Scale: School choice/Reasons for school choice
Related constructElterliche Bildungsaspiration
Theoretical allocation in original studyParental involvement
OriginScale taken over from
SourceOECD, online: Student/School/Parent Questionnaire PISA 2012 [available at http://www.oecd.org/pisa/pisaproducts/pisa2012database-downloadabledata.htm] , Paris: OECD Publishing
OECD, online: Student/School/Parent Questionnaire PISA 2009 [available at http://www.oecd.org/pisa/pisaproducts/pisa2009database-downloadabledata.htm] , Paris: OECD Publishing
CitationSee source
Theoretical background--
Target groupParent
Time Period of Data Collection2014
Release date30.06.2020
Number of items11
IntroductionHow important are the following reasons for choosing a school for your child?
Please tick only one box in each row.
Items
| Item text | Mean value | Standard deviation | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The school is at a short distance to home. | 2.66 | 1.01 | -- |
| The school has a good reputation. | 3.39 | 0.74 | -- |
| The school offers particular courses or school subjects. | 3.09 | 0.82 | -- |
| The school adheres to a particular [religious philosophy]. | 1.89 | 1.04 | -- |
| The school has a particular approach to [pedagogy/didactics, e.g. example]. | 2.48 | 1.04 | -- |
| Other family members attended the school. | 1.89 | 1.10 | -- |
| [Expenses are low] (e.g. tuition, books, room and board). | 2.36 | 1.07 | -- |
| The school has [financial aid] available, such as a school loan, scholarship, or grant. | 2.29 | 1.12 | -- |
| The school has an active and pleasant school climate. | 3.40 | 0.72 | -- |
| The academic achievements of students in the school are high. | 3.21 | 0.81 | -- |
| There is a safe school environment. | 3.60 | 0.64 | -- |
Response category
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Not important |
| 2 | Somewhat important |
| 3 | Important |
| 4 | Very important |
StudyPISA - Programme for International Student Assessment (2015)
SurveyFragebogenerhebung (Skalenkollektion): Chapter 04 - Field Trial (PISA 2015)