SAIP - 2001 Mathematics Data Catalogue
Student

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Methodology | Common Variables | Student | Teacher | Institutional

Student - includes variables that provide demographic information, and describe students' attitudes toward learning, their interests, beliefs and motivation, as well as their opinions about classroom practice.

Variables are clustered by subthemes, which are presented in alphabetical order.

Absences
Students' self-reported presence in school

Variable absences
Survey question How many days would you say you have been absent from school this year?
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable


Academic influence
Factors influencing students' academic performance

Variable parents_school achievement
Survey question How important do the following people think it is for you to do well in SCHOOL? Parents
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Importance

Variable friends_school achievement
Survey question How important do the following people think it is for you to do well in SCHOOL? Friends
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Importance

Variable teachers_school achievement
Survey question How important do the following people think it is for you to do well in SCHOOL? Teachers
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Importance

Variable yourself_school achievement
Survey question How important do the following people think it is for you to do well in SCHOOL? Yourself
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Importance

Attitudes toward math
Students' interest and attitudes toward the study of mathematics

Variable math_difficulty
Survey question Mathematics is more difficult than other school subjects.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math_interest
Survey question I am not very interested in mathematics.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math_learn
Survey question I learn lots of new things in mathematics.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math_importance
Survey question Mathematics is an important school subject.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math_future
Survey question Mathematics is important for my future studies.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math_job
Survey question Many good jobs require the study of mathematics.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math diffic_teacher
Survey question If I were faced with a difficult problem in mathematics, I would be likely to ask the teacher for help.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math diffic_friend
Survey question If I were faced with a difficult problem in mathematics, I would be likely to ask a friend for help.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math diffic_parents
Survey question If I were faced with a difficult problem in mathematics, I would be likely to ask my parents for help.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math diffic_yourself
Survey question If I were faced with a difficult problem in mathematics, I would be likely to keep trying until I solve the problem.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable math diffic_give up
Survey question If I were faced with a difficult problem in mathematics, I would be likely to give up and not try to solve the problem.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Attitudes toward school
Students' interest and attitudes toward school and learning

Variable learn new things
Survey question I like to learn new things.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable lots of friends
Survey question I have lots of friends in school.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable feeling about school
Survey question I feel good about school.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable bossed around in school
Survey question I am bossed around too much in school.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable organize school work
Survey question I know how to organize school work.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable interest in school
Survey question I am genuinely interested in school work.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable get along with other studs
Survey question I get along with most students in my school.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable respect in school
Survey question I know that people respect me in school.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable bored in school
Survey question I am usually bored in school.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable teacher treatment
Survey question My teachers treat me fairly.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable enjoy school
Survey question I enjoy going to school.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable feeling about school work
Survey question I feel good about my school work.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable nothing interesting
Survey question There is not much interesting to do in school.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable feel important
Survey question I feel important in school.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Variable marks are deserved
Survey question Teachers give me the marks I deserve.
Data type Numeric
Coding Agreement

Class climate
Level of disruptions in class

Variable noise in classroom
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? There is noise or disorder in the classroom.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable classroom disruption
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We lose 5 or 10 minutes because of disruptions.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable discuss other topics
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We discuss or do things other than the topic of the lesson.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Computer use
Use of computer outside school hours

Variable computer_math
Survey question In a normal week (including the weekend), how much time do you usually spend Using a home computer to learn mathematics outside of school hours?
Data type Numeric
Coding Time

Variable computer_other
Survey question In a normal week (including the weekend), how much time do you usually spend Using a home computer for other school work outside of school hours?
Data type Numeric
Coding Time

Variable computer_entertainment
Survey question In a normal week (including the weekend), how much time do you usually spend Using a home computer for entertainment (e.g., Internet, computer games) outside of school hours?
Data type Numeric
Coding Time

Education/career planning
Students' aspiration and expectations for further education and work

Variable student education expectations
Survey question After you finish high school, do you expect to continue your education?
Data type Numeric
Coding Yes/No

Variable student educational plans
Survey question What form of further education do you intend to take?
Data type Numeric
Coding Further Education

Variable work in math-related field
Survey question Do you expect to eventually work in a field that requires education in mathematics?
Data type Numeric
Coding Yes/No/Don't know

Variable career plans
Survey question Which of the following areas comes closest to the area in which you would most likely want to work?
Data type Numeric
Coding Areas

Extra curricular activities
Academic or non-academic activities outside school hours

Variable math tutoring
Survey question In a normal week (including the weekend), how much time do you usually spend Taking extra school lessons or having tutoring in mathematics outside of school hours?
Data type Numeric
Coding Time

Variable other tutoring
Survey question In a normal week (including the weekend), how much time do you usually spend Taking extra school lessons or having tutoring in other subjects outside of school hours?
Data type Numeric
Coding Time

Variable other lessons
Survey question In a normal week (including the weekend), how much time do you usually spend Taking other lessons (e.g., music, swimming) outside of school hours?
Data type Numeric
Coding Time

Variable math homework
Survey question In a normal week (including the weekend), how much time do you usually spend Studying or doing homework in mathematics outside of school hours?
Data type Numeric
Coding Time

Variable other homework
Survey question In a normal week (including the weekend), how much time do you usually spend Studying or doing homework in other subjects outside of school hours?
Data type Numeric
Coding Time

Variable reading
Survey question In a normal week (including the weekend), how much time do you usually spend Reading for enjoyment outside of school hours?
Data type Numeric
Coding Time

Family
Parental background, family possessions

Variable fam posses_computer
Survey question Do you have these things in your home? Computer
Data type Numeric
Coding Yes/No

Variable fam posses_calculator
Survey question Do you have these things in your home? Calculator
Data type Numeric
Coding Yes/No

Variable fam posses_dictionary
Survey question Do you have these things in your home? Dictionary
Data type Numeric
Coding Yes/No

Variable fam posses_encyclopedia
Survey question Do you have these things in your home? Encyclopedia
Data type Numeric
Coding Yes/No

Variable fam posses_Internet
Survey question Do you have these things in your home? Internet connection
Data type Numeric
Coding Yes/No

Variable fam posses_study desk
Survey question Do you have these things in your home? A study desk or table mainly for your own use
Data type Numeric
Coding Yes/No

Learner-centered instruction
How often are students directly involved in math class activity

Variable math projects
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We participate in mathematics projects.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable group work
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We work in pairs or small groups.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable workbooks
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We use workbooks or worksheets.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable discuss quiz/test
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We discuss a coming quiz or test or one just finished.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable individual work
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We work alone on assigned work.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable students ask questions
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? Students ask the teacher questions.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable discuss lesson topic
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We have discussions on the lesson topic.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable teacher helps students
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? The teacher helps individual students with their work.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Learner-content instruction
How often does learner interact directly with textbooks & resources

Variable textbook exercises
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We work on exercises from the textbook.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable study textbook
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We study the textbook.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Math course influence
Factors influencing students' performance in math

Variable parents_math achievement
Survey question How important do the following people think it is for you to do well in MATHEMATICS? Parents
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Importance

Variable friends_math achievement
Survey question How important do the following people think it is for you to do well in MATHEMATICS? Friends
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Importance

Variable teachers_math achievement
Survey question How important do the following people think it is for you to do well in MATHEMATICS? Mathematics Teachers
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Importance

Variable other_math achievement
Survey question How important do the following people think it is for you to do well in MATHEMATICS? Other teachers
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Importance

Variable yourself_math achievement
Survey question How important do the following people think it is for you to do well in MATHEMATICS? Yourself
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Importance

Parent involvement
The extent to which parents are involved in students' daily activity and future planning

Variable math homework_parent
Survey question How often do you and your parent(s) or guardian(s) work together on your mathematics homework?
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable homework_parent
Survey question How often do you and your parent(s) or guardian(s) work together on homework in other subjects?
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable school work_parent
Survey question How often do you and your parent(s) or guardian(s) work together on homework in other subjects?
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable discuss future_parent
Survey question How often do you and your parent(s) or guardian(s) discuss your future?
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable daily activ_parent
Survey question How often do you and your parent(s) or guardian(s) discuss your daily activities?
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Resources
Type and use of resources in math classes

Variable math books/magazines
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? Mathematics books and magazines (other than textbooks)
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable guest speakers
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? Guest speakers or experts in mathematics
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable computers
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? Computers
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable calculators
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? Calculators
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable graphing calculators
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? Graphing calculators
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable measuring devices
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? Measuring devices such as metre sticks, protractors, compasses
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable other materials
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? Materials such as geo-boards, algebra tiles, fraction kits, mirrors
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable overhead projector
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? Overhead projector
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable slides/films/videos
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? Slides, films, or videos
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable Internet
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? The Internet
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable computer lab
Survey question How often is the following resource used in your mathematics courses this year? A computer lab (separate from the classroom)
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Satisfaction with math achievement
Satisfaction with current achievment in math courses

Variable math achievement
Survey question How satisfied are you with how well you are doing in your mathematics courses this year?
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Satisfaction

SES
Parents' education and occupation

Variable mother education
Survey question How far in school did your mother (or female guardian) go?
Data type Numeric
Coding Parents' Education

Variable father education
Survey question How far in school did your father (or male guardian) go?
Data type Numeric
Coding Parents' Education

Variable mother occupation
Survey question What kind of job does your mother (or female guardian) have?
Data type Numeric
Coding Parents' Occupation

Variable father occupation
Survey question What kind of job does your father (or male guardian) have?
Data type Numeric
Coding Parents' Occupation

Student beliefs about math
Students's beliefs about how math success can be achieved

Variable math_ability
Survey question To do well in mathematics you need natural ability.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable math_good luck
Survey question To do well in mathematics you need good luck.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable math_hard work
Survey question To do well in mathematics you need hard work.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable math_enc teach
Survey question To do well in mathematics you need encouragement from teachers.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable math_encouragement parents
Survey question To do well in mathematics you need encouragement from parents.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable math_good teaching
Survey question To do well in mathematics you need good teaching.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable low mark_no study
Survey question When I get an unusually low mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because I did not study hard enough.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable low mark_bad marking
Survey question When I get an unusually low mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because the teacher marked too hard.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable low mark_bad luck
Survey question When I get an unusually low mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because of bad luck.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable low mark_difficult
Survey question When I get an unusually low mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because the course was difficult.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable low mark_bad teaching
Survey question When I get an unusually low mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because the course was not well taught.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable high mark_hard work
Survey question When I get an unusually high mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because I worked especially hard to do well.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable high mark_easy marking
Survey question When I get an unusually high mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because the teacher was easy in marking.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable high mark_good luck
Survey question When I get an unusually high mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because of good luck.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable high mark_easy course
Survey question When I get an unusually high mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because the course was easy.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Variable high mark_good teach
Survey question When I get an unusually high mark in a mathematics course, it is most likely because the course was well taught.
Data type Numeric
Coding Extent of Agreement

Student characteristics
Students identification and demographic data

Variable student age
Survey question student age
Data type String
Coding Age

Variable assessment component
Survey question the specific math test taken by student
Data type String
Coding Not applicable

Variable gender
Survey question student gender
Data type String
Coding Not applicable

Variable student ID
Survey question individual identification for students
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable jurisdiction_student
Survey question Province or Territory where student lives
Data type Numeric
Coding Jurisdiction

Variable language_student
Survey question the language in which student filled th questionnaire
Data type String
Coding Not applicable

Variable numerical gender_student
Survey question gender variable is recoded to numeric
Data type Numeric
Coding Gender

Variable grade
Survey question what grade or level are you this year?
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable born in canada
Survey question Were you born in Canada?
Data type Numeric
Coding Yes/No

Variable age: arrival Canada
Survey question If you were not born in Canada, how old were you when you came to Canada?
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable English use
Survey question How often do you speak English at home?
Data type Numeric
Coding English

Variable student_school
Survey question school identification for student
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable teacher marker 1
Survey question teacher identification
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable teacher marker 2
Survey question teacher identification
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable teacher marker 3
Survey question teacher identification
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable teacher marker 4
Survey question teacher identification
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Student performance
Students' participation in math courses & achievement in SAIP math tests

Variable achievement
Survey question achievement of criterion (standard expectations)
Data type Numeric
Coding Level of Achievement

Variable algebra performance
Survey question average score for algebra test items
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable content
Survey question student performance in content
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable geometry performance
Survey question average score for geometry test items
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable global performance
Survey question average weighted score for the test
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable number performance
Survey question average score for number test items
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable problem solving
Survey question student performance in problem solving
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable course 1
Survey question Please give the course code or number for any mathematics courses you are taking this year
Data type String
Coding Not applicable

Variable course 2
Survey question Please give the course code or number for any mathematics courses you are taking this year
Data type String
Coding Not applicable

Variable course 3
Survey question Please give the course code or number for any mathematics courses you are taking this year
Data type String
Coding Not applicable

Variable average mark in math
Survey question What is your average mark in your mathematics courses this year?
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Variable statistics perfomance
Survey question average score for statistics test items
Data type Numeric
Coding Not applicable

Teacher-centered instruction
How often is teacher directly involved in math class activity

Variable teacher gives notes
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? The teacher gives notes.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable teacher solve problems
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? The teacher shows how to do problems.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable taught problems solving
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? We are taught different ways of solving problems.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable assigned homework
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? The teacher assigns homework.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable textbook summary
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? The teacher reads from or summarizes the textbook.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency

Variable teacher asks questions
Survey question In your mathematics courses this year, how often does the following happen? The teacher asks questions of students or the class.
Data type Numeric
Coding Frequency