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

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 37 97.37
YES 1 2.63
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 36 94.74
YES 2 5.26
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 33 86.84
YES 5 13.16
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 14 36.84
YES 24 63.16
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 37 97.37
YES 1 2.63
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 33 86.84
YES 5 13.16
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 4 10.81
Once a week 21 56.76
Biweekly 1 2.70
Monthly 9 24.32
Semi-annually 2 5.41

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 4 10.81
3-4 15 40.54
5-6 12 32.43
7+ 6 16.22

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 18 48.65
Several Times/wk 9 24.32
Once a week 6 16.22
Once 2/wks 1 2.70
Infrequently 3 8.11

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 9 23.68
YES 29 76.32
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 29 76.32
YES 9 23.68
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 17 44.74
YES 21 55.26
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 9 23.68
YES 29 76.32
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 26 68.42
YES 12 31.58

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
BRANSON INTERMEDIATE, 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 64.9 12 32.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 6 17.6 22 64.7 4 11.8 2 5.9 0 0.0 4
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 18 51.4 12 34.3 3 8.6 2 5.7 0 0.0 3
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 16 44.4 17 47.2 2 5.6 1 2.8 0 0.0 2
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 12 35.3 14 41.2 4 11.8 4 11.8 0 0.0 4
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 16 43.2 18 48.6 3 8.1 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. 15 41.7 14 38.9 5 13.9 1 2.8 1 2.8 2
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 9 26.5 16 47.1 7 20.6 2 5.9 0 0.0 4
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 1 2.8 8 22.2 13 36.1 13 36.1 1 2.8 2
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 5 15.2 6 18.2 16 48.5 4 12.1 2 6.1 5
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 4 12.9 0 0.0 15 48.4 9 29.0 3 9.7 7
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 15 42.9 17 48.6 3 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 20 52.6 15 39.5 2 5.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 29 76.3 8 21.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 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 16 43.2 15 40.5 4 10.8 1 2.7 1 2.7 1
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 17 45.9 15 40.5 5 13.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 21 55.3 16 42.1 0 0.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 23 60.5 13 34.2 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 20 52.6 16 42.1 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 17 45.9 17 45.9 2 5.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 1
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 13 36.1 20 55.6 1 2.8 2 5.6 0 0.0 2
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 21 56.8 14 37.8 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 15 41.7 14 38.9 6 16.7 1 2.8 0 0.0 2
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 9 26.5 17 50.0 6 17.6 2 5.9 0 0.0 4
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 23 62.2 13 35.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 24 63.2 12 31.6 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 16 42.1 20 52.6 1 2.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 19 51.4 15 40.5 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - The community is proud of this school. 25 65.8 13 34.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 10 28.6 19 54.3 6 17.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 2 5.3 5 13.2 7 18.4 21 55.3 3 7.9 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 26 68.4 12 31.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 20 52.6 18 47.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 9 23.7 26 68.4 3 7.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 9 25.0 22 61.1 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. 18 48.6 19 51.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 18 47.4 20 52.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 21 55.3 15 39.5 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 27 71.1 11 28.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 16 42.1 21 55.3 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 17 44.7 21 55.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 21 55.3 17 44.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 19 50.0 19 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 19 51.4 9 24.3 5 13.5 4 10.8 0 0.0 1
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 13 36.1 19 52.8 3 8.3 1 2.8 0 0.0 2
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 29 76.3 9 23.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 26 68.4 11 28.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 16 43.2 18 48.6 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 19 50.0 17 44.7 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 16 44.4 18 50.0 2 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 15 46.9 9 28.1 7 21.9 1 3.1 0 0.0 6
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 35 92.1 3 7.9 0 0.0 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. 18 48.6 17 45.9 2 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 18 47.4 20 52.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 14 36.8 23 60.5 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 12 31.6 24 63.2 2 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 11 29.7 22 59.5 4 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 15 40.5 19 51.4 3 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 25 65.8 12 31.6 1 2.6 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. 20 55.6 9 25.0 5 13.9 2 5.6 0 0.0 2
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 18 47.4 19 50.0 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 23 60.5 15 39.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 14 36.8 20 52.6 2 5.3 2 5.3 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 12 31.6 22 57.9 3 7.9 1 2.6 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 22 59.5 14 37.8 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 17 47.2 16 44.4 3 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 13 39.4 16 48.5 4 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 18 48.6 16 43.2 1 2.7 1 2.7 1 2.7 1
74 - Students are safe at this school 28 73.7 10 26.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 32 84.2 6 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 17 48.6 18 51.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 20 54.1 16 43.2 1 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 22 59.5 15 40.5 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. 10 27.0 24 64.9 2 5.4 1 2.7 0 0.0 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 14 37.8 19 51.4 3 8.1 1 2.7 0 0.0 1
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 24 63.2 13 34.2 1 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 8 23.5 18 52.9 5 14.7 3 8.8 0 0.0 4
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 16 45.7 14 40.0 2 5.7 3 8.6 0 0.0 3
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 20 54.1 12 32.4 3 8.1 2 5.4 0 0.0 1
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 21 55.3 10 26.3 2 5.3 4 10.5 1 2.6 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 19 51.4 18 48.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 13 36.1 22 61.1 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 22 59.5 10 27.0 3 8.1 1 2.7 1 2.7 1
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 11 31.4 19 54.3 4 11.4 1 2.9 0 0.0 3
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 10 28.6 19 54.3 5 14.3 1 2.9 0 0.0 3
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 22 59.5 15 40.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 16 44.4 19 52.8 1 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 2 8.0 7 28.0 16 64.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 13

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