Programme for International Student Assessment (OECD) - School Questionnaire (Canada) - 2009

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 a)

Do you have the following grade levels in your school?

Grade 1

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 b)

Grade 2

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 c)

Grade 3

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 d)

Grade 4

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 e)

Grade 5

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 f)

Grade 6

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 g)

Grade 7 / Quebec: Secondary 1

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 h)

Grade 8 / Quebec: Secondary 2

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 i)

Grade 9 / Quebec: Secondary 3

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 j)

Grade 10 / Newfoundland and Labrador: Level I / Quebec: Secondary 4

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 k)

Grade 11 / Newfoundland and Labrador: Level II / Quebec: Secondary 5

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 l)

Grade 12 / Newfoundland and Labrador: Level III

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q1 m)

Ungraded school

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q2

Is your school a public or a private school?

(Please mark only one box.)

• 1: A public school (This is a school managed directly or indirectly by a public education authority, government agency, or governing board appointed by government or elected by public franchise.)
• 2: A private school (This is a school managed directly or indirectly by a non-government organization; e.g. a church, trade union, business, or other private institution.)

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q3 a)

About what percentage of your total funding for a typical school year comes from the following sources?

(Please write a number in each row. Write 0 (zero) if no funding comes from that source.)

Government (includes regional, provincial and federal)

• %: Percentage

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q3 b)

Student fees or school charges paid by parents

• %: Percentage

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q3 c)

Benefactors, donations, bequests, sponsorships, parent fundraising

• %: Percentage

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q3 d)

Other

• %: Percentage

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q4

Which of the following definitions best describes the community in which your school is located?

(Please mark only one box)

• 1: A village, hamlet or rural area (fewer than 3 000 people)
• 2: A small town (3 000 to about 15 000 people)
• 3: A town (15 000 to about 100 000 people)
• 4: A city (100 000 to about 1 000 000 people)
• 5: A large city (with over 1 000 000 people)

SECTION A: THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL - Question identifier:Q5

We are interested in the options parents have when choosing a school for their children.

Which of the following statements best describes the schooling available to students in your location?

(Please mark only one box)

• 1: There are two or more other schools in this area that compete for our students.
• 2: There is one other school in this area that competes for our students.
• 3: There are no other schools in this area that compete for our students.

SECTION B: THE STUDENT AND TEACHER BODY - Question identifier:Q6 a)

As of March 31, 2009, what was the total school enrolment (number of students)?

Number of boys

SECTION B: THE STUDENT AND TEACHER BODY - Question identifier:Q6 b)

Number of girls:

SECTION B: THE STUDENT AND TEACHER BODY - Question identifier:Q7 a)

About what percentage of students in your school repeated a grade, at these grade levels, last academic year?

The approximate percentage of students repeating a grade at grades 7 - 9 (Quebec: Secondary 1 to 3) in this school last year was:

• %: Percentage
• 996: Grade level not available in this school

SECTION B: THE STUDENT AND TEACHER BODY - Question identifier:Q7 b)

The approximate percentage of students repeating a grade at grades 10 to 12 (Newfoundland and Labrador: Level I to III / Quebec: Secondary 4 to 5) in this school last year was:

• %: Percentage
• 996: Grade level not available in this school

SECTION B: THE STUDENT AND TEACHER BODY - Question identifier:Q8

About how many students in Grade 10 (or equivalent) in your school have a mother-tongue that is not English?

(Please refer to the definition of 'Grade 10 (or equivalent)' on page 1.)

(Please mark only one box)

• 1: 60% or more
• 2: 40% or more but less than 60%
• 3: 20% or more but less than 40%
• 4: 10% or more but less than 20%
• 5: More than 0%, but less than 10%
• 6: None

SECTION B: THE STUDENT AND TEACHER BODY - Question identifier:Q9 a)

How many of the following teachers are on the staff of your school?

Include both full-time and part-time teachers. A full-time teacher is employed at least 90% of the time as a teacher for the full school year. All other teachers should be considered part-time.

(Please write a number in each space provided. Write 0 (zero) if there is
none.)

Teachers in TOTAL

• a: Full-time
• b: Part-time

SECTION B: THE STUDENT AND TEACHER BODY - Question identifier:Q9 b)

Teachers fully certified by the province

• a: Full-time
• b: Part-time

SECTION B: THE STUDENT AND TEACHER BODY - Question identifier:Q9 c)

Teachers with a Bachelor's or Master's degree qualification

• a: Full-time
• b: Part-time

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q10a

The goal of the following set of three questions is to gather information about the student-computer ratio for students in Grade 10 (or equivalent) at your school.

(Please refer to the definition of 'Grade 10 (or equivalent)' on page 1.)

At your school, what is the total number of students in Grade 10 (or equivalent)?

Number:

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q10b

Approximately, how many computers are available for these students for educational purposes?

Number:

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q10c

Approximately, how many of these computers are connected to the Internet/World Wide Web?

Number:

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 a)

Is your school's capacity to provide instruction hindered by any of the following issues?

A lack of qualified science teachers

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 b)

A lack of qualified mathematics teachers

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 c)

A lack of qualified English (Language Arts) teachers

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 d)

A lack of qualified teachers of other subjects

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 e)

A lack of library staff

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 f)

A lack of other support personnel

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 g)

Shortage or inadequacy of science laboratory equipment

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 h)

Shortage or inadequacy of instructional materials (e.g. textbooks)

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 i)

Shortage or inadequacy of computers for instruction

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 j)

Lack or inadequacy of Internet connectivity

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 k)

Shortage or inadequacy of computer software for instruction

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 l)

Shortage or inadequacy of library materials

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION C: THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES - Question identifier:Q11 m)

Shortage or inadequacy of audio-visual resources

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q12 a)

Some schools organize instruction differently for students with different abilities. What is your school's policy about this for students in Grade 10 (or equivalent)?

Students are grouped by ability into different classes

• 1: For all subjects
• 2: For some subjects
• 3: Not for any subject

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q12 b)

Students are grouped by ability within their classes

• 1: For all subjects
• 2: For some subjects
• 3: Not for any subject

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 a)

This academic year, which of the following activities does your school offer to students in Grade 10 (or equivalent)?

School band, orchestra or choir

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 b)

School play, improv or school musical

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 c)

School yearbook, newspaper or magazine

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 d)

Volunteering or service activities, e.g. unpaid coaching, refereeing or fundraising

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 e)

Book club

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 f)

Debating club or debating activities

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 g)

School club or school competition for foreign language, math or science

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 h)

Academic club

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 i)

Art club or art activities

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 j)

Sporting team or sporting activities

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 k)

Lectures and/or seminars (e.g. guest speakers such as writers or journalists)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 l)

Collaboration with local libraries

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q13 n)

School radio

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q14 a)

Does your school offer any of the following options to students in Grade 10 (or equivalent) whose first language (mother tongue) is not English?

These students attend regular classes and receive additional periods of instruction aimed at developing English skills (e.g. reading literacy, grammar, vocabulary, communication)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q14 b)

Before transferring to regular classes, these students attend a preparatory programme aimed at developing English skills (e.g. reading literacy, grammar, vocabulary, communication)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q14 c)

Before transferring to regular classes, these students receive some instruction in school subjects in their first language (mother tongue)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q14 d)

These students receive significant amounts of instruction in their first language (mother tongue) aimed at developing proficiency in both languages

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q14 e)

Class size is reduced to cater to the special needs of these students

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q15 a)

Generally, in your school, how often are students in Grade 10 (or equivalent) assessed using the following methods?

Standardized tests

• 1: Never
• 2: 1 - 2 times a year
• 3: 3 - 5 times a year
• 4: Monthly
• 5: More than once a month

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q15 b)

Teacher-developed tests

• 1: Never
• 2: 1 - 2 times a year
• 3: 3 - 5 times a year
• 4: Monthly
• 5: More than once a month

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q15 c)

Teachers' total impression ratings

• 1: Never
• 2: 1 - 2 times a year
• 3: 3 - 5 times a year
• 4: Monthly
• 5: More than once a month

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q15 d)

Student portfolios

• 1: Never
• 2: 1 - 2 times a year
• 3: 3 - 5 times a year
• 4: Monthly
• 5: More than once a month

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q15 e)

Student assignments/ projects/homework

• 1: Never
• 2: 1 - 2 times a year
• 3: 3 - 5 times a year
• 4: Monthly
• 5: More than once a month

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q16 a)

In your school, are assessments of students in Grade 10 (or equivalent) used for any of the following purposes?

To inform parents about their child's progress

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q16 b)

To make decisions about students' retention or promotion

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q16 c)

To group students for instructional purposes

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q16 d)

To compare the school to district, provincial or national performance

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q16 e)

To monitor the school's progress from year to year

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q16 f)

To make judgements about teachers' effectiveness

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q16 g)

To identify aspects of instruction or the curriculum
that could be improved

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION D: SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT - Question identifier:Q16 h)

To compare the school with other schools

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 a)

In your school, to what extent is the learning of students hindered by the following phenomenon?

Teachers' low expectations of students

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 b)

Student absenteeism

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 c)

Poor student-teacher relations

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 d)

Disruption of classes by students

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 e)

Teachers not meeting individual students' needs

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 f)

Teacher absenteeism

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 g)

Students skipping classes

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 h)

Students lacking respect for teachers

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 i)

Staff resisting change

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 j)

Student use of alcohol or illegal drugs

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 k)

Teachers being too strict with students

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 l)

Students intimidating or bullying other students

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q17 m)

Students not being encouraged to achieve their full potential

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: A lot

SECTION E: SCHOOL CLIMATE - Question identifier:Q18

Which statement below best characterizes parental expectations towards your school?

(Please mark only one box.)

• 1: There is constant pressure from many parents, who expect our school to set very high academic standards and to have our students achieve them
• 2: Pressure on the school to achieve higher academic standards among students comes from a minority of parents
• 3: Pressure from parents on the school to achieve higher academic standards among students is largely absent

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q19 a)

How often are the following factors considered when students are admitted to your school?

Residence in a particular area

• 1: Never
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Always

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q19 b)

Student's record of academic performance (including placement tests)

• 1: Never
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Always

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q19 c)

Recommendation of feeder schools

• 1: Never
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Always

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q19 d)

Parents' endorsement of the instructional or religious philosophy of the school

• 1: Never
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Always

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q19 e)

Whether the student requires or is interested in a special program

• 1: Never
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Always

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q19 f)

Preference given to family members of current or former students

• 1: Never
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Always

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q19 g)

Other

• 1: Never
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Always

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q20 a)

In your school, how likely is it that a student in Grade 10 (or equivalent) would be transferred to another school because of the following reasons?

(Please refer to the definition of 'Grade 10 (or equivalent)' on page 1.)
(Please mark one box in each row)

Low academic achievement

• 1: Not likely
• 2: Likely
• 3: Very likely

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q20 b)

High academic achievement

• 1: Not likely
• 2: Likely
• 3: Very likely

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q20 c)

Behavioural problems

• 1: Not likely
• 2: Likely
• 3: Very likely

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q20 d)

Special learning needs

• 1: Not likely
• 2: Likely
• 3: Very likely

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q20 e)

Parents' or guardians' request

• 1: Not likely
• 2: Likely
• 3: Very likely

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q20 f)

Other

• 1: Not likely
• 2: Likely
• 3: Very likely

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q21 a)

This set of questions explores aspects of the school's accountability to parents.

Does your school provide information to parents of students in Grade 10 (or equivalent) on their child's academic performance relative to other students in Grade 10 (or equivalent) in your school?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q21 b)

Does your school provide information to parents of students in Grade 10 (or equivalent) on their child's academic performance relative to provincial or regional benchmarks?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q21 c)

Does your school provide information to parents on the academic performance of students in Grade 10 (or equivalent) as a group relative to students in the same grade in other schools?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q22 a)

In your school, are achievement data used in any of the following accountability procedures?

Achievement data include aggregated school or grade-level test scores or grades, or graduation rates.

Achievement data are posted publicly (e.g. in the media)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q22 b)

Achievement data are used in evaluation of the principal's performance

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q22 c)

Achievement data are used in evaluation of teachers' performance

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q22 d)

Achievement data are used in decisions about instructional resource allocation to the school

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q22 e)

Achievement data are tracked over time by an administrative authority

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q23 a)

During the last year, have any of the following methods been used to monitor the practice of English (Language Arts) teachers at your school?

(Please mark one box in each row)

Principal or senior staff observations of lessons

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q23 b)

Observation of classes by inspectors or other persons external to the school

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 a)

Regarding your school, who has a considerable responsibility for the following tasks?

Selecting teachers for hire

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 b)

Firing teachers

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 c)

Establishing teachers' starting salaries

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 d)

Determining teachers' salaries increases

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 e)

Formulating the school budget

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 f)

Deciding on budget allocations within the school

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 g)

Establishing student disciplinary policies

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 h)

Establishing student assessment policies

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 i)

Approving students for admission to the school

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 j)

Choosing which textbooks are used

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 k)

Determining course content

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q24 l)

Deciding which courses are offered

• 1: Principals
• 2: Teachers
• 3: Appointed or elected board/ council
• 4: Regional or district school board
• 5: Provincial education authority

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q25 a)

Regarding your school, which of the following bodies exert a direct influence on decision making about staffing, budgeting, instructional content and assessment practices?

Provincial or regional or national education authorities

• 1: Staffing
• 2: Budgeting
• 3: Instructional content
• 4: Assessment practices

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q25 b)

The school's appointed or elected board/council

• 1: Staffing
• 2: Budgeting
• 3: Instructional content
• 4: Assessment practices

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q25 c)

Parent groups

• 1: Staffing
• 2: Budgeting
• 3: Instructional content
• 4: Assessment practices

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q25 d)

Teacher groups (e.g. Staff Association, curriculum committees, trade union)

• 1: Staffing
• 2: Budgeting
• 3: Instructional content
• 4: Assessment practices

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q25 e)

Student groups (e.g. Student Association, youth organization)

• 1: Staffing
• 2: Budgeting
• 3: Instructional content
• 4: Assessment practices

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q25 f)

External examination boards

• 1: Staffing
• 2: Budgeting
• 3: Instructional content
• 4: Assessment practices

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 a)

Below you can find statements about your management of this school. Please indicate the frequency of the following activities and behaviours in your school during the last school year.

I make sure that the professional development activities of teachers are in accordance with the teaching goals of the school

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 b)

I ensure that teachers work according to the school's educational goals

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 c)

I observe instruction in classrooms

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 d)

I use student performance results to develop the school's educational goals

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 e)

I give teachers suggestions as to how they can improve their teaching

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 f)

I monitor students' work

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 g)

When a teacher has problems in his/her classroom, I take the initiative to discuss matters

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 h)

I inform teachers about possibilities for updating their knowledge and skills

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 i)

I check to see whether classroom activities are in keeping with our educational goals

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 j)

I take exam results into account in decisions regarding curriculum development

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 k)

I ensure that there is clarity concerning the responsibility for coordinating the curriculum

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 l)

When a teacher brings up a classroom problem, we solve the problem together

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 m)

I pay attention to disruptive behaviour in classrooms

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION F: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Question identifier:Q26 n)

I take over lessons from teachers who are unexpectedly absent

• 1: Never
• 2: Seldom
• 3: Quite often
• 4: Very often

SECTION G: ABOUT YOU - Question identifier:Q27

Are you female or male?

• 1: Female
• 2: Male