSBPOINF, BSBGOREP, BSBGOPAD
SQ2S-27CDBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-27CEBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D I look up ideas and information for physics/scientific work
SQ2S-27CCLATVIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-27CBLEBANON D I look up ideas and information for life and earth science
SQ2S-27CCLEBANON X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-27CA-CGMACEDONIA, REP. X Question not administered or data not available
SQ2S-27CCSLOVENIA X Option not administered or data not available
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Question:
During this school year, how often have you had extra lessons or tutoring that is not part of your regular class in each of the following subjcets?A: MathematicsB: BiologyC: Earth scienceD: ChemistryE: Physics 1 = Every or almost every day 2 = Once or twice a week 3 = Sometimes 4 = Never or almost never
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-18A-B)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBMEXLS, BSBBEXLS, BSBEEXLS, BSBCEXLS, BSBPEXLS
SQ2S-31DBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-31EBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Physics/scientific work
SQ2S-31CLATVIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-31BLEBANON D Life and earth science
SQ2S-31CLEBANON X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-31DNETHERLANDS X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-31ENETHERLANDS D Physics/chemistry
SQ2S-31CSLOVENIA X Option not administered or data not available
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Question:
How often does your teacher give you homework in each of the following subjects? A: MathematicsB: BiologyC: Earth scienceD: ChemistryE: Physics 1 = Every day 2 = 3 or 4 times a week 3 = 1 or 2 times a week 4 = Less than once a week 5 = Never
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-19A-B)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBMTGHW, BSBBTGHW, BSBETGHW, BSBCTGHW, BSBPTGHW
SQ2S-32ADBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-32AEBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Physics/scientific work
SQ2S-32ACLATVIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-32ABLEBANON D Life and earth science
SQ2S-32ACLEBANON X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-32ADNETHERLANDS X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-32AENETHERLANDS D Physics/chemistry
SQ2S-32ACSLOVENIA X Option not administered or data not available
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Question:
When your teacher gives you homework in each of the following subjects, about how many minutes are you usually given? A: MathematicsB: BiologyC: Earth scienceD: ChemistryE: Physics 1 = Fewer than 15 minutes 2 = 15 - 30 minutes 3 = 31 - 60 minutes 4 = 61 - 90 minutes 5 = More than 90 minutes
(Corresponding question about the general science included in SQ2-20A-B)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BSBMHWMI, BSBBHWMI, BSBEHWMI, BSBCHWMI, BSBPHWMI
SQ2S-32BDBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-32BEBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Physics/scientific work
SQ2S-32BCLATVIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-32BBLEBANON D Life and earth science
SQ2S-32BCLEBANON X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-32BDNETHERLANDS X Option not administered or data not available
SQ2S-32BENETHERLANDS D Physics/chemistry
SQ2S-32BCSLOVENIA X Option not administered or data not available
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ITLANG
Question:
LANGUAGE OF TEST
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ITLANG
ITLANGARMENIA D 1 = Armenian
ITLANGAUSTRALIA D 1 = English
ITLANGBAHRAIN D 1 = Arabic2 = English
ITLANGBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D 1 = Castilian2 = Basque
ITLANGBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D 1 = Dutch
ITLANGBOTSWANA D 1 = English
ITLANGBULGARIA D 1 = Bulgarian
ITLANGCHILE D 1 = Spanish (Castilian)
ITLANGCHINESE TAIPEI D 1 = Mandarin (Chinese)
ITLANGCYPRUS D 1 = Greek
ITLANGEGYPT D 1 = Arabic2 = English3 = French
ITLANGENGLAND D 1 = English
ITLANGESTONIA D 1 = Estonian2 = Russian
ITLANGGHANA D 1 = English
ITLANGHONG KONG D 1 = Chinese and English
ITLANGHUNGARY D 1 = Hungarian
ITLANGINDIANA, US D 1 = English
ITLANGINDONESIA D 1 = Indonesian
ITLANGIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D 1 = Farsi
ITLANGISRAEL D 1 = Hebrew2 = Arabic
ITLANGITALY D 1 = Italian
ITLANGJAPAN D 1 = Japanese
ITLANGJORDAN D 1 = Arabic
ITLANGKOREA, REP. OF D 1 = Korean
ITLANGLATVIA D 1 = Latvian2 = Russian
ITLANGLEBANON D 1 = English2 = French
ITLANGLITHUANIA D 1 = Lithuanian
ITLANGMACEDONIA, REP. D 1 = Macedonian2 = Albanian
ITLANGMALAYSIA D 1 = Malay
ITLANGMOLDOVA, REP. OF D 1 = Moldavian2 = Russian
ITLANGMOROCCO D 1 = Arabic
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ITLANGNETHERLANDS D 1 = Dutch
ITLANGNEW ZEALAND D 1 = English
ITLANGNORWAY D 1 = Norwegian
ITLANGONTARIO, CANADA D 1 = English2 = French
ITLANGPALESTINIAN AUTH. D 1 = Arabic2 = English
ITLANGPHILIPPINES D 1 = English
ITLANGQUEBEC, CANADA D 1 = English2 = French
ITLANGROMANIA D 1 = Romanian2 = Hungarian
ITLANGRUSSIAN FED. D 1 = Russian
ITLANGSAUDI ARABIA D 1 = Arabic
ITLANGSCOTLAND D 1 = English
ITLANGSERBIA D 1 = Serbian
ITLANGSINGAPORE D 1 = English
ITLANGSLOVAK REP. D 1 = Slovak2 = Hungarian
ITLANGSLOVENIA D 1 = Slovene
ITLANGSOUTH AFRICA D 1 = English2 = Afrikaans
ITLANGSWEDEN D 1 = Swedish
ITLANGSYRIAN ARAB REP. D 1 = Arabic
ITLANGTUNISIA D 1 = Arabic
ITLANGUNITED STATES D 1 = English
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Section 2: Eighth Grade - Mathematics Teacher Questionnaire
TQM2-03
Question:
By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGTAUT
TQM2-03INDIANA, US D Stem of the question changed: By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether? Do not include teaching as a substitute or student teacher.3A = Number of years you have taught full time3B= Number of years you have taught part timeNational options recoded to fit international question: Calculated number of years taught full time plus number of years taught part time
TQM2-03UNITED STATES D Stem of the question changed: By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether? Do not include teaching as a substitute or student teacher.3A = Number of years you have taught full time3B= Number of years you have taught part timeNational options recoded to fit international question: Calculated number of years taught full time plus number of years taught part time
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TQM2-04
Question:
What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?1 = Did not complete <ISCED 3>2 = Finished <ISCED 3>3 = Finished <ISCED 4B>4 = Finished <ISCED 5B>5 = Finished <ISCED 5A, first degree>6 = Finished <ISCED 5A, second degree> or higher
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGFEDC
TQM2-04ARMENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Secondary general education (10 years) / Uncompleted higher education3 = Preliminary professional education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Higher education6 = Higher professional education or higher
TQM2-04AUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school or apprenticeship3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = TAFE or College diploma or certificate5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Post graduate diploma / Master's degree or higher
TQM2-04BAHRAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete one or two years of secondary education / Finished one or two years of secondary education2 = General or technical secondary education certificate3 = Vocational or technical courses of the secondary education (two years or less)4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQM2-04BASQUE CTY, SPAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Qualified or technical engineer or similar (university 1st degree) 6 = Graduate, high level engineer, doctor or similar (university 2nd degree)
TQM2-04BELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "College education"(Finished ISCED 5B)
TQM2-04BOTSWANA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete senior secondary2 = Senior secondary3 = Vocational/technical training4 = Diploma5 = First degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQM2-04BULGARIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school 3 = Secondary profile school4 = Other vocational education5 = Higher education - Bachelor's degree6 = Higher education - Master's, PhD
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TQM2-04CHILE D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Technical education center4 = Professional institute5 = Higher education (university)6 = Master's or PhD
TQM2-04CHINESE TAIPEI D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete senior high school, vocational school or equivalent 2 = Teacher school, senior high school, vocational school3 = Vocational high school4 = College/junior college of technology5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQM2-04CYPRUS D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete lyceum2 = Lyceum3 = Two- year college4 = Polytechnic5 = University6 = University second degree or Master's degree
TQM2-04EGYPT D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Two years after secondary school certificate (professional education)4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University education6 = Post university - Master's degree or PhD
TQM2-04ENGLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete A level2 = A level or equivalent3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Bachelor's degree or teaching certificate6 = Master's dgree or higher
TQM2-04ESTONIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Post secondary vocational education4 = 3-4 years of university5 = Bachelor's degree (higher education, 5 years)6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQM2-04GHANA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete senior secondary school (compulsory 9 years of basic education)2 = Senior secondary school, O (ordinary) level, A (advanced) level3 = 1-2 years post secondary courses (e.g. tourism institute, catering, computer science)4 = Polytechnic education after senior secondary school for a diploma or higher certificate (2-3 years)5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQM2-04HONG KONG D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Secondary school and vocational training4 = Secondary education and certificate, diploma or Associate's degree5 = Bachelor's degree or equivalent6 = Master's degree or higher
TQM2-04HUNGARY D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Accredited post secondary vocational program certificate5 = College education6 = University education
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TQM2-04INDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete high school2 = High school3 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school (e.g. cosmetology, welding)4 = Associate's degree (AA) in a vocational/technical program5 = Academic Associate's or Bachelor's degree6 = Academic Master's degree, post graduate certificate program (e.g. teaching) or first professional degree (e.g. law, medicine, dentistry) / Doctorate (PhD or EdD)
TQM2-04INDONESIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete senior secondary high school (upper secondary level)2 = Senior secondary high school (upper secondary level)3 = One- or two-year degree program from a college or university4 = Three- or four-year degree program from a college or university5 = First degree from a university (Bachelor's degree)6 = Second degree or higher from a university (post graduate degree)
TQM2-04IRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Diploma (high school)3 = Upper diploma - 2 years after diploma4 = Technical training (3-4 years)5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher (upper level)
TQM2-04ISRAEL D Nationally defined Options:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Two years after secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Academic vocational studies (i.e. BEd)/Academic first degree6 = Academic second degree or higher
TQM2-04ITALY D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Upper secondary school diploma or certificate for passing final examination of upper secondary school3 = Post secondary vocational training course4 = Vocational or technical program of higher education level5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Second degree or research degree or higher
TQM2-04JAPAN D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete upper secondary school2 = Upper secondary school3 = Junior college (2 years)4 = Vocational course of college5 = University6 = Master's degree or higher (Graduate School)
TQM2-04JORDAN D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete secondary stage2 = Secondary stage3 = Community college (2-year program) 4 = Community college (3-year program)5 = First university degree6 = Graduate degree
TQM2-04KOREA, REP. OF D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete high school2 = High school3 = Job or technical training after graduating high school4 = Junior college5 = University (Bachelor's degree)6 = Graduate school (Master's degree or PhD)
TQM2-04LATVIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary or vocational school / Uncompleted higher education3 = Technical or vocational school after secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree)6 = PhD
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TQM2-04LEBANON X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-04LITHUANIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Some post-secondary education but not university (some college)4 = Option not administered or data not available 5 = Four-year studies or Bachelor's degree6 = Five-year studies, Master`s degree or PhD
TQM2-04MACEDONIA, REP. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Unfinished secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Post secondary school4 = Two years of university5 = University6 = Post university education
TQM2-04MALAYSIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete upper secondary education2 = Upper secondary education3 = Secondary education with certificate (not teaching certificate)4 = Education with diploma (not teaching diploma)5 = First degree6 = Higher than first degree
TQM2-04MOLDOVA, REP. OF D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete upper secondary education2 = Upper secondary education / Incomplete tertiary education3 = College4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Tertiary education6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQM2-04MOROCCO D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = General university diploma (2 year post secondary)5 = First university degree (Bachelor's degree)6 = Post graduate diploma (2 years after Bachelor's degree or Master's degree) / PhD
TQM2-04NETHERLANDS D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary general education or secondary vocational education2 = Secondary general education or secondary vocational education3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Higher vocational education5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = University (Master's degree or PhD)
TQM2-04NEW ZEALAND D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = I do not have a teritary entry qualification (e.g. UE or Bursary)2 = Teritary entry qualification (e.g. UE or Bursary)3 = Trade, national, or tertiary certificate (e.g. NZCS Level 3-5)4 = National diploma (e.g. National Diploma in Science L5-6), Diploma (e.g. Diploma of Teaching - Primary)5 = Bachelor's degree 6 = Bachelor's honours degree, post graduate diploma (e.g. Dip. ORS), Master's degree / PhD
TQM2-04NORWAY D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Primary and lower secondary2 = Upper secondary3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Teacher college5 = Candidates' exam lower degree with pedagogy from university6 = Candidates' exam higher degree with pedagogy from university
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TQM2-04ONTARIO, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary2 = Secondary3 = Some post secondary education4 = Vocational/technical pogram or college degree5 = BA or equivalent6 = MA or PhD
TQM2-04PALESTINIAN AUTH. D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete general secondary stage certificate2 = General secondary stage certificate3 = Two years after school diploma4 = Three years after school diploma5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQM2-04PHILIPPINES D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary education 2 = Secondary education (high school)3 = Vocational/technical program (1-2 years)4 = Vocational/technical program (4 years)5 = Academic Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQM2-04QUEBEC, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary2 = Secondary3 = Some post secondary education4 = Vocational/technical pogram or college degree5 = BA or equivalent6 = MA or PhD
TQM2-04ROMANIA D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not finish upper secondary school2 = Upper secondary school3 = Post secondary school4 = College5 = University first degree6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQM2-04RUSSIAN FED. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary general education3 = Secondary professional education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Higher education, 4 years (Bachelor's)6 = Higher education, 5-6 years (Master's) / Second higher education or PhD
TQM2-04SAUDI ARABIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Secondary teacher institute / Elementary teacher institute3 = Junior (intermediate) teacher college4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University (Bachelor's degree)6 = Graduate studies / Higher diploma (after university)
TQM2-04SCOTLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete Highers2 = Highers or equivalent3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University degree or teaching certificate6 = Post graduate degree or higher
TQM2-04SERBIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish high school2 = High school3 = Vocational secondary school4 = Higher school (2-year post secondary education)5 = University6 = Master's degree, PhD or other academic title or specialization
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TQM2-04SINGAPORE D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete JC, Pre-U, Polytechnic education2 = JC, Pre-U, Polytechnic education3 = Non-graduate teacher education4 = University education (vocational/technical)5 = University education (academic/professional)6 = Post graduate education (Master's degree or PhD)
TQM2-04SLOVAK REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Post secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University 6 = PhD
TQM2-04SLOVENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Vocational courses after secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Two years university studies6 = Four years university studies/ Master's degree or PhD
TQM2-04SOUTH AFRICA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete grade 122 = Grade 123 = Post Matric certificate4 = Diploma5 = First degree6 = Honour's degree or higher
TQM2-04SWEDEN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete upper secondary school2 = Upper secondary school3 = Vocational supplementary education, other than university education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Degree from undergraduate university education6 = Master's degree or other higher degree
TQM2-04SYRIAN ARAB REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Two years after secondary school certificate (professional education)4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University education6 = Post university - Master's degree or PhD
TQM2-04TUNISIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete Baccalaureate2 = Baccalaureate3 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of vocational training4 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of university studies (DUEL, primary school teacher diploma, etc.)5 = Baccalaureate plus 4 years of university studies (BA/BS)6 = Doctorate, Baccalaureate plus 6 years of university studies or higher
TQM2-04UNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete high school2 = High school3 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school (e.g. cosmetology, welding)4 = Associate's degree (AA) in a vocational/technical program5 = Academic Associate's or Bachelor's degree6 = Academic Master's degree, post graduate certificate program (e.g. teaching) or first professional degree (e.g. law, medicine, dentistry) / Doctorate (PhD or EdD)
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TQM2-05
Question:
How many years of <pre-service teacher training> did you have? Please round to the nearest whole number.1 = 0 years2 = 1 year3 = 2 years4 = 3 years5 = 4 years6 = 5 years7 = More than 5 years
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGYTTR
TQM2-05BELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-05HUNGARY X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-05ITALY X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-05LITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-05NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
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TQM2-06A-F
Question:
During your <post-secondary> education, what was your major or main area(s) of study? A: MathematicsB: Education-MathematicsC: ScienceD: Education-ScienceE: Education-GeneralF: Other 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMPSMA, BTBMPSEM, BTBSPSSC, BTBSPSED, BTBGPSEG, BTBGPSOT
TQM2-06DARMENIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-06B-DBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-06AINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06BINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06CINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06DINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06EINDIANA, US D Stem of the question changed:Education - OtherNational options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06FINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06BITALY X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-06DITALY X Option not administerede or data not available
TQM2-06A-FLEBANON X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-06CNETHERLANDS X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-06CNEW ZEALAND D Asked in national question part C and D:c) Physicsd) Another science (e.g. biology, chemistry, geology)
TQM2-06B,E-FRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-06A-FSOUTH AFRICA D Stem of the question changed: During your certificate, diploma or degree education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?
TQM2-06AUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06BUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06CUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
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TQM2-06DUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06EUNITED STATES D Stem of the question changed:Education - OtherNational options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQM2-06FUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
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TQM2-07A-E
Question:
What requirements did you have to satisfy in order to become a mathematics teacher at <grade 8>? A: Complete <ISCED 5A, first degree>B: Complete a probationary periodC: Complete a minimum number of education coursesD: Complete a minimum number of mathematics coursesE: Pass a licensing examination 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMRB5A, BTBMRBPP, BTBMRBEC, BTBMRBMC, BTBMRBLE
TQM2-07AARMENIA D Higher education
TQM2-07AAUSTRALIA D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07ABAHRAIN D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07ABASQUE CTY, SPAIN D University 1st degree
TQM2-07A-EBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-07ABOTSWANA D Diploma or first degree
TQM2-07ABULGARIA D Higher education (Bachelor's degree)
TQM2-07ACHILE D Higher education (university)
TQM2-07ACHINESE TAIPEI D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07ACYPRUS D University degree
TQM2-07AEGYPT D University education
TQM2-07A-EENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-07AESTONIA D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07AGHANA D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07AHONG KONG D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07AHUNGARY D University or college
TQM2-07BHUNGARY X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-07EHUNGARY X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-07AINDIANA, US D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07AINDONESIA D First degree from a university (Bachelor's degree)
TQM2-07BINDONESIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-07AIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07AISRAEL D Academic first degree
TQM2-07AITALY D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07BITALY D To teach some years
TQM2-07AJAPAN D University
TQM2-07AJORDAN D First university degree
TQM2-07AKOREA, REP. OF D University education
TQM2-07ALATVIA D Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree)
TQM2-07ELATVIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-07ALEBANON D Bachelor's degree or equivalent
TQM2-07A-ELITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-07AMACEDONIA, REP. D Finished two years of university or finished university
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TQM2-07AMALAYSIA D First degree
TQM2-07AMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Tertiary education
TQM2-07A-EMOROCCO X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-07A-ENETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-07ANEW ZEALAND D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07A-ENORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-07AONTARIO, CANADA D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07APALESTINIAN AUTH. D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07APHILIPPINES D Academic Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07AQUEBEC, CANADA D Bachelor's degree
TQM2-07AROMANIA D University first degree
TQM2-07ARUSSIAN FED. D University
TQM2-07C-ERUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-07ASAUDI ARABIA D University (Bachelor's degree)
TQM2-07A-ESCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-07ASERBIA D University
TQM2-07ASINGAPORE D University education
TQM2-07ESINGAPORE D Gang punched to "No"
TQM2-07ASLOVAK REP. D Bachelor's degree (4 years)
TQM2-07ASLOVENIA D University
TQM2-07ASOUTH AFRICA D First degree
TQM2-07ASWEDEN D First degree from university or university college
TQM2-07ESWEDEN X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-07ASYRIAN ARAB REP. D University education
TQM2-07ATUNISIA D BA/BS (Baccalaureate plus 4 years of university studies)
TQM2-07AUNITED STATES D Bachelor's degree
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TQM2-08A-B
Question:
A: Do you have a teaching license or certificate? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: What type of license or certificate do you hold? 1 = <Full certificate> 2 = <Provisional certificate> 3 = <Emegency certificate> 4 = Other
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGTLCE, BTBGTELC
TQM2-08BARMENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Diploma of higher education / Diploma of preliminary professional education2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08AAUSTRALIA D Stem of the question changed:Do you have a teaching registration or approval to teach from a government education department?
TQM2-08BAUSTRALIA D Stem of the question changed:What type of registration do you hold?Nationally defined options: 1 = Full registration/approval2 = Provisional registration/approval3 = Emergency registration/approval4 = Other
TQM2-08BBAHRAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Educational academic certificate / Academic certificate2 = Teacher's diploma certificate3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08A-BBASQUE CTY, SPAIN X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08ABELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BBOTSWANA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Diploma in secondary education / Post graduate diploma in education / Bachelor of education2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Other
TQM2-08BBULGARIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BCHILE D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Certificate with secondary education / Certificate with university education for primary grades / Certificate with university education for all grades2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Recognized state teacher4 = Other
TQM2-08BCHINESE TAIPEI D Nationally defined options:1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQM2-08A-BCYPRUS X Question not administered or data not available
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TQM2-08BEGYPT D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = University (diploma from faculty of teachers) / University without teacher education 2 = Two years after secondary school certificate3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08A-BENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BESTONIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Qualified teacher (university degree in pedagogy)2 = Unfinished teachers' studies3 = Replacement teacher4 = Other
TQM2-08BGHANA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = 3 years post sec2 = 2 years post sec / Post B cert A3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08BHONG KONG D Nationally defined options: 1 = Registered teacher2 = Permitted teacher3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08A-BHUNGARY X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate / Probationary certificate2 = Provisional or other type given to persons who are still participating in what the state calls "alternative certification program" / Temporary certificate3 = Emergency certificate or waiver4 = Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BINDONESIA D Gang punched to "Full certificate"
TQM2-08BIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Certificate from a university (special teacher studies and training) / Certificate from a teacher training center2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08BISRAEL D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Full BEd and certificate / Full academic degree and teaching diploma certificate / Full non-academic certificate / Full ministry certificate2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08BITALY X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BJAPAN D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQM2-08BJORDAN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Full certificate2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08BKOREA, REP. OF D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQM2-08A-BLATVIA X Question not administered or data not available
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TQM2-08BLEBANON D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Normal school / Normal school - middle cycle / Aptitude certification for secondary level teaching (CAPES)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08ALITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: What is your qualification category?National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Teacher / Senior teacher / Teacher - methodologist / Expert teacher2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BLITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BMACEDONIA, REP. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BMALAYSIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Teaching certificate or diploma after degree / Malaysian teaching diploma / Teaching certificate (teacher training college)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08BMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Nationally defined options:1 = Higher education2 = Secondary vocational education3 = Secondary education (Bachelor's)4 = Other
TQM2-08BMOROCCO X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08A-BNETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BNEW ZEALAND D Nationally defined options:1 = Full registration / Registration subject to confirmation2 = Provisional registration3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other (e.g. limited authority)
TQM2-08BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BONTARIO, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQM2-08BPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Nationally defined options:1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQM2-08BPHILIPPINES D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Philippine Board Examination for Teachers (PBET) / Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08BQUEBEC, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQM2-08BROMANIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Teacher certificate obtained after at least 2 years of teaching / Rank 2 teaching certificate / Rank 1 teaching certificate2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
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TQM2-08BRUSSIAN FED. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Diploma2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate for a short period of time4 = Other
TQM2-08BSAUDI ARABIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Bachelor's degree (educational) / Bachelor's degree (non-educational) / Teacher's Diploma2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08A-BSCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BSERBIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Graduation certificate and the state exam2 = Graduation certificate without the state exam3 = Absolvent4 = Other
TQM2-08BSINGAPORE D Gang punched to "Full certificate"
TQM2-08BSLOVAK REP. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full university degree - teacher qualification2 = University degree 3 = Supplementary teacher course4 = Other
TQM2-08BSLOVENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Full certificate for a subject you are teaching2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Certificate for a subject other than a subject you are teaching / Uncompleted certificate (still studying)4 = Other
TQM2-08BSOUTH AFRICA D Stem of the question changed:What type of diploma do you hold?National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Post graduate higher diploma of education / Higher diploma of education / Provincial diploma of education2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08ASWEDEN D Stem of the question changed: Have you completed teacher training?
TQM2-08BSWEDEN X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-08BSYRIAN ARAB REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = University (diploma from faculty of teachers) / University without teacher education / Two years after secondary school certificate2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQM2-08BTUNISIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Equivalent of the end of the second cycle of university studies (4 years) / Equivalent of the end of the first cycle of university studies (2 years)2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Less than the above4 = Other
TQM2-08BUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate / Probationary certificate2 = Provisional or other type given to persons who are still participating in what the state calls "alternative certification program" / Temporary certificate3 = Emergency certificate or waiver4 = Option not administered or data not available
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TQM2-09AA-AB
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach number topics at the <eighth> grade? A: Representing decimals and fractions using words, numbers, or models (including number lines)B: Integers including words, numbers, or models; ordering integers; and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with integers 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMRE01, BTBMRE02
TQM2-09AA-ABENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-09AA-ABLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-09AA-ABRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-09BA-BD
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach algebra topics at the <eighth> grade? A: Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences; extension, missing terms, generalization of patternsB: Simple linear equations and inequalities, and simultaneous two variable equationsC: Equivalent representations of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, words, or equationsD: Attributes of a graph such as intercepts on axes, and intervals where the function increases, decreases, or is constant 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMRE03, BTBMRE04, BTBMRE05, BTBMRE06
TQM2-09BA-BDENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-09BA-BDLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-09BA-BDRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQM2-09CA-CD
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach measurement topics at the <eighth> grade? A: Estimations of length, circumference, area , volume, weight, time, angle, and speed in problem situations -e.g., circumference of a wheel, speed of a runner)B: Computations with measurements in problem situations -e.g., add measures, find average speed on a trip, find population densityC: Measures of irregular or compound areas -e.g., by using grids or dissecting and rearranging piecesD: Precision of measurements -e.g., upper and lower bounds of a length reported as 8 centimeters to the nearest centimeter 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMRE07, BTBMRE08, BTBMRE09, BTBMRE10
TQM2-09CA-CDENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-09CA-CDLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-09CA-CDRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-09DA-DD
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach geometry topics at the <eighth> grade? A: Pythagorean theorem to find length of a side with no proofB: Congruent figures -triangles, quadrilaterals- and their corresponding measuresC: Cartesian plane - ordered pairs, equations, intercepts, intersections, and gradientD:Translation, reflection, rotation, and enlargement 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMRE11, BTBMRE12, BTBMRE13, BTBMRE14
TQM2-09DA-DDENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-09DA-DDLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-09DA-DDRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQM2-09EA-ED
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach data topics at the <eighth> grade? A: Sources of error in collecting and organizing data -e.g., bias, inappropriate groupingB: Data collection methods -e.g., survey, experiment, questionnaireC: Characteristics of data sets including mean, median, range, and shape of distribution in general termsD: Simple probability including using data from experiments to estimate probabilities for favorable outcomes 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMRE15, BTBMRE16, BTBMRE17, BTBMRE18
TQM2-09EA-EDENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-09EA-EDLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-09EA-EDRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-10A
Question:
In one typical calendar week from Monday to Sunday, what is the total number of single periods for which you are formally scheduled? (Count a double period as two periods)
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGWTNP
TQM2-10ASWEDEN D Stem of the question changed: In one typical calendar week from Monday to Sunday, what is the the total number of single periods (60 minutes) for which you are formally scheduled?
TQM2-10BA-BE
Question:
Of these formally scheduled periods, how many are you assigned to do each of the followings? A: Teach mathematicsB: Teach scienceC: Teach other subjectsD: Perform other dutiesTotal
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMSPTM, BTBSSPTS, BTBGSPTO, BTBGSPOD, BTBGSPTT
TQM2-10BBBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Teach scientific work
TQM2-10BA-BELEBANON X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-10BA-BESWEDEN D Stem of the question changed: How many of these periods (60 minutes) are you scheduled to do each of the following?
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TQM2-10C
Question:
How many minutes are in a typical single period?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGMITY
TQM2-10CLITHUANIA D Gang punched to "45"
TQM2-10CSWEDEN X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-19A-B
Question:
A: Do you use a textbook(s) in teaching mathematics to the TIMSS class? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: How do you use a textbook(s) in teaching mathematics to the TIMSS class? 1 = As the primary basis for my lessons 2 = As a supplementary resource
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMTBTC, BTBMTXBU
TQM2-19ALITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: Please indicate the percentage of use of the following teaching materials in teaching math to the TIMSS class?a) Textbook1 b) Textbook2 c) Textbook3 d) Textbook4 National options recoded to fit international question.
TQM2-19BLITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: Please indicate the percentage of use of the following teaching materials in teaching math to the TIMSS class?a) Textbook1 b) Textbook2 c) Textbook3 d) Textbook4 National options recoded to fit international question.
TQM2-19ASINGAPORE D Gang punched to "Yes"
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TQM2-23A-F
Question:
By the end of this school year, approximately what percentage of teaching time will you have spent during this school year on each of the following mathematics content areas for the TIMSS class? A: Number (e.g., whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion, percent)B: Geometry (e.g., lines and angles, shapes, congruence and similarity, spatial relationships, symmetry and transformations)C: Algebra (e.g., patterns, equations and formulas, relationships)D: Data (e.g., data collection and organization, data representation, data interpretation, probability)E: Measurement (e.g., attributes and units, tools, techniques and formulas)F: Other
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMCNUM, BTBMCGEO, BTBMCALG, BTBMCDAT, BTBMCMEA, BTBMCOTH
TQM2-23A-FENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-23ELATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-23ERUSSIAN FED. X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-23A-FSCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-24AA-AJ
Question:
When were students in the TIMSS class taught following number topics? A: Whole numbers including place value, factorization, and the four operationsB: Computations, estimations, or approximations involving whole numbersC: Common fractions including equivalent fractions, and ordering of fractionsD: Decimal fractions including place value, ordering, rounding, and converting to common fractions (and vice versa)E: Representing decimals and fractions using words, numbers, or models (including number lines)F: Computations with fractionsG: Computations with decimalsH: Integers including words, numbers, or models (including number lines), ordering integers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with integersI: Ratios (equivalence, division of a quantity by a given ratio)J: Conversion of percents to fractions or decimals, and vice versa 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMTO01, BTBMTO02, BTBMTO03, BTBMTO04, BTBMTO05, BTBMTO06, BTBMTO07, BTBMTO08, BTBMTO09, BTBMTO10
TQM2-24AA-AJLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
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TQM2-24BA-BF
Question:
When were students in the TIMSS class taught following algebra topics? A: Numeric, algebraic, and geometric patterns or sequences (extension, missing terms, generalization of patterns)B: Sums, products, and powers of expressions containing variablesC: Simple linear equations and inequalities, and simultaneous (two variables) equationsD: Equivalent representations of functions as ordered pairs, tables, graphs, words, or equationsE: Proportional, linear, and nonlinear relationships (travel graphs and simple piecewise functions included)F: Attributes of a graph such as intercepts on axes, and intervals where the function increases, decreases, or is constant 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMTO11, BTBMTO12, BTBMTO13, BTBMTO14, BTBMTO15, BTBMTO16
TQM2-24BA-BFLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-24BA-BFRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-24CA-CH
Question:
When were students in the TIMSS class taught following measurement topics? A: Standard units for measures of length, area, volume, perimeter, circumference, time, speed, density, angle, mass/weight)B: Relationships among units for conversions within systems of units, and for ratesC: Use standard tools to measure length, weight, time, speed, angle, and temperatureD: Estimations of length, circumference, area, volume, weight, time, angle, and speed in problem situations (e.g., circumference of a wheel, speed of a runner)E: Computations with measurements in problem situations (e.g., add measures, find average speed on a trip, find population density)F: Measurement formulas for perimeter of a rectangle, circumference of a circle, areas of plane figures (including circles), surface area and volume of rectangular solids, and ratesG: Measures of irregular or compound areas (e.g., by using grids or dissecting and rearranging pieces)H: Precision of measurements (e.g., upper and lower bounds of a length reported as 8 centimeters to the nearest centimeter) 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMTO17, BTBMTO18, BTBMTO19, BTBMTO20, BTBMTO21, BTBMTO22, BTBMTO23, BTBMTO24
TQM2-24CA-CHLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-24CA-CHRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-24CC,CESYRIAN ARAB REP. X Option not administered or data not available
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TQM2-24DA-DM
Question:
When were students in the TIMSS class taught following geometry topics? A: Angles - acute, right, straight, obtuse, reflex, complementary, and supplementaryB: Relationships for angles at a point, angles on a line, vertically opposite angles, angles associated with a transversal cutting parallel lines, and perpendicularityC: Properties of angle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors of linesD: Properties of geometric shapes: triangles and quadrilateralsE: Properties of other polygons (regular pentagon, hexagon, octagon, decagon)F: Construct or draw triangles and rectangles of given dimensionsG: Pythagorean theorem (not proof) to find length of a sideH: Congruent figures (triangles, quadrilaterals) and their corresponding measuresI: Similar triangles and recall their propertiesJ: Cartesian plane - ordered pairs, equations, intercepts, intersections, and gradientK: Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapesL: Line and rotational symmetry for two-dimensional shapesM: Translation, reflection, rotation, and enlargement 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMTO25, BTBMTO26, BTBMTO27, BTBMTO28, BTBMTO29, BTBMTO30, BTBMTO31, BTBMTO32, BTBMTO33, BTBMTO34, BTBMTO35, BTBMTO36, BTBMTO37
TQM2-24DA-DMLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-24DMMOROCCO X Option not administered or dta not available
TQM2-24DA-DMRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-24DE,DMSYRIAN ARAB REP. X Option not administered or data not available
TQM2-24EA-EH
Question:
When were students in the TIMSS class taught following data topics? A: Organizing a set of data by one or more characteristics using a tally chart, table, or graph)B: Sources of error in collecting and organizing data (e.g., bias, inappropriate grouping)C: Data collection methods (e.g., survey, experiment, questionnaire)D: Drawing and interpreting graphs, tables, pictographs, bar graphs, pie charts, and line graphsE: Characteristics of data sets including mean, median, range, and shape of distribution (in general terms)F: Interpreting data sets (e.g., draw conclusions, make predictions, and estimate values between and beyond given data points)G: Evaluating interpretations of data with respect to correctness and completeness of interpretationH: Simple probability including using data from experiments to estimate probabilities for favorable outcomes 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMTO38, BTBMTO39, BTBMTO40, BTBMTO41, BTBMTO42, BTBMTO43, BTBMTO44, BTBMTO45
TQM2-24EA-EHLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQM2-24EA-EGMACEDONIA, REP. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-24EA-EHRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-24EESYRIAN ARAB REP. X Option not administered or data not available
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TQM2-25
Question:
Are the students in the TIMSS class permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?1 = Yes, with unrestricted use2 = Yes, with restricted use3 = No, calculators are not permitted
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMCAML
TQM2-25SLOVAK REP. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-27
Question:
How many students in the TIMSS class have graphing calculators available to use during mathematics lessons?1 = All2 = Most3 = About half4 = Some5 = None
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMHSGC
TQM2-27LITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-30A-B
Question:
A: Do students in the TIMSS class have computers available to use during their mathematics lessons? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: Do any of the computers have access to the Internet? 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMCOMA, BTBMINTA
TQM2-30A-BEGYPT X Question not administered or data not available
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TQM2-31A-D
Question:
In teaching mathematics to the TIMSS class, how often do you have students use a computer for the following activities? A: Discover mathematics principles and concepts B: Practice skills and proceduresC: Look up ideas and informationD: Process and analyze data 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMCADM, BTBMCASP, BTBMCALI, BTBMCAPA
TQM2-31A-DEGYPT X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-37
Question:
How often do you give a mathematics test or examination to the TIMSS class?1 = About once a week2 = About every two weeks3 = About once a month4 = A few times a year5 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMTEEX
TQM2-37EGYPT X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-37SYRIAN ARAB REP. X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-38
Question:
What item formats do you typically use in your mathematics tests or examinations?1 = Only constructed-response2 = Mostly constructed-response3 = About half constructed-response and half objective (e.g., multiple-choice)4 = Mostly objective5 = Only objective
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMWFTU
TQM2-38EGYPT X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-38ONTARIO, CANADA D Data available only for English questionnaires
TQM2-38QUEBEC, CANADA D Data available only for English questionnaires
TQM2-38SYRIAN ARAB REP. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQM2-39A-C
Question:
How often do you include the following types of questions in your mathematics tests or examinations? A: Questions involving application of mathematical proceduresB: Questions involving searching for patterns and relationshipsC: Questions requiring explanations or justifications 1 = Always or almost always 2 = Sometimes 3 = Never or almost never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBMTEAP, BTBMTESP, BTBMTEJU
TQM2-39A-CEGYPT X Question not administered or data not available
TQM2-39A-CSYRIAN ARAB REP. X Question not administered or data not available
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ITCOURSE
Question:
TYPE OF COURSE
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ITCOURSE
ITCOURSEARMENIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEAUSTRALIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEBAHRAIN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology5 = Earth Science11 = Natural science12 = Scientific work
ITCOURSEBOTSWANA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEBULGARIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSECHILE D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSECHINESE TAIPEI D 1 = Mathematics8 = Physical Science (Physics/Chemistry)
ITCOURSECYPRUS D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEEGYPT D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEENGLAND D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEESTONIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEGHANA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEHONG KONG D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEHUNGARY D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
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ITCOURSEINDIANA, US D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEINDONESIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology
ITCOURSEIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEISRAEL D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Earth Science6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEITALY D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEJAPAN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEJORDAN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated science
ITCOURSEKOREA, REP. OF D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSELATVIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry
ITCOURSELEBANON D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics4 = Chemistry6 = Integrated Science9 = Life and Earth Science
ITCOURSELITHUANIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEMACEDONIA, REP. D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEMALAYSIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEMOLDOVA, REP. OF D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Earth Science9 = Life Science (Biology/Earth Science)10 = Biology/Chemistry
ITCOURSEMOROCCO D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science8 = Physical Science (Physics/Chemistry)9 = Life Science (Biology/Earth Science)
ITCOURSENETHERLANDS D 1 = Mathematics3 = Biology5 = Geography8 = Physical Science (Physics/Chemistry)
ITCOURSENEW ZEALAND D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSENORWAY D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEONTARIO, CANADA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
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ITCOURSEPALESTINIAN AUTH. D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEPHILIPPINES D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEQUEBEC, CANADA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEROMANIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSERUSSIAN FED. D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSESAUDI ARABIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESCOTLAND D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESERBIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSESINGAPORE D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESLOVAK REP. D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSESLOVENIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry
ITCOURSESOUTH AFRICA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESWEDEN D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESYRIAN ARAB REP. D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSETUNISIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEUNITED STATES D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
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Section 3: Eighth Grade - Science Teacher Questionnaire
TQS2-03
Question:
By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGTAUT
TQS2-03INDIANA, US D Stem of the question changed: By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether? Do not include teaching as a substitute or student teacher.3A = Number of years you have taught full time3B= Number of years you have taught part timeNational options recoded to fit international question: Calculated number of years taught full time plus number of years taught part time
TQS2-03UNITED STATES D Stem of the question changed: By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether? Do not include teaching as a substitute or student teacher.3A = Number of years you have taught full time3B= Number of years you have taught part timeNational options recoded to fit international question: Calculated number of years taught full time plus number of years taught part time
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TQS2-04
Question:
What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?1 = Did not complete <ISCED 3>2 = Finished <ISCED 3>3 = Finished <ISCED 4B>4 = Finished <ISCED 5B>5 = Finished <ISCED 5A, first degree>6 = Finished <ISCED 5A, second degree> or higher
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGFEDC
TQS2-04ARMENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Secondary general education (10 years) / Uncompleted higher education3 = Preliminary professional education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Higher education6 = Higher professional education or higher
TQS2-04AUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school or apprenticeship3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = TAFE or College diploma or certificate5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Post graduate diploma / Master's degree or higher
TQS2-04BAHRAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete one or two years of secondary education / Finished one or two years of secondary education2 = General or technical secondary education certificate3 = Vocational or technical courses of the secondary education (two years or less)4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQS2-04BASQUE CTY, SPAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Qualified or technical engineer or similar (university 1st degree) 6 = Graduate, high level engineer, doctor or similar (university 2nd degree)
TQS2-04BELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "College education" (Finished ISCED 5B)
TQS2-04BOTSWANA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete senior secondary2 = Senior secondary3 = Vocational/technical training 4 = Diploma5 = First degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQS2-04BULGARIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school 3 = Secondary profile school4 = Other vocational education5 = Higher education - Bachelor's degree6 = Higher education - Master's, PhD
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TQS2-04CHILE D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Technical education center4 = Professional Institute5 = Higher education (university)6 = Master's or PhD
TQS2-04CHINESE TAIPEI D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete senior high school, vocational school or equivalent 2 = Teacher school, senior high school, vocational school3 = Vocational high school4 = College/junior college of technology5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQS2-04CYPRUS D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete lyceum2 = Lyceum3 = Two-year college4 = Polytechnic5 = University6 = University second degree or Master's degree
TQS2-04EGYPT D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Two years after secondary school certificate (professional education)4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University education6 = Post university - Master's degree or PhD
TQS2-04ENGLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete A level2 = A level or equivalent3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Bachelor's degree or teaching certificate6 = Master's degree or higher
TQS2-04ESTONIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Post secondary vocational education4 = 3-4 years of university5 = Bachelor's degree (higher education, 5 years)6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQS2-04GHANA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete senior secondary school (compulsory 9 years of basic education)2 = Senior secondary school, O (ordinary) level, A (advanced) level3 = 1-2 years post secondary courses (e.g. tourism institute, catering, computer science)4 = Polytechnic education after senior secondary school for a diploma or higher certificate (2-3 years)5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQS2-04HONG KONG D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Secondary school and vocational training4 = Secondary education and certificate, diploma or Associate's degree5 = Bachelor's degree or equivalent6 = Master's degree or higher
TQS2-04HUNGARY D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Accredited post secondary vocational program certificate5 = College education6 = University education
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TQS2-04INDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete high school2 = High school3 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school (e.g. cosmetology, welding)4 = Associate's degree (AA) in a vocational/technical program5 = Academic Associate's or Bachelor's degree6 = Academic Master's degree, post graduate certificate program (e.g. teaching) or first professional degree (e.g. law, medicine, dentistry) / Doctorate (PhD or EdD)
TQS2-04INDONESIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete senior secondary high school (upper secondary level)2 = Senior secondary high school (upper secondary level)3 = One- or two-year degree program from a college or university4 = Three- or four-year degree program from a college or university5 = First degree from a university (Bachelor's degree)6 = Second degree or higher from a university (post graduate degree)
TQS2-04IRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Diploma (high school)3 = Upper diploma - 2 years after diploma4 = Technical training (3-4 years)5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher (upper level)
TQS2-04ISRAEL D Nationally defined Options:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Two years after secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Academic vocational studies (i.e. BEd)/Academic first degree6 = Academic second degree or higher
TQS2-04ITALY D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Upper secondary school diploma or certificate for passing final examination of upper secondary school3 = Post secondary vocational training course4 = Vocational or technical program of higher education level5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Second degree or research degree or higher
TQS2-04JAPAN D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete upper secondary school2 = Upper secondary school3 = Junior college (2 years)4 = Vocational course of college5 = University6 = Master's degree or higher (Graduate School)
TQS2-04JORDAN D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete secondary stage2 = Secondary stage3 = Community college (2-year program) 4 = Community college (3-year program)5 = First university degree6 = Graduate degree
TQS2-04KOREA, REP. OF D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete high school2 = High school3 = Job or technical training after graduating high school4 = Junior college5 = University (Bachelor's degree)6 = Graduate school (Master's degree or PhD)
TQS2-04LATVIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary or vocational school / Uncompleted higher education3 = Technical or vocational school after secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree)6 = PhD
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TQS2-04LEBANON X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-04LITHUANIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Some post-secondary education but not university (some college)4 = Option not administered or data not available 5 = Four-year studies or Bachelor's degree6 = Five-year studies, Master`s degree or PhD
TQS2-04MACEDONIA, REP. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Unfinished secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Post secondary school4 = Two years of university5 = University6 = Post university education
TQS2-04MALAYSIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete upper secondary education2 = Upper secondary education3 = Secondary education with certificate (not teaching certificate)4 = Education with diploma (not teaching diploma)5 = First degree6 = Higher than first degree
TQS2-04MOLDOVA, REP. OF D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete upper secondary education2 = Upper secondary education / Incomplete tertiary education3 = College4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Tertiary education6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQS2-04MOROCCO D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = General university diploma (2 year post secondary)5 = First university degree (Bachelor's degree)6 = Post graduate diploma (2 years after Bachelor's degree or Master's degree) / PhD
TQS2-04NEW ZEALAND D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = I do not have a teritary entry qualification (e.g. UE or Bursary)2 = Teritary entry qualification (e.g. UE or Bursary)3 = Trade, national, or tertiary certificate (e.g. NZCS Level 3-5)4 = National diploma (e.g. National Diploma in Science L5-6), Diploma (e.g. Diploma of Teaching - Primary)5 = Bachelor's degree 6 = Bachelor's honours degree, post graduate diploma (e.g. Dip. ORS), Master's degree / PhD
TQS2-04NORWAY D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Primary and lower secondary2 = Upper secondary3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Teacher college5 = Candidates' exam lower degree with pedagogy from university6 = Candidates' exam higher degree with pedagogy from university
TQS2-04ONTARIO, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary2 = Secondary3 = Some post secondary education4 = Vocational/echnical program or college degree5 = BA or equivalent6 = MA or PhD
TQS2-04PALESTINIAN AUTH. D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete general secondary stage certificate2 = General secondary stage certificate3 = Two years after school diploma4 = Three years after school diploma5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher
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TQS2-04PHILIPPINES D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary education 2 = Secondary education (high school)3 = Vocational/technical program (1-2 years)4 = Vocational/technical program (4 years)5 = Academic Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQS2-04QUEBEC, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary2 = Secondary3 = Some post secondary education4 = Vocational/technical pogram or college degree5 = BA or equivalent6 = MA or PhD
TQS2-04ROMANIA D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not finish upper secondary school2 = Upper secondary school3 = Post secondary school4 = College5 = University first degree6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQS2-04RUSSIAN FED. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary general education3 = Secondary professional education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Higher education, 4 years (Bachelor's)6 = Higher education, 5-6 years (Master's) / Second higher education or PhD
TQS2-04SAUDI ARABIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Secondary teacher institute / Elementary teacher institute3 = Junior (intermediate) teacher college4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University (Bachelor's degree)6 = Graduate studies / Higher diploma (after university)
TQS2-04SCOTLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete Highers2 = Highers or equivalent3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University degree or teaching certificate6 = Post graduate degree or higher
TQS2-04SERBIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not finish high school2 = High school3 = Vocational secondary school4 = Higher school (2-year post secondary education)5 = University6 = Master's degree, PhD or other academic title or specialization
TQS2-04SINGAPORE D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete JC, Pre-U, Polytechnic education2 = JC, Pre-U, Polytechnic education3 = Non-graduate teacher education4 = University education (vocational/technical)5 = University education (academic/professional)6 = Post graduate education (Master's degree or PhD)
TQS2-04SLOVAK REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Post secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University 6 = PhD
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TQS2-04SLOVENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Vocational courses after secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Two years university studies6 = Four years university studies/ Master's degree or PhD
TQS2-04SOUTH AFRICA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete grade 122 = Grade 123 = Post Matric certificate4 = Diploma5 = First degree6 = Honour's degree or higher
TQS2-04SWEDEN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete upper secondary school2 = Upper secondary school3 = Vocational supplementary education, other than university education4 = Option not administered or data not available 5 = Degree from undergraduate university education6 = Master's degree or other higher degree
TQS2-04SYRIAN ARAB REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Two years after secondary school certificate (professional education)4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = University education6 = Post university - Master's degree or PhD
TQS2-04TUNISIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete Baccalaureate2 = Baccalaureate3 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of vocational training4 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of university studies (DUEL, primary school teacher diploma, etc.)5 = Baccalaureate plus 4 years of university studies (BA/BS)6 = Doctorate, Baccalaureate plus 6 years of university studies or higher
TQS2-04UNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete high school2 = High school3 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school (e.g. cosmetology, welding)4 = Associate's degree (AA) in a vocational/technical program5 = Academic Associate's or Bachelor's degree6 = Academic Master's degree, post graduate certificate program (e.g. teaching) or first professional degree (e.g. law, medicine, dentistry) / Doctorate (PhD or EdD)
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TQS2-05
Question:
How many years of <pre-service teacher training> did you have? Please round to the nearest whole number1 = 0 years2 = 1 year3 = 2 years4 = 3 years5 = 4 years6 = 5 years7 = More than 5 years
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGYTTR
TQS2-05BELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-05EGYPT D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = 0 years2 = 1 year3 = 2 years4 = 3 years5 = 4 years6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-05HUNGARY X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-05ITALY X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-05LITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-05NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-05SYRIAN ARAB REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = 0 years2 = 1 year3 = 2 years4 = 3 years5 = 4 years6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Option not administered or data not available
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TQS2-06A-I
Question:
During your <post-secondary> education, was your major or main area(s) of study? A: BiologyB: PhysicsC: ChemistryD: <Earth Science>E: Educaiton-ScienceF: MathematicsG: Education-MathematicsH: Education-GeneralI: Other 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSPSBI, BTBSPSPH, BTBSPSCH, BTBSPSES, BTBSPSED, BTBMPSMA, BTBMPSEM, BTBGPSEG, BTBGPSOT
TQS2-06DARMENIA D Geography
TQS2-06DAUSTRALIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-06DBAHRAIN D Earth science
TQS2-06DBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Geology
TQS2-06DBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Geography
TQS2-06E,GBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-06DBOTSWANA D Earth science
TQS2-06DBULGARIA D Geography
TQS2-06DCHILE D Geography
TQS2-06DCHINESE TAIPEI D Earth science
TQS2-06DCYPRUS D Geography
TQS2-06DEGYPT D Earth science
TQS2-06DENGLAND D Earth science
TQS2-06DESTONIA D Geography
TQS2-06DGHANA D Earth science
TQS2-06DHONG KONG D Geography
TQS2-06DHUNGARY D Geography
TQS2-06AINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06BINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06CINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06DINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06EINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06FINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
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TQS2-06GINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06HINDIANA, US D Stem of the question changed:Education - OtherNational options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06IINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06DINDONESIA D Geography
TQS2-06DIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Geography
TQS2-06DISRAEL D Geography
TQS2-06DITALY D Geology
TQS2-06EITALY X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-06GITALY X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-06DJAPAN D Earth science
TQS2-06DJORDAN D Earth science
TQS2-06DKOREA, REP. OF D Earth science
TQS2-06DLATVIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-06DLEBANON D Earth science
TQS2-06DLITHUANIA D Geography
TQS2-06DMACEDONIA, REP. D Geography
TQS2-06DMALAYSIA D Earth science
TQS2-06DMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Geography
TQS2-06DMOROCCO D Geology
TQS2-06DNETHERLANDS D Earth science
TQS2-06FNETHERLANDS X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-06DNEW ZEALAND D Geology, Physical geography, Earth science
TQS2-06DONTARIO, CANADA D Earth science
TQS2-06DPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Geology
TQS2-06DPHILIPPINES X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-06DQUEBEC, CANADA D Earth science
TQS2-06DROMANIA D Geography
TQS2-06DRUSSIAN FED. D Geography
TQS2-06E,H-IRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-06DSAUDI ARABIA D Earth science
TQS2-06DSCOTLAND D Earth science
TQS2-06DSERBIA D Geography
TQS2-06DSINGAPORE D Geography
TQS2-06ASLOVAK REP. X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-06DSLOVAK REP. D Earth science
TQS2-06DSLOVENIA D Geography
TQS2-06A-CSOUTH AFRICA D Stem of the question changed: During your certificate, diploma or degree education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?
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TQS2-06DSOUTH AFRICA D Stem of the question changed: During your certificate, diploma or degree education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?
Earth or environmental science
TQS2-06E-ISOUTH AFRICA D Stem of the question changed: During your certificate, diploma or degree education, what was your major or main area(s) of study?
TQS2-06DSWEDEN D Geography, Geoscience
TQS2-06DSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Geology
TQS2-06DTUNISIA D Earth science
TQS2-06AUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06BUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06CUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06DUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06EUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06FUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06GUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06HUNITED STATES D Stem of the question changed:Education - OtherNational options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQS2-06IUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
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TQS2-07A-E
Question:
What requirements did you have to satisfy in order to become a science teacher at <grade 8>? A: Complete <ISCED 5A, first degree>B: Complete a probationary periodC: Complete a minimum number of education coursesD: Complete a minimum number of science coursesE: Pass a licensing examination 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSRB5A, BTBSRBPP, BTBSRBEC, BTBSRBSC, BTBSRBLE
TQS2-07AARMENIA D Higher education
TQS2-07AAUSTRALIA D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07ABAHRAIN D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07ABASQUE CTY, SPAIN D University 1st degree
TQS2-07A-EBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-07ABOTSWANA D Diploma or first degree
TQS2-07ABULGARIA D Higher education (Bachelor's degree)
TQS2-07ACHILE D Higher education (university)
TQS2-07ACHINESE TAIPEI D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07ACYPRUS D University degree
TQS2-07AEGYPT D University education
TQS2-07A-EENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-07AESTONIA D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07AGHANA D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07AHONG KONG D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07AHUNGARY D University or college
TQS2-07BHUNGARY X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-07EHUNGARY X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-07AINDIANA, US D Bachelor`s degree
TQS2-07AINDONESIA D First degree from a university (Bachelor's degree)
TQS2-07AIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07AITALY D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07BITALY D To teach some years
TQS2-07AJAPAN D University
TQS2-07AJORDAN D First university degree
TQS2-07AKOREA, REP. OF D University education
TQS2-07ALATVIA D Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree)
TQS2-07ELATVIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-07ALEBANON D Bachelor's degree or equivalent
TQS2-07A-ELITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-07AMACEDONIA, REP. D Finished two years of university or finished university
TQS2-07AMALAYSIA D First degree
TQS2-07AMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Tertiary education
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TQS2-07A-EMOROCCO X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-07A-ENETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-07ANEW ZEALAND D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07A-ENORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-07AONTARIO, CANADA D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07APALESTINIAN AUTH. D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07APHILIPPINES D Academic Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07AQUEBEC, CANADA D Bachelor's degree
TQS2-07AROMANIA D University first degree
TQS2-07ARUSSIAN FED. D University
TQS2-07C-ERUSSIAN FED. X Question not administeres or data not available
TQS2-07ASAUDI ARABIA D University (Bachelor`s Degree)
TQS2-07A-ESCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-07ASERBIA D University
TQS2-07ASINGAPORE D University education
TQS2-07ESINGAPORE D Gang punched to "No"
TQS2-07ASLOVAK REP. D Bachelor's degree (4 years)
TQS2-07ASLOVENIA D University
TQS2-07ASOUTH AFRICA D First degree
TQS2-07ASWEDEN D First degree from university or university college
TQS2-07ESWEDEN X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-07ASYRIAN ARAB REP. D University education
TQS2-07ATUNISIA D BA/BS (Baccalaureate plus 4 years of university studies)
TQS2-07AUNITED STATES D Bachelor`s degree
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TQS2-08A-B
Question:
A: Do you have a teaching license or certificate? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: What type of license or certificate do you hold? 1 = <Full certificate> 2 = <Provisional certificate> 3 = <Emergency certificate> 4 = Other
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGTLCE, BTBGTELC
TQS2-08BARMENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Diploma of higher education / Diploma of preliminary professional education2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08AAUSTRALIA D Stem of the question changed:Do you have a teaching registration or approval to teach from a government education department?
TQS2-08BAUSTRALIA D Stem of the question changed:What type of registration do you hold?Nationally defined options: 1 = Full registration/approval2 = Provisional registration/approval3 = Emergency registration/approval4 = Other
TQS2-08BBAHRAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Educational academic certificate / Academic certificate2 = Teacher's diploma certificate3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08A-BBASQUE CTY, SPAIN X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08A-BBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BBOTSWANA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Diploma in secondary education / Post graduate diploma in education / Bachelor of education2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Other
TQS2-08BBULGARIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BCHILE D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Certificate with secondary education / Certificate with university education for primary grades / Certificate with university education for all grades2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Recognized state teacher4 = Other
TQS2-08BCHINESE TAIPEI D Nationally defined options:1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQS2-08A-BCYPRUS X Question not administered or data not available
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TQS2-08BEGYPT D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = University (diploma from faculty of teachers) / University without teacher education 2 = Two years after secondary school certificate3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08A-BENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BESTONIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Qualified teacher (university degree in pedagogy)2 = Unfinished teachers' studies3 = Replacement teacher4 = Other
TQS2-08BGHANA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = 3 years post sec2 = 2 years post sec / Post B cert A3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08BHONG KONG D Nationally defined options: 1 = Registered teacher2 = Permitted teacher3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08A-BHUNGARY X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate / Probationary certificate2 = Provisional or other type given to persons who are still participating in what the state calls "alternative certification program" / Temporary certificate3 = Emergency certificate or waiver4 = Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BINDONESIA D Nationaly defined options:1 = Teaching certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Special certificate(eg.teacher education course)4 = Other
TQS2-08BIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Certificate from a university (special teacher studies and training) / Certificate from a teacher training center2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08BISRAEL D Nationally defined Options:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Two years after secondary education4 = Academic vocational studies (i.e. BEd)5 = Academic first degree6 = Academic second degree or higher
TQS2-08BITALY X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BJAPAN D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQS2-08BJORDAN D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Full certificate2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08BKOREA, REP. OF D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
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TQS2-08A-BLATVIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BLEBANON D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Normal school / Normal school - middle cycle / Aptitude certification for secondary level teaching (CAPES)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08ALITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: What is your qualification category?National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Teacher / Senior teacher / Teacher - methodologist / Expert teacher2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BLITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BMACEDONIA, REP. X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BMALAYSIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Teaching certificate or diploma after degree / Malaysian teaching diploma / Teaching certificate (teacher training college)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08BMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Nationally defined options:1 = Higher education2 = Secondary vocational education3 = Secondary education (Bachelor's)4 = Other
TQS2-08BMOROCCO X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08A-BNETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BNEW ZEALAND D National options recoded to international categories:1 = Full registration / Registration subject to confirmation2 = Provisional registration3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Other (e.g. limited authority)
TQS2-08BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BONTARIO, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQS2-08BPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Nationally defined options:1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQS2-08BPHILIPPINES D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Philippine Board Examination for Teachers (PBET) / Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08BQUEBEC, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQS2-08BROMANIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Teacher certificate obtained after at least 2 years of teaching / Rank 2 teaching certificate / Rank 1 teaching certificate2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
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TQS2-08BRUSSIAN FED. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Diploma2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate for a short period of time4 = Other
TQS2-08BSAUDI ARABIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Bachelor's degree (educational) / Bachelor's degree (non-educational) / Teacher's Diploma2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08A-BSCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BSERBIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Graduation certificate and the state exam2 = Graduation certificate without the state exam3 = Absolvent4 = Other
TQS2-08BSINGAPORE D Gang punched to "Full certificate"
TQS2-08BSLOVAK REP. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full university degree - teacher qualification2 = University degree 3 = Supplementary teacher course4 = Other
TQS2-08BSLOVENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Full certificate for a subject you are teaching2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Certificate for a subject other than a subject you are teaching / Uncompleted certificate (still studying)4 = Other
TQS2-08BSOUTH AFRICA D Stem of the question changed:What type of diploma do you hold?National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Post graduate higher diploma of education / Higher diploma of education / Provincial diploma of education2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08ASWEDEN D Stem of the question changed: Have you completed teacher training?
TQS2-08BSWEDEN X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-08BSYRIAN ARAB REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = University (diploma from faculty of teachers) / University without teacher education / Two years after secondary school certificate2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQS2-08BTUNISIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Equivalent of the end of the second cycle of university studies (4 years) / Equivalent of the end of the first cycle of university studies (2 years)2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Less than the above4 = Other
TQS2-08BUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate / Probationary certificate2 = Provisional or other type given to persons who are still participating in what the state calls "alternative certification program" / Temporary certificate3 = Emergency certificate or waiver4 = Option not administered or data not available
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TQS2-09AA-AE
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both science content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach Biology at the <eight> grade? A: Major organs and organ systems in humans and other organisms (structure/function, life processes that maintain stable bodily conditions)B: Cells and their functions, including respiration and photosynthesis as cellular processesC: Reproduction (sexual and asexual) and heredity (passing on of traits, inherited versus acquired/learned characteristics)D: Role of variation and adaptation in survival/extinction of species in a changing environmentE: Interaction of living organisms and the physical environment in an ecosystem (energy flow, food webs, effect of changes, cycling of materials) 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSFR01, BTBSFR02, BTBSFR03, BTBSFR04, BTBSFR05
TQS2-09AA-AEENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-09AA-AELATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-09AA-AERUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-09BA-BE
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both science content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach Chemistry at the <eight> grade?A: Classification and composition of matter (characteristics of elements, compounds, mixtures)B: Particulate structure of matter (molecules, atoms, protons, neutrons, and electrons)C: Properties of solutions (solvent, solute, concentration/dilution, effect of temperature on solubility)D: Properties and uses of common acids and basesE: Chemical change (transformation of reactants, evidence of chemical change, conservation of matter, common oxidation reactions - combustion and rusting) 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSFR06, BTBSFR07, BTBSFR08, BTBSFR09, BTBSFR10
TQS2-09BA-BEENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-09BA-BELATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-09BA-BERUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQS2-09CA-CE
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both science content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach Physics at the <eight> grade? A: Physical states and changes in matter (explanations of properties in terms of movement/distance between particles; phase change by supplying/removing heat/energy, thermal expansion and changes in volume and/or pressure)B: Energy types, sources, and conversions, including heat transferC: Basic properties/behaviors of light (reflection, refraction, light and color, simple ray diagrams) and sound (production by vibration, transmission through media, relative speed of light and sound)D: Electric circuits (flow of current; types of circuits - opened/closed and paralled/series; current/voltage relationship)E: Forces and motion (types of forces, basic description of motion, use of distance/time graphs, effects of density and pressure) 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSFR11, BTBSFR12, BTBSFR13, BTBSFR14, BTBSFR15
TQS2-09CA-CEENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-09CA-CELATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-09CA-CERUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-09DA-DC
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both science content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach Earth Science at the <eight> grade? A: Earth's structure and physical features (earth's crust, mantle and core; use of topographic maps)B: Earth's processes, cycles and history (rock cycle; water cycle; weather patterns; major geological events; formation of fossils and fossil fuels)C: Earth in the solar system and the universe (phenomena on earth - day/night, tides, phases of moon, eclipses, seasons; physical features of earth compared to ther bodies; the sun as a star) 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSFR16, BTBSFR17, BTBSFR18
TQS2-09DA-DCENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-09DA-DCLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-09DA-DCRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQS2-09EA-EC
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both science content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to Environmental Science topics at the <eight> grade?A: Trends in human population and its effects on the environmentB: Use and conservation of earth's natural resources (renewable/non-renewable resources, human use of land/soil and water resources)C: Changes in environments (role of human activity, global environmental concerns, impact of natural hazards) 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSFR19, BTBSFR20, BTBSFR21
TQS2-09EA-ECENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-09EA-ECLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-09EA-ECRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-10A
Question:
In one typical calendar week from Monday to Sunday, what is the total number of single periods for which you are formally scheduled? Count a double period as two periods.
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGWTNP
TQS2-10AMACEDONIA, REP. X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-10ARUSSIAN FED. D Teach general science
TQS2-10ASWEDEN D Stem of the question changed: In one typical calendar week from Monday to Sunday, what is the the total number of single periods (60 minutes) for which you are formally scheduled?
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TQS2-10BA-BJ
Question:
Of these formally scheduled periods, how many are you assigned to do each of the following? A: Teach <general> scienceB: Teach physical scienceC: Teach physicsD: Teach chemistryE: Teach life science/biologyF: Teach earth scienceG: Teach mathematicsH: Teach other subjectsI: Perform other dutiesTotal
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSSPTS, BTBSSPPS, BTBSSPTP, BTBSSPTC, BTBSSPTB, BTBSSPTE, BTBMSPTM, BTBGSPTO, BTBGSPOD, BTBGSPTT
TQS2-10BAARMENIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BBARMENIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BAAUSTRALIA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BABAHRAIN D Teach general science
TQS2-10BABASQUE CTY, SPAIN D Teach general science
TQS2-10BBBASQUE CTY, SPAIN X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BABELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Teach natural science
TQS2-10BBBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Teach scientific work
TQS2-10BABOTSWANA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BABULGARIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BBBULGARIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BACHILE D Teach science
TQS2-10BACHINESE TAIPEI D Teach general science
TQS2-10BACYPRUS D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAEGYPT D Teach general science
TQS2-10BBEGYPT D Teach natural science
TQS2-10BAENGLAND D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAESTONIA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BBESTONIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BAGHANA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAHONG KONG D Teach integrated science
TQS2-10BAHUNGARY D Teach integrated science
TQS2-10BBHUNGARY X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BAINDIANA, US D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAINDONESIA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BBINDONESIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BAIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAISRAEL D Teach general science
TQS2-10BB-BFITALY X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BAJAPAN D Teach integrated science
TQS2-10BAJORDAN D Teach general science
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TQS2-10BAKOREA, REP. OF D Teach general science
TQS2-10BB-BFKOREA, REP. OF X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BALATVIA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BFLATVIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BALEBANON X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BBLEBANON X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BELEBANON D Teach life and earth science
TQS2-10BFLEBANON X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BA-BBLITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BAMACEDONIA, REP. D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAMALAYSIA D Teach science
TQS2-10BAMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAMOROCCO D Teach science
TQS2-10BANETHERLANDS D Teach general science
TQS2-10BANEW ZEALAND D Teach general science
TQS2-10BB-BFNORWAY X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BAONTARIO, CANADA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAPALESTINIAN AUTH. D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAPHILIPPINES D Teach general science
TQS2-10BBPHILIPPINES X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BFPHILIPPINES X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BAQUEBEC, CANADA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAROMANIA D Teach integrated science
TQS2-10BASAUDI ARABIA D Teach general science (integrated)
TQS2-10BASCOTLAND D Teach general science
TQS2-10BASERBIA D Teach natural science
TQS2-10BBSERBIA D Teach some parts of physics
TQS2-10BASINGAPORE D Teach general science
TQS2-10BASLOVAK REP. D Teach general science
TQS2-10BASLOVENIA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BBSLOVENIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BASOUTH AFRICA D Teach natural science
TQS2-10BASWEDEN D Stem of the question changed: How many of these periods (60 minutes) are you scheduled to do each of the following?Teach science subjects
TQS2-10BBSWEDEN X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-10BC-BJSWEDEN D Stem of the question changed: How many of these periods (60 minutes) are you scheduled to do each of the following?
TQS2-10BASYRIAN ARAB REP. D Teach general science
TQS2-10BBSYRIAN ARAB REP. D Teach natural science
TQS2-10BATUNISIA D Teach general science
TQS2-10BAUNITED STATES D Teach general science
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TQS2-10C
Question:
How many minutes are in a typical single period?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGMITY
TQS2-10CLITHUANIA D Gang punched to "45"
TQS2-10CSWEDEN X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-16A-H
Question:
How would you characterize each of the following within your school? A: Teachers' job satisfactionB: Teachers' understanding of the school's curricular goalsC: Teachers' degree of success in implementing the school's curriculumD: Teachers' expectations for student achievementE: Parental support for student achievementF: Parental involvement in school activitiesG: Students' regard for school propertyH: Students' desire to do well in school 1 = Very high 2 = High 3 = Medium 4 = Low 5 = Very low
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBGCHTS, BTBGCHTU, BTBGCHTC, BTBGCHES, BTBGCHPS, BTBGCHPI, BTBGCHSR, BTBGCHSD
TQS2-16ESYRIAN ARAB REP. X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-16FSYRIAN ARAB REP. X Option not administered or data not available
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TQS2-19A-B
Question:
A: Do you use a textbook(s) in teaching science to the TIMSS class? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: How do you use a textbook(s) in teaching science to the TIMSS class? 1 = As the primary basis for my lessons 2 = As a supplementary resource
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSTBTC, BTBSTXBU
TQS2-19ALITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: Please indicate the percentage of use of the following teaching materials in teaching science to the TIMSS class?a) Textbook1 b) Textbook2 c) Textbook3 d) Textbook4 e) Textbook5 f) Textbook6g) Textbook7h) Textbook8 i) Textbook9 j) Textbook10 National options recoded to fit international question.
TQS2-19BLITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: Please indicate the percentage of use of the following teaching materials in teaching science to the TIMSS class?a) Textbook1 b) Textbook2 c) Textbook3 d) Textbook4 e) Textbook5 f) Textbook6g) Textbook7h) Textbook8 i) Textbook9 j) Textbook10 National options recoded to fit international question.
TQS2-19ASINGAPORE D Gang punched to "Yes"
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TQS2-23A-F
Question:
By the end of this school year, approximately what percentage of teaching time will you have spent during this school year on on each of the following science content areas for the TIMSS class? A: Life science (e.g., types, characteristics, and classification of living things; structure/function and life processes in organisms; cells and their functions; development, reproduction and heredity; diversity, adaptation and natural selection; ecosystems; and human health) B: Chemistry (e.g., classification, composition and particulate structure of matter; properties and uses of water; acids and bases; and chemical change)C: Physics (e.g., physical states and changes in matter; energy types, sources and conversions; heat and temperature; light; sound and vibration; electricity and magnetism; forces and motion)D: Earth science (e.g., Earth's structure and physical features; Earth's processes, cycles and history; the solar system and universe)E: Environmental science (e.g., changes in population; use and conservation of natural resources; and changes in environments)F: Other
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSCLSC, BTBSCCHE, BTBSCPHY, BTBSCESC, BTBSCENS, BTBSCOTH
TQS2-23A-FENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-23A-FLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-23A-FRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-23A-FSCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-24AA-AL
Question:
When have students in the TIMSS class been taught the following Biology topics? A: Classification of organisms on the basis of a variety of physical and behavioral characteristicsB: The major organ systems in humans and other organismsC: How the systems function to maintain stable bodily conditionsD: Cell structures and functionsE: Photosynthesis and respiration as processes of cells and organisms, including substances used and producedF: Life cycles of organisms, including humans, plants, birds, insectsG: Reproduction (sexual and asexual), and heredity (passing on of traits), inherited versus acquired/learned characteristicsH: The role of variation and adaptation in survival/extinction of species in a changing environmentI: The interaction of living organisms in an ecosystem (energy flow, food chains and food webs, food pyramids, and the effects of change upon the system)J: Cycling of materials in nature (water, carbon/oxygen cycle, decomposition of organisms)K: Causes of common infectious diseases, methods of infection/transmission, prevention, and the body's natural resistance and healing capabilitiesL: Preventive medicine methods (diet, hygiene, exercise and lifestyle) 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSTO01, BTBSTO02, BTBSTO03, BTBSTO04, BTBSTO05, BTBSTO06, BTBSTO07, BTBSTO08, BTBSTO09, BTBSTO10, BTBSTO11, BTBSTO12
TQS2-24AA-ALLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-24AA-ALRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQS2-24BA-BH
Question:
When have students in the TIMSS class been taught the following Chemistry topics? A: Classification and composition of matter (physical and chemical characteristics, pure substances and mixtures, separation techniques)B: Properties of solutions (solvents, solutes, effects of temperature on solubility)C: Particulate structure of matter (molecules, atoms, protons, neutrons, and electrons)D: Properties and uses of water (composition, melting/boiling points, changes in density/volume)E: The properties and uses of common acids and basesF: Chemical change (transformation of reactants, evidence of chemical change, conservation of matter)G: The need for oxygen in common oxidation reactions (combustion, rustin) and the relative tendency of familiar substances to undergo these reactionsH: Classification of familiar chemical transformations as releasing or absorbing heat/energy 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSTO13, BTBSTO14, BTBSTO15, BTBSTO16, BTBSTO17, BTBSTO18, BTBSTO19, BTBSTO20
TQS2-24BA-BHLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-24BENORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-24BA-BHRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-24CA-CJ
Question:
When have students in the TIMSS class been taught the following Physics topics? A: Physical states and changes in matter (explanations of properties including volume, shape, density, and compressibility in terms of movement/distance between particles)B: The processes of melting, freezing, evaporation and condenstation (phase change by supplying/removing heat; melting/boiling points; effects of pressure and purity of substances)C: Energy types, sources, and conversions, including heat transferD: Thermal expansion and changes in volume and/or pressureE: Basic properties/behavior of light (reflection, refraction, light and color, simple ray diagrams)F: Properties of sound (production by vibration, transmission through media, ways of describing sound (intensity, pitch), relative speed)G: Electric circuits (flow of current, types of circuits - open/closed, parallel/series) and relationship between voltage and currentH: Properties of permanent magnets and electromagnetsI: Forces and motion (types of forces, basic description of motion), use of distance/time graphsJ: Effects of density and pressure 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSTO21, BTBSTO22, BTBSTO23, BTBSTO24, BTBSTO25, BTBSTO26, BTBSTO27, BTBSTO28, BTBSTO29, BTBSTO30
TQS2-24CA-CJLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-24CA-CJRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQS2-24DA-DK
Question:
When have students in the TIMSS class been taught the following Earth Science topics? A: Earth's structure and physical features (Earth's crust, mantle, and core; topographic maps)B: The physical state, movement, composition, and relative distribution of water on the EarthC: The Earth's atmosphere and the relative abundance of its main componentsD: Earth's water cycle (steps, role of sun's energy, circulation/renewal of fresh water)E: Processes in the rock cycle and the formation if igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rockF: Weather data/maps, and changes in weather patterns (e.g., seasonal changes, effects of latitude, aaltitude and geography)G: Geological processes occurring over billions of years (e.g., erosion, mountain building, plate movement)H: Formation of fossils and fossil fuelsI: Explanation of phenomena on Earth based on position/movement of bodies in the solar system and universe (e.g., day/night, tides, year, phases of the moon, eclipses, seasons, appearance of sun, moon, planets, and constellations)J: The physical features of Earth compared with the moon and other planets (e.g., atmosphere, temperature, water, distance from sun, period of revolution/rotation, ability to support life)K: The sun as a star 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSTO31, BTBSTO32, BTBSTO33, BTBSTO34, BTBSTO35, BTBSTO36, BTBSTO37, BTBSTO38, BTBSTO39, BTBSTO40, BTBSTO41
TQS2-24DA-DKLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-24DGONTARIO, CANADA D Data available only for English questionnaires
TQS2-24DGQUEBEC, CANADA D Data available only for English questionnaires
TQS2-24DA-DKRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-24EA-EC
Question:
When have students in the TIMSS class been taught the following Environmental Science topics? A: Trends in human population and its effects on the environmentB: Use and conservation of natural resources (renewable/non-renewable resources, human use of land/soil and water resources)C: Changes in environments (role of human activity, effects/prevention of pollution, global environmental concerns, impact of natural hazards) 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSTO42, BTBSTO43, BTBSTO44
TQS2-24EA-ECLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQS2-24EA-ECRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQS2-25A-B
Question:
A: Do students in the TIMSS class have computers available to use during their science lessons? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: Do any of the computers have access to the Internet? 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSCOMA, BTBSINTA
TQS2-25A-BEGYPT X Question notadministered or data not available
TQS2-26A-E
Question:
In teaching science to the TIMSS class, how often do you have students use a computer for the following activities? A: Do scientific procedures or experimentsB: Study natural phenomena through simulationsC: Practice skills and proceduresD: Look up ideas and informationE: Process and analyze data 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSCAPE, BTBSCANP, BTBSCASP, BTBSCALI, BTBSCAPA
TQS2-26A-EEGYPT X Question not administered or data not available
TQS2-26A-BMOROCCO X Option not administered or data not available
TQS2-32
Question:
How often do you give a science test or examination to the TIMSS class?1 = About once a week2 = About every two weeks3 = About once a month4 = A few times a year5 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSTEEX
TQS2-32LEBANON D Data available only for English questionnaires
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TQS2-33
Question:
What item formats do you typically use in your science tests or examinations?1 = Only constructed-response2 = Mostly constructed-response3 = About half constructed-response and half objective (e.g., multiple-choice)4 = Mostly objective5 = Only objective
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BTBSWFTU
TQS2-33ONTARIO, CANADA D Data available only for English questionnaires
TQS2-33QUEBEC, CANADA D Data available only for English questionnaires
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ITCOURSE
Question:
TYPE OF COURSE
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ITCOURSE
ITCOURSEARMENIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEAUSTRALIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEBAHRAIN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology5 = Earth Science11 = Natural science12 = Scientific work
ITCOURSEBOTSWANA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEBULGARIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSECHILE D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSECHINESE TAIPEI D 1 = Mathematics8 = Physical Science (Physics/Chemistry)
ITCOURSECYPRUS D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEEGYPT D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEENGLAND D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEESTONIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEGHANA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEHONG KONG D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEHUNGARY D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
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ITCOURSEINDIANA, US D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEINDONESIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology
ITCOURSEIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEISRAEL D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Earth Science6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEITALY D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEJAPAN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEJORDAN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated science
ITCOURSEKOREA, REP. OF D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSELATVIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry
ITCOURSELEBANON D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics4 = Chemistry6 = Integrated Science9 = Life and Earth Science
ITCOURSELITHUANIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEMACEDONIA, REP. D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSEMALAYSIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEMOLDOVA, REP. OF D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Earth Science9 = Life Science (Biology/Earth Science)10 = Biology/Chemistry
ITCOURSEMOROCCO D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science8 = Physical Science (Physics/Chemistry)9 = Life Science (Biology/Earth Science)
ITCOURSENETHERLANDS D 1 = Mathematics3 = Biology5 = Geography8 = Physical Science (Physics/Chemistry)
ITCOURSENEW ZEALAND D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSENORWAY D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEONTARIO, CANADA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
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ITCOURSEPALESTINIAN AUTH. D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEPHILIPPINES D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEQUEBEC, CANADA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEROMANIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSERUSSIAN FED. D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSESAUDI ARABIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESCOTLAND D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESERBIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSESINGAPORE D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESLOVAK REP. D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography
ITCOURSESLOVENIA D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry
ITCOURSESOUTH AFRICA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESWEDEN D 1 = Mathematics2 = Physics3 = Biology4 = Chemistry5 = Geography6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSESYRIAN ARAB REP. D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSETUNISIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEUNITED STATES D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
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Section 4: Eighth Grade - School Questionnaire
SCQ2-01A-B
Question:
What are the lowest and the highest grade levels in your school?A: Lowest Grade B: Highest Grade 1 = Kindergarten 2 = 1 3 = 2 4 = 3 5 = 4 6 = 5 7 = 6 8 = 7 9 = 8 10 = 9 11 = 10 12 = 11 13 = 12 14 = 13
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGLOWG, BCBGHIGG
SCQ2-01A-BBASQUE CTY, SPAIN D National options recoded to fit international categories1 = Kindergarten2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 =1214 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01A-BBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Option not administered or data not available8 = Grade 79 = Grade 810 = Grade 911 = Grade 1012 = Grade 1113 = Grade 1214 = Grade 13
SCQ2-01ABOTSWANA X Question not administered or data not available
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SCQ2-01BBOTSWANA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Option not administered or data not available8 = Option not administered or data not available9 = Form 1 (grade 8)10 = Form 2 (grade 9)11 = Form 3 (grade 10)12 = Option not administered or data not available13 = Option not administered or data not available14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01A-BCHILE D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Preschool2 = Primary grade 13 = Primary grade 24 = Primary grade 35 = Primary grade 46 = Primary grade 57 = Primary grade 68 = Primary grade 79 = Primary grade 810 = Secondary grade 111 = Secondary grade 212 = Secondary grade 3 HC / Secondary grade 3 TP13 = Secondary grade 4 HC / Secondary grade 4 TP14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01A-BCHINESE TAIPEI D National options recoded to fit international categories1 = Kindergarten2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 = 1214 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01A-BGHANA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Kindergarten2 = P13 = P24 = P35 = P46 = P57 = P68 = JSS I9 = JSS II10 = JSS III11 = Question not administered or data not available 12 = Question not administered or data not available 13 = Question not administered or data not available 14 = Question not administered or data not available
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SCQ2-01A-BINDONESIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = TK A / TK B / TK C2 = SD kelas 13 = SD kelas 24 = SD kelas 35 = SD kelas 46 = SD kelas 57 = SD kelas 68 = SLTP kelas 19 = SLTP kelas 210 = SLTP kelas 311 = SMU kelas 112 = SMU kelas 213 = SMU kelas 314 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01A-BKOREA, REP. OF D National options recoded to fit international categories1 = Kindergarten2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 =1214 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01A-BLITHUANIA D National options recoded to fit international categories1 = kindergarten2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 = 1214 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01A-BNETHERLANDS D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Option not administered or data not available8 = Grade 79 = Grade 810 = Grade 911 = Grade 1012 = Grade 1113 = Grade 1214 = Option not administered or data not available
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SCQ2-01ANEW ZEALAND D Stem of the question changed:Is your school a...National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Composite/Area (Years 0/1 - 13)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Secondary (Years 7-13) / Restricted composite (Years 7-10)8 = Option not administered or data not available9 = Secondary (Years 9-13)10 = Option not administered or data not available11 = Option not administered or data not available12 = Option not administered or data not available13 = Option not administered or data not available14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01BNEW ZEALAND D Stem of the question changed:Is your school a...National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Option not administered or data not available8 = Option not administered or data not available9 = Option not administered or data not available10 = Restricted composite (Years 7-10)11 = Option not administered or data not available12 = Option not administered or data not available13 = Secondary (Years 9-13) / Secondary (Years 7-13) / Composite area (Years 0/1 - 13)14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01A-BNORWAY D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Option not administered or data not available 2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = Option not administered or data not available 13 = Option not administered or data not available14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01A-BONTARIO, CANADA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Kindergarten (junior and/or senior)2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 = 1214 = Option not administered or data not available
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SCQ2-01A-BQUEBEC, CANADA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Kindergarten (junior and/or senior)2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 = 1214 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01ASWEDEN D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Kindergarten2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = Gymnasium12 = Option not administered or data not available 13 = Option not administered or data not available 14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-01BSWEDEN D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Kindergarten2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = Option not administered or data not available12 = Option not administered or data not available 13 = Gymnasium 14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-02A-B
Question:
A: What is the total school enrollment (number of students) in all grades?B: What is the enrollment in the <eighth grade>?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGTENR, BCBGEENR
SCQ2-02BBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Stem of the question is changed:What is the enrollment in the eighth grade (both general and vocational stream)?
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SCQ2-03
Question:
How many people live in the city, town, or area where your school is located?1 = More than 500,000 people2 = 100,001 to 500,000 people3 = 50,001 to 100,000 people4 = 15,001 to 50,000 people5 = 3,001 to 15,000 people6 = Fewer than 3,000 people
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGCOMU
SCQ2-03AUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = More than 500,000 people2 = 100,000 to 500,000 people3 = 50,001 to 100,000 people4 = 15,001 to 50,000 people5 = 3,001 to 15,000 people6 = 1,001 to 3,000 people / Fewer than 1,000 people
SCQ2-03SINGAPORE D Gang punched to "More than 500,000 people"
SCQ2-06AA-AB
Question:
Approximately what percentage of students in your school have the following backgrounds? A: Come from economically disadvantaged homesB: Come from economically affluent homes 1 = 0 to 10% 2 = 11 to 25% 3 = 26 to 50% 4 = More than 50%
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGSBED, BCBGSBEA
SCQ2-06AA-ABNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
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SCQ2-07A-H
Question:
How would you characterize each of the following within your school? A: Teachers' job satisfactionB: Teachers' understanding of the school's curricular goalsC: Teachers' degree of success in implementing the school's curriculumD: Teachers' expectations for student achievement E: Parental support for student achievementF: Parental involvement in school activities G: Students' regard for school propertyH: Students' desire to do well in school 1 = Very high 2 = High 3 = Medium 4 = Low 5 = Very low
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGCHTS, BCBGCHTU, BCBGCHTC, BCBGCHES, BCBGCHPS, BCBGCHPI, BCBGCHSR, BCBGCHSD
SCQ2-07B-CTUNISIA X Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-10A-E
Question:
Does your school expect parents to do the following?A: Attend special events (e.g., science fair, concert, sporting events)B: Raise funds for the schoolC: Volunteer for school projects, programs, and tripsD: Ensure that their child completes his/her homeworkE: Serve on school committees (e.g., select school personnel, review school finances) 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGEPSE, BCBGEPRF, BCBGEPVO, BCBGEPCH, BCBGEPSC
SCQ2-10A-EENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ2-10A-ESCOTLAND D Stem of the question changed:Do the parents of pupils in your school do the following?
SCQ2-11A
Question:
How many days per year is your school open for instruction for <eighth-grade> students?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGDYSO
SCQ2-11ALITHUANIA D Gang punch to "195 school days"
SCQ2-11ANORWAY D Gang punched to "190"
SCQ2-11ASINGAPORE D Gang punched to "180"
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SCQ2-11BA-BB
Question:
How many instructional days are there in the school week (typical calendar week from Monday through Sunday) for eighth-grade students? A: Number of FULL days (over 4 hours)B: Number of HALF days (4 hours or less) 1 = 1 day 2 = 2 days 3 = 3 days 4 = 4 days 5 = 5 days 6 = 6 days 7 = None
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGDWFU, BCBGDWHA
SCQ2-11BALITHUANIA D Gang punch to "5 days"
SCQ2-11BBLITHUANIA D Gang punch to "None"
SCQ2-11BANETHERLANDS D Gang punched to "5 days"
SCQ2-11BBNETHERLANDS X Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-11BANORWAY D Gang punched to "5 days"
SCQ2-11BBNORWAY D Gang punched to "None"
SCQ2-11BASINGAPORE D Gang punched to "5 days"
SCQ2-11BBSINGAPORE D Gang punched to "1 day"
SCQ2-11C
Question:
To the nearest half-hour, what is the total instructional time in a typical full day (excluding lunch breaks, study hall, and after school activities) for eighth-grade students?1 = 4 hours or less2 = 4.5 hours3 = 5 hours4 = 5.5 hours5 = 6 hours6 = 6.5 hours or more
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGTITD
SCQ2-11CLEBANON D Data available only for English questionnaires
SCQ2-11CNETHERLANDS D Gang punched to "6 hours"
SCQ2-11CNORWAY D Gang punched to "4.5 hours"
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SCQ2-12
Question:
How does your school organize mathematics instruction for <eighth-grade> students with different levels of ability?1 = Students study the same mathematics curriculum2 = Students study the same mathemtics curriculum, but at different levels of difficulty3 = Students study different mathematics curricula according to their ability levels
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBMODLA
SCQ2-12ENGLAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = Students are taught in mixed ability classes2 = Classes are formed by ability3 = Students study only some attainment targets
SCQ2-12NEW ZEALAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = All Year 9 students study at the same level of the mathematics curriculum2 = Year 9 students study the same mathematics curriculum, but at different levels3 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-12NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ2-12SCOTLAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = Students are taught in mixed ability classes2 = Classes are formed on the basis of prior attainment3 = Students study only some attainment targets
SCQ2-12SINGAPORE D Gang punched to "Students study different mathematics curricula according to their ability levels"
SCQ2-13
Question:
Are <eighth-grade> students in your school grouped by ability within their mathematics classes?1 = Yes2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBMGAMC
SCQ2-13NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
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SCQ2-14A-B
Question:
Does your school do any of the following for students in the <eighth-grade>? A: Offer enrichment mathematicsB: Offer remedial mathematics 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBMSOEM, BCBMSORM
SCQ2-14A-BLEBANON D Data available only for English questionnaires
SCQ2-14A-BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ2-15
Question:
How does your school organize science instruction for <eighth-grade> students with different levels of ability?1 = Students study the same science curriculum2 = Students study the same science curriculum, but at different levels of difficulty3 = Students study different science curricula according to their ability levels
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBSODLA
SCQ2-15ENGLAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = Students are taught in mixed ability classes2 = Classes are formed by ability3 = Students study only some attainment targets
SCQ2-15NEW ZEALAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = All Year 9 students study at the same level of the science curriculum2 = Year 9 students study the same science curriculum, but at different levels3 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-15NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ2-15SCOTLAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = Students are taught in mixed ability classes2 = Classes are formed on the basis of prior attainment3 = Students study only some attainment targets
SCQ2-15SINGAPORE D Gang punched to "Students study different science curricula according to their ability levels"
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SCQ2-16
Question:
Are <eighth-grade> students in your school grouped by ability within their science classes?1 = Yes2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBSGASC
SCQ2-16NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ2-17A-B
Question:
Does your school do any of the following for students in the eighth-grade? A: Offer enrichment scienceB: Offer remedial science 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBSSOES, BCBSSORS
SCQ2-17A-BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ2-18A-C
Question:
How difficult was it to fill <eighth-grade> teaching vacancies for this school year for the following subjects? A: MathematicsB: ScienceC: Computer science/information technology 1 = Were no vacancies in this subject 2 = Easy to fill vacancies 3 = Somewhat difficult 4 = Very difficult
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBMFVAY, BCBSFVAY, BCBSFVCY
SCQ2-18BINDONESIA X Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-18A-CITALY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ2-18BMACEDONIA, REP. X Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-18CNORWAY X Option not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 4 - 11
SCQ2-19A-C
Question:
Does your school currently use any incentives (e.g., pay, housing, signing bonus) to recruit or retain <eighth-grade> teachers in the following fields? A: MathematicsB: ScienceC: Other 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBMRRTM, BCBSRRTS, BCBGRRTO
SCQ2-19BINDONESIA X Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-19A-CITALY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ2-19BMACEDONIA, REP. X Option administered or data not available
SCQ2-21BA-BD
Question:
In your school, are any of the following used to evaluate the practice of <eighth-grade> science teachers? A: Observations by the principal or senior staffB: Observations by inspectors or other persons external to the schoolC: Student achievementD: Teacher peer review 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBSEPOS, BCBSEPOE, BCBSEPSA, BCBSEPTR
SCQ2-21BCEGYPT X Option not administered or data not available
SCQ2-21BCSYRIAN ARAB REP. X Option not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 4 - 12
SCQ2-25A-B
Question:
A: Is anyone available to help your teachers use information and communication technology for teaching and learning?B: Which of the following statements best describes the person at this school who helps teachers use information and communication technology for teaching and learning? 1 = A full time school level coordinator (who has no other job responsibility) 2 = A library media specialist who also serves as computer coordinator 3 = A teacher who also has the titla of this type of coordination 4 = A teacher who provides leadership informally to other teachers 5 = A district-level coordinator 6 = The principal or another school administrator 7 = Other person
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): BCBGHTTE, BCBGPHTE
SCQ2-25BBULGARIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = A full time school level coordinator2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = A teacher who also has the title of this type of coordinator4 = A teacher who provides the leadership informally5 = A district level coordinator6 = The principal or another school administrator7 = Other person
SCQ2-25BNETHERLANDS D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = A full-time school level coordinator (who has no other job responsibility)2 = A library media specialist who also serves as computer coordinator3 = A teacher who also has the title of this type of coordinator4 = A teacher who provides leadership informally to other teachers5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = The principal or another school administrator7 = Other person
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Eighth Grade Section 4 - 13
Section 5: Eighth Grade - Sampling Stratification Information
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1ARMENIA 1Republic of Armenia Aragatsotn
1 2Republic of Armenia Ararat
1 3Republic of Armenia Armavir
1 4Republic of Armenia Gegharkunik
1 5Republic of Armenia Kotayk
1 6Republic of Armenia Lori
1 7Republic of Armenia Shirak
1 8Republic of Armenia Syunik
1 9Republic of Armenia Tavush
1 10Republic of Armenia Vayots Dzor
1 11Republic of Armenia Yerevan
AAUSTRALIA ANot Available Not Available
1BAHRAIN 1Bahrain Boys
1 2Bahrain Girls
1 3Bahrain Private
ABASQUE CTY, SPAIN ANot Available Not Available
2BELGIUM (FLEMISH) 1Academic - Large Schools Catholic Education
2 2Academic - Large Schools Communal Education
2 3Academic - Large Schools State Education
3 1Academic - Very Large Schools
Catholic Education
4 1Professional Catholic Education
4 2Professional Communal Education
4 3Professional State Education
1BOTSWANA 1Government Central - Rural
1 2Government Central - Semi-Urban
1 3Government Central - Urban
1 4Government North - Rural
1 5Government North - Semi-Urban
1 6Government North - Urban
1 7Government South - Rural
1 8Government South - Semi-Urban
1 9Government South - Urban
1 10Government South Central - Rural
1 11Government South Central - Semi-Urban
1 12Government South Central - Urban
1 13Government West - Rural
1 14Government West - Semi-Urban
2 1Private Central - Semi-Urban
2 2Private North - Semi-Urban
2 3Private North - Urban
2 4Private South - Urban
2 5Private South Central - Semi-Urban
2 6Private South Central - Urban
2 7Private West - Semi-Urban
1BULGARIA 1Very Large Schools All
2 1Large Schools With Entrance Examination
2 2Large Schools Without Entrance Examination
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 1
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1CHILE 1North & Region 8 - Municipal Urban
1 2North & Region 8 - Municipal Rural
2 1North & Region 8 - Subsidized Urban
2 2North & Region 8 - Subsidized Rural
3 1North & Region 8 - Private Urban
3 2North & Region 8 - Private Rural
4 1All other Regions - Municipal Urban
4 2All other Regions - Municipal Rural
5 1All other Regions - Subsidized Urban
5 2All other Regions - Subsidized Rural
6 1All other Regions - Private Urban
6 2All other Regions - Private Rural
2CHINESE TAIPEI 1Chinese Taipei Region 1 - Male
2 2Chinese Taipei Region 1 - Female
2 3Chinese Taipei Region 1 - Mixed
2 4Chinese Taipei Region 2 - Female
2 5Chinese Taipei Region 2 - Mixed
2 6Chinese Taipei Region 3 - Male
2 7Chinese Taipei Region 3 - Female
2 8Chinese Taipei Region 3 - Mixed
2 9Chinese Taipei Region 4 - Mixed
2 10Chinese Taipei Region 5 - Mixed
5CYPRUS 1Nicosia Urban
5 2Nicosia Rural
6 1Larnaka Urban
6 2Larnaka Rural
7 1Limassol Urban
7 2Limassol Rural
8 1Pafos Urban
8 2Pafos Rural
1EGYPT 1Afternoon 2nd Shift Boys - Rural - Public Schools
1 2Afternoon 2nd Shift Boys - Urban - Public Schools
1 3Afternoon 2nd Shift Boys - Urban - Free Private Schools
1 4Afternoon 2nd Shift Girls - Rural - Public Schools
1 5Afternoon 2nd Shift Girls - Urban - Public Schools
1 6Afternoon 2nd Shift Mixed - Rural - Public Schools
1 7Afternoon 2nd Shift Mixed - Urban - Public Schools
2 1Public Schools Boys - Rural - Full Day
2 2Public Schools Boys - Rural - Morning Shift
2 3Public Schools Boys - Rural - Noon Shift
2 4Public Schools Boys - Urban - Full Day
2 5Public Schools Boys - Urban - Morning Shift
2 6Public Schools Boys - Urban - Noon Shift
2 7Public Schools Girls - Rural - Full Day
2 8Public Schools Girls - Rural - Morning Shift
2 9Public Schools Girls - Rural - Noon Shift
2 10Public Schools Girls - Urban - Full Day
2 11Public Schools Girls - Urban - Morning Shift
2 12Public Schools Girls - Urban - Noon Shift
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 2
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2EGYPT 13Public Schools Mixed - Rural - Full Day
2 14Public Schools Mixed - Rural - Morning Shift
2 15Public Schools Mixed - Rural - Noon Shift
2 16Public Schools Mixed - Urban - Full Day
2 17Public Schools Mixed - Urban - Morning Shift
2 18Public Schools Mixed - Urban - Noon Shift
3 1Experimental Language Schools
Boys - Urban
3 2Experimental Language Schools
Girls - Urban
3 3Experimental Language Schools
Mixed - Rural
3 4Experimental Language Schools
Mixed - Urban
4 1Free Private Schools Boys - Rural
4 2Free Private Schools Boys - Urban
4 3Free Private Schools Girls - Urban
4 4Free Private Schools Mixed - Rural
4 5Free Private Schools Mixed - Urban
5 1Private Schools Boys - Urban
5 2Private Schools Girls - Urban
5 3Private Schools Mixed - Rural
5 4Private Schools Mixed - Urban
6 1Private Language Schools Boys - Urban
6 2Private Language Schools Girls - Urban
6 3Private Language Schools Mixed - Rural
6 4Private Language Schools Mixed - Urban
2ENGLAND 1England Low Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
2 2England Low Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
2 3England Low Perf. - Grammar
2 4England Low/Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
2 5England Low/Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
2 6England Low/Mid Perf. - Independent
2 7England Low/Mid Perf. - Grammar
2 8England Low/Mid Perf. - Other
2 9England Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
2 10England Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
2 11England Mid Perf. - Independent
2 12England Mid Perf. - Grammar
2 13England Mid Perf. - Other
2 14England Mid/High Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
2 15England Mid/High Perf.- Comprehensive to 18
2 16England Mid/High Perf. - Grammar
2 17England Mid/High Perf. - Other
2 18England High Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
2 19England High Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
2 20England High Perf. - Independent
2 21England High Perf. - Grammar
2 22England High Perf. - Other
2 23England Unknown Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
2 24England Unknown Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 3
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2ENGLAND 25England Unknown Perf. - Independent
2 26England Unknown Perf. - Grammar
2 27England Unknown Perf. - Other
1ESTONIA 1Very Large Estonian Schools Capital City - Years 1-12
1 2Very Large Estonian Schools Large Cities - Years 1-12
1 3Very Large Estonian Schools County Capitals - Years 1-12
1 4Very Large Estonian Schools County Towns - Years 1-12
1 5Very Large Estonian Schools Township Schools - Years 1-12
2 1Large Estonian Schools Capital City - Years 1-12
2 2Large Estonian Schools Capital City - Years 1-9
2 3Large Estonian Schools Large Cities - Years 1-12
2 4Large Estonian Schools Large Cities - Years 1-9
2 5Large Estonian Schools County Capitals - Years 1-12
2 6Large Estonian Schools County Capitals - Years 1-9
2 7Large Estonian Schools County Towns - Years 1-12
2 8Large Estonian Schools County Towns - Years 1-9
2 9Large Estonian Schools Township Schools - Years 1-12
2 10Large Estonian Schools Township Schools - Years 1-9
3 1Very Large Russian Schools Capital City - Years 1-12
3 2Very Large Russian Schools Large Cities - Years 1-12
4 1Large Russian Schools Capital City - Years 1-12
4 2Large Russian Schools Capital City - Years 1-9
4 3Large Russian Schools Large Cities - Years 1-12
4 4Large Russian Schools Large Cities - Years 1-9
4 5Large Russian Schools County Capitals - Years 1-12
4 6Large Russian Schools County Capitals - Years 1-9
4 7Large Russian Schools County Towns - Years 1-12
4 8Large Russian Schools County Towns - Years 1-9
4 9Large Russian Schools Township Schools - Years 1-9
1GHANA 1Ghana ASHANTI
1 2Ghana BRONG AHAFO
1 3Ghana CENTRAL
1 4Ghana EASTERN
1 5Ghana GREATER ACCRA
1 6Ghana NORTHERN
1 7Ghana UPPER EAST
1 8Ghana UPPER WEST
1 9Ghana VOLTA
1 10Ghana WESTERN
2HONG KONG 1Hong Kong Single-sex - Aided - Chinese
2 2Hong Kong Single-sex - Aided - English
2 3Hong Kong Single-sex - Gov. & Private - Chinese
2 4Hong Kong Single-sex - Gov. & Private - English
2 5Hong Kong Mixed - Aided - Chinese
2 6Hong Kong Mixed - Aided - English
2 7Hong Kong Mixed - Gov. & Private - Chinese
2 8Hong Kong Mixed - Gov. & Private - English
2HUNGARY 1Gr. 8 only Baranya - County Seat
2 2Gr. 8 only Baranya - Towns
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 4
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2HUNGARY 3Gr. 8 only Baranya - Villages
2 4Gr. 8 only Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - County Seat
2 5Gr. 8 only Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - Towns
2 6Gr. 8 only Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - Villages
2 7Gr. 8 only Bács-Kiskun - County Seat
2 8Gr. 8 only Bács-Kiskun - Towns
2 9Gr. 8 only Bács-Kiskun - Villages
2 10Gr. 8 only Békés - County Seat
2 11Gr. 8 only Békés - Towns
2 12Gr. 8 only Békés - Villages
2 13Gr. 8 only Csongrád - County Seat
2 14Gr. 8 only Csongrád - Towns
2 15Gr. 8 only Csongrád - Villages
2 16Gr. 8 only Fejér - County Seat
2 17Gr. 8 only Fejér - Towns
2 18Gr. 8 only Fejér - Villages
2 19Gr. 8 only Gyor-Moson-Sopron - County Seat
2 20Gr. 8 only Gyor-Moson-Sopron - Towns
2 21Gr. 8 only Gyor-Moson-Sopron - Villages
2 22Gr. 8 only Hajdú-Bihar - County Seat
2 23Gr. 8 only Hajdú-Bihar - Towns
2 24Gr. 8 only Hajdú-Bihar - Villages
2 25Gr. 8 only Heves - County Seat
2 26Gr. 8 only Heves - Towns
2 27Gr. 8 only Heves - Villages
2 28Gr. 8 only Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - Towns
2 29Gr. 8 only Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - Villages
2 30Gr. 8 only Komárom-Esztergom - County Seat
2 31Gr. 8 only Komárom-Esztergom - Towns
2 32Gr. 8 only Komárom-Esztergom - Villages
2 33Gr. 8 only Nógrád - County Seat
2 34Gr. 8 only Nógrád - Towns
2 35Gr. 8 only Nógrád - Villages
2 36Gr. 8 only Pest - Towns
2 37Gr. 8 only Pest - Villages
2 38Gr. 8 only Somogy - County Seat
2 39Gr. 8 only Somogy - Towns
2 40Gr. 8 only Somogy - Villages
2 41Gr. 8 only Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - County Seat
2 42Gr. 8 only Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - Towns
2 43Gr. 8 only Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - Villages
2 44Gr. 8 only Tolna - County Seat
2 45Gr. 8 only Tolna - Towns
2 46Gr. 8 only Tolna - Villages
2 47Gr. 8 only Vas - County Seat
2 48Gr. 8 only Vas - Towns
2 49Gr. 8 only Vas - Villages
2 50Gr. 8 only Veszprém - County Seat
2 51Gr. 8 only Veszprém - Towns
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 5
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2HUNGARY 52Gr. 8 only Veszprém - Villages
2 53Gr. 8 only Zala - County Seat
2 54Gr. 8 only Zala - Towns
2 55Gr. 8 only Zala - Villages
2 56Gr. 8 only Fováros - Budapest
3 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Baranya - County Seat
3 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Baranya - Towns
3 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Baranya - Villages
3 4Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - County Seat
3 5Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - Towns
3 6Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - Villages
3 7Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Bács-Kiskun - County Seat
3 8Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Bács-Kiskun - Towns
3 9Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Bács-Kiskun - Villages
3 10Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Békés - County Seat
3 11Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Békés - Towns
3 12Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Békés - Villages
3 13Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Csongrád - County Seat
3 14Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Csongrád - Towns
3 15Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Csongrád - Villages
3 16Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Fejér - County Seat
3 17Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Fejér - Towns
3 18Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Fejér - Villages
3 19Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Gyor-Moson-Sopron - County Seat
3 20Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Gyor-Moson-Sopron - Towns
3 21Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Gyor-Moson-Sopron - Villages
3 22Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Hajdú-Bihar - County Seat
3 23Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Hajdú-Bihar - Towns
3 24Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Hajdú-Bihar - Villages
3 25Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Heves - County Seat
3 26Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Heves - Towns
3 27Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Heves - Villages
3 28Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - County Seat
3 29Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - Towns
3 30Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - Villages
3 31Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Komárom-Esztergom - County Seat
3 32Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Komárom-Esztergom - Towns
3 33Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Komárom-Esztergom - Villages
3 34Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Nógrád - County Seat
3 35Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Nógrád - Towns
3 36Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Nógrád - Villages
3 37Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Pest - Towns
3 38Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Pest - Villages
3 39Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Somogy - County Seat
3 40Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Somogy - Towns
3 41Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Somogy - Villages
3 42Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - County Seat
3 43Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - Towns
3 44Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - Villages
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 6
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
3HUNGARY 45Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Tolna - County Seat
3 46Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Tolna - Towns
3 47Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Tolna - Villages
3 48Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Vas - County Seat
3 49Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Vas - Towns
3 50Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Vas - Villages
3 51Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Veszprém - County Seat
3 52Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Veszprém - Towns
3 53Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Veszprém - Villages
3 54Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Zala - County Seat
3 55Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Zala - Towns
3 56Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Zala - Villages
3 57Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Fováros - Budapest
3INDIANA, US 1Private Urbanization Level 1 - Low Minority
3 2Private Urbanization Level 1 - High Minority
3 3Private Urbanization Level 2 - Low Minority
3 4Private Urbanization Level 2 - High Minority
3 5Private Urbanization Level 3 - Low Minority
3 6Private Urbanization Level 3 - High Minority
3 7Private Urbanization Level 4 - Low Minority
3 8Private Urbanization Level 4 - High Minority
3 9Private Urbanization Level 5 - Low Minority
3 10Private Urbanization Level 5 - High Minority
3 11Private Urbanization Level 6 - Low Minority
3 12Private Urbanization Level 6 - High Minority
3 13Private Urbanization Level 7 - Low Minority
3 14Private Urbanization Level 7 - High Minority
3 15Private Urbanization Level 8 - Low Minority
3 16Private Urbanization Level 8 - High Minority
4 1Public Urbanization Level 1 - Low Minority
4 2Public Urbanization Level 1 - High Minority
4 3Public Urbanization Level 2 - Low Minority
4 4Public Urbanization Level 2 - High Minority
4 5Public Urbanization Level 3 - Low Minority
4 6Public Urbanization Level 3 - High Minority
4 7Public Urbanization Level 4 - Low Minority
4 8Public Urbanization Level 4 - High Minority
4 9Public Urbanization Level 5 - Low Minority
4 10Public Urbanization Level 5 - High Minority
4 11Public Urbanization Level 6 - Low Minority
4 12Public Urbanization Level 7 - Low Minority
4 13Public Urbanization Level 7 - High Minority
4 14Public Urbanization Level 8 - Low Minority
4 15Public Urbanization Level 8 - High Minority
1INDONESIA 1Indonesia Private - High Quality
1 2Indonesia Private - Average Quality
1 3Indonesia Private - Low Quality
1 4Indonesia Public - High Quality
1 5Indonesia Public - Average Quality
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 7
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1INDONESIA 6Indonesia Public - Low Quality
1IRAN, ISLAMIC REP. 1Small - Public All
2 1Small - Private All
3 1Large - Public All
4 1Large - Private All
1ISRAEL 1Hebrew Secular Elementary - Low SES
1 2Hebrew Secular Elementary - Mid SES
1 3Hebrew Secular Elementary - High SES
1 4Hebrew Secular Elementary - Unknown SES
1 5Hebrew Secular Elementary & Junior High - High SES
1 6Hebrew Secular Elementary & Secondary - Unknown SES
1 7Hebrew Secular Junior High - Low SES
1 8Hebrew Secular Junior High - Mid SES
1 9Hebrew Secular Junior High - High SES
1 10Hebrew Secular Junior High - Unknown SES
1 11Hebrew Secular Junior & Secondary - Low SES
1 12Hebrew Secular Junior & Secondary - Mid SES
1 13Hebrew Secular Junior & Secondary - High SES
1 14Hebrew Secular Junior & Secondary - Unknown SES
2 1Hebrew Religious Elementary - Low SES
2 2Hebrew Religious Elementary - Mid SES
2 3Hebrew Religious Elementary - High SES
2 4Hebrew Religious Elementary - Unknown SES
2 5Hebrew Religious Elementary & Secondary - Unknown SES
2 6Hebrew Religious Junior High - Low SES
2 7Hebrew Religious Junior High - Mid SES
2 8Hebrew Religious Junior High - High SES
2 9Hebrew Religious Junior High - Unknown SES
2 10Hebrew Religious Junior & Secondary - Low SES
2 11Hebrew Religious Junior & Secondary - Mid SES
2 12Hebrew Religious Junior & Secondary - High SES
2 13Hebrew Religious Junior & Secondary - Unknown SES
3 1Arab Elementary - Low SES
3 2Arab Elementary - Mid SES
3 3Arab Elementary - High SES
3 4Arab Elementary - Unknown SES
3 5Arab Elementary & Secondary - Unknown SES
3 6Arab Junior High - Low SES
3 7Arab Junior High - Mid SES
3 8Arab Junior High - High SES
3 9Arab Junior High - Unknown SES
3 10Arab Junior & Secondary - Low SES
3 11Arab Junior & Secondary - Mid SES
3 12Arab Junior & Secondary - High SES
3 13Arab Junior & Secondary - Unknown SES
2ITALY 1Italy Val d'Aosta - Capital Town
2 2Italy Val d'Aosta - Other Towns
2 3Italy Piemonte - Capital Town
2 4Italy Piemonte - Other Towns
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 8
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2ITALY 5Italy Liguria - Capital Town
2 6Italy Liguria - Other Towns
2 7Italy Lombardia - Capital Town
2 8Italy Lombardia - Other Towns
2 9Italy Trentino-Alto-Adige - Capital Town
2 10Italy Trentino-Alto-Adige - Other Towns
2 11Italy Veneto - Capital Town
2 12Italy Veneto - Other Towns
2 13Italy Friuli-Venezia-Giulia - Capital Town
2 14Italy Friuli-Venezia-Giulia - Other Towns
2 15Italy Emilia Romagna - Capital Town
2 16Italy Emilia Romagna - Other Towns
2 17Italy Toscana - Capital Town
2 18Italy Toscana - Other Towns
2 19Italy Umbria - Capital Town
2 20Italy Umbria - Other Towns
2 21Italy Marche - Capital Town
2 22Italy Marche - Other Towns
2 23Italy Lazio - Capital Town
2 24Italy Lazio - Other Towns
2 25Italy Abruzzo - Capital Town
2 26Italy Abruzzo - Other Towns
2 27Italy Molise - Capital Town
2 28Italy Molise - Other Towns
2 29Italy Campania - Capital Town
2 30Italy Campania - Other Towns
2 31Italy Puglia - Capital Town
2 32Italy Puglia - Other Towns
2 33Italy Basilicata - Capital Town
2 34Italy Basilicata - Other Towns
2 35Italy Calabria - Capital Town
2 36Italy Calabria - Other Towns
2 37Italy Sicilia - Capital Town
2 38Italy Sicilia - Other Towns
2 39Italy Sardegna - Capital Town
2 40Italy Sardegna - Other Towns
4JAPAN 1Public - Big City All
5 1Public - City All
6 1Public - Non-City All
7 1Private or Nation All
1JORDAN 1Jordan Public - Urban - Boys
1 2Jordan Public - Urban - Girls
1 3Jordan Public - Urban - Mixed
1 4Jordan Public - Rural - Boys
1 5Jordan Public - Rural - Girls
1 6Jordan Public - Rural - Mixed
1 7Jordan UNRWA - Urban - Boys
1 8Jordan UNRWA - Urban - Girls
1 9Jordan UNRWA - Urban - Mixed
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 9
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1JORDAN 10Jordan UNRWA - Rural - Boys
1 11Jordan UNRWA - Rural - Girls
1 12Jordan UNRWA - Rural - Mixed
1 13Jordan Private - All - Boys
1 14Jordan Private - All - Girls
1 15Jordan Private - All - Mixed
1KOREA, REP. OF 1Seoul Big City - Boys
1 2Seoul Big City - Girls
1 3Seoul Big City - Mixed
2 1Pusan Big City - Boys
2 2Pusan Big City - Girls
2 3Pusan Big City - Mixed
2 4Pusan Rural - Mixed
3 1Taegu Big City - Boys
3 2Taegu Big City - Girls
3 3Taegu Big City - Mixed
3 4Taegu Rural - Boys
3 5Taegu Rural - Girls
3 6Taegu Rural - Mixed
4 1Inchon Big City - Boys
4 2Inchon Big City - Girls
4 3Inchon Big City - Mixed
4 4Inchon Rural - Mixed
5 1Kwangju Big City - Boys
5 2Kwangju Big City - Girls
5 3Kwangju Big City - Mixed
6 1Taejon Big City - Boys
6 2Taejon Big City - Girls
6 3Taejon Big City - Mixed
7 1Ulsan Big City - Boys
7 2Ulsan Big City - Girls
7 3Ulsan Big City - Mixed
7 4Ulsan Rural - Boys
7 5Ulsan Rural - Girls
7 6Ulsan Rural - Mixed
8 1Kyunggi-do Urban - Boys
8 2Kyunggi-do Urban - Girls
8 3Kyunggi-do Urban - Mixed
8 4Kyunggi-do Rural - Boys
8 5Kyunggi-do Rural - Girls
8 6Kyunggi-do Rural - Mixed
9 1Kangwon-do Urban - Boys
9 2Kangwon-do Urban - Girls
9 3Kangwon-do Urban - Mixed
9 4Kangwon-do Rural - Boys
9 5Kangwon-do Rural - Girls
9 6Kangwon-do Rural - Mixed
10 1Chungchongbuk-do Urban - Boys
10 2Chungchongbuk-do Urban - Girls
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 10
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
10KOREA, REP. OF 3Chungchongbuk-do Urban - Mixed
10 4Chungchongbuk-do Rural - Boys
10 5Chungchongbuk-do Rural - Girls
10 6Chungchongbuk-do Rural - Mixed
11 1Chungchongnam-do Urban - Boys
11 2Chungchongnam-do Urban - Girls
11 3Chungchongnam-do Urban - Mixed
11 4Chungchongnam-do Rural - Boys
11 5Chungchongnam-do Rural - Girls
11 6Chungchongnam-do Rural - Mixed
12 1Chollabuk-do Urban - Boys
12 2Chollabuk-do Urban - Girls
12 3Chollabuk-do Urban - Mixed
12 4Chollabuk-do Rural - Boys
12 5Chollabuk-do Rural - Girls
12 6Chollabuk-do Rural - Mixed
13 1Chollanam-do Urban - Boys
13 2Chollanam-do Urban - Girls
13 3Chollanam-do Urban - Mixed
13 4Chollanam-do Rural - Boys
13 5Chollanam-do Rural - Girls
13 6Chollanam-do Rural - Mixed
14 1Kyongsangbuk-do Urban - Boys
14 2Kyongsangbuk-do Urban - Girls
14 3Kyongsangbuk-do Urban - Mixed
14 4Kyongsangbuk-do Rural - Boys
14 5Kyongsangbuk-do Rural - Girls
14 6Kyongsangbuk-do Rural - Mixed
15 1Kongsangnam-do Urban - Boys
15 2Kongsangnam-do Urban - Girls
15 3Kongsangnam-do Urban - Mixed
15 4Kongsangnam-do Rural - Boys
15 5Kongsangnam-do Rural - Girls
15 6Kongsangnam-do Rural - Mixed
16 1Cheju-do Urban - Boys
16 2Cheju-do Urban - Girls
16 3Cheju-do Urban - Mixed
16 4Cheju-do Rural - Boys
16 5Cheju-do Rural - Girls
16 6Cheju-do Rural - Mixed
2LATVIA 1Gr. 8 only Latvian - Rural
2 2Gr. 8 only Latvian - Urban
2 3Gr. 8 only Russian - Urban
3 1Gr. 4 & 8 - Very Large Latvian - Urban
3 2Gr. 4 & 8 - Very Large Mixed - Urban
3 3Gr. 4 & 8 - Very Large Russian - Urban
4 1Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Latvian - Rural
4 2Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Latvian - Urban
4 3Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Mixed - Rural
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
4LATVIA 4Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Mixed - Urban
4 5Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Russian - Rural
4 6Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Russian - Urban
1LEBANON 1Lebanon Private - Rural - Mixed
1 2Lebanon Private - Urban - Boys
1 3Lebanon Private - Urban - Girls
1 4Lebanon Private - Urban - Mixed
1 5Lebanon Public - Rural - Boys
1 6Lebanon Public - Rural - Girls
1 7Lebanon Public - Rural - Mixed
1 8Lebanon Public - Urban - Boys
1 9Lebanon Public - Urban - Girls
1 10Lebanon Public - Urban - Mixed
2LITHUANIA 1Lithuanian - Gr. 8 only Basic
2 2Lithuanian - Gr. 8 only Secondary
3 1Lithuanian - Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Basic
3 2Lithuanian - Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Secondary
1MACEDONIA, REP. 1Large Schools Albanian - Rural
1 2Large Schools Albanian - Urban
1 3Large Schools Macedonian - Rural
1 4Large Schools Macedonian - Urban
2 1Very Large Schools Albanian - Rural
2 2Very Large Schools Albanian - Urban
2 3Very Large Schools Macedonian - Urban
1MALAYSIA 1Malaysia A.Perak - Rural
1 2Malaysia A.Perak - Urban
1 3Malaysia B.Selangor - Rural
1 4Malaysia B.Selangor - Urban
1 5Malaysia C.Pahang - Rural
1 6Malaysia C.Pahang - Urban
1 7Malaysia D.Kelantan - Rural
1 8Malaysia D.Kelantan - Urban
1 9Malaysia J.Johor - Rural
1 10Malaysia J.Johor - Urban
1 11Malaysia K.Kedah - Rural
1 12Malaysia K.Kedah - Urban
1 13Malaysia M.Melaka - Rural
1 14Malaysia M.Melaka - Urban
1 15Malaysia N.Negeri Sembilan - Rural
1 16Malaysia N.Negeri Sembilan - Urban
1 17Malaysia P.Pulau Pinang - Rural
1 18Malaysia P.Pulau Pinang - Urban
1 19Malaysia R.Perlis - Rural
1 20Malaysia R.Perlis - Urban
1 21Malaysia T.Terengganu - Rural
1 22Malaysia T.Terengganu - Urban
1 23Malaysia W.Wilayah Persekutuan - Rural
1 24Malaysia W.Wilayah Persekutuan - Urban
1 25Malaysia X.Sabah - Rural
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1MALAYSIA 26Malaysia X.Sabah - Urban
1 27Malaysia Y.Sarawak - Rural
1 28Malaysia Y.Sarawak - Urban
2MOLDOVA, REP. OF 1Gr. 8 only Urban
2 2Gr. 8 only Rural
3 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Other
3 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Gymnasium
3 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Lyceum - Mixed
3 4Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Lyceum - National
3 5Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Lyceum - Russian
3 6Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - General School - Mixed
3 7Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - General School - National
3 8Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - General School - Russian
3 9Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Other
3 10Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Gymnasium - Mixed
3 11Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Gymnasium - National
3 12Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Gymnasium - Russian
3 13Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Lyceum
3 14Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - General School - Mixed
3 15Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - General School - National
3 16Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - General School - Russian
9MOROCCO 1Gr. 8 only - Region Group 1 - Large
Rural - Public
9 2Gr. 8 only - Region Group 1 - Large
Urban - Public
10 1Gr. 8 only - Region Group 1 - Very Large
Urban - Public
11 1Gr. 8 only - Region Group 2 Private
11 2Gr. 8 only - Region Group 2 Rural - Public
11 3Gr. 8 only - Region Group 2 Urban - Public
12 1Gr. 8 only - Region Group 3 Private
12 2Gr. 8 only - Region Group 3 Rural - Public
12 3Gr. 8 only - Region Group 3 Urban - Public
13 1Gr. 8 only - Region Group 4 Private
13 2Gr. 8 only - Region Group 4 Rural - Public
13 3Gr. 8 only - Region Group 4 Urban - Public
14 1Gr. 8 only - Region Group 5 Private
14 2Gr. 8 only - Region Group 5 Rural - Public
14 3Gr. 8 only - Region Group 5 Urban - Public
15 1Gr. 8 only - Region Group 6 Private
15 2Gr. 8 only - Region Group 6 Rural - Public
15 3Gr. 8 only - Region Group 6 Urban - Public
16 1Gr. 8 only - Region Group 7 Private
16 2Gr. 8 only - Region Group 7 Rural - Public
16 3Gr. 8 only - Region Group 7 Urban - Public
17 1Gr. 8 only - Region Group 8 Private
17 2Gr. 8 only - Region Group 8 Rural - Public
17 3Gr. 8 only - Region Group 8 Urban - Public
18 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Private
18 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Public
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
18MOROCCO 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Public
1NETHERLANDS 1Netherlands School Program VMBO
1 2Netherlands School Program HAVO & VWO
1 3Netherlands Mixed School Program
ANEW ZEALAND ANot Available Not Available
2NORWAY 1Gr. 8 only & bokmål only All
3 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 & bokmål only All
5 1Gr. 8 only & other All
6 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 & other All
3ONTARIO, CANADA 1Gr. 8 only - English Private Schools
3 2Gr. 8 only - English Public Schools
3 3Gr. 8 only - English Separate Schools
4 1Gr. 8 only - French Public Schools
4 2Gr. 8 only - French Separate Schools
5 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Private Schools
5 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Public Schools
5 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Separate Schools
6 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Private Schools
6 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Public Schools
6 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Separate Schools
1PALESTINIAN AUTH. 1Very Large Schools Gaza Strip - Public - Boys
1 2Very Large Schools Gaza Strip - Public - Girls
1 3Very Large Schools Gaza Strip - UNRWA - Boys
1 4Very Large Schools Gaza Strip - UNRWA - Girls
2 1Large Schools West Bank - Public - Boys
2 2Large Schools West Bank - Public - Girls
2 3Large Schools West Bank - Public - Mixed
2 4Large Schools West Bank - UNRWA - Boys
2 5Large Schools West Bank - UNRWA - Girls
2 6Large Schools West Bank - UNRWA - Mixed
2 7Large Schools West Bank - Private - Boys
2 8Large Schools West Bank - Private - Girls
2 9Large Schools West Bank - Private - Mixed
2 10Large Schools Gaza Strip - Public - Boys
2 11Large Schools Gaza Strip - Public - Girls
2 12Large Schools Gaza Strip - Public - Mixed
2 13Large Schools Gaza Strip - UNRWA - Boys
2 14Large Schools Gaza Strip - UNRWA - Girls
2 15Large Schools Gaza Strip - Private - Boys
2 16Large Schools Gaza Strip - Private - Mixed
3PHILIPPINES 1Secondary - Public Region NCR
3 2Secondary - Public Region CAR
3 3Secondary - Public Region I
3 4Secondary - Public Region II
3 5Secondary - Public Region III
3 6Secondary - Public Region IV-A
3 7Secondary - Public Region IV-B
3 8Secondary - Public Region V
3 9Secondary - Public Region VI
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 14
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
3PHILIPPINES 10Secondary - Public Region VII
3 11Secondary - Public Region VIII
3 12Secondary - Public Region IX
3 13Secondary - Public Region X
3 14Secondary - Public Region XI
3 15Secondary - Public Region XII
3 16Secondary - Public Region Caraga
4 1Secondary - Private Region NCR
4 2Secondary - Private Region CAR
4 3Secondary - Private Region I
4 4Secondary - Private Region II
4 5Secondary - Private Region III
4 6Secondary - Private Region IV-A
4 7Secondary - Private Region IV-B
4 8Secondary - Private Region V
4 9Secondary - Private Region VI
4 10Secondary - Private Region VII
4 11Secondary - Private Region VIII
4 12Secondary - Private Region IX
4 13Secondary - Private Region X
4 14Secondary - Private Region XI
4 15Secondary - Private Region XII
4 16Secondary - Private Region Caraga
4QUEBEC, CANADA 1Gr. 8 only - English Private
4 2Gr. 8 only - English Public
5 1Gr. 8 only - English & French Private
6 1Gr. 8 only - French Private
6 2Gr. 8 only - French Public
7 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Private
7 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Public
8 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Private
8 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Public
1ROMANIA 1Romania ALBA - Urban
1 2Romania ALBA - Rural
1 3Romania ARAD - Urban
1 4Romania ARAD - Rural
1 5Romania ARGES - Urban
1 6Romania ARGES - Rural
1 7Romania BACAU - Urban
1 8Romania BACAU - Rural
1 9Romania BIHOR - Urban
1 10Romania BIHOR - Rural
1 11Romania BISTRITA - Urban
1 12Romania BISTRITA - Rural
1 13Romania BOTOSANI - Urban
1 14Romania BOTOSANI - Rural
1 15Romania BRAILA - Urban
1 16Romania BRAILA - Rural
1 17Romania BRASOV - Urban
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1ROMANIA 18Romania BRASOV - Rural
1 19Romania BUCURESTI - Urban
1 20Romania BUZAU - Urban
1 21Romania BUZAU - Rural
1 22Romania CALARASI - Urban
1 23Romania CALARASI - Rural
1 24Romania CARAS-SEV - Urban
1 25Romania CARAS-SEV - Rural
1 26Romania CLUJ - Urban
1 27Romania CLUJ - Rural
1 28Romania CONSTANTA - Urban
1 29Romania CONSTANTA - Rural
1 30Romania COVASNA - Urban
1 31Romania COVASNA - Rural
1 32Romania DIMBOVITA - Urban
1 33Romania DIMBOVITA - Rural
1 34Romania DOLJ - Urban
1 35Romania DOLJ - Rural
1 36Romania GALATI - Urban
1 37Romania GALATI - Rural
1 38Romania GIURGIU - Urban
1 39Romania GIURGIU - Rural
1 40Romania GORJ - Urban
1 41Romania GORJ - Rural
1 42Romania HARGHITA - Urban
1 43Romania HARGHITA - Rural
1 44Romania HUNEDOARA - Urban
1 45Romania HUNEDOARA - Rural
1 46Romania IALOMITA - Urban
1 47Romania IALOMITA - Rural
1 48Romania IASI - Urban
1 49Romania IASI - Rural
1 50Romania ILFOV - Urban
1 51Romania ILFOV - Rural
1 52Romania MARAMURES - Urban
1 53Romania MARAMURES - Rural
1 54Romania MEHEDINTI - Urban
1 55Romania MEHEDINTI - Rural
1 56Romania MURES - Urban
1 57Romania MURES - Rural
1 58Romania NEAMT - Urban
1 59Romania NEAMT - Rural
1 60Romania OLT - Urban
1 61Romania OLT - Rural
1 62Romania PRAHOVA - Urban
1 63Romania PRAHOVA - Rural
1 64Romania SALAJ - Urban
1 65Romania SALAJ - Rural
1 66Romania SATU-MARE - Urban
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1ROMANIA 67Romania SATU-MARE - Rural
1 68Romania SIBIU - Urban
1 69Romania SIBIU - Rural
1 70Romania SUCEAVA - Urban
1 71Romania SUCEAVA - Rural
1 72Romania TELEORMAN - Urban
1 73Romania TELEORMAN - Rural
1 74Romania TIMIS - Urban
1 75Romania TIMIS - Rural
1 76Romania TULCEA - Urban
1 77Romania TULCEA - Rural
1 78Romania VASLUI - Urban
1 79Romania VASLUI - Rural
1 80Romania VILCEA - Urban
1 81Romania VILCEA - Rural
1 82Romania VRANCEA - Urban
1 83Romania VRANCEA - Rural
ARUSSIAN FED. ANot Available Not Available
1SAUDI ARABIA 1Saudi Arabia Boys - Government
1 2Saudi Arabia Boys - Private
1 3Saudi Arabia Girls - Government
1 4Saudi Arabia Girls - Private
2SCOTLAND 1Gr. 8 only - Large Schools Low Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
2 2Gr. 8 only - Large Schools Low/Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
2 3Gr. 8 only - Large Schools Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
2 4Gr. 8 only - Large Schools Mid/High Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
2 5Gr. 8 only - Large Schools High Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
3 1Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Low Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
3 2Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Low Perf. - Independent
3 3Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Low/Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
3 4Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
3 5Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Mid/High Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
3 6Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Mid/High Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
3 7Gr. 8 only - Other Schools High Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
3 8Gr. 8 only - Other Schools High Perf. - Independent
3 9Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Unknown Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
3 10Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Unknown Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
3 11Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Unknown Perf. - Independent
3 12Gr. 8 only - Other Schools Unknown Perf. - Other
4 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Low Perf. - Independent
4 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
4 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Mid/High Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
4 4Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Mid/High Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
4 5Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 High Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
4 6Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 High Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
4 7Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 High Perf. - Independent
4 8Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 High Perf. - Other
4 9Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Unknown Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
4 10Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Unknown Perf. - Independent
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 17
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
4SCOTLAND 11Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Unknown Perf. - Other
1SERBIA 1Serbia Central Serbia - Urban
1 2Serbia Central Serbia - Rural
1 3Serbia Belgrade - Urban
1 4Serbia Belgrade - Rural
1 5Serbia Vojvodina - Urban
1 6Serbia Vojvodina - Rural
1SINGAPORE 1Singapore All
1SLOVAK REP. 1Gymnasium - Slovak Region 1
1 2Gymnasium - Slovak Region 2
1 3Gymnasium - Slovak Region 3
1 4Gymnasium - Slovak Region 4
1 5Gymnasium - Slovak Region 5
1 6Gymnasium - Slovak Region 6
1 7Gymnasium - Slovak Region 7
1 8Gymnasium - Slovak Region 8
2 1Gymnasium - Hungarian Region 2
2 2Gymnasium - Hungarian Region 4
2 3Gymnasium - Hungarian Region 6
2 4Gymnasium - Hungarian Region 8
3 1Basic - Slovak Region 1
3 2Basic - Slovak Region 2
3 3Basic - Slovak Region 3
3 4Basic - Slovak Region 4
3 5Basic - Slovak Region 5
3 6Basic - Slovak Region 6
3 7Basic - Slovak Region 7
3 8Basic - Slovak Region 8
4 1Basic - Hungarian Region 1
4 2Basic - Hungarian Region 2
4 3Basic - Hungarian Region 4
4 4Basic - Hungarian Region 6
4 5Basic - Hungarian Region 8
1SLOVENIA 1New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 1
1 2New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 2
1 3New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 3
1 4New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 4
1 5New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 8
1 6New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 9
2 1New System in Gr. 4 Region 1
2 2New System in Gr. 4 Region 2
2 3New System in Gr. 4 Region 3
2 4New System in Gr. 4 Region 4
2 5New System in Gr. 4 Region 5
2 6New System in Gr. 4 Region 6
2 7New System in Gr. 4 Region 8
2 8New System in Gr. 4 Region 9
3 1New System in Gr. 8 Region 1
3 2New System in Gr. 8 Region 2
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 18
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
3SLOVENIA 3New System in Gr. 8 Region 4
3 4New System in Gr. 8 Region 8
3 5New System in Gr. 8 Region 9
4 1Old System - Very Large Region 1
4 2Old System - Very Large Region 5
5 1Old System - Large Region 1
5 2Old System - Large Region 2
5 3Old System - Large Region 3
5 4Old System - Large Region 4
5 5Old System - Large Region 5
5 6Old System - Large Region 6
5 7Old System - Large Region 8
5 8Old System - Large Region 9
1SOUTH AFRICA 1EASTERN CAPE Afrikaans
1 2EASTERN CAPE English
1 3EASTERN CAPE English and Afrikaans
2 1FREE STATE Afrikaans
2 2FREE STATE English
2 3FREE STATE English and Afrikaans
3 1GAUTENG English
4 1KWAZULU NATAL Afrikaans
4 2KWAZULU NATAL English
4 3KWAZULU NATAL English and Afrikaans
5 1MPUMALANGA English
6 1NORTH WEST Afrikaans
6 2NORTH WEST English
6 3NORTH WEST English and Afrikaans
7 1NORTHERN CAPE English
8 1NORTHERN PROVINCE English
9 1WESTERN CAPE Afrikaans
9 2WESTERN CAPE English
9 3WESTERN CAPE English and Afrikaans
1SYRIAN ARAB REP. 1Urban Public - Girls
1 2Urban Public - Boys
1 3Urban Public - Mixed
1 4Urban Private - Girls
1 5Urban Private - Boys
1 6Urban Private - Mixed
1 7Urban UNRWA - Girls
1 8Urban UNRWA - Boys
1 9Urban UNRWA - Mixed
2 1Rural Public - Girls
2 2Rural Public - Boys
2 3Rural Public - Mixed
2 4Rural Private - Girls
2 5Rural Private - Mixed
2 6Rural UNRWA - Girls
2 7Rural UNRWA - Boys
2TUNISIA 1Tunisia High Perf. - TUNIS
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Eighth Grade Section 5 - 19
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2TUNISIA 2Tunisia High Perf. - ARIANA
2 3Tunisia High Perf. - BEN AROUS
2 4Tunisia High Perf. - ZAGHOUAN
2 5Tunisia High Perf. - MANNOUBA
2 6Tunisia High Perf. - BIZERTE
2 7Tunisia High Perf. - BEJA
2 8Tunisia High Perf. - JENDOUBA
2 9Tunisia High Perf. - EL KEF
2 10Tunisia High Perf. - SILIANA
2 11Tunisia High Perf. - KASSERINE
2 12Tunisia High Perf. - S.BOUZID
2 13Tunisia High Perf. - GAFSA
2 14Tunisia High Perf. - TOZEUR
2 15Tunisia High Perf. - KEBILLI
2 16Tunisia High Perf. - TATAOUINE
2 17Tunisia High Perf. - MEDENINE
2 18Tunisia High Perf. - GABES
2 19Tunisia High Perf. - SFAX
2 20Tunisia High Perf. - KAIROUAN
2 21Tunisia High Perf. - MAHDIA
2 22Tunisia High Perf. - MONASTIR
2 23Tunisia High Perf. - SOUSSE
2 24Tunisia High Perf. - NABEUL
2 25Tunisia Low Perf. - TUNIS
2 26Tunisia Low Perf. - BEN AROUS
2 27Tunisia Low Perf. - BIZERTE
2 28Tunisia Low Perf. - BEJA
2 29Tunisia Low Perf. - JENDOUBA
2 30Tunisia Low Perf. - EL KEF
2 31Tunisia Low Perf. - KASSERINE
2 32Tunisia Low Perf. - S.BOUZID
2 33Tunisia Low Perf. - GAFSA
2 34Tunisia Low Perf. - MEDENINE
2 35Tunisia Low Perf. - GABES
2 36Tunisia Low Perf. - SFAX
2 37Tunisia Low Perf. - KAIROUAN
2 38Tunisia Low Perf. - MAHDIA
2 39Tunisia Low Perf. - MONASTIR
2 40Tunisia Low Perf. - SOUSSE
2 41Tunisia Low Perf. - NABEUL
2 42Tunisia Unknown Perf. - TUNIS
2 43Tunisia Unknown Perf. - ARIANA
2 44Tunisia Unknown Perf. - BEN AROUS
2 45Tunisia Unknown Perf. - ZAGHOUAN
2 46Tunisia Unknown Perf. - MANNOUBA
2 47Tunisia Unknown Perf. - BIZERTE
2 48Tunisia Unknown Perf. - BEJA
2 49Tunisia Unknown Perf. - JENDOUBA
2 50Tunisia Unknown Perf. - EL KEF
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2TUNISIA 51Tunisia Unknown Perf. - KASSERINE
2 52Tunisia Unknown Perf. - S.BOUZID
2 53Tunisia Unknown Perf. - GAFSA
2 54Tunisia Unknown Perf. - KEBILLI
2 55Tunisia Unknown Perf. - TATAOUINE
2 56Tunisia Unknown Perf. - MEDENINE
2 57Tunisia Unknown Perf. - GABES
2 58Tunisia Unknown Perf. - SFAX
2 59Tunisia Unknown Perf. - KAIROUAN
2 60Tunisia Unknown Perf. - MAHDIA
2 61Tunisia Unknown Perf. - MONASTIR
2 62Tunisia Unknown Perf. - SOUSSE
2 63Tunisia Unknown Perf. - NABEUL
3UNITED STATES 1United States of America Public - North East - Large Central City - High Minority
3 2United States of America Public - North East - Large Central City - Low Minority
3 3United States of America Public - North East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
3 4United States of America Public - North East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
3 5United States of America Public - North East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
3 6United States of America Public - North East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
3 7United States of America Public - North East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
3 8United States of America Public - North East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
3 9United States of America Public - North East - Large Town - High Minority
3 10United States of America Public - North East - Large Town - Low Minority
3 11United States of America Public - North East - Small Town - Low Minority
3 12United States of America Public - North East - Small Town - High Minority
3 13United States of America Public - North East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
3 14United States of America Public - North East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
3 15United States of America Public - North East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
3 16United States of America Public - North East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
3 17United States of America Public - South East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
3 18United States of America Public - South East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
3 19United States of America Public - South East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
3 20United States of America Public - South East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
3 21United States of America Public - South East - Small Town - High Minority
3 22United States of America Public - South East - Small Town - Low Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
3UNITED STATES 23United States of America Public - South East - Large Town - Low Minority
3 24United States of America Public - South East - Large Town - High Minority
3 25United States of America Public - South East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
3 26United States of America Public - South East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
3 27United States of America Public - South East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
3 28United States of America Public - South East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
3 29United States of America Public - South East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
3 30United States of America Public - South East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
3 31United States of America Public - South East - Large Central City - Low Minority
3 32United States of America Public - South East - Large Central City - High Minority
3 33United States of America Public - Midwest - Large Central City - High Minority
3 34United States of America Public - Midwest - Large Central City - Low Minority
3 35United States of America Public - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
3 36United States of America Public - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
3 37United States of America Public - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
3 38United States of America Public - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
3 39United States of America Public - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
3 40United States of America Public - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
3 41United States of America Public - Midwest - Large Town - High Minority
3 42United States of America Public - Midwest - Large Town - Low Minority
3 43United States of America Public - Midwest - Small Town - Low Minority
3 44United States of America Public - Midwest - Small Town - High Minority
3 45United States of America Public - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
3 46United States of America Public - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
3 47United States of America Public - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
3 48United States of America Public - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
3 49United States of America Public - West - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
3 50United States of America Public - West - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
3 51United States of America Public - West - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
3 52United States of America Public - West - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
3UNITED STATES 53United States of America Public - West - Small Town - High Minority
3 54United States of America Public - West - Small Town - Low Minority
3 55United States of America Public - West - Large Town - Low Minority
3 56United States of America Public - West - Large Town - High Minority
3 57United States of America Public - West - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
3 58United States of America Public - West - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
3 59United States of America Public - West - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
3 60United States of America Public - West - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
3 61United States of America Public - West - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
3 62United States of America Public - West - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
3 63United States of America Public - West - Large Central City - Low Minority
3 64United States of America Public - West - Large Central City - High Minority
3 65United States of America Private - West - Large Central City - High Minority
3 66United States of America Private - West - Large Central City - Low Minority
3 67United States of America Private - West - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
3 68United States of America Private - West - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
3 69United States of America Private - West - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
3 70United States of America Private - West - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
3 71United States of America Private - West - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
3 72United States of America Private - West - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
3 73United States of America Private - West - Large Town - High Minority
3 74United States of America Private - West - Large Town - Low Minority
3 75United States of America Private - West - Small Town - Low Minority
3 76United States of America Private - West - Small Town - High Minority
3 77United States of America Private - West - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
3 78United States of America Private - West - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
3 79United States of America Private - West - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
3 80United States of America Private - West - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
3 81United States of America Private - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
3 82United States of America Private - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
3UNITED STATES 83United States of America Private - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
3 84United States of America Private - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
3 85United States of America Private - Midwest - Small Town - High Minority
3 86United States of America Private - Midwest - Small Town - Low Minority
3 87United States of America Private - Midwest - Large Town - Low Minority
3 88United States of America Private - Midwest - Large Town - High Minority
3 89United States of America Private - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
3 90United States of America Private - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
3 91United States of America Private - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
3 92United States of America Private - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
3 93United States of America Private - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
3 94United States of America Private - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
3 95United States of America Private - Midwest - Large Central City - Low Minority
3 96United States of America Private - Midwest - Large Central City - High Minority
3 97United States of America Private - South East - Large Central City - High Minority
3 98United States of America Private - South East - Large Central City - Low Minority
3 99United States of America Private - South East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
3 100United States of America Private - South East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
3 101United States of America Private - South East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
3 102United States of America Private - South East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
3 103United States of America Private - South East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
3 104United States of America Private - South East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
3 105United States of America Private - South East - Large Town - High Minority
3 106United States of America Private - South East - Large Town - Low Minority
3 107United States of America Private - South East - Small Town - Low Minority
3 108United States of America Private - South East - Small Town - High Minority
3 109United States of America Private - South East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
3 110United States of America Private - South East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
3 111United States of America Private - South East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
3 112United States of America Private - South East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
3UNITED STATES 113United States of America Private - North East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
3 114United States of America Private - North East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
3 115United States of America Private - North East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
3 116United States of America Private - North East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
3 117United States of America Private - North East - Small Town - High Minority
3 118United States of America Private - North East - Small Town - Low Minority
3 119United States of America Private - North East - Large Town - Low Minority
3 120United States of America Private - North East - Large Town - High Minority
3 121United States of America Private - North East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
3 122United States of America Private - North East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
3 123United States of America Private - North East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
3 124United States of America Private - North East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
3 125United States of America Private - North East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
3 126United States of America Private - North East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
3 127United States of America Private - North East - Large Central City - Low Minority
3 128United States of America Private - North East - Large Central City - High Minority
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Section 6: Fourth Grade - Student Questionnaire
SQ1-01A-B
Question:
When were you born? A: Year B: Month 1 = 1990 1 = January 2 = 1991 2 = February 3 = 1992 3 = March 4 = 1993 4 = April 5 = 1994 5 = May 6 = 1995 6 = June 7 = 1996 7 = July 8 = Other 8 = August 9 = September 10 = October 11 = November 12 = December
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ASBGBRTY, ASBGBRTM
SQ1-01AYEMEN D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = 19902 = 19913 = 19924 = 19935 = 19946 = 19957 = Option not administered or data not available 8 = Other
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SQ1-05A-P
Question:
Do you have any of these items at your home? A: CalculatorB: Computer (do not include PlayStation, GameCube, Xbox, or other TV/video game computers)C: Study desk/table for your useD: DictionaryE: <country-specific>F: <country-specific>G: <country-specific>H: <country-specific>I: <country-specific>J: <country-specific>K: <country-specific>L: <country-specific>M: <country-specific>N: <country-specific>O: <country-specific>P: <country-specific> 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ASBGPS01, ASBGPS02, ASBGPS03, ASBGPS04, ASBGPS05, ASBGPS06, ASBGPS07, ASBGPS08, ASBGPS09, ASBGPS10, ASBGPS11, ASBGPS12, ASBGPS13, ASBGPS14, ASBGPS15, ASBGPS16
SQ1-05EARMENIA D Bible
SQ1-05F-PARMENIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EAUSTRALIA D Mobile phone
SQ1-05FAUSTRALIA D Musical instrument
SQ1-05GAUSTRALIA D Internet connection
SQ1-05HAUSTRALIA D DVD player
SQ1-05IAUSTRALIA D Dishwasher
SQ1-05JAUSTRALIA D Microwave oven
SQ1-05K-PAUSTRALIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D An encyclopdia
SQ1-05FBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Newspapers
SQ1-05GBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Atlas, globe or map of the world
SQ1-05HBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Television
SQ1-05IBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Video/DVD player
SQ1-05JBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Internet connection
SQ1-05KBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Car
SQ1-05LBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Garden
SQ1-05M-PBELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05ECHINESE TAIPEI D Encyclopedia
SQ1-05FCHINESE TAIPEI D Compact disc, software or videotape for learning math
SQ1-05GCHINESE TAIPEI D Reference books for learning math
SQ1-05HCHINESE TAIPEI D Extracurricular books for learning math (including monthly magazines, comic books for math)
SQ1-05ICHINESE TAIPEI D Tools for learning math (including mathematical toys/games, blocks etc.)
SQ1-05JCHINESE TAIPEI D Compact disc, software or videotapes for learning science
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SQ1-05KCHINESE TAIPEI D Reference books for learning science
SQ1-05LCHINESE TAIPEI D Extracurricular books for learning science (monthly magazines, biographies of scientists etc.)
SQ1-05MCHINESE TAIPEI D Tools for learning science ( including magnifying glasses, microscopes, telescopes etc.)
SQ1-05NCHINESE TAIPEI D Pets or plants that are taken care of by you
SQ1-05OCHINESE TAIPEI D Cable TV
SQ1-05PCHINESE TAIPEI D Room of your own or shared with siblings
SQ1-05ECYPRUS D Encyclopedia
SQ1-05F-PCYPRUS X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EENGLAND D Own bedroom
SQ1-05FENGLAND D Mobile phone
SQ1-05GENGLAND D Encyclopedia (book or CD-ROM)
SQ1-05H-PENGLAND X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EHONG KONG D Electronic dictionary
SQ1-05FHONG KONG D Refrigerator
SQ1-05GHONG KONG D Television
SQ1-05HHONG KONG D Washing machine
SQ1-05IHONG KONG D Drying machine
SQ1-05JHONG KONG D Air conditioner
SQ1-05KHONG KONG D Laser disc player (including DVD player)
SQ1-05LHONG KONG D Karaoke
SQ1-05MHONG KONG D Car
SQ1-05NHONG KONG D Your own room
SQ1-05OHONG KONG D Two or more bathrooms
SQ1-05PHONG KONG D Room for domestic helper
SQ1-05EHUNGARY D VCR
SQ1-05FHUNGARY D Car
SQ1-05GHUNGARY D Your own TV/VCR
SQ1-05HHUNGARY D CD player
SQ1-05IHUNGARY D Your own separate room
SQ1-05JHUNGARY D Internet access
SQ1-05KHUNGARY D Dishwasher
SQ1-05LHUNGARY D Educational software
SQ1-05MHUNGARY D Lexicon
SQ1-05N-PHUNGARY X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EINDIANA, US D Encyclopedia (as a CD or book)
SQ1-05FINDIANA, US D Playstation, GameCube, XBox or other TV game system
SQ1-05GINDIANA, US D DVD player
SQ1-05HINDIANA, US D Three or more cars, small trucks or sport utility vehicles
SQ1-05I-PINDIANA, US X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Radio
SQ1-05FIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Television
SQ1-05GIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Phone
SQ1-05HIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Car
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SQ1-05IIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Mobile phone
SQ1-05JIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Video
SQ1-05KIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Camera
SQ1-05LIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Washing machine
SQ1-05M-PIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EITALY D Books other than school books
SQ1-05FITALY D Multimedial encyclopedia
SQ1-05GITALY D Your own room or place of study
SQ1-05HITALY D Your own television
SQ1-05IITALY D Washing machine
SQ1-05JITALY D Microwave oven
SQ1-05KITALY D Satellite dish
SQ1-05LITALY D Video camera
SQ1-05MITALY D Your own cell phone
SQ1-05NITALY D Air conditioner
SQ1-05OITALY D Anti-theft device
SQ1-05PITALY X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EJAPAN D Notebook
SQ1-05FJAPAN D Textbook
SQ1-05GJAPAN D Internet
SQ1-05HJAPAN D Triangle (set square)
SQ1-05IJAPAN D Compasses
SQ1-05JJAPAN D Microscope
SQ1-05KJAPAN D Telescope
SQ1-05LJAPAN D Terrestrial globe
SQ1-05MJAPAN D Animal guide
SQ1-05NJAPAN D Plant guide
SQ1-05OJAPAN D Magnifying glass
SQ1-05PJAPAN D Encyclopedia
SQ1-05ELATVIA D Encyclopedia
SQ1-05FLATVIA D Atlas or globe
SQ1-05GLATVIA D Daily newspaper
SQ1-05HLATVIA D Monthly journal
SQ1-05ILATVIA D Video recorder
SQ1-05JLATVIA D Audio tape recorder
SQ1-05KLATVIA D CD player
SQ1-05LLATVIA D Electronic game
SQ1-05MLATVIA D Walkman, discman
SQ1-05NLATVIA D Bicycle
SQ1-05OLATVIA D Car
SQ1-05PLATVIA D Your own room at home
SQ1-05ELITHUANIA D Encyclopedia
SQ1-05FLITHUANIA D Newspapers and magazines
SQ1-05G-PLITHUANIA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EMOLDOVA, REP. OF D TV
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SQ1-05FMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Video
SQ1-05GMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Camera
SQ1-05HMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Tape recorder
SQ1-05IMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Telephone
SQ1-05JMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Own room
SQ1-05KMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Bicycle
SQ1-05LMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Car
SQ1-05MMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Pet
SQ1-05N-PMOLDOVA, REP. OF X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EMOROCCO D Geometric tools
SQ1-05FMOROCCO D Internet access
SQ1-05GMOROCCO D Games
SQ1-05HMOROCCO D Access to educational TV channels
SQ1-05I-PMOROCCO X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05E-PNETHERLANDS X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05ENEW ZEALAND D Television
SQ1-05FNEW ZEALAND D Musical instruments (eg. piano, guitar)
SQ1-05GNEW ZEALAND D CD player
SQ1-05HNEW ZEALAND D Video camera
SQ1-05INEW ZEALAND D Cell phone
SQ1-05JNEW ZEALAND D Clothes dryer
SQ1-05KNEW ZEALAND D Dish washer
SQ1-05LNEW ZEALAND D Two bathrooms
SQ1-05MNEW ZEALAND D Second car
SQ1-05NNEW ZEALAND D Video games (e.g. Playstation)
SQ1-05ONEW ZEALAND D Educational computer software (e.g. Encarta-Microsoft encyclopedia)
SQ1-05PNEW ZEALAND X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05ENORWAY D Encyclopedia
SQ1-05FNORWAY D Atlas
SQ1-05GNORWAY D Globe
SQ1-05HNORWAY D Binoculars
SQ1-05INORWAY D Aquarium
SQ1-05JNORWAY D Piano
SQ1-05KNORWAY D Cottage and/or cabin cruiser
SQ1-05LNORWAY D Video recorder
SQ1-05MNORWAY D Video camera
SQ1-05NNORWAY D More than one TV
SQ1-05ONORWAY D More than one bathroom
SQ1-05PNORWAY D More than one car
SQ1-05EONTARIO, CANADA D Computer with Internet access
SQ1-05F-PONTARIO, CANADA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EPHILIPPINES D Encyclopedia
SQ1-05FPHILIPPINES D Radio
SQ1-05GPHILIPPINES D Television (without cable)
SQ1-05HPHILIPPINES D Cable TV
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SQ1-05IPHILIPPINES D VHS/VCD/DVD
SQ1-05JPHILIPPINES D Cell phone
SQ1-05KPHILIPPINES D E-mail/Internet
SQ1-05L-PPHILIPPINES X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EQUEBEC, CANADA D Computer with Internet access
SQ1-05F-PQUEBEC, CANADA X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05ERUSSIAN FED. D Videorecorder
SQ1-05FRUSSIAN FED. D Videocamera
SQ1-05GRUSSIAN FED. D Mobile phone (personally yours)
SQ1-05HRUSSIAN FED. D TV set (two or more)
SQ1-05IRUSSIAN FED. D Dishwasher
SQ1-05JRUSSIAN FED. D Piano
SQ1-05KRUSSIAN FED. D Car (one or more)
SQ1-05LRUSSIAN FED. D Your private room
SQ1-05MRUSSIAN FED. D Country cottage (with two or more floors)
SQ1-05NRUSSIAN FED. D Musical instruments
SQ1-05ORUSSIAN FED. D Items of art (pictures, antiques etc.)
SQ1-05PRUSSIAN FED. D Fiction
SQ1-05ESCOTLAND D Own bedroom
SQ1-05FSCOTLAND D Mobile phone
SQ1-05GSCOTLAND D Encyclopedia (book or CD-ROM)
SQ1-05H-PSCOTLAND X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05ESINGAPORE D Microwave/oven
SQ1-05FSINGAPORE D Car
SQ1-05GSINGAPORE D Air conditioner
SQ1-05HSINGAPORE D Piano/organ/violin
SQ1-05ISINGAPORE D Domestic help (e.g. maid)
SQ1-05JSINGAPORE D Internet
SQ1-05K-PSINGAPORE X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05ESLOVENIA D Own room
SQ1-05FSLOVENIA D Own mobile phone
SQ1-05GSLOVENIA D Gameboy, Playstation or similar
SQ1-05HSLOVENIA D Own skis, rollerblades or snowboard
SQ1-05ISLOVENIA D Dictionary of Slovene language
SQ1-05JSLOVENIA D More than one TV
SQ1-05KSLOVENIA D More than one car
SQ1-05LSLOVENIA D Dishwasher
SQ1-05MSLOVENIA D Dryer
SQ1-05NSLOVENIA D Video camera
SQ1-05OSLOVENIA D Daily newspaper
SQ1-05PSLOVENIA D At least once a year, I go on a vacation with my parents, to a place outside my hometown (seaside, spa, skiing, mountains)
SQ1-05ETUNISIA D Geometric materials
SQ1-05FTUNISIA D Library
SQ1-05GTUNISIA D Internet access
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SQ1-05HTUNISIA D Didactic materials
SQ1-05ITUNISIA D Didactic games
SQ1-05JTUNISIA D Audiovisual materials
SQ1-05KTUNISIA D Games
SQ1-05LTUNISIA D Drawing materials
SQ1-05MTUNISIA D Educational channel
SQ1-05NTUNISIA D Television
SQ1-05OTUNISIA D Video
SQ1-05PTUNISIA D Telephone
SQ1-05EUNITED STATES D Encyclopedia (as a CD or book)
SQ1-05FUNITED STATES D Playstation, GameCube, XBox or other TV game system
SQ1-05GUNITED STATES D DVD player
SQ1-05HUNITED STATES D Three or more cars, small trucks or sport utility vehicles
SQ1-05I-PUNITED STATES X Option not administered or data not available
SQ1-05EYEMEN D Geometric drawing tools
SQ1-05FYEMEN D Educational aids like CDs and geometric boards
SQ1-05GYEMEN D TV
SQ1-05HYEMEN D Educational videotapes
SQ1-05IYEMEN D Telephone
SQ1-05JYEMEN D Educational channels (satellite)
SQ1-05KYEMEN D Internet
SQ1-05LYEMEN D Art drawing tools
SQ1-05MYEMEN D Music instruments
SQ1-05NYEMEN D Sport tools
SQ1-05OYEMEN D Home is connected with the electricity circuit
SQ1-05PYEMEN D Home is connected with the fresh water circuit
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SQ1-07A-J
Question:
How often do you do these things in your mathematics lessons? A: I practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing without using a calculatorB: I work on fractions and decimalsC: I measure things in the classroom and around the schoolD: I make tables, charts, or graphsE: I learn about shapes such as circles, triangles, and rectanglesF: I work with other students in small groupsG: I explain my answersH: I listen to the teacher talkI: I work problems on my ownJ: I use a calculator 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ASBMHASM, ASBMHWFD, ASBMHMCL, ASBMHTCG, ASBMHCTR, ASBMHWSG, ASBMHEXP, ASBMHLTT, ASBMHWPO, ASBMHCAL
SQ1-07A-JRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
SQ1-09A-H
Question:
In school, how often do you do these things? A: I watch the teacher do a science experimentB: I design or plan a science experiment or investigationC: I do a science experiment or investigationD: I work with other students in a small group on a science experiment or investigationE: I write or give an explanation for something I am studying in scienceF: I look at something like the weather or a plant growing and write down what I seeG: I listen to the teacher talkH: I work problems on my own 1 = At least once a week 2 = Once or twice a month 3 = A few times a year 4 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ASBSWATE, ASBSHPEX, ASBSDSEI, ASBSHWGX, ASBSWESS, ASBSLWPS, ASBSHLTT, ASBSHWPX
SQ1-09A-HRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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SQ1-10BA-BF
Question:
Where do you use a computer? A: At homeB: At schoolC: At a libraryD: At a friend's homeE: At an Internet caféF: Elsewhere 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ASBGCHOM, ASBGCSCH, ASBGCLIB, ASBGCFRH, ASBGCCAF, ASBGCELS
SQ1-10BELITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
SQ1-10BFLITHUANIA D Elsewhere / At parent's working place
SQ1-12A-E
Question:
In school, did any of these things happen during the last month? A: Something of mine was stolenB: I was hit or hurt by other student(s) (for example, shoving, hitting, kicking)C: I was made to do things I didn't want to do by other studentsD: I was made fun of or called namesE: I was left out of activities by other students 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ASBGSTOL, ASBGHURT, ASBGMADE, ASBGMFUN, ASBGLEFT
SQ1-12A-EINDIANA, US X Question not administered or data not available
SQ1-12ENETHERLANDS D I was left out of playing games by other students.
SQ1-12A-EUNITED STATES X Question not administered or data not available
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SQ1-13A-H
Question:
On a normal school day, how much time do you spend before or after school doing each of these things? A: I watch television and videosB: I play computer gamesC: I play or talk with friendsD: I do jobs at homeE: I play sportsF: I read a book for enjoyment; G: I use the InternetH: I do homework 1 = No time 2 = Less than 1 hour 3 = 1 - 2 hours 4 = More than 2 but less than 4 hours 5 = 4 or more hours
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ASBGWATV, ASBGPLCG, ASBGPLFD, ASBGJOHM, ASBGPLSP, ASBGREBO, ASBGUSIN, ASBGDOHW
SQ1-13DNETHERLANDS D I do jobs (washing the dishes and taking care of pets) at home.
SQ1-18A-B
Question:
A: Was your mother (or stepmother or female guardian) born in <country>? B: Was your father (or stepfather or male guardian) born in <country>? 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ASBGMBRN, ASBGFBRN
SQ1-18AAUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Australia2 = Another country
SQ1-18BAUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Australia2 = Another country
SQ1-18ANEW ZEALAND D Stem of the question changed: In what country were you and your parents (or stepparents or guardians) born?a) Mother (or stepmother or female guardian)Nationally defined options: 1 = New Zealand2 = Another country
SQ1-18BNEW ZEALAND D Stem of the question changed: In what country were you and your parents (or stepparents or guardians) born?b) Father (or stepfather or male guardian) Nationally defined options: 1 = New Zealand2 = Another country
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SQ1-19A-B
Question:
A: Were you born in <country>? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: If you were not born in <country>, how old were you when you came to <country>? 1 = Older than 5 years old 2 = 1 to 5 years old 3 = Younger than 1 year old
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ASBGBORN, ASBGBRNC
SQ1-19AAUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Australia2 = Another country
SQ1-19BINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Older than 5 years old2 = 1 to 5 years old3 = Younger than 1 year old
SQ1-19ANEW ZEALAND D Asked in national question 18c:In what country were you and your parents (or stepparents or guardians) born?c) YouNationally defined options: 1 = New Zealand2 = Another country
SQ1-19BPHILIPPINES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Older than 5 years old2 = 1 to 5 years old3 = Younger than 1 year old
SQ1-19BUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Older than 5 years old2 = 1 to 5 years old3 = Younger than 1 year old
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ITLANG
Question:
LANGUAGE OF TEST
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ITLANG
ITLANGARMENIA D 1 = Armenian
ITLANGAUSTRALIA D 1 = English
ITLANGBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D 1 = Dutch
ITLANGCHINESE TAIPEI D 1 = Mandarin (Chinese)
ITLANGCYPRUS D 1 = Greek
ITLANGENGLAND D 1 = English
ITLANGHONG KONG D 1 = Chinese
ITLANGHUNGARY D 1 = Hungarian
ITLANGINDIANA, US D 1 = English
ITLANGIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D 1 = Farsi
ITLANGITALY D 1 = Italian
ITLANGJAPAN D 1 = Japanese
ITLANGLATVIA D 1 = Latvian2 = Russian
ITLANGLITHUANIA D 1 = Lithuanian
ITLANGMOLDOVA, REP. OF D 1 = Moldavian2 = Russian
ITLANGMOROCCO D 1 = Arabic
ITLANGNETHERLANDS D 1 = Dutch
ITLANGNEW ZEALAND D 1 = English2 = Maori
ITLANGNORWAY D 1 = Norwegian
ITLANGONTARIO, CANADA D 1 = English2 = French
ITLANGPHILIPPINES D 1 = English
ITLANGQUEBEC, CANADA D 1 = English2 = French
ITLANGRUSSIAN FED. D 1 = Russian
ITLANGSCOTLAND D 1 = English
ITLANGSINGAPORE D 1 = English
ITLANGSLOVENIA D 1 = Slovene
ITLANGTUNISIA D 1 = Arabic
ITLANGUNITED STATES D 1 = English
ITLANGYEMEN D 1 = Arabic
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Section 7: Fourth Grade - Teacher Questionnaire
TQ1-03
Question:
By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBGTAUT
TQ1-03INDIANA, US D Stem of the question changed: By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether? Do not include teaching as a substitute or student teacher.3A = Number of years you have taught full time3B= Number of years you have taught part timeNational options recoded to fit international question: Calculated number of years taught full time plus number of years taught part time
TQ1-03UNITED STATES D Stem of the question changed: By the end of this school year, how many years will you have been teaching altogether? Do not include teaching as a substitute or student teacher.3A = Number of years you have taught full time3B= Number of years you have taught part timeNational options recoded to fit international question: Calculated number of years taught full time plus number of years taught part time
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TQ1-04
Question:
What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?1 = Did not complete <ISCED 3>2 = Finished <ISCED 3>3 = Finished <ISCED 4B>4 = Finished <ISCED 5B>5 = Finished <ISCED 5A, first degree>6 = Finished <ISCED 5A, second degree> or higher
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBGFEDC
TQ1-04ARMENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Secondary general education (10 years) / Uncompleted higher education3 = Preliminary professional education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Higher education6 = Higher professional education or higher
TQ1-04AUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school or apprenticeship3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = TAFE or College diploma or certificate5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Post graduate Diploma / Finished Master's degree or higher
TQ1-04BELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "College education" (Finished ISCED 5B)
TQ1-04CHINESE TAIPEI D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete senior high school, vocational school or equivalent 2 = Teacher school, senior high school, vocational school3 = Vocational high school4 = College/junior college of technology5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQ1-04CYPRUS D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete lyceum2 = Lyceum3 = Two-year college4 = Polytechnic5 = University6 = University second degree or Master's degree
TQ1-04ENGLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete A level2 = A level or equivalent3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Bachelor's degree or teaching certificate6 = Master's degree or higher
TQ1-04HONG KONG D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary shool3 = Finished secondary and vocational training4 = Secondary education and completed certificate, diploma or Associate's degree5 = Bachelor's degree or equivalent6 = Master's degree or higher
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TQ1-04HUNGARY D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Accredited post secondary vocational program certificate5 = College education6 = University education
TQ1-04INDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete high school2 = High school3 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school (e.g. cosmetology, welding)4 = Associate's degree (AA) in a vocational/technical program5 = Academic Associate's or Bachelor's degree6 = Academic Master's degree, post graduate certificate program (e.g. teaching) or first professional degree (e.g. law, medicine, dentistry) / Doctorate (PhD or EdD)
TQ1-04IRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Diploma (high school)3 = Finished 2 years after diploma4 = Finished technical training (3-4 years)5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Master of Arts or Science degree or higher (upper level)
TQ1-04ITALY D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Upper secondary school diploma or certificate for passing final examination of upper secondary school3 = Post secondary vocational training course4 = Vocational or technical program of higher education level5 = Bachelor's degree6 = Second degree or research degree or higher
TQ1-04JAPAN D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete upper secondary school2 = Upper secondary school3 = Junior college4 = Vocational course of college5 = University6 = Master's degree or higher (Graduate School)
TQ1-04LATVIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Secondary or vocational school / Uncompleted higher education3 = Technical or vocational school after secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree)6 = PhD
TQ1-04LITHUANIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Some post-secondary education but not university (some college)4 = Option not administered or data not available 5 = Four-year studies or Bachelor's degree6 = Five-year studies, Master`s degree or PhD
TQ1-04MOLDOVA, REP. OF D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete upper secondary education2 = Upper secondary education / Incomplete tertiary education3 = College4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Tertiary education6 = Master's degree or PhD
TQ1-04MOROCCO D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary education3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = General university diploma (2-year post secondary)5 = First university degree (Bachelor's degree)6 = Post graduate diploma (2 years after Bachelor's degree or Master's degree)
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TQ1-04NETHERLANDS D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary general education or secondary vocational education2 = Secondary general education or secondary vocational education3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Higher vocational education5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = University (Master's degree or PhD)
TQ1-04NEW ZEALAND D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = I do not have a teritary entry qualification (e.g. UE or Bursary)2 = Teritary entry qualification (e.g. UE or Bursary)3 = Trade, national, or tertiary certificate (e.g. NZCS Level 3-5)4 = National diploma (e.g. National Diploma in Science L5-6), Diploma (e.g. Diploma of Teaching - Primary)5 = Bachelor's degree 6 = Bachelor's honours degree, post graduate diploma (e.g. Dip. ORS), Master's degree / PhD
TQ1-04NORWAY D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Primary and lower secondary2 = Upper secondary3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Teacher college5 = Candidate's exam lower degree with pedagogy from university6 = Candidate's exam higher degree with pedagogy from university
TQ1-04ONTARIO, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary2 = Secondary3 = Some post secondary education4 = Have a college degree or completed some university courses5 = BA or equivalent6 = MA or PhD
TQ1-04PHILIPPINES D Nationally defined options:1 = Did not complete secondary education 2 = Secondary education (high school)3 = Vocational/technical program (1-2 years)4 = Vocational/technical program (4 years)5 = Academic Bachelor's degree6 = Master's degree or higher
TQ1-04QUEBEC, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete secondary2 = Secondary3 = Some post secondary education4 = Have a college degree or completed some university courses5 = BA or equivalent6 = MA or PhD
TQ1-04RUSSIAN FED. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary education2 = Secondary general education3 = Secondary professional education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Higher education, 4 years (Bachelor's)6 = Higher education, 5-6 years (Master's) / Second higher education or PhD
TQ1-04SCOTLAND D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Did not complete Highers2 = Highers or equivalent3 = Option not administered or data not available 4 = Option not administered or data not available 5 = University degree or teaching certificate6 = Postgraduate degree or higher
TQ1-04SINGAPORE D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete JC, PreU, Polytechnic education2 = JC, PreU, Polytechnic education3 = Non-graduate teacher education4 = University education (vocational/technical)5 = University education (academic/professional)6 = Post graduate education (Master's degree or PhD)
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TQ1-04SLOVENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not finish secondary school2 = Secondary school3 = Vocational courses after secondary education4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Two years university studies6 = Four years university studies/ Master's degree or PhD
TQ1-04TUNISIA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Did not complete Baccalaureate2 = Baccalaureate3 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of vocational training4 = Baccalaureate plus 2 years of university studies (DUEL, primary school teacher diploma, etc.)5 = Baccalaureate plus 4 years of university studies (BA/BS)6 = Doctorate, Baccalaureate plus 6 years of university studies or higher
TQ1-04UNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete high school2 = High school3 = Vocational/technical certificate after high school (e.g. cosmetology, welding)4 = Associate's degree (AA) in a vocational/technical program5 = Academic Associate's or Bachelor's degree6 = Academic Master's degree, post graduate certificate program (e.g. teaching) or first professional degree (e.g. law, medicine, dentistry) / Doctorate (PhD or EdD)
TQ1-04YEMEN D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Did not complete secondary school2 = Completed secondary school3 = Diploma for teachers (system 3) / Two years after secondary school certificate (professional education) / Diploma for teachers after secondary4 = Diploma from educational faculty (2 years)5 = University6 = Post university - Master's degree or Doctorate
TQ1-05
Question:
How many years of <pre-service teacher training> did you have? Please round to the nearest whole number.1 = 0 years2 = 1 year3 = 2 years4 = 3 years5 = 4 years6 = 5 years7 = More than 5 years
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBGYTTR
TQ1-05BELGIUM (FLEMISH) X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-05HUNGARY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-05ITALY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-05LITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-05NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
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TQ1-06AA-AE
Question:
During your <post-secondary> education, what was your major or main area(s) of study? A: Education <Primary/Elementary>B: Education - SecondaryC: MathematicsD: ScienceE: Other 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBGPSEP, ATBGPSES, ATBMPSMA, ATBSPSSC, ATBGPSOT
TQ1-06AAARMENIA D Education - Primary
TQ1-06AAAUSTRALIA D Education - Primary
TQ1-06AABELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Education - Pedagogy (to teach grades 1 - 6)
TQ1-06AACHINESE TAIPEI D Education - Primary
TQ1-06AACYPRUS D Educational studies - Primary education
TQ1-06AAENGLAND D Education - Primary
TQ1-06AAHONG KONG D Education - Primary
TQ1-06AA,AC-ADHUNGARY X Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-06AAINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06ABINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06ACINDIANA, US D Asked in national question part DNational options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06ADINDIANA, US D Asked in national question part ENational options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06AEINDIANA, US D Asked in national question part C and part F(Education - Other / Other)National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06ABIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Educational sciences
TQ1-06AAITALY D Education - Primary
TQ1-06AAJAPAN D Education - Elementary school
TQ1-06AALATVIA D Education - Primary and elementary
TQ1-06AAMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Education - Pedagogy
TQ1-06AAMOROCCO D Education - Primary
TQ1-06AC-AENETHERLANDS X Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-06AANEW ZEALAND D Teacher education training (primary)
TQ1-06AA-AENORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-06AAONTARIO, CANADA D Education - Elementary
TQ1-06AAQUEBEC, CANADA D Education – Elementary
TQ1-06AARUSSIAN FED. D Education - Primary
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TQ1-06AASCOTLAND D Education - Primary
TQ1-06AASINGAPORE D Education - Primary
TQ1-06AASLOVENIA D Education - Elementary
TQ1-06AATUNISIA D Education - Primary/Basic
TQ1-06AAUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06ABUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06ACUNITED STATES D Asked in national question part DNational options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06ADUNITED STATES D Asked in national question part ENational options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06AEUNITED STATES D Asked in national question part C and part F(Education - Other / Other)National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Major / Minor2 = No
TQ1-06AAYEMEN D Education - Primary
TQ1-06BA-BD
Question:
If your major or main area of study was education, did you have a <specialization> in any of the following? A: MathematicsB: ScienceC: Language/readingD: Other subject 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMEDMA, ATBSEDSC, ATBGEDLR, ATBGEDOT
TQ1-06BA-BDITALY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-06BA-BDNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-06BCRUSSIAN FED. D Russian language/reading
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TQ1-07A-F
Question:
What requirements did you have to satisfy in order to become a teacher at <grade 4>? A: Complete <ISCED 5A, first degree>B: Complete a probationary periodC: Complete a minimum number of education coursesD: Complete a minimum number of mathematics coursesE: Complete a minimum number of science coursesF: Pass a licensing examination 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBGRB5A, ATBGRBPP, ATBGRBEC, ATBMRBMC, ATBSRBSC, ATBGRBLE
TQ1-07AARMENIA D Higher education
TQ1-07AAUSTRALIA D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07ABELGIUM (FLEMISH) D College degree; gang punched to "Yes"
TQ1-07BBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "No"
TQ1-07CBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "No"
TQ1-07DBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "No"
TQ1-07EBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "No"
TQ1-07FBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "No"
TQ1-07ACHINESE TAIPEI D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07ACYPRUS D University degree
TQ1-07A-FENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-07AHONG KONG D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07AHUNGARY D College/university
TQ1-07B,FHUNGARY X Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-07AINDIANA, US D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07AIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07AITALY D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07BITALY D To teach some years
TQ1-07AJAPAN D University
TQ1-07ALATVIA D Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree)
TQ1-07FLATVIA X Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-07A-FLITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-07AMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Tertiary education
TQ1-07AMOROCCO D Post Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07B-FMOROCCO X Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-07A-FNETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-07ANEW ZEALAND D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07A-FNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-07AONTARIO, CANADA D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07APHILIPPINES D Academic Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07AQUEBEC, CANADA D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07ARUSSIAN FED. D Finish university
TQ1-07B-FRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQ1-07A-FSCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-07ASINGAPORE D University education
TQ1-07FSINGAPORE D Gang punched to "No"
TQ1-07ASLOVENIA D University
TQ1-07ATUNISIA D BA/BS (Baccalaureate plus 4 years of university studies)
TQ1-07AUNITED STATES D Bachelor's degree
TQ1-07AYEMEN D First university degree
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TQ1-08A-B
Question:
A: Do you have a teaching license or certificate? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: What type of license or certificate do you hold? 1 = <Full certificate> 2 = <Provisional certificate> 3 = <Emergency certificate> 4 = Other
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBGTLCE, ATBGTELC
TQ1-08BARMENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Diploma of higher education / Diploma of preliminary professional education2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQ1-08AAUSTRALIA D Stem of the question changed:Do you have a teaching registration or approval to teach from a government education department?
TQ1-08BAUSTRALIA D Stem of the question changed:What type of registration do you hold?Nationally defined options: 1 = Full registration/approval2 = Provisional registration/approval3 = Emergency registration/approval4 = Other
TQ1-08ABELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "Yes"
TQ1-08BBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Full certificate / Provisional certificate / Emergency certificate2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQ1-08BCHINESE TAIPEI D Nationally defined options:1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQ1-08A-BCYPRUS X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08A-BENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08BHONG KONG D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Registered teacher2 = Permitted teacher3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQ1-08A-BHUNGARY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08BINDIANA, US D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate / Probationary certificate2 = Provisional or other type given to persons who are still participating in what the state calls "alternative certification program" / Temporary certificate3 = Emergency certificate or waiver4 = Option not administered or data not available
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TQ1-08BIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Certificate from a university (special teacher studies and training) / Certificate from a teacher training center2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQ1-08BITALY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08BJAPAN D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQ1-08A-BLATVIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08ALITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: What is your qualification category?National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Teacher / Senior teacher / Teacher methodologist / Expert teacher 2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-08BLITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08BMOLDOVA, REP. OF D Nationally defined options:1 = Higher education2 = Secondary vocational education3 = Secondary education (Bachelor's)4 = Other
TQ1-08BMOROCCO X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08A-BNETHERLANDS X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08BNEW ZEALAND D National options recoded to international categories:1 = Full registration / Registration subject to confirmation2 = Provisional registration3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other (e.g. limited authority)
TQ1-08BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08BONTARIO, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQ1-08BPHILIPPINES D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Philippine Board Examination for Teachers (PBET) / Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Other
TQ1-08BQUEBEC, CANADA D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate4 = Other
TQ1-08BRUSSIAN FED. D Nationally defined options: 1 = Diploma2 = Provisional certificate3 = Emergency certificate for a short period of time4 = Other
TQ1-08A-BSCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-08BSINGAPORE D Gang punched to "Full certificate"
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TQ1-08BSLOVENIA D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Full certificate for a subject you are teaching2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Certificate for a subject other than a subject you are teaching / Uncompleted certificate (still studying)4 = Other
TQ1-08BTUNISIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Equivalent of the end of the second cycle of university studies (4 years) / Equivalent of the end of the first cycle of university studies (2 years)2 = Option not administered or data not available 3 = Less than the above4 = Other
TQ1-08BUNITED STATES D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Regular or standard state certificate or advanced professional certificate / Probationary certificate2 = Provisional or other type given to persons who are still participating in what the state calls "alternative certification program" / Temporary certificate3 = Emergency certificate or waiver4 = Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-08BYEMEN D Nationally defined options: 1 = Full certificate2 = General certificate or specific certificate3 = Qualified for teaching4 = Other
TQ1-09A-H
Question:
How would you characterize each of the following within your school? A: Teachers' job satisfactionB: Teachers' understanding of the school's curricular goalsC: Teachers' degree of success in implementing the school's curriculumD: Teachers' expectations for student achievementE: Parental support for student achievementF: Parental involvement in school activitiesG: Students' regard for school propertyH: Students' desire to do well in school 1 = Very high 2 = High 3 = Medium 4 = Low 5 = Very low
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBGCHTS, ATBGCHTU, ATBGCHTC, ATBGCHES, ATBGCHPS, ATBGCHPI, ATBGCHSR, ATBGCHSD
TQ1-09HYEMEN X Option not administered or data not available
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TQ1-12AA-AD
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach these number topics at the <fourth> grade? A: Adding, subtracting, multiplying and/or dividing with whole numbersB: Fractions (parts of a whole or a collection, location on a number line)C: Fractions or decimals represented by words, numbers, or modelsD: Adding and subtracting with decimals 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMRT01, ATBMRT02, ATBMRT03, ATBMRT04
TQ1-12AA-ADENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-12AA-ADLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-12AA-ADRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-12BA-BC
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach these Patterns, Equations, and Relationships topics at the <fourth> grade? A: Patterns or numbers or shapes (extending sequences and finding missing terms)B: Simple EquationsC: Finding a rule for a relationship given some pairs of numbers 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMRT05, ATBMRT06, ATBMRT07
TQ1-12BA-BCENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-12BA-BCLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-12BA-BCRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQ1-12CA-CB
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach these Measurement topics at the <fourth> grade? A: Recognizing and selecting appropriate units to measure length, weight, time, and temperatureB: Estimating and measuring length, area, volume, weight, and time 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMRT08, ATBMRT09
TQ1-12CA-CBENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-12CA-CBLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-12CA-CBRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-12DA-DD
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach these Geometry topics at the <fourth> grade? A: Familiar two and three dimensional shapes and their propertiesB: Congruent triangles (I.e., same shape and size)C: Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapesD: Translation, reflection, and rotation (<shifts, flips, and turns> of shapes) 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMRT10, ATBMRT11, ATBMRT12, ATBMRT13
TQ1-12DDCYPRUS X Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-12DA-DDENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-12DA-DDLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-12DA-DDRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
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TQ1-12EA-EC
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both mathematics content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach these Data topics at the <fourth> grade? A: Recognizing what various numbers, symbols, and points mean in data displaysB: Displaying data using tables, pictographs, and bar graphsC: Drawing conclusions from data displays 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMRT14, ATBMRT15, ATBMRT16
TQ1-12EA-ECENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-12EA-ECLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-12EA-ECRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-14A-B
Question:
A: How many students are in the TIMSS class for mathematics?B: How many students in Question 14A are in the <fourth grade>?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMSTUD, ATBMSTDQ
TQ1-14BHONG KONG X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-14AITALY D Stem of the question s changed:How many students are there in the TIMSS class?
TQ1-14BITALY D Stem of the question is changed:How many students are there in the TIMSS class?
TQ1-14BLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-14ANORWAY D Stem of the question changed: How many students are there in the TIMSS class?
TQ1-14BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-14BPHILIPPINES X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-14ARUSSIAN FED. D Stem of the question is changed:How many students are in the TIMSS class?
TQ1-14BRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 15
TQ1-16A-B
Question:
A: Do you use a textbook(s) in teaching mathematics to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: How do you use a textbook(s) in teaching mathematics to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class? 1 = As the primary basis for my lessons 2 = As a supplementary resource
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMTBTC, ATBMTXBU
TQ1-16ALITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: Please indicate the percentage of how you use the following teaching materials in teaching math to TIMSS class?a) Textbook1 b) Textbook2 National options recoded to fit international question.
TQ1-16BLITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: Please indicate the percentage of how you use the following teaching materials in teaching math to TIMSS class?a) Textbook1 b) Textbook2National options recoded to fit international question.
TQ1-16ASINGAPORE D Gang punched to "Yes"
TQ1-18
Question:
Are the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class permitted to use calculators during mathematics lessons?1 = Yes, with unrestricted use2 = Yes, with restricted use3 = No, calculators are not permitted
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMCAML
TQ1-18YEMEN X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 16
TQ1-19
Question:
How many <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class have calculators available to use during mathematics lessons?1 = All2 = Most3 = About half4 = Some5 = None
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMHSHC
TQ1-19YEMEN X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-21
Question:
How often are the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class permitted to use calculators during tests or examinations?1 = Always2 = Sometimes3 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMCATE
TQ1-21IRAN, ISLAMIC REP. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-22A-B
Question:
A: Do the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class have computers available to use during their mathematics lessons?B: Do any of the computers have access to the Internet? 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMCOMA, ATBMINTA
TQ1-22A-BYEMEN X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 17
TQ1-24A-H
Question:
In teaching mathematics to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class, how often do you usually ask them to do the following? A: Practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing without using a calculatorB: Work on fractions and decimalsC: Measure things in the classroom and around the schoolD: Make tables, charts, or graphsE: Learn about shapes such as circles, triangles, rectangles, and cubesF: Write equations for word problemsG: Work together in small groupsH: Explain their answers 1 = Every or almost every lesson 2 = About half the lessons 3 = Some lessons 4 = Never
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMASPC, ATBMASWF, ATBMASMS, ATBMASMG, ATBMASLC, ATBMASWP, ATBMASSG, ATBMASEA
TQ1-24FMOROCCO X Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-24A-ERUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-25A-F
Question:
By the end of this school year, approximately what percentage of teaching time will you have spent during this school year on each of the following mathematics content areas for the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class? A: Number (includes computation with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals)B: Patterns, equations, and relationships (includes sequences of numbers or shapes, simple equations, and finding rules)C: Measurement (includes recognizing units and using tools)D: Geometry (includes two-and three-dimensional shapes)E: Data (includes reading, making, and interpreting tables and graphs)F: Other
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMTTNU, ATBMTTPA, ATBMTTME, ATBMTTGE, ATBMTTDA, ATBMCOTH
TQ1-25A-FENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-25A-FLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-25A-FRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-25A-FSCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 18
TQ1-26AA-AL
Question:
When have the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class been taught each of the following Number topics? A: Whole numbers including place value and orderingB: Represent whole numbers using words, diagrams, or symbolsC: Properties of whole numbers such as odd and even, multiples, or factorsD: Computation with whole numbersE: Estimation with whole numbersF: Fractions (parts of a whole or a collection, location on a number line)G: Equivalent fractionsH: Compare and order fractionsI: Fractions or decimals represented by words, numbers, or modelsJ: Adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominatorK: Adding and subtracting with decimals (tenths and/or hundredths)L: Simple proportional reasoning 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMTA01, ATBMTA02, ATBMTA03, ATBMTA04, ATBMTA05, ATBMTA06, ATBMTA07, ATBMTA08, ATBMTA09, ATBMTA10, ATBMTA11, ATBMTA12
TQ1-26AA-ALLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-26AA-ALRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-26BA-BF
Question:
When have the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class been taught each of the following Patterns, Equations, and Relationships topics? A: Patterns or numbers or shapes (extending sequences and finding missing terms)B: Equality using equations, areas, volumes, masses/weightsC: Missing number in an equation (e.g., if 17+___=29, what number would go in the blank to make the equation true?)D: Simple equationsE: Pairs of numbers following a given rule (e.g., multiply the first number by 3 and add 2 to get the second number)F: Finding a rule for a relationship given some pairs of numbers 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMTA13, ATBMTA14, ATBMTA15, ATBMTA16, ATBMTA17, ATBMTA18
TQ1-26BA-BFLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-26BA-BFRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 19
TQ1-26CA-CF
Question:
When have the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class been taught each of the following Measurement topics? A: Non-standard units to measure length, area, volume, and time (e.g., paper clips for length, tiles for area, sugar cubes for volume)B: Standard units to measure length, area, mass/weight, angle, and time (e.g., kilometers for car trips, centimeters for human height)C: Conversion factors between standard units (e.g., hours to minutes, grams to kilograms)D: Instruments to measure length, weight, time, and temperature in problem situations (e.g., rulers and scales)E: Calculating areas and perimeters of squaresF: Estimating length, area, volume, weight, and time 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMTA19, ATBMTA20, ATBMTA21, ATBMTA22, ATBMTA23, ATBMTA24
TQ1-26CA-CFLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-26CA-CFRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-26CFYEMEN X Option not administered or data not available
TQ1-26DA-DK
Question:
When have the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class been taught each of the following Geometry topics? A: Angles greater than, equal to, or less than a right angle (or 90 degrees)B: Parallel and perpendicular linesC: Familiar two-and three-dimensional shapes and their propertiesD: Congruent triangles (I.e., same shape and size)E: Similar triangles (I.e., same shape and different size)F: Points in a planeG: Relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapesH: Informal coordinate systemsI: Symmetry about a lineJ: Two-dimensional symmetrical figuresK: Translation, reflection, and rotation (<shifts, flips, and turns> of shapes) 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMTA25, ATBMTA26, ATBMTA27, ATBMTA28, ATBMTA29, ATBMTA30, ATBMTA31, ATBMTA32, ATBMTA33, ATBMTA34, ATBMTA35
TQ1-26DA-DKLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-26DHMOROCCO X Option not administered or dat anot available
TQ1-26DA-DKRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-26DKYEMEN X Option not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 20
TQ1-26EA-EG
Question:
When have the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class been taught each of the following Data topics? A: Recognizing what various numbers, symbols, and points mean in data displaysB: Organizing a set of data by one characteristic (e.g., height, color, age, shape)C: Reading data directly from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, and pie chartsD: Displaying data using tables, pictographs, and bar graphsE: Comparing and matching different representations of the same dataF: Characteristics of related data sets (e.g., given data or representations of data on student heights in two classes, identify the class with the shortest/tallest person); G: Drawing conclusions from data displays 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBMTA36, ATBMTA37, ATBMTA38, ATBMTA39, ATBMTA40, ATBMTA41, ATBMTA42
TQ1-26EA-EGLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-26EA-EGRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-30AA-AF
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both science content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach these Life Science topics at the <fourth grade>? A: Major body structures and their functions in humans and other organisms (plant and animals)B: Reproduction and development in plants and animals (passing on of general characteristics; life cycles of familiar organisms)C: Physical features, behavior, and survival of organisms living in different environmentsD: Relationships in a living community (e.g., simple food chains, predator/prey relationships)E: Changes in environments (effects of human activity, pollution and its prevention)F: Human health (e.g., transmission/prevention of communicable diseases, signs of health/illness, diet, exercise) 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSRT01, ATBSRT02, ATBSRT03, ATBSRT04, ATBSRT05, ATBSRT06
TQ1-30AA-AFENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-30AA-AFLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-30AA-AFRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 21
TQ1-30BA-BG
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both science content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach these Physical Science topics at the <fourth grade>? A: Classification of objects/materials based on physical properties (e.g., mass, shape, volume, color, hardness, texture, heat/electrical conductivity, magnetic attraction)B: Forming and separating mixturesC: Chemical and physical changes (e.g., decaying of animal/plant matter, burning, rusting)D: States of matter (solids, liquids, gases) and differences in their physical properties (shape, volume), including changes in state of water by heating and cooling (melting, freezing, boiling)E: Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., wind, sun, electricity, burning fuel, water wheel, food)F: Common uses of electricity and electrical circuitsG: Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSRT07, ATBSRT08, ATBSRT09, ATBSRT10, ATBSRT11, ATBSRT12, ATBSRT13
TQ1-30BA-BGENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-30BCHUNGARY X Question not administered or data not available.
TQ1-30BA-BGLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-30BA-BGRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-30CA-CF
Question:
Considering your training and experience in both science content and instruction, how ready do you feel you are to teach these Earth Science topics at the <fourth grade>? A: Features of Earth's landscape (e.g., mountains, plains, rivers, deserts)B: Water on Earth (location, types, and movement)C: Air (composition, proof of its existence, uses, and importance for supporting life)D: Common features of the Earth's landscape (e.g., mountains, plains, rivers, deserts and relationship to human use (e.g., farming, irrigation, land development) at the <fourth> grade)E: Fossils of animals and plants (age, formation)F: Earth's solar system (planets, sun, moon) 1 = Very ready 2 = Ready 3 = Not ready
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSRT14, ATBSRT15, ATBSRT16, ATBSRT17, ATBSRT18, ATBSRT19
TQ1-30CA-CFENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-30CA-CFLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-30CA-CFRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 22
TQ1-32A-B
Question:
A: How many students are in the TIMSS class for science?B: How many students in the TIMSS class for science are in the <fourth grade>?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSSTUD, ATBSSTDQ
TQ1-32BHONG KONG X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-32A-BITALY D Stem of the question is changed:How many students are there in the TIMSS class?
TQ1-32A-BLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-32ALITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: How many students are there in the TIMSS class?
TQ1-32BLITHUANIA X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-32ANORWAY D Stem of the question changed: How many students are there in the TIMSS class?
TQ1-32BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-32BPHILIPPINES X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-32ARUSSIAN FED. D Stem of the question is changed:How many students are in the TIMSS class?
TQ1-32BRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-33
Question:
Is science taught mainly as a separate subject (I.e., not integrated with other subjects) to the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class?1 = Yes2 = NoA: If yes, how many minutes per week do you teach science to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class?B: If no, please estimate the number of minutes per week that you spend on science topics with the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class.
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSSSBJ, ATBSYMWT, ATBSNMWT
TQ1-33BELGIUM (FLEMISH) D Gang punched to "No"
TQ1-33BIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-33NORWAY D Gang punch to "Yes"
TQ1-33BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 23
TQ1-34A-B
Question:
A: Do you use a textbook(s) in teaching science to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: How do you use a textbook(s) in teaching science to the <fourth-grade> students in the TIMSS class? 1 = As the primary basis for my lessons 2 = As a supplementary resource
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSTBTC, ATBSTXBU
TQ1-34ALITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: Please indicate the percentage of how you use the following teaching materials in teaching science to TIMSS class?Textbook1 Textbook2 National options recoded to fit international question.
TQ1-34BLITHUANIA D Stem of the question changed: Please indicate the percentage of how you use the following teaching materials in teaching science to TIMSS class?Textbook1 Textbook2 National options recoded to fit international question.
TQ1-34ASINGAPORE D Gang punched to "Yes"
TQ1-38A-D
Question:
By the end of this school year, approximately what percentage of teaching time will you have spent during this school year on each of the following science content areas for the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class? A: Life science (includes characteristics and cycles of living things, environmental science, and human health)B: Physical science (includes topics in physics and chemistryC: Earth science (includes Earth's physical features, natural resources, weather, and solar system)D: Other
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSPTLS, ATBSPTPS, ATBSPTES, ATBSCOTH
TQ1-38A-DENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-38A-DSCOTLAND X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 24
TQ1-39AA-AJ
Question:
When have the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class been taught each of the following Life Science topics? A: Types, characteristics, and classification of living thingsB: Major body structures and their function in humans and other organisms (plants and animals)C: Bodily actions in response to outside conditions (e.g., heat, cold danger) and activities (e.g., exercise)?D: The general steps in the life cycle of familiar organisims (e.g., humans, insects, frogs, plants)E: Plant and animal reproduction (passing on of general characteristics)F: Physical features, behavior, and survival of plants and animals in different environmentsG: Relationships in a living community (e.g., simple food chains using common plants and animals and predator/prey relationships)H: Changes in environments (effects of human activity, pollution and its prevention)I: Ways that common communicable diseases (e.g., colds, influenza) are transmitted; signs, prevention, and treatment of illnessJ: Ways of maintaining good health, including diet and exercise 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSTA01, ATBSTA02, ATBSTA03, ATBSTA04, ATBSTA05, ATBSTA06, ATBSTA07, ATBSTA08, ATBSTA09, ATBSTA10
TQ1-39AA-AJLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-39AA-AJRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TQ1-39BA-BM
Question:
When have the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class been taught each of the following Physical Science topics? A: Classification of objects and materials based on physical propertiesB: Properties and uses of metalsC: Forming and separating mixturesD: Properties and uses of waterE: Chemical and physical changes (e.g., decaying of animal/plant matter, burning, rusting)F: States of matter (solids, liquids and gases) and differences in their physical properties in terms of shape and volumeG: Changes in state of water by heating and cooling (melting, freezing, boiling)H: Common energy sources/forms and their practical uses (e.g., wind, sun, electricity, burning fuel, water wheel, food)I: Heat flow and temperatureJ: Common sources of light and related phenomena (e.g., formation of rainbows and shadows, visibility of objects, mirrors, colors)K: Common uses of electricity and electrical circuitsL: Magnets (north and south poles, magnetic attraction and repulsion)M: Forces that cause objects to move (e.g., gravity, push/pull forces) 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSTA11, ATBSTA12, ATBSTA13, ATBSTA14, ATBSTA15, ATBSTA16, ATBSTA17, ATBSTA18, ATBSTA19, ATBSTA20, ATBSTA21, ATBSTA22, ATBSTA23
TQ1-39BA-BMLATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-39BA-BMRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 25
TQ1-39CA-CI
Question:
When have the <fourth grade> students in the TIMSS class been taught each of the following Earth Science topic? A: Rocks, minerals, sand, and soilB: Water on earth (location, types, and movement)C: Air (composition, proof of its existence, uses, and importance for supporting life)D: Common features of the Earth's landscape (e.g., mountains, plains, rivers, deserts) and relationship to human use (e.g., farming, irrigation, land development)E: Use and conservation of Earth's natural resourcesF: Earth's water cycle (water flowing in rivers from mountains to sea, cloud formation and precipitation)G: Weather conditions from day to day or over the seasonsH: Fossils of animals and plants (age, formation)I: Earth's solar system (planets, sun, moon) 1 = Mostly taught before this year 2 = Mostly taught this year 3 = Not yet taught or just introduced
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ATBSTA24, ATBSTA25, ATBSTA26, ATBSTA27, ATBSTA28, ATBSTA29, ATBSTA30, ATBSTA31, ATBSTA32
TQ1-39CA-CILATVIA D Data available only for Latvian questionnaires
TQ1-39CA-CIRUSSIAN FED. X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 26
ITCOURSE
Question:
TYPE OF COURSE
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ITCOURSE
ITCOURSEARMENIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEAUSTRALIA D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEBELGIUM (FLEMISH) D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSECHINESE TAIPEI D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSECYPRUS D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEENGLAND D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEHONG KONG D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSEHUNGARY D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEINDIANA, US D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEITALY D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEJAPAN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSELATVIA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science
ITCOURSELITHUANIA D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEMOLDOVA, REP. OF D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEMOROCCO D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSENETHERLANDS D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSENEW ZEALAND D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Integrated Mathematics and Science
ITCOURSENORWAY D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEONTARIO, CANADA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEPHILIPPINES D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEQUEBEC, CANADA D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSERUSSIAN FED. D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSESCOTLAND D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 27
ITCOURSESINGAPORE D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Integrated Mathematics and Science
ITCOURSESLOVENIA D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSETUNISIA D 7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEUNITED STATES D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
ITCOURSEYEMEN D 1 = Mathematics6 = Integrated Science7 = Mathematics and Integrated Science
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of Teacher Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 7 - 28
Section 8: Fourth Grade - School Questionnaire
SCQ1-01A-B
Question:
What are the lowest and highest grade levels in your school? A: Lowest GradeB: Highest Grade 1 = Kindergarten 2 = 1 3 = 2 4 = 3 5 = 4 6 = 5 7 = 6 8 = 7 9 = 8 10 = 9 11 = 10 12 = 11 13 = 12 14 = 13
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGLOWG, ACBGHIGG
SCQ1-01A-BCHINESE TAIPEI D National options recoded to fit international categories1 = Kindergarten2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 = 1214 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ1-01A-BLITHUANIA D National options recoded to fit international categories1 = Kindergarten2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 = 1214 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ1-01ANETHERLANDS D Gang punched to "Kindergarten"
SCQ1-01BNETHERLANDS D Gang punched to "Grade 6"
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 8 - 1
SCQ1-01ANEW ZEALAND D Stem of the question changed:Is your school a...National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Full primary (Years 0/1 - 8) / Contributing (Years 0/1 - 6) / Composite Area (Years 0/1 - 13)2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Option not administered or data not available7 = Option not administered or data not available8 = Option not administered or data not available9 = Option not administered or data not available10 = Option not administered or data not available11 = Option not administered or data not available12 = Option not administered or data not available13 = Option not administered or data not available14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ1-01BNEW ZEALAND D Stem of the question changed:Is your school a...National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Option not administered or data not available2 = Option not administered or data not available3 = Option not administered or data not available4 = Option not administered or data not available5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = Contributing (Years 0/1 - 6)7 = Option not administered or data not available8 = Full primary (Years 0/1 - 8)9 = Option not administered or data not available10 = Option not administered or data not available11 = Option not administered or data not available12 = Option not administered or data not available13 = Composite/Area (Years 0/1 - 13)14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ1-01A-BNORWAY D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = Option not administered or data not available 2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = Option not administered or data not available 13 = Option not administered or data not available14 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ1-01A-BONTARIO, CANADA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Kindergarten (junior and/or senior)2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 = 1214 = Option not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 8 - 2
SCQ1-01A-BQUEBEC, CANADA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = Kindergarten (junior and/or senior)2 = 13 = 24 = 35 = 46 = 57 = 68 = 79 = 810 = 911 = 1012 = 1113 = 1214 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ1-03
Question:
How many people live in the city, town, or area where your school is located?1 = More than 500,000 people2 = 100,001 to 500,000 people3 = 50,001 to 100,000 people4 = 15,001 to 50,000 people5 = 3,001 to 15,000 people6 = Fewer than 3,000 people
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGCOMU
SCQ1-03AUSTRALIA D National options recoded to fit international categories: 1 = More than 500,000 people2 = 100,000 to 500,000 people3 = 50,001 to 100,000 people4 = 15,001 to 50,000 people5 = 3,001 to 15,000 people6 = 1,001 to 3,000 people / Fewer than 1,000 people
SCQ1-03SINGAPORE D Gang punched to "More than 500,000 people"
SCQ1-06AA-AB
Question:
Approximately what percentage of students in your school have the following background? A: Come from economically disadvantaged homesB: Come from economically affluent homes 1 = 0 to 10% 2 = 11 to 25% 3 = 26 to 50% 4 = More than 50%
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGSBED, ACBGSBEA
SCQ1-06AA-ABNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 8 - 3
SCQ1-10A-E
Question:
Does your school expect parents to do the following? A: Attend special events (e.g., science fair, concert, sporting events)B: Raise funds for the schoolC: Volunteer for school projects, programs, and tripsD: Ensure that their child completes his/her homeworkE: Serve on school committees (e.g., select school personnel, review school finances) 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGEPSE, ACBGEPRF, ACBGEPVO, ACBGEPCH, ACBGEPSC
SCQ1-10A-EENGLAND X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ1-10A-ESCOTLAND D Stem of the question changed:Do the parents of children in your school do the following?
SCQ1-11A
Question:
How many days per year is your school open for instruction for <fourth grade> students?
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGDYSO
SCQ1-11ALITHUANIA D Gang punch to "195 school days"
SCQ1-11ANORWAY D Gang punch to "190"
SCQ1-11ASINGAPORE D Gang punched to "188"
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 8 - 4
SCQ1-11BA-BB
Question:
How many instructional days are there in the school week (typical calendar week from Monday through Sunday) for <fourth-grade> students? A: Number of FULL days (over 4 hours)B: Number of HALF days (4 hours or less) 1 = 1 day 2 = 2 days 3 = 3 days 4 = 4 days 5 = 5 days 6 = 6 days 7 = None
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGDWFU, ACBGDWHA
SCQ1-11BALITHUANIA D Gang punch to "5 days"
SCQ1-11BBLITHUANIA D Gang punch to "None"
SCQ1-11BA-BBMOROCCO D Gang punch to 4 full instructional days and 2 half instructional days
SCQ1-11BANETHERLANDS D Gang punched to "4 days"
SCQ1-11BBNETHERLANDS D Gang punched to "1 day"
SCQ1-11BANORWAY D Gang punch to "5 days"
SCQ1-11BBNORWAY D Gang punch to "None"
SCQ1-11BASINGAPORE D Gang punched to "5 days"
SCQ1-11BBSINGAPORE D Gang punched to "1 day"
SCQ1-11C
Question:
To the nearest half-hour, what is the total instructional time in a typical full day (excluding lunch breaks, study hall, and after school activities) for <fourth-grade> students?1 = 4 hours or less2 = 4.5 hours3 = 5 hours4 = 5.5 hours5 = 6 hours6 = 6.5 hours or more
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGTITD
SCQ1-11CIRAN, ISLAMIC REP. A Stem of the question changed:To the nearest half-hour, what is the total instructional time in a typical full day (exclduing lunch breaks, praying, and after-school activities) for students?
SCQ1-11CNETHERLANDS D Gang punched to "5.5 hours"
SCQ1-11CNORWAY D Gang punch to "4.5 hours"
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 8 - 5
SCQ1-12
Question:
How does your school organize mathematics instruction for <fourth-grade> students with different levels of ability?1 = Students study the same mathematics curriculum2 = Students study the same mathemtics curriculum, but at different levels of difficulty3 = Students study different mathematics curricula according to their ability levels
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBMODLA
SCQ1-12ENGLAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = Children are taught in mixed ability classes2 = Classes are formed by ability3 = Children study only some attainment targets
SCQ1-12NEW ZEALAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = All Year 5 students study at the same level of the mathematics curriculum2 = Year 5 students study the same mathematics curriculum, but at at different levels3 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ1-12NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ1-12SCOTLAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = Children are taught in mixed ability classes2 = Classes are formed by ability3 = Children study only some attainment targets
SCQ1-13
Question:
Are <fourth grade> students in your school grouped by ability within their mathematics lessons?1 = Yes2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBMGAMC
SCQ1-13NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ1-14A-B
Question:
Does your school do any of the following for students in the <fourth grade>? A: Offer enrichment mathematicsB: Offer remedial mathematics 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBMSOEM, ACBMSORM
SCQ1-14A-BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 8 - 6
SCQ1-15
Question:
How does your school organize science instruction for <fourth-grade> students with different levels of ability?1 = Students study the same science curriculum2 = Students study the same science curriculum, but at different levels of difficulty3 = Students study different science curricula according to their ability levels
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBSODLA
SCQ1-15ENGLAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = Children are taught in mixed ability classes2 = Classes are formed by ability3 = Children study only some attainment targets
SCQ1-15NEW ZEALAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = All Year 5 students study at the same level of the science curriculum2 = Year 5 students study the same science curriculum, but at different levels3 = Option not administered or data not available
SCQ1-15NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ1-15SCOTLAND D Nationally defined options: 1 = Children are taught in mixed ability classes2 = Classes are formed by ability3 = Children study only some attainment targets
SCQ1-16
Question:
Are <fourth grade> students in your school grouped by ability within their science lessons?1 = Yes2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBSGASC
SCQ1-16NORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ1-17A-B
Question:
Does your school do any of the following for students in the <fourth grade>? A: Offer enrichment scienceB: Offer remedial science 1 = Yes 2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBSSOES, ACBSSORS
SCQ1-17A-BNORWAY X Question not administered or data not available
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 8 - 7
SCQ1-18
Question:
How difficult was it to fill <fourth-grade> teaching vacancies for this school year?1 = Were no vacancies in this subject2 = Easy to fill vacancies3 = Somewhat difficult4 = Very difficult
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGFTVY
SCQ1-18ITALY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ1-19
Question:
Does your school currently use any incentives (e.g., pay, housing, signing bonus) to recruit or retain <fourth-grade> teachers?1 = Yes2 = No
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGBONS
SCQ1-19ITALY X Question not administered or data not available
SCQ1-25A-B
Question:
A: Is anyone available to help your teachers use information and communication technology for teaching and learning? 1 = Yes 2 = NoB: Which of the following statements best describes the person at this school who helps teachers use information and communication technology for teaching and learning? 1 = A full time school level coordinator (who has no other job responsibility) 2 = A library media specialist who also serves as computer coordinator 3 = A teacher who also has the titla of this type of coordination 4 = A teacher who provides leadership informally to other teachers 5 = A district-level coordinator 6 = The principal or another school administrator 7 = Other person
Item IDCountry Code Documentation
Variable Name(s): ACBGHTTE, ACBGPHTE
SCQ1-25BNETHERLANDS D National options recoded to fit international categories:1 = A full-time school level coordinator (who has no other job responsibility)2 = A library media specialist who also serves as computer coordinator3 = A teacher who also has the title of this type of coordinator4 = A teacher who provides leadership informally to other teachers5 = Option not administered or data not available6 = The principal or another school administrator7 = Other person
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideNational Adaptations of School Questionnaire - Fourth Grade Section 8 - 8
Section 9: Fourth Grade - Sampling Stratification Information
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1ARMENIA 1Republic of Armenia Aragatsotn
1 2Republic of Armenia Ararat
1 3Republic of Armenia Armavir
1 4Republic of Armenia Gegharkunik
1 5Republic of Armenia Kotayk
1 6Republic of Armenia Lori
1 7Republic of Armenia Shirak
1 8Republic of Armenia Syunik
1 9Republic of Armenia Tavush
1 10Republic of Armenia Vayots Dzor
1 11Republic of Armenia Yerevan
AAUSTRALIA ANot Available Not Available
1BELGIUM (FLEMISH) 1Belgium Flemish Catholic Education
1 2Belgium Flemish Communal Education
1 3Belgium Flemish State Education
1CHINESE TAIPEI 1Chinese Taipei Region 1
1 2Chinese Taipei Region 2
1 3Chinese Taipei Region 3
1 4Chinese Taipei Region 4
1 5Chinese Taipei Region 5
1CYPRUS 1Nicosia Urban
1 2Nicosia Rural
2 1Larnaka Urban
2 2Larnaka Rural
3 1Limassol Urban
3 2Limassol Rural
4 1Pafos Urban
4 2Pafos Rural
1ENGLAND 1England Low Perf. - Primary
1 2England Low Perf. - Junior
1 3England Low Perf. - Middle
1 4England Low Perf. - Independent
1 5England Low/Mid Perf. - Primary
1 6England Low/Mid Perf. - Junior
1 7England Low/Mid Perf. - Middle
1 8England Low/Mid Perf. - Independent
1 9England Mid Perf. - Primary
1 10England Mid Perf. - Junior
1 11England Mid Perf. - Middle
1 12England Mid Perf. - Independent
1 13England Mid/High Perf. - Primary
1 14England Mid/High Perf. - Junior
1 15England Mid/High Perf. - Middle
1 16England Mid/High Perf. - Independent
1 17England High Perf. - Primary
1 18England High Perf. - Junior
1 19England High Perf. - Middle
1 20England High Perf. - Independent
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Fourth Grade Section 9 - 1
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1ENGLAND 21England Unknown Perf. - Primary
1 22England Unknown Perf. - Junior
1 23England Unknown Perf. - Middle
1 24England Unknown Perf. - Independent
1HONG KONG 1Hong Kong Single-sex - Aided - Morning
1 2Hong Kong Single-sex - Aided - Afternoon
1 3Hong Kong Single-sex - Aided - Whole Day
1 4Hong Kong Single-sex - Gov. & Private - Morning
1 5Hong Kong Single-sex - Gov. & Private - Afternoon
1 6Hong Kong Single-sex - Gov. & Private - Whole Day
1 7Hong Kong Mixed - Aided - Morning
1 8Hong Kong Mixed - Aided - Afternoon
1 9Hong Kong Mixed - Aided - Whole Day
1 10Hong Kong Mixed - Gov. & Private - Morning
1 11Hong Kong Mixed - Gov. & Private - Afternoon
1 12Hong Kong Mixed - Gov. & Private - Whole Day
1HUNGARY 1Gr. 4 only Baranya - County Seat
1 2Gr. 4 only Baranya - Towns
1 3Gr. 4 only Baranya - Villages
1 4Gr. 4 only Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - County Seat
1 5Gr. 4 only Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - Towns
1 6Gr. 4 only Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - Villages
1 7Gr. 4 only Bács-Kiskun - County Seat
1 8Gr. 4 only Bács-Kiskun - Towns
1 9Gr. 4 only Bács-Kiskun - Villages
1 10Gr. 4 only Békés - County Seat
1 11Gr. 4 only Békés - Towns
1 12Gr. 4 only Békés - Villages
1 13Gr. 4 only Csongrád - County Seat
1 14Gr. 4 only Csongrád - Towns
1 15Gr. 4 only Csongrád - Villages
1 16Gr. 4 only Fejér - County Seat
1 17Gr. 4 only Fejér - Towns
1 18Gr. 4 only Fejér - Villages
1 19Gr. 4 only Gyor-Moson-Sopron - County Seat
1 20Gr. 4 only Gyor-Moson-Sopron - Towns
1 21Gr. 4 only Gyor-Moson-Sopron - Villages
1 22Gr. 4 only Hajdú-Bihar - County Seat
1 23Gr. 4 only Hajdú-Bihar - Towns
1 24Gr. 4 only Hajdú-Bihar - Villages
1 25Gr. 4 only Heves - County Seat
1 26Gr. 4 only Heves - Towns
1 27Gr. 4 only Heves - Villages
1 28Gr. 4 only Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - County Seat
1 29Gr. 4 only Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - Towns
1 30Gr. 4 only Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - Villages
1 31Gr. 4 only Komárom-Esztergom - Towns
1 32Gr. 4 only Komárom-Esztergom - Villages
1 33Gr. 4 only Nógrád - Towns
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Fourth Grade Section 9 - 2
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1HUNGARY 34Gr. 4 only Nógrád - Villages
1 35Gr. 4 only Pest - Towns
1 36Gr. 4 only Pest - Villages
1 37Gr. 4 only Somogy - County Seat
1 38Gr. 4 only Somogy - Towns
1 39Gr. 4 only Somogy - Villages
1 40Gr. 4 only Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - Towns
1 41Gr. 4 only Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - Villages
1 42Gr. 4 only Tolna - Towns
1 43Gr. 4 only Tolna - Villages
1 44Gr. 4 only Vas - County Seat
1 45Gr. 4 only Vas - Towns
1 46Gr. 4 only Vas - Villages
1 47Gr. 4 only Veszprém - County Seat
1 48Gr. 4 only Veszprém - Towns
1 49Gr. 4 only Veszprém - Villages
1 50Gr. 4 only Zala - Towns
1 51Gr. 4 only Zala - Villages
1 52Gr. 4 only Fováros - Budapest
3 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Baranya - County Seat
3 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Baranya - Towns
3 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Baranya - Villages
3 4Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - County Seat
3 5Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - Towns
3 6Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - Villages
3 7Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Bács-Kiskun - County Seat
3 8Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Bács-Kiskun - Towns
3 9Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Bács-Kiskun - Villages
3 10Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Békés - County Seat
3 11Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Békés - Towns
3 12Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Békés - Villages
3 13Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Csongrád - County Seat
3 14Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Csongrád - Towns
3 15Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Csongrád - Villages
3 16Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Fejér - County Seat
3 17Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Fejér - Towns
3 18Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Fejér - Villages
3 19Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Gyor-Moson-Sopron - County Seat
3 20Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Gyor-Moson-Sopron - Towns
3 21Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Gyor-Moson-Sopron - Villages
3 22Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Hajdú-Bihar - County Seat
3 23Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Hajdú-Bihar - Towns
3 24Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Hajdú-Bihar - Villages
3 25Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Heves - County Seat
3 26Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Heves - Towns
3 27Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Heves - Villages
3 28Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - County Seat
3 29Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - Towns
3 30Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - Villages
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Fourth Grade Section 9 - 3
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
3HUNGARY 31Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Komárom-Esztergom - County Seat
3 32Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Komárom-Esztergom - Towns
3 33Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Komárom-Esztergom - Villages
3 34Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Nógrád - County Seat
3 35Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Nógrád - Towns
3 36Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Nógrád - Villages
3 37Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Pest - Towns
3 38Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Pest - Villages
3 39Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Somogy - County Seat
3 40Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Somogy - Towns
3 41Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Somogy - Villages
3 42Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - County Seat
3 43Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - Towns
3 44Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - Villages
3 45Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Tolna - County Seat
3 46Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Tolna - Towns
3 47Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Tolna - Villages
3 48Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Vas - County Seat
3 49Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Vas - Towns
3 50Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Vas - Villages
3 51Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Veszprém - County Seat
3 52Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Veszprém - Towns
3 53Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Veszprém - Villages
3 54Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Zala - County Seat
3 55Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Zala - Towns
3 56Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Zala - Villages
3 57Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Fováros - Budapest
1INDIANA, US 1Private Urbanization Level 1 - Low Minority
1 2Private Urbanization Level 1 - High Minority
1 3Private Urbanization Level 2 - Low Minority
1 4Private Urbanization Level 2 - High Minority
1 5Private Urbanization Level 3 - Low Minority
1 6Private Urbanization Level 3 - High Minority
1 7Private Urbanization Level 4 - Low Minority
1 8Private Urbanization Level 4 - High Minority
1 9Private Urbanization Level 5 - Low Minority
1 10Private Urbanization Level 5 - High Minority
1 11Private Urbanization Level 6 - Low Minority
1 12Private Urbanization Level 6 - High Minority
1 13Private Urbanization Level 7 - Low Minority
1 14Private Urbanization Level 7 - High Minority
1 15Private Urbanization Level 8 - Low Minority
1 16Private Urbanization Level 8 - High Minority
2 1Public Urbanization Level 1 - Low Minority
2 2Public Urbanization Level 1 - High Minority
2 3Public Urbanization Level 2 - Low Minority
2 4Public Urbanization Level 2 - High Minority
2 5Public Urbanization Level 3 - Low Minority
2 6Public Urbanization Level 3 - High Minority
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Fourth Grade Section 9 - 4
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2INDIANA, US 7Public Urbanization Level 4 - Low Minority
2 8Public Urbanization Level 4 - High Minority
2 9Public Urbanization Level 5 - Low Minority
2 10Public Urbanization Level 5 - High Minority
2 11Public Urbanization Level 6 - Low Minority
2 12Public Urbanization Level 6 - High Minority
2 13Public Urbanization Level 7 - Low Minority
2 14Public Urbanization Level 7 - High Minority
2 15Public Urbanization Level 8 - Low Minority
2 16Public Urbanization Level 8 - High Minority
1IRAN, ISLAMIC REP. 1Small - Public All
2 1Small - Private All
3 1Large - Public All
4 1Large - Private All
1ITALY 1Italy Val d'Aosta - Capital Town
1 2Italy Val d'Aosta - Other Towns
1 3Italy Piemonte - Capital Town
1 4Italy Piemonte - Other Towns
1 5Italy Liguria - Capital Town
1 6Italy Liguria - Other Towns
1 7Italy Lombardia - Capital Town
1 8Italy Lombardia - Other Towns
1 9Italy Trentino-Alto-Adige - Capital Town
1 10Italy Trentino-Alto-Adige - Other Towns
1 11Italy Veneto - Capital Town
1 12Italy Veneto - Other Towns
1 13Italy Friuli-Venezia-Giulia - Capital Town
1 14Italy Friuli-Venezia-Giulia - Other Towns
1 15Italy Emilia Romagna - Capital Town
1 16Italy Emilia Romagna - Other Towns
1 17Italy Toscana - Capital Town
1 18Italy Toscana - Other Towns
1 19Italy Umbria - Capital Town
1 20Italy Umbria - Other Towns
1 21Italy Marche - Capital Town
1 22Italy Marche - Other Towns
1 23Italy Lazio - Capital Town
1 24Italy Lazio - Other Towns
1 25Italy Abruzzo - Capital Town
1 26Italy Abruzzo - Other Towns
1 27Italy Molise - Capital Town
1 28Italy Molise - Other Towns
1 29Italy Campania - Capital Town
1 30Italy Campania - Other Towns
1 31Italy Puglia - Capital Town
1 32Italy Puglia - Other Towns
1 33Italy Basilicata - Capital Town
1 34Italy Basilicata - Other Towns
1 35Italy Calabria - Capital Town
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Fourth Grade Section 9 - 5
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1ITALY 36Italy Calabria - Other Towns
1 37Italy Sicilia - Capital Town
1 38Italy Sicilia - Other Towns
1 39Italy Sardegna - Capital Town
1 40Italy Sardegna - Other Towns
1JAPAN 1Big City All
2 1City All
3 1Non-City All
1LATVIA 1Gr. 4 only Latvian - Rural
1 2Gr. 4 only Latvian - Urban
1 3Gr. 4 only Mixed - Rural
1 4Gr. 4 only Mixed - Urban
1 5Gr. 4 only Russian - Rural
1 6Gr. 4 only Russian - Urban
3 1Gr. 4 & 8 - Very Large Latvian - Urban
3 2Gr. 4 & 8 - Very Large Mixed - Urban
3 3Gr. 4 & 8 - Very Large Russian - Urban
4 1Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Latvian - Rural
4 2Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Latvian - Urban
4 3Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Mixed - Rural
4 4Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Mixed - Urban
4 5Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Russian - Rural
4 6Gr. 4 & 8 - Large Russian - Urban
1LITHUANIA 1Lithuanian - Gr. 4 only Basic
1 2Lithuanian - Gr. 4 only Primary
1 3Lithuanian - Gr. 4 only Secondary
3 1Lithuanian - Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Basic
3 2Lithuanian - Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Secondary
1MOLDOVA, REP. OF 1Gr. 4 only Urban
1 2Gr. 4 only Rural
3 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Other
3 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Gymnasium
3 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Lyceum- Mixed
3 4Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Lyceum- National
3 5Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Lyceum- Russian
3 6Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - General School - Mixed
3 7Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - General School - National
3 8Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - General School - Russian
3 9Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Other
3 10Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Gymnasium - Mixed
3 11Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Gymnasium - National
3 12Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Gymnasium - Russian
3 13Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Lyceum
3 14Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - General School - Mixed
3 15Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - General School - National
3 16Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - General School - Russian
1MOROCCO 1Gr. 4 only - Region Group 1 Private
1 2Gr. 4 only - Region Group 1 Rural - Public - Autonomous
1 3Gr. 4 only - Region Group 1 Rural - Public - Satellite
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Fourth Grade Section 9 - 6
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1MOROCCO 4Gr. 4 only - Region Group 1 Rural - Public - School Sector
1 5Gr. 4 only - Region Group 1 Urban - Public - Autonomous
1 6Gr. 4 only - Region Group 1 Urban - Public - Satellite
1 7Gr. 4 only - Region Group 1 Urban - Public - School Sector
2 1Gr. 4 only - Region Group 2 Private
2 2Gr. 4 only - Region Group 2 Rural - Public - Autonomous
2 3Gr. 4 only - Region Group 2 Rural - Public - Satellite
2 4Gr. 4 only - Region Group 2 Rural - Public - School Sector
2 5Gr. 4 only - Region Group 2 Urban - Public - Annex
2 6Gr. 4 only - Region Group 2 Urban - Public - Autonomous
2 7Gr. 4 only - Region Group 2 Urban - Public - Satellite
2 8Gr. 4 only - Region Group 2 Urban - Public - School Sector
3 1Gr. 4 only - Region Group 3 Private
3 2Gr. 4 only - Region Group 3 Rural - Public - Autonomous
3 3Gr. 4 only - Region Group 3 Rural - Public - Satellite
3 4Gr. 4 only - Region Group 3 Rural - Public - School Sector
3 5Gr. 4 only - Region Group 3 Urban - Public - Autonomous
3 6Gr. 4 only - Region Group 3 Urban - Public - Satellite
3 7Gr. 4 only - Region Group 3 Urban - Public - School Sector
4 1Gr. 4 only - Region Group 4 Private
4 2Gr. 4 only - Region Group 4 Rural - Public - Autonomous
4 3Gr. 4 only - Region Group 4 Rural - Public - Satellite
4 4Gr. 4 only - Region Group 4 Rural - Public - School Sector
4 5Gr. 4 only - Region Group 4 Urban - Public - Annex
4 6Gr. 4 only - Region Group 4 Urban - Public - Autonomous
4 7Gr. 4 only - Region Group 4 Urban - Public - Satellite
4 8Gr. 4 only - Region Group 4 Urban - Public - School Sector
5 1Gr. 4 only - Region Group 5 Private
5 2Gr. 4 only - Region Group 5 Rural - Public - Annex
5 3Gr. 4 only - Region Group 5 Rural - Public - Autonomous
5 4Gr. 4 only - Region Group 5 Rural - Public - Satellite
5 5Gr. 4 only - Region Group 5 Rural - Public - School Sector
5 6Gr. 4 only - Region Group 5 Urban - Public - Annex
5 7Gr. 4 only - Region Group 5 Urban - Public - Autonomous
5 8Gr. 4 only - Region Group 5 Urban - Public - Satellite
5 9Gr. 4 only - Region Group 5 Urban - Public - School Sector
6 1Gr. 4 only - Region Group 6 Private
6 2Gr. 4 only - Region Group 6 Rural - Public - Autonomous
6 3Gr. 4 only - Region Group 6 Rural - Public - Satellite
6 4Gr. 4 only - Region Group 6 Rural - Public - School Sector
6 5Gr. 4 only - Region Group 6 Urban - Public - Annex
6 6Gr. 4 only - Region Group 6 Urban - Public - Autonomous
6 7Gr. 4 only - Region Group 6 Urban - Public - Satellite
6 8Gr. 4 only - Region Group 6 Urban - Public - School Sector
7 1Gr. 4 only - Region Group 7 Private
7 2Gr. 4 only - Region Group 7 Rural - Public - Autonomous
7 3Gr. 4 only - Region Group 7 Rural - Public - Satellite
7 4Gr. 4 only - Region Group 7 Rural - Public - School Sector
7 5Gr. 4 only - Region Group 7 Urban - Public - Annex
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Fourth Grade Section 9 - 7
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
7MOROCCO 6Gr. 4 only - Region Group 7 Urban - Public - Autonomous
7 7Gr. 4 only - Region Group 7 Urban - Public - Satellite
7 8Gr. 4 only - Region Group 7 Urban - Public - School Sector
8 1Gr. 4 only - Region Group 8 Private
8 2Gr. 4 only - Region Group 8 Rural - Public - Autonomous
8 3Gr. 4 only - Region Group 8 Rural - Public - Satellite
8 4Gr. 4 only - Region Group 8 Rural - Public - School Sector
8 5Gr. 4 only - Region Group 8 Urban - Public - Annex
8 6Gr. 4 only - Region Group 8 Urban - Public - Autonomous
8 7Gr. 4 only - Region Group 8 Urban - Public - Satellite
8 8Gr. 4 only - Region Group 8 Urban - Public - School Sector
18 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Private
18 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Rural - Public
18 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Urban - Public
1NETHERLANDS 1Netherlands Low Mean Student Weight
1 2Netherlands Medium Mean Student Weight
1 3Netherlands High Mean Student Weight
ANEW ZEALAND ANot Available Not Available
1NORWAY 1Gr. 4 only & bokmål only All
3 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 & bokmål only All
4 1Gr. 4 only & other All
6 1Gr.4 & Gr. 8 & other All
1ONTARIO, CANADA 1Gr. 4 only - English Private Schools
1 2Gr. 4 only - English Public Schools
1 3Gr. 4 only - English Separate Schools
2 1Gr. 4 only - French Private Schools
2 2Gr. 4 only - French Public Schools
2 3Gr. 4 only - French Separate Schools
5 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Private Schools
5 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Public Schools
5 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Separate Schools
6 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Private Schools
6 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Public Schools
6 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Separate Schools
1PHILIPPINES 1Elementary - Public Region NCR
1 2Elementary - Public Region CAR
1 3Elementary - Public Region I
1 4Elementary - Public Region II
1 5Elementary - Public Region III
1 6Elementary - Public Region IV-A
1 7Elementary - Public Region IV-B
1 8Elementary - Public Region V
1 9Elementary - Public Region VI
1 10Elementary - Public Region VII
1 11Elementary - Public Region VIII
1 12Elementary - Public Region IX
1 13Elementary - Public Region X
1 14Elementary - Public Region XI
1 15Elementary - Public Region XII
TIMSS 2003 Database User GuideSampling Stratification Information - Fourth Grade Section 9 - 8
Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1PHILIPPINES 16Elementary - Public Region Caraga
2 1Elementary - Private Region NCR
2 2Elementary - Private Region CAR
2 3Elementary - Private Region I
2 4Elementary - Private Region II
2 5Elementary - Private Region III
2 6Elementary - Private Region IV-A
2 7Elementary - Private Region IV-B
2 8Elementary - Private Region V
2 9Elementary - Private Region VI
2 10Elementary - Private Region VII
2 11Elementary - Private Region VIII
2 12Elementary - Private Region IX
2 13Elementary - Private Region X
2 14Elementary - Private Region XI
2 15Elementary - Private Region XII
2 16Elementary - Private Region Caraga
1QUEBEC, CANADA 1Gr. 4 only - English Private
1 2Gr. 4 only - English Public
2 1Gr. 4 only - English & French Private
3 1Gr. 4 only - French Private
3 2Gr. 4 only - French Public
7 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Private
7 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - English Public
8 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Private
8 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 - French Public
ARUSSIAN FED. ANot Available Not Available
1SCOTLAND 1Gr. 4 only Low Perf. - Primary
1 2Gr. 4 only Low/Mid Perf. - Primary
1 3Gr. 4 only Mid Perf. - Primary
1 4Gr. 4 only Mid/High Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
1 5Gr. 4 only Mid/High Perf. - Primary
1 6Gr. 4 only High Perf. - Primary
1 7Gr. 4 only Unknown Perf. - Independent
4 1Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Low Perf. - Independent
4 2Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Mid Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
4 3Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Mid/High Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
4 4Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Mid/High Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
4 5Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 High Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
4 6Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 High Perf. - Comprehensive to 18
4 7Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 High Perf. - Independent
4 8Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 High Perf. - Other
4 9Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Unknown Perf. - Comprehensive to 16
4 10Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Unknown Perf. - Independent
4 11Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Unknown Perf. - Other
1SINGAPORE 1Singapore All
1SLOVENIA 1New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 1
1 2New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 2
1 3New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 3
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1SLOVENIA 4New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 4
1 5New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 8
1 6New System in Gr. 4 & Gr. 8 Region 9
2 1New System in Gr. 4 Region 1
2 2New System in Gr. 4 Region 2
2 3New System in Gr. 4 Region 3
2 4New System in Gr. 4 Region 4
2 5New System in Gr. 4 Region 5
2 6New System in Gr. 4 Region 6
2 7New System in Gr. 4 Region 8
2 8New System in Gr. 4 Region 9
3 1New System in Gr. 8 Region 1
3 2New System in Gr. 8 Region 2
3 3New System in Gr. 8 Region 4
3 4New System in Gr. 8 Region 8
3 5New System in Gr. 8 Region 9
4 1Old System - Very Large Region 1
4 2Old System - Very Large Region 5
5 1Old System - Large Region 1
5 2Old System - Large Region 2
5 3Old System - Large Region 3
5 4Old System - Large Region 4
5 5Old System - Large Region 5
5 6Old System - Large Region 6
5 7Old System - Large Region 8
5 8Old System - Large Region 9
1TUNISIA 1Tunisia Communal - TUNIS
1 2Tunisia Communal - ARIANA
1 3Tunisia Communal - BEN AROUS
1 4Tunisia Communal - ZAGHOUAN
1 5Tunisia Communal - MANNOUBA
1 6Tunisia Communal - BIZERTE
1 7Tunisia Communal - BEJA
1 8Tunisia Communal - JENDOUBA
1 9Tunisia Communal - EL KEF
1 10Tunisia Communal - SILIANA
1 11Tunisia Communal - KASSERINE
1 12Tunisia Communal - S.BOUZID
1 13Tunisia Communal - GAFSA
1 14Tunisia Communal - TOZEUR
1 15Tunisia Communal - KEBILLI
1 16Tunisia Communal - TATAOUINE
1 17Tunisia Communal - MEDENINE
1 18Tunisia Communal - GABES
1 19Tunisia Communal - SFAX
1 20Tunisia Communal - KAIROUAN
1 21Tunisia Communal - MAHDIA
1 22Tunisia Communal - MONASTIR
1 23Tunisia Communal - SOUSSE
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1TUNISIA 24Tunisia Communal - NABEUL
1 25Tunisia Non-communal - ARIANA
1 26Tunisia Non-communal - BEN AROUS
1 27Tunisia Non-communal - ZAGHOUAN
1 28Tunisia Non-communal - MANNOUBA
1 29Tunisia Non-communal - BIZERTE
1 30Tunisia Non-communal - BEJA
1 31Tunisia Non-communal - JENDOUBA
1 32Tunisia Non-communal - EL KEF
1 33Tunisia Non-communal - SILIANA
1 34Tunisia Non-communal - KASSERINE
1 35Tunisia Non-communal - S.BOUZID
1 36Tunisia Non-communal - GAFSA
1 37Tunisia Non-communal - TOZEUR
1 38Tunisia Non-communal - KEBILLI
1 39Tunisia Non-communal - TATAOUINE
1 40Tunisia Non-communal - MEDENINE
1 41Tunisia Non-communal - GABES
1 42Tunisia Non-communal - SFAX
1 43Tunisia Non-communal - KAIROUAN
1 44Tunisia Non-communal - MAHDIA
1 45Tunisia Non-communal - SOUSSE
1 46Tunisia Non-communal - NABEUL
1UNITED STATES 1High Poverty Public - North East - Large Central City - High Minority
1 2High Poverty Public - North East - Large Central City - Low Minority
1 3High Poverty Public - North East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
1 4High Poverty Public - North East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
1 5High Poverty Public - North East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
1 6High Poverty Public - North East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
1 7High Poverty Public - North East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
1 8High Poverty Public - North East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
1 9High Poverty Public - North East - Large Town - High Minority
1 10High Poverty Public - North East - Large Town - Low Minority
1 11High Poverty Public - North East - Small Town - Low Minority
1 12High Poverty Public - North East - Small Town - High Minority
1 13High Poverty Public - North East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
1 14High Poverty Public - North East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
1 15High Poverty Public - North East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
1 16High Poverty Public - North East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1UNITED STATES 17High Poverty Public - South East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
1 18High Poverty Public - South East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
1 19High Poverty Public - South East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
1 20High Poverty Public - South East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
1 21High Poverty Public - South East - Small Town - High Minority
1 22High Poverty Public - South East - Small Town - Low Minority
1 23High Poverty Public - South East - Large Town - Low Minority
1 24High Poverty Public - South East - Large Town - High Minority
1 25High Poverty Public - South East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
1 26High Poverty Public - South East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
1 27High Poverty Public - South East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
1 28High Poverty Public - South East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
1 29High Poverty Public - South East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
1 30High Poverty Public - South East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
1 31High Poverty Public - South East - Large Central City - Low Minority
1 32High Poverty Public - South East - Large Central City - High Minority
1 33High Poverty Public - Midwest - Large Central City - High Minority
1 34High Poverty Public - Midwest - Large Central City - Low Minority
1 35High Poverty Public - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
1 36High Poverty Public - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
1 37High Poverty Public - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
1 38High Poverty Public - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
1 39High Poverty Public - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
1 40High Poverty Public - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
1 41High Poverty Public - Midwest - Large Town - High Minority
1 42High Poverty Public - Midwest - Large Town - Low Minority
1 43High Poverty Public - Midwest - Small Town - Low Minority
1 44High Poverty Public - Midwest - Small Town - High Minority
1 45High Poverty Public - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
1 46High Poverty Public - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
1UNITED STATES 47High Poverty Public - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
1 48High Poverty Public - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
1 49High Poverty Public - West - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
1 50High Poverty Public - West - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
1 51High Poverty Public - West - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
1 52High Poverty Public - West - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
1 53High Poverty Public - West - Small Town - High Minority
1 54High Poverty Public - West - Small Town - Low Minority
1 55High Poverty Public - West - Large Town - Low Minority
1 56High Poverty Public - West - Large Town - High Minority
1 57High Poverty Public - West - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
1 58High Poverty Public - West - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
1 59High Poverty Public - West - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
1 60High Poverty Public - West - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
1 61High Poverty Public - West - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
1 62High Poverty Public - West - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
1 63High Poverty Public - West - Large Central City - Low Minority
1 64High Poverty Public - West - Large Central City - High Minority
2 1Low Poverty Public - North East - Large Central City - High Minority
2 2Low Poverty Public - North East - Large Central City - Low Minority
2 3Low Poverty Public - North East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
2 4Low Poverty Public - North East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
2 5Low Poverty Public - North East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
2 6Low Poverty Public - North East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
2 7Low Poverty Public - North East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
2 8Low Poverty Public - North East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
2 9Low Poverty Public - North East - Large Town - High Minority
2 10Low Poverty Public - North East - Large Town - Low Minority
2 11Low Poverty Public - North East - Small Town - Low Minority
2 12Low Poverty Public - North East - Small Town - High Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2UNITED STATES 13Low Poverty Public - North East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
2 14Low Poverty Public - North East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
2 15Low Poverty Public - North East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
2 16Low Poverty Public - North East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
2 17Low Poverty Public - South East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
2 18Low Poverty Public - South East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
2 19Low Poverty Public - South East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
2 20Low Poverty Public - South East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
2 21Low Poverty Public - South East - Small Town - High Minority
2 22Low Poverty Public - South East - Small Town - Low Minority
2 23Low Poverty Public - South East - Large Town - Low Minority
2 24Low Poverty Public - South East - Large Town - High Minority
2 25Low Poverty Public - South East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
2 26Low Poverty Public - South East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
2 27Low Poverty Public - South East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
2 28Low Poverty Public - South East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
2 29Low Poverty Public - South East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
2 30Low Poverty Public - South East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
2 31Low Poverty Public - South East - Large Central City - Low Minority
2 32Low Poverty Public - South East - Large Central City - High Minority
2 33Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Large Central City - High Minority
2 34Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Large Central City - Low Minority
2 35Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
2 36Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
2 37Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
2 38Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
2 39Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
2 40Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
2 41Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Large Town - High Minority
2 42Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Large Town - Low Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2UNITED STATES 43Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Small Town - Low Minority
2 44Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Small Town - High Minority
2 45Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
2 46Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
2 47Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
2 48Low Poverty Public - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
2 49Low Poverty Public - West - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
2 50Low Poverty Public - West - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
2 51Low Poverty Public - West - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
2 52Low Poverty Public - West - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
2 53Low Poverty Public - West - Small Town - High Minority
2 54Low Poverty Public - West - Small Town - Low Minority
2 55Low Poverty Public - West - Large Town - Low Minority
2 56Low Poverty Public - West - Large Town - High Minority
2 57Low Poverty Public - West - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
2 58Low Poverty Public - West - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
2 59Low Poverty Public - West - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
2 60Low Poverty Public - West - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
2 61Low Poverty Public - West - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
2 62Low Poverty Public - West - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
2 63Low Poverty Public - West - Large Central City - Low Minority
2 64Low Poverty Public - West - Large Central City - High Minority
2 65Low Poverty Private - West - Large Central City - High Minority
2 66Low Poverty Private - West - Large Central City - Low Minority
2 67Low Poverty Private - West - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
2 68Low Poverty Private - West - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
2 69Low Poverty Private - West - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
2 70Low Poverty Private - West - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
2 71Low Poverty Private - West - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
2 72Low Poverty Private - West - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2UNITED STATES 73Low Poverty Private - West - Large Town - High Minority
2 74Low Poverty Private - West - Large Town - Low Minority
2 75Low Poverty Private - West - Small Town - Low Minority
2 76Low Poverty Private - West - Small Town - High Minority
2 77Low Poverty Private - West - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
2 78Low Poverty Private - West - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
2 79Low Poverty Private - West - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
2 80Low Poverty Private - West - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
2 81Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
2 82Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
2 83Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
2 84Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
2 85Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Small Town - High Minority
2 86Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Small Town - Low Minority
2 87Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Large Town - Low Minority
2 88Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Large Town - High Minority
2 89Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
2 90Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
2 91Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
2 92Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
2 93Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
2 94Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
2 95Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Large Central City - Low Minority
2 96Low Poverty Private - Midwest - Large Central City - High Minority
2 97Low Poverty Private - South East - Large Central City - High Minority
2 98Low Poverty Private - South East - Large Central City - Low Minority
2 99Low Poverty Private - South East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
2 100Low Poverty Private - South East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
2 101Low Poverty Private - South East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
2 102Low Poverty Private - South East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2UNITED STATES 103Low Poverty Private - South East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
2 104Low Poverty Private - South East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
2 105Low Poverty Private - South East - Large Town - High Minority
2 106Low Poverty Private - South East - Large Town - Low Minority
2 107Low Poverty Private - South East - Small Town - Low Minority
2 108Low Poverty Private - South East - Small Town - High Minority
2 109Low Poverty Private - South East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
2 110Low Poverty Private - South East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
2 111Low Poverty Private - South East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
2 112Low Poverty Private - South East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
2 113Low Poverty Private - North East - Rural inside MSA - High Minority
2 114Low Poverty Private - North East - Rural inside MSA - Low Minority
2 115Low Poverty Private - North East - Rural outside MSA - Low Minority
2 116Low Poverty Private - North East - Rural outside MSA - High Minority
2 117Low Poverty Private - North East - Small Town - High Minority
2 118Low Poverty Private - North East - Small Town - Low Minority
2 119Low Poverty Private - North East - Large Town - Low Minority
2 120Low Poverty Private - North East - Large Town - High Minority
2 121Low Poverty Private - North East - Suburb of MCC - High Minority
2 122Low Poverty Private - North East - Suburb of MCC - Low Minority
2 123Low Poverty Private - North East - Suburb of LCC - Low Minority
2 124Low Poverty Private - North East - Suburb of LCC - High Minority
2 125Low Poverty Private - North East - Mid-size Central City - High Minority
2 126Low Poverty Private - North East - Mid-size Central City - Low Minority
2 127Low Poverty Private - North East - Large Central City - Low Minority
2 128Low Poverty Private - North East - Large Central City - High Minority
1YEMEN 1Urban Public - Girls
1 2Urban Public - Boys
1 3Urban Public - Mixed
1 4Urban Private - Girls
1 5Urban Private - Boys
1 6Urban Private - Mixed
1 7Urban National - Mixed
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Country IDSTRATIExplicit Stratum Label Implicit Stratum LabelIDSTRATE
2YEMEN 1Rural Public - Girls
2 2Rural Public - Boys
2 3Rural Public - Mixed
2 4Rural Private - Girls
2 5Rural Private - Boys
2 6Rural Private - Mixed
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