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This group of six surveys assesses children's attainments in a sample of English and Welsh primary and secondary schools. The children in each age group were given a battery of tests and the results related to detailed information on the schools attended and to background, biographical and personal information on each child. In the case of Welsh children, linguistic information was also included.
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This survey is concerned with children in primary schools in Wales. Variables are as for 60007, with the following additions: test information includes Welsh versions of all arithmetic tests, also the results of the following tests: Welsh language - a test in two parts. Part one: 30 items covering vocabulary, grammar usage and comprehension (considered suitable for pupils taking Welsh as a second language - lasting 30 minutes). Part two: 100 items covering various aspects of Welsh usage (designed for pupils whose first language is Welsh - lasting one hour). Welsh Reading: a 35 item test of reading comprehension in Welsh involving correct completion of sentences by underlining one of five words.
Further information includes: linguistic background, home language, English attitude and Welsh attitude scales (9-point) and detailed parental occupation data. Number of subjects taught in Welsh at school.
A language questionnaire designed on the pattern of Hoffman's Bilingual Schedule is also administered to pupils (answers served as a cross-check of answers already given to questions concerning use of Welsh).