MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BRANSON PRIMARY, BRANSON R-IV School District

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 38 97.44
YES 1 2.56
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 35 89.74
YES 4 10.26
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 13 33.33
YES 26 66.67
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 39 100.00
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 32 82.05
YES 7 17.95
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 4 10.53
Once a week 28 73.68
Biweekly 1 2.63
Monthly 3 7.89
Annually 2 5.26

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 3 7.69
3-4 10 25.64
5-6 11 28.21
7+ 15 38.46
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 23 58.97
Several Times/wk 9 23.08
Once a week 3 7.69
Once 2/wks 1 2.56
Infrequently 2 5.13
Not at all 1 2.56
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 8 20.51
YES 31 79.49
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 24 61.54
YES 15 38.46
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 17 43.59
YES 22 56.41
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 10 25.64
YES 29 74.36
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 36 92.31
YES 3 7.69

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted January 12, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BRANSON PRIMARY, BRANSON R-IV 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. 24 61.5 13 33.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 13 33.3 16 41.0 6 15.4 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 13 34.2 14 36.8 6 15.8 4 10.5 1 2.6 1
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 17 43.6 14 35.9 4 10.3 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 11 28.2 18 46.2 7 17.9 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 9 23.1 22 56.4 5 12.8 2 5.1 1 2.6 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. 9 23.1 24 61.5 3 7.7 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 8 20.5 11 28.2 8 20.5 8 20.5 4 10.3 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 7.7 15 38.5 10 25.6 10 25.6 1 2.6 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 6 15.4 18 46.2 12 30.8 3 7.7 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 0 0.0 1 2.6 21 53.8 8 20.5 9 23.1 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 10 27.0 16 43.2 10 27.0 1 2.7 0 0.0 2
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 19 48.7 18 46.2 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 27 69.2 12 30.8 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 5 12.8 22 56.4 8 20.5 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 9 23.1 25 64.1 5 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 11 28.2 21 53.8 3 7.7 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 13 33.3 22 56.4 1 2.6 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 21 53.8 16 41.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 17 43.6 20 51.3 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 14 35.9 16 41.0 7 17.9 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 14 35.9 20 51.3 4 10.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 11 28.2 17 43.6 7 17.9 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 7 17.9 21 53.8 7 17.9 3 7.7 1 2.6 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 25 64.1 13 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 20 52.6 13 34.2 3 7.9 2 5.3 0 0.0 1
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 11 28.2 22 56.4 3 7.7 1 2.6 2 5.1 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 16 41.0 21 53.8 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 22 56.4 16 41.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 10 25.6 16 41.0 10 25.6 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 5 12.8 11 28.2 5 12.8 12 30.8 6 15.4 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 29 74.4 9 23.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 22 56.4 14 35.9 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 13 33.3 23 59.0 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 8 20.5 22 56.4 7 17.9 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 17 43.6 18 46.2 4 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 21 53.8 17 43.6 0 0.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 17 43.6 21 53.8 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 24 61.5 12 30.8 1 2.6 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 21 53.8 14 35.9 2 5.1 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 19 48.7 16 41.0 3 7.7 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 25 64.1 12 30.8 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 23 59.0 13 33.3 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 26 66.7 11 28.2 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 20 51.3 16 41.0 1 2.6 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 29 74.4 8 20.5 2 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 31 79.5 8 20.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 9 23.7 12 31.6 7 18.4 8 21.1 2 5.3 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 24 61.5 12 30.8 2 5.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 16 41.0 20 51.3 3 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 21 53.8 14 35.9 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 24 63.2 13 34.2 1 2.6 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. 14 36.8 17 44.7 7 18.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 17 43.6 21 53.8 0 0.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 19 48.7 18 46.2 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 11 28.2 21 53.8 5 12.8 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 16 41.0 17 43.6 3 7.7 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 14 35.9 18 46.2 7 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 20 51.3 13 33.3 5 12.8 0 0.0 1 2.6 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. 11 28.2 19 48.7 4 10.3 2 5.1 3 7.7 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 15 38.5 20 51.3 2 5.1 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 22 56.4 16 41.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 16 41.0 16 41.0 5 12.8 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 13 33.3 17 43.6 3 7.7 4 10.3 2 5.1 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 18 46.2 17 43.6 2 5.1 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 13 33.3 17 43.6 6 15.4 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 11 28.2 15 38.5 7 17.9 6 15.4 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 20 51.3 14 35.9 5 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 22 56.4 14 35.9 0 0.0 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 23 59.0 12 30.8 2 5.1 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 19 48.7 16 41.0 3 7.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 22 56.4 14 35.9 2 5.1 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 19 48.7 19 48.7 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 14 35.9 15 38.5 8 20.5 2 5.1 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 12 31.6 19 50.0 4 10.5 3 7.9 0 0.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 17 43.6 14 35.9 2 5.1 3 7.7 3 7.7 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 10 25.6 16 41.0 10 25.6 3 7.7 0 0.0 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 13 33.3 19 48.7 4 10.3 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 12 30.8 23 59.0 1 2.6 2 5.1 1 2.6 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 19 48.7 14 35.9 6 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 18 46.2 17 43.6 2 5.1 1 2.6 1 2.6 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 13 34.2 18 47.4 3 7.9 3 7.9 1 2.6 1
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 11 28.9 18 47.4 5 13.2 4 10.5 0 0.0 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 12 30.8 20 51.3 6 15.4 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 9 23.7 25 65.8 4 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 21 53.8 15 38.5 2 5.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 18 46.2 16 41.0 5 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 11 28.2 9 23.1 17 43.6 2 5.1 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted January 12, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education