MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
0220894050, NIXA R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 26 96.30
YES 1 3.70
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 26 96.30
YES 1 3.70
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 23 85.19
YES 4 14.81
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 12 44.44
YES 15 55.56
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 26 96.30
YES 1 3.70
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 21 77.78
YES 6 22.22
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 4 15.38
Once a week 11 42.31
Biweekly 2 7.69
Monthly 5 19.23
Semi-annually 3 11.54
Annually 1 3.85

Frequency Missing = 1

 

In the past two years
how many professional
development activities
directly related to improving
student performance or
instructional improvement
have you participated
in ?
fac3 Frequency Percent
3-4 3 11.54
5-6 2 7.69
7+ 21 80.77

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 12 46.15
Several Times/wk 5 19.23
Once a week 2 7.69
Infrequently 4 15.38
Not at all 3 11.54

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 5 18.52
YES 22 81.48
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 22 81.48
YES 5 18.52
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 12 44.44
YES 15 55.56
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 12 44.44
YES 15 55.56
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 19 70.37
YES 8 29.63

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted February 26, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
0220894050, NIXA R-II School District

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
6 - I have a curriculum guide for all subjects I teach. 22 81.5 5 18.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 9 34.6 11 42.3 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 14 53.8 9 34.6 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 10 38.5 14 53.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 9 33.3 7 25.9 9 33.3 2 7.4 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 11 40.7 10 37.0 4 14.8 2 7.4 0 0.0 0
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 13 48.1 6 22.2 5 18.5 3 11.1 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 5 19.2 11 42.3 8 30.8 1 3.8 1 3.8 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 0 0.0 9 33.3 13 48.1 4 14.8 1 3.7 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 2 7.7 8 30.8 15 57.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 3.7 2 7.4 17 63.0 6 22.2 1 3.7 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 19 70.4 6 22.2 2 7.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 21 77.8 6 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 19 70.4 8 29.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
20 - The teachers in my building study the achievement levels of subgroups of students (by race/ethnicity, gender, LEP, migrant and/or disability) and based upon this study take actions to improve the performance of any subgroup which lags behind.m 7 25.9 5 18.5 13 48.1 2 7.4 0 0.0 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 8 29.6 11 40.7 8 29.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 22 81.5 5 18.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 19 70.4 7 25.9 0 0.0 1 3.7 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 14 53.8 10 38.5 1 3.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 16 59.3 11 40.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 9 34.6 8 30.8 6 23.1 3 11.5 0 0.0 1
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 14 51.9 8 29.6 4 14.8 1 3.7 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 6 23.1 10 38.5 5 19.2 3 11.5 2 7.7 1
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 13 48.1 12 44.4 2 7.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 22 84.6 4 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 20 74.1 7 25.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 10 37.0 10 37.0 4 14.8 3 11.1 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 18 66.7 8 29.6 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 23 85.2 4 14.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 13 48.1 11 40.7 3 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 2 7.7 7 26.9 3 11.5 10 38.5 4 15.4 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 20 76.9 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 21 80.8 5 19.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 7 26.9 16 61.5 1 3.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 14 53.8 11 42.3 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 18 69.2 8 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 18 69.2 8 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 20 76.9 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 24 92.3 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 22 84.6 4 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 20 76.9 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 20 76.9 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 18 69.2 8 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 16 61.5 4 15.4 4 15.4 2 7.7 0 0.0 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 15 57.7 10 38.5 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 19 73.1 7 26.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 18 69.2 8 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 17 65.4 9 34.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 18 69.2 8 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 12 46.2 11 42.3 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 18 69.2 5 19.2 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 23 88.5 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 16 61.5 10 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 17 65.4 9 34.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 16 61.5 9 34.6 0 0.0 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 12 46.2 13 50.0 0 0.0 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 12 48.0 10 40.0 2 8.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 2
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 10 38.5 15 57.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 16 61.5 10 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 12 46.2 6 23.1 7 26.9 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 19 73.1 7 26.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 18 69.2 7 26.9 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 15 57.7 11 42.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 13 50.0 11 42.3 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 13 50.0 10 38.5 2 7.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 10 38.5 13 50.0 2 7.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 19 73.1 4 15.4 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 9 36.0 10 40.0 4 16.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 2
74 - Students are safe at this school 18 69.2 8 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
75 - I feel safe at this school. 19 73.1 7 26.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 21 80.8 5 19.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 17 70.8 7 29.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 16 61.5 10 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 11 42.3 13 50.0 1 3.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 14 53.8 9 34.6 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 16 61.5 9 34.6 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 6 23.1 11 42.3 8 30.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 10 40.0 9 36.0 5 20.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 2
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 19 76.0 5 20.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 17 65.4 7 26.9 1 3.8 0 0.0 1 3.8 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 16 61.5 10 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 16 61.5 10 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 15 57.7 9 34.6 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 12 48.0 11 44.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 10 40.0 12 48.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 1 4.0 2
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 18 69.2 8 30.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 14 53.8 12 46.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 4 15.4 8 30.8 14 53.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted February 26, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education