MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
DEXTER HIGH, DEXTER R-XI School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 37 97.37
YES 1 2.63
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 37 97.37
YES 1 2.63
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 34 89.47
YES 4 10.53
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 7 18.42
YES 31 81.58
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 38 100.00
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 37 97.37
YES 1 2.63
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 5 13.51
Once a week 7 18.92
Biweekly 2 5.41
Monthly 12 32.43
Semi-annually 4 10.81
Annually 7 18.92

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
0-2 2 5.26
3-4 7 18.42
5-6 12 31.58
7+ 17 44.74
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 15 39.47
Several Times/wk 3 7.89
Once a week 1 2.63
Once 2/wks 4 10.53
Infrequently 11 28.95
Not at all 4 10.53
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 4 10.53
YES 34 89.47
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 23 60.53
YES 15 39.47
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 15 39.47
YES 23 60.53
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 12 31.58
YES 26 68.42
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 23 60.53
YES 15 39.47

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted June 26, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
DEXTER HIGH, DEXTER R-XI 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 57.9 12 31.6 3 7.9 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 11 28.9 18 47.4 7 18.4 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 18 47.4 12 31.6 7 18.4 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 9 23.7 13 34.2 12 31.6 3 7.9 1 2.6 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 10 27.0 16 43.2 10 27.0 1 2.7 0 0.0 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 13 34.2 17 44.7 5 13.2 3 7.9 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. 10 26.3 22 57.9 3 7.9 2 5.3 1 2.6 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 9 24.3 13 35.1 9 24.3 6 16.2 0 0.0 1
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 2 5.4 9 24.3 21 56.8 5 13.5 0 0.0 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 16 43.2 14 37.8 7 18.9 0 0.0 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 12 34.3 19 54.3 2 5.7 2 5.7 3
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 12 32.4 18 48.6 5 13.5 2 5.4 0 0.0 1
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 17 47.2 19 52.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 23 60.5 15 39.5 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 2 5.6 13 36.1 13 36.1 7 19.4 1 2.8 2
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 5 13.9 15 41.7 11 30.6 5 13.9 0 0.0 2
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 12 32.4 19 51.4 5 13.5 1 2.7 0 0.0 1
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 19 52.8 16 44.4 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 15 41.7 18 50.0 3 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 3 7.9 25 65.8 7 18.4 3 7.9 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 9 23.7 21 55.3 6 15.8 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 9 26.5 16 47.1 5 14.7 4 11.8 0 0.0 4
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 7 20.6 14 41.2 5 14.7 7 20.6 1 2.9 4
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 2 5.9 20 58.8 9 26.5 3 8.8 0 0.0 4
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 17 53.1 14 43.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 17 47.2 16 44.4 1 2.8 2 5.6 0 0.0 2
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 13 37.1 14 40.0 4 11.4 4 11.4 0 0.0 3
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 11 32.4 19 55.9 2 5.9 2 5.9 0 0.0 4
34 - The community is proud of this school. 19 54.3 16 45.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 7 21.9 20 62.5 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 6
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 2 5.7 9 25.7 6 17.1 17 48.6 1 2.9 3
37 - I think all children can learn. 8 23.5 24 70.6 1 2.9 1 2.9 0 0.0 4
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 15 45.5 17 51.5 1 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 2 5.7 28 80.0 3 8.6 2 5.7 0 0.0 3
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 4 11.1 27 75.0 5 13.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 7 20.0 27 77.1 1 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
42 - Children like attending this school. 4 11.4 25 71.4 6 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 15 41.7 21 58.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 21 60.0 14 40.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 13 37.1 22 62.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 12 34.3 21 60.0 2 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 15 40.5 20 54.1 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 13 34.2 24 63.2 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 11 31.4 20 57.1 2 5.7 1 2.9 1 2.9 3
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 8 21.6 18 48.6 9 24.3 2 5.4 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 26 68.4 12 31.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 12 33.3 20 55.6 3 8.3 1 2.8 0 0.0 2
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 27 71.1 11 28.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 21 58.3 14 38.9 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 9 24.3 22 59.5 6 16.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 9 25.0 17 47.2 10 27.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 7 18.4 26 68.4 5 13.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 10 28.6 21 60.0 4 11.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 8 22.9 25 71.4 2 5.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 11 29.7 25 67.6 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 5 14.3 23 65.7 7 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 10 27.0 22 59.5 4 10.8 1 2.7 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 20 54.1 17 45.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 14 36.8 20 52.6 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0