MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
NICHOLAS A. INMAN ELEM., NIXA R-II School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 29 96.67
YES 1 3.33
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 29 96.67
YES 1 3.33
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 24 80.00
YES 6 20.00
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 13 43.33
YES 17 56.67
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 29 96.67
YES 1 3.33
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 26 86.67
YES 4 13.33
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 3 10.00
Once a week 13 43.33
Monthly 11 36.67
Semi-annually 2 6.67
Annually 1 3.33
 
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 1 3.33
5-6 11 36.67
7+ 18 60.00
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 13 43.33
Several Times/wk 6 20.00
Once a week 1 3.33
Once 2/wks 3 10.00
Infrequently 5 16.67
Not at all 2 6.67
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 6 20.00
YES 24 80.00
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 24 80.00
YES 6 20.00
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 11 36.67
YES 19 63.33
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 15 50.00
YES 15 50.00
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 22 73.33
YES 8 26.67

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
NICHOLAS A. INMAN ELEM., 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. 19 63.3 8 26.7 1 3.3 1 3.3 1 3.3 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 9 31.0 12 41.4 6 20.7 1 3.4 1 3.4 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 16 53.3 9 30.0 5 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 12 40.0 13 43.3 4 13.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 8 26.7 17 56.7 5 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 16 55.2 11 37.9 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 11 36.7 13 43.3 5 16.7 0 0.0 1 3.3 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 10 33.3 11 36.7 6 20.0 2 6.7 1 3.3 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 1 3.4 8 27.6 12 41.4 6 20.7 2 6.9 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 4 13.3 10 33.3 12 40.0 3 10.0 1 3.3 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 3.4 4 13.8 10 34.5 14 48.3 0 0.0 1
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 7 23.3 16 53.3 5 16.7 1 3.3 1 3.3 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 15 50.0 14 46.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 3.3 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 20 66.7 10 33.3 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 4 13.3 9 30.0 13 43.3 3 10.0 1 3.3 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 9 30.0 13 43.3 4 13.3 4 13.3 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 21 70.0 8 26.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 20 66.7 10 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 17 56.7 11 36.7 1 3.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 15 50.0 10 33.3 4 13.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 11 36.7 7 23.3 8 26.7 3 10.0 1 3.3 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 10 33.3 16 53.3 3 10.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 6 20.0 11 36.7 10 33.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 13 43.3 10 33.3 6 20.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 26 86.7 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 21 70.0 7 23.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 9 30.0 9 30.0 9 30.0 2 6.7 1 3.3 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 17 56.7 12 40.0 1 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 26 86.7 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 17 56.7 13 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 3.4 7 24.1 10 34.5 9 31.0 2 6.9 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 18 62.1 10 34.5 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 24 82.8 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 8 27.6 21 72.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 10 34.5 18 62.1 1 3.4 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. 17 58.6 12 41.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 13 44.8 16 55.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 17 58.6 12 41.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 20 69.0 9 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 16 55.2 8 27.6 3 10.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 14 48.3 14 48.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 18 62.1 11 37.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 21 72.4 7 24.1 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 22 75.9 7 24.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 21 72.4 7 24.1 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 19 65.5 9 31.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 23 79.3 6 20.7 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. 20 71.4 7 25.0 1 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 20 69.0 9 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 15 51.7 13 44.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 12 41.4 15 51.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 16 55.2 11 37.9 1 3.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 18 62.1 10 34.5 1 3.4 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. 8 28.6 10 35.7 6 21.4 3 10.7 1 3.6 2
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 21 72.4 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 19 65.5 10 34.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 14 48.3 11 37.9 2 6.9 2 6.9 0 0.0 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 12 41.4 15 51.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 15 51.7 10 34.5 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 18 62.1 9 31.0 1 3.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 19 65.5 6 20.7 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 17 58.6 12 41.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 22 75.9 7 24.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
75 - I feel safe at this school. 24 82.8 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 20 69.0 9 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 18 62.1 11 37.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 17 58.6 12 41.4 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. 13 44.8 12 41.4 4 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 17 58.6 11 37.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 22 75.9 7 24.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 6 20.7 13 44.8 8 27.6 2 6.9 0 0.0 1
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 8 27.6 15 51.7 6 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 18 62.1 11 37.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 16 55.2 10 34.5 1 3.4 1 3.4 1 3.4 1
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 20 69.0 9 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 16 55.2 13 44.8 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. 13 44.8 7 24.1 7 24.1 2 6.9 0 0.0 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 10 34.5 15 51.7 4 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 9 32.1 11 39.3 8 28.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 18 62.1 11 37.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 15 51.7 12 41.4 1 3.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 5 17.9 11 39.3 11 39.3 0 0.0 1 3.6 2

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