2011 NSTA State of Science Education Survey

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	No Opinion
Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now.	Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. Strongly Disagree	Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. Disagree	Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. Agree	Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. Strongly Agree	Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. No Opinion
Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now.	Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. Strongly Disagree	Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. Disagree	Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. Agree	Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. Strongly Agree	Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. No Opinion
I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country.	I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. Strongly Disagree	I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. Disagree	I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. Agree	I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. Strongly Agree	I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. No Opinion
I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country.	I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. Strongly Disagree	I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. Disagree	I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. Agree	I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. Strongly Agree	I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. No Opinion
Students should take more science and mathematics.	Students should take more science and mathematics. Strongly Disagree	Students should take more science and mathematics. Disagree	Students should take more science and mathematics. Agree	Students should take more science and mathematics. Strongly Agree	Students should take more science and mathematics. No Opinion
Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important.	Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. Strongly Disagree	Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. Disagree	Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. Agree	Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. Strongly Agree	Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. No Opinion
Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important.	Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. Strongly Disagree	Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. Disagree	Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. Agree	Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. Strongly Agree	Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. No Opinion
The United States should have a nationalized curriculum.	The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. Strongly Disagree	The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. Disagree	The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. Agree	The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. Strongly Agree	The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. No Opinion
The United States should have nationalized assessments.	The United States should have nationalized assessments. Strongly Disagree	The United States should have nationalized assessments. Disagree	The United States should have nationalized assessments. Agree	The United States should have nationalized assessments. Strongly Agree	The United States should have nationalized assessments. No Opinion

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Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now.

Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. Strongly Disagree

Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. Disagree

Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. Agree

Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. Strongly Agree

Science was more important as a subject 50 years ago than it is now. No Opinion

Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now.

Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. Strongly Disagree

Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. Disagree

Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. Agree

Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. Strongly Agree

Science was more important as a subject 20 years ago than it is now. No Opinion

I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country.

I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. Strongly Disagree

I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. Disagree

I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. Agree

I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. Strongly Agree

I am satisfied with the direction that science education is taking in this country. No Opinion

I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country.

I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. Strongly Disagree

I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. Disagree

I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. Agree

I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. Strongly Agree

I am satisfied with the direction that education is taking in this country. No Opinion

Students should take more science and mathematics.

Students should take more science and mathematics. Strongly Disagree

Students should take more science and mathematics. Disagree

Students should take more science and mathematics. Agree

Students should take more science and mathematics. Strongly Agree

Students should take more science and mathematics. No Opinion

Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important.

Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. Strongly Disagree

Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. Disagree

Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. Agree

Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. Strongly Agree

Comparisons between countries in terms of science performance are important. No Opinion

Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important.

Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. Strongly Disagree

Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. Disagree

Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. Agree

Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. Strongly Agree

Comparisons between schools in terms of student science performance are important. No Opinion

The United States should have a nationalized curriculum.

The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. Strongly Disagree

The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. Disagree

The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. Agree

The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. Strongly Agree

The United States should have a nationalized curriculum. No Opinion

The United States should have nationalized assessments.

The United States should have nationalized assessments. Strongly Disagree

The United States should have nationalized assessments. Disagree

The United States should have nationalized assessments. Agree

The United States should have nationalized assessments. Strongly Agree

The United States should have nationalized assessments. No Opinion

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* 2. Which ONE of these national topics concerns you most as a science educator?

poverty

state testing

no materials to teach science

salaries

lack of administrative support

student motivation

student diversity

public perception of teaching

none of these

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* 3. While there are many important qualities of a science teacher, which do you consider the most important? (choose one)

content knowledge

the ability to translate content into learning

a passion for science

a passion for working with students

the desire to participate in on-going professional development

Other (please specify)

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* 4. In order to help create a scientifically literate society, what do you need MOST as a science teacher? (choose one)

release time to examine student learning

opportunities to collaborate with other science teachers

access to high quality science materials

professional development

access to the latest science ideas

smaller class sizes

more emphasis on science at the elementary level

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which best describes how often you go online to find instructional resources?

daily

a few times a week

a few times a month

rarely

not at all

do not have access

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* 6. In order to create a strong science education community over the next two years, I would like to (select up to two answers):

pass interesting articles along to my colleagues

meet with my colleagues to discuss science education topics

engage in a professional learning community at my school

discuss the importance of science education with parents

involve more community members in my science class

meet with my administrators to explain science instruction

run for a local or national science education position

involve students in real-world problem solving in the community

none of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which best describes your certification/qualification status for each of the science topics you are currently teaching?

I always teach topics that I am certified/qualified to teach

most of the time I teach topics I am certified/qualified to teach

about half of the time I teach topics I am certified/qualified to teach

most of the time I teach science topics I am not certified/qualified to teach

I typically teach areas in science I am not certified/qualified to teach

I am not teaching science at this time

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* 8. Which best describes the amount of content that you cover in your class?

the amount of content that I cover is just right

there is too much content for the students to learn

the students could learn more content

2011 NSTA State of Science Education Survey

1. Science Education: Past, Present, and Future

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* 1. Please indicate if you strongly disagree, disagree, agree, strongly agree, or have no opinion

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* 2. Which ONE of these national topics concerns you most as a science educator?

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* 3. While there are many important qualities of a science teacher, which do you consider the most important? (choose one)

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* 4. In order to help create a scientifically literate society, what do you need MOST as a science teacher? (choose one)

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* 5. Which best describes how often you go online to find instructional resources?

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* 6. In order to create a strong science education community over the next two years, I would like to (select up to two answers):

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* 7. Which best describes your certification/qualification status for each of the science topics you are currently teaching?

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* 8. Which best describes the amount of content that you cover in your class?

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* 9. Please enter any additional comments regarding the state of science education here.

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* 10. What is your professional role?

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* 11. Level:

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