Dataset Documentation

05-06 LSC K-8 Science Teacher Questionnaire

Variables in file (251):
  1. PROJECT
  2. LSCID
  3. LITHO
  4. EXTRA
  5. Q1
  6. Q2A
  7. Q2B1
  8. Q2B2
  9. Q2B3
  10. Q2B4
  11. Q2B5
  12. LITHOP1
  13. Q3
  14. Q4A
  15. Q4B
  16. Q4C
  17. Q5
  18. Q6A
  19. Q6B
  20. Q6C
  21. Q6D
  22. Q6E
  23. Q6F
  24. Q6G
  25. Q6H
  26. Q6I
  27. Q6J
  28. Q7IA
  29. Q7IB
  30. Q7IC
  31. Q7ID
  32. Q7IE
  33. Q7IF
  34. Q7IG
  35. Q7IH
  36. Q7II
  37. Q7IJ
  38. Q7IK
  39. Q7IL
  40. Q7PA
  41. Q7PB
  42. Q7PC
  43. Q7PD
  44. Q7PE
  45. Q7PF
  46. Q7PG
  47. Q7PH
  48. Q7PI
  49. Q7PJ
  50. Q7PK
  51. Q7PL
  52. Q8A
  53. Q8B
  54. Q8C
  55. Q8D
  56. Q8E
  57. Q8F
  58. Q8G
  59. Q8H
  60. Q8I
  61. Q9A
  62. Q9B
  63. Q9C
  64. Q9D
  65. Q10A
  66. Q10B
  67. Q10C
  68. Q10D
  69. Q10E
  70. Q10F
  71. Q10G
  72. Q10H
  73. Q10I
  74. Q10J
  75. Q10K
  76. Q11A
  77. Q11B
  78. Q11C
  79. Q11D
  80. Q11E
  81. Q11F
  82. Q11G
  83. Q12A
  84. Q12B
  85. Q12C
  86. Q12D
  87. Q12E
  88. Q12F
  89. Q12G
  90. Q12H
  91. Q12I
  92. Q12J
  93. Q12K
  94. Q12L
  95. Q13A
  96. Q13B
  97. Q13C
  98. Q13D
  99. Q13E
  100. Q13F
  101. Q14_K
  102. Q14_1
  103. Q14_2
  104. Q14_3
  105. Q14_4
  106. Q14_5
  107. Q14_6
  108. Q14_7
  109. Q14_8
  110. Q15
  111. Q16
  112. Q17
  113. Q18
  114. Q19
  115. Q20A
  116. Q20B
  117. Q20C
  118. Q20D
  119. Q21A
  120. Q21B
  121. Q21C
  122. Q21D
  123. Q21E
  124. Q21F
  125. Q21G
  126. Q21H
  127. Q21I
  128. Q21J
  129. Q21K
  130. Q21L
  131. Q21M
  132. Q21N
  133. Q21O
  134. LITHOP5
  135. Q22A
  136. Q22B
  137. Q22C
  138. Q22D
  139. Q22E
  140. Q22F
  141. Q22G
  142. Q22H
  143. Q22I
  144. Q22J
  145. Q22K
  146. Q22L
  147. Q22M
  148. Q22N
  149. Q22O
  150. Q22P
  151. Q22Q
  152. Q22R
  153. Q22S
  154. Q22T
  155. Q22U
  156. Q22V
  157. Q22W
  158. Q22X
  159. Q22Y
  160. Q22Z
  161. SKIP
  162. Q23A
  163. Q23B
  164. Q23C
  165. Q23D
  166. Q23E
  167. Q24
  168. Q25A
  169. Q25B
  170. Q25C
  171. Q25D
  172. Q25E
  173. Q25F
  174. Q25G
  175. Q26
  176. Q27A
  177. Q27B
  178. Q27C
  179. Q28
  180. LITHOP7
  181. subject
  182. tnum
  183. dnum05
  184. snum05
  185. rsample
  186. lead05
  187. treat05
  188. tqcs05
  189. tqlong05
  190. tqcop05
  191. tqsupp05
  192. cop05
  193. ti05
  194. fname
  195. lname
  196. dist05
  197. sch05
  198. elg05
  199. cohort
  200. prjsubj
  201. qtype
  202. excpt
  203. idmiss
  204. dup
  205. valid
  206. badid
  207. hrisamp
  208. miss
  209. pctmiss
  210. misflag
  211. grade
  212. q2mis
  213. acn1
  214. acn2
  215. acn3
  216. acn4
  217. acn5
  218. acn6
  219. acn7a
  220. acn8
  221. acn9
  222. acn10
  223. acn11
  224. acn1pct
  225. acn2pct
  226. acn3pct
  227. acn4pct
  228. acn5pct
  229. acn6pct
  230. acn7apct
  231. acn8pct
  232. acn9pct
  233. acn10pct
  234. acn11pct
  235. acn1dis
  236. acn2dis
  237. acn3dis
  238. acn4dis
  239. acn5dis
  240. acn6dis
  241. acn7adis
  242. acn8dis
  243. acn9dis
  244. acn10dis
  245. acn11dis
  246. flpctmis
  247. flidmis
  248. fliddup
  249. flidbad
  250. flexcpt
  251. flused

PROJECT

HRI Project Number

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

LSCID

LSC ID Number

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

LITHO

Litho Page Number

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

EXTRA

Extra, non-hri supplemental questionnaire

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q1

Q1 Gender

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Male
2 Female

Q2A

Q2a Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q2B1

Q2b1 Race/Ethnicity: American Indian or Alaskan Native

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q2B2

Q2b2 Race/Ethnicity: Asian

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q2B3

Q2b3 Race: Black or African-American

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q2B4

Q2b4 Race/Ethnicity: Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q2B5

Q2b5 Race/Ethnicity: White

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

LITHOP1

Litho Page Number

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Q3

Q3 How many college science courses have you completed?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 1 semester
2 2 semesters
3 3 semesters
4 4 semesters
5 5 or more semesters

Q4A

Q4a Did your college science coursework include the equivalent of at least one semester of: Life science

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 No
2 Yes

Q4B

Q4b Did your college science coursework include the equivalent of at least one semester of: Earth and space science

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 No
2 Yes

Q4C

Q4c Did your college science coursework include the equivalent of at least one semester of: Physical science

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 No
2 Yes

Q5

Q5 How many years have you taught prior to this school year?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 0-2
2 3-5
3 6-10
4 11-15
5 16-20
6 21-25
7 26 or more

Q6A

Q6a Students generally learn science best in classes with students of similar abilities.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q6B

Q6b I feel supported by colleagues to try out new ideas in teaching science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q6C

Q6c Teachers in this school have a shared vision of effective science instruction.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q6D

Q6d Teachers in this school regularly share ideas and materials related to science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q6E

Q6e Teachers in this school are well-supplied with materials for investigative science instruction.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q6F

Q6f I have time during the regular school week to work with my peers on science curriculum and instruction.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q6G

Q6g I have adequate access to computers for teaching science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q6H

Q6h I enjoy teaching science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q6I

Q6i I am well-informed about the NRC National Science Education Standards for the grades I teach.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q6J

Q6j The science program in this school is strongly supported by local organizations, institutions, and/or businesses.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q7IA

Q7ia Importance: Provide concrete experience before abstract concepts.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7IB

Q7ib Importance: Develop students' conceptual understanding of science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7IC

Q7ic Importance: Take students' prior understanding into account when planning curriculum and instruction.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7ID

Q7id Importance: Make connections between science and other disciplines.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7IE

Q7ie Importance: Have students work in cooperative learning groups.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7IF

Q7if Importance: Have students participate in appropriate hands-on activities.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7IG

Q7ig Importance: Engage students in inquiry-oriented activities.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7IH

Q7ih Importance: Use computers.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7II

Q7ii Importance: Engage students in applications of science in a variety of contexts.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7IJ

Q7ij Importance: Use performance-based assessment.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7IK

Q7ik Importance: Use portfolios.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7IL

Q7il Importance: Use informal questioning to assess student understanding.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Important
2 Somewhat Important
3 Fairly Important
4 Very Important

Q7PA

Q7pa Preparedness: Provide concrete experience before abstract concepts.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PB

Q7pb Preparedness: Develop students' conceptual understanding of science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PC

Q7pc Preparedness: Take students' prior understanding into account when planning curriculum and instruction.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PD

Q7pd Preparedness: Make connections between science and other disciplines.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PE

Q7pe Preparedness: Have students work in cooperative learning groups.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PF

Q7pf Preparedness: Have students participate in appropriate hands-on activities.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PG

Q7pg Preparedness: Engage students in inquiry-oriented activities.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PH

Q7ph Preparedness: Use computers.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PI

Q7pi Preparedness: Engage students in applications of science in a variety of contexts.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PJ

Q7pj Preparedness: Use performance-based assessment.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PK

Q7pk Preparedness: Use portfolios.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q7PL

Q7pl Preparedness: Use informal questioning to assess student understanding.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q8A

Q8a My principal encourages me to select science content and instructional strategies that address individual students' learning.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q8B

Q8b My principal accepts the noise that comes with an active classroom.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q8C

Q8c My principal encourages the implementation of current national standards in science education.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q8D

Q8d My principal encourages innovative instructional practices.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q8E

Q8e My principal enhances the science program by providing me with needed materials and equipment.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q8F

Q8f My principal provides time for teachers to meet and share ideas with one another.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q8G

Q8g My principal encourages me to observe exemplary science teachers.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q8H

Q8h My principal encourages teachers to make connections across disciplines.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q8I

Q8i My principal acts as a buffer between teachers and external pressures (e.g., parents).

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 No Opinion
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree

Q9A

Q9a How well prepared do you feel to teach each of the following subjects at the grade levels you teach, whether or not they are currently included in your curriculum?: Science

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q9B

Q9b How well prepared do you feel to teach each of the following subjects at the grade levels you teach, whether or not they are currently included in your curriculum?: Mathematics

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q9C

Q9c How well prepared do you feel to teach each of the following subjects at the grade levels you teach, whether or not they are currently included in your curriculum?: Reading/Language Arts

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q9D

Q9d How well prepared do you feel to teach each of the following subjects at the grade levels you teach, whether or not they are currently included in your curriculum?: Social Studies

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10A

Q10a The human body

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10B

Q10b Ecology

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10C

Q10c Rocks and soils

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10D

Q10d Astronomy

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10E

Q10e Processes of change over time (e.g., evolution)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10F

Q10f Mixtures and solutions

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10G

Q10g Electricity

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10H

Q10h Sound

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10I

Q10i Forces and motion

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10J

Q10j Machines

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q10K

Q10k Engineering and design principles (e.g., structures, models)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q11A

Q11a Lead a class of students using investigative strategies.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q11B

Q11b Manage a class of students engaged in hands-on/project-based work.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q11C

Q11c Help students take responsibility for their own learning.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q11D

Q11d Recognize and respond to student diversity.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q11E

Q11e Encourage students' interest in science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q11F

Q11f Use strategies that specifically encourage participation of females and minorities in science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q11G

Q11g Involve parents in the science education of their students.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Not Adequately Prepared
2 Somewhat Prepared
3 Fairly Well Prepared
4 Very Well Prepared

Q12A

Q12a State and/or district curriculum frameworks.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12B

Q12b State and/or district testing policies and practices.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12C

Q12c Quality of available instructional materials.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12D

Q12d Access to computers for science instruction.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12E

Q12e Funds for purchasing equipment and supplies for science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12F

Q12f System of managing instructional resources at the district or school level.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12G

Q12g Time available for teachers to plan and prepare lessons.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12H

Q12h Time available for teachers to work with other teachers.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12I

Q12i Time available for teacher professional development.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12J

Q12j Importance that the school places on science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12K

Q12k Consistency of science reform efforts with other school/district reforms.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q12L

Q12l Public attitudes toward reform.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Inhibits effective instruction
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] Neutral or mixed
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Encourages effective instruction
6 N/A or Don't know

Q13A

Q13a Parents volunteer to assist with class activities.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 [1 of 5] A Few
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] About Half
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Almost All

Q13B

Q13b Parents donate money or materials for classroom instruction.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 [1 of 5] A Few
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] About Half
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Almost All

Q13C

Q13c Parents attend parent-teacher conferences.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 [1 of 5] A Few
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] About Half
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Almost All

Q13D

Q13d Parents attend school activities such as PTA meetings and Family Science nights.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 [1 of 5] A Few
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] About Half
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Almost All

Q13E

Q13e Parents voice support for the use of an investigative approach to science instruction.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 [1 of 5] A Few
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] About Half
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Almost All

Q13F

Q13f Parents voice support for traditional approaches to science instruction.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 [1 of 5] A Few
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5] About Half
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] Almost All

Q14_K

Q14 Grade K: What grade level is this class?: K

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q14_1

Q14 Grade 1: What grade level is this class?: 1

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q14_2

Q14 Grade 2: What grade level is this class?: 2

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q14_3

Q14 Grade 3: What grade level is this class?: 3

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q14_4

Q14 Grade 4: What grade level is this class?: 4

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q14_5

Q14 Grade 5: What grade level is this class?: 5

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q14_6

Q14 Grade 6: What grade level is this class?: 6

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q14_7

Q14 Grade 7: What grade level is this class?: 7

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q14_8

Q14 Grade 8: What grade level is this class?: 8

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

Q15

Q15 Do you teach in a self-contained classroom (i.e., you are responsible for teaching several subjects to one class)?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 No
2 Yes

Q16

Q16 How many lessons per week do you typically teach science to this class?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Q17

Q17 Approximately how many minutes is a typical science lesson?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 10 or fewer
2 11-20
3 21-30
4 31-40
5 41-50
6 51-60
7 61-70
8 71-80
9 81 or more

Q18

Q18 How many science units has this class worked on so far this academic year?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
9 9 or more

Q19

Q19 How long do your science units typically last?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 One week
2 Two weeks
3 Three weeks
4 Four weeks
5 Five weeks
6 Six weeks
7 Seven weeks
8 Eight weeks
9 Nine weeks
10 Ten or more weeks

Q20A

Q20a In how many of the last five school days did you teach each of the following in this class?: Science

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 One
2 Two
3 Three
4 Four
5 Five

Q20B

Q20b In how many of the last five school days did you teach each of the following in this class?: Mathematics

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 One
2 Two
3 Three
4 Four
5 Five

Q20C

Q20c In how many of the last five school days did you teach each of the following in this class?: Reading/Language Arts

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 One
2 Two
3 Three
4 Four
5 Five

Q20D

Q20d In how many of the last five school days did you teach each of the following in this class?: Social Studies

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 None
1 One
2 Two
3 Three
4 Four
5 Five

Q21A

Q21a Use the LSC-designated instructional materials as the basis of science lessons.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21B

Q21b Introduce content through formal presentations.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21C

Q21c Demonstrate a science-related principle or phenomenon.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21D

Q21d Teach science using real-world contexts.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21E

Q21e Arrange seating to facilitate student discussion.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21F

Q21f Use open-ended questions.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21G

Q21g Require students to supply evidence to support their claims.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21H

Q21h Encourage students to explain concepts to one another.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21I

Q21i Encourage students to consider alternative explanations.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21J

Q21j Allow students to work at their own pace.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21K

Q21k Help students see connections between science and other disciplines.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21L

Q21l Use assessment to find out what students know before or during a unit.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21M

Q21m Embed assessment in regular class activities.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21N

Q21n Assign science homework.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q21O

Q21o Read and comment on the reflections students have written in their notebooks or journals.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

LITHOP5

Litho Page Number

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22A

Q22a Participate in student-led discussions.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22B

Q22b Participate in discussions with the teacher to further science understanding.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22C

Q22c Work in cooperative learning groups.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22D

Q22d Make formal presentations to the class.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22E

Q22e Read from a science textbook in class.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22F

Q22f Read other (non-textbook) science-related materials in class.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22G

Q22g Answer textbook/worksheet questions.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22H

Q22h Review homework/worksheet assignments.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22I

Q22i Work on solving a real-world problem.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22J

Q22j Share ideas or solve problems with each other in small groups.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22K

Q22k Engage in hands-on science activities.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22L

Q22l Follow specific instructions in an activity or investigation.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22M

Q22m Design or implement their own investigation.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22N

Q22n Design objects within constraints (e.g., egg drop, toothpick bridge, aluminum boats).

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22O

Q22o Work on models or simulations.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22P

Q22p Work on extended science investigations or projects (a week or more in duration).

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22Q

Q22q Participate in field work.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22R

Q22r Record, represent, and/or analyze data.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22S

Q22s Write reflections in a notebook or journal.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22T

Q22t Prepare written science reports.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22U

Q22u Use mathematics as a tool in problem-solving.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22V

Q22v Use computers.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22W

Q22w Work on portfolios.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22X

Q22x Take short-answer tests (e.g., multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank).

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22Y

Q22y Take tests requiring open-ended responses (e.g., descriptions, explanations).

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

Q22Z

Q22z Engage in performance tasks for assessment purposes.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Never
2 Rarely [e.g., a few times a year]
3 Sometimes [e.g., once or twice a month]
4 Often [e.g., once or twice a week]
5 All or almost all science lessons

SKIP

Have not yet participated in LSC PD.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 Have Participated
1 Have Not Participated

Q23A

Q23a I am involved in planning my science-related professional development.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Not at all
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5]
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] To a great extent

Q23B

Q23b I am encouraged to develop an individual professional development plan to address my needs and interests related to science education.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Not at all
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5]
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] To a great extent

Q23C

Q23c I am given time to work with other teachers as part of my professional development.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Not at all
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5]
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] To a great extent

Q23D

Q23d I am given time to reflect on what I've learned and how to apply it to the classroom.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Not at all
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5]
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] To a great extent

Q23E

Q23e I receive support as I try to implement what I've learned.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Not at all
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5]
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] To a great extent

Q24

Q24 Approximately how many total hours have you spent on formal, LSC-provided professional development in science/science education since the LSC project began?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
4 20-39
5 40-59
6 60-79
7 80-99
8 100-129
9 130-159
10 160-199
11 200 or greater
1 0
2 1-9
3 10-19

Q25A

Q25a Participated in an LSC academic year 'kit club'/study group/discussion group.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 0 times
2 1-2 times
3 3-4 times
4 5-6 times
5 7 or more times

Q25B

Q25b Was 'coached' on my teaching by an LSC teacher leader/staff person based on a classroom observation.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 0 times
2 1-2 times
3 3-4 times
4 5-6 times
5 7 or more times

Q25C

Q25c Received assistance from an LSC 'teacher leader' in my school.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 0 times
2 1-2 times
3 3-4 times
4 5-6 times
5 7 or more times

Q25D

Q25d Received assistance from an LSC staff person in my district.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 0 times
2 1-2 times
3 3-4 times
4 5-6 times
5 7 or more times

Q25E

Q25e Received assistance from an LSC-designated scientist/science educator from a college/university/museum/industry.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 0 times
2 1-2 times
3 3-4 times
4 5-6 times
5 7 or more times

Q25F

Q25f Read messages in a Listserv discussion sponsored by the LSC.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 0 times
2 1-2 times
3 3-4 times
4 5-6 times
5 7 or more times

Q25G

Q25g Posted messages to a Listserv discussion sponsored by the LSC.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 0 times
2 1-2 times
3 3-4 times
4 5-6 times
5 7 or more times

Q26

Q26 How would you rate the overall quality of the LSC professional development?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 Very Poor
2 Poor
3 Fair
4 Good
5 Very Good
6 Excellent

Q27A

Q27a To what extent has participation in LSC science-related professional development increased your: Science content knowledge.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Not at all
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5]
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] To a great extent

Q27B

Q27b To what extent has participation in LSC science-related professional development increased your: Understanding of how children think about/learn science.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Not at all
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5]
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] To a great extent

Q27C

Q27c To what extent has participation in LSC science-related professional development increased your: Ability to implement high-quality science instructional materials.

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 [1 of 5] Not at all
2 [2 of 5]
3 [3 of 5]
4 [4 of 5]
5 [5 of 5] To a great extent

Q28

Q28 Have you been identified as a teacher leader for your district's NSF-supported LSC project?

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 No
2 Yes

LITHOP7

Litho Page Number

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

subject

Teacher's Subject

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

tnum

Teacher Number

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

dnum05

05-06 District Number

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

snum05

05-06 School Number

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

rsample

Type of Sample

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
2 Original Sample
3 Backup Sample

lead05

05-06 Teacher Leader Status

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

treat05

05-06 Treatment Status

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

tqcs05

05-06 Teacher Questionnaire Cross-Sectional Sample

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

tqlong05

05-06 Teacher Questionnaire Longitudinal Sample

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

tqcop05

05-06 Received TQ due to inclusion in COP sample

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

tqsupp05

05-06 HRI-Drawn Supplemental Sample

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

cop05

05-06 Classroom Observation Sample

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

ti05

05-06 Teacher Interview Sample

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

fname

Teacher's First Name

Format:String (SPSS)

lname

Teacher's Last Name

Format:String (SPSS)

dist05

05-06 District Name

Format:String (SPSS)

sch05

05-06 School Name

Format:String (SPSS)

elg05

05-06 Teacher Eligibility

Format:String (SPSS)

cohort

Project's Cohort

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

prjsubj

Project's Subject

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

qtype

Questionnaire Type as assigned in the cleaning code

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 TQ: K-8 Sci
2 TQ: K-8 Mth
4 TQ: 6-12 Mth
5 PQ: Long
6 TQ: 6-12 Sci
7 PQ: Short

excpt

Exception Case

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

idmiss

LSCID missing

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

dup

Duplicate LSCID

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

valid

Cases with valid LSCIDs and majority of data

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

badid

Invalid LSCID

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

hrisamp

From HRI sample

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

miss

Total number of questionnaire items that are missing

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

pctmiss

Percent Missing

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

misflag

Greater than 50% of the questionnaire was not filled out

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

grade

Q14 Grade Range

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 K-2 only
2 3-5 only
3 6-8 only
4 Combination of grade ranges (K-8)
5 No Response

q2mis

Q2a-Q2f: No Response

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 No
1 Yes

acn1

Composite 1: Quality of Professional Development

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn2

Composite 2: Attitudes Toward Teaching

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn3

Composite 3: Pedagogical Preparedness

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn4

Composite 4: Content Preparedness (K-8 Science version)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn5

Composite 5: Traditional Teaching Practices

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn6

Composite 6: Investigative Culture

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn7a

Composite 7a: Investigative Practices

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn8

Composite 8: Collegiality

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn9

Composite 9: Principal Support

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn10

Composite 10: Effect of Resource Availability

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn11

Composite 11: Parent Support (K-8 version)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn1pct

Composite 1: Quality of Professional Development

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn2pct

Composite 2: Attitudes Toward Teaching

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn3pct

Composite 3: Pedagogical Preparedness

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn4pct

Composite 4: Content Preparedness (K-8 Science version)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn5pct

Composite 5: Traditional Teaching Practices

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn6pct

Composite 6: Investigative Culture

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn7apct

Composite 7a: Investigative Practices

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn8pct

Composite 8: Collegiality

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn9pct

Composite 9: Principal Support

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn10pct

Composite 10: Effect of Resource Availability

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn11pct

Composite 11: Parent Support (K-8 version)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

acn1dis

Composite 1: Quality of Professional Development

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn2dis

Composite 2: Attitudes Toward Teaching

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn3dis

Composite 3: Pedagogical Preparedness

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn4dis

Composite 4: Content Preparedness (K-8 Science version)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn5dis

Composite 5: Traditional Teaching Practices

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn6dis

Composite 6: Investigative Culture

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn7adis

Composite 7a: Investigative Practices

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn8dis

Composite 8: Collegiality

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn9dis

Composite 9: Principal Support

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn10dis

Composite 10: Effect of Resource Availability

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

acn11dis

Composite 11: Parent Support (K-8 version)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
1 <40%
2 >=40 and <60%
3 >=60 and <70%
4 >=70 and <80%
5 >=80 and <90%
6 >=90%

flpctmis

misflag=1 (FILTER)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 Not Selected
1 Selected

flidmis

misflag=0 and idmiss=1 (FILTER)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 Not Selected
1 Selected

fliddup

misflag and idmiss=0 and dup=1 (FILTER)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 Not Selected
1 Selected

flidbad

misflag=0 and idmiss=0 and dup=0 and badid=1 (FILTER)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 Not Selected
1 Selected

flexcpt

Other In-Valid (FILTER)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 Not Selected
1 Selected

flused

valid=1 AND hrisamp=1 (FILTER)

Format:Numeric (SPSS)

Value Label
0 Not Selected
1 Selected