Background Questions

When you register, you will be asked to answer the following background questions. Providing accurate and complete background information about yourself is important; the information that you provide will be kept confidential.

If you register on the Internet, you will answer the following questions interactively as you register. If you register by mail, enter your responses to the following questions on the registration form. Each question number corresponds to the section of the registration form where you will record your response.

8. Primary Language

Is English your primary language?

1. Yes
2. No

9. Current or Recent Occupation

What is your current or most recent occupation?

1. Student
2. Teacher
3. Paraprofessional (Teacher's Aide)
4. Other

10. Educational Level

What is the highest educational level you will have attained prior to testing?

1. High school diploma
2. One year of college
3. Two years of college or Associate of Arts degree
4. Three years of college
5. Bachelor's degree
6. Bachelor's degree plus additional credits
7. Master's degree
8. Master's degree plus additional credits
9. Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies or EdS
10. Doctoral degree

11. Grade-Level Experience

By the time you test, with what grade levels will you have had experience as a teacher? (Choose all that apply.)

1. None
2. Pre-Kindergarten
3. Kindergarten
4. Grade 1
5. Grade 2
6. Grade 3
7. Grade 4
8. Grade 5
9. Grade 6
10. Grade 7
11. Grade 8
12. Any of grades 9–12

12. Teaching Experience

How many years of teaching experience do you have?

1. Less than one year
2. 1–3 years
3. More than 3 years
4. None

13. Virginia Institution

Are you currently enrolled in a Virginia teacher preparation program or have you completed a Virginia teacher preparation program?

If yes, indicate the Virginia institution where you are currently enrolled or have completed a teacher preparation program (see "Institution Codes"). The institution you indicate will receive a copy of your score report.

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