MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
ASH GROVE R-IV School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 61 96.83
YES 2 3.17
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 62 98.41
YES 1 1.59
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 55 87.30
YES 8 12.70
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 17 26.98
YES 46 73.02
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 63 100.00
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 57 90.48
YES 6 9.52
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 8 12.90
Once a week 18 29.03
Monthly 24 38.71
Semi-annually 6 9.68
Annually 6 9.68

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 9 14.29
3-4 17 26.98
5-6 21 33.33
7+ 16 25.40
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 15 23.81
Several Times/wk 14 22.22
Once a week 13 20.63
Once 2/wks 4 6.35
Infrequently 12 19.05
Not at all 5 7.94
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 10 15.87
YES 53 84.13
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 37 58.73
YES 26 41.27
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 23 36.51
YES 40 63.49
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 16 25.40
YES 47 74.60
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 37 58.73
YES 26 41.27

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
ASH GROVE 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. 28 44.4 29 46.0 5 7.9 1 1.6 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 8 12.9 35 56.5 10 16.1 9 14.5 0 0.0 1
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 18 28.6 30 47.6 11 17.5 3 4.8 1 1.6 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 14 22.2 29 46.0 16 25.4 3 4.8 1 1.6 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 14 22.6 30 48.4 14 22.6 3 4.8 1 1.6 1
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 23 36.5 32 50.8 8 12.7 0 0.0 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. 23 36.5 31 49.2 9 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 11 17.5 27 42.9 16 25.4 8 12.7 1 1.6 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 3 4.8 11 17.7 28 45.2 15 24.2 5 8.1 1
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 3 4.8 11 17.7 38 61.3 9 14.5 1 1.6 1
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 1 1.6 14 22.6 35 56.5 10 16.1 2 3.2 1
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 32 50.8 28 44.4 3 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 25 39.7 37 58.7 1 1.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 35 55.6 28 44.4 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 7 11.3 21 33.9 30 48.4 4 6.5 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. 19 30.2 29 46.0 11 17.5 4 6.3 0 0.0 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 26 41.3 29 46.0 8 12.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 33 52.4 28 44.4 2 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 27 43.5 32 51.6 3 4.8 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. 16 25.4 39 61.9 8 12.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 12 19.0 27 42.9 22 34.9 2 3.2 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 15 23.8 30 47.6 13 20.6 5 7.9 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 13 20.6 25 39.7 14 22.2 11 17.5 0 0.0 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 9 15.3 32 54.2 16 27.1 2 3.4 0 0.0 4
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 21 33.3 36 57.1 6 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 18 28.6 37 58.7 5 7.9 3 4.8 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 14 22.6 26 41.9 17 27.4 5 8.1 0 0.0 1
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 19 30.2 39 61.9 5 7.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community is proud of this school. 31 49.2 32 50.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 16 25.4 44 69.8 3 4.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 3 4.8 6 9.5 8 12.7 40 63.5 6 9.5 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 35 55.6 28 44.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 35 55.6 27 42.9 1 1.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 12 19.0 47 74.6 3 4.8 1 1.6 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 13 20.6 47 74.6 3 4.8 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. 23 36.5 38 60.3 2 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 16 25.4 46 73.0 1 1.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 20 31.7 43 68.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 27 42.9 36 57.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 19 30.2 42 66.7 2 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 26 41.3 36 57.1 1 1.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 27 42.9 35 55.6 1 1.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 25 40.3 35 56.5 2 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 23 36.5 31 49.2 7 11.1 2 3.2 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 32.8 35 57.4 6 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 34 54.0 29 46.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 31 49.2 32 50.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 31 50.0 26 41.9 5 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 25 39.7 31 49.2 4 6.3 3 4.8 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 15 23.8 41 65.1 6 9.5 1 1.6 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 15 25.4 27 45.8 15 25.4 1 1.7 1 1.7 4
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 18 28.6 34 54.0 7 11.1 4 6.3 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 19 30.6 35 56.5 8 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 19 30.2 44 69.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 21 33.3 41 65.1 1 1.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 18 28.6 42 66.7 2 3.2 1 1.6 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 20 31.7 33 52.4 9 14.3 1 1.6 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 25 39.7 34 54.0 4 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 29 46.0 33 52.4 1 1.6 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.