| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| FAIR GROVE R-X School district |
| School Guidance Counselor | ||
| fac1a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 69 | 95.83 |
| YES | 3 | 4.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Library Media Specialist | ||
| fac1b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 70 | 97.22 |
| YES | 2 | 2.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Special Education Teacher | ||
| fac1c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 66 | 91.67 |
| YES | 6 | 8.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Classroom Teacher | ||
| fac1d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 26.39 |
| YES | 53 | 73.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Administrator | ||
| fac1e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 68 | 94.44 |
| YES | 4 | 5.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Other Certificated Faculty | ||
| fac1f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 66 | 91.67 |
| YES | 6 | 8.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How frequently do you use the curriculum guides(s)? |
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| fac2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 6 | 9.23 |
| Once a week | 19 | 29.23 |
| Monthly | 15 | 23.08 |
| Semi-annually | 11 | 16.92 |
| Annually | 14 | 21.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 4 | 5.71 |
| 3-4 | 20 | 28.57 |
| 5-6 | 19 | 27.14 |
| 7+ | 27 | 38.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I use computers and related technology in my classes: |
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| fac4 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 27 | 37.50 |
| Several Times/wk | 11 | 15.28 |
| Once a week | 12 | 16.67 |
| Once 2/wks | 3 | 4.17 |
| Infrequently | 14 | 19.44 |
| Not at all | 5 | 6.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I have received training in: Performance-based (hands-on) |
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| fac5a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 17 | 23.29 |
| YES | 56 | 76.71 |
| I have received training in: Portfolio management |
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| fac5b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 48 | 65.75 |
| YES | 25 | 34.25 |
| I have received training in: Observation w / rubric |
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| fac5c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 28 | 38.36 |
| YES | 45 | 61.64 |
| I have received training in: Constructed response |
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| fac5d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 22 | 30.14 |
| YES | 51 | 69.86 |
| I have received training in: Essay |
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| fac5e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 51 | 69.86 |
| YES | 22 | 30.14 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted January 30, 2002 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Faculty Frequency Distribution Report |
| FAIR GROVE R-X 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. | 35 | 49.3 | 25 | 35.2 | 7 | 9.9 | 1 | 1.4 | 3 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. | 13 | 18.6 | 35 | 50.0 | 18 | 25.7 | 2 | 2.9 | 2 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. | 20 | 29.4 | 30 | 44.1 | 15 | 22.1 | 2 | 2.9 | 1 | 1.5 | 5 |
| 9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. | 12 | 17.4 | 30 | 43.5 | 19 | 27.5 | 4 | 5.8 | 4 | 5.8 | 4 |
| 10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. | 9 | 13.6 | 23 | 34.8 | 26 | 39.4 | 7 | 10.6 | 1 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. | 18 | 25.7 | 32 | 45.7 | 12 | 17.1 | 6 | 8.6 | 2 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. | 17 | 24.3 | 33 | 47.1 | 12 | 17.1 | 7 | 10.0 | 1 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. | 17 | 25.0 | 23 | 33.8 | 17 | 25.0 | 7 | 10.3 | 4 | 5.9 | 5 |
| 14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. | 5 | 7.0 | 17 | 23.9 | 26 | 36.6 | 18 | 25.4 | 5 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 0 | 0.0 | 10 | 14.5 | 31 | 44.9 | 18 | 26.1 | 10 | 14.5 | 4 |
| 16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. | 1 | 1.4 | 9 | 12.9 | 26 | 37.1 | 21 | 30.0 | 13 | 18.6 | 3 |
| 17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. | 30 | 42.9 | 33 | 47.1 | 4 | 5.7 | 3 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. | 30 | 41.7 | 35 | 48.6 | 6 | 8.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. | 40 | 54.8 | 29 | 39.7 | 2 | 2.7 | 2 | 2.7 | 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 | 6 | 8.7 | 23 | 33.3 | 31 | 44.9 | 6 | 8.7 | 3 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. | 18 | 25.4 | 25 | 35.2 | 15 | 21.1 | 12 | 16.9 | 1 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. | 27 | 37.0 | 39 | 53.4 | 6 | 8.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. | 32 | 44.4 | 31 | 43.1 | 8 | 11.1 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum | 34 | 47.9 | 29 | 40.8 | 6 | 8.5 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. | 29 | 40.8 | 31 | 43.7 | 8 | 11.3 | 2 | 2.8 | 1 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. | 14 | 19.2 | 23 | 31.5 | 16 | 21.9 | 13 | 17.8 | 7 | 9.6 | 0 |
| 27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. | 9 | 12.3 | 26 | 35.6 | 14 | 19.2 | 18 | 24.7 | 6 | 8.2 | 0 |
| 28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. | 10 | 14.3 | 24 | 34.3 | 14 | 20.0 | 13 | 18.6 | 9 | 12.9 | 3 |
| 29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. | 13 | 18.6 | 30 | 42.9 | 20 | 28.6 | 6 | 8.6 | 1 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 30 - The board has high expectations for learning. | 4 | 5.6 | 33 | 45.8 | 16 | 22.2 | 10 | 13.9 | 9 | 12.5 | 1 |
| 31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. | 24 | 32.9 | 37 | 50.7 | 6 | 8.2 | 4 | 5.5 | 2 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. | 13 | 18.6 | 28 | 40.0 | 10 | 14.3 | 14 | 20.0 | 5 | 7.1 | 3 |
| 33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. | 33 | 45.2 | 35 | 47.9 | 5 | 6.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 34 - The community is proud of this school. | 22 | 30.6 | 38 | 52.8 | 7 | 9.7 | 4 | 5.6 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. | 17 | 23.9 | 29 | 40.8 | 14 | 19.7 | 7 | 9.9 | 4 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 36 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 7 | 9.7 | 18 | 25.0 | 12 | 16.7 | 24 | 33.3 | 11 | 15.3 | 1 |
| 37 - I think all children can learn. | 45 | 61.6 | 28 | 38.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 38 - Teachers here are good teachers. | 47 | 64.4 | 24 | 32.9 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 39 - Children are friendly to each other. | 20 | 27.4 | 47 | 64.4 | 4 | 5.5 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. | 16 | 21.9 | 50 | 68.5 | 6 | 8.2 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. | 33 | 45.2 | 34 | 46.6 | 5 | 6.8 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 42 - Children like attending this school. | 24 | 32.9 | 42 | 57.5 | 6 | 8.2 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. | 29 | 39.7 | 35 | 47.9 | 7 | 9.6 | 2 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 44 - This school is a good place to learn. | 36 | 49.3 | 30 | 41.1 | 5 | 6.8 | 2 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. | 37 | 50.7 | 33 | 45.2 | 2 | 2.7 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 36 | 49.3 | 34 | 46.6 | 2 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 47 - Teachers in this school really care. | 43 | 58.9 | 28 | 38.4 | 2 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. | 37 | 51.4 | 30 | 41.7 | 5 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. | 32 | 43.8 | 27 | 37.0 | 9 | 12.3 | 5 | 6.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. | 9 | 12.9 | 17 | 24.3 | 24 | 34.3 | 9 | 12.9 | 11 | 15.7 | 3 |
| 51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. | 31 | 42.5 | 37 | 50.7 | 2 | 2.7 | 2 | 2.7 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. | 33 | 45.2 | 31 | 42.5 | 8 | 11.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. | 28 | 38.9 | 31 | 43.1 | 10 | 13.9 | 2 | 2.8 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. | 27 | 37.5 | 31 | 43.1 | 2 | 2.8 | 9 | 12.5 | 3 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. | 28 | 38.9 | 36 | 50.0 | 6 | 8.3 | 2 | 2.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. | 11 | 16.2 | 12 | 17.6 | 33 | 48.5 | 4 | 5.9 | 8 | 11.8 | 5 |
| 57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. | 7 | 9.7 | 32 | 44.4 | 14 | 19.4 | 14 | 19.4 | 5 | 6.9 | 1 |
| 58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. | 4 | 6.1 | 18 | 27.3 | 24 | 36.4 | 8 | 12.1 | 12 | 18.2 | 7 |
| 59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 31 | 42.5 | 40 | 54.8 | 2 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. | 26 | 35.6 | 42 | 57.5 | 3 | 4.1 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. | 21 | 28.8 | 46 | 63.0 | 6 | 8.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. | 17 | 24.3 | 36 | 51.4 | 14 | 20.0 | 2 | 2.9 | 1 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. | 29 | 39.7 | 43 | 58.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. | 17 | 23.6 | 34 | 47.2 | 10 | 13.9 | 9 | 12.5 | 2 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. | 17 | 24.3 | 25 | 35.7 | 10 | 14.3 | 8 | 11.4 | 10 | 14.3 | 3 |
| 66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. | 31 | 42.5 | 36 | 49.3 | 4 | 5.5 | 2 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. | 32 | 43.8 | 37 | 50.7 | 1 | 1.4 | 2 | 2.7 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. | 21 | 28.8 | 37 | 50.7 | 7 | 9.6 | 5 | 6.8 | 3 | 4.1 | 0 |
| 69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. | 17 | 23.9 | 32 | 45.1 | 6 | 8.5 | 10 | 14.1 | 6 | 8.5 | 2 |
| 70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. | 29 | 40.3 | 38 | 52.8 | 2 | 2.8 | 3 | 4.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. | 17 | 23.9 | 38 | 53.5 | 9 | 12.7 | 6 | 8.5 | 1 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. | 26 | 37.1 | 35 | 50.0 | 7 | 10.0 | 2 | 2.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. | 11 | 15.7 | 30 | 42.9 | 19 | 27.1 | 8 | 11.4 | 2 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 74 - Students are safe at this school | 34 | 46.6 | 34 | 46.6 | 2 | 2.7 | 1 | 1.4 | 2 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 75 - I feel safe at this school. | 35 | 47.9 | 29 | 39.7 | 5 | 6.8 | 3 | 4.1 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. | 21 | 28.8 | 35 | 47.9 | 9 | 12.3 | 7 | 9.6 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. | 26 | 38.2 | 36 | 52.9 | 6 | 8.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. | 34 | 46.6 | 35 | 47.9 | 4 | 5.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. | 20 | 27.8 | 43 | 59.7 | 5 | 6.9 | 4 | 5.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 15 | 21.1 | 31 | 43.7 | 18 | 25.4 | 6 | 8.5 | 1 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. | 25 | 34.2 | 28 | 38.4 | 9 | 12.3 | 7 | 9.6 | 4 | 5.5 | 0 |
| 82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. | 5 | 6.9 | 20 | 27.8 | 20 | 27.8 | 18 | 25.0 | 9 | 12.5 | 1 |
| 83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. | 13 | 18.1 | 21 | 29.2 | 19 | 26.4 | 13 | 18.1 | 6 | 8.3 | 1 |
| 84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. | 17 | 23.9 | 33 | 46.5 | 13 | 18.3 | 5 | 7.0 | 3 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. | 31 | 43.1 | 18 | 25.0 | 13 | 18.1 | 7 | 9.7 | 3 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 86 - This school makes children feel they belong. | 29 | 39.7 | 37 | 50.7 | 7 | 9.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 87 - Children in this school have fun learning. | 24 | 33.8 | 39 | 54.9 | 7 | 9.9 | 1 | 1.4 | 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. | 29 | 39.7 | 17 | 23.3 | 11 | 15.1 | 10 | 13.7 | 6 | 8.2 | 0 |
| 89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. | 13 | 18.3 | 33 | 46.5 | 21 | 29.6 | 3 | 4.2 | 1 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. | 12 | 18.2 | 34 | 51.5 | 15 | 22.7 | 4 | 6.1 | 1 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. | 40 | 55.6 | 30 | 41.7 | 1 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. | 22 | 30.1 | 34 | 46.6 | 10 | 13.7 | 3 | 4.1 | 4 | 5.5 | 0 |
| 93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 20 | 30.3 | 22 | 33.3 | 19 | 28.8 | 2 | 3.0 | 3 | 4.5 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted January 30, 2002 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |