| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| SOUTHWEST ELEM., DEXTER R-XI School District |
| School Guidance Counselor | ||
| fac1a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 33 | 97.06 |
| YES | 1 | 2.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Library Media Specialist | ||
| fac1b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 33 | 97.06 |
| YES | 1 | 2.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Special Education Teacher | ||
| fac1c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 29 | 85.29 |
| YES | 5 | 14.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Classroom Teacher | ||
| fac1d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 9 | 26.47 |
| YES | 25 | 73.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Administrator | ||
| fac1e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 34 | 100.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Other Certificated Faculty | ||
| fac1f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 30 | 88.24 |
| YES | 4 | 11.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How frequently do you use the curriculum guides(s)? |
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| fac2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 6 | 18.75 |
| Once a week | 8 | 25.00 |
| Biweekly | 3 | 9.38 |
| Monthly | 9 | 28.13 |
| Semi-annually | 2 | 6.25 |
| Annually | 4 | 12.50 |
| 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 ? |
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| fac3 | Frequency | Percent |
| 0-2 | 2 | 5.88 |
| 3-4 | 8 | 23.53 |
| 5-6 | 11 | 32.35 |
| 7+ | 13 | 38.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I use computers and related technology in my classes: |
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| fac4 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 27 | 77.14 |
| Several Times/wk | 3 | 8.57 |
| Once a week | 2 | 5.71 |
| Infrequently | 3 | 8.57 |
| I have received training in: Performance-based (hands-on) |
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| fac5a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 10 | 28.57 |
| YES | 25 | 71.43 |
| I have received training in: Portfolio management |
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| fac5b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 54.29 |
| YES | 16 | 45.71 |
| I have received training in: Observation w / rubric |
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| fac5c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 21 | 60.00 |
| YES | 14 | 40.00 |
| I have received training in: Constructed response |
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| fac5d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 25 | 71.43 |
| YES | 10 | 28.57 |
| I have received training in: Essay |
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| fac5e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 34 | 97.14 |
| YES | 1 | 2.86 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2003 |
| Tables Posted June 26, 2003 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| SOUTHWEST ELEM., DEXTER R-XI School District |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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| 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 | 59.4 | 11 | 34.4 | 1 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. | 16 | 50.0 | 13 | 40.6 | 2 | 6.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. | 17 | 53.1 | 9 | 28.1 | 5 | 15.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. | 12 | 37.5 | 14 | 43.8 | 4 | 12.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6.3 | 3 |
| 10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. | 7 | 21.2 | 13 | 39.4 | 11 | 33.3 | 1 | 3.0 | 1 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. | 15 | 45.5 | 11 | 33.3 | 6 | 18.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 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 | 30.3 | 6 | 18.2 | 12 | 36.4 | 4 | 12.1 | 1 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. | 2 | 6.5 | 7 | 22.6 | 7 | 22.6 | 9 | 29.0 | 6 | 19.4 | 4 |
| 14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. | 2 | 5.7 | 5 | 14.3 | 10 | 28.6 | 12 | 34.3 | 6 | 17.1 | 0 |
| 15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 3 | 9.1 | 9 | 27.3 | 8 | 24.2 | 8 | 24.2 | 5 | 15.2 | 2 |
| 16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6.1 | 16 | 48.5 | 8 | 24.2 | 7 | 21.2 | 2 |
| 17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. | 12 | 35.3 | 14 | 41.2 | 8 | 23.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. | 29 | 87.9 | 4 | 12.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. | 27 | 84.4 | 5 | 15.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 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 | 9 | 26.5 | 12 | 35.3 | 11 | 32.4 | 2 | 5.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. | 12 | 38.7 | 12 | 38.7 | 4 | 12.9 | 2 | 6.5 | 1 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. | 26 | 78.8 | 7 | 21.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. | 28 | 87.5 | 4 | 12.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum | 26 | 78.8 | 7 | 21.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 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. | 25 | 75.8 | 8 | 24.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. | 17 | 53.1 | 9 | 28.1 | 2 | 6.3 | 3 | 9.4 | 1 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. | 13 | 46.4 | 13 | 46.4 | 2 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. | 12 | 36.4 | 15 | 45.5 | 5 | 15.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. | 11 | 37.9 | 16 | 55.2 | 2 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 30 - The board has high expectations for learning. | 24 | 77.4 | 6 | 19.4 | 1 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. | 26 | 86.7 | 3 | 10.0 | 1 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. | 14 | 51.9 | 10 | 37.0 | 1 | 3.7 | 2 | 7.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. | 14 | 45.2 | 16 | 51.6 | 1 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 34 - The community is proud of this school. | 23 | 82.1 | 5 | 17.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. | 16 | 55.2 | 13 | 44.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 36 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 17.6 | 4 | 11.8 | 20 | 58.8 | 4 | 11.8 | 1 |
| 37 - I think all children can learn. | 22 | 71.0 | 9 | 29.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 38 - Teachers here are good teachers. | 28 | 90.3 | 3 | 9.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 39 - Children are friendly to each other. | 17 | 53.1 | 14 | 43.8 | 1 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. | 12 | 38.7 | 19 | 61.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. | 25 | 78.1 | 7 | 21.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 42 - Children like attending this school. | 22 | 68.8 | 10 | 31.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. | 23 | 76.7 | 7 | 23.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 44 - This school is a good place to learn. | 24 | 82.8 | 5 | 17.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. | 26 | 81.3 | 6 | 18.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 26 | 78.8 | 7 | 21.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 47 - Teachers in this school really care. | 27 | 81.8 | 6 | 18.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. | 27 | 81.8 | 6 | 18.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. | 18 | 54.5 | 7 | 21.2 | 2 | 6.1 | 6 | 18.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. | 17 | 54.8 | 9 | 29.0 | 4 | 12.9 | 1 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. | 25 | 78.1 | 7 | 21.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. | 21 | 70.0 | 9 | 30.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. | 15 | 45.5 | 8 | 24.2 | 8 | 24.2 | 2 | 6.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. | 17 | 51.5 | 13 | 39.4 | 3 | 9.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. | 14 | 42.4 | 19 | 57.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. | 14 | 43.8 | 8 | 25.0 | 10 | 31.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. | 16 | 50.0 | 14 | 43.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. | 19 | 55.9 | 9 | 26.5 | 5 | 14.7 | 1 | 2.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 25 | 75.8 | 8 | 24.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. | 22 | 71.0 | 9 | 29.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. | 17 | 51.5 | 16 | 48.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. | 10 | 31.3 | 15 | 46.9 | 5 | 15.6 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. | 17 | 50.0 | 15 | 44.1 | 2 | 5.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||