Millennium Cohort Study
Age 7 Survey (2008)
MCS Age 7 Teacher Paper Questionnaire England
Question Grid
Name
qg_9-33
Label
9-33
Question Text
Please think about this child's behaviour over the last 6 months if you can. For each of the following statements please say whether it is not true, somewhat true or certainly true of the child's behaviour.
| - | |
|---|---|
|
1 - Not true 2 - Somewhat true 3 - Certainly true |
|
| Is considerate of other people's feelings | |
| Is restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long | |
| Often complains of headaches, stomach aches or sickness | |
| Shares readily with other children (treats, toys, pencils etc.) | |
| Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers | |
| Is rather solitary, tends to play alone | |
| Is generally obedient, usually does what adults request | |
| Has many worries, often seems worried | |
| Is helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill | |
| Constantly fidgets or squirms | |
| Has at least one good friend | |
| Often fights with other children or bullies them | |
| Is often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful | |
| Is generally liked by other children | |
| Is easily distracted, concentration wanders | |
| Is nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence | |
| Is kind to younger children | |
| Often lies or cheats | |
| Is picked on or bullied by other children | |
| Often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other children) | |
| Thinks things out before acting | |
| Steals from home, school or elsewhere | |
| Gets on better with adults than with other children | |
| Has many fears, is easily scared | |
| Sees tasks through to the end, good attention span |
Usage
8 questions before...
You are asked below to rate some aspects of the study child's ability and attainment. Each area is subdivided into five categories.
In so far as your professional experience will allow, please rate the child in relation to all children of this age (i.e. not just their present class or, even, school).
Tick one box in each row
| - | |
|---|---|
|
1 - Well above average 2 - Above average 3 - Average 4 - Below average 5 - Well below average |
|
| Speaking and listening | |
| Reading | |
| Writing | |
| Science | |
| Maths and numeracy | |
| Physical Education (PE) | |
| Information and Communication Technology (ICT) | |
| Expressive and Creative Arts (e.g. art & design, music, drama) |
Please think about this child's behaviour over the last 6 months if you can. For each of the following statements please say whether it is not true, somewhat true or certainly true of the child's behaviour.
Tick one box in each row
| - | |
|---|---|
|
1 - Not true 2 - Somewhat true 3 - Certainly true |
|
| Is considerate of other people's feelings | |
| Is restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long | |
| Often complains of headaches, stomach aches or sickness | |
| Shares readily with other children (treats, toys, pencils etc.) | |
| Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers | |
| Is rather solitary, tends to play alone | |
| Is generally obedient, usually does what adults request | |
| Has many worries, often seems worried | |
| Is helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill | |
| Constantly fidgets or squirms | |
| Has at least one good friend | |
| Often fights with other children or bullies them | |
| Is often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful | |
| Is generally liked by other children | |
| Is easily distracted, concentration wanders | |
| Is nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence | |
| Is kind to younger children | |
| Often lies or cheats | |
| Is picked on or bullied by other children | |
| Often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other children) | |
| Thinks things out before acting | |
| Steals from home, school or elsewhere | |
| Gets on better with adults than with other children | |
| Has many fears, is easily scared | |
| Sees tasks through to the end, good attention span |
87 questions after...
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MCS Age 7 Teacher Paper Questionnaire EnglandDimensions
Code Dimension
Type
Code List
Selection Style
SelectOne
Codes
cs_en_q9-33_Y-
1 
Is considerate of other people's feelings -
2 Is restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long -
3 Often complains of headaches, stomach aches or sickness -
4 Shares readily with other children (treats, toys, pencils etc.) -
5 Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers -
6 Is rather solitary, tends to play alone -
7 Is generally obedient, usually does what adults request -
8 Has many worries, often seems worried -
9 Is helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill -
10 Constantly fidgets or squirms -
11 Has at least one good friend -
12 Often fights with other children or bullies them -
13 Is often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful -
14 Is generally liked by other children -
15 Is easily distracted, concentration wanders -
16 Is nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence -
17 Is kind to younger children -
18 Often lies or cheats -
19 Is picked on or bullied by other children -
20 Often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other children) -
21 Thinks things out before acting -
22 Steals from home, school or elsewhere -
23 Gets on better with adults than with other children -
24 Has many fears, is easily scared -
25 Sees tasks through to the end, good attention span
Display Code
False
Display Label
False
Code Dimension
Display Code
False
Display Label
False
Response Options
Type
Code List
Selection Style
SelectOne
Codes
Related Variables
Variables
DQ2177 - S4 TS Is generally obedient, usually does what adults require
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 31 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 332 |
3.75%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 1,900 |
21.48%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 6,613 |
74.77%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8845 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 2.71 |
DQ2178 - S4 TS Has many worries often seems worried
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 47 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 5,756 |
65.19%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 2,608 |
29.54%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 465 |
5.27%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8829 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 1.4 |
DQ2189 - S4 TS Is picked on or bullied by other children
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 53 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 8,159 |
92.47%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 497 |
5.63%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 167 |
1.89%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8823 | 53 | 1 | 3 | 1.09 |
DQ2192 - S4 TS Steals from home, school or elsewhere
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 122 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 8,542 |
97.58%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 160 |
1.83%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 52 |
0.59%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8754 | 122 | 1 | 3 | 1.03 |
DQ2175 - S4 TS Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 28 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 7,894 |
89.22%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 684 |
7.73%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 270 |
3.05%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8848 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 1.14 |
DQ2173 - S4 TS Often complains of headaches, stomach aches or sickness
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 42 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 7,304 |
82.68%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 1,218 |
13.79%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 312 |
3.53%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8834 | 42 | 1 | 3 | 1.21 |
DQ2193 - S4 TS Gets on better with adults than with other children
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 97 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 6,988 |
79.60%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 1,483 |
16.89%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 308 |
3.51%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8779 | 97 | 1 | 3 | 1.24 |
DQ2181 - S4 TS Has at least one good friend
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 47 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 438 |
4.96%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 1,534 |
17.37%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 6,857 |
77.66%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8829 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 2.73 |
DQ2187 - S4 TS Is kind to younger children
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 130 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 220 |
2.52%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 2,667 |
30.49%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 5,859 |
66.99%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8746 | 130 | 1 | 3 | 2.65 |
DQ2176 - S4 TS Is rather solitary, tends to play alone
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 40 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 7,116 |
80.53%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 1,214 |
13.74%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 506 |
5.73%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8836 | 40 | 1 | 3 | 1.25 |
DQ2180 - S4 TS Constantly fidgets or squirms
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 35 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 6,621 |
74.89%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 1,493 |
16.89%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 727 |
8.22%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8841 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 1.33 |
DQ2184 - S4 TS Is generally liked by other children
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 47 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 225 |
2.55%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 2,118 |
23.99%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 6,486 |
73.46%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8829 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 2.71 |
DQ2172 - S4 TS Is restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 29 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 6,414 |
72.50%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 1,639 |
18.53%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 794 |
8.97%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8847 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 1.37 |
DQ2194 - S4 TS Has many fears, is easily scared
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 85 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 7,101 |
80.78%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 1,431 |
16.28%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 259 |
2.95%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8791 | 85 | 1 | 3 | 1.22 |
DQ2188 - S4 TS Often lies or cheats
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 53 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 7,691 |
87.17%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 917 |
10.39%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 215 |
2.44%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8823 | 53 | 1 | 3 | 1.15 |
DQ2182 - S4 TS Often fights with other children or bullies them
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 37 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 7,676 |
86.84%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 932 |
10.54%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 231 |
2.61%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8839 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 1.16 |
DQ2174 - S4 TS Shares readily with other children (treats, toys)
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 43 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 403 |
4.56%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 2,703 |
30.60%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 5,727 |
64.84%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8833 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 2.6 |
DQ2171 - S4 TS Is considerate of other peoples feelings
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 44 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 334 |
3.78%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 3,008 |
34.06%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 5,490 |
62.16%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8832 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 2.58 |
DQ2183 - S4 TS Is often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 37 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 7,210 |
81.57%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 1,295 |
14.65%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 334 |
3.78%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8839 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 1.22 |
DQ2185 - S4 TS Is easily distracted, concentration wanders
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 37 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 4,629 |
52.37%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 2,713 |
30.69%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 1,497 |
16.94%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8839 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 1.65 |
DQ2179 - S4 TS Is helpful when someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 31 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 361 |
4.08%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 2,965 |
33.52%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 5,519 |
62.40%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8845 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 2.58 |
DQ2191 - S4 TS Thinks things out before acting
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 57 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 1,173 |
13.30%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 4,486 |
50.87%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 3,160 |
35.83%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8819 | 57 | 1 | 3 | 2.23 |
DQ2195 - S4 TS Sees tasks through to the end, good attention span
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 47 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 1,601 |
18.13%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 3,507 |
39.72%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 3,721 |
42.15%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8829 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 2.24 |
DQ2190 - S4 TS Often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other children)
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 38 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 877 |
9.92%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 3,574 |
40.44%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 4,387 |
49.64%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8838 | 38 | 1 | 3 | 2.4 |
DQ2186 - S4 TS Is nervous or clingy in new situations, easily lose
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Dont know | 38 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| 1 | Not true | 6,024 |
68.16%
|
0.00%
|
| 2 | Somewhat true | 2,311 |
26.15%
|
0.00%
|
| 3 | Certainly true | 503 |
5.69%
|
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8838 | 38 | 1 | 3 | 1.38 |
DCOND00 - DV TEACHER SDQ Conduct Problems
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Refusal | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -8 | Don't know | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 24 |
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8852 | 24 | 0 | 10 | 0.78 |
DPROS00 - DV TEACHER SDQ Prosocial
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Refusal | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -8 | Don't know | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 28 |
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8848 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 7.81 |
DPEER00 - DV TEACHER SDQ Peer Problems
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Refusal | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -8 | Don't know | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 27 |
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8849 | 27 | 0 | 10 | 1.15 |
DEMOT00 - DV TEACHER SDQ Emotional Symptoms
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Refusal | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -8 | Don't know | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 27 |
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8849 | 27 | 0 | 10 | 1.43 |
DHYPE00 - DV TEACHER SDQ Hyperactivity/Inattention
Dataset
| Value | Label | Frequency | % of valid | % of all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Refusal | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -8 | Don't know | 0 |
0.00%
|
|
| -1 | Not applicable | 26 |
0.00%
|
| Valid | Invalid | Min | Max | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8850 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 2.88 |