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Identification LabelTRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDYStudent QuestionnaireAdvanced Mathematics TIMSS National Research Center Name Address IEA, 2014

DirectionsIn this booklet, you will find questions about yourself. Some questions ask for factswhile other questions ask for your opinion.Each question is followed by a number of answers. Shade in the circle next to orunder the answer of your choice as shown in the example below.ExampleHow often do you do these things?Fill one circle for each line.Every dayor almostevery dayOnce ortwice aweekOnce ortwice amonthNever oralmostnevera) I talk with my friends ------------------AAAAb) I play sports -------------------------------AAAAc) I listen to music --------------------------AAAA Read each question carefully, and pick the answer you think is best. Fill in the circle next to or under your answer. If you decide to change your answer, draw an through your first answer,like this:A.Then, fill in the circle next to or under your new answer. Ask for help if you do not understand something or are not sure how to answer.2Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics1

About you1Are you female or male?Fill one circle only.Female -- AMale -- A2When were you born?Fill the circles next to the month and year you were born.a) Monthb) YearAFebruary -- AMarch -- AApril -- AMay -- AJune -- AJuly -- AAugust -- ASeptember -- AOctober -- ANovember -- ADecember -- A1993 --January --2Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics1994 -1995 -1996 -1997 -1998 -1999 -2000 -2001 -Other --AAAAAAAAAA1

3How often do you speak language of test at home?Fill one circle only.Always -- AAlmost always -- ASometimes -- ANever -- A4About how many books are there in your home? (Do notcount magazines, newspapers, or your school books.)Fill one circle only.None or very few(0–10 books) -- AEnough to fill one shelf(11–25 books) -- AEnough to fill one bookcase(26–100 books) -- AEnough to fill two bookcases(101–200 books) -- AEnough to fill three or more bookcases(more than 200) -- A2Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics3

5How many digital information devices are there in yourhome? Count computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs,and e-readers. (Do not count other devices.)Fill one circle only.None -- A1-3 devices -- A4-6 devices -- A7-10 devices -- AMore than 10 devices -- A6Do you have any of these things?Fill one circle for each line.4YesNoa) Your own computer ---------------------AAb) Your own tablet --------------------------AAc) Your own smartphone ------------------AAd) Your own graphing calculator--------AAe) A gaming system(e.g., PlayStation , Wii , XBox ) --AAf)Study desk/table for your use --------AAg) Your own room ----------------------------AAh) country-specific indicator ofwealth -------------------------------------AAi) country-specific indicator ofwealth -------------------------------------AAj) country-specific indicator ofwealth -------------------------------------AAStudent Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics3

7A. What is the highest level of education completed by yourmother (or stepmother or female guardian)?Fill one circle only.Some Primary education—ISCED Level 1 orLower secondary education—ISCED Level 2 or did not go to school -- A Lower secondary education—ISCED Level 2 -- A Upper secondary education—ISCED Level 3 -- A Post-secondary, non-tertiaryeducation—ISCED Level 4 -- A Short-cycle tertiary education—ISCED Level 5 -- A Bachelor’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6 -- A Master’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7 -- A Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8 -- AI don’t know -- AB. What is the highest level of education completed by yourfather (or stepfather or male guardian)?Fill one circle only.Some Primary education—ISCED Level 1 orLower secondary education—ISCED Level 2 or did not go to school -- A Lower secondary education—ISCED Level 2 -- A Upper secondary education—ISCED Level 3 -- A Post-secondary, non-tertiaryeducation—ISCED Level 4 -- A Short-cycle tertiary education—ISCED Level 5 -- A Bachelor’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 6 -- A Master’s or equivalent level—ISCED Level 7 -- A Doctor or equivalent level—ISCED Level 8 -- AI don’t know -- A4Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics5

8What kind of work do your father (or stepfather or maleguardian) and mother (or stepmother or female guardian)do for their main jobs?For each, fill the circle for the job category that best describes what he/she does.Each category has a few examples to help you decide the correct category. Ifyour father or mother is not working now, think about the last job he/she had.Fill one circle in each column.YourfatherYourmothera) Has never worked for pay ------------AAb) Small Business Owner ----------------AAAAAAAAAAIncludes owners of small businesses(fewer than 25 employees) such asretail shops, services, restaurantsc) Clerk ---------------------------------------Includes office clerks; secretaries; typists;data entry operators; customer serviceclerksd) Service or Sales Worker --------------Includes travel attendants; restaurantservice workers; personal care workers;protective service workers; junior militaryand police; salespersons; street vendorse) Skilled Agricultural orFishery Worker -------------------------Includes farmers; forestry workers;fishery workers; hunters and trappersf)Craft or Trade Worker ----------------Includes builders, carpenters, plumbers,electricians, metal workers; machinemechanics; handicraft workersContinued on next page6Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics5

8(continued)Yourfatherg) Plant or Machine Operator ----------YourmotherAAAAAAIncludes plant and machine operators;assembly-line operators; motor-vehicledriversh) General Laborers -----------------------Includes domestic helpers and cleaners;building caretakers; messengers,porters, and doorkeepers; farm, fishery,agricultural, and construction workersi)Corporate Manager orSenior Official ----------------------------Includes corporate managers such asmanagers of large companies (25 or moreemployees) or managers of departmentswithin large companies; legislators orsenior government officials; senior officialsof special-interest organizations; militaryofficersj)Professional -------------------------------AAAAAAIncludes scientists; mathematicians;computer scientists; architects; engineers;life science and health professionals;teachers; legal professionals; socialscientists; writers and artists; religiousprofessionalsk) Technician or AssociateProfessional ------------------------------Includes science, engineering, andcomputer associates and technicians;life science and health technicians andassistants; teacher aides; finance andsales associate professionals; businessservice agents; administrative assistantsl)6I don’t know -------------------------------Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics7

9How far in your education do you expect to go?Fill one circle only. Upper secondaryeducation—ISCED Level 3 -- A Post-secondary, non-tertiaryeducation—ISCED Level 4 -- A Short-cycle tertiaryeducation—ISCED Level 5 -- A Bachelor’s or equivalentlevel—ISCED Level 6 -- A Master’s or equivalentlevel—ISCED Level 7 -- A Doctor or equivalentlevel—ISCED Level 8 -- A8Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics7

10If you plan to continue your education, which area(s) doyou intend to study?Fill the circle(s) that apply.Mathematics or Statistics ------------------------- APhysics ------------------------- AChemistry ------------------------- ABiological and Biomedical Sciences(e.g., dentistry, medicine, nursing,pharmacology, veterinary medicine) ------------------------- AEngineering and Engineering Technologies(e.g., aerospace engineering, chemicalengineering, civil engineering, electricalengineering, mechanical engineering) ------------------------- AComputer and Information Sciences ------------------------- AEducation ------------------------- ABusiness (e.g., accounting, marketing,administration, finance, management) ------------------------- ALaw ------------------------- ASocial Sciences (e.g., sociology, political science,economics, psychology) ------------------------- AArts and Humanities (e.g., art, language,literature, history, philosophy) ------------------------- AOther Science Fields of Study ------------------------- AOther Non-science Fields of Study ------------------------- A8Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics9

11In the future, do you want to work in any of the followingprofessional fields?Fill one circle for each line.YesMaybeNoa) Education (e.g., teacher, university professor)-- AAAb) Engineering and Engineering Technologies(e.g., aerospace engineer, chemicalengineer, civil engineer, electricalengineer, mechanical engineer) --------------------- AAAc) Computer and Information Sciences(e.g., database administrator, networkadministrator, software or applicationdeveloper, systems analyst) -------------------------- AAAd) Finance/Banking ----------------------------------------- AAAe) Biological and Biomedical Sciences(e.g., biomedical engineer, biochemist,biophysicist, dentist, medical doctor, nurse,veterinarian) ---------------------------------------------- AAAEnvironmental Sciences ------------------------------- AAAg) Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences ------------ AAAh) Actuarial Sciences --------------------------------------- AAAOther Fields ----------------------------------------------- AAAf)i)10Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics9

12A. Was your mother (or stepmother or female guardian)born in country ?Fill one circle only.Yes -- ANo -- AI don’t know -- AB. Was your father (or stepfather or male guardian) born in country ?Fill one circle only.Yes -- ANo -- AI don’t know -- A10Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics11

13A. Were you born in country ?Fill one circle only.Yes -- A(If Yes, go to #14)No -- AIf No,B. If you were not born in country , how old wereyou when you came to country ?Fill one circle only.Older than 15 years old -- A11 to 15 years old -- A5 to 10 years old -- AYounger than 5 years old -- A12Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics11

Studying Advanced Mathematics14How much time do you spend in mathematics class eachweek?minutes per weekWrite in the number of minutes per week.Please convert the number of classes/periods into minutes.15How much time do you spend on mathematics outside ofclass each week?minutes per weekWrite in the number of minutes per week.Please convert the number of hours into minutes.16A. During the school year, do you work at a paid job on aregular basis?Fill one circle only.Yes -- ANo -- A(If No, go to #17)If Yes,B. How much time do you spend working at the paid jobeach week?minutes per weekWrite in the number of minutes per week.Please convert the number of hours into minutes.Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics113

17A. During the last 12 months, have you attended extralessons or tutoring not provided by the school inadvanced mathematics?Fill one circle only.Yes -- ANo -- A(If No, go to #18)If Yes,B. Why did you attend these extra lessons or tutoring?Fill one circle for each line.YesNoa) To excel in class --------------------------AAb) To keep up in class ----------------------AAc) To do well on an examination --------AAC. For how many of the last 12 months have you attendedextra lessons or tutoring in advanced mathematics?Fill one circle only.Less than 4 months -- A4-8 months -- AMore than 8 months -- A142Student Questionnaire — Advanced Mathematics