MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
MATTHEWS ELEM., SIKESTON R-VI School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 22 95.65
YES 1 4.35
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 22 95.65
YES 1 4.35
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 19 82.61
YES 4 17.39
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 8 34.78
YES 15 65.22
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 22 95.65
YES 1 4.35
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 19 82.61
YES 4 17.39
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 11 55.00
Once a week 7 35.00
Biweekly 1 5.00
Monthly 1 5.00

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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
5-6 1 5.26
7+ 18 94.74

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 13 61.90
Several Times/wk 4 19.05
Once a week 2 9.52
Infrequently 1 4.76
Not at all 1 4.76

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 3 13.04
YES 20 86.96
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 19 82.61
YES 4 17.39
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 8 34.78
YES 15 65.22
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 2 8.70
YES 21 91.30
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 14 60.87
YES 9 39.13

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted January 16, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
MATTHEWS ELEM., SIKESTON R-VI 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. 18 85.7 3 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 14 63.6 6 27.3 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 19 86.4 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 13 61.9 7 33.3 1 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 12 54.5 7 31.8 2 9.1 1 4.5 0 0.0 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 16 72.7 6 27.3 0 0.0 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. 18 78.3 5 21.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 4 22.2 8 44.4 4 22.2 2 11.1 0 0.0 5
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 1 4.3 5 21.7 12 52.2 5 21.7 0 0.0 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 4 19.0 13 61.9 4 19.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 5.3 5 26.3 11 57.9 2 10.5 0 0.0 4
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 18 81.8 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 18 78.3 5 21.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 19 82.6 4 17.4 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 12 52.2 11 47.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 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. 17 73.9 5 21.7 1 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 14 60.9 9 39.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 13 59.1 8 36.4 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 13 59.1 8 36.4 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 15 65.2 8 34.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 5 23.8 8 38.1 4 19.0 3 14.3 1 4.8 2
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 4 18.2 14 63.6 3 13.6 0 0.0 1 4.5 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 4 22.2 12 66.7 1 5.6 0 0.0 1 5.6 5
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 15 65.2 7 30.4 1 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 18 81.8 3 13.6 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 16 69.6 5 21.7 2 8.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 5 21.7 12 52.2 3 13.0 2 8.7 1 4.3 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 17 73.9 6 26.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 11 47.8 11 47.8 1 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 2 8.7 13 56.5 5 21.7 3 13.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 1 4.3 2 8.7 7 30.4 9 39.1 4 17.4 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 16 69.6 6 26.1 1 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 17 73.9 6 26.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 6 26.1 13 56.5 2 8.7 2 8.7 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 3 13.0 18 78.3 2 8.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 9 39.1 14 60.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 10 43.5 13 56.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 13 56.5 10 43.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 16 69.6 7 30.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 11 47.8 12 52.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 12 52.2 11 47.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 14 60.9 9 39.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 14 60.9 8 34.8 1 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 10 43.5 9 39.1 3 13.0 1 4.3 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 15 68.2 7 31.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 20 87.0 3 13.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 16 69.6 7 30.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 2 10.5 14 73.7 3 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 9 39.1 12 52.2 1 4.3 1 4.3 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 11 50.0 10 45.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 18 78.3 5 21.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 3 13.6 13 59.1 4 18.2 1 4.5 1 4.5 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 8 36.4 11 50.0 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 12 52.2 11 47.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 13 56.5 10 43.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 12 54.5 10 45.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 10 47.6 11 52.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 12 54.5 10 45.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 20 87.0 3 13.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 14 66.7 5 23.8 2 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 13 56.5 9 39.1 1 4.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 16 69.6 7 30.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 16 69.6 7 30.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 11 47.8 10 43.5 2 8.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 18 78.3 5 21.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 1 5.6 15 83.3 2 11.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 9 52.9 8 47.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 3 15.0 12 60.0 4 20.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 3
74 - Students are safe at this school 17 73.9 6 26.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 17 73.9 6 26.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 6 30.0 14 70.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 14 63.6 8 36.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 13 56.5 10 43.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 13 56.5 10 43.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 6 27.3 11 50.0 5 22.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 5 21.7 15 65.2 1 4.3 2 8.7 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 0 0.0 13 61.9 7 33.3 1 4.8 0 0.0 2
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 2 10.0 12 60.0 4 20.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 3
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 6 27.3 15 68.2 1 4.5 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. 10 50.0 6 30.0 4 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 12 52.2 11 47.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 11 47.8 12 52.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 5 23.8 9 42.9 4 19.0 3 14.3 0 0.0 2
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 11 50.0 11 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 9 40.9 13 59.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 14 60.9 9 39.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 17 73.9 5 21.7 0 0.0 1 4.3 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 7 35.0 9 45.0 4 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted January 16, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education